Ibanez GRX40-CA Candy Apple GRX Gio

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	Red
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body material	poplar	Fret type	medium
Body finish	glossy polyester	Fingerboard radius	305 mm / 12.01"
Total length	983 mm	Inlay	white dot
Body thickness	44 mm	Bridge	T106
Body length	447 mm	String spacing	10.5 mm
Body width	317 mm	Nut material	plastic
Net weight	3400 g	Tuners	Ibanez machine heads
Neck type	GRX	Hardware color	chrome
Neck joint	bolt-on	Active or passive	passive
Neck material	maple	Neck pickup	Infinity RS (S)
Neck finish	satin polyurethane	Middle pickup	Infinity RS (S)
Neck thickness (1st fret)	19.5 mm	Bridge pickup	Infinity R (H)
Neck thickness (12th fret)	21.5 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Selector	5-position switch
Nut width	1.65" / 42 mm	String gauges (from high to low)	.009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042
End width	57 mm	Tuning (from high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Number of frets	22	Other included items	tremolo arm, hex wrench