Ibanez Grgr330Ex-Bkf Black Flat Grgr Gio
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The RG, a Metal Icon, Made Accessible by the GIO Series
Since the late 1980s, Ibanez's RG has established itself on metal stages thanks to its extreme playability and effectiveness. The GIO series retains the DNA of this bestseller while making it more affordable, without sacrificing the brand's quality control. The GRGR330EX-BKF thus offers the style, speed, and reliability of an RG at a price designed to equip ambitious musicians.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Perfect for motivated beginners to intermediate players who want to progress quickly in metal, hard rock, or metalcore. The thin neck, 24 frets, and double-locking tremolo favor shredding techniques, tight palm mutes, and harmonics. However, it remains versatile enough for punchy rock and tight cleans thanks to the 5-position wiring.
Sound Characteristics
The pair of Infinity R humbuckers delivers a modern tone: a tight and punchy bridge pickup for precise rhythms, and a rounder neck pickup for singing solos. The 5-position selector opens coil-splitting and parallel combinations that brighten the sound for arpeggios and cleans. The poplar body provides balanced mids, while the maple neck and rosewood fingerboard enhance attack and sustain. The double-locking tremolo secures tuning during intensive use.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Protect the guitar with the M300C case or the IGB540-BK gig bag. Install a set of 9-42 strings (original gauge) to maintain feel and intonation, and add a quality strap for safe standing play.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Poplar |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Floyd |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Satin |
| Fingerboard | Amaranth | Hardware | Black |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Finish | satin polyurethane, BKF (Black Flat) color | Hardware finish | black |
| Body dimensions | length 17.78" / 451.6 mm * width 12.24" / 310.9 mm * thickness 1.73" / 44 mm | Configuration | H-H, passive |
| Total length | 38.58" / 980 mm | Neck pickup | Infinity R (H) |
| Neck type | GRG, bolt-on | Bridge pickup | Infinity R (H) |
| Material | maple, satin polyurethane finish | Controls | 1 Volume, 1 Tone |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Selector | 5-position |
| Neck thickness | 0.77" / 19.5 mm (1st fret) * 0.85" / 21.5 mm (12th fret) | Number of strings | 6 |
| Nut width | 1.69" / 43 mm * width at neck end: 2.28" / 58 mm | Original gauge | .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 |
| Number of frets | 24, Medium type | Original tuning (high to low) | E-B-G-D-A-E |
| Inlays | "White Sharktooth" | Recommended case | M300C |
| Bridge | double-locking tremolo | Recommended gig bag | IGB540-BK |
| Nut | locking nut | Included accessories | hex key, tremolo arm |
| Tuners | Ibanez | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this Ibanez GR330EX-BKF guitar suitable for metal and shred?
This model is suitable for motivated beginners as well as intermediate guitarists oriented towards metal, hard rock, or metalcore. Its GRG maple neck measures 19.5 mm at the 1st fret and provides access to 24 frets. The two Infinity R humbuckers support precise rhythm playing and solos.
What type of vibrato is mounted on this Ibanez GIO?
The bridge is a double-locking vibrato with a locking nut, designed to secure tuning during intense use. A tremolo arm and a hex wrench are included.
What sounds does the 5-way selector offer?
Thanks to the 5-way selector combined with the two Infinity R pickups, single-coil and parallel wiring combinations are available to brighten arpeggios and clean tones.
What string gauge should be used on the GR330EX-BKF?
The original setup uses .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042 strings, tuned E-B-G-D-A-E from highest to lowest string. A 9-42 set maintains the intended feel and tuning stability.
Which gig bag or case should be chosen for this guitar?
For transport, the recommended case is the Ibanez M300C and the recommended gig bag is the Ibanez IGB540-BK. The total length of the instrument is 980 mm.
