Ibanez GRX70QA-TKS Transparent Black Burst Electric Guitar, Ex Display

This item is an ex-display item and has a slight neck pocket crack, this does not effect the structural stability of the guitar. Feel free to call up and ask about the instrument: 0121 643 1685

Quick Product Summary

The Ibanez GRX70QA-TKS is a versatile Gio RG electric guitar combining modern playability with a striking Transparent Black Sunburst finish. Its poplar body is topped with a Quilted Maple Art Grain surface, giving the guitar a premium-looking figured appearance while retaining the comfortable, familiar ergonomics of the RG body shape.

An HSH configuration of Ibanez Infinity pickups gives the GRX70QA a wide tonal range, from articulate cleaner sounds through to powerful rock and metal tones. The T106 tremolo bridge adds expressive pitch control, making this a strong all-round choice for beginners, developing players and guitarists who want plenty of tonal flexibility.

What Makes the Ibanez GRX70QA-TKS Special?

The combination of RG styling and the Transparent Black Sunburst finish gives the GRX70QA-TKS a distinctive appearance, with the Quilted Maple Art Grain top adding depth and visual texture. The comfortable double-cutaway body and slim GRX maple neck make it equally suitable for rhythm playing and faster lead work.

Its HSH pickup arrangement is especially versatile. Infinity R humbuckers at the neck and bridge provide fullness and output, while the Infinity RS middle single coil adds extra clarity. The five-way selector also makes use of split pickup combinations, giving the GRX70QA more tonal variety than a conventional dual-humbucker guitar.

Who Is It For?

The GRX70QA-TKS is particularly well suited to:

• Beginners looking for a versatile first electric guitar
• Developing players who want an instrument they can grow with
• Rock and metal guitarists
• Players who want both humbucker and single-coil-style sounds
• Home practice and recording setups
• Guitarists learning lead techniques
• Players who want a tremolo-equipped guitar
• Musicians who like modern RG styling with a figured-top appearance

At A Glance

Specification	Details
Brand	Ibanez
Model	GRX70QA-TKS
Series	Gio RG
Finish	Transparent Black Sunburst
Type	Solidbody Electric Guitar
Condition	Open Box
Body	Poplar
Top	Quilted Maple Art Grain
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Jatoba
Pickups	Infinity R / Infinity RS HSH
Bridge	T106 Tremolo
Main Appeal	Versatile HSH tones with striking RG styling
Best For	Rock, metal, pop, practice and recording

Condition Overview

Open Box Condition – This guitar has had its original packaging opened but remains an Open Box retail instrument. It has been carefully checked by Fair Deal Music and is ready to play.

Open Box instruments offer an excellent opportunity to purchase quality musical equipment at a reduced price compared with an equivalent factory-sealed example.

What’s Included?

• Ibanez GRX70QA-TKS Electric Guitar

No case or gig bag is included.

Technical Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: RG
• Body Material: Poplar
• Top: Quilted Maple Art Grain
• Finish: Transparent Black Sunburst
• Construction: Bolt-On
• Hardware Colour: Chrome

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Type: GRX
• Neck Material: Maple
• Fingerboard: Jatoba
• Inlays: White Dot
• Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5"
• Fingerboard Radius: 305mm
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Type: Medium
• Nut Width: 42mm
• Neck Width at 22nd Fret: 57mm
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 19.5mm
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 21.5mm

Pickups & Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Infinity R Humbucker
• Middle Pickup: Infinity RS Single Coil
• Bridge Pickup: Infinity R Humbucker
• Pickup Type: Passive / Ceramic
• Pickup Configuration: HSH
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Pickup Selector: 5-Way

Pickup Switching

The five-way selector provides:

• Neck humbucker
• Split neck humbucker combined with middle single coil
• Middle single coil
• Middle single coil combined with split bridge humbucker
• Bridge humbucker

Bridge & Hardware

• Bridge: Ibanez T106 Tremolo
• Saddles: 6 Individually Adjustable Saddles
• String Spacing: 10.5mm
• Hardware Colour: Chrome
• Output: Mono-Unit Output Jack

Strings & Tuning

• Number of Strings: 6
• String Gauges: .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042
• Factory Tuning: E–A–D–G–B–E

Power Requirements

No batteries or external power supply are required. The GRX70QA uses passive pickups and conventional passive guitar electronics.

FAQs

Is the Ibanez GRX70QA-TKS suitable for beginners?

Yes. Its comfortable neck, versatile pickup system and straightforward controls make it an excellent choice for beginners, while its specification gives players plenty of room to develop.

What does TKS stand for?

TKS is Ibanez's finish code for Transparent Black Sunburst.

What is the top made from?

The GRX70QA features a Quilted Maple Art Grain top over a poplar body, giving the guitar an attractive figured appearance beneath the transparent finish.

What pickups are fitted to the GRX70QA?

It uses two Infinity R humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions with an Infinity RS single coil in the middle.

Is the GRX70QA-TKS suitable for metal?

Yes. The ceramic Infinity R humbuckers provide the output and definition needed for distorted rock and metal tones.

Can it produce cleaner tones?

Yes. The Infinity RS middle pickup and the split-style intermediate selector positions provide brighter, more articulate sounds alongside the full humbucker tones.

Does the GRX70QA have a tremolo?

Yes. It is fitted with an Ibanez T106 tremolo bridge, allowing you to add vibrato and pitch effects using the tremolo arm.

How many frets does it have?

The GRX70QA features 22 medium frets.

What is the advantage of the HSH pickup layout?

The HSH configuration combines the fullness of humbuckers with the clarity of a single coil, making the guitar suitable for a wide range of styles and gain levels.

What scale length does it use?

It uses a 648mm / 25.5" scale length.

Does it need a battery?

No. All three pickups are passive, so no battery is required.

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