Ibanez GRX40-MLB Metallic Light Blue GRX Gio

Essential Information About the Ibanez GRX40 Guitar

• GIO Series: the Ibanez spirit at an affordable price, with playability designed for quick progress.


• SSH Infinity R pickup configuration + 5-position selector switch: a wide range of tones, from crisp cleans to thicker saturations.


• GRX maple neck with jatoba fingerboard: comfortable grip and fast feel.


• T106 tremolo: simple, effective, and ideal for gently exploring vibrato techniques.

The GIO Series: Entry into the Ibanez Universe Without Compromise

Developed for guitarists seeking Ibanez quality on a controlled budget, the GIO series maintains the brand's rigorous quality control and warranty coverage. The GRX40 fits this philosophy: an accessible electric guitar with a modern look, designed to offer maximum versatility and a reassuring feel from the very first hours of playing.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

The Ibanez GRX40 is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate guitarists looking for an electric guitar that is easy to set up and play. Its SSH configuration makes it especially comfortable for rock, pop, blues, and even metal (thanks to the bridge humbucker), while retaining convincing single-coil positions for clean tones, funk, and arpeggios.

The Sound

The poplar body provides a pleasant balance: a rather neutral sound with good definition, perfect for a versatile guitar. The Infinity RS (single-coil) pickups at the neck and middle prioritize clear and precise tones, with a sharp attack for chords and rhythm playing. The Infinity R (humbucker) bridge pickup adds output level and thickness for saturated riffs and solos. With the 5-position selector switch, you can quickly switch from a warm tone to a more snappy sound, making the GRX40 very practical for exploring multiple styles without changing guitars.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSH	Scalloped	Double
Category	ST	Body	Poplar
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Blue
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body material	poplar	Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm
Body finish	glossy polyester	Nut width	1.65" / 42 mm
Total length	983 mm	End width	57 mm
Body thickness	44 mm	Number of frets	22
Body length	447 mm	Fret type	medium
Body width	317 mm	Fingerboard radius	305 mm / 12.01"
Net weight	3400 g	Inlay	white dot
Neck type	GRX	Bridge	T106
Neck joint	bolt-on	String spacing	10.5 mm
Neck material	maple	Nut material	plastic
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	Tuners	Ibanez machine heads
Neck thickness (1st fret)	19.5 mm	Hardware color	chrome
Neck thickness (12th fret)	21.5 mm