Identify my bass

[Byron89]

Hi guys,

New user here.

I need your help on identifying this bass I got.
It looks like an Ibanez GSR190 with Schaller tuners but the decal seems to be a bit different from what I've seen on images. Also, it has no serial number on the back of the headstock.

See images attached.

Bought it cheap second-hand at least 15 years ago.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

 

[yodedude2]

welcome to talkbass! my first guess is that the bass you have was previously modified. possibly an ibanez with a sanded headstock and changed tuners; can't really tell from here.

 

[Byron89]

Hey just in case anyone will ever wonder, I actually found out what this is.

This bass is a ZAK B4 from the '90s

 

[Reedt2000]

Looks like they were an import by Mayones, I've never head of them. How is it? I like the pickup configuration.

 

[Byron89]

Yes, it's a sub-brand of Mayones, great budget guitars. Back in the days new ones were around 150$ I think, maybe less. I bought mine second-hand for around 100$ over 15 years ago.
Body is alder with a maple neck.
I would recommend it for anyone as an entry-level budget bass. Sturdy but light, 24 frets, easy to play.

The sound is not as smooth as higher priced guitars, but it should be OK for starters. You got two volume knobs, one for each pickup segment, plus a tone knob.

Only issue I had with it through all those years was a cracked screw on the bridge and some minor cable isolation problems, easily fixed.