Ibanez miKro GSRM20 Left-handed Bass Guitar - Black Reviews

I bought this bass because I could no longer fret lefthanded because of an injury. I love it! Great tone! Perfect size for me. Definitely recommend.

Having recently gotten back into bass I didn't wanna shell out an arm and leg for a setup went with this Ibanez setup and I have absolutely 0 complaints. Highly recommend picking it up if you're looking for a solid bass at a reasonable price.

Don't let the size or price scare you away because this little gem is sure to put a smile on your face. You will most likely have to set this up however because its super low price does not meet the Sweetwater 55point check threshold. With that in mind, or if you are uncomfortable doing your own set-up, this may not be for you. I put a graph tech tusq nut on it {you can skip that though} so I had to sand and file the nut slots. The truss rod was completely slacked off so it had too much bow under string tension at tune. A little tightening with the supplied allen wrench took care of that. I then had to lower the strings some, as well as set the intonation. Then I adjusted the pick-up heights. When I plugged it in, the combination of the P&J pickups produced a pleasant variety of tones. I was pleased with how they sounded. Ibanez has always done necks well and this was no exception, even at this price point. No fret buzz with the action set fairly low, the way I like it. The short scale of 28.6" plays more like a guitar and would be a perfect choice for someone with small hands or a younger person starting out. That's not to say it's not for adults, nor is it a toy. It produces good low end too. It is really a joy and so much fun to play that you will think you're a kid again. I chose this to use while researching and deciding what full scale {34"} bass to get. I will be using this as a backup and would have no problem playing it live.

Being a beginner guitar player I wanted to try my hands at the Bass just for something that would give me a different routine from practicing only the 6 string. This bass is a short scale which is almost the same length as my electric guitars and it is also way lighter than my electric guitars. I have it paired with a Fender Rumble 15 Bass amp. and to me, it sounds good enough. If I was a seasoned Bass player or someone whose main interest is the bass guitar I would probably get something more expensive because my knowledge of Bass guitars would be better. However, I'm totally satisfied with this set up because it serves the purpose that I got it for.

Thank you for sending me this item with a robust packaging service; The large bubble wrap within the outer box, was enough to endure the long distance transportation.

Because my sales manager, Colton Kreuzer gave me quick and detailed explanations, I can say I'm satisfied with my product as well as Sweetwater's service.

Thank you Sweetwater!!!

I recently purchased my Ibanez Mikro from Sweetwater. David Hoffman was my sales engineer and he was very helpful especially in making sure I received the lightest one in the warehouse. Because of SW's in depth inspection before shipment, my bass arrived double packed and in perfect condition.

The Mikro is a phenomenal bass that's one of the pro's best kept secrets. While it's passive, with the right amp you can get a J bass, P bass, or MM bass tone out of it. It takes some practice balancing between the J and P pickups. I found dialing back the P bass pickup and leaving the J on full I get a growly MM style sound. The bass is compact, light, and very well built. The fretwork and neck are perfection. If you are just starting out, or an old pro like me, this is a good bass to have in your collection. It's light, very transportable, and outperforms basses twice its price. Highly recommended! Also 5 stars to David Hoffman and Sweetwater! Where I do all my music shopping.

The fit & finish of this lightweight bass is far better than expected, given its price point -- but that's also been my positive experience with other instruments made in Indonesia. Plus it's very playable for smaller hands like mine, especially with its short scale and narrow neck. There was no fret buzz and the the fret wires seemed well fitted to the neck. Setup and quality seemed fine right out of the box.
This little gem is good enough for more than beginners or home recording. I've played it in our live streaming church services and for an out-of-town conference recently, with no problems.You can buy a nicer bass, but none at this price.
NOTE: Its 39-inch length and 11-inch width is somewhat unusual for a bass, but about the same as a typical solid-body electric guitar. So I found that an electric guitar gig bag would carry it just right.

This the second Ibanez bass guitar that bought this year. This bass is miKro to say the least but fun to play.
I could believe for being on the short side how big of a sound you get. I was without a doubt impressed.

I'm a guitar player, decided to get a bass to mess around with. I didn't want to go spend money for something I may play a couple times a week. The MiKro GSRM20 has been a perfect fit. The only downfall but a easy fix. Was some lose soldering points which resulted in the bass not being grounded. Again easy fix. Overall fun to play at a very affordable price.

I got this for my son in law. He's been wanting bass lessons, but he's a lefty. I set it up for him and gave him lessons and some exercises. The short scale made it easier for him to practice scales. The pick ups are way better than I expected.