Ibanez is a Japanese brand of guitars that are gaining in popularity over the past years. Ibanez is probably one of the brands that make all types of guitars ranging in all prices, features and those that are best suited for the beginners as well as the advanced players. Their designers have been pouring in the skills in designing a guitar that is appealing and at the same time packed with all features yet to reach the people at an affordable price. Trying to test the music skills by coming up with tunes while looking for a perfect guitar that brings it all well, then it is worth considering to have a look at the Ibanez GAX30 Electric Guitar.

In Short:

The Ibanez GIO series of guitars are series of musical instruments which are exceptionally built to the match the same high quality as that of their advanced models not limiting the features in anyways although it is an entry-level range. The Ibanez GAX30 Electric Guitar is sure a versatile guitar with tones for rock and metal styles.

Design and Construction:

This Ibanez GAX30 Electric Guitar has a GAX1 maple neck and a precision cut Agathis body, flawlessly finished. It is durable, solid and can take in some heavy uses. It features the medium frets and affixed string – thru Body Bridge. The 6 string electric guitar has dual hum buckers complementing its sound and looks while the rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, 22 medium frets and the fixed bridge delivers good stability. 2 controls for volume and tune are provided along with a three way switch. The pick guard is constructed out of two-ply plastic, black on white.

Features of GAX30:

Ibanez has provided all features that are usually found on highly priced ones as mentioned. The headstock with the three side configuration is given in a neat design and the fret board is finished smooth in dark rosewood with traditional dot markers. The nut is of black plastic which perfectly fits and the top slopes at the same angle back as that of the strings towards the splayed headstock. The bridge is made simple with an individual saddle for each string and there are two keys for height adjustment and one key for intonation.

Frets and Pickups:

The pickups do a commendable job but the tuners may seem a little flimsy, not really though. The neck pickups and bridge pickups are PSND1 (H) and PSND2 (H) while the hardware is of the colour chrome. The rosewood finger board delivers strong and bright sounds with a long grain. Featuring the medium frets, the width of the last fret is 57 mm, thickness of the first is 20 mm and the 12th is about 22 mm. The scale is of 628mm or 24.75″.

Sound and Quality:

The sound quality is great on any type of music be it classic rock, grunge, heavy metal or blues. There is nothing wrong in tagging this electric guitar as a versatile one. The quality of this electric guitar is worth mentioning here. The wiring is of good standard while the fittings and screws as well. It holds up really well even on some heavy bangs without letting the player down that are quite amazing for its price.

Shades Available:

This Ibanez GAX30 Guitar comes in three cool shades adding boost to its look. Choose an attractive one from the available black night, blue or in red colour.

About Warranty:

As a manufacturer of this electric guitar, Ibanez does not give any warranty for this product, sounds a little disappointing. However some of the authorized dealers of Ibanez provide a certain period of warranty for GAX30 which is satisfying.

On the Whole:

Ibanez GAX30 Electric Guitar is a surprise to have all the necessary features packed at a very affordable price which also stands high on quality showing that the quality never always goes for money. Neck is effectively designed and the overall flawless finish is amazing for its cost which can even be compared with the higher end models pricing high. The output is pretty good with sustain, as for the beginners, it is a buy that never ends in regret.

Ibanez GAX30 6-String Electric Guitar – Technical Specification Table

Manufacturer Ibanez
Series Ibanez GIO series
Model Name Ibanez GAX30 Electric Guitar
Available colours Black night, red & blue
No of strings 6
Body Construction Precision cut Agathis body
Body material Basswood
Craved Top Yes
Fret board Rosewood
Fingerboard inlays Pearl dot inlay
No of frets 22
Fret size Medium
Controls 3-way Switch
Two knobs Volume and Tone
Bridge Fixed, string through
No of pickups 2
Bridge Pickup Type PSND2 Humbucker
Neck Pickup type PSND1Humbucker
Neck wood Maple
Neck type GAX1 Maple neck
Neck Joint Bolt-on
Scale 24.75″ or 6628 mm
Nut Width 43 mm
Hardware Chrome
Features Durable
Good Sound
Easy to use
Reliable, ideal for beginners
Accessories Included No

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