Detail 01
34-inch scale on five strings
Standard bass length. The low B is playable but looser and less defined than on a 35-inch or fanned-fret bass.
Product detailSKU #1275425410352
IbanezGio GSR105EX 5-String Bass Guitar Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ibanez's entry-level 5-string bass. For beginners and guitarists adding low B range without spending much on a second instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- A first 5-string for someone already playing 4-string bass
- Metal and hard rock parts that drop below standard E
- A cheap B-string bass for tracking demos at home
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who only need four strings — a 4-string is narrower and simpler
- Anyone wanting a tight, growling low B from a 34-inch scale
- Left-handed players — this is right-handed only
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
45mm nut width
Narrower than most 5-strings, so string spacing is tight. Easier reach, but slap and fingerstyle need more accuracy.
Detail 03
21mm at first fret, 22mm at twelfth
Very shallow neck, front to back. Fast and thumb-friendly, closer to a guitar neck than a traditional bass.
Detail 04
Maple body
Dense and bright with firm low end, so the tone stays defined rather than woolly under distortion.
Detail 05
305mm fingerboard radius
Fairly flat, which suits low action and fast runs across the neck more than heavy string bending.
Detail 06
67mm width at last fret
Strings stay close together up high, so upper-register chords are cramped but fast lines are easy.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Five-string sets and a wider case are separate purchases from a 4-string setup
- 02Check your amp handles low B — many small combos won't reproduce it
- 03Expect a setup; low B needs correct relief and saddle height to stop rattling
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a 5-string harder than a 4-string?
The extra string means more muting work with both hands. The narrow 45mm nut here keeps the reach manageable while you adjust.
02What tuning is it in?
Standard 5-string tuning is B-E-A-D-G, adding a low B below the usual four strings. Some players tune E-A-D-G-C instead for a high C.
03Will my bass amp handle the low B?
Practice combos with small speakers often can't reproduce that fundamental. You'll hear the note's harmonics but not its full weight.
04Is the neck comfortable for small hands?
It's one of the slimmest 5-string necks — 21mm deep at the first fret and 45mm at the nut, so the reach is shorter than most.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsPlayability
- Thickness At 1st Fret
- 21mm
- Thickness At 12th Fret
- 22mm
- Scale
- 34 inch (864mm)
- Width At Nut
- 45mm
- Width At Last Fret
- 67mm
- Radius
- 305mm
- Scale Length
- 34
2 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Maple
- Color
- Black
