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 a warranty that is the same as Ibanez's more expensive models. Specifications BodyPoplar Body topspalted maple Body finishGloss Polyurethane NeckMaple Scale (mm)864mm/34" Neck typeGSR4 Neck thickness (1st fret, mm)21 Neck thickness (12th fret, mm)22 Neck finishSatin Polyurethane Neck jointBolt-On NutPlastic Nut width (mm)41 End width (mm)62 FretboardJatoba Fretboard radius (mm)305 InlayWhite Dot Number of frets22 Fret TypeMedium Neck pickupDynamix P Bridge pickupDynamix J EQPhat II EQ Controls, pickup selector2 Vol., 1 Tone, Phat II BridgeB10 String spacing (mm)19 Machine headsIbanez Hardware colorBlack String gauges (from top to bottom).045/.065/.085/.105 Tuning (from top to bottom)1G,2D,3A,4E Made inIndonesia Recommended bagWB250C Other item(s) includedHexagon Wrench