Detail 01
Passive electronics
No battery to die mid-set. Tone shaping happens at your amp rather than on the bass.
Product detailSKU #1275425410355
IbanezGIO GSR200 Electric Bass Guitar - Transparent Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 4-string passive electric bass at an entry price. Aimed at first-time bassists who want a full-scale instrument that stays playable as they improve.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First bass for a student or new player
- Rock and punk covers where a plain, direct tone works
- A cheap backup bass to leave at rehearsal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need active electronics and onboard EQ
- Left-handed players — this is a right-handed body
- Anyone wanting 5-string range down to low B
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
Agathis body
Light, soft, tonally plain wood. Even response without strong low-end or high-end character.
Detail 03
Maple neck
Stiff and bright. Holds tuning well and adds attack that the agathis body does not.
Detail 04
Single-coil pickup layout
Clear and articulate, but picks up hum near amps, monitors and computer screens.
Detail 05
4 strings
Standard E-A-D-G tuning. Every beginner method book and tab site assumes this layout.
Detail 06
Transparent red finish
Thin finish that shows wood grain, so seams and grain variation are visible on each unit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You need a bass amp — guitar amps handle low frequencies badly
- 02Budget for a strap, cable and tuner separately
- 03Expect a setup: check relief and string height before blaming the bass
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a full-size bass?
Yes, it is a standard full-size 4-string electric bass, not a short-scale or junior instrument.
02Does it need batteries?
No. The electronics are passive, so there is nothing to charge or replace. Volume and tone run straight to the output jack.
03Can a total beginner start on this?
Yes. It is built for entry-level players, and a basic setup makes the string height comfortable for new hands.
04Will it work for gigs?
For small shows and rehearsals, yes. Bring a spare cable and expect some single-coil hum on noisy stages.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- PJ
4 detailsPlayability
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 4
- Scale Length
- 34"
4 detailsBody & build
- Fingerboard Material
- Jatoba
- Color
- Red
- Body Material
- Poplar
- Neck Wood
- Maple
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Korena Special
- false
- Product Type
- Electric bass guitar
- Tier
- new
- Source Id
- site51275425410355
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