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The Gio GSR206 from Ibanez is a 6-string bass guitar built with an agathis body, one-piece maple neck, and fitted with chrome hardware. The Gio's Phat-II EQ plus dual volume and tone knobs help you dial in the sound you seek from the DHX-6 pickups.

Case sold separately.
Ibanez Gio GSR206 6-String Bass Guitar Black
Ibanez Gio GSR206 6-String Bass Guitar Black

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  • Agathis body
  • 1-piece maple neck
  • Chrome hardware
  • Tone and 2 volume controls
  • Phat-II EQ
  • Case sold separately

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  • Neck Type: 1-piece GSR6 maple neck
  • Body: Agathis body
  • Frets: Medium frets
  • Bridge: B16 bridge (16.5mm string spacing)
  • Neck Pickup: DXH-6N
  • Bridge Pickup: DXH-6B
  • Equalizer: Phat II EQ
  • Hardware color: Chrome
    • Controls:
    • EQ: 1 x Phat II EQ
    • Volume: 2 (Neck, Bridge)
    • Tone: 1
    Neck Dimensions
    • Scale: 34" (864mm)
    • Width at Nut: 54mm
    • Width at Last Fret: 83mm
    • Thickness at 1st Fret: 21mm
    • Thickness at 12th Fret: 22mm
    • Radius: 400mm

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    4.68

    25 Reviews

    80%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    Perfect after lowering pickups, unbeatable value/price

    Most Liked Positive Review

    5

    Bang For The Buck

    If you're looking to get into the 6 string, this baby is for you. Awesome price and playability. Played this guitar and a few other 6ers in the store the other day and picked this one for its sound and ease of play. Looked at the price tag and did a double take. Can't believe that this kind of sound came out of a cheap guitar. I have owned my fair share of axes and this one ain't going anywhere for a good while.

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

    3

    BASS

    I've been having this bass for 3 years now it's alright but my biggest problem is the volume knobs they feel like they are going to break off when you turn them. if you are planning to buy one go to the store try it out and see how you like it

    Filters
    Best Uses
    1. Practicing5
    2. Small Venues5
    3. Jamming4
    4. Recording3
    5. Rock Concerts1
    Cons
    1. Fret Buzz1
    2. Likely will need to lower the pickups1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced4
    2. Professional Musician1
    Pros
    1. Fun To Play5
    2. Good Feel5
    3. Good Tone4
    4. Good Pick Up2
    5. Solid Electronics1

    Reviewed by 25 customers

    • Yes

      4

      submitted6 years ago

      bySteve

      fromNorth Carolina

      Clubs and practice.

    • My Best Buy Ever

      5

      submitted7 years ago

      byTommy Z

      fromWaco, TX

      I bought this just to add a six string to my collection. I took it to a gig but only planned to play it for a couple of songs. I never got my other bass out of the case. Very much fun to play.

    • I'm in love!

      5

      submitted7 years ago

      byUncle Z

      fromWaco, TX

      I bought this bass just to see if I'd like playing a six string. When I first saw it I thought the neck looked too wide and it was going to be hard to play. I'm happy to say I was completely wrong. It's very much fun to play. If you're looking to try a six string and don't want to spend a lot of money to find out, this might just be the bass for you too.

    • Perfect after lowering pickups, unbeatable value/price

      5

      submitted7 years ago

      byAntonVolt

      fromNew York

      The only bad comment here seems to be because of the pickups, I too had that problem, but then took a screw driver and lowered them, one is a little lower then the others, and is higher on the side with thinner strings, this produced a perfectly balanced sound on all strings. If you notice yours is too sensitive / overbearing, your pickups likely came too high from the factory, mine came pretty close to touching the strings so wayyy too high, luckily a super easy fix. Once pickups were lowered this 6 string bass was amazing, super fun to play, can tap pretty easily on it which surprised me, the EQ knob is very handy, all around unbeatable at this price range.

    • BASS

      3

      submitted9 years ago

      byAlbert

      fromLos Angles CA

      I've been having this bass for 3 years now it's alright but my biggest problem is the volume knobs they feel like they are going to break off when you turn them. if you are planning to buy one go to the store try it out and see how you like it

    • i love it

      5

      submitted12 years ago

      bylyman osorio

      fromnorth hills california

      I have been having this bass for about 4 years now and I knew when I first saw it I wanted the sound quality was beautiful and I have been using it at concerts and its really easy to play and super light

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    • submitted4 years ago

      asked byEmrik G.

      fromPullman, WA

      I recently bought this bass guitar, and a few weeks after playing on it, the g string has a weird warp around the 4th fret. I don't know what caused it, or what even could cause it. I don't want to have to replace the string if I don't have to, so is there anything else I could do to possibly fix it?

      I recently bought this bass guitar, and a few weeks after playing on it, the g string has a weird warp around the 4th fret. I don't know what caused it, or what even could cause it. I don't want to have to replace the string if I don't have to, so is there anything else I could do to possibly fix it?

      Open Reply - Ronald
      It's hard to tell for sure without looking at it, bring it by your local store and we can give it a look over.

    • submitted5 years ago

      asked byfreddy

      fromPENNSYLVANIA

      Why does my bass drain batteries even when unplugged? Is there a way to stop it? It also has a hum when I'm not touching it. Could that be a ground problem? And also where could I find a new volume control?

      Why does my bass drain batteries even when unplugged? Is there a way to stop it? It also has a hum when I'm not touching it. Could that be a ground problem? And also where could I find a new volume control?

      Open Reply - Beau
      Make sure it is unplugged and it shouldn't drain the batteries. It sounds like this is most likely a ground issue. We do sell replacement volume knobs on our site.