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The blackout Ibanez GIO GRGR131EX from Sweetwater is a statement-making guitar that’s built for speed. This instrument’s tonally balanced poplar body feels great strapped to your shoulder, while its twin humbuckers yield an array of useful tones. Experience maximum tuning stability thanks to the GRGR131EX's hardtail bridge, while its fast-action purpleheart-topped maple neck supplies you with the kind of effortless playability that put Ibanez on the metal map. Aggressive-looking black hardware and muted black Sharktooth inlays complete the package. If you're after a value-packed electric with great stage presence, the Ibanez GIO GRGR131EX looks and sounds the part.





A duo of Infinity R pickups gives you massive tonal range





Loaded with a duo of Infinity R humbuckers, the Ibanez GIO GRGR131EX yields a range of impressive tones. The neck position humbucker is voiced for warmer, richer tone, while the bridge humbucker is a brilliant lead pickup: vibrant yet snarling with an enhanced midrange output when you push it. If you’re after maximum tonal tenacity, the GRGR131EX will give your amplifier everything you need.





Smooth-playing, fast-action neck enhances your speed





Guitarists at Sweetwater will tell you that a guitar is only as playable as its neck. So, it's a good thing the Ibanez GIO GRGR131EX has a smooth and fast-playing maple neck. This comfortable neck is capped by a purpleheart fingerboard with a super-flat 15.7-inch radius and 24 jumbo frets, giving you the agility to execute fast single-note runs with ease.





Enjoy the tuning stability benefits of a hardtail bridge





Dive-bombs can be fun, but many guitarists prefer the absolute stability of a hardtail bridge ? legions of ace guitarists won’t go anywhere near a whammy bar. If you’re in this camp, then the Ibanez GIO GRGR131EX is your axe. The GRGR131EX's fixed bridge anchors the strings, giving you a rock-solid platform for your music.





Ibanez GIO GRGR131EX Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Poplar body exhibits impressive balance and resonance


Infinity R humbuckers deliver a range of savage high-output tones


Smooth-playing maple neck lends itself to fast action


Hardtail bridge/tailpiece for maximum tuning stability


Black hardware and Sharktooth inlays create an aggressive look onstage