Detail 01
Mahogany body
Denser and warmer than basswood, so notes come across thick and round with softened treble.
Product detailSKU #1275776901599
IbanezGSR100EX Soundgear Bass Guitar Black
warmsustain
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Passive four-string bass with a mahogany body and slim Soundgear neck, priced for a first bass. Suited to beginners and anyone wanting a light, thin-necked instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- First bass for a student or new player on a budget
- Players with smaller hands who struggle on wide necks
- Rock, pop and worship rhythm parts needing a thick, round tone
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting active electronics or an onboard preamp
- Five-string or left-handed players — this is a four-string, right-handed bass
- Anyone needing a bright, aggressive slap voice out of the box
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
Passive electronics
No battery, no onboard boost. Tone shaping happens at the amp, and the output is lower than active basses.
Detail 03
Soundgear body and neck design
Thin neck profile and slim body, so it fights you less on long sets and fast fingerings.
Detail 04
Fretted
Frets mark every note, so intonation is fixed. Nothing to learn about finger placement by ear.
Detail 05
Black finish
Hides fingerprints and buckle scuffs poorly at close range but shows dust; solid colors also hide body seams.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No amp, cable, strap or gig bag comes with a bare bass — budget for those
- 02A setup after shipping fixes high action and buzzing frets
- 03Passive output means you need an amp with enough gain, not a guitar amp
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this bass need a battery?
No. The electronics are passive, so there is nothing to power and nothing to run flat mid-set.
02Is this a good bass for a beginner?
Yes. The slim Soundgear neck and light weight make it manageable for new players, and the price sits in entry-level territory.
03Is there a left-handed version of this bass?
This one is right-handed. Left-handed players need a different model.
04How many strings does it have?
Four. Standard tuning, standard scale range for a beginner bass.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Mahogany
- Color
- Black
