Opinion on Ibanez GRS bass?

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Planning on upgrading to an Ibanez GSR200BLWNF. Has anyone had any experiences with these basses? I’m on kind of a limited budget (have to fly it under the better half’s radar, if you know what I mean.) Most of the reviews I’ve seen are positive. Was wondering if anyone here has ever had one?

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No experience with it myself, but when the Bassbuzz team tested beginner basses, this was the only one they didn’t like.

In fact, if I remember correctly, the advice in the group review was “don’t buy”.

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I would upgrade to a regular SR and not a GSR.

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Yeah, or if it has to be a PJ (like the GSR200), get something else in the same price range, like a Squier Affinity or a Yamaha TRBX174.

@Kevins-a-frettin, the question is: what are you upgrading from? None of these suggestions might be an upgrade to what you’re playing currently.

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Also what’s your budget? We could make more targetted suggestions if we knew your constraints.

Also, have you considered the used market? Easy to find instruments in great shape at a discount. Reverb and GC both are reputable here.

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Big +1 to buying used.

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I’m leaning heavily towards the Ibanez SR300EBL. Trying to keep it around $400. The used market around here kind of sucks for left-handed players like me - there isn’t much to choose from. What are your opinions on this model?

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I think the SR300 is a fine bass, and Soundgear by Ibanez a sound line. Light, fast neck, versatile pickups

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Yep, I have liked every SR I have picked up.

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Thanks so much, everyone! I’ve decided on the SR300 and will be ordering shortly. I appreciate the valuable input!

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I had the gsr200 and hated it. Tons of QC issues, plastic knobs that were more like on off switches…neck was ramped up, sliced my hand on edge of the nut