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Ibanez Gio GRGR131EX Electric Guitar - Black Flat

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Features

  • Poplar body
  • High output Infinity R pickups
  • Ideal for beginner & intermediate / Ibanez design every guitar, affordable or professional - with sound quality, comfort, style and ease of use in mind; Creating music at any level inspires passion
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Description

The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality, but working within a limited budget. Subject to many of the same rigorous inspection standards and coverage as other Ibanez guitars, GIO guitars offer the best sound, style, and playability of anything in their class. This principled approach has not only put better guitars in the hands of new players—it’s been responsible for launching numerous new musical careers around the world. The GRG131DX begins with the iconic Ibanez RG series body, constructed of poplar. It’s then fitted with a Maple GRG neck sporting a Treated New Zealand Pine fretboard, Medium frets, and Shark tooth inlays in red. Electronics include two Infinity R pickups with a 3-way selector switch for a variety of tonal options, right at your fingertips. From the Manufacturer The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality, but working within a limited budget. Subject to many of the same rigorous inspection standards and warranty coverage as other Ibanez guitars, GIO guitars offer the best sound, style, and playability of anything in their class. This principled approach has not only put better guitars in the hands of new players—it’s been responsible for launching numerous new musical careers around the world. The GRG131DX begins with the iconic Ibanez RG series body, constructed of poplar. It’s then fitted with a Maple GRG neck sporting a Treated New Zealand Pine fretboard, Medium frets, and Sharktooth inlays in red. Electronics include two Infinity R pickups with a 3-way selector switch for a variety of tonal options, right at your fingertips.

Brand: Ibanez


Color: Black


Top Material Type: Poplar Wood


Body Material: Poplar


Back Material Type: Poplar Wood


Neck Material Type: Maple


Fretboard Material Type: Purpleheart


Guitar Pickup Configuration: H


String Material Type: Alloy Steel


Hand Orientation: Right


Item Weight: 1 pounds


Product Dimensions: 44 x 10 x 5 inches


Country of Origin: China


Item model number: GRGR131EXBKF


Date First Available: January 10, 2021


Back Material: Poplar Wood


Body Material: Poplar


Color Name: Black


Fretboard Material: Purpleheart


Guitar Pickup Configuration: H


Scale Length: 25.5


String Gauge: Light


String Material: Alloy Steel


Top Material: Poplar Wood


Neck Material Type: Maple


Number of Strings: 6


Guitar Bridge System: Fixed


Size: Full


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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025 by Anastasiia Gosteva

  • Amazing guitar that stays in tune REALLY well!
Wasn't sure how much I'd liek this one, as the GIO line isn't that great usually, but it's actually really amazing! It feels nice to play, and looks really good. It also stays in tune EXTREMELY well. I went from E Standard tuning (EAFGBe) to Drop B tuning (BF#BEG#C#), and played a few songs, then left for a few hours, and when I came back, it was still perfectly in tune just as I left it, which is how it should be. The basic GIO line Ibanez you can get, has a problem staying in tune AT ALL, let alone for a few hours while gone, so this is a major step up. Highly recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2025 by Jei Cos

  • Overall very good
Guitar looks awesome with the matte black finish. String action is low in a good way, other cheap guitars usually have very high string height from what I’ve experienced. Humbuckers look great. I appreciate getting a maintenance manual and a truss road screw driver with the package. The packaging itself was great, bubble wrap for cushions while the guitar itself is in its own box and cushioning. Overall for $250, the quality is shown as it should at this price point $250. Only complaint is the fretboard markers are not really visible as the black color blends in with the already painted black fretboard. At least the dots are on the side for marking. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2024 by Arn

  • Owned it for a year so far and...
In my opinion and granted it's my first guitar... I bought it after a Youtuber eytachpi42 did a long review on it. I haven't regretted it since. It's very versatile. The switch changes from 5 positions. The humbuckers are perfect for beginners. I have been learning through JustinGuitar on YouTube and there's nothing I can't play along with. Granted I don't think the humbuckers are at pro level but if you're not a pro then don't worry. I just bought Seymour Duncan Black Winter Humbucker Bridge and a Seymour Duncan Sentient humbucker for the neck and I can't wait to add them. This guitar screams heavy metal and so that's why I bought them but they are versatile just like this guitar and it sounds with stock really great but I want next level. Those humbuckers as a set cost the same as my guitar so I'm crazy but I love this guitar so much I didn't want to buy another. The black is Matt Black so no finger prints, I wished the back of the guitar was black but I'm okay. Definitely but lock in tuners. The dots on the side of the neck tell you where the fret is you're looking for. Anyways I hope it helps. Oh and tc electronic MojoMojo sounds crazy good on this guitar! Updated pictures and my rig.. I changed the knobs. LOL ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2022 by Mr. J. Mr. J.

  • Good beginner guitar
Nice guitar. Nice price
Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024 by Johnny Todd

  • Awesome guitar
This guitar is way better quality than others in this price range. It required minimal setup from the box. Had no finish imperfections either. The feet ends on a few frets were the smallest amount sharp and the frets could use a polish, but for the price it blows the competition out of the water. Would highly recommend for beginner to intermediate. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023 by Woodrow615

  • It does actually seem to be the GRGR131EXBKF
I am a beginning and still getting used to guitars in general, but I ordered this here because it was basically the only dealer that had the guitar in stock. I was a little worried that, as Guitar Center and other major carriers were still waiting for stock, that it wouldn't be the right thing. However, it has arrived and appears to be the correct product. I will add to the review as I get some practice. So far so good, it's light and sounds great. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2021 by Steve

  • Came in good condition.. almost.
Color and sound are both great, looks amazing. But it looks like it unfortunately came with some damage. I understand how rough people are while moving shipments, and something as sensitive as a guitar could be delivered with damage. The box used to ship the guitar is a quite thin guitar shaped cardboard box with light styrofoam packing, and the guitar is wrapped in thin foam. Again I understand the delivery process is long and can be damaging for sensitive objects, but extra precautions to ensure something as delicate as a guitar could be delivered safely with no defects really goes a long way. The chips missing from the guitar were found at the bottom of the foam wrap, so I know it didn't come from the factory this way, and it was indeed damaged in shipping. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025 by Kevin Kevin

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