Derived from “GIO AX”, the Ibanez GAX70 is a model that was introduced in 2000 as one of the most affordable guitars in the Ibanez range. Production finished in 2009. Here are the specifications and our review for this pretty decent guitar.
The GAX70 features an Agathis/Basswood body with bolt-on maple neck, a rosewood fingerboard, two humbucking pickups (either Powersound or STD), a bridge and tailpiece combination and a bolt-on maple neck. Finishes available are:
- BK (Black)
- BKN (Black Night)
- BT (Butterscotch Transparent)
- GM (Gray Metallic)
- GSF (Green Shadow Flat)
- NM (Navy Metallic)
- TR (Transparent Red)
- WH (White)
The GAX70 was also available as a GAX70L which was the left-handed version. Here are all the gax70 models they made:
Secondhand prices
Expect to pay £50 for a shabby example to £120 for a minter.
NGB review verdict
While the secondhand price is definitely low for an Ibanez, I have noticed the quality to be a bit better than the usual sub-£100 offerings. It’s a good all-round guitar with fairly punchy pickups (the one I tested had 2 Powersounds installed). Don’t expect to knock ’em dead with the tone but as a beginner to intermediate axe it certainly can’t be ignored for the price.