An affordable lightweight 5-string perfect for a new player or a working musician with Phat II active powerful bass boost. For more than 30 years, Ibanez Sound gear series have 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 sleek, comfortable, GSR5 Maple neck-widely recognized as the industry standard for playability-and rock solid Ibanez B15 bridge, rev up the specs to accommodate whatever you set out to play. Factor in Ibanez Dynamic P and J pickups for clarity and fullness well beyond their price point, and the PHAT-II EQ for ultra wide tonal range and you’ll see why the GSR205 ranks as one of the most-played basses of all time.