The Gio GSR105EX from Ibanez is a no-frills 5-string bass with a basswood body, 1-piece maple neck, and a PPD5 pickup with Tone knob for dialing in your sound. The Ibanez GSR bass is an incredibly affordable 5-string bass and with its sleek body, it's perfect for players on a budget who desire the same features as the SR. The GSR105EX electric bass has high-output exposed pole piece bass pickups that deliver massive tone and sustain. Ibanez GSR basses offer the famous Soundgear sleekness, comfort, tone, and playability at prices that will astound. Not only do GSR Soundgears look and play great, every GSR gets the same warranty, rigorous set-up and inspection of Ibanez's more expensive axes.