Ibanez SR Series Gio Electric Bass Guitar – Transparent Marine Burst

SR Series: SR Gio

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.

FEATURES

Maple neck

The Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character.

Purpleheart fretboard

The Purpleheart fretboard emphasizes the beauty and the rich tonal character of this bass.

Phat II EQ

Phat II active bass boost adds additional low-end power.

PB Canvas Art Grain top / Okoume body

The PB Canvas Art Grain top displaying a gorgeous wood grain and the Okoume body provide a bright and solid sound.

B10 series bridge

The B10 bridge allows fully adjustable intonation and solid tuning stability.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Neck type: GSR4 / Maple neck
• Top/back/body: PB Canvas Art Grain/Okoume top / Okoume body
• Fretboard: Purpleheart fretboard / White dot inlay
• Fret: Medium frets
• Number of frets: 22
• Bridge: B10 bridge
• String space: 19mm
• Neck pickup: Dynamix P neck pickup (Passive)
• Bridge pickup: Dynamix J bridge pickup (Passive)
• Equalizer: Phat II EQ
• Factory tuning: 1G,2D,3A,4E
• String gauge: .045/.065/.080/.100
• Hardware color: Gold

Neck Dimensions

• Scale: 864mm/34″
• Neck Width at NUT: 41mm
• Neck Width at 22F: 62mm
• Neck Thickness at 1F: 21mm
• Neck Thickness at 12F: 22mm
• Fingerboard Radius: 305mmR

Other Features

• Recommended Case: M300C
• Recommended Bag: IGB540-BK

Controls

There are four knobs on this bass. The two knobs closest to the bridge are the volume knobs. The knob closest to the input jack is the tone knob, and the 4th knob, closest to the neck, is PHAT II EQ knob.

Frequency Response

The variable range of the frequency increases from 20 Hz to the high range, and the variable range decreases from the peak around 100 Hz to around 1000 Hz. The variable width of the frequency becomes large again in the high range from around 1000 Hz, and reaches the peak at around 10,000 Hz, and then becomes smaller again. The variable range around 100 Hz is about 15 dB, the range around 1000 Hz is about 5 dB, and the range around 10000 Hz is about 10 dB.