Ibanez GSA60-BKN Black Night Sabre Gio

An Ibanez GIO designed to make the Ibanez spirit accessible

The GSA60 is part of the Ibanez GIO series, developed to offer a reliable and enjoyable electric guitar from the first hours of playing, without compromising the brand's standards. The goal is clear: to provide a refined aesthetic, serious setup, and inspiring playing feel, all while remaining in an affordable price range. It is an ideal entry point into the Ibanez universe, with a philosophy centered on efficiency and versatility.

For whom, and for which styles

Thanks to its comfortable neck, intuitive handling, and versatility, the Ibanez GSA60 is particularly suitable for beginners who want a guitar that can evolve, as well as for intermediate players looking for a "plug and play" instrument for rehearsals and band playing. The S-S-H configuration makes it comfortable in rock, pop, funk, blues, and allows tackling heavier styles (hard rock, metal) with a thicker bridge pickup.

The sound

The okoumé body provides a well-balanced tone: present lows, singing mids, and a sufficiently snappy response to maintain attack, especially in rhythm playing. The maple neck adds stability and natural brightness, while the jatoba fingerboard favors rich mids and clear highs, useful for note definition in both arpeggios and solos.

Regarding pickups, the Infinity RS in the neck and middle positions deliver precise, tight, and clear sounds, perfect for defined cleans and articulate crunches. The Infinity R in the bridge position (humbucker format) provides more body and output level for distortion, while maintaining good clarity even when pushing the gain. The T102 bridge with vibrato completes the setup by offering expressive effects (vibrato, subtle dives) and a comfortable playing feel thanks to the carefully studied string spacing.

Recommended compatible accessories

To stay true to the original spirit, you can use electric guitar strings with a gauge of 9-42 (equivalent to the factory setup). A 6.35 mm mono instrument jack cable is also essential for connecting to an amp or audio interface. A standard guitar strap will be suitable for playing standing up during rehearsals or on stage.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSH	Body	Okoume
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	22

Top / back / body	okoumé	Radius	305 mm / 12.0"
Neck type	GSA	Bridge	T102
Neck material	maple	String spacing	10.5 mm / 0.41"
Frets	medium	Hardware color	chrome
Number of frets	22	Factory tuning	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	String gauge	.009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042
Nut width	42 mm / 1.65"	Neck pickup	Infinity RS (S), passive, ceramic
Width at 22nd fret	57 mm / 2.24"	Middle pickup	Infinity RS (S), passive, ceramic
Thickness at 1st fret	19.5 mm / 0.77"	Bridge pickup	Infinity R (H), passive, ceramic
Thickness at 12th fret	21.5 mm / 0.85"