Available Now at Northeast Music Center!

Ibanez Gio GSR200PC Bass Guitar Transparent Pale Black Burst (s/n:214H014H260700329)! Note: Bass Does Not come with a GigBag or Hardshell Case.

Modern Ibanez Playability with a Standout Art-Grain Top

The Ibanez GIO GSR200PC in Transparent Pale Black Burst takes the proven GSR formula and gives it a considerably more upscale visual personality. With its PB Canvas Art Grain/Okoume top, Okoume body, Purpleheart fingerboard, gold hardware, Dynamix P/J pickups, and Phat II active bass boost, this is an affordable bass that doesn't look—or feel—like an afterthought.

This particular instrument, serial number 214H014H260700329, is finished in Transparent Pale Black Burst, allowing the dramatic grain pattern across the top to remain a major part of the bass's appearance.

For a newer player looking for a first serious instrument, a guitarist adding bass to a home studio, or an experienced bassist wanting an affordable backup, the GSR200PC offers an impressive combination of playability, tonal flexibility, and style.

And this exact bass is available now from Northeast Music Center.

PB Canvas Art Grain Top

The visual centerpiece of the GSR200PC is its PB Canvas Art Grain/Okoume top.

Rather than giving the bass a basic solid-color treatment, Ibanez uses the art-grain top to create the appearance of dramatically figured wood. The Transparent Pale Black Burst allows that grain pattern to remain visible while darkening toward the outside of the body.

Add the gold hardware, and the result has considerably more visual presence than you might expect at this price point.

It's a bass designed to be accessible without looking generic.

Comfortable GSR4 Maple Neck

Ibanez basses have long been known for necks that feel quick and approachable, and the GSR200PC continues that tradition with its GSR4 Maple neck.

The bass uses a familiar 34" scale length, a 41mm nut width, and a 305mm/12" fingerboard radius. The neck measures approximately 21mm thick at the first fret and 22mm at the 12th, creating a comfortable profile for players developing their technique as well as experienced musicians who prefer a streamlined neck.

The fingerboard is Purpleheart, fitted with 22 medium frets and white dot inlays.

That combination gives the GSR200PC the familiar full-scale bass experience without making the instrument unnecessarily cumbersome.

Dynamix P/J Pickups — Two Classic Bass Personalities

The GSR200PC uses one of the most versatile pickup arrangements you can put into a four-string bass.

At the neck is an Ibanez Dynamix P passive pickup, while the bridge position carries a Dynamix J passive pickup.

That P/J arrangement gives the player access to distinctly different tonal personalities.

Favor the P pickup when you want thicker lows, strong fundamentals, and traditional bass punch. Bring in the J pickup for additional definition and attack. Blend the two together and you can find a wide range of useful tones between those extremes.

Individual volume controls allow you to determine exactly how much of each pickup enters the mix.

It's straightforward, flexible, and useful across a huge range of music.

Phat II Active Bass Boost

Ibanez adds another level of versatility with its Phat II EQ.

The Phat II circuit provides an active bass boost, allowing you to add additional low-frequency authority when you need more weight from the instrument. Ibanez specifies four controls in total: individual volume controls for the two pickups, a tone control, and the Phat II EQ control.

That means the GSR200PC isn't limited to whatever tonal balance the passive pickups provide naturally.

Need more low end for a heavier rock sound?

Bring in the Phat II.

Want something more restrained for practice or recording?

Dial it back.

For an affordable bass, that's a surprisingly useful amount of control.

Purpleheart Fingerboard

The Purpleheart fingerboard is another detail that separates this model from a basic entry-level instrument.

Its darker appearance works particularly well with the Transparent Pale Black Burst finish, while the simple white dot inlays keep everything clean and easy to navigate.

With 22 medium frets, a 34" scale, and the comfortable GSR4 neck, the playing surface is equally suitable for someone developing their first proper bass technique or an experienced player who simply wants an affordable instrument that's easy to get around on.

Gold Hardware

One of our favorite visual choices on this version is the gold hardware.

Against the darker Transparent Pale Black Burst finish, the gold provides just enough contrast to make the bass stand out without becoming excessive.

The bridge is Ibanez's B10, providing 19mm string spacing along with individual adjustment for proper action and intonation.

That 19mm spacing also provides plenty of room for traditional fingerstyle playing while remaining comfortable for pick and slap techniques.

More Than Just a Beginner Bass

It's easy to describe a GIO as a beginner instrument because of its accessible price, but that doesn't tell the entire story.

The GSR200PC is a full-scale 34" instrument with P/J pickups, active bass boost, an adjustable B10 bridge, Purpleheart fingerboard, and a comfortable Maple neck.

Those are useful features regardless of your experience level.

A beginning bassist gets an instrument with enough flexibility to explore different sounds and styles without immediately needing an upgrade.

A guitarist gets an affordable but capable bass for songwriting and home recording.

And an experienced bassist gets an inexpensive backup or rehearsal instrument that still offers familiar P/J versatility.

That's a lot of practical value from one bass.

Available at Northeast Music Center

At Northeast Music Center, we believe affordable instruments deserve the same attention to the things that actually matter: comfortable playability, useful sounds, dependable construction, and an instrument that makes its owner want to play.

The Ibanez GIO GSR200PC checks those boxes while adding an appearance that stands well above the typical entry-level bass.

This exact Transparent Pale Black Burst GSR200PC, serial number 214H014H260700329, is available now from Northeast Music Center.

Whether you're purchasing your first bass, adding another instrument to the studio, or looking for an affordable P/J-equipped backup, the GSR200PC offers a tremendous amount of instrument for the money.

Important: This bass Does NOT include a GigBag or Hardshell Case.

Specifications:

Model: Ibanez GIO GSR200PC
Serial Number: 214H014H260700329
Finish: Transparent Pale Black Burst
Finish Code: TPB
Series: GIO / GSR
Number of Strings: 4
Orientation: Right-Handed

Body & Neck

Top: PB Canvas Art Grain / Okoume
Body: Okoume
Neck Type: GSR4
Neck Wood: Maple
Scale Length: 34" / 864mm
Fingerboard: Purpleheart
Fingerboard Radius: 305mm / 12"
Frets: 22 Medium
Inlays: White Dot
Nut Width: 41mm
Neck Width at 22nd Fret: 62mm
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 21mm
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 22mm

Electronics

Neck Pickup: Dynamix P — Passive
Bridge Pickup: Dynamix J — Passive
Pickup Configuration: P/J
EQ: Phat II Active Bass Boost
Controls: 2 Volume, Tone, Phat II EQ

Hardware

Bridge: Ibanez B10
String Spacing: 19mm
Hardware Color: Gold
Factory Tuning: E-A-D-G
Factory String Gauges: .045 / .065 / .080 / .100

Case

GigBag: NOT INCLUDED
Hardshell Case: NOT INCLUDED