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Ibanez GIO GRG121SP Electric Guitar - Blue Metal Chameleon

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Poplar Body, Maple Neck, Jatoba Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Blue Metal Chameleon
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A High-octane Ibanez at a Budget-friendly Price

Crafted for high-octane rockers, the Ibanez GIO GRG121SP solidbody electric guitar features a comfortably contoured poplar body and two Classic Elite humbucking pickups that exhibit both bark and bite. For maximum tuning stability, the GRG121SP sports an F106 hardtail bridge. A zippy, roasted maple neck with a fast-action jatoba fingerboard and 24 medium frets provides the kind of effortless shredding that put Ibanez on the metal map. To complete the package, the Ibanez GIO GRG121SP dons an eye-catching chameleon finish with a matching headstock. Hit the stage with a high-performance guitar at a budget-friendly price with the GIO GRG121SP from Ibanez!

Smooth-playing, fast-action neck enhances your speed

A guitar is only as playable as its neck — good thing the Ibanez GIO GRG121SP has a smooth and fast-playing roasted maple neck. This comfortable neck is capped by a jatoba fingerboard with a super-flat 15.7-inch radius and 24 medium frets, giving you the agility to execute fast single-note runs with ease.

Fixed bridge stability for rock-solid tuning

The Ibanez GIO GRG121SP sports a fixed bridge, which Sweetwater guitarists love since there are no tuning hassles. From standard to lowered tunings, your guitar's intonation will be more stable and the string tension will feel looser. When you change tunings at a gig, you'll be ready to rock without messing with the bridge.

Gargantuan tonal range

With two Classic Elite humbucking pickups and 5-way switching, you'll be able to shape your tone any way you like on the GIO GRG121SP. With its sleek visuals and high output, it will forever be known as a rock guitar; however, the GIO GRG121SP's fast playability and tonal variety make it a superb instrument for almost any style.

Ibanez GIO GRG121SP Electric Guitar Features:

  • Classic Ibanez RG playability and looks at a wallet-friendly price
  • Comfortably contoured poplar body
  • 2 Classic Elite humbucking pickups and 5-way switching for a wide tonal range
  • Fast-action roasted maple neck with 24 medium frets
  • Fixed bridge gives you top-notch tuning stability
  • An iconic rock guitar, but with playability that's perfect for blues and jazz

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape GIO RG
  • Body Material Poplar
  • Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color Blue Metal Chameleon
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Roasted Maple
  • Neck Shape GRG
  • Neck Joint Bolt-on
  • Radius 15.7"
  • Fingerboard Material Jatoba
  • Fingerboard Inlay White Dots
  • Number of Frets 24, Medium Nickel
  • Scale Length 25.5"
  • Nut Width 1.692"
  • Nut Material ABS
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece F106 with Individual Saddles
  • Tuners Ibanez
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Classic Elite Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Classic Elite Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: GRG121SPBMC

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Awesome bang for the buck!

With a stunning, head-turning finish with matching headstock, roasted maple neck and smooth-as-silk playability, the 121SP BMC is the best bang for the buck! Ibanez has outdone themselves. The Classic Elite HB's are dynamic in range from the soft tones to the heavy chugs, this beauty does it all! (And looks amazing doing it!)
Rated 5/5

Unbelievable Deal

I watched Phil McKnight's video about this guitar. $ is ridiculous. I upgraded the nut to a TUSQ Nut. Had Gold D'Addario Auto-Trim 6IL Locking Tuners installed and had the frets polished. Added the Ibanez hard-shell case--plush blue inside.

And it plays great. Love the two full octaves of frets and the finish is just gorgeous--has to be seen to appreciate the way the color changes with the viewing angle, it looks bright blue straight on and deep purple at an angle. Never seen anything this cool at any price.
Rated 5/5

GRG121SP is Great and Case

I own this guitar and love it Got the Model GLElec
Gator Lightweight Case - Double-cutaway Electric Guitar For it and fits great bought at sweetwater
Music background: Intermediate player
Rated 5/5

Amazing budget guitar

This guitar is perfect for a beginner or someone looking for a mod project.The rosted maple neck alone is worth the money!
Rated 5/5

Awesome

This was the best choice from all the research I did. Other than the guitar being packed in box upside down to writing and caution before opening sticker. It came without damage and looks beautiful. I'm happy to give this to my brother for Christmas.
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