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Ibanez GSR Mikro basses offer anyone who needs a compact axe or the comfort of a smaller neck (especially young rockers) a real alternative to small basses that are really only toys. Mikros have the same warranty, high quality, and careful set-up as Ibanez's full-size SR and GSR models. The GSRM25's 28.6" scale neck is perfect for students and smaller players. GSRM25 aquires the same bridge as other full size GSRs. A sturdy B15 bridge is one feature on the well-equipped GSRM25 Mikro bass.

Case sold separately.
Ibanez GSR Mikro 5-String Bass Guitar Black
Ibanez GSR Mikro 5-String Bass Guitar Black

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  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Type: 28.6" scale GSRM5
  • Body: Basswood body
  • Frets: Medium frets
  • Fingerboard: Jatoba
  • Inlay: Pearl dot inlay
  • Bridge: B15 bridge
  • Neck Pickup: STD J5
  • Bridge Pickup: STD J5
  • HW Color: Chrome

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  • Scale/Length: 726.2mm/28.6"
  • Width at Nut: 45mm
  • Width Last Fret: 67mm
  • Thickness 1st Fret: 21mm
  • Thickness 12th Fret: 22mm
  • Radius: 305mm

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Warranty terms vary. Check with manufacturer for specific product warranty.

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4.8

15 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Highly recommended!
a hidden GEM of a bass on a budget price!
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Best Uses
  1. Practicing7
  2. Small Venues5
  3. Jamming4
  4. Rock Concerts3
  5. School Bands3
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. Intonation off needs bridge saddle modification1
  3. Limited short scale strings options1
  4. string articulation issues1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced8
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play11
  2. Good Feel11
  3. Good Tone10
  4. Good Pick Up8
  5. Solid Electronics7

Reviewed by 15 customers

  • 286 W Deaderick St

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda month ago

    byMario

    fromJackson, TN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It's a really nice small-scale bass. Too bad it Ibanez doesn't make a left-hand version.

  • One of the best 5 strings I own.

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byNathaniel

    fromMulberry, Arkansas

    I brought this to a Skillet concert and I ended up getting on stage and played with John Cooper it performed flawlessly and I had no issues.

  • Highly recommended!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byTim

    fromPhiladelphia area

    I have played for 44 years and 5 string for the last 35 years. I have been battling shoulder issues and back pain lately. My son ordered this from Guitar Center for me as a gift. Perfect out of the box. Played 2 gigs in my first 24 hours with it. Quickly became my favorite bass!

  • a hidden GEM of a bass on a budget price!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byJonathan

    fromBoston, MA

    This bass is the best budget value 5 string under $250. I have been impressed by this bass as someone who has played close to 25 years. I originally bought it just as a back up bass, a fun short scale to jam on. Now with a good pre amp makes a great gigging choice for me. Solid low B!

  • Good for beginners

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byLeonel

    fromHouston, TX

    This bass was my first 5 string bass and my second bass ever. I played it in my school's jazz band and it was genuinely such a good bass. I would recommend this to anyone looking into trying 5 string. When I first got it the short scale was off putting but it grew on me. Would recommend.

  • Great bass for my arthritic fretting hand

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byPaul J

    fromWhitewater, WI

    My 75 year-old fingers are becoming very arthritic and my two Fender Jazz basses were causing too much pain so I tried the Mikro bass. Its short scale makes playing much easier and less string tension has provided painless fretting. The sound is amazing - from really punchy vintage bass sound to jazz bass to great slapping and with changing pluck position, it mimics a fretless bass beautifully. I am now playing daily and am very happy with this bass. The low cost belies the great sound and quality of the instrument.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted10 months ago

    asked bykenneth

    fromBroadview heights, ohio

    Does anyone make flat wound strings for the 5 string micro bass?

    Does anyone make flat wound strings for the 5 string micro bass?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byBass Dad

    fromundisclosed

    Would this be a good starter bass for a seven year old who wants to start playing bass? Specifically asking about the 4 string version

    Would this be a good starter bass for a seven year old who wants to start playing bass? Specifically asking about the 4 string version

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    This one-----Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar Black? Yes, it would be excellent.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byvolnavy007

    fromGray, TN (near Johnson City, TN)

    I am not sure that the fret spacing will fit me as desired. If the spacing is too wide (at the nut end of the fingerboard) I would have difficulty playing this instrument. Can I return it if that is the case? Can I return it to the local Guitar Center for a full refund? Thank you.

    I am not sure that the fret spacing will fit me as desired. If the spacing is too wide (at the nut end of the fingerboard) I would have difficulty playing this instrument. Can I return it if that is the case? Can I return it to the local Guitar Center for a full refund? Thank you.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes you can.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byLuke

    fromPrior Lake MN

    Is the Mikro any good for tapping? Would the short scale make it a bad choice for this usage or would it be ok?

    Is the Mikro any good for tapping? Would the short scale make it a bad choice for this usage or would it be ok?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    You should still be alright. Might have a slightly different feel to it, but it's nothing you can't get used to.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byrico

    fromundisclosed

    where is this made?

    where is this made?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Malaysia

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byMatt

    fromBrazil

    What are the gauges of the stock strings? Where do I get replacement sets? For me, the main problem with these little beautiful beasts is the difficult in finding the right strings for it. I've got one myself, bought through the website long ago (2012) and the shortest set I've found was a 30" scale one. Had to come out with a weird solution to fit the B string because It was too long. Thank you

    What are the gauges of the stock strings? Where do I get replacement sets? For me, the main problem with these little beautiful beasts is the difficult in finding the right strings for it. I've got one myself, bought through the website long ago (2012) and the shortest set I've found was a 30" scale one. Had to come out with a weird solution to fit the B string because It was too long. Thank you

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, you'll have to go with the 30". Ibanez does not make a string and the manufacturers don't make anything shorter available.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDavid

    fromGA

    How much does the 5 string ibenez mikro weigh

    How much does the 5 string ibenez mikro weigh

    Open Reply - Gear-Head
    Approx 7 pounds

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byLester

    fromJonesboro, Ga.

    are the fret widths on the 5 string ibanez mikro the same as the 4 string

    are the fret widths on the 5 string ibanez mikro the same as the 4 string

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No. The fretboard is about a half inch wider.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byFernando

    fromIL

    The bass is active or passive

    The bass is active or passive

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Passive.