The blackout Ibanez GIO GRGR131EX 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.

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

A duo of Infinity R pickups gives you massive tonal range

Loaded with a duo of Infinity R humbuckers, the Ibanez GRG131DX 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, then the Ibanez GRG131DX will give your amplifier what you need.

Smooth-playing, fast-action neck enhances your speed

The guitarists at Sweetwater will tell you: A guitar is only as playable as its neck. Good thing the Ibanez GRG131DX has a smooth and fast-playing maple neck. This comfortable neck is capped by a bound purpleheart fingerboard with a super-flat 15.7" 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 GRG131DX is your kind of axe. The GRG131DX’s fixed bridge anchors the strings, giving you a rock-solid platform for your music.