Ibanez GRG170DX-SV Silver Gio

An Accessible RG: The Ibanez "Performance" Spirit in the GIO Series

An iconic model at Ibanez, the RG shape has established itself as a reference for fast and precise playing. With the GIO series, Ibanez brings this "high performance" philosophy into a version designed to remain accessible while maintaining demanding manufacturing standards. The GRG170DX-SV clearly fits this approach: a true stage and rehearsal guitar, with a sharp design, made to learn, progress, and play without limits.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

The Ibanez GRG170DX-SV is especially aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want a versatile and comfortable electric guitar, but also at more experienced players looking for an efficient guitar for practice. Its H-S-H configuration makes it very comfortable for rock, metal, hard rock, punk, as well as pop and clean sounds thanks to the single coil in the middle and the intermediate selector positions.

Sound

The poplar body promotes a pleasant balance: present mids, a sharp attack, and good definition for rhythm playing. The passive electronics with Infinity R (humbucker) pickups in the neck and bridge provide power and a dense tone, perfect for distortion and palm-muting. The middle Infinity RS (single coil) pickup adds clarity and bite for brighter arpeggios and funky/pop sounds. The combo of 1 volume, 1 tone and 5-position selector allows quick switching between tones, while the T102 tremolo offers smooth vibratos to enrich your playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport, the manufacturer's recommended references are a safe choice: M300C case or IGB540-BK gig bag. To keep the original gauge and maintain playing comfort, opt for strings in .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 (9-42 gauge).

Technical specifications

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

Material	poplar	Inlays	White Sharktooth
Finish	Gloss Polyurethane	Bridge	T102 tremolo
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	Number of strings	6
Neck joint	bolt-on	Neck pickup	Infinity R (humbucker)
Thickness at 1st fret	19.5 mm	Middle pickup	Infinity RS (single coil)
Thickness at 12th fret	21.5 mm	Bridge pickup	Infinity R (humbucker)
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Nut width	43 mm / 1.7"	Selector	5 positions
Width at neck end	58 mm	Original string gauge	.009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042
Number of frets	24	Tuning (high to low)	1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
Radius	400 mm	Recommended case	M300C
Fret type	Medium	Recommended gig bag	IGB540-BK
String spacing	10.5 mm	Included	tremolo arm, hex wrench