Ibanez GRG121PAR-KBF Deep Dusk Burst Flat Gio

The GIO Series: Ibanez DNA in an Accessible Format

With the GRG121PAR-KBF, Ibanez brings the RG DNA into the GIO series: a performance-oriented approach designed to offer excellent playing comfort and a "modern metal" look without targeting the higher-end budget ranges. The RG remains a benchmark for guitarists seeking a sharp, fast, and reliable guitar, and this GIO version captures the essentials to get started or equip oneself effectively.

Who Is This GRG121PAR-KBF For?

This electric guitar is particularly suitable for ambitious beginners and intermediate players who want an easy-to-play guitar with a fast neck and comfortable access to the upper frets thanks to the 24 frets. It excels in rock, metal, hard rock, and modern styles requiring attack, palm mutes, and solos, while remaining comfortable for clearer, more precise tones via the selector's intermediate positions.

The Sound

The dual humbucker configuration (IBZ-6 at neck and bridge) delivers a powerful output, with a level suited for distortion: present lows, solid mids, and highs sharp enough to cut through a mix. The 5-position selector broadens the palette by offering finer and clearer combinations, useful for arpeggios, clean rhythms, or more nuanced passages. The fixed F106 bridge promotes a crisp attack, good tuning stability, and a direct feel under the right hand.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

This guitar comes with .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 gauge strings: you can stick with this gauge to maintain the same flexibility and feel. An Allen wrench is included for common adjustments.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Poplar
Category	ST	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Purple heart	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	24

Number of strings	6	Fret type	Medium
Material	poplar	Inlays	White Sharktooth
Finish	Gloss Polyurethane	Bridge	F106
Total length	980 mm	Nut	plastic
Body thickness	44 mm	Hardware finish	chrome
Body length	451.6 mm	Tuners	Ibanez
Body width	310.9 mm	Output jack	mono
Neck type	GRG	Active or Passive	passive
Neck joint	bolt-on	Neck pickup	IBZ-6 (H)
Thickness (1st fret)	19.5 mm	Bridge pickup	IBZ-6 (H)
Thickness (12th fret)	21.5 mm	Controls, pickup selector	1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-position selector
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	String gauge	.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
Nut width	1.7" / 43 mm	Tuning (from high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Width at neck end	58 mm	Recommended case	M300C
Number of frets	24	Recommended gig bag	IGB540-BK
Radius	400 mm	Also included	Allen wrench