--- product_id: 263544664 title: "GSR200BWNF 4-String Bass Guitar" brand: "ibanez" price: "R9659" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Ibanez" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/263544664-gsr200bwnf-4-string-bass-guitar store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Spalted maple top for rich tone 4-string versatile bass Dynamix P neck pickup for dynamic sound GSR200BWNF 4-String Bass Guitar **Brand:** ibanez **Price:** R9659 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Own the stage with Ibanez GSR200BWNF – where pro tone meets unbeatable value! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GSR200BWNF 4-String Bass Guitar by ibanez - **How much does it cost?** R9659 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/263544664-gsr200bwnf-4-string-bass-guitar) ## Best For - ibanez enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ibanez brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Rich Tonal Depth:** Spalted maple top combined with mahogany body creates warm, resonant tones - β€’ **Smooth Playability:** Medium frets and satin-finished maple neck ensure effortless finger movement - β€’ **Dynamic Sound Control:** Equipped with Dynamix P and J pickups plus Phat II EQ for versatile sound shaping - β€’ **Ready for Custom Setup:** Factory inspected with included tools for personalized tuning and optimal performance - β€’ **Affordable Ibanez Quality:** GIO Series delivers pro-grade sound without the premium price tag ## Overview The Ibanez GSR200BWNF 4-String Bass Guitar from the GIO Series offers professional-grade sound and playability at an accessible price. Featuring a spalted maple top over a mahogany body, a smooth satin maple neck with medium frets, and powerful Dynamix P and J pickups paired with a Phat II equalizer, this bass delivers rich, dynamic tones. Lightweight and ergonomically designed, it’s factory inspected and includes setup tools, making it perfect for both emerging and seasoned bassists seeking quality and versatility. ## Description A guitar doesn't have to cost a bundle to sound good. The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality in a more affordable package. Not only do they look and play better than everything else in their price range, but their rigorous inspection, set-up and warranty is the same as Ibanez's more expensive models. Specifications: Neck type: GSR4 Maple neck Body: Spalted Maple top/Mahogany body Fret board: Rosewood fret board w/White dot inlay Fret: Medium frets Number of frets: 22 Bridge: B10 bridge Neck pickup: Dynamix P neck pickup (Passive) Bridge pickup: Dynamix J bridge pickup (Passive) Equalizer: Phat II eel Hardware color: Black Review: Versatile e abbastanza preciso - Veramente un buon basso considerando il prezzo Review: Excellent value, but be prepared to setup & tune! - This came with a tag indicating that it had been inspected and setup at the factory. But, shipping and handling must have had an effect on it (and/or they weren't careful at the factory) since it had multiple setup issues: - Neck curvature was incorrect (not concave enough) - E string bridge position was too low (and other strings were slightly uneven) The manual shows you how to fix the neck curvature and the tool is included in the box. The manual didn't say how to adjust the bridge, but it was pretty easy once I found some documentation online: insert a small allen wrench into the holes on both sides of where the string enters the bridge area. Once I fixed those two issues and did basic tuning (strings were about a minor third too loose for EADG tuning), it played great! I like that it's a bit lighter than my other bass (Squier vintage PJ) and has a flatter, slightly slimmer neck. I also like that the neck back is a smooth satin finish (vs. a sticky high-gloss finish on my Squier). Conclusion: I strongly recommend that you have an allen wrench set (w/ options around 2mm for the bridge) and a feeler gauge in order to perform setup when you get your instrument. The manual tells you proper string heights. Electronics and knobs seem fine. There is one knob that mostly stops, but you can push it a bit further. But, generally, the knobs respond as described according to the diagram at ibanez.com and changes are continuous as you'd expect. While getting the bass set up, I noticed some buzz coming out of my amp (Rumble 40). I was worried about electronics quality, but tracked the problem down to overhead lighting in the room that was on a dimmer circuit. Once I turned off those lights, the buzz went away and I got a very clean sound. I had played this model before and noticed that it was easier to play than my Squier. That's still the case. Only two things left to decide are (1) whether to put on flatwounds, and (2) what to do with my Squier :) ## Features - GIO Series - Medium Frets - Dynamic P Neck Pickup ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00HV0DL30 | | Back Material Type | Rosewood | | Back material type | Rosewood | | Brand | Ibanez | | Brand Name | Ibanez | | Color | Brown, Natural | | Colour | Brown, Natural | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 353 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00606559998760 | | Included Components | Bass Guitar | | Instrument | Electric Bass | | Instrument Size | Medium | | Item Dimensions | 121.4 x 47.4 x 9.6 centimeters | | Item Weight | 9.65 Pounds | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 121.4 x 47.4 x 9.6 centimeters | | Item height | 3.79 inches | | Manufacturer | Ibanez | | Number of Strings | 4 | | Operation Mode | Manual | | Size | Medium | | String Material Type | Nickel | | Top Material Type | Maple | | Top material type | Maple | | UPC | 606559998760 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Ibanez - **Size:** Medium - **Colour:** Brown, Natural - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 121.4 x 47.4 x 9.6 centimeters - **Top material type:** Maple ## Images ![GSR200BWNF 4-String Bass Guitar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614egNjl8tL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: This is a right handed bass right?....i mean it clearly says right handed but for some reason people in the comments section are referring it as left** A: I believe some of the comments from the GSR200BL(Lefty) bass are being filtered into this model as well since they are both GSR200's. This GSR200BWK is definitely right handed. **Q: Would I be able to flip the strings to make it a left-handed guitar?** A: you could flip the strings, but the frets near the body of the bass, are unable to touch good **Q: How long does it take after order to actually ship?** A: it was fast 2 days at most **Q: Can the string action be changed?** A: Yes you can change the action ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Versatile e abbastanza preciso *by M***O on 27 February 2021* Veramente un buon basso considerando il prezzo ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value, but be prepared to setup & tune! *by J***E on 21 August 2020* This came with a tag indicating that it had been inspected and setup at the factory. But, shipping and handling must have had an effect on it (and/or they weren't careful at the factory) since it had multiple setup issues: - Neck curvature was incorrect (not concave enough) - E string bridge position was too low (and other strings were slightly uneven) The manual shows you how to fix the neck curvature and the tool is included in the box. The manual didn't say how to adjust the bridge, but it was pretty easy once I found some documentation online: insert a small allen wrench into the holes on both sides of where the string enters the bridge area. Once I fixed those two issues and did basic tuning (strings were about a minor third too loose for EADG tuning), it played great! I like that it's a bit lighter than my other bass (Squier vintage PJ) and has a flatter, slightly slimmer neck. I also like that the neck back is a smooth satin finish (vs. a sticky high-gloss finish on my Squier). Conclusion: I strongly recommend that you have an allen wrench set (w/ options around 2mm for the bridge) and a feeler gauge in order to perform setup when you get your instrument. The manual tells you proper string heights. Electronics and knobs seem fine. There is one knob that mostly stops, but you can push it a bit further. But, generally, the knobs respond as described according to the diagram at ibanez.com and changes are continuous as you'd expect. While getting the bass set up, I noticed some buzz coming out of my amp (Rumble 40). I was worried about electronics quality, but tracked the problem down to overhead lighting in the room that was on a dimmer circuit. Once I turned off those lights, the buzz went away and I got a very clean sound. I had played this model before and noticed that it was easier to play than my Squier. That's still the case. Only two things left to decide are (1) whether to put on flatwounds, and (2) what to do with my Squier :) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very good--but not excellent--low-cost bass *by T***N on 5 September 2018* The good: The neck is fantastic with a satin finish and very comfortable to play. The electronics are great and offer a good range of tones. It's very responsive to where you hit the strings. Obviously, if you hit the same note closer to the bridge than the neck it sounds different. But you can hit the same note an inch in either direction and get a different sound. I personally found this more effective than the tone control. The Phat EQ knob is excellent. The bad: This loses a star for two reason. One, the action is relatively high but somehow still manages to have fret buzz. It's not difficult to fret notes but but the fret buzz is annoying. Two, the tuners are cheap and stiff and hard to turn. Well, harder than they should or need to be. Sure, I could swap them out but decent tuners are around $50 or $60. That's 25% of the cost of the entire bass. For my purposes, it's fine. I just use it to record bass lines to go along with guitar parts and it rarely goes out of tune. A gigging musician could conceivably have some issues though. I'll do follow up review after I've tweaked the bridge a bit and tried some lubrication in the tuner gears. Don't think that for $200 it's a bad, or beginner, bass. It sounds and plays great. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ibanez GSR200BWNF GIO - Walnut Flat - New Bee 10 ft Guitar Cable - Electric Instrument Cable for Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Pro Audio - Straight to Straight - Black - Fender Rumble 2370200000 25 v3 Bass Combo Amplifier, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/263544664-gsr200bwnf-4-string-bass-guitar](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/263544664-gsr200bwnf-4-string-bass-guitar) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*