Detail 01
28.6-inch scale
About 5 inches shorter than a standard bass. Frets sit closer together, strings feel looser and bend easier.
Product detailSKU #1290447863915
IbanezGSRM20 miKro Short-Scale Bass Guitar - Metallic Purple
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Short-scale PJ bass built for small hands and young players. Standard bass tone in a body that fits a smaller frame.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players under 5'4" or with short reach
- Kids and teens starting on bass
- Guitarists who need a bass for recording
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting standard 34-inch scale feel and string tension
- Anyone needing a low B string
- Players who want deep, tight low end
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
PJ pickup layout
P pickup gives thick midrange, J bridge pickup adds bite. Blend them with the two volume knobs.
Detail 03
Passive electronics
No battery to change. Tone shaping happens at your amp rather than on the bass.
Detail 04
Poplar body
Light and tonally neutral, so it sits closer to alder than ash. Easier on the shoulder for long sessions.
Detail 05
38mm nut width
Narrow for a bass. Fretting hand doesn't have to stretch as far across the strings.
Detail 06
Purpleheart fingerboard
Dense and hard like rosewood, with a slightly brighter attack. Needs no finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case or gig bag included
- 02Short-scale strings needed at restring time — standard long-scale won't fit
- 03Budget for an amp and cable; nothing comes with it
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this a good first bass for a 10-year-old?
Yes. The 28.6-inch scale and 38mm nut mean a child can reach the first fret without straining. Weight is low thanks to the poplar body.
02Can adults play a miKro?
Yes. Adults use it for travel, couch practice, and recording. The frets feel cramped if you have large hands.
03Does it need a battery?
No. The Dynamix pickups are passive.
04What strings does it take?
Short-scale bass strings. Standard long-scale sets won't wind correctly at this length.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Middle Pickup
- Dynamix J bridge pickup
- Controls
- Individual volume, master tone
- Neck Pickup
- Dynamix P neck pickup
- Bridge
- B10 bridge
5 detailsPlayability
- Scale
- 28.6 inch
- Frets
- Medium frets
- Nut Width
- 38
- Scale Length
- 28.6
- Neck Shape
- GRSM4Wood:
8 detailsBody & build
- Inlay
- Pearl dot
- Color
- Purple
- Fingerboard Material
- Bound purpleheart
- Body Style
- GRSM4
- Hardware Color
- Chrome
- Body Material
- Poplar
- Body Shape
- GRSM4
- Wood
- Maple
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- ✕ Sold separately
2 detailsOther
- Shape
- GRSM4
- Configuration
- PJ
