The GIO line is Ibanez’s budget line composed of offshore-constructed guitars (usually Indonesia) aimed towards the beginning guitarist.
The current GRG7221M differs from the previous version as it now has a Maple fingerboard.
It is equipped with a fixed bridge, Ibanez Infinity R Humbuckers and finished in a gloss Metallic Light Blue.
Overall, the GRG7221M presents a great value for the beginning 7 string user or someone who wants to trick it out with mods.
With a proper setup, it can be made to play as well as other guitars costing twice as much.
Pros
- Well-made guitar considering the price.
- Great guitar for modding purposes.
Cons
- Neck feels a bit cheaper than Ibanez’s usual offerings.
- Electronics are also cheap and the pickups could be better.
Specifications
- Body: Poplar
- Finish: Metallic Light Blue
- Bridge: Ibanez F107 Fixed Bridge
- Pickups: Infinity R Humbuckers
- Neck: Maple (Bolt-on “C” shape)
- Scale Length: 25.5”
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard Radius: 15.75″
- Frets: 24 Medium Jumbo
- Nut Width: 1.889″
- Controls: 1-volume, 1-tone
- Pickup Selector: 5-way blade pickup switch
