Reddit mentions of Ibanez 5 String Bass Guitar, Right Handed, Black (GSR205BK)

well do you know how to tell the difference between an active and passive bass guitar just by looking at it because I dont want to buy a bass for something I didnt want , you know what I mean?

and are these two active or not (sorry to be a pain lol)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00WVETEV4/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3M2O3U6L5DL0B&psc=1#HLCXComparisonWidget_feature_div

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002DV88I/ref=psdc_11971331_t1_B00WVETEV4?th=1

You could look around the Ibanez Soundgear (SR) models. I would also recommend getting and learning on a 5-string. It does everything a 4 string does, the string spacing is slightly smaller (good for beginners or smaller handed people), and it opens up opportunities for you if a band wants a 5-string bassist.

http://www.amazon.com/Ibanez-SR305-5-String-Electric-Metallic/dp/B00B4WN6QI/

http://www.amazon.com/Ibanez-SR305-5-String-Guitar-Pewter/dp/B0049SBRPG/

http://www.amazon.com/Ibanez-GSR205-5-String-Bass-Black/dp/B0002DV88I/ (GIO)

http://www.amazon.com/Ibanez-GSR105EX-5-String-Guitar-Black/dp/B004083RWQ/ (GIO)

I threw some cheap GIOs in there as well, but I wouldn't recommend them as much. They are very cheap, but more intended for absolute beginners.