Ibanez GRX40TFB Tri Fade Burst
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The GRX: An Iconic Entry Point at Ibanez
The GRX series is among the most popular Ibanez models for beginners and fits within the brand's rock-oriented guitar spirit. With the GIO range, Ibanez targets musicians who want an accessible guitar without compromising on manufacturing standards and the brand's quality control demands.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Ibanez GRX40 is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate guitarists seeking a versatile electric guitar that's easy to handle. Its ergonomics and electronics make it an excellent choice for rock, pop, punk, and heavier distorted styles, while remaining comfortable with clean tones for rhythm work.
Sound Characteristics
Poplar provides a balanced output, with present lows and solid mids, ideal for maintaining body in rhythm playing. The maple neck enhances attack and definition, while the jatoba fingerboard adds rich mids and clear highs, useful for making notes stand out both in chords and solos. On the amplification side, the passive Infinity pickups (Infinity RS at the neck and middle, Infinity R at the bridge) deliver a precise and tight sound, with good dynamics and appreciable clarity under gain. The combination of 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 5-position selector switch allows quick shifts from warm to sharper tones. The T106 tremolo, with its 6 individual saddles, facilitates fine adjustment of action and intonation string by string.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For transport, the guitar can be paired with the M300C case or the IGB540-BK gig bag (recommended references). To stay close to the original setup, choose an electric string set 009-042 (gauges .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042). The tremolo arm and Allen wrench are included for basic use and adjustments.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HHH | Body | Poplar |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Tremolo |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Jatoba | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | ||
| Material | poplar | Bridge | T106 |
| Finish | glossy polyurethane | String spacing | 10.5 mm / 0.41" |
| Total length | 983 mm / 38.70" | Nut | plastic |
| Type | GRX | Tuners | Ibanez |
| Attachment | bolt-on | Pickups | passive |
| Thickness (1st fret) | 19.5 mm / 0.77" | Neck | Infinity RS (H) |
| Thickness (12th fret) | 21.5 mm / 0.85" | Middle | Infinity RS (H) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone, 5-position selector switch |
| Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" | Number of strings | 6 |
| Width at neck end | 57 mm / 2.24" | String gauges | .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 |
| Number of frets | 22 | Tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Recommended case | M300C |
| Fret type | medium | Recommended gig bag | IGB540-BK |
| Inlays | white dots | Included accessories | tremolo arm, Allen wrench |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez GRX40TFB suitable for beginners on electric guitar?
This model is intended for beginners and intermediate guitarists, featuring a bolt-on neck with a 648 mm scale length. The 42 mm nut and 22 medium frets contribute to a playability adapted for initial learning.
What tones do the pickups on this Ibanez GRX40TFB offer?
The configuration includes two Infinity RS humbuckers in the neck and middle positions, along with an Infinity R at the bridge. The passive pickups are controlled by one volume, one tone, and a 5-way selector switch. This electronics setup allows for clear sounds suitable for rhythm as well as tighter tones under saturation.
Does the T106 tremolo allow for intonation adjustment?
Thanks to its 6 individual saddles, the T106 bridge allows for action and intonation adjustment on a per-string basis.
What are the dimensions of the GRX40 neck?
The maple neck measures 19.5 mm thickness at the 1st fret and 21.5 mm at the 12th fret. Its jatoba fingerboard has a 305 mm (12 inches) radius and a width of 57 mm at the nut end.
Which accessories are included and which gig bag should be chosen?
Included are a tremolo arm and an Allen wrench for basic adjustments. For transport, the recommended references are the M300C case and the IGB540-BK gig bag.
