Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar
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Compact and comfortable.
Having trouble fitting in? If it's because you're pierced and tattooed and attend a prepped out conservative school far from urban areas, we can't help you. If it's because you need a smaller bass for the tour bus or running scales in cramped quarters, we can. The Ibanez Mikro electric bass offers anyone who needs a compact axe or the comfort of a smaller neck (most especially young rockers) a real alternative to small bass guitars that are really only toys.
Features
- Neck: GRSM 4, 28.60"
- Body: Agathis body
- Frets: Medium frets
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Inlay: Pearl dot
- Bridge: B10 bridge
- Neck pickup: PSNDP neck pickup
- Middle pickup: PSNDJ bridge pickup
- Hardware color: Chrome
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Pros
- Fun to play (15)
- Good feel (12)
- Good tone (12)
- Good pick up (9)
- Solid electronics (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Practicing (14)
- Jamming (12)
- Small venues (5)
- Recording (4)
- School bands (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Experienced (11), Novice (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Good buy for the money!
I've been playing electric bass since 1962. Never been a full time pro, but a I've been a part-time, weekend warrior for many years. Fender and Ibanez 34" scale basses have be...Read complete review
I've been playing electric bass since 1962. Never been a full time pro, but a I've been a part-time, weekend warrior for many years. Fender and Ibanez 34" scale basses have been my mainstay for most of those years. I've owned more Fender than Ibanez, but I've always liked the Ibanez as a better bang for the buck.
Due to age, and Mr. Arthur Itis, I added short scale (30") basses to my arsenal about 10 years ago. About 4 years ago I switched to them full time. My Short Scales consist of a couple of custom James Basses, fretted and fretless; a Mustang; and a Squier Jaguar.
I also have a Fender P-Jr, which is the same scale as the Ibanez Micro. The P-Jr has been upgraded with the addition of a J-Bridge pup, a 4-way switch for pup selection, and a tone control (stack-knob for volume and tone). It's a fabulous little instrument. But unfortunately, no longer offered and virtually impossible to find in the used market. I really wanted to get another one, but got tired of looking. I have gigged a number of times with this little guy and found it to be very capable.
I bought the Mikro as a backup to the P-Jr. I found the Mikro to be a very decent bass in spite of the price, and a tremendous little instrument when price is factored in. Mine had a couple of sharp frets when I got it, now fixed. It came with round-wounds, which I detest. It now has D'Addario half-rounds. The nut on mine really needs to be replaced, it looks like someone got after it with a file. The tuners may need replacing down the road. The pickups are not bad, and very much OK for the uses I have for the bass. The bridge could be better, but it does the job and is understandable for the price.
I've used it for band practices and jams with my friends. In those environments, it performed as needed and expected. No complaints. I've not yet, however, gigged with it.
I do recommend the Ibanez Mikro for any electric bassist that is in need of a compact bass and doesn't want to break the bank, or even stretch it. You may or may not have to do anything to it, simply depends upon your needs and desires. But straight out of the box, it's a very nice little instrument.
As far as a gigbag goes, the Ibanez one is a lot better the short scale bass bag I got from Redondo Music for their short scale bass. Many standard type guitar cases will fit it, but a few are a just a little shy in length. Try it out before you buy, or at least ask for the measurements before you order.
Hope this helps.
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great little bass
Bought it for grandson but didn't want to give it to him! Really fun to play and fits him much better. Sound was very good through my 1X15 or his 8" Marshall. ...Read complete review
Bought it for grandson but didn't want to give it to him! Really fun to play and fits him much better. Sound was very good through my 1X15 or his 8" Marshall. Will change the strings right away, however. Much better than comparables...
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
Cons
- Cheap Components
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
- Rock Concerts
- School Bands
Comments about Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar:
This is a solid bass. The short scale is easy to play. I am impressed at the quality for an instrument in this price range. It was cheaper than my first guitar back in the late 1980s and plays much better. The electronics, etc. are adequate and sound fine, but are typical of a low-priced instrument. The pickups are okay (and replacing them with something significantly better would more than double what I paid for the bass itself); replacing the pots and the knobs would be a cheap upgrade that I am seriously considering, but is not an urgent need.
I bought this because I was having difficulty with my fretting hand and some of the stretches while playing on my 34", regular scale bass. This bass is much easier to play and doesn't feel much different than my Telecaster, even though it does have a longer scale than my guitar.
The sound quality is acceptable. The tones are good. Short scale basses sometimes sound a little muddy or "loose" in the deep bass, such as when playing notes in the first few frets. This one is typical in that regard. It isn't a bad sound, just different than when playing the higher tension strings on a longer scale bass. There are a few songs where I choose to play in a different position to keep the feel a bit tighter, but that is a small problem and a result of the scale length and not the quality of the instrument.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Recording
Comments about Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar:
I actually bought this for my adult son, he was in a car accident that left him in a wheelchair with limited use of his hands. He was a very good bassist/drummer so thought the short scale would make things easier and be good therapy to help recover some use in his hands. This was a level 3 used instrument. I was very surprised to find it was in perfect shape except for a missing strap button, a trip to my parts drawer and one minute later it was perfect. I normally play guitar but fill in on bass at times. I plugged this in to check things out and found it sounded pretty good and the short scale made it play really fast. It's about the size of a normal guitar and very light, very comfy to play. The fret ends could use a little rounding off but otherwise played very well out of the box (maybe the person that returned it had it set-up?) In the end I took it to my son and he was very happy and excited to get back into playing again, it's been two years since his accident and he was able to do a few runs on it right away. I am considering getting another one for myself it really is a cool little bass and a good value.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Small Venues
Comments about Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar:
I've been teaching basic bass and I wanted to get a bass for students with small hands or kids. After reading reviews on different short scale basses I figured this would be the one. I already have Ibanez 34" scale and Ibanez 5 string basses in addition to the other basses. The only other short scale bass I have is an Epiphone Viola (Beatle Bass) and that sounds great. This one really surprised me with how small it is and it's so easy to play. It came triple packaged, no damage, pretty Starlight Blue, good intonation, needed tuning, perfect string height. Weighs in at 6.8 pounds.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- Small Venues
Comments about Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar:
okay, so after a few years you'll want an upgrade. But if you are small and want to start bass, this is a good beginner bass. Since i am now on an intermediate level now, i tend to complain about this bass somewhat. The tone knob is loose and the intonation was slightly off, but these can be fixed. Also i'm not the biggest fan of the neck, i prefer maple. Also the p pickup is great, but the bottom one you can't really tell the difference and doesn't add much to the tone. Stock strings are alright, but it sounds so much better with nickel wounds. Good bass for beginners but eventually you'll need a better one.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
- School Bands
- Small Venues
Comments about Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar:
Perfect! We bought this for our son as his first bass. It is a great starter bass. Beautiful sound and small enough for his hands. Jamming right along with dad who is in a professional band.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar:
As a 30 year drummer, I had no idea where to start when shopping for a bass guitar for my 9 y.o. son. I spent a lot of time talking with my guitarists and bassist about what to look for. After careful consideration, the Mikro is the perfect size for his hands and the tone and appearance is awesome. Paired with a small practice amp, it was the perfect Christmas gift. Now he's working on learning how to rock!
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar:
I received the red one.
Everything is perfect , the frets , the color , &
the finish .
I put some tapewound flatwound strings , and
it sounds great. would not get rid of it
for anything . Love the size , and short scale.
Get one and play with ease!!!!
Pros
- Fun To Play
Cons
- Poor Quality Craftsmanship
Best Uses
- Practicing
Comments about Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar:
It is a small bass, really recomend this for kids who want to learn and begin in music. It is perfect for the first bass experience. The sound its good. The only thing I didnt gave 5 stars its because the imput had problems when we tried to put a bigger Planet Waves cable, maybe it uses a smaller cable. You cant ask for more on your first bass. I recomend this for kids.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Pick Up
- Good Tone
- Small size
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar:
I bought this for my fiancé she's only 5'1" and it fits her perfect. She was borrowing her dads steinberger spirit bass and this one sounds better. I got her the metallic purple one and it looks great. works good for picking and slap.
Pros
- Fun To Play
- Good Feel
- Good Tone
- Solid Electronics
Cons
Best Uses
- Jamming
- Practicing
Comments about Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Short-Scale Bass Guitar:
Was concerned about the qualify at this price. Arrived and was setup well out of the box. Plays well, good action, stays in tune, smaller size is nice for guitar players. Tone is a little better than expected.
