Ibanez GRG121DX RG Gio Series Electric Guitar Overview:

The GRG121DX is an RG series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 2012. It is as part of the entry-level GIO line.

The GRG121DX features a one-piece maple neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard with sharktooth inlays and two covered humbuckers with a 3-way selector switch. It is a hard-tail model.

For 2018 the rosewood fingerboard was replaced with treated New Zealand pine and bridge was replaced by the F106. For 2019 the 3-way pickup selector was swapped out for a 5-way lever. For 2020 the fretboard was changed to purpleheart.

Initial production from 2012 through 2014 was in both China and Indonesia. From 2015 through 2017 it was produced only in Indonesia. From 2018 production was moved to China.

The GRG121EX is a similar model with dot fretboard inlays. The GRG121SP is a similar model with a cheetah-patterned pickguard and white dot inlays. The GRG120BDX is a similar model with a tremolo bridge.

Maple Neck

The Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character.

Purpleheart Fretboard

The Purpleheart fretboard emphasizes the beauty and the rich tonal character of this guitar.

Mono-unit output jack

The mono-unit output jack is made of solid, durable material and is a single piece to avoid unwanted movement and loosening of the jack, which leads to contact failure or disconnection. This innovation allows for long term playing enjoyment and minimal maintenance.
 

F106 bridge
The F106 bridge enriches sustain. String height adjustment can be done easily and independently.

Ibanez GRG121DX Specifications:

• Neck Type: GRG / Maple Neck
• Top/back/body: Okoume Body
• Fretboard: Bound Purpleheart Fretboard / White Sharktooth Inlay
• Fret: Jumbo Frets
• Number of Frets: 24
• Bridge: F106 Bridge
• String Space: 10.5mm
• Neck Pickup: IBZ-6 (H) Neck Pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
• Bridge Pickup: IBZ-6 (H) Bridge Pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
• Factory Tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• String Gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
• Hardware Color: Black