---
product_id: 4485303
title: "GSRM25BK MiKro - Black"
brand: "ibanez"
price: "$1291.40"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 11
category: "Ibanez"
url: https://www.desertcart.ec/products/4485303-gsrm25bk-mikro-black
store_origin: EC
region: Ecuador
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# 5-string versatility 28.6” short scale for comfort Poplar body with maple neck GSRM25BK MiKro - Black

**Brand:** ibanez
**Price:** $1291.40
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Small Scale, Big Impact – Own the groove, wherever you go!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GSRM25BK MiKro - Black by ibanez
- **How much does it cost?** $1291.40 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Short 28.6” scale length makes playing effortless and perfect for smaller hands or tight spaces.
- • **Rich Tonal Palette:** Dual single-coil pickups deliver full, punchy sound that rivals full-size basses.
- • **Premium Craftsmanship:** Poplar body and maple neck ensure durability and classic Ibanez quality.
- • **Beginner-Friendly Design:** Lightweight 7 lbs and ergonomic build ideal for new players and pros on the go.
- • **Studio-Ready Flexibility:** 5-string setup expands your sonic range, perfect for recording and live jamming.

## Overview

The Ibanez GSRM25BK MiKro is a professional-grade 5-string electric bass featuring a compact 28.6” short scale ideal for players with smaller hands or limited space. Crafted with a poplar body and maple neck, it delivers rich tones through dual single-coil pickups. Lightweight and durable, this bass is perfect for beginners, touring musicians, and home studio artists seeking full sound without the bulk.

## 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 Gsrm25 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: Excellent short scale bass guitar - Great bass, and not just for its price range. I only have a few basses, but this one is my go-to. The tuning stays pretty consistent, and it’s easy to dial in a good tone. I’m still a beginner, and I highly recommend this for other beginners. It’s a short scale bass, so it’s easier for my hands to reach across frets on it.
Review: Perfect Bass For My Recording Needs - I've had this guitar for a year so I feel god about this review. I bought this because I'm a guitarist and my wife and I record our own music at home. I had been using another old 4 string short scale bass that was given to me a long time ago and wasn't ideal to say the least. I'm experimenting with a low B on some songs and needed the 5th string. This is perfect. I know some purists say the intonation isn't ideal but for me it's a blast. Not being a full time bass player, the shortcomings don't affect me at all. Using Amp-Lit-ude, I can get any sound I need. On another note, I replaced the factory strings with Ibanez IEBS 5 Coated Nickel Wound Mikro Bass Guitar Strings and wow, I'm done. I had to get them on another Sweet music site but they are cheap and are made specifically for this guitar. All in all it works for me in my simple studio and isn't 4 1/2 feet long and awkward.

## Features

- 5-string Electric Bass with Poplar Body
- 2 Single-coil Pickups - Black
- Jatoba Fingerboard
- Maple Neck

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00987CF9A |
| Back Material Type | Designed specifically for right-handed players, ensuring a comfortable playing experience |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,700 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #65 in Electric Bass Guitars |
| Body Material | Basswood |
| Body Material Type | Basswood |
| Brand | Ibanez |
| Brand Name | Ibanez |
| Color | Black |
| Connector Type | 1/4" Jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 222 Reviews |
| Fretboard Material Type | Rosewood |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00606559778034 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Magnetic Combination |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Included Components | not included |
| Instrument | Electric Bass Guitar |
| Instrument Size | 16 Count (Pack of 4392) |
| Item Dimensions | 39 x 11.5 x 2.3 inches |
| Item Type Name | Bass Guitar |
| Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Hoshino USA |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GSRM25BK |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Model Name | GSRM25 |
| Model Number | GSRM25BK |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 5 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Scale Length | 28.6 |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| Top Material Type | Poplar Wood |
| UPC | 606559778034 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Ibanez electric guitars and basses are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of (1) one year from the date of original retail purchase. Please visit http://www2. Ibanez. Com/support/warrantyterms for terms and conditions. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Ibanez
- **Size:** 16 Count (Pack of 4392)
- **Color:** Black
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 42 x 17.5 x 3.5 inches
- **Top Material Type:** Poplar
- **Back Material Type:** Basswood, Maple
- **String Material Type:** Nickel
- **Finish Type:** Lacquered
- **Instrument:** Electric Bass Guitar
- **Item Weight:** 7 Pounds

## Images

![GSRM25BK MiKro - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712SP15KoEL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this come with a gig bag?**
A: At the time I purchased mine, it did not.  I ordered a gig bag at the same time.

**Q: How floppy is the low/b string?**
A: Not bad at all.  I have two higher end Carvin 5 strings and the Ibanez is no worse.  For the money you can' beat it, plus it saves you back being much lighter.  Great for practice.

**Q: I notice that the tone knob/pot also acts like a volume knob. when turned down, the overall volume goes way down and vice versa. is this normal?**
A: Yeah, the lower the tone the volume is effected.  Depends on the Amp you use as well.  I have the rumble 50 bass Amp and tuning the B string is a challenge if done by ear. I've played for 45 years and tune my 4 strings with ease. The lowest one always gave me problems

**Q: Can this bass be detuned to play heavy metal?**
A: This is a short scale bass so you will need heavy gauge short scale strings.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent short scale bass guitar
*by D***D on May 17, 2026*

Great bass, and not just for its price range. I only have a few basses, but this one is my go-to. The tuning stays pretty consistent, and it’s easy to dial in a good tone. I’m still a beginner, and I highly recommend this for other beginners. It’s a short scale bass, so it’s easier for my hands to reach across frets on it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect Bass For My Recording Needs
*by D***D on October 19, 2024*

I've had this guitar for a year so I feel god about this review. I bought this because I'm a guitarist and my wife and I record our own music at home. I had been using another old 4 string short scale bass that was given to me a long time ago and wasn't ideal to say the least. I'm experimenting with a low B on some songs and needed the 5th string. This is perfect. I know some purists say the intonation isn't ideal but for me it's a blast. Not being a full time bass player, the shortcomings don't affect me at all. Using Amp-Lit-ude, I can get any sound I need. On another note, I replaced the factory strings with Ibanez IEBS 5 Coated Nickel Wound Mikro Bass Guitar Strings and wow, I'm done. I had to get them on another Sweet music site but they are cheap and are made specifically for this guitar. All in all it works for me in my simple studio and isn't 4 1/2 feet long and awkward.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth it, with some work
*by C***A on February 24, 2023*

I really love this bass, but it needed work on receipt. I expected that based on reviews and am very happy but dinged it a star due to the required work. First, all 5 bridge saddle bolts needed to be cut to be able to correctly set intonation. It's really as if the bridge should have been mounted about .25-.5 inches further away from the neck. I started off on just the B, D, and G strings, and later had to do A and E. If you want to play all the way up and down the neck with proper intonation, this is required. The pickups are really not good. I happened to have some J Bass EMGs from the 80s, they fit well with just a bit of filing and really brought this thing to life. Was able to cram the battery into the volume/tone control cavity. Finally the metallic overtones are very significant (has to play with tone turned all the way down), the neck is fine though. So I went to flatwounds for E-G strings - left B on round wounds. This tamed that harshness, and it still can sound nice and aggressive if I want. After all that this thing is a real treat to play and great for gigging. Love the short scale and it now sounds fantastic.

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*Last updated: 2026-07-09*