Ibanez GSRM20 miKro Short-Scale Bass Guitar Transparent Red Rosewood
Ibanez's Ibanez GSRM20 miKro Short-Scale Bass Guitar Transparent Red Rosewood is a short-scale bass (28.6") designed for younger players, smaller hands, or travel. Full-size sound in a compact package. At budget pricing, it's a solid starter bass or couch instrument. Don't expect boutique tone, but it plays well and stays in tune.
Critics
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Short 28.6" scale reduces string tension — easier on small hands and beginners
- +Lightweight and compact for travel or young players
- +Ibanez neck profile is fast and comfortable
- +Stays in tune well for budget tier
- +P/J-style pickups provide tonal flexibility
Cons
- −Short scale limits low-end depth and sustain compared to 34" basses
- −Budget-tier electronics and pickups lack clarity and output
- −Resale value is low — niche market for short-scale basses
- −Small body can feel toylike for adult players
The Verdict
The miKro is Ibanez’s short-scale bass for younger players, small hands, or travel. At $219.99, it’s affordable and well-made for its tier. Our EJ score of 100 (based on community feedback of 100) — which is surprisingly high — reflects that it does what it’s designed to do: provide a playable, compact bass. Don’t expect full-size tone or low-end depth, but as a starter instrument or couch bass, it’s solid. Resale value is low due to niche appeal, so buy it as a keeper.
Specifications
| Configuration | PJ |
| Neck pickup | Dynamix P neck pickup |
