I got one and am very impressed with it. Right out of the box the action is very low, yet not a single fret buzzes. No truss rod adjustment needed, intonation right on, stays in tune and the range of sound available with the various pick up combinations attainable using the 5 position switch is awesome. I highly recommend this guitar for anyone from beginner to pro.
Cant wait to have mine just ordered it a while ago,the action is not high right?im an acoustic player and i never have an electric guitar before,is it more easy to play than acoustic guitars?i also use to play finger picking so i have to start from zero im sure for me to get use of the PICK😂😂thanks also for sharing your wonderful experience as an owner of this guitar..
I just purchased this guitar for my 14 year old daughter who is into Deftones, Nirvana and Cage the Elephant to name a few. I wanted to get her the GRGR131, flat black but since all black guitars are still sitting on the cargo ships coasting our SoCal shores it would not get here till way after Christmas. So I'm pleased with GRX70 Emerald Sunburst. She will love it. I also got her a Boss Katana 50 amp. It comes with lots of built in Effects so she will be floored when she opens up her gifts.
I got the GRG131EX as my first electric last Christmas and I'm about to get the GRX70 for my birthday in a week, how did your daughter get on with the guitar?
After playing acoustic for a while and trying out my friend's electric guitars I got myself this model to start learning on it and I absolutely love it! It's just something about the Ibanez necks that suits me better than my friends more expensive guitars.
Maybe is because the radius is more flat, and that something that can make you fell more confortable for you of yoy used to play an acoustic believe it or not
@@arielrosalessarmiento9558 probably but it doesn't even matter why, it's important I hit a jackpot with my first guitar which makes it so much more enjoyable to learn guitar in the end
I've wanted to play the guitar since I was 12, but never got to it. I am now 34, and realizing that life is too short for you to keep postponing your dreams, I've decided to finally start taking lessons! I was thinking about buying myself this particular model, and after watching tour video, any doubts were cast aside! It looks particularly fantastic in red, and I've already chosen a name for her! Awesome video, man! Thanks for helping me chose my first guitar! 🤘🏻🎸
I bought this guitar a month and it is the first electric guitar I've ever owned. At first, I thought it was a mistake, or that there's something wrong with it, when I saw the price tag at the store. Then they told me that the guitar is amazing, and I should really consider it when buying my first one. So far, I am blown away, it is really nice, and I can't wait to play more with it on stage!
possibly one of the best guitars you can get for $200. And he's correct that you can play any genre with it. The feel, tone and look is extremely versatile.
I paid $50 for slightly used one as a throw around practice guitar. It plays just as well if not better than most guitars in the $600 range. I’m extremely impressed.
@@AzathothTheGreat i have one, and i think the neck is a bit thinner than a lot of guitars, but i dont think its as thin as a really high end expensive ibanez
Bought the exact same guitar a few months ago and love it. I decided to remove the stock humbuckers and replace them with much hotter units. This was a huge mistake on my part because they are way too sensitive and as heavy as any guitar i have ever heard. The stock pups were more than adequate and i should have left them alone. Great guitar, just don't over do it like i did!
@@studebakerhoch Hey, have you got it now and what do you think about it's tuning stability and do you like it or not? Actually.. thinking of buying it as my first electric guitar but not sure if it will be a good choice.
@@abhaykhatri5988 I checked the tracking and FedEx kicked it up to Friday unfortunately.... saying they're behind in deliveries.....I'm anxiously waiting.... I'll definitely let you know as soon as I get it....I'm playing through a Marshall TSL100 JCM 2000 half stack with a 1960 JCM 2000 cab ....I just got a MXR super badass distortion a few weeks ago..... can't wait to plug this baby in
Guy is genuine. I like how this isn't like every other video saying " its a great beginner guitar " , just because its more affordable. You can be an intermediate player and get alot out of these GIOs. Especialy if you come from using only Fender and Gibson style guitars. These just have faster necks and are designed around fast leads, which over time will improve your dexterity
I've had my GXR70 about a month. not my first guitar or my last. I've owned several guitars through the years but always loved the Ibanez guitars. finally bought one brand new and she's a beauty.
@@AzathothTheGreat I have short fingers and this neck let's me play up and down like a pro. Not a thick neck and the palm of my dosen't hit the e string like the problem I have with fat necks.. so if you like small fast necks , this will work..the strings are so low , just touch and it plays..
GRX70QA in a nutshell : G = GIO (refers to Ibanez model series) RX = Neck type 70 = Pickups (H+S+H) QA = Quilted Art (the finish on the top of the body) There is also other models but they are expensive than RX, the RG models. Example is the GRG140 Ibanez. RX = This neck is similar to standard Strats. The neck is built whole, and consists of 2 layers, 1fingerboard, 1 neck body. The headstock of this model is carved out and flattened, it means this type of neck will need to have string trees installed on it. RG = This neck is similar to standard Les Paul. The neck has 3 layers in total, 1 fingerboard, 1 neck body, 1 headstock. The headstock of this neck model is tilted backwards which is similar to any Les Paul guitar and does not require any string trees. P.S. Ibanez guitars are really good when it comes to durability, craftmanship and quality. I don't know why those Vintage collectors hate Ibanez so much.
Just got one today and just finished my first session with it. Very very impressed. I have several other guitars but this one has already taken a spot up close to the top. Great job Ibanez
I have a blue one. I was my first guitar and I couldn't be happier with it even today. I have had it for a while and it still plays better than any other guitar I have.
I am so glad you did this review, I bought this over here in Turkey to learn on back in July 2020.. I bought the sunburst blue, really nice finish.. I am pleased you like the guitar and recommend it.. Right now I just have to learn how to play the thing :-)
I just started playing guitar 4 or 5 months ago. The store I went to had this Ibanez, I had no idea what guitar I wanted outside of it being electric. The store owner said this Ibanez would be fine and he was right. It will do what I;m capable of which I'll admit isn't a whole lot. I do believe it will take me to whatever I'm capable of and for what it cost it can't be beat.
I bought this guitar online since April of 2021 and I love it til now. I can't wait to upgrade it in the future because the single pickup has an issue which when I have high gain, it has a buzzing sound. I did sooooo many research and this is the affordable one I go for and I'm proud of it!
I know I'm late with this reply, but it's kinda normal for single coil to buzz, especially on high gain. Humbuckers were invented specially to buck the hum, to be more silent. I don't think there's something wrong with your guitar. Have a good one!
@@godchickla7295 No problem! Single coils can have a great clean, bright and crispy tone , and they can be used with a little bit of gain! They are preferred by Blues and Country players. Humbuckers can have a chunky and warmer tone, and like I said, they are quiet! That's why they are loved by Jazz, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal players. You can check some videos or info about the difference between pickups! Take care brother and remember to have fun!
@@andreithepro3708 Thanks for sharing bro, really helps a lot and somehow I'm feeling motivated to play again 😂, Been doing some homework about amplifier and hope to get one soon. Been using an Amplug by Blackstar for a year now and whenever I play clean tone, it's just not loud enough without gain. And with gain, they buzz like heck 🤣 Thanks again 🙏🏻
@@davidperdomo1504 it looks even better under lights too... I've been playing for years now and this guitar still holds my interest as much as my more expensive Jacksons, Schecters and Ibanez...
@@suetruett3812 you’re right , I am glad I didn’t buy another guitar because at the beginning I thought I needed to invest at least a thousand bucks to have a decent guitar to begin , but I was wrong and I am glad I was wrong 😅
@@davidperdomo1504 no, you sure don't need to have that expensive of a guitar to begin with.. my more expensive guitars aren't over 1k... either but sound like a millions bucks...
This was my first guitar ever, and I love it til death, it's still my fav guitar, tho the whammy isn't really worth it, if you don't change the tuners. I pretty much only play with the bridge pick-up. Also gotta say what makes his sound awesome here, aren't especially the pick-ups, but 95% the amp. I have relatively cheap Marshall, still sounds awesome, but just not like this. Edit: ya, I actually put Seymour Duncan hot rodded JBs in. And the difference is insane. Not the slightest bit of hum anymore, besides the single coil, since it's still the original one from Ibanez. Anyway still were good pickups for starting out.
this worked on my squier strat whammy: put some graphite shavings from a pencil in the nut slots or even draw inside the slots, and put some vaseline underneath the spring trees
I agree I got it as my fist guitar it’s really good guitar for the price but I agree the wammy bar isint very good but other than that it’s good btw A7X Gang beat band out there
dude I love your positive attitude and whole demeanor . I am almost certain that I am at least a decade older than you but I still wish that you were my dad!
I've got one and I'm loving it. Starts with the fact that Ibanez produces a lot of lefthand-models (and I'm left handed myself). Quality, versatility, price. @Dagan: always a pleasure to see you playing. It seems to me that you enjoy every single note!
I got one of these 2 days ago. I cannot believe Ibanez can sell these at this price. And, it’s Dagan approved. Now I just need to practice so I can hopefully one day play like Dagan lol.
I delved into the research to get a guitar that Loosely fit what I was going for. I haven't touched a guitar since I was 14 my dad being in the death metal band. It's nice to see my decision was confirmed buy this video. Much appreciated keep shredding
@@hmacsquared7683 You can play pretty much everything you want, it has 2 humbuckers and a single coil wich is pretty good if you like to play different genres of music, for the amplifier i chose the fender mustang lt25, its about the same price of the guitar and it's one of the best begginer amps.
I have three of these guitars in Emerald, Blue, and Red. These are great guitars because of the tone and sound. They are light weight and have a great playing action on the neck. I can play any genre of music on these guitars. I'm actually thinking of getting the sunburst, black, and purple ones and having the whole collection. I'm impressed and satisfied with this guitar.
I own this guitar, and I have to say that it has nice features and sound for it’s price, and it is also pretty versatile as well like you said. Bought it 5 years ago and instead of planning to buy a new one, I’m thinking of replacing the pick-ups, tuners and nut.
@@prakharmulmuley7357 don't rly know, this is my first and only guitar so far, but same as Sant, I just took the bar out and don't even know where it is haha
I love the way quilted maple looks, but knowing that is just printed on there would make me just want to get a regular painted version. I might consider that in addition to my strat.
@Switch321 haha hell yea dude, last month and a bit i've been pretty busy with work but the guitar is a beast, very happy with the purchase. Forgot to mention that this was actually my first electric, so I have nothing to compare to unfortunately
@@alessandro9740 it's actually good man, I was surprised I played everyday for like 3 - 4 weeks, went to tune it just to see how it was and it everything was still dialed in pretty good. but the phone app isnt the most accurate and i'm not ripping like Jimi. but from my experience it stays in tune well
I JUST got one of these used MINT in the black burst quilted maple. I paid $140 for it used. It's MINT. I like the satin neck. Fit and finish is great. It stays in tune pretty well. I am pretty impressed. I am a "Re-Beginner" out on Guitar Journey V2.0. As far as Not metal sound. It sounds pretty good for Santana's Moonflower (Which I am working thru) Yes... If a total beginner asked me what guitar to buy I would say this one. I took the back covers and was impressed how nice the wiring was done. I also have a totally pro set up and modded (Gotoh locking tuners, custom bone nut, frets dressed and leveled, PuP height set, etc...etc..) PRS SE Custom 24. In all honesty the PRS feels better. Mainly because the grain on the fretboard is WAY tighter and feel better than the pine which feels a little bit "not smooth". BUT the Ibanez SOUNDS better. I am going to do the Gotoh's on the GIO and maybe a nut change. I can see where they saved $$$. No binding for one. In the near future the PRS is getting Iron Gear PuP's which should help. I guess the PuP's are a much-maligned part on some of the PRS SE's
I bought one of these exactly 2 years ago and never regretted it. I went with the black one though, I think it looks pretty cool. I bought it for the price and the versitility and what a great decision that was. When I got it I immediately took the D/G string tree off for a little better tuning stability. Worked pretty well. There where a few minor quality control issues like the serial number sticker peeling off a little, the nut needed to be filed a little and the knobs were too far down making it hard to turn them. Other than that, the great quality control is pretty good. I'm a metal head so that's what I mostly play and it sounds really good considering how cheap the guitar is. However the bridge pickup tends to get a little muddy when playing chords like a G, D, C, E minor etc. Though to be fair I do use quite a bit of gain/overdrive. At times it does sound a little trebly when playing the G and B on lower parts of the fretboard. Mostly noticeable on the neck and bridge pickup with gain/distortion. It's almost like a twang. Not a big issue but does annoy me sometimes. The factory tuners are unbelievably good for what they are. I could play the whole of Metallica's Orion and still be in tune 😮👍. But about a month or 2 ago I ended up buying a set of 16:1 Gotoh locking tuners and a Kluson string tree because I wanted to use the whammy bar without immediately tuning after a little tap of the bar. It also makes changing strings a breeze. No more slippage 👍. Not necessarily the stock tuners fault just a flaw with the wrap around style design. But since I upgraded I can now go completely slack and it comes back mint. The tuning stability is insane for a non locking trem guitar. Very happy camper 👍. My next indever is to upgrade the electronics to dimarzio stuff. Super Distortion, Area 67, Titan/Liquifire etc. The stock electronics are great as is, but I'm looking for something with a phatter clearer sound and can handle a lot of gain and distortion. For the money these guitars are awesome, and with a few modifications they can be even better. If you're on a tight budget and want a great versitile guitar. Look no further than the Ibanez RX70QA!
@@berkyberry Yeah you definetly can. I ended up going with a Gotoh 510 bridge and I opted for the thick block version. The biggest difference was how much sustane the guitar has now. Carlos Santana would be proud lol
I have a few guitars at home, the Gibson SG is probably my favourite, but more guitars are always better. I wanted something for travel that I won't feel too precious about, and saw the GRX70QA online the other day, going cheap. Visited the store and tested it out - so loud, snotty, and very responsive! I had to buy it then and there. Mine did need a little bit of neck adjustment, but even that was fun, educational, and straight forward. It feels very good in my hands. I'm very happy with this little baby, my first Ibanez!
Bought a blue one of these at a pawn shop for $140 and I’m genuinely blown away. It’s a beauty and I’m looking forward to recording some stuff with it.
I'm super excited, I'm gonna be picking this guitar up next week and it'll be my first electric and the more I see the raving positive reviews the more I can't wait I'll update this post if I remember with my full thoughts once I have it in my hands.
I'm learning on an acoustic guitar, and when I was researching electric guitars to go for, this one is absolutely my first choice. Can't wait to have it soon!
I received one on my birthday from a life long brother. Mine is black and I will tell you right now I was not an Ibanez fan at all. I had a acoustic electric and a mid 90s electric, dont remember the model but it was a cheapy at the time. Now is a different story. I cant put it down. It's so easy to play and the neck, it was like made for me. Stays in tune sounds great and for 250 to 300 bucks in the states it's a excellant beginner guitar that you can gig with... thanks Ibanez for a model I would of paid a 1.000 dollars for easy back in the 80s.. peace
Just wanted to say that I loved this guitar when I had it. I did it all clean and overdrive on it and it did what it was supposed to do. there are some tunes on my channel if you want to hear its sounds both ways but yes I am gonna buy another one shortly and also I remember all I had to do was some sanding on fret ends. the action was fine which surprised me also.
Hey man i love this whole ibanez thing youve got happening at the moment, im in NZ and learning guitar. About 3 months ago i bought an ibanez rga42fm and fucken love it!
Dagan, is similar Dragan used in Romania ( i know is of Hebrew origin, which is nice). Man! such a good guitar showman, because of you now i can't decide which guitar to buy. Each of the guitars presented is the best choice.
just bought 2 of these, One for my Granddaughter and one for myself. I used to play back in the 80s a little bit and always liked my friends ibanez so i decided to try one because the price was right and ibanez is a name i know. i figured as she is learning I would re-learn so she could always have someone to play with. since i sold my old ESP M1 i needed to get a new axe to grind.
I bought one of these about a year ago but I was gifted a tele not long after I bought it. Needless to say I didn't pick the guitar back up until recently and I must say, after a little neck adjustment, fret end work and strings I am playing this thing more and more. I'm not really a metal guy but I am a rock and roll guy and with the selector switch on the 2nd notch up and my crate amp I can get a really good tone. Akin to the tone of black dog or purple haze. So I think this guitar is well worth the $179 I paid for it and it is a lot more versatile than people might think
Thank you so much for making this video. I am looking into buying my first guitar and I've done the homework for a while. When I found out Ibanez guitars,, I had to stop and check them out. I've always been a fan of the heavier rock kind of music going into metal,: Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Dream Theater to name a few. When I saw this video, I was blown away from how it sounds and how adaptable it is to any kind of music genre. Ultimately, I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for a guitar, (though I do like the Schecter Reaper 6 FR). I think the Ibanez Gio is a great-sounding guitar and the best part is I don't have to spend a ton of money for a really good sound. Thank you for making a great video.
I just bought one today on Facebook marketplace for $70. It's the '98 cort Indonesian model in green. I got all the parts to fix it up. I'll be into it for about $130. Sounds like a pretty good bargain.
I got my BRAND SPARKLING NEW GRX70 hanging right on the wall about 40ft. Away from me! 😍😄😍😄 It LOOKS GORGEOUS, but I don’t know how to play it yet, and haven’t yet had time to start Lessons or playing around with riffing on it… as if I know how to riff Lolol… but I’m REALLY a excited about it… ANDDDD I bought a Blackstar ID:40 after seeing Blackstar in your video! The whole thing is a BAD ASS SETUP!!! Wish I already knew how to play HALF as good as you!! Thank you for all the great info Sir! 😁😁😁 I’m so hyped about it all!!
I purchased this guitar in red version one year ago, for my birthday but I have a cheap amplifier so I don't even know how good it can sound. But it was cheap, and it is comfortably playable. Think I'm gonna get a better Amp for my birthday this year.
I’ve owned an Ibanez GRX70QA for about two years now. I originally bought it for a superstrat to play 80’s metal on. It’s capable of aggressive heavy bridge pickup tones, round Slash-like neck pickup lead tone, and twangy Strat tones in positions 2-4. The only downside is the Strat tremolo. After I got a setup done, I could divebomb like a madman on speed, and it would stay in tune, then since 2020, not even a restring will restore tuning stability. Once we’re vaccinated for COVID-19, I might visit my tech to try making it stay in tune again
I got one, because at $200 it seemed like a good guitar to learn on (I'm just starting out). I have a coworker, whos been playing for over 15 years, and swears by Ibanez, and wanted to evaluate it. He did, and was impressed with it. So yeah, good purchase at $200, as far as I'm aware.
Thanks for the great review! Been looking at this & another & think the extra pickup has me sold on this. I have an arm & hand injury & want to see if I can retrain myself on a left handed version.
I have a Gio Grx 70 ( made around year 2000 ) . Bought in a pawn shop , no sound from electrics , gave to a Guitar Tech , now 2024 , guitar has minimal wear ( frets , body good , fretboard straight ) . Punches above its weight . With H S H pickups and decent amp . Ibanez electric guitars last .
I got one and am very impressed with it. Right out of the box the action is very low, yet not a single fret buzzes. No truss rod adjustment needed, intonation right on, stays in tune and the range of sound available with the various pick up combinations attainable using the 5 position switch is awesome. I highly recommend this guitar for anyone from beginner to pro.
Cant wait to have mine just ordered it a while ago,the action is not high right?im an acoustic player and i never have an electric guitar before,is it more easy to play than acoustic guitars?i also use to play finger picking so i have to start from zero im sure for me to get use of the PICK😂😂thanks also for sharing your wonderful experience as an owner of this guitar..
@@juanvalera7272 the action is low and correct for me. It is easier to play than an acoustic, in my opinion.
@@juanvalera7272 also, l am a strummer trying to learn finger picking on an Ibanez acoustic lol
@@juanvalera7272 Juan, let me know if you like the guitar when you get it. Thanks.
if you said so,then i will get one too.!
I just purchased this guitar for my 14 year old daughter who is into Deftones, Nirvana and Cage the Elephant to name a few. I wanted to get her the GRGR131, flat black but since all black guitars are still sitting on the cargo ships coasting our SoCal shores it would not get here till way after Christmas. So I'm pleased with GRX70 Emerald Sunburst. She will love it. I also got her a Boss Katana 50 amp. It comes with lots of built in Effects so she will be floored when she opens up her gifts.
Amazing
I got the GRG131EX as my first electric last Christmas and I'm about to get the GRX70 for my birthday in a week, how did your daughter get on with the guitar?
Is she single?
Is the amp good or ass
Literally asked for this one for Christmas, glad to know i've gone with a Dagan approved guitar. Happy New Year to You All at PMT :)
I got one for Christmas and it is like they accidentally put the wrong price tag on it 😂
Is this guitar worth it? O there are better guitars with its price?
@@maximolopez9151 no,you can get for same price grx40 what is the same but is hambucker,single,single (hss) and the grx70 is hsh
Me wah one too
@@necromantis. thats just down to preference though
I'm a simple man. I see Ibanez , I click in.
Same👌Except I’m a girl 😅
@@Just_Vryatt schecter'a göre daha iyi
Same😂
🤣🤣🤣
Ok lynard skynerd fanboy
Get it? Because like the song.... Simple Man. Ok yeah no ill never say a joke again lol.
After playing acoustic for a while and trying out my friend's electric guitars I got myself this model to start learning on it and I absolutely love it! It's just something about the Ibanez necks that suits me better than my friends more expensive guitars.
Maybe is because the radius is more flat, and that something that can make you fell more confortable for you of yoy used to play an acoustic believe it or not
@@arielrosalessarmiento9558 probably but it doesn't even matter why, it's important I hit a jackpot with my first guitar which makes it so much more enjoyable to learn guitar in the end
Hey man, I’m considering buying one of these myself but I’ve been wondering, if you use the temple bar does it go out of tune?
I've wanted to play the guitar since I was 12, but never got to it. I am now 34, and realizing that life is too short for you to keep postponing your dreams, I've decided to finally start taking lessons! I was thinking about buying myself this particular model, and after watching tour video, any doubts were cast aside! It looks particularly fantastic in red, and I've already chosen a name for her!
Awesome video, man! Thanks for helping me chose my first guitar! 🤘🏻🎸
How's your progress
@mrdevil848 was going to ask the same myself! It's always nice to hear about people picking up the guitar for the first time.
I bought this guitar a month and it is the first electric guitar I've ever owned. At first, I thought it was a mistake, or that there's something wrong with it, when I saw the price tag at the store. Then they told me that the guitar is amazing, and I should really consider it when buying my first one. So far, I am blown away, it is really nice, and I can't wait to play more with it on stage!
Good choice
possibly one of the best guitars you can get for $200. And he's correct that you can play any genre with it. The feel, tone and look is extremely versatile.
i was already wanting this guitar but this just made me want it even more
@lilsad how is the tremolo
I paid $50 for slightly used one as a throw around practice guitar. It plays just as well if not better than most guitars in the $600 range. I’m extremely impressed.
@@AzathothTheGreat i have one, and i think the neck is a bit thinner than a lot of guitars, but i dont think its as thin as a really high end expensive ibanez
Bought the exact same guitar a few months ago and love it. I decided to remove the stock humbuckers and replace them with much hotter units. This was a huge mistake on my part because they are way too sensitive and as heavy as any guitar i have ever heard. The stock pups were more than adequate and i should have left them alone. Great guitar, just don't over do it like i did!
This is one of the best guitars i have ever played i got one in the blue burst its a fun guitar
Just ordered the purple one.... does it stay in tune after using the whammy bar?
@@studebakerhoch Hey, have you got it now and what do you think about it's tuning stability and do you like it or not? Actually.. thinking of buying it as my first electric guitar but not sure if it will be a good choice.
@@abhaykhatri5988 I literally just ordered it today.....it should be here by Tuesday hopefully.... I'll let you know when I get it
@@studebakerhoch Hey, have you got it yet?
@@abhaykhatri5988 I checked the tracking and FedEx kicked it up to Friday unfortunately.... saying they're behind in deliveries.....I'm anxiously waiting.... I'll definitely let you know as soon as I get it....I'm playing through a Marshall TSL100 JCM 2000 half stack with a 1960 JCM 2000 cab ....I just got a MXR super badass distortion a few weeks ago..... can't wait to plug this baby in
I got a Jackson Dinky couple of weeks ago, for £150 and boy do I love it! absolute pleasure to play and metal sounds great on it.
Guy is genuine. I like how this isn't like every other video saying " its a great beginner guitar " , just because its more affordable. You can be an intermediate player and get alot out of these GIOs. Especialy if you come from using only Fender and Gibson style guitars. These just have faster necks and are designed around fast leads, which over time will improve your dexterity
I've had my GXR70 about a month. not my first guitar or my last. I've owned several guitars through the years but always loved the Ibanez guitars. finally bought one brand new and she's a beauty.
@@AzathothTheGreat I have short fingers and this neck let's me play up and down like a pro. Not a thick neck and the palm of my dosen't hit the e string like the problem I have with fat necks.. so if you like small fast necks , this will work..the strings are so low , just touch and it plays..
GRX70QA in a nutshell :
G = GIO (refers to Ibanez model series)
RX = Neck type
70 = Pickups (H+S+H)
QA = Quilted Art (the finish on the top of the body)
There is also other models but they are expensive than RX, the RG models. Example is the GRG140 Ibanez.
RX = This neck is similar to standard Strats. The neck is built whole, and consists of 2 layers, 1fingerboard, 1 neck body. The headstock of this model is carved out and flattened, it means this type of neck will need to have string trees installed on it.
RG = This neck is similar to standard Les Paul. The neck has 3 layers in total, 1 fingerboard, 1 neck body, 1 headstock. The headstock of this neck model is tilted backwards which is similar to any Les Paul guitar and does not require any string trees.
P.S. Ibanez guitars are really good when it comes to durability, craftmanship and quality. I don't know why those Vintage collectors hate Ibanez so much.
Vintage collector hates shredder type of guitars
Just got one today and just finished my first session with it. Very very impressed. I have several other guitars but this one has already taken a spot up close to the top.
Great job Ibanez
I have a blue one. I was my first guitar and I couldn't be happier with it even today. I have had it for a while and it still plays better than any other guitar I have.
dude same
I am so glad you did this review, I bought this over here in Turkey to learn on back in July 2020..
I bought the sunburst blue, really nice finish..
I am pleased you like the guitar and recommend it..
Right now I just have to learn how to play the thing :-)
I just started playing guitar 4 or 5 months ago. The store I went to had this Ibanez, I had no idea what guitar I wanted outside of it being electric. The store owner said this Ibanez would be fine and he was right. It will do what I;m capable of which I'll admit isn't a whole lot. I do believe it will take me to whatever I'm capable of and for what it cost it can't be beat.
This is my first and only guitar and since it looks, sounds and feels amazing it has made me really determined
I had this guitar for a long while and it plays great and looks great especially for the price 🤘
I bought this guitar online since April of 2021 and I love it til now. I can't wait to upgrade it in the future because the single pickup has an issue which when I have high gain, it has a buzzing sound. I did sooooo many research and this is the affordable one I go for and I'm proud of it!
I know I'm late with this reply, but it's kinda normal for single coil to buzz, especially on high gain.
Humbuckers were invented specially to buck the hum, to be more silent. I don't think there's something wrong with your guitar.
Have a good one!
@@andreithepro3708 Oh cool! Now I don't have to worry about changing the pickup. Thanks brother for telling me that. You have a great one! 😁
@@godchickla7295 No problem! Single coils can have a great clean, bright and crispy tone , and they can be used with a little bit of gain! They are preferred by Blues and Country players.
Humbuckers can have a chunky and warmer tone, and like I said, they are quiet! That's why they are loved by Jazz, Hard Rock and Heavy Metal players.
You can check some videos or info about the difference between pickups!
Take care brother and remember to have fun!
@@andreithepro3708 Thanks for sharing bro, really helps a lot and somehow I'm feeling motivated to play again 😂, Been doing some homework about amplifier and hope to get one soon. Been using an Amplug by Blackstar for a year now and whenever I play clean tone, it's just not loud enough without gain. And with gain, they buzz like heck 🤣 Thanks again 🙏🏻
this was my first ibanez guitar, I still have it and play it most every day too. It's my almost favorite...
Dude this guitar is awesome , I love how it looks and how it sounds , as a beginner I absolutely love it 😎👍
@@davidperdomo1504
it looks even better under lights too... I've been playing for years now and this guitar still holds my interest as much as my more expensive Jacksons, Schecters and Ibanez...
@@suetruett3812 you’re right , I am glad I didn’t buy another guitar because at the beginning I thought I needed to invest at least a thousand bucks to have a decent guitar to begin , but I was wrong and I am glad I was wrong 😅
@@davidperdomo1504
no, you sure don't need to have that expensive of a guitar to begin with.. my more expensive guitars aren't over 1k... either but sound like a millions bucks...
@@suetruett3812 how is the tuning stability?
This was my first guitar ever, and I love it til death, it's still my fav guitar, tho the whammy isn't really worth it, if you don't change the tuners. I pretty much only play with the bridge pick-up. Also gotta say what makes his sound awesome here, aren't especially the pick-ups, but 95% the amp. I have relatively cheap Marshall, still sounds awesome, but just not like this.
Edit: ya, I actually put Seymour Duncan hot rodded JBs in. And the difference is insane. Not the slightest bit of hum anymore, besides the single coil, since it's still the original one from Ibanez. Anyway still were good pickups for starting out.
My tremolo arm broke inside the bridge
I'd get this guitar to maybe mod it with a vegatrem and some dimarzio pickups
this worked on my squier strat whammy: put some graphite shavings from a pencil in the nut slots or even draw inside the slots, and put some vaseline underneath the spring trees
@@LangenmayrS I mean that's an easy fix, just buy a new one, maybe even used, trem arms are pretty affordable
I agree I got it as my fist guitar it’s really good guitar for the price but I agree the wammy bar isint very good but other than that it’s good btw A7X Gang beat band out there
dude I love your positive attitude and whole demeanor . I am almost certain that I am at least a decade older than you but I still wish that you were my dad!
I've got one and I'm loving it. Starts with the fact that Ibanez produces a lot of lefthand-models (and I'm left handed myself). Quality, versatility, price.
@Dagan: always a pleasure to see you playing. It seems to me that you enjoy every single note!
I'm a leftie as well and looking into getting a new guitar. I got an ibanez bass already.
I got one of these 2 days ago. I cannot believe Ibanez can sell these at this price. And, it’s Dagan approved. Now I just need to practice so I can hopefully one day play like Dagan lol.
I just got mine and was shocked at it only being 200
I love mine, sunburst, great tone, neck, weight,frets, the whole deal.
I delved into the research to get a guitar that Loosely fit what I was going for. I haven't touched a guitar since I was 14 my dad being in the death metal band. It's nice to see my decision was confirmed buy this video. Much appreciated keep shredding
Just ordered this guitar, i am very excited
Did you get it? Is it awesome?
@@jimmyz2098 Yes it is! It's my first guitar and it sounds amazing :D
@@peregrintook9628 what genres can you play with it? I'm very new to electric guitar. Also what cheap amp would be good for it?
@@hmacsquared7683 You can play pretty much everything you want, it has 2 humbuckers and a single coil wich is pretty good if you like to play different genres of music, for the amplifier i chose the fender mustang lt25, its about the same price of the guitar and it's one of the best begginer amps.
@@peregrintook9628 Is also good so for blues, rock classic like Elvis e Jimi, jazz ecc?
I have three of these guitars in Emerald, Blue, and Red. These are great guitars because of the tone and sound. They are light weight and have a great playing action on the neck. I can play any genre of music on these guitars. I'm actually thinking of getting the sunburst, black, and purple ones and having the whole collection. I'm impressed and satisfied with this guitar.
I own this guitar, and I have to say that it has nice features and sound for it’s price, and it is also pretty versatile as well like you said. Bought it 5 years ago and instead of planning to buy a new one, I’m thinking of replacing the pick-ups, tuners and nut.
How's the whammy bar of this one, I heard it the guitar goes out of tune instantly
@@prakharmulmuley7357 don't buy this one for the whammy, other than that it's amazing
@@filippek8369 which one for the whammy then
Yes I don’t even use the whammy bar anymore, in fact, I don’t even know where it is hahaha
@@prakharmulmuley7357 don't rly know, this is my first and only guitar so far, but same as Sant, I just took the bar out and don't even know where it is haha
I love the way quilted maple looks, but knowing that is just printed on there would make me just want to get a regular painted version. I might consider that in addition to my strat.
Just picked one up 4 days ago
It's an awesome guitar, unfortunately i'm unable to tap into its full potential
@Switch321 haha hell yea dude, last month and a bit i've been pretty busy with work but the guitar is a beast, very happy with the purchase.
Forgot to mention that this was actually my first electric, so I have nothing to compare to unfortunately
@@willeh2970 how is the tuning stability? i mean, it doesnt have locking nuts..
@@alessandro9740 it's actually good man, I was surprised
I played everyday for like 3 - 4 weeks, went to tune it just to see how it was
and it everything was still dialed in pretty good.
but the phone app isnt the most accurate and i'm not ripping like Jimi.
but from my experience it stays in tune well
@@willeh2970 thanks for the info!!
Got a fender strat , a les paul , a SG , but i had to have this ibanez apart of my collection, absolutely perfect for metal. Great video.
I JUST got one of these used MINT in the black burst quilted maple. I paid $140 for it used. It's MINT. I like the satin neck.
Fit and finish is great. It stays in tune pretty well. I am pretty impressed. I am a "Re-Beginner" out on Guitar Journey V2.0.
As far as Not metal sound. It sounds pretty good for Santana's Moonflower (Which I am working thru)
Yes... If a total beginner asked me what guitar to buy I would say this one.
I took the back covers and was impressed how nice the wiring was done.
I also have a totally pro set up and modded (Gotoh locking tuners, custom bone nut, frets dressed and leveled, PuP height set, etc...etc..) PRS SE Custom 24.
In all honesty the PRS feels better. Mainly because the grain on the fretboard is WAY tighter and feel better than the pine which feels a little bit "not smooth".
BUT the Ibanez SOUNDS better. I am going to do the Gotoh's on the GIO and maybe a nut change. I can see where they saved $$$. No binding for one.
In the near future the PRS is getting Iron Gear PuP's which should help. I guess the PuP's are a much-maligned part on some of the PRS SE's
i have one on order, will be here in a week
I bought one of these exactly 2 years ago and never regretted it.
I went with the black one though, I think it looks pretty cool.
I bought it for the price and the versitility and what a great decision that was. When I got it I immediately took the D/G string tree off for a little better tuning stability. Worked pretty well.
There where a few minor quality control issues like the serial number sticker peeling off a little, the nut needed to be filed a little and the knobs were too far down making it hard to turn them. Other than that, the great quality control is pretty good.
I'm a metal head so that's what I mostly play and it sounds really good considering how cheap the guitar is. However the bridge pickup tends to get a little muddy when playing chords like a G, D, C, E minor etc. Though to be fair I do use quite a bit of gain/overdrive. At times it does sound a little trebly when playing the G and B on lower parts of the fretboard. Mostly noticeable on the neck and bridge pickup with gain/distortion. It's almost like a twang. Not a big issue but does annoy me sometimes.
The factory tuners are unbelievably good for what they are. I could play the whole of Metallica's Orion and still be in tune 😮👍. But about a month or 2 ago I ended up buying a set of 16:1 Gotoh locking tuners and a Kluson string tree because I wanted to use the whammy bar without immediately tuning after a little tap of the bar. It also makes changing strings a breeze. No more slippage 👍. Not necessarily the stock tuners fault just a flaw with the wrap around style design. But since I upgraded I can now go completely slack and it comes back mint. The tuning stability is insane for a non locking trem guitar. Very happy camper 👍.
My next indever is to upgrade the electronics to dimarzio stuff. Super Distortion, Area 67, Titan/Liquifire etc. The stock electronics are great as is, but I'm looking for something with a phatter clearer sound and can handle a lot of gain and distortion.
For the money these guitars are awesome, and with a few modifications they can be even better. If you're on a tight budget and want a great versitile guitar. Look no further than the Ibanez RX70QA!
Great review brother, appreciate it. Sold me on this guitar in black haha
how about the tuning stability?
Is it possible to replace the trem system?
@@22gsg80 OK so it's about one year later. Did you buy one? Is it any good?
@@berkyberry Yeah you definetly can. I ended up going with a Gotoh 510 bridge and I opted for the thick block version. The biggest difference was how much sustane the guitar has now. Carlos Santana would be proud lol
I have a few guitars at home, the Gibson SG is probably my favourite, but more guitars are always better. I wanted something for travel that I won't feel too precious about, and saw the GRX70QA online the other day, going cheap. Visited the store and tested it out - so loud, snotty, and very responsive! I had to buy it then and there. Mine did need a little bit of neck adjustment, but even that was fun, educational, and straight forward. It feels very good in my hands. I'm very happy with this little baby, my first Ibanez!
Fell in love with the red burst sick axe
Tomorrow I´m buying the Blue version. It´s my first electric guitar. I LOVE IT
me too men!
@@GusttavoSacco I have already bought it. It will come home on Tuesday!
@@tomba8239 Hey let me know how it goes :)))
Wish you the best
@@tomba8239 do strings lock?
I'm purchasing one next week, and have heard good things about it. I spoke with a tech at Sweetwater, and he praised it
The GRX70 is a very versatile guitar. Dagan is saying straight facts
Bought a blue one of these at a pawn shop for $140 and I’m genuinely blown away. It’s a beauty and I’m looking forward to recording some stuff with it.
I'm super excited, I'm gonna be picking this guitar up next week and it'll be my first electric and the more I see the raving positive reviews the more I can't wait I'll update this post if I remember with my full thoughts once I have it in my hands.
how is it?
I've got one, bought it from you guys, my first electric guitar and I think it's spot on not got any complaints at all
I'm learning on an acoustic guitar, and when I was researching electric guitars to go for, this one is absolutely my first choice. Can't wait to have it soon!
that opening riff was eargasmic
I received one on my birthday from a life long brother. Mine is black and I will tell you right now I was not an Ibanez fan at all. I had a acoustic electric and a mid 90s electric, dont remember the model but it was a cheapy at the time. Now is a different story. I cant put it down. It's so easy to play and the neck, it was like made for me. Stays in tune sounds great and for 250 to 300 bucks in the states it's a excellant beginner guitar that you can gig with... thanks Ibanez for a model I would of paid a 1.000 dollars for easy back in the 80s.. peace
Because of this video, I am most likely getting this guitar.
I've recorded an album with this babe ❤️
It's just amazing
can we hear it?
Just bought one (after my last guitar broke ) because of this video and I'm already in love
I just bought one of them for Christmas. It’s not here just yet but I can’t wait to play on it
If ever there was a caption that drew me in too fast, this was it 👀
Me too
It is amazing I play mine almost daily. Modified tho so sounds awesome along with the other 20 some guitars I have. But yes it is nice.
Just wanted to say that I loved this guitar when I had it. I did it all clean and overdrive on it and it did what it was supposed to do. there are some tunes on my channel if you want to hear its sounds both ways but yes I am gonna buy another one shortly and also I remember all I had to do was some sanding on fret ends. the action was fine which surprised me also.
Hey man i love this whole ibanez thing youve got happening at the moment, im in NZ and learning guitar. About 3 months ago i bought an ibanez rga42fm and fucken love it!
It’s a great guitar and the tremolo is actually pretty descent and it stays in tune really good
So beautiful that Diavoletto on his right!... The guitar Ibanez, has really an interesting sound, and colour in sunburst.
I just picked one up, love it so far. TThe neck is a little wide but once got used to it, it was great
This review clinched our purchase of the best guitar 🎸 ever. We bought the blue. Gorgeous... Great review.
I have a red one I love it sounds very nice and clean for 200$ you can’t go wrong
Great Demo. Soon as I Watched this I Ordered one. Will arrive Thursday. Cant wait
Dagan, is similar Dragan used in Romania ( i know is of Hebrew origin, which is nice). Man! such a good guitar showman, because of you now i can't decide which guitar to buy. Each of the guitars presented is the best choice.
I have the exact same Ibanez same color too, it’s great for black metal
Mine just came today. It’s my favorite of my electrics already.
just bought 2 of these, One for my Granddaughter and one for myself. I used to play back in the 80s a little bit and always liked my friends ibanez so i decided to try one because the price was right and ibanez is a name i know. i figured as she is learning I would re-learn so she could always have someone to play with. since i sold my old ESP M1 i needed to get a new axe to grind.
So sweett
Most versatile guitar I ever seen Dagan do.
I bought one of these about a year ago but I was gifted a tele not long after I bought it. Needless to say I didn't pick the guitar back up until recently and I must say, after a little neck adjustment, fret end work and strings I am playing this thing more and more. I'm not really a metal guy but I am a rock and roll guy and with the selector switch on the 2nd notch up and my crate amp I can get a really good tone. Akin to the tone of black dog or purple haze. So I think this guitar is well worth the $179 I paid for it and it is a lot more versatile than people might think
Great review. I just ordered this guitar, because of you, sir. Thank you!!
Thank you so much for making this video. I am looking into buying my first guitar and I've done the homework for a while. When I found out Ibanez guitars,, I had to stop and check them out. I've always been a fan of the heavier rock kind of music going into metal,: Avenged Sevenfold, Disturbed, Dream Theater to name a few. When I saw this video, I was blown away from how it sounds and how adaptable it is to any kind of music genre. Ultimately, I don't want to spend an arm and a leg for a guitar, (though I do like the Schecter Reaper 6 FR). I think the Ibanez Gio is a great-sounding guitar and the best part is I don't have to spend a ton of money for a really good sound. Thank you for making a great video.
I'm so happy, bought one today in a 2nd hand shop for 20 euros. Needs some cosmetic work but sounds great.
I just bought one today on Facebook marketplace for $70. It's the '98 cort Indonesian model in green. I got all the parts to fix it up. I'll be into it for about $130. Sounds like a pretty good bargain.
I have this ibanez in red and I love it
This riff at 2:23 is soo damn bad ass
Happy New Year from Puerto Rico
(There aren’t any pmt stores near me) 😭
Happy New year from Liverpool England !! The nearest one to me is 30 miles away , but all shut so we couldn't go anyway !! 😯
Fellow boricua! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Just ordered the green one. Can't wait
Great demo. You made my mind up. Thanks
Ok ok Dagan. You’ve officially sold me! Now if the American stores could just get that purple one in stock I’ll be off to the races as we say!
I want this guitar sooo much
I got my BRAND SPARKLING NEW GRX70 hanging right on the wall about 40ft. Away from me! 😍😄😍😄 It LOOKS GORGEOUS, but I don’t know how to play it yet, and haven’t yet had time to start Lessons or playing around with riffing on it… as if I know how to riff Lolol… but I’m REALLY a excited about it… ANDDDD I bought a Blackstar ID:40 after seeing Blackstar in your video! The whole thing is a BAD ASS SETUP!!! Wish I already knew how to play HALF as good as you!! Thank you for all the great info Sir! 😁😁😁 I’m so hyped about it all!!
Happy New Years guys!
I purchased this guitar in red version one year ago, for my birthday but I have a cheap amplifier so I don't even know how good it can sound. But it was cheap, and it is comfortably playable. Think I'm gonna get a better Amp for my birthday this year.
Finally .....a review on this guitarr... thx bro
Watched this a few days ago. Bought one today....
Congrats man , how does it sounds like ?
@@NUKELEAR502 Should be delivered sometime next Monday/Tuesday so I'll let you know than
I just bought one the other day for its looks because I'm new to this and have no criteria, but I'm glad to know that it isn't a bad one lol
I’ve owned an Ibanez GRX70QA for about two years now. I originally bought it for a superstrat to play 80’s metal on. It’s capable of aggressive heavy bridge pickup tones, round Slash-like neck pickup lead tone, and twangy Strat tones in positions 2-4. The only downside is the Strat tremolo. After I got a setup done, I could divebomb like a madman on speed, and it would stay in tune, then since 2020, not even a restring will restore tuning stability. Once we’re vaccinated for COVID-19, I might visit my tech to try making it stay in tune again
I got one, because at $200 it seemed like a good guitar to learn on (I'm just starting out). I have a coworker, whos been playing for over 15 years, and swears by Ibanez, and wanted to evaluate it. He did, and was impressed with it. So yeah, good purchase at $200, as far as I'm aware.
Great review. Thank you!
As a birthday gift I am getting one. Have an Epiphone p90 Les Paul and Squier telecaster currently
Thanks for the great review! Been looking at this & another & think the extra pickup has me sold on this. I have an arm & hand injury & want to see if I can retrain myself on a left handed version.
Got one being delivered tomorrow
I have a Gio Grx 70 ( made around year 2000 ) . Bought in a pawn shop , no sound from electrics , gave to a Guitar Tech , now 2024 , guitar has minimal wear ( frets , body good , fretboard straight ) . Punches above its weight . With H S H pickups and decent amp . Ibanez electric guitars last .
This is my second guitar I got. It’s amazing and I couldn’t be happier with what I got especially considering the price I got it for ($170 USD)
Daamn thats crazy bro, $170 USD? I got mine for $400 AUD (originally 600)
@@archiedawsonwell the store I got it from was a SamAsh and it was closing down so i think i got fairly lucky
@@blyp48 yeah you got a pretty good deal
you helped me decide on one thank you I subscribed too bro rock on!!!
This guitar is perfect for me. So versatile.
Just bought me one and an orange amp can't wait for them to come in
I am. I had not Meal player. I had one. But sold it. But I was really dumb. I play old school Country and this is a Great Country playing Guitar.
Okay you sold me. Buying one now.