Ibanez - GSR186-PW Pearl White
The GSR186-PW Pearl White from Ibanez condenses the essence of a 6-string bass into a sleek, accessible format. Designed for musicians who want to push their bass vocabulary a little further, this satin-finish white version from the Gio series boasts a serious configuration: double-coil pickups, okoume body and purpleheart fingerboard. This model is aimed at bassists who want to move towards more strings, as well as those who like to alternate styles with fluidity. With its standard 34" (864 mm) pitch, screw-in maple neck and chrome hardware, it's all there to help you play smoothly and carve out groovy bass lines without weighing your shoulders down. An instrument designed to keep up with your explorations without flinching, while retaining that aesthetic touch that's always a pleasure.
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As for the pickups, the Ibanez GSR186-PW Pearl White is no slouch: 2 Dynamix humbuckers let you alternate between mellow grooves, well-defined riffs and slobbery fuzz. The 2 volume pots let you control each pickup independently, and the central tone adds that touch of sonic modelling that can make all the difference. You don't have to slap non-stop, but you might want to.
With its 22 frets and 400 mm radius, the GSR186-PW Pearl White from Ibanez invites you to dare to go wild, even on the highs. The purpleheart fingerboard offers a good balance between glide and grip, making it ideal for those who like to mix styles in the blink of an eye. Do you juggle mellow jazz, raspy metal and bouncy funk? This bass will keep up without grumbling.
The Gio series, of which this GSR186-PW Pearl White is a part, was designed by Ibanez to offer a well-built instrument without entering the variable-rate credit market. And yet, the satin finish, oil-bath action and B16 bridge are a reminder that nothing has been botched. If you're looking for a bass with length, comfort and a bit of bass response, while maintaining a format that holds up, it would be a shame to pass it up. Come on, you can't refuse a 6-string bass to tame.
Bassists who like to tinker will appreciate the simplicity of wiring the Ibanez GSR186-PW Pearl White. You don't need a PhD to work out how it sounds. It's a great gateway to the world of 6-strings, without getting lost in the abstruse settings.
Features
Other features
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Ibanez GSR186-PW Pearl White
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6-string electric bass
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Manufacturer reference : GSR186PW
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Series : Gio
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Body shape : JB type
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Construction : Solid body & screw neck
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Back contour : Sculpted
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Tuning fork : 864 mm (34")
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Colour : Pearl White
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Body material : Okoume
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Finish / body : Satin polyurethane
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Neck : Maple
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Finish / neck : Satin polyurethane
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Shape / neck : C, GSR6
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Fingerboard : Purpleheart
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Radius : 400 mm (15,75")
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Fingerboard markings : White dots
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Number of frets: 22
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Frets type : Medium
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Saddle size: 54 mm
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Saddle material: Plastic
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Pickup configuration: HH
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Neck pickup: Humbucker Dynamix
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Bridge pickup: Humbucker Dynamix
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Settings: 2 Volume, 1 Tone
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Bridge : B16
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Mechanics: Oil bath
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Fittings finish : Chrome
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Strings : .032 / .125
To find out more...
A clip-on tuner will prevent any surprises before the first riff, and a spare set of .032/.125 strings will save you from any pre-concert mishaps.
An external preamp can really get the GSR186-PW Pearl White off the ground.
Even if the bass is already blistering, a DI box with parametric EQ or a well-dosed compressor will help you tame the bass... or free it completely. Something to think about before you go out on stage or in the studio.
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