Ibanez GRG140-SB Sunburst Gio
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A "Superstrat" Approach Designed for Versatility
With its decidedly modern spirit, this guitar follows the lineage of "superstrat" instruments: ergonomics oriented towards fast playing, an extended note range thanks to the 24 frets, and a pickup configuration designed to cover a wide sonic range. The choice of a basswood body and a rock-style vibrato makes it an instrument comfortable both in rehearsal and home studio settings.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This guitar is well suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking an easy-to-handle instrument, as well as more advanced players wanting a simple and effective platform. The HSS combination is particularly adapted to rock, metal, pop, and funk: you benefit from articulate clean sounds on the single coils and a more powerful register at the bridge for riffs and solos.
The Sound
The basswood (body) provides overall balance, with a homogeneous output that highlights the pickups and remains pleasant when overdriven. The maple neck favors attack and precision, while the rosewood fingerboard adds a softer feel under the fingers and a slightly rounder response. Regarding pickups, the STDS single coils (neck and middle) deliver defined clean tones, perfect for rhythm playing and arpeggios, while the STH2 humbucker at the bridge increases output level, enhances mids, and reduces noise for denser distortion. The FAT 10 vibrato allows adding expressive inflections, from subtle shimmer to more pronounced effects, depending on your touch.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To fully exploit the instrument, plan for a set of electric guitar strings, a strap, and a guitar jack cable (essential for playing through an amp or interface). A selection of picks in different thicknesses is also useful to refine your attack according to style.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HSS | Body | Linden |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Type | electric guitar | Finish | chrome |
| Wood | basswood | Vibrato | FAT 10 |
| Pickguard | white | Neck pickup | STDS single coil |
| Profile | GRG | Middle pickup | STDS single coil |
| Number of frets | 24 | Bridge pickup | STH2 humbucker |
| Fret type | medium | Pickup configuration | HSS |
Questions frequently asked
Ibanez GRG140-SB Sunburst Gio: is it suitable for beginners?
With its GRG-profile maple neck and 24 medium frets, this model is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists. Its basswood body and passive electronics provide a simple foundation for practice or home studio use.
What styles can the HSS configuration cover?
The HSS configuration combines two STDS single-coil pickups in the neck and middle positions with an STH2 humbucker at the bridge. The single-coil pickups deliver clear, defined tones for arpeggios and rhythm playing. The bridge humbucker provides higher output for rock and metal.
Does the GRG140-SB have 24 frets?
The 24 frets allow access to a range of notes suitable for solos and modern registers.
What vibrato does this Ibanez guitar feature?
The FAT 10 vibrato adds pitch inflections, from subtle shimmer to more pronounced effects. The hardware is chrome, and the Sunburst finish is glossy.
What accessories are recommended with this electric guitar?
To play through an amplifier or interface, a guitar jack cable is needed. A strap, picks, and a set of electric guitar strings complete the setup.
