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{{For|the earlier version|GAX30 (2003–2017)}}
 
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The '''GAX30''' is an [[AX series]] solid body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] in 2003 as part of the entry-level [[GIO series|GIO]] line. It features a simple [[hard-tail]] bridge set up and Ibanez-made pickups.
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The '''GAX30''' is an [[AX series]] solid body electric guitar model introduced by [[Ibanez]] in 2018. It is a continuation of the [[GAX30 (2003–2017)|model in production since 2003]], but with several important changes. It is made in China as part of the entry-level [[GIO series|GIO]] line.
   
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The GAX30 features a poplar body bolted to a maple neck with a 22-fret treated New Zealand pine fingerboard with white acrylic block position markers. Components include dual Ibanez Infinity R [[humbucking pickup]]s and a Full Tune III Tune-O-Matic style bridge and tailpiece and a small black pickguard.
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The GAX30 was produced in both China and Indonesia from its introduction in 2004 through 2008. There were some differences between the models produced in the two factories during this time — one used a basswood body while the other factory used agathis and different pickups were used. Production ceased in China in 2008 and continued only in Indonesia. Some specs, particularly the particular wood species and pickups used, continued to vary depending on market throughout the model run.
  
   
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For 2019 the poplar body was switched to basswood and the treated New Zealand pine fretboard was swapped for jatoba. For 2020 the bridge was changed to the new Gibraltar Performer.
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In 2008, the guitar was visually updated with chrome knobs instead of black speed knobs.
 
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The [[GAX30 (2003–2017)|earlier GAX30]] had an integrated bridge, white dot fretboard inlays, a slightly different pickguard shape and a lever-style pickup selector.
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| name = GAX30
  
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== Specifications ==
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| series = AX series
  
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| subseries = GIO series
  
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| year = 2004–2016
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| name = GAX30 (2018–2021)
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| area = Worldwide (except Japan)
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| type = Guitar
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| made = Indonesia
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| series = AX series
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| madeyrs = 2004–2016
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| subseries = GIO series
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| made2 = China
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| year = 2018–2022
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| area = Asia & Africa / Europe / North & South America and Oceania / USA ''2018–2021''
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| made2yrs = 2004–2008
  
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| made = China
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| colors = BK (Black) ''(2004)'' / BKN (Black Night) ''(2005–2015)'' / JB (Jewel Blue) ''(2004–2006)'' / TR (Transparent Red) ''(2004–2016)'' / WH (White) ''(2005–2009)'' / WNF (Walnut Flat) ''(2014–2011, 2016)'' / WNS (Walnut Sunburst) ''(2015–2016)''
  
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| colors = Black Night (BKN) ''2018–2019'' / Mustard (MST) ''2018'' / Transparent Cherry (TCR)
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| bodytype = Solid body
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| bodytype = Solid body
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| matbody = ''2003–2016'': Agathis/ basswood<br/>''2008'': Nato/ mahogany<br/>''2012, 2015–2016'': Mahogany<br/>''2014–2016'': Poplar/ agathis/ basswood
  
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| matbody = ''2018'': Poplar<br/>''2019–2021'': Basswood<br/>''2022'': Poplar
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| matneck = {{1pm}}
  
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| matfb = Rosewood
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| matneck = {{1pm}}
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| matfb = ''2018'': Treated New Zealand pine w/ binding<br/>''2019–2022'': Jatoba
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| nj = [[Bolt-on]]
  
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| neck = GAX
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| nj = [[Bolt-on]]
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| frets = 22 / medium
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| neck = [[GAX (neck type)|GAX]]
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| bridge = [[Fixed bridge]]
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| nut = Black plastic
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| hw = Chrome
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| nutwidth = 43mm
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| pucon = HH
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| scale = {{24.75}}
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| frets = 22
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| puneck = ''2004–2014'': PSND1 ([[Powersound 1]])<br/>''2004–2007, 2012'': STD-H1<br/>''2008'': AX1<br/>''2015–2016'': [[Infinity R]]
 
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| fretsize = medium
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| pubridge = ''2004–2014'': PSND2 ([[Powersound 2]])<br/>''2004–2007, 2012'': STD-H2<br/>''2008'': AX2<br/>''2015–2016'': [[Infinity R]]
 
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| bridge = ''2018–2019'': [[Full Tune III]] fixed<br/>''2020–2022'': [[Gibraltar Performer]] fixe
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| control = 1 volume / 1 tone / 3-way lever
  
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| inlay = White dot
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| stringspace = 10.5mm
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| pg = Black
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| tailpiece = [[Full Tune III]]
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| hw = Chrome
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| pucon = HH
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| puneck = Ibanez [[Infinity R]] neck {{H}} ''passive/ ceramic''
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| pubridge = Ibanez [[Infinity R]] bridge {{H}} ''passive/ ceramic''
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| output = {{Mono}} (side mounted w/ oval plate)
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| control = {{VT3}}
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| inlay = White acrylic block
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| pg = Black
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| tuners = Ibanez die-cast
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| tuning = {{EStd}}
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| knobs = Speed
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| knob_color = black
 
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== Images ==
 
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| GAX30 BK.jpg | GAX30 Black
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| 2018 GAX30 BKN 4H 01.png | Black
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| GAX30 BKN 07.jpg | GAX30 Black Night
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| 2018 GAX30 MST 4H 01.png | Mustard
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| HH 3-way toggle.png | Pickup switching
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| GAX30 JB.jpg | GAX30 Jewel Blue
  
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| Controls VT3.png | Control layout
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| GAX30 WH 08.gif | GAX30 White
  
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| GAX30 WNF.png | GAX30 Walnut Flat
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| 2021 GAX30 TCR 5A 02 back.jpg | Rear of body
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| GAX30 WNS.png | GAX30 Walnut Sunburst
  
 
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== References ==
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== Sources ==
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* [http://www.ibanez.com/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=271&now=4 2005 Ibanez Asia & South America catalog]
  
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* [[2018 Europe catalog]] ([[:File:2018 EU full line catalog p37-38.jpg|page 37]])
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* [http://www.ibanez.com/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=406&now=15 2013 Ibanez EU catalog]
  
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160510141955/http://www.ibanez.com/products/eg_detail.php?data_id=208&color=CL02&area_id=6&year=2016&cat_id=1&series_id=9 2016 product page] on Ibanez [[Ibanez areas of the world|Area 6]] website (archived)
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* [http://archive.is/2018.01.17-035427/http://www.ibanez.com/products/u_eg_detail18.php?data_id=250&color=CL01&year=2018&cat_id=1&series_id=9 GAX30 product page], Ibanez USA, archived January 2018
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20190113033353/https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/gax30_5a_01.html GAX30 product page], Ibanez USA, archived January 2019<!-- alternate archive link: http://archive.today/2019.01.13-033345/https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/gax30_5a_01.html -->
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* [http://web.archive.org/web/20200109043941/https://www.ibanez.com/usa/products/detail/gax30_5a_02.html GAX30 product page], Ibanez USA, archived January 2020
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20210108161802/https://www.ibanez.com/asia/products/detail/gax30_5a_02.html GAX30 product page], Ibanez Asia & Africa, archived January 2021
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20220601203652/https://www.ibanez.com/na/products/detail/gax30_5a_03.html GAX30 product page], Ibanez North & South America and Oceania, archived June 2022
   
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Revision as of 20:39, 1 June 2022

For the earlier version, see GAX30 (2003–2017).
2018 GAX30 TCR 4H 01
GAX30 Transparent Cherry Red (more images) Red copyright sprite

The GAX30 is an AX series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 2018. It is a continuation of the model in production since 2003, but with several important changes. It is made in China as part of the entry-level GIO line.

The GAX30 features a poplar body bolted to a maple neck with a 22-fret treated New Zealand pine fingerboard with white acrylic block position markers. Components include dual Ibanez Infinity R humbucking pickups and a Full Tune III Tune-O-Matic style bridge and tailpiece and a small black pickguard.

For 2019 the poplar body was switched to basswood and the treated New Zealand pine fretboard was swapped for jatoba. For 2020 the bridge was changed to the new Gibraltar Performer.

The earlier GAX30 had an integrated bridge, white dot fretboard inlays, a slightly different pickguard shape and a lever-style pickup selector.

Specifications

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Specifications for GAX30 (2018–2021)
Model name: GAX30 (2018–2021)
Year(s) offered: 2018–2022
Sold in: Asia & Africa / Europe / North & South America and Oceania / USA 2018–2021
Made in: China
Finish(es): Black Night (BKN) 2018–2019 / Mustard (MST) 2018 / Transparent Cherry (TCR)
Body
Body type:
Solid body
Body material:
2018: Poplar
2019–2021: Basswood
2022: Poplar
Neck joint:
Bolt-on
Bridge:
2018–2019: Full Tune III fixed
2020–2022: Gibraltar Performer fixe (10.5mm string spacing)
Tailpiece:
Full Tune III
Pickguard:
Black
Knob style:
Speed (black)
Hardware color:
Chrome
Neck
Neck type:
GAX
Neck material:
1-piece maple
Scale length:
628mm/ 24¾"
Fingerboard material:
2018: Treated New Zealand pine w/ binding
2019–2022: Jatoba
Fingerboard inlays:
White acrylic block
Frets:
22 / medium
Nut:
Black plastic (43mm)
Machine heads:
Ibanez die-cast
Electronics/ Strings
Pickup configuration:
HH
Bridge pickup:
Ibanez Infinity R bridge (H) passive/ ceramic
Neck pickup:
Ibanez Infinity R neck (H) passive/ ceramic
Controls:
Master volume / master tone / 3-way toggle pickup selector
Output jack:
¼" mono (side mounted w/ oval plate)
Factory tuning:
1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E (E Std.)
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Images

Additional finishes/ details
2018 GAX30 BKN 4H 01
Black
2018 GAX30 MST 4H 01
Mustard
HH 3-way toggle
Pickup switching
Controls VT3
Control layout
2021 GAX30 TCR 5A 02 back
Rear of body

Sources

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