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Ibanez Gio GRX70QA Electric Guitar - Transparent Emerald Burst

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Jatoba Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and 1 Single-coil Pickup - Trans Emerald Burst
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Solid Electric Guitar at a Great Price

Ibanez has crafted the quality, affordable electric guitar you're looking for. Continuing their GIO series, the Ibanez GRX70 is an excellent electric that features a poplar body, maple neck, and a bound jatoba fingerboard for solid tone. In addition, neck, middle, and bridge Infinity pickups are featured, bringing you killer variety in tone and amplified attack. Many guitarists here at Sweetwater have cut their teeth on the Ibanez GRX70 and have found it to be a great beginner electric.

Powerful pickups

Three Infinity RS pickups are featured on the Ibanex GRX70, bringing you a wide array of sounds and stylings. Two powerful ceramic-magnet humbucking pickups, one at the neck, the other at the bridge, give you high output without the muddiness. The middle single-coil pickup uses Alnico magnets to produce a super-clear vintage tone. The GRX70 is great for exploring a variety of styles. From the clear and warm sounds of country to the gritty, driving sounds of rock and metal, the Ibanez GRX70 allows you to explore and find your own unique voice as a player.

Amazing neck feel

When it comes to the guitar, the neck is central to how an instrument feels and plays in your hands. A guitar is only as playable as its neck. The Ibanez GRX70 has a smooth, fast-playing maple neck with jatoba fingerboard — a time-tested favorite among the guitar playing world. The comfortable neck of the GRX70 features medium-sized frets that make playing chords and notes smooth and nearly effortless.

Dive-bomb and vibrato

From huge dive-bombs to subtle vibrato to stutter-like warbling, the Ibanez GRX70's FAT 6 tremolo bridge is ready for anything you throw at it. When not in use, the tremolo is solid and in tune; when in use, it does your bidding down to the microtone. Whether you need the tremolo for cool '50s-era dips or massive metal dives, the Ibanez GRX70 is ready.

Ibanez GRX70 Electric Guitar Features:

  • GRX maple neck for smooth playability
  • Quilted maple art grain top/poplar body for solid tone
  • Jatoba fingerboard is easy on the fingers while shredding
  • FAT-6 tremolo bridge gives you options for stylized attack

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Gio GRX
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Top Material Quilted Maple Art Grain
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Transparent Emerald Burst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape GRX
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Jatoba
  • Fingerboard Inlay White Dots
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.653"
  • Nut Material Plastic
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Ibanez T106 Tremolo
  • Tuners Ibanez Closed Gear
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Infinity R Ceramic Humbucker
  • Middle Pickup Infinity RS Ceramic Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup Infinity R Ceramic Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings D'Addario, .009-.042
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: GRX70QATEB

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Rated 5/5

Amazing

Awesome guitar. I got this recently from Adorama online for $165. Plays and sounds amazing! I don't normally buy gear outside of Sweetwater but the $35 savings was hard to pass up. When I get this guitar setup, the fret edges need a very small amount of dressing up, but other than that plays outstanding. The finish is outstanding too, not a blemish on my unit. My 4 guitar low budget gear are: Peavey Vypyr X1 Amp, Kramer Focus, This Ibanez Gio, Ibanez short scale bass, and Epiphone DR100 (pics posted)
Rated 5/5

Great Beginner/Intermediate Guitar

I started self teaching on guitar about a 1 1/2 years ago. I bought this Ibanez Gio and I'm very happy how I've grown with this guitar. The sound is remarkable with clean effects to Metal distortion. I've covered country, blues rock, metal and it responds well to EVH tunes. Great guitar for a great price!
Music background: over 40+ years in percussion, piano and now guitar
Rated 5/5

Amazing

This guitar is incredible for the price. I was hesitant on ordering a guitar online and having it shipped to me. It was very well packaged and no damage whatsoever. The picture on the website doesn't do this Emerald Burst any justice. It is absolutely beautiful. I will definitely order more guitars/accessories from them in the future.

Thanks Sweetwater!
Rated 4.5/5

Amazing for price

Best guitar I could've got for $. Barely any fret buzz and still feels like new after nearly 3 months. Middle pickup seems kind of useless especially for playing Metal. If bought, you'd probably only use the neck and bridge pickup positions. Frets feel nice and smooth and I'm able to play surprisingly fast because my hand glides across the fingerboard. Weight feels light but well built, tremolo bridge works as expected although you can't pull the bridge up, only down. Everything I expected and would definitely buy again!
Music background: Beginner/Intermediate
Rated 5/5

Brilliant instrument for a great price

I bought this guitar for my boyfriend who has been playing for about 15 years. He says it's high-quality, plays, and sounds great. Sweetwater customer service is second to none. I spoke with Nolan the day I ordered, and again a few days after Christmas. The guitar arrived early and packed carefully. Ready to play out of the box. My boyfriend looks and sounds so cool.
Music background: Vocals
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