For 30 years the SR has given bass players a modern alternative. With its continued popularity, Ibanez is constantly endeavoring to answer the wider needs of a variety of players, at a variety of budgets. But no matter what the specs, the heart is the same-SR continues to excite with its smooth, fast neck, lightweight body, and perfectly matched electronics.

A guitar doesn't have to cost a lot to sound great. The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality and performance in a more affordable package. Not only do they look and play better than many other offerings in their price range, but they are held to the same standards and come with warranty is the same as Ibanez's more expensive models.

The GSR186 comes with a Maple neck, a Purpleheart fretboard and an Okoume body. Furthermore, it features Dynamix H pickups and a B10 series bridge. Specifications GradeGio SeriesGSR Number of strings6 ColorPearl White BodyOkoume Body finishSatin Polyurethane NeckMaple Scale (inch)34 Scale (mm)864 Neck typeGSR6 Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)21 Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)22 Neck finishSatin Polyurethane Neck jointBolt-on NutPlastic Nut width (mm)54 End width (mm)84 FretboardPurpleheart Fretboard radius (mm)400 InlayWhite dot Number of frets22 Fret typeMedium Neck pickupDynamix H Bridge pickupDynamix H Pickup typePassive Controls, pickup selector2 Volume, 1 Tone BridgeB16 String spacing (mm)16,5 Machine headsIbanez machine heads Hardware colorChrome String gauges (from top to bottom).032/.045/.065/.080/.100/.125 Tuning (from top to bottom)1C,2G,3D,4A,5E,6B Made inCHINA Recommended caseMB300C Recommended bagIBB540-BK Other item(s) includedHex wrench