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Ibanez 4 String Bass Guitar, Left, Black, 3/4 size (GSRM20BKL)

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,050 ratings
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3/4 size
4-String
Brand Ibanez
Size 3/4 size
Color Black
Item dimensions L x W x H 41.34 x 17.32 x 3.74 inches
Top Material Type Poplar
Back Material Type Poplar
String Material Type Nickel
Finish Type Lacquered
Instrument Electric Bass
Item Weight 6.9 Pounds

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  • Fast, slim maple neck
  • Compact, light-weight body
  • Dynamix P pickup
  • Short Scale 28.6"
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Customers appreciate the bass's clear tone and good value for money. They find it a great size for learning on, perfect for smaller hands. The craftsmanship is solid, with no dents or kinks anywhere. The bass is easy for customers to play, even laying in bed.

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104 customers mention "Bass quality"91 positive13 negative

Customers like the bass guitar's sound and appearance. They find it easy to play, with a clear tone and no audible difference from a full-scale model. The fretboard is well-dressed, and the intonation is close. Some reviewers mention that the three pickups sound great for stock value, while others need some adjustment for intonation and buzz. Overall, customers are satisfied with the overall quality and look of the bass.

"...The pickups sound fine to me. A true little gem at a truly bargain price...." Read more

"...After my own experimentation, I could detect no audible difference between my full scale Yamaha (BB350F/1997) and the Ibanez Mikrobass, both clean..." Read more

"...although it is short scale this bass is not a toy, you can get good deep punchy tones just a lot easier on the hands and arms than a regular bass." Read more

"Good. Has to be set up for intonation and buzz. But good tone and playability." Read more

49 customers mention "Value for money"49 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money. They say it has good quality for the buck, is lightweight, and plays well for the price.

"...The pickups sound fine to me. A true little gem at a truly bargain price...." Read more

"...Great value. No sharp frets. Wicked light even for a four string. And overall felt solid compared to the squire...." Read more

"Good product at the price point. Body and neck seem well made, pickups give good output and sound quality...." Read more

"...The 5 stars are for the value for the money." Read more

46 customers mention "Size"37 positive9 negative

Customers appreciate the bass's size. They find it small and lightweight, perfect for smaller hands and fingers. The scale is right and it feels like a guitar. It fits in most electric guitar cases and is lightweight.

"...With its remarkably short 28" scale, it's so comfortable, balanced, light & easy to play! Amazingly inexpensive...." Read more

"...was just too difficult to manage - got this bass as it’s more the size of a guitar...." Read more

"...City a couple months ago and thought it looked pretty cool being a smaller size and also not that expensive...." Read more

"...The size is so good, just very right for me to play. My fingers can reach all notes comfortably...." Read more

42 customers mention "Craftsmanship"36 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the good craftsmanship of the guitar. They say it has a solid build, with no dents or kinks anywhere. The color is exactly as shown, and there are no cosmetic issues.

"...Amazingly inexpensive. Flawless fit & finish..." Read more

"...No sharp frets. Wicked light even for a four string. And overall felt solid compared to the squire. As an experienced player this was awesome to play." Read more

"...has clearly had a ton of love poured into its design and quality control during assembly, can sell, new, for under $200...." Read more

"Good product at the price point. Body and neck seem well made, pickups give good output and sound quality...." Read more

33 customers mention "Ease of play"33 positive0 negative

Customers find the bass easy to play and handle. They find it comfortable and easy on their hands. The short scale makes it easier for them to play laying in bed. The neck is similar to that of a guitar, making it easy to fret and learn.

"...remarkably short 28" scale, it's so comfortable, balanced, light & easy to play! Amazingly inexpensive...." Read more

"...As an experienced player this was awesome to play." Read more

"...For me, that really adds to the joy of playing. After a few days, I started to crave the feeling of it more and more...." Read more

"...Frets reasonably dressed with no sharpness. Like the weight and ease of handling, much less of a workout than a full size P bass...." Read more

31 customers mention "Looks"31 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the guitar's appearance. They say it looks good, has reasonably dressed frets without sharpness, and a classic rosewood fretboard. The flame maple neck is also mentioned as great. Overall, customers are satisfied with the guitar's appearance and craftsmanship.

"...(at least mine was right out of the box - and in a really gorgeous matte slightly textured weathered black finish w/all black hardware)...." Read more

"...And, through the clear coat, up close, you can see all of the wood grain detail, but at a distance, the dark specks give it a warm fuzz, that, how..." Read more

"...Frets reasonably dressed with no sharpness. Like the weight and ease of handling, much less of a workout than a full size P bass...." Read more

"...I don't mind it being small Has a good look to it and was packaged very well...." Read more

22 customers mention "Beginners"22 positive0 negative

Customers like this product for beginners. They say it's a great bass, guitar, and a great learning tool. Many mention it's a kid-scale instrument, not just a short-scale one.

"...positive reviews and compared the prices and decided it was a good beginner instrument...." Read more

"...The paint job has no business looking so good. Great to learn on, don’t pass it up if you’re doubting yourself" Read more

"...of the strings is louder than the other strings but as a beginner this base is perfect." Read more

"This is an early Christmas gift for our son. Every year he gets 1 big gift and then smaller one. This came as described and very fast...." Read more

22 customers mention "Weight"19 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the lightweight and comfortable build of the stringed instruments. They find them solid yet lightweight, making them easier to play and wrap around their hands.

"...With its remarkably short 28" scale, it's so comfortable, balanced, light & easy to play! Amazingly inexpensive...." Read more

"...I love the feel of it, because the lighter body and neck, and perhaps the looser strings having more travel distance to sustain a note, allows the..." Read more

"...Frets reasonably dressed with no sharpness. Like the weight and ease of handling, much less of a workout than a full size P bass...." Read more

"These basses are great. Really light weight and easy to use. The ergonomics are great. I put flat wounds on and the sound is up there with my p-bass...." Read more

The Guitar Player's Perfect Guilty Pleasure Short Scale Bass!
5 out of 5 stars
The Guitar Player's Perfect Guilty Pleasure Short Scale Bass!
Just my opinion, but this just might be the guitar player's perfect guilty pleasure short scale bass! With its remarkably short 28" scale, it's so comfortable, balanced, light & easy to play! Amazingly inexpensive. Flawless fit & finish (at least mine was right out of the box - and in a really gorgeous matte slightly textured weathered black finish w/all black hardware). Just one minor out of the box issue - slight buzzing, but only on the E string and only when fretting the E on the first fret. So, possibly the second fret needed/needs minor dressing - but that was more than I wanted to attempt, so instead I simply raised the E string a hair at the bridge and the buzz was instantly gone, with no effect on E string volume that I could detect. The pickups sound fine to me. A true little gem at a truly bargain price. (Note - the gig bag was not included - it was a separate purchase - but for the price what can you expect?!)
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  • rgordon
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Guitar Player's Perfect Guilty Pleasure Short Scale Bass!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
    Color: Weathered BlackSize: Weathered BlackStyle: GuitarVerified Purchase
    Just my opinion, but this just might be the guitar player's perfect guilty pleasure short scale bass! With its remarkably short 28" scale, it's so comfortable, balanced, light & easy to play! Amazingly inexpensive. Flawless fit & finish (at least mine was right out of the box - and in a really gorgeous matte slightly textured weathered black finish w/all black hardware). Just one minor out of the box issue - slight buzzing, but only on the E string and only when fretting the E on the first fret. So, possibly the second fret needed/needs minor dressing - but that was more than I wanted to attempt, so instead I simply raised the E string a hair at the bridge and the buzz was instantly gone, with no effect on E string volume that I could detect. The pickups sound fine to me. A true little gem at a truly bargain price. (Note - the gig bag was not included - it was a separate purchase - but for the price what can you expect?!)
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    rgordon
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Guitar Player's Perfect Guilty Pleasure Short Scale Bass!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2024
    Just my opinion, but this just might be the guitar player's perfect guilty pleasure short scale bass! With its remarkably short 28" scale, it's so comfortable, balanced, light & easy to play! Amazingly inexpensive. Flawless fit & finish (at least mine was right out of the box - and in a really gorgeous matte slightly textured weathered black finish w/all black hardware). Just one minor out of the box issue - slight buzzing, but only on the E string and only when fretting the E on the first fret. So, possibly the second fret needed/needs minor dressing - but that was more than I wanted to attempt, so instead I simply raised the E string a hair at the bridge and the buzz was instantly gone, with no effect on E string volume that I could detect. The pickups sound fine to me. A true little gem at a truly bargain price. (Note - the gig bag was not included - it was a separate purchase - but for the price what can you expect?!)
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  • Jonathan H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great starter better than my squire
    Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2024
    Color: Metallic PurpleSize: Metallic PurpleStyle: GuitarVerified Purchase
    Recently bought a squire jazz 5 string for about twice the value this was and I was way more impressed by this than the squire. The squire had poorly done frets and all of the pots and the output jack were really noisy but this Ibanez was silent no noise I even preferred the action of the Ibanez. Great value. No sharp frets. Wicked light even for a four string. And overall felt solid compared to the squire. As an experienced player this was awesome to play.
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  • Psycho78
    5.0 out of 5 stars The quality is amazing.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2021
    Color: Transparent RedSize: Transparent RedStyle: GuitarVerified Purchase
    I'm in love with this bass.

    I found 4 reviewers on YT who said exactly the same thing, which is why I took a chance on the Ibanez Mikrobass.

    Professional instrument know-it-alls have said that short scale basses have a different tone than full scale (while making a face as if they smell a fart), and I was very curious about that, because... logic.

    After my own experimentation, I could detect no audible difference between my full scale Yamaha (BB350F/1997) and the Ibanez Mikrobass, both clean and on many amp and pedal settings... because, of course they both have the same gauge strings, are tuned to the same vibrational frequency and have virtually identical pickups, so... math.

    I love the feel of it, because the lighter body and neck, and perhaps the looser strings having more travel distance to sustain a note, allows the vibration of the strings to penetrate deeply into your hands and torso. For me, that really adds to the joy of playing. After a few days, I started to crave the feeling of it more and more.

    It goes without saying that the shorter, more narrow neck and looser strings makes it a lot more comfortable to play, for people with normal sized hands or smaller.

    If I were the seller, I would not be happy with those photos which leave you wondering about the body's finish. Well, let me tell you there is no hint of orange on my red body, just deep dark red, worthy of the blood god. And, through the clear coat, up close, you can see all of the wood grain detail, but at a distance, the dark specks give it a warm fuzz, that, how crazy is this, thematically suits this instrument in every way. The fuzz master, baby! Honestly, it's quite nice looking, IMO. Much better than I expected.

    And, the only imperfection I could detect was the volume knob sticks a little when turned all the way down, but I'm expecting it to wear in.

    In summation, it baffles me how this instrument, which has clearly had a ton of love poured into its design and quality control during assembly, can sell, new, for under $200.

    This is now my main instrument. I was not paid to say any of this.
    20 people found this helpful
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  • Graeme Armstrong
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid Bass
    Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024
    Color: Starlight BlueSize: Starlight BlueStyle: GuitarVerified Purchase
    Good product at the price point. Body and neck seem well made, pickups give good output and sound quality. Frets reasonably dressed with no sharpness. Like the weight and ease of handling, much less of a workout than a full size P bass. Only negative are the strings - they are absolutely awful, feel sharp and noisy even for round wounds. Changing them out for D’addario flat wounds right away.
    Just to stress what other reviewers have said - although it is short scale this bass is not a toy, you can get good deep punchy tones just a lot easier on the hands and arms than a regular bass.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Colonel
    5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
    Color: Weathered BlackSize: Weathered BlackStyle: GuitarVerified Purchase
    Good. Has to be set up for intonation and buzz. But good tone and playability.
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  • Zach Wright
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect guitar for the beginner player.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022
    Color: Transparent RedSize: Transparent RedStyle: GuitarVerified Purchase
    Right, let me give a back story before diving into this review. I'm a beginner bass player, haven't even learned how to play a full song yet. This is the second bass that I've purchased. The first one is a standard 34" scale bass which, as nice as it is, has proven a little difficult for me to play since I'm not used to stretching my hand and arm so much to reach the frets. I recently tried a micro bass at a local music shop and decided that would be the route for me to go.

    Fast forward a few days and I ordered this beauty via Amazon. It took a hell of a lot less time for it to ship in than I was quoted which is wonderful. I opened the box like an excited child on Christmas day and to my great surprise, the bass came assembled. I figured I'd have to assemble it and string it together, myself which wasn't a deterrent and let me tell ya, the pictures that I had seen don't do this beauty justice. She gleamed in the light the same way my 4Runner does after a good wash down. So beautiful.

    After tuning my bass to E standard, I plugged her in to my amp and began to play the few notes that I know how to play. The neck of the bass felt so comfortable in my hand, the frets weren't spaced too far apart, and the sound was fantastic. I even began creating my own bass lines and riffs because of the fun I was having. I've still gotta tinker just a smidgen more to get it to total comfort but as far as I'm concerned, this was absolutely the right choice to go with. I'm now genuinely excited to keep playing and improving. Would highly recommend to anyone with shorter arms/hands or for those who want a good starter bass though I think I'll be keeping this long after my skills improve.
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    Zach Wright
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect guitar for the beginner player.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022
    Right, let me give a back story before diving into this review. I'm a beginner bass player, haven't even learned how to play a full song yet. This is the second bass that I've purchased. The first one is a standard 34" scale bass which, as nice as it is, has proven a little difficult for me to play since I'm not used to stretching my hand and arm so much to reach the frets. I recently tried a micro bass at a local music shop and decided that would be the route for me to go.

    Fast forward a few days and I ordered this beauty via Amazon. It took a hell of a lot less time for it to ship in than I was quoted which is wonderful. I opened the box like an excited child on Christmas day and to my great surprise, the bass came assembled. I figured I'd have to assemble it and string it together, myself which wasn't a deterrent and let me tell ya, the pictures that I had seen don't do this beauty justice. She gleamed in the light the same way my 4Runner does after a good wash down. So beautiful.

    After tuning my bass to E standard, I plugged her in to my amp and began to play the few notes that I know how to play. The neck of the bass felt so comfortable in my hand, the frets weren't spaced too far apart, and the sound was fantastic. I even began creating my own bass lines and riffs because of the fun I was having. I've still gotta tinker just a smidgen more to get it to total comfort but as far as I'm concerned, this was absolutely the right choice to go with. I'm now genuinely excited to keep playing and improving. Would highly recommend to anyone with shorter arms/hands or for those who want a good starter bass though I think I'll be keeping this long after my skills improve.
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  • Chris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy
    Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2024
    Color: Weathered BlackSize: Weathered BlackStyle: GuitarVerified Purchase
    Minimal setup required, sounds and looks great
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  • Twitch.tv/rivas_fa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un increíble bajo.
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 27, 2024
    Color: Metallic PurpleSize: Metallic PurpleStyle: GuitarVerified Purchase
    En definitiva, es un bajo increíble. Después de usarlo un aproximado de casi 2 meses la verdad no me queda palabras para expresar lo increíble que es.
    El tamaño es reducido al de un bajo normal, haciéndolo más fácil aprender a tocarlo. El tamaño es un poco más pequeño de una guitarra eléctrica común. Para personas que ya saben cómo tocar se les hará muy divertido de usar y cómodo, ya que puedes hacer lo que ya haces en un bajo de ¨tamaño normal¨ de manera más rápida. Yo tenía un conocimiento principiante con un bajo realmente malísimo y muy dañado, este me ha permitido desenvolverme de una manera fascinante. Este bajo cuenta con 20 trastes (donde comúnmente son 22 o 24 en un bajo ¨normal¨) pero esto no te detiene de tocar para nada, a no ser que busques hacer melodías, pero, realmente si no tienes un nivel increíblemente avanzado no lo necesitaras hasta mucho tiempo el día de mañana. La versatilidad con este bajo es muy buena, pero, considero que es difícil por sí solo para llegar a tocar Metal o algún genero pesado similar, este necesitaría de pedales de efectos, etc.
    El color y diseño morado es increíble, realmente la foto no muestra lo buenísimo que se ve en persona, es fascinante el color y roba miradas a donde sea este instrumento. Todas las piezas realmente son de calidad. Recomiendo encarecidamente utilizar un pañuelo para limpiar después de usarse (no siempre porque para ser realistas, no siempre se va a hacer) y así conservar su calidad.
    Realmente el precio vale totalmente la pena, dudo mucho que alguien se llegue a arrepentir de esta compra.
    para mi es un 10/10
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    Twitch.tv/rivas_fa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Un increíble bajo.
    Reviewed in Mexico on January 27, 2024
    En definitiva, es un bajo increíble. Después de usarlo un aproximado de casi 2 meses la verdad no me queda palabras para expresar lo increíble que es.
    El tamaño es reducido al de un bajo normal, haciéndolo más fácil aprender a tocarlo. El tamaño es un poco más pequeño de una guitarra eléctrica común. Para personas que ya saben cómo tocar se les hará muy divertido de usar y cómodo, ya que puedes hacer lo que ya haces en un bajo de ¨tamaño normal¨ de manera más rápida. Yo tenía un conocimiento principiante con un bajo realmente malísimo y muy dañado, este me ha permitido desenvolverme de una manera fascinante. Este bajo cuenta con 20 trastes (donde comúnmente son 22 o 24 en un bajo ¨normal¨) pero esto no te detiene de tocar para nada, a no ser que busques hacer melodías, pero, realmente si no tienes un nivel increíblemente avanzado no lo necesitaras hasta mucho tiempo el día de mañana. La versatilidad con este bajo es muy buena, pero, considero que es difícil por sí solo para llegar a tocar Metal o algún genero pesado similar, este necesitaría de pedales de efectos, etc.
    El color y diseño morado es increíble, realmente la foto no muestra lo buenísimo que se ve en persona, es fascinante el color y roba miradas a donde sea este instrumento. Todas las piezas realmente son de calidad. Recomiendo encarecidamente utilizar un pañuelo para limpiar después de usarse (no siempre porque para ser realistas, no siempre se va a hacer) y así conservar su calidad.
    Realmente el precio vale totalmente la pena, dudo mucho que alguien se llegue a arrepentir de esta compra.
    para mi es un 10/10
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  • Flavio Guido de Carvalho
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo som
    Reviewed in Brazil on July 11, 2022
    Color: Weathered BlackSize: Weathered BlackStyle: GuitarVerified Purchase
    Um ibanez dispensa comentários. Que baixo incrível e com um som muito bom. Eu só não me atentei na descrição que se tratava de um baixo 3/4, mas tudo bem, amei o som dele.
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  • Gata loca
    5.0 out of 5 stars Es precioso
    Reviewed in Spain on September 26, 2024
    Color: BlackSize: 3/4 sizeStyle: 4-StringVerified Purchase
    De momento no puedo decir nada porque lo acabamos de recibir, es para un niño zurdo de siete años. Tiene muy buena pinta.
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  • bookoholic
    3.0 out of 5 stars False advertising - no bag or strap
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2024
    Color: BlackSize: 3/4 sizeStyle: 4-StringVerified Purchase
    As other reviewers have said, this item does not come with strap or carry case.
    Can’t comment on the actual bass as it was bought as a gift for someone else.
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