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product_id: 527572309
title: "Ibanez miKro GSRM20 Bass Guitar - Transparent Red"
brand: "ibanez"
price: "$1606.33"
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Ibanez"
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# Poplar body with maple neck for balanced tone 28.6" short scale for easy play 2 single-coil pickups for versatile sound Ibanez miKro GSRM20 Bass Guitar - Transparent Red

**Brand:** ibanez
**Price:** $1606.33
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Own the stage with compact power and killer tone!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Ibanez miKro GSRM20 Bass Guitar - Transparent Red by ibanez
- **How much does it cost?** $1606.33 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/527572309-ibanez-mikro-gsrm20-bass-guitar-transparent-red)

## Best For

- ibanez enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ibanez brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Signature Sound:** Dual single-coil pickups capture full, dynamic bass tones that rival full-size models.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Short 28.6" scale perfect for smaller hands and tight spaces—play anywhere, anytime.
- • **Ready Out of the Box:** Comes fully assembled and tuned—jump straight into your creative flow without delay.
- • **Premium Craftsmanship:** Poplar body and maple neck deliver rich tone and lightweight comfort, built to pro standards.
- • **Iconic Transparent Red:** Striking finish reveals natural wood grain with a deep, blood-red glow—stand out on stage and off.

## Overview

The Ibanez miKro GSRM20 is a professional-grade short-scale electric bass guitar featuring a 28.6" scale length, poplar body, maple neck, and dual single-coil pickups. Designed for comfort and versatility, it offers a full, rich sound in a compact form factor ideal for beginners, players with smaller hands, or those needing a portable instrument without compromising quality or tone.

## Description

Don't be fooled into thinking the Ibanez GSR micro is a toy. It’s made to the same high standards of the other GIO series guitars. The Gsrm20 features, small scale SR body, full sound pickups, the same construction, same materials, and same set-up and inspection as its full size counterparts. Its shorter 28. 6” scale makes it perfect for tour buses, space-restricted home studios, folks with smaller hands, as well as young rockers or beginners.

Review: The quality is amazing. - 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.
Review: Perfect guitar for the beginner player. - 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 desertcart. 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.

## Features

- Short-scale Electric Bass with Poplar Body
- 2 Single-coil Pickups - Transparent Red
- Jatoba Fingerboard
- Maple Neck

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01199PW7Q |
| Back Material Type | Maple Wood |
| Body Material | Poplar |
| Body Material Type | Poplar |
| Brand | Ibanez |
| Brand Name | Ibanez |
| Colour | Transparent Red |
| Connector Type | 6.35mm Jack |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 151 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood Fretboard w/ White Dot Inlay |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00887802128329 |
| Guitar Bridge System | B10 Fixed Bridge |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | S-S |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | Bass Guitar only |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Item Dimensions | 99.1 x 29.2 x 5.8 Centimeters |
| Item Type Name | bass guitar |
| Item Weight | 6.9 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Hoshino USA |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GSRM20TR |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | GSRM20 |
| Model Number | GSRM20TR |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number Of Strings | 4 |
| Operation Mode | Electric |
| Scale Length | 28.6 |
| Size | Transparent Red |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Top Material Type | Maple Wood |
| UPC | 887802128329 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ibanez
- **Size:** Transparent Red
- **Colour:** Transparent Red
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 104.2 x 45.7 x 8.9 Centimeters
- **Top Material Type:** Maple

## Images

![Ibanez miKro GSRM20 Bass Guitar - Transparent Red - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61a-rdMQLmL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can anyone tell me if there is a difference between fret spacing on this ibanez mikro bass and the squire ss jaguar?**
A: The mikrobass has a 28.5" scale length, and I'm pretty sure the jaguar has a 30" scale length so the mikrobass will have frets a bit closer together. I've had mine for a good while now, and I gotta say,  I really enjoy the mikrobass!! It's light, small, zippy as can be, and has great tonal versatility for so inexpensive an instrument! Hope this helps!

**Q: does this come with the cable?**
A: No. You need your own.

**Q: where is it made?**
A: Mine was made in Indonesia. I've been told they are made for about $10-25 each. BUT mine is easy to play, has good sound, and doesn't feel cheap.

**Q: Right under "neck material type" "maple" it says number of strings 6. does it have 4 strings or 6?**
A: Mine was a 4-string bass, as it says in the heading.  Probably a cut-and-paste mistake in the details listed. Anyway, Amazon is good about returns--or just learn to play a 6-string bass ;)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The quality is amazing.
*by P***8 on 19 December 2021*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect guitar for the beginner player.
*by Z***T on 28 January 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome
*by F***A on 12 August 2025*

I'm not a bass player. I am a guitar player. I love the way this thing plays. I let my bass player play it at our last rehearsal. He loved it as well. He said he couldn't believe how good it played for the price. Everything is made with CNC machines nowadays. They put a block of wood on a table and hit start and the machine does all the cutting. That's why low end guitars are so good nowadays. There's not much room for human error. The computer is as skilled as any professional Craftsman. It doesn't mess up. The main thing you're paying for when you're paying for a higher end guitar is exotic woods and better hardware. This thing is awesome

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