I owned an Ibanez GIO back in the early 2010s and always thought it was a decent guitar. So, after several years hiatus and wanting to get back into playing, I found this GIO GRX70 on sale at the Amazon Ibanez store. The big selling point for me: the HSH pickup configuration...a nice setup for the dollar. So the guitar arrives. I unbox and find a beautiful piece of craftsmanship! The finish on the body is stellar! The fretboard is smooth with perfect fret height across the fingerboard and no protruding fret ends. The knobs have a smooth glide indicating higher quality; not too loose or too stiff. You get a volume and tone knob that serves each switch position. The switch is a standard 5-position rotater, nothing special. This will let you switch to the following pickup sets: bridge, bridge-middle, middle, middle-neck, neck. The tremolo is an Ibanez branded generic 2-point tremolo that I will most likely seldom use. Out of the box, the action is a bit high for my taste, but not bad, and intonation seems really good. I will nonetheless trip to Guitar Center for a full setup and new strings. The sound of this guitar, pumped thru my Orange Crush 20 Combo is beyond expectations! Each switch position gives a truly unique sound experience, from mellow acoustic-ish to brassy and warm like a clean Tele to hard metal crunch a-la Strat. I find the HSH pickup config to offer more versatility than the typical Strat HHS, which in my opinion is geared toward more high-octane rock only. The neck has a nice arch, thinner than most and very playable for my short, stumpy fingers. And the guitar is very lightweight, yet has an incredibly solid feel. To sum it up, I would consider this GRX70 to be the Subaru of guitars: stylish, rugged, well equipped, versatile, and a lot of bang for your buck. You would have no shame taking this on stage at any skill level, be you a garage band or signed. And a newbie wanting to start your journey down the six-string highway would be so lucky to have this piece of hardware. Needless to say, I HIGHLY recommend this.
Ibanez GRX 6 String Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Right, Transparent Violet Sunburst, Full (GRX70QATVT)
4.6 | 1,694 ratings
Price: 189
Last update: 12-04-2024
About this item
Quilted Maple Art Grain top
T106 tremolo bridge
High output Infinity R pickups
T106 tremolo bridge
High output Infinity R pickups
Product information
| Item Weight | 7.92 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 9.1 x 9.1 inches |
| ASIN | B07M712PKF |
| Item model number | GRX70QATVT |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars
1,694 ratings
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,032 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #11 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | January 4, 2019 |
| Back Material | Basswood |
| Body Material | Basswood |
| Color Name | Transparent Violet Sunburst |
| Fretboard Material | Pine Wood |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Magnetic Combination |
| Scale Length | 25.5 inches |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Nickel |
| Top Material | Maple Wood, Poplar Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
| Size | Full |
Top reviews from the United States
Keith Bryant
Incredible Guitar for Your Dollar
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2020
DaRthHueS
Good guitar. Exactly what you'd expect for $300.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2024Trevor
Okay bro
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2024Andrew Schrader
Great guitar for $200
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020Randy L. Bushee
It’s light weight
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2024
Margarita K.
Best value guitar, no kidding
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2019