Ibanez GRX40-BKN
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Ibanez
GRX40-BKN
Product Info
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The GRX40-BKN is a surprisingly capable starter guitar. It's a solid option for beginners or players on a budget who want a versatile, modern-sounding instrument with a comfortable neck. It's a great platform for modifications too, should you decide to upgrade later.
Product Description
- Ibanez GRX40-BKN
- Electric Guitar
- GIO series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Jatoba
- White dot fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: GRX (width at 1st fret: 19.5 mm - width at 12th fret: 21.5 mm)
- Scale: 648 mm (25.51")
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Plastic nut
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: Infinity RS humbucker (bridge) and 2 Infinity RS single coils (middle and neck)
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- 5-Way switch
- White pickguard
- T106 tremolo
- Ibanez machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: .009"- .042"
- Colour: Black Night
PROS
- • Jatoba fretboard offers a surprisingly snappy feel and attack.
- • GRX neck profile is comfortable and a good fit for smaller hands.
- • Infinity RS pickups deliver a decent, versatile high-output sound.
- • Bolt-on construction provides a bright, responsive tone for the price.
CONS
- • Plastic nut will likely cause tuning instability and requires upgrading.
- • Poplar body is resonant but lacks the premium feel of mahogany or alder.
- • T106 tremolo is basic and prone to tuning issues with heavy use.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Jatoba
Pickups
Infinity RS Humbucker (Bridge), Infinity RS Single Coils (Middle/Neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Ibanez T106 Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a step above the absolute bottom tier – offering more clarity and a slightly higher output than many competitors, but still lacks the refinement of more premium pickups.
The 19.5mm first fret width might feel a little narrow for those with very large hands, but the overall profile is generally considered comfortable and playable.
The T106 tremolo is functional, but its tuning stability is a common complaint; expect to make adjustments, especially with aggressive use.
