Ibanez IJSR190

When the manufacturer Ibanez says: “This is all you need to play,” he really means everything — an instrument, a combo amplifier, a tuner, a cord, a stand, picks, a case, in a word, what is included in the bass guitar set. IJSR190.

Forge the iron!

A feature of the tool is its narrow specialization. It is perfect for fans of punk, alternative rock, metal, and similar styles of aggressive sound, but it is absolutely not suitable for playing jazz, blues, ballads and the like. This feature has both its pluses and minuses: the expected sound for a given style deprives the instrument of flexibility in sound settings. However, in these styles, the tool shows itself to be "excellent".

Penetrating to the bone

Traditional maple and rosewood are chosen for the neck and fingerboard, while the body is made of basswood. This wood gives a sharper sound than traditional alder for instruments of this category. Linden's properties allow you to more clearly highlight the main tone in the sound and decorate it with brighter mid frequencies. In the lower range, on the contrary, there is some dip. In general, the bass guitar cuts through the overall mix well, which is what it was created for.

Suitable armor

In the bridge position we have a classic J type single pickup, in the neck position we have a P split. The fixed bridge and cast pegs hold the tuning well, the bolted 22-fret neck is comfortable to play and reliable, it does not lead, but a truss rod is provided just in case. From the control knobs there is a volume for each sensor and an overall tone.

Strong rear

The guitar set contains everything you need to play, you just need to connect. However, the power of the included combo amplifier is only sufficient for home rehearsals, for something more serious the claimed 10 watts will not be enough. In addition, in the reviews of individual users, doubts about the veracity of the claimed 10 watts sometimes slip, as well as a remark about the appearance of background and distortion at a volume level of more than 50%.

For those who want to go beyond home rehearsals, it will not be superfluous to replace the basic set of strings with something more solid and use a more expensive cable.

The Ibanez IJSR190 is a convenient option for beginners and practicing bass players who prefer heavy styles.