The Ibanez GSR280QA is a bass that's fast playing, lightweight and with perfectly matched electronics. Proving that guitars don't have to be expensive to sound great, the GSR280QA provides swift riffing and sizzling sounds for both beginners and veterans.
 
Equipped with a slim maple neck that's easy to grip and heavenly to riff on, you'll love launching adventurous basslines. Matched with medium sized frets for increased note accuracy, you'll find even complex songs flow with ease. That's all voiced by a pair of Dynamix J pickups, giving your thumping grooves a bright and aggressive character. It gets better though, because there's a Phat II EQ to gives your low-end an extra shot of sonic muscle. Take the next step in performance with the GSR280QA.
It's time to get funky. A pair of Ibanez's Dynamix J pickups lend your tone a bright and booming character that just ooze with groove. Packed with low end depth and a pronounced mid-range, these J style pickups can give your music vibrance and energy. And with two positions to choose from, there's plenty of tonal flexibility to command in the GSR280QA.
But their standout feature is a set of controls that allow you to shape your sound on the fly. Tone and volume dials set the stage, while a unique PHAT II EQ provides an enormous bass boost. Crank this dial when you need that extra low end oomph to make the room shake.
Fretting beauty. Equipped with a purpleheart fingerboard, you'll find lines, licks, and riffs easy to execute on the GSR280QA. That's because its natural, smooth character makes navigating the 22 frets a breeze, and serves to emphasize the rich bass tones this Ibanez generates. Loaded with medium sized frets, you'll enjoy an effortless string action and enhanced note accuracy, a feature that any level of player will love.
Underneath that gorgeous purpleheart fretboard is a slim and strong maple neck. Carved into an ergonomic, easy to hold profile, you'll be able to play for hours without fatigue or difficulty. Because it's so stable you'll be able to swiftly change positions around the neck, allowing for expansive and adventurous playing!
Body
Style: SR
Material: Okoume
Neck & Fingerboard
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Purpleheart
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium
Hardware & Electronics
Neck Pickup: Dynamix J
Bridge Pickup: Dynamix J
Controls: Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Tone, PHAT II EQ