Ibanez Gio Mikro bass Review (Honest Opinion)

My honest review of the Ibanez Gio Mikro bass. Should you buy the Ibanez Gio Mikro bass? In this video I give you some reasons that might help make your decision.

Ibanez Gio Mikro Review (Honest Opinion)

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[llynellyn]

Thank you for the shot of it between a Strat and a P Bass, this is probably the single best size reference for it on the whole internet.

[ChrisSkinner]

I have one of these. It’s amazing what it can do and how playable it is. The reason I bought it, which is not one of the reasons you listed, is because I have back problems. This bass is really light and I don’t have to do much reaching for the lower frets, which really saves my back. Thanks for the video!

[BassedinVegasDavyo]

I’m a pro player and recently bought this bass in the weathered black color.
This bass is an absolute blast to play and I’ve even used it on a few paying gigs, my full scale bass’s are now collecting dust.
I’m currently waiting for delivery of the 5 string version of this Mikro bass, , that 5 string Mikro could end up being my main gigging bass.
Cheers, Davyo

[tlb]

As you touched on, I play guitar in one band and bass in another. I was looking for a bass that felt closer to how my guitars feel instead of a full size bass. This one worked perfect for that.
Plus, I'm 60 years old now and retired. I gig pretty heavily. Having experienced a back injury several years ago, I also need lighter instruments. Heavier ones cause lower back pain as the show progresses. I experience no back pain with this bass.
And, also as you too pointed out, I was amazed by the tone. I did notice a difference in volume across the four strings, but I fixed that nicely and added extra warmth and consistency across all notes on the fretboard by using an Electro-Harmonix Platform compressor. It is the best compressor I've found.
I also use a Radial JDI direct box and perform ampless. The sound is pure and warm with plenty of punch that you hear and also feel. Since I mix from stage, I simply use my monitor wedge to hear the bass. This works extremely well. And less heavy gear means less back strain.
And both of my bands are 3 piece bands. Believe me, I wouldn't use this bass if it couldn't pull it's weight in providing the fullness needed to fill out the sound in a 3 piece band.

[brunocyclist]

I bought one in April this year and I'm in love with it.
Beautifully made, awesome short scale boomy sound, a pleasure to play.
Nobody seems to pick up on how Ibanez mirrored the split coil neck pick-up for more clarity on the low strings and more warmth on the high ones.
Something that probably really matters on a bass this short.
It shows Ibanez didn't just churn out a budget bass for kids.

[Pabs]

I have been using this same bass for about 2 years now and I still love it... I am primarily a guitar player and have small hands so to me this bass is extremely easy to play. It sounds good, stays in tune pretty well and the frets were also pretty well made in mine... no sharp edges or anything. The only issue I had was with the bridge which I had to change because it got rusty and almost unusable pretty quickly, but other than that this little bass is surprisingly good for what it costs.

[reddenstudio]

I bought a purple one for my 8 yr old daughter. It is her first bass and it is the perfect size and weight.

[Chasarty]

Thank you. As a guitarist, when my 12 year old daughter asked to start bass, I had no clue where to start. Took a lot of research but I ended up buying one of these. Actually I'm waiting for it right now. It's on the way. You just eased my mind that I bought the right bass for her for the right reason.

[anonw]

Due to age, and arthritis I switched to these great basses years ago. Made one a fretless and have played for years with no issues. Also switched out the strings to nylon tape wound on the fretless, and flat wound on the fretted. Everything else stock and working well 5 years now...I did do fret work on fretted bass...The factory fret job was poor, but at the then price of $169...They are a hit.

[JohnnysMusicGarage]

Finally a good video review from someone who can actually play. Thanks

[joeblough]

Mine is on it's way, supposed to arrive today! I'm a guitar player for 25 years, but never owned a bass - just fiddled with them here and there when chilling at Guitar Center, lol, or maybe at a buddy's house. I always felt that it came to me much more naturally than guitar ever did, and I'm looking at the window every time a truck goes by hoping it's the bass, so I can rip the box open and get on down to it!

[juliengoguen]

I love short scale / Mikro basses. At 5'7 in height, they are the perfect length for me.

[theverseshed]

Excellent, clear, detailed and well-explained information + demo. Spot on. 10/10.

[TheDmLR]

I JUST walked through the door with mine!!!! I am pleasantly surprised actually. She can get pretty low.

[jpthornton]

I have one of these and I love it! I'm a guitar player who decided to take up bass as well. I'm used to the size of a guitar and, being older, I have some arthritis in my hands. I would not be able to stretch my fingers to play a full sized bass. This bass is the answer - very comfortable and it sounds great!

[GiselleDK]

I have a fender bass that costs 3 times more than this one but also is 3 times heavier, has thicker neck and is in general too big. This thing is so comfortable to play, i love it!

[TexasRigged]

I'm considering buying one of these basses because my left arm doesn't rotate as far as it should, sometimes I can have trouble stretching my arm and fingers to hit certain frets. Figured a smaller guitar neck would help with that

[tossedpenny]

I'm a regular 6-string guitar player and saw one of these wee little guys on the wall at the music shop today and took it for a test drive. It was a blast to play and and didn't feel completely foreign to me like a full scale base. It felt similar to my Stratocaster in size and playability. Might have to get one of these just for the fun factor. Great little bass for regular guitar players that might need to lay down a bass track on a home studio recording project.

[jdjk]

I don't have much love for Ibanez basses or for short scale basses, but I was actually quite impressed with one of these when I picked it up. Also, this model of bass helped me figure out that I like the reverse P / J pickup configuration.