GIO SERIES GRG121SP Black Night

The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument.

 - GIO - A guitar doesn't have to cost a lot to sound great. 

The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality and performance in a more affordable package. Not only do they look and play better than many other offerings in their price range, but they are held to the same standards and come with warranty is the same as Ibanez's more expensive models.

Classic Elite pickups

Classic Elite pickups offer rich, nuanced tone with fat low-end.

Mono-unit output jack

The mono-unit output jack is made of solid, durable material and is a single piece to avoid unwanted movement and loosening of the jack, which leads to contact failure or disconnection. This innovation allows for long term playing enjoyment and minimal maintenance.

F106 bridge

The F106 bridge enriches sustain. String height adjustment can be done easily and independently.

Jatoba Fretboard

Jatoba has a reddish brown color which produces a rich mid range with a crisp high end.

neck type    GRGRoasted Maple neck

top/back/body    Poplar body

fretboard    Jatoba fretboardWhite dot inlay

fret    Medium frets

number of frets    24

bridge    F106 bridge

string space    10.5mm

neck pickup    Classic Elite (H) neck pickupPassive/Ceramic

bridge pickup    Classic Elite (H) bridge pickupPassive/Ceramic

factory tuning    1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E

string gauge    .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046

hardware color    Chrome