Ibanez GSA60-BS Brown Sunburst Sabre Gio
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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 | Gradient |
| 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" | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the GSA60 suitable for beginners learning electric guitar?
With its GSA maple neck, 648 mm scale length, and 42 mm nut width, this guitar is designed for intuitive handling. Its 22 medium frets and passive electronics support both initial playing sessions and rehearsals.
What styles can be played with the SSH pickup configuration?
The SSH configuration combines two Infinity RS ceramic single coils and one Infinity R humbucker at the bridge position. The neck and middle pickups provide defined cleans and articulate crunch tones for pop, funk, or blues. The bridge pickup adds more body to rock, hard rock, and metal gain sounds.
Does the Ibanez GSA60-BS vibrato bridge allow playing effects?
The T102 vibrato bridge enables pitch variations and light dive effects, featuring a string spacing of 10.5 mm.
What are the neck dimensions of this Ibanez Gio?
The GSA neck measures 19.5 mm thickness at the 1st fret and 21.5 mm at the 12th fret. The jatoba fingerboard has a 305 mm (12-inch) radius, with a width of 57 mm at the 22nd fret.
Which strings and accessories are compatible with the GSA60?
The factory setup uses .009-.042 gauge strings, corresponding to a 9-42 electric string set. A 6.35 mm mono instrument cable is required for connection to an amplifier or audio interface, while a standard strap is suitable for playing standing up.
