Ibanez GIO GRG120QASP Electric Guitar - Blue Gradiation

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The Ibanez GIO GRG120QASP is what many of us at Sweetwater call a "unicorn." Where many similar-class guitars might compromise on looks, tone, or playability in order to cut costs, the GRG120QASP is an axe that keeps on giving. One look at its eye-popping quilted maple Art Grain top, plus one spin up and down its satiny high-performance neck with bound purpleheart fingerboard, and you'll be a believer. It all starts with a lightweight, resonant poplar body for a solid tonal foundation and comfort in the hand. The GRG120QASP comes loaded with a set of Infinity R humbuckers to deliver a range of fierce, high-output tones, along with a smooth-playing neck that lends itself to fast action. Engage in serious dive-bombing and other whammy acrobatics onstage with the GRG120QASP's T102 tremolo. Or, just soak in its flawless polyurethane finish while it's slung on a stand in your home studio. Burgeoning rockers and technical players who are searching for a quality electric guitar owe it to themselves to plug in with the Ibanez GIO GRG120QASP.

Infinity R pickups give you massive tonal range

Loaded with a dynamic duo of Infinity R humbuckers, the Ibanez GIO GRG120QASP 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, the GRG120QASP will give your amplifier or modeler everything you need.

Smooth-playing, fast-action neck

A guitar is only as playable as its neck — so, it's a good thing the Ibanez GIO GRG120QASP has a smooth and fast-playing maple neck. This comfortable neck is capped by a bound purpleheart fingerboard with a super-flat 15.7-inch radius and 24 jumbo frets, giving you the agility to execute fast single-note runs with ease.

Capable T102 tremolo

From huge dive-bombs to subtle vibrato to stutter-like warbling, the Ibanez GIO GRG120QASP's tremolo is ready for anything you throw at it. When not in use, the tremolo is solid and in tune; when in use, it does your bidding down to the microtone. Whether you need the trem for cool '50s-era dips or massive harmonic dives, the GRG120QASP is ready, willing, and able.

Ibanez GIO GRG120QASP Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

• Poplar body exhibits impressive balance and resonance
• Quilt maple Art Grain (printed) top provides an eye-catching appearance
• Infinity R humbuckers deliver a range of fierce high-output tones
• Smooth-playing neck lends itself to fast action
• T102 tremolo is great for dive-bombing and other whammy acrobatics
• Black hardware offers an aggressive look

Tech Specs

• General
• Number of Strings 6
• Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
• Body
• Body Type Solidbody
• Body Shape GIO GRG
• Body Material Poplar
• Top Material Quilted Maple
• Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane
• Color Blue Gradiation
• Neck
• Neck Material Maple
• Neck Shape GRG
• Neck Joint Bolt-on
• Radius 15.7"
• Fingerboard Material Purpleheart
• Fingerboard Inlay White Dots
• Number of Frets 24, Jumbo
• Scale Length 25.5"
• Nut Width 1.692"
• Nut Material Plastic
• Hardware
• Bridge/Tailpiece T102 Tremolo
• Tuners Ibanez Closed Gear
• Electronics
• Neck Pickup Infinity R Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup Infinity R Humbucker
• Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
• Switching 5-way blade pickup switch
• Miscellaneous
• Strings .009-.042
• Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
• Manufacturer Part Number: GRG120QASPBGD