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Ibanez GAX30 Electric Guitar

Humbuckers. Maple neck material. 22 medium frets.

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"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" submitted November 22, 2009

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Musical Background: Bassist and guitarist, but mostly as a hobby
Music Style: Rock, alternative, grunge, metal, blues
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Sound: Extremely good pickups for the money. When played clean the the neck pickup on its own sound can be a little muddy, but there's an unexpectedly nice jangle from the bridge pickup, and it sings with a mix of both humbuckers. There's some nice bluesy honk possible if you raise the gain a bit, and when you pile it on you can get some convincing metal and heavy rock tones. Generally I use it with a lot of gain and pickups, can give you everything from an abrasive growl to singing leads. Basically anything an SG can do, this'll have an admirable crack at. Versatile, and belies its price. Feature: No frills, simple electronics in the Gibson mould. The wood used is of a good quality, especially in the fretboard, and although the pickups might be a little underpowered, they do the job well. The one issue I have is with the tuners- they a little flimsy and aren't particularly stable, and chances are these'll be the first thing to go as the guitar gets on a bit. One tone pot and one volume controlling two humbuckers doesn't give a lot of options, but what's here does its job. Ease of Use: This guitar works well. It's lightweight thanks to its basswood body, has a well-worked neck that fits the hand nicely It's very difficult to put down once you pick it up, and in terms of tone and playability it can easily sit with far more expensive guitars. The setup was near-perfect straight out of the box, the electronics and wiring showed good attention to detail, and after a minor setup it played at least as well as any budget guitar I've used. It might take a little work getting the tone you want from the spartan electronics, but you'll enjoy experimenting, and you'll love it when you've got it. Quality: Aside from the aforementioned tuners this guitar is pretty much unfaultable on quality. The finish is even and well-applied, the wiring is of a high standard and even the screws and fittings seem to be of a good quality. I've played three of these guitars, including my own, and the standard of all three has been identical. As regards quality control Ibanez have done brilliantly here. And it can take a bit of a kicking. At least mine has, with no problems other than a knob falling off, which seems to happen to all my instruments. It might be a bit naff, but I really like the truss rod cover on these guitars. It's screwed on to the top of the neck and has a little folding plate that provides both security and ease of access, and this level of attention to the little things is what makes this guitar stand out in its field. Value: Compared to the competition? No contest. If you have about £120 to spend on a guitar, you're doing yourself a great disservice if you don't give this a look. And if my experience of Ibanez's quality control is to be believed, any example you play should be damn near the same as the one you buy. Which you will. Manufacturer Support: No issues so far, so I haven't had any experience with this. The Wow Factor: Aside from the weird thing I have for the truss rod cover, I actually prefer the look of the thing to most other guitar shapes, certainly most of the budget ones, which tend to slightly mangled, sharper versions of the classics. The same charge could be levelled here, but I think the combination of SG and Les Paul traits have been melded well. The whole package strikes me as tasteful in a 'less is more' kind of way. And if you hear one of these played well, with a good setup, you'll want it even more. Overall: I'm a bass player primarily, and I've been playing my GAX30 in a couple of bands for the last two years. And the fact that I haven't broken it yet is testament in itself. I'm considering a replacement at the moment, but it looks like I'm going to need to spend a whole lot more than the £100 I paid for this to get anything comparable. This guitar knows what it is: a cheap, simple instrument for beginners and players who either want to add something different to their tonal palette without breaking the bank, or people who want a backup for something more expensive. If you're in any of these categories, this requires serious attention.
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"good for beginners" submitted August 3, 2007

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Musical Background: 5 years of saxophone and 1 1/2 years of guitar
Music Style: classic rock/ punk rock
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Sound: This guitar sounds pretty good, the tone switch dosent make much difference. thats about all that i dont like. i can play pink floyd, ac/dc, and greenday songs pretty good and thats all i really play so i like it Feature: it has a tone switch a volume knob and a tone knob which is good for a beginner but once you get better your gonna need more Ease of Use: its really simple and easy to use Quality: they did the best they could for the money and that was pretty good Value: definately worth the money Manufacturer Support: never had a problem so i dont need it The Wow Factor: its not the sexiest guitar ever but it sure sounds good and has a sexy sound Overall: Its the first guitar i have ever had and its the one that i still use. i've had it for about a year and a half and now im planning to move on to a more expensive guitar. it treated me really good and still does. once i get the money i plan on going to a pawn shop and looking for a good deal on a les paul, but still shes a good guitar
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"A good start to your rock and roll fantasy." submitted August 2, 2007

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Musical Background: Hobbyist at the moment, self taught guitarist and formerly Bassist
Music Style: Metal, mostly Sabbath Oriented Stoner Doom Metal influences and a little 80's hair metal
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Sound: My impression of the sound could be off because i transitioned from playing a fender bass guitar, and never had enough money to purchase a guitar amp, although many people at various shops have told me it's not a big deal. All and all, I think it has pretty good kick for a low end guitar. Feature: The only issue that struck me with this guitar is how horrible the tuners are. They'll lock in pretty good at first but now precise tuning is a nightmare they slip and slide all over the place making detuning for a more metal sound take an hour. Eventually i'll probbley have to toss new tuners in it. Ease of Use: Well it doesn't get much easier then this guitar, the tone and volume knobs in obvious locations, and the pickup switch is easy enough to use but doesn't do a whole lot tone wise unless you really crank it. I use a multi-effect with it to get different sounds, and i enjoy it overall play-wise, My only real issue is the cord plug-in area isn't very convenient if you sit while playing often compared to other guitars. Quality: Mine has never been dropped or anything of the sort but it goes back and forth to guitar club at school every wednesday with reletive ease in a soft case, and i've not noticed any real issues with it, and when it's not out and about I keep it on a regular stand, and keep the pickups clean it sounds great. The only bad thing again is the tuner quality. Value: Well i must say for the price it was good, i've not played many low end guitars but this one has a few minor flaws that really shouldn't get in the way of your purchase, i've been happy with it for a year, it even convinced me to stop playing bass guitar. Manufacturer Support: I've never contacted them in the past year or more that i've had the guitar so it's not been an issue. The Wow Factor: It's got a pretty fat body on it compared to other guitars giving it a sexy tone. That's what set it apart from some other guitars i jammed on in the shop that were low end. I purchased the red one beacuse it has a really cool see through finish and thin paintcoat. Overall: Well this guitar is my secondary guitar that i leave in Drop C or D whatever, because i came to purchase a vintage Kramer Voyager in a local pawnshop which needs some work but is superior to this guitar in my opinion.
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"Awsome! Glad I got the GAX!" submitted September 25, 2004

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Musical Background: novie guitar player
Music Style: Rock
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Sound: The Ibanez GAX30 is an awsome sounding guitar. It is great for any type of rock. The sustain is incredible and it is very easy to play. Feature: The Ibanez GAX30 has features which are normally found on much higher priced guitars. Quality: The Ibanez GAX30 is a very well made guitar with a finish which is normally found on much higher priced guitars. The bridge is well made and easily adjusted. The fretboard is easily played all the way up past the octive fret. This is a high quality guitar for the price! Value: The Ibanez GAX30 is a guitar that even my dad wishes he had when he was a kid. The value is tremendous. There is much more guitar than is expected for the low low price! Manufacturer Support: We received the Ibanez GAX30 in just 2-days, and from Jersey to Hawaii that was great! The Wow Factor: The Ibanez GAX30 is well made and has an awsome appearance. It looks something like what a biker would want and it is easy to handle to. Overall: The Ibanez GAX30 is an overall awsome guitar!
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"Great Guitar for Any Beginner!" submitted June 24, 2005

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Musical Background: my hobby
Music Style: Classic Rock, Rock, 80's Metal
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Sound: this is my first guitar and i love the sound of it. it's great for classic rock/metal. if you have own other guitars then i dont think you should buy this cuz it was built (i believe) fro beginners. Feature: this guitar doesn't really have features except for the pitch and pick up selector (but those don't really count, do they?) but the material is so light weight, which makes it very comfortable to play sitting or standing. Quality: this product is made very well, didn't pay for any shipping (which was awsome) and there is nothing wrong with it. very sturdy, you could probably through it at the wall a few times and it would be fine (i'm not ganna try it though...) and agina, it's so light! Value: this was an awsome deal. every other guitar either was good and too much, or sucked ass and affordable (like all things in life) but this guitar was right in my price range, and still had enough to get an amp. Manufacturer Support: wouldn't know, havn't had any problems with this guitar, so i've never had to call them. The Wow Factor: when i saw this guitar, i really really wanted it, when i got it, it was as awsome as it looked online (i think its cuz the online one is polished and stuff) but it still looks really cool. and when i pick it up i want to just play for hourse, but the thing is, i don't sound like Eddy Van Halen.....yet. Overall: Now, this is a great guitar, and i would recomended to any beginner who is SERIOUS about learning and playing the guitar. cuz if you're not serious and your mommy bought it for you so you would shut the hell up, then go buy a yamaha at walmart. OK, when i know alot more on guitars and want that edge and better sound, ofcourse i am going to buy a different guitar, maybe a BC Rich, but those are ALOT of money. if some one stole this guitar, i would hunt them down, beat the crap out of them with my guitar and take their money, and get a better guitar :)
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"Insane!" submitted December 15, 2009

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Musical Background: Solo Musician
Music Style: "Buckethead Style"
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Sound: I think the sound is great but when you play it at high volumes the pickups sound a little messed up or mushy. So i solved this problem by just buying new pickups. Feature: I really like the overall feel of this guitar. The thing i don't like is that it doesn't have a killswitch. Thats just me if you don't need one great. Ease of Use: A really easy guitar to adjust to your liking. Quality: It;s very well made. I had to re-solder the wires and get new pots and stuff after about i'd say almost 75% of the first year ive had it. Value: I think its so worth much more than its selling for. The Wow Factor: The finish is just extreme. You can get it in many different colours and if you don't like the scratch plate take it off like I did. Overall: At least a few months but it turned out that the guitar was so great that I upgraded it and turned it into my main axe.
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"great guitar" submitted September 18, 2007

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Musical Background: beginner
Music Style: rock
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Sound: great tone, good sustain Feature: tone and volume knobs are good, not loose Ease of Use: slim neck makes it easy to go through chords Quality: perfect, great finish, no scratches, knobs are on tight, tuners aren't bad, (i replaced stock strings so no opinion) Value: great guitar for the price Manufacturer Support: never used The Wow Factor: the sg-like body style is appealing with the extra wide body that in my opinion is better than the sg Overall: i'll probably use this guitar for a long time, seems like it'll hold for a while
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"Buy it you will have no regrets." submitted December 28, 2004

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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Rock/Alternative
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Sound: This guitar sounds just like a really expensive guitar but thats what you get from Ibanez. Feature: They give a great product. Quality: I got this guitar in perfect condition and it plays just as well as the day i got it. Value: Ibanez gives you the best guitar for your money. Manufacturer Support: Ibanez is the greatest and they really live up to their reputation. The Wow Factor: This guitar screams sex everyone thinks i paid major bucks for it. Because of the look and sound. Overall: I think this guitar will last forever because Ibanez makes the best guitars for a beginner or the very best.
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"Great sound...little price" submitted August 27, 2007

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Musical Background: Student
Music Style: Metal,Rock,classic rock, Classic Metal
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Sound: This guitar has an awesome sound for the price nice switch. This is a perfect guitar for begginers. Feature: Has a nice set of pickups witha a switch but have bad tuners. Ease of Use: the ease of use is okay im not a big fan of the bulky style but thats me and the headstock gets in the way. Quality: it will need new tuners after about 3 months of continuous playing but its like a tank ive had one for about 3 years and still in great condition Value: One of the best values ive seen ever. Manufacturer Support: never had to The Wow Factor: dosent have the best look but when your playing it dosent matter Overall: you should be satisfied for at least a year or so if it was stolen id buy something new for begginers it meets your goals. i would have to buy a bc rich if this was stolen. i would have wanted to know the price i bought for $200!! i like the pickups the sound and i dont like the body id say if you have your first guitar already buy this youll love it
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"Sex on a Mahogany Stick" submitted June 17, 2005

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Musical Background: Pleasure...just starting out
Music Style: Rock, Jazz, Blues
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Sound: It sounds pretty good, I would suggest getting an amp that is better than the Ibanez 10 amp practice one that the package came with (tends to have a lot of hum and buzz). Get some good strings and it improves the whole thing up a notch. Not bad with jazz but far better with rock. Feature: Amp is ordinary in the starter package....needs a Wammy bar apart from that it's a pretty basic guitar. Quality: Whilst everything is supposedly chrome it does have a cheapish look to it on close inspection. Tuning keys are plastic and potentially a weak point. The bridge is a bit ordinary could be better qulaity. Overall quality is pretty good. The Red is best look. Wouldn't take it on the road. Value: Great Value...seems better than any other low end brands like Squier. Manufacturer Support: So far no dealing with either the reatiler or manufacturer. The Wow Factor: Sex on a Mahogany stick Overall: This guitar will certainly do me for a while at least until my ability improves or my bank account becomes fat.
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"A cool gutair with good sound" submitted July 22, 2005

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Musical Background: just and instoment i play, i guess active muscian
Music Style: rock
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Sound: this gutair is sweet and the sound comes out just the way i like it. Feature: huh? Quality: ya its made good, ya i would use it on the road Value: ya its worth it but i wouldnt buy it if its over $200.00 it was $159 but i had a store credit so i got it for $106.00 Manufacturer Support: i just got this gutair yesterday and it my first one ever, so no i dont need repairs The Wow Factor: ya this gutair is pretty cool lookin Overall: I might find a cooler one in like 5-7 months.
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"Perfect for the beginner guitarist." submitted January 21, 2007

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Musical Background: Active Musician, starting a band
Music Style: Rock, Metal
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Sound: The sound is perfect for beginners. Feature: To be honest, i bought this cause i liked the sg body. i was disappointed when i got this. Ease of Use: This guitar is light and great for someone who has had up to two years of experience. Quality: This is alright, but it might be because i am not a beginner anymore. Value: This is a great price for a guitar this level. although, you do get what you paid for, so only use this for beginning the coureer. Manufacturer Support: never had to. The Wow Factor: this looks ok, but it doesn't make you head over heels obsessed with it. people usually go for epiphone or squier for a beginner one of those. Overall: this is good for beginners, but only for beginners
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"a little info on this axe" submitted January 15, 2005

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Musical Background: active musician
Music Style: alternative, classic, and new rock
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Sound: decent sound for such an inexpensive axe. Feature: looks good..... Quality: cheap, but still a well-made, solid axe Value: great for biginner Manufacturer Support: never had to deal with support on this guitar The Wow Factor: practical, good guitar to have without having to worry about dinging it up.
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"Ibanez, the Company of Many Faults" submitted September 1, 2003

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Music Style: Alternative, emo, core, instage,
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Sound: To put it simply I've come to find that Ibanez is an undependable guitar company. I've had, and many other of my guitar buddies have come to find that the hardware of the guitars is junk. My fret boards were off the day I bought it, cause I found out later that the humbuckers were broken, then some screws in the bridge came off... Feature: Sure. Quality: Horrible hardware. Didn't even last out of the box. A month after having it i couldn't use it. Value: Ibanez has a good price range, but i'd never buy from them again. Manufacturer Support: Ibanez is the worst guitar manufacturer ever. If your strapped on cash for heaven's sake stick witht the squiers and epiphones. The Wow Factor: I was disappointed in the appearance of it. Pictures over the internet are deceptive. It's really light which is a plus for hardcore live preformances. "The feel" is okay but doesn't feel as natural or comfortable as other guitars i've owned. Overall: Basically my guitar broke out of the box. Then to my displeasure i found out that the screws and parts i need to fix it are no longer available. 6 months after they sell it to me they don't have the parts, bull. Ibanez should start manufacturing corn, cause they don't have a clue with guitars.
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