[Dipp]

I found this forum on my search for the model of this bass, I apologize if a post like this is inappropriate.

I purchased an Ibanez bass second hand and cannot determine the model number. The serial number is GS09U086162 and says it is made in china. It is a 4 string bass with 2 humbuckers and 4 knobs. The only branding I see is Gio Soundgear but the pickup configuration does not match any of the models I can find. Is this a real Ibanez or did I get ripped off? Any information you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[sepulchrave]

I found this forum on my search for the model of this bass, I apologize if a post like this is inappropriate.

I purchased an Ibanez bass second hand and cannot determine the model number. The serial number is GS09U086162 and says it is made in china. It is a 4 string bass with 2 humbuckers and 4 knobs. The only branding I see is Gio Soundgear but the pickup configuration does not match any of the models I can find. Is this a real Ibanez or did I get ripped off? Any information you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you.

You didn't get ripped off, however it isn't a real Ibanez, it's a Gio. It's basically a Chinese licensed copy of an Ibanez model.

Ibanez makes economical basses called Soundgear, they're a rated as solid student/giggable basses.

 

[Dipp]

You didn't get ripped off, however it isn't a real Ibanez, it's a Gio. It's basically a Chinese licensed copy of an Ibanez model.

Ibanez makes economical basses called Soundgear, they're a rated as solid student/giggable basses.

I bought it as a beginner/student bass so the price was right for that. Thanks for the quick response. I got scared when I couldn't find a bass with the HH pickup configuration in Ibanez's catalog.

 

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I bought it as a beginner/student bass so the price was right for that. Thanks for the quick response. I got scared when I couldn't find a bass with the HH pickup configuration in Ibanez's catalog.

Hey, relax, 90% of tone is in the fingers, if the instrument is set up nicely it will be easy to play and you'll learn faster, take it for a professional setup or learn how to do it yourself.

You want a low action and light strings when you're learning to minimise pain and maximise gain.

 

[Dipp]

Hey, relax, 90% of tone is in the fingers, if the instrument is set up nicely it will be easy to play and you'll learn faster, take it for a professional setup or learn how to do it yourself.

You want a low action and light strings when you're learning to minimise pain and maximise gain.

Thanks for the advice! I'm looking forward to the journey ahead.

 

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Thanks for the advice! I'm looking forward to the journey ahead.

Good for you, I only mention this because the action looks absolutely horrific from your photos. I just bet the neck is like a brutal banana.

 

[Dipp]

Good for you, I only mention this because the action looks absolutely horrific from your photos. I just bet the neck is like a brutal banana.

Oh, it's like a half pipe. Absolutely awful. Fortunately, a fellow musician who is more familiar with bass than I am has offered to set it up for me.

 

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Oh, it's like a half pipe. Absolutely awful. Fortunately, a fellow musician who is more familiar with bass than I am has offered to set it up for me.

Hahaha, half-pipe, I love it, funny stuff. :lol::lol::lol: