Ibanez GIO GRX20Z Electric Guitar – Jewel Blue

The most straightforward electric in the GIO line: two humbuckers, a fast maple neck, a tremolo, and a deep blue gloss finish, with nothing to get in the way of playing.

Is This the Right Guitar for You?

The GRX20Z is the guitar we hand to someone who says they just want to start playing and does not want to overthink it. It is built around the essentials: a slim, flat maple neck that makes chords and scales feel approachable, a pair of Infinity R humbuckers that sound thick and clean without hum, and a light poplar body that is easy to hold for long practice sessions. The solid Jewel Blue gloss finish with the black pickguard gives it a classic look that works on any stage.

Even with its simple layout, the five-way switch quietly adds two coil-split positions, so you get brighter, thinner tones for cleaner playing alongside the full humbucker sounds. That makes it a great fit for players who are not sure yet whether they want to lean toward rock, pop, blues, or something heavier. It is also a sensible backup or travel guitar for experienced players who want something dependable and inexpensive to keep in the trunk or at the practice space.

Key Highlights

• Slim GRX maple neck, 19.5mm at the first fret, with a flat 305mm radius for easy playing
• Two Infinity R ceramic humbuckers with tight, clear, high-output tone
• Five-way selector with coil-split positions for extra clean and funky sounds
• T106 tremolo bridge with six independent saddles for accurate intonation
• Lightweight poplar body in a glossy Jewel Blue finish with black pickguard
• 22 medium frets on a jatoba fretboard for accurate note attack
• Simple volume and tone controls that are easy to learn
• Mono-unit output jack designed to resist loosening over years of plugging in
• Ships with light .009 to .042 strings for a comfortable start

Why You'll Love It

Great Fit For

• First-time electric guitar players who want a simple, reliable start
• Parents and gift-givers looking for a real instrument at an entry-level price
• Rock, pop-punk, and alternative players who like humbucker tone
• Students in lesson programs who need a comfortable, easy-to-tune guitar
• Experienced players who want a cheap, dependable backup or travel guitar
• Anyone who wants a tremolo bar without a complicated locking system

Sound and Feel

Sound: The Infinity R humbuckers are voiced to stay articulate when you add distortion, so power chords stay tight and leads stay clear. The bridge position is bright and punchy, the neck position is warm and smooth, and the middle position combines both. Positions two and four tap a single coil from the humbuckers for a thinner, snappier sound that works well for clean strumming and funkier rhythm parts. The maple neck and poplar body keep the overall character bright and balanced.

Feel: This is the same GRX neck found across the GIO line: 19.5mm at the first fret, 21.5mm at the twelfth, a 42mm nut, and a flat 305mm radius. It feels quick under the hand and encourages a relaxed thumb position for beginners. The body is light and contoured, and the gloss finish is smooth and easy to keep clean.

Tremolo: The T106 is a traditional six-screw tremolo. It is designed for subtle vibrato and the occasional dive rather than extreme whammy tricks, and it can be set flat against the body if you would rather have a fixed feel. Let us know how you want it set up.

A note on cases: The GRX20Z ships as a guitar only. Ibanez recommends the M300C hardshell case, sold separately. We can help you pair a case or gig bag.

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