Ibanez GIO Series GRX20Z - Black Night

Wow I was really impressed with this guitar when it arrived! The paint is a really deep black with a good sparkle and shimmer to it that gives it a really nice space vibe to it. The paint job was done very well with no runs or bubbles and a very solid finish that is sure to last. The fret board feels really nice under the fingers and plays very well with no issue getting notes to sound out properly. At the head of the guitar the shape is very stylish and the tuning pegs so far have held the tuning very well and adjust easy. The strings that came on the guitar are actually pretty decent for a starter set to get you playing from day one. Plugged into an amp this guitar was able to adjust the tone and volume well in addition the selector for the pick ups gives you more of a range of sound that you might be looking for.I think this is a very solid beginner guitar, it doesn't weight very much so its not cumbersome to carry around or play and its features give you a good amount to try out some different styles to play different music and really get into playing!

I’ve bought an embarrassing amount of discount guitars recently, as modding has become my pandemic hobby. As a cheap HH Strat clone with a basswood body, this was perfectly priced. Still intend to mod it, with active pickups and a double locking trem to start. But I was surprised at the quality out of the box. Just a half step out of tune, perfect action, intonation already spot on. It’s pretty too. The solid white color is a compromise for me, but I love the cut of the body and pickguard. The neck+fretboard is sweet, almost like a Les Paul neck on a Strat, I just love it. If there is any negative about this guitar, it’s the stock pickups, but they’re not disappointing at all. We’ll see how it actually goes with my planned mods, but regardless I’d highly recommend this for beginners or anyone just looking for a cheap guitar. It’s fantastic.

A quality product. The price is a too good to be true, but it is well worth it.Now I of course had to file the fret ends and sand and polish the neck, change the strings and add a spring to the Stratacaster.

As a beginner who just got into guitar playing I thought I'd start out with something like a Fender Squire, since they're known to be among the best when it comes to newbie guitarists. Unfortunately it was unaffordable for me so I started checking lesser brand alternatives that carry the same design and flexibility of the Squire, and suffice to say that I was unimpressed with cheaper knockoffs.This guitar however, completely surpassed my low expectations considering the cheap price and unpopularity.Ibanez, if you haven't heard of this brand before is a known quality guitar maker whom legendary guitarists like Joe Satriani use models of.PROS:1.Smooth carefully crafted body and impressive paint for whats intended to be a cheap practice guitar.2.Good quality wood and the neck is reliable.3.Strings are good enough for starting and don't peel on your fingers like some cheaper alternatives. Overall not bad quality.CONS:1.The reason i gave this guitar a 4 instead of 5, is because i received it with a small but deep crack close to the socket where you plug the amp cable which could be either a manufacturing problem, or due to shipping.2. Not really a con but something to kep in mind nonetheless, it doesn't come with extras like picks or straps.Just the guitar, instruction manual, and warranty.Overall for the offering 100$ price, this guitar is worth every penny and after owning it for 3 or 4 months now I'm happy to say the guitar is looking and performing the same way i received it. And the crack i mentioned thankfully is not affecting the guitar's performance.

The media could not be loaded. This guitar is even more beautiful in person than it looks in the Amazon photos. I first had this guitar when I was 15. My dad got it for me as a Christmasgift. He recently passed away.Sadly, during a difficult time in his life and a toxic relationship, the guitar he gave me was either given away or sold. Losing it broke my heart.Thankfully, my dad had taken photos of it, and with careful research, I was able to track down the exact same model. Now I have it again, and it feels like a piece of my dad is back with me. I inherited his love for rock music and playing guitar, and having this instrument again is a way of keeping that bond alive.I’m still learning to play, so I’m very much a beginner. I did my best tuning the amp, so the sound in the review video might not be perfect, but when this guitar is plugged into the amp, it really sounds great. The tone is clear and full.I’m very happy with my purchase and having my guitar back again. Thank you!💙

Great guitar and very pretty! Thank you

I've had this guitar for just under a year. It's been a good instrument. I have done a few customizations to mine to make it a bit more, custom pick guard, strap, knobs and such.Pros:Great beginner instrument.Nice weightDecent toneWell madeStays in tune.Cons:Strings are horrible, but that's a $10 fix.Will need to be setup and many beginner will need this to be done by a professional. But this is true from any mail order guitar. May as well tell the setup tech to replace the strings while you are there.I had a small grounding issues that caused a small buzz from the pickups. But that's fixed nowOver all great instrument, get new strings right away