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product_id: 4485307
title: "GSR200SMNGT GIO - Spalted Maple Top Natural Grey Burst"
brand: "ibanez"
price: "R11473"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Ibanez"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/4485307-gsr200smngt-gio-spalted-maple-top-natural-grey-burst
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Spalted Maple top for standout aesthetics Mahogany body for warm, rich tone Dynamix pickups for versatile sound GSR200SMNGT GIO - Spalted Maple Top Natural Grey Burst

**Brand:** ibanez
**Price:** R11473
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Own the stage with Ibanez GSR200SMNGT – where pro tone meets affordable style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GSR200SMNGT GIO - Spalted Maple Top Natural Grey Burst by ibanez
- **How much does it cost?** R11473 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/4485307-gsr200smngt-gio-spalted-maple-top-natural-grey-burst)

## 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

- • **Warm Mahogany Body:** Experience deep, resonant tones that cut through any mix with professional clarity.
- • **Pro-Grade Dynamix Pickups:** Versatile passive pickups deliver punchy lows and crisp highs for any genre.
- • **Smooth Rosewood Fretboard:** Enjoy effortless playability and precise finger control for hours of creative flow.
- • **Striking Spalted Maple Top:** Elevate your stage presence with a unique, eye-catching finish that screams premium.
- • **Factory-Inspected & Setup Ready:** Get gig-ready with Ibanez’s rigorous quality checks and a sleek satin maple neck finish.

## Overview

The Ibanez GSR200SMNGT GIO bass guitar features a visually stunning spalted maple top paired with a warm mahogany body and smooth rosewood fretboard. Equipped with Dynamix passive pickups and a fixed B10 bridge, it delivers versatile, professional-grade sound. Designed for beginners and intermediate players, it offers Ibanez’s renowned quality and setup precision at an accessible price point, making it a top choice for those ready to elevate their musical journey.

## 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: great bass - great bass. well it has it's limitations. I'm a guitar player so for what it's worth. well made. intonation is good. the action, distance the strings are from the frets, is good. good sound. I would recommend for the beginner and intermediate. I ended up putting flat wound strings on mine and Seymour duncan pick ups in it just for an upgrade. I play in a band and wanted a beefier sound. but overall it's great. I would highly recommend it. good value for the money.
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

- Spalted Maple top/Mahogany body
- Rosewood Frets
- Spalted maple top/mahogany body
- Rosewood frets

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00MFNYREU |
| Back Material | Mahogany |
| Battery type | Manganese |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,473 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #12 in Electric Bass Guitars |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | Natural Grey Burst |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,975) |
| Date First Available | August 5, 2014 |
| Fretboard Material | rosewood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | combination |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 9 pounds |
| Item model number | GSR200SMNGT |
| Material Type | Mahogany, Spalted Maple, Rosewood |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Product Dimensions | 47.79 x 18.68 x 3.78 inches |
| Scale Length | 34.0 |
| Size | Natural Gray Burst |
| String Material | Nickel |
| Top Material | Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Ibanez
- **Color:** Natural Grey Burst
- **Finish Type:** Powder Coated
- **Instrument:** Guitar
- **Item Weight:** 9 Pounds
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 47.79 x 18.68 x 3.78 inches
- **Size:** Natural Gray Burst
- **String Material Type:** Nickel
- **Top Material Type:** Mahogany, Maple, Rosewood

## Images

![GSR200SMNGT GIO - Spalted Maple Top Natural Grey Burst - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TxIhKvOoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great bass
*by J***T on June 9, 2025*

great bass. well it has it's limitations. I'm a guitar player so for what it's worth. well made. intonation is good. the action, distance the strings are from the frets, is good. good sound. I would recommend for the beginner and intermediate. I ended up putting flat wound strings on mine and Seymour duncan pick ups in it just for an upgrade. I play in a band and wanted a beefier sound. but overall it's great. I would highly recommend it. good value for the money.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value, but be prepared to setup & tune!
*by J***E on August 21, 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 :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great! Zero regrets purchase.
*by J***M on September 23, 2025*

I frankly expected less, but it's very nice and well made. It is easy to play. The action comes set low. It is fun, looks nice, has a decent variety of tones too and you can dial it in. It's not luxury but its really good for the money and you won't regret having bought this model. I'm sure I can noodle on it for years. Don't forget a strap.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-02-22*