General

Most big name builders tend to push the price up as soon as an extra couple of strings is added to one of their bass models. Somehow, Ibanez have managed to avoid this pitfall with the GSR-206B-WNF and offer ambitious bassists with a smaller budget full access to a great quality 6-string bass.

The Ibanez GSR206B-WNF: Construction

The high comfort of the 5-piece maple neck fitted to this bass is probably a big enough selling point but comes fully backed-up by a sleek Gio Series-grade mahogany SR-shaped body and rosewood fretboard with 22 frets. The result is a warm, round sound with masses of sustain that's registered by two mounted Ibanez Dynamix humbuckers that add a satisfying edge and, using the active bass boost function, gives it that tasty, extra nudge. From the hardware to the finish, this Ibanez bass is undeniably built to last.

The Ibanez Gio Series

Ibanez have been taking care of the budget-conscious musician for years with their beloved Gio Series. The models included in this range are fully honed, no-fuss instruments minus all the bells and whistles you'll never need. The finish is usually kept muted and nicely subtle while nothing has been skimped on the materials, including the hardware and pickups. While the Ibanez GSR206B is perhaps not that interesting to a veteran session musician, the price and quality here does offer any ambitious beginners the opportunity hone to their skills using a more-than worthy instrument.