Though the GSR100EX is a fairly "no-frills" kind of bass guitar, it does feature the comfort and playability you'd get from Ibanez's more high-end Soundgear models, and it's Powerpole Dual Coil pickups give you a high output usually missing from beginner basses. The bottom side has a reasonably deep cutaway that allows good access to the lower frets. If you're going to get the hang of playing electric bass, this is a quality choice to get your chops up to snuff on.

Ibanez GSR100EX Soundgear Bass Guitar Features:

• GSR4 neck
• Mahogany body
• Medium frets
• B10 bridge
• PPD4 pickup

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Ibanez GSR100EX Soundgear Bass Guitar

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meat and potatos

Posted by ElectricWizard13 from De on Oct 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: novice

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock , Metal, Punk

it can be a bit intimidating to just pick up an instrument and learn to play it. even more so to buy one. lets face it. if ur not an experianced musician, you're kinda caught with ur pants down with that.

this bass is a meat and potato instrument. its simple and it sounds good. just a bit of tweeking on the action and the keys and it was ready for war. the factory strings didnt even sound that bad for what it was worth. im also quickly learning that if played on a good amp, it has a certain low end growl any metalhead would instantly love.

many disagree, but im firm on that if ur starting out on bass, Ibanez is a good way to go.

sidenote: i ordered it and it came a few days in great condition later on my birthday. that was gnarly

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Killer bass for cheap

Posted by strangebass from Amarillo, TX on Jun 17, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Hard Rock/Metal

I got this bass for christmas last year and I LOVE it. I've been playing for 15 years and I definitely prefer single pickup, single volume instuments. I had to do a little fine tuning on the neck, but other than that, I'm exceptionally pleased with my GSR100EX.

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Good for the price

Posted by MetalBass02 from Boston, MA on Apr 20, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Pretty much anything

I got this about 10 months ago when I was just starting out, and at first I didn't think it was that good, but it has grown on me. Since then I have gotten two other basses and have tried out many. This bass has a thin neck and has a warm sound not bad for jazz tones. Mine had a bit of fret buzz, but the tuners are actually pretty good and the pickup is in a nice place. In hindsight, it doesn't stand out too much, but is on the good end of the spectrum. Perfect beginner instrument, but the Ibanez GSR200 is better electronically, so I would recommend that more.

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No frills indeed.

Posted by Heretic from Ohio on Mar 4, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Black Metal

I have owned this bass for almost two years, and It has been my introduction to bass playing. The price is certainly right. That said, I've had some problems with string buzz, and the tone isn't that great. Its also had some hard falls but shows no signs of it. So its durable at least. Definitly no thrills, but in this price range that's nothing to complain about. I give it a 4 out of 5.

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Gets the job done..

Posted by kf from virginia on Jan 13, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: gospel/bluegrass

I've owned this bass for about 6 months now (in black), and it has done very well for the money I paid for it. All I wanted was a decent bass to play every once in a while (my main instrument is guitar and piano). This bass sounds good enough, and plays very nice. Quality seems to be fine. I can't imagine a better bass.

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