Head to head
Harley Benton JB-20LH SB vs Ibanez GSR200B
The verdict
The Harley Benton JB-20LH SB and Ibanez GSR200B are closely matched overall — 65 to 64 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Harley Benton JB-20LH SB wins on
- Better playability (70 vs 64)
- Better value (75 vs 64)
Ibanez GSR200B wins on
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
Scorecard
| Metric | JB-20LH SB | GSR200B |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 64 |
| Build | 58 | 61 |
| Playability | 70 | 64 |
| Sound | 60 | 68 |
| Value | 75 | 64 |
Full specifications
| Spec | JB-20LH SB | GSR200B |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Harley Benton | Ibanez |
| Type | Bass | Bass |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | — | — |
| Body wood | Poplar | Okoume |
| Neck wood | Maple | Maple |
| Fretboard | Laurel | Purpleheart |
| Strings | 4 | 4 |
| Frets | — | 22 |
| Scale | 34.02" | 34" |
| Pickups | 2 JB-style single-coils | Dynamix P / Dynamix J |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $119 | — |
| Finish | 3-Colour Sunburst, high-gloss | — |
| Fretboard inlay | Dot | — |
| Hardware | Chrome | Black |
| Neck profile | Modern C | — |
| Nut width | 38 mm | — |
| Scale length | 864 mm | 864mm/34" |
| String gauges | .045 - .105 | — |
| A Width | — | 41mm at NUT |
| Bridge | — | B10 bridge |
| Bridge pickup | — | Dynamix J bridge pickupPassive |
| B Width | — | 62mm at 22F |
| C Thickness | — | 21mm at 1F |
| D Thickness | — | 22mm at 12F |
| Equalizer | — | Phat II EQ |
| Factory Tuning | — | 1G,2D,3A,4E |
| Fret | — | Medium frets |
| Neck pickup | — | Dynamix P neck pickupPassive |
| Neck Type | — | GSR4 Maple neck |
| Radius | — | 305mmR |
| Recommended Bag | — | IBB540-BK |
| Recommended Case | — | MB300C |
| String Gauge | — | .045/.065/.080/.100 |
| String Space | — | 19mm |
| Top Back Body | — | Okoume body |