I am just learning to play the bass and was looking for something better than the starter packages. I found this one at our local music store for $240.00 Considering I live in AK I was please as shipping would have made an online purchase about the same. I borrowed a few other basses and with my limited experience found this one to have the most variety of sounds and was comfortable to dare I say play. Plus all the input I got from others was positive toward an Ibanez.

Some of the other guitars that I tried were either heavy or unblanced. One, a Peavey, immediately pointed to the floor if I didn't hold it up while using a strap. Overall the gsr 200 was in my price range and was rated pretty strong for my needs/price.

So far.....NOTHING!

My bass has worked great. It looks nice and I have received several positive comments. Again, I do not have much experience, but I enjoy just picking it up and messing around. I try to practice too.

I would highly reccommend the gsr 200 to anyone with similar needs. I read someone's review and he/she felt that it was not good enough for live performances, but I use mine at church every Sunday. I suppose that doesn't really push any limits though.

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