Ibanez GSRM20-BS Bass Guitar

The Ibanez GSRM20-BS miKro is a short-scale four-string electric bass for players who prefer a more compact instrument without losing a conventional bass-guitar layout. Finished in Brown Sunburst, it combines a 28.6-inch scale with a poplar body, maple neck and a versatile pair of passive pickups. Its reduced overall length makes it practical for travel, lessons and smaller rehearsal spaces.

Short-scale comfort without giving up bass range

The GSRM20 uses a 28.6-inch scale, noticeably shorter than a conventional 34-inch bass. Frets are closer together, which can reduce the reach required for some fingerings and stretches. This can suit younger learners and adults who find long-scale basses tiring. It is still tuned E-A-D-G like a standard four-string bass, so you can use familiar bass parts and learning materials. String tension and feel will differ from long-scale models, especially when using heavy-handed techniques.

Passive P/J pickups for flexible tones

Ibanez equips the miKro with a Dynamix P pickup at the neck and a Dynamix J pickup at the bridge. Separate pickup volume controls let you mix their contributions, while a shared tone knob helps soften or brighten the overall response. The result is a useful range from rounder accompaniment sounds to more focused note attack. Because the electronics are passive, there is no onboard preamp battery to manage.

Neck, bridge and hardware

The GSRM4 maple neck supports 22 medium frets, with simple dot position markers. A B10 bridge provides individual string adjustment to help with intonation and action. Manufacturer specifications vary by production region and year for the fingerboard wood, so the exact wood species should be checked on the supplied instrument rather than assumed. The standard recommended carrying bag is a separate accessory unless expressly included in the product offer.

Who should choose the miKro bass?

The GSRM20-BS is a good fit for beginners, travelling bassists, smaller-handed players or guitarists adding bass to a home recording setup. If you prefer the longer string feel of a standard bass, compare the miKro with a 34-inch model before buying. Barbad Musical Instruments can help with compact bass amplification, accessories and UAE delivery.