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Ibanez GRG 7 String Solid-Body Electric Guitar, Right, Metallic Light Blue, Full (GRG7221MMLB)
Purchase options and add-ons
Brand | Ibanez |
Color | Metallic Light Blue |
Top Material Type | Maple Wood, Poplar Wood |
Body Material | Poplar |
Back Material Type | Poplar |
Neck Material Type | Maple |
Fretboard Material Type | Maple Wood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
String Material Type | Nickel |
Hand Orientation | Right |
About this item
- GRG-7 Maple neck
- 24 frets
- High output Infinity R pickups
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Product information
Item Weight | 9.5 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 42.1 x 17.75 x 3.5 inches |
ASIN | B07DF5J1GP |
Item model number | GRG7221MMLB |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #45,411 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #365 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 17, 2018 |
Back Material | Poplar |
Body Material | Poplar |
Color Name | Metallic Light Blue |
Fretboard Material | Maple Wood |
Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
Scale Length | 25.5 |
String Gauge | Custom |
String Material | Nickel |
Top Material | Maple Wood, Poplar Wood |
Neck Material Type | Maple |
Number of Strings | 7 |
Guitar Bridge System | Fixed |
Size | Full |
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Product Description
Product Description
Patterned after the legendary Ibanez metal monster, the GRE is the affordable gateway to that same combination of speed, Fury, and expression. This grg7221m’s poplar body is cloaked in high gloss finish, and complemented by a maple Fretboard equipped with string-bending-friendly jumbo frets. Proprietary Infinity R humbucking pickups deliver the requisite fat, distorted tone metal rockers crave, while the Ibanez fixed 7 bridge lets you take your playing to a whole other level.
From the Manufacturer
Patterned after the legendary Ibanez metal monster, the GRG is the affordable gateway to that same combination of speed, fury, and expression. This GRG7221M’s Poplar body is cloaked in high gloss finish, and complemented by a Maple fretboard equipped with string-bending-friendly jumbo frets. Proprietary Infinity R humbucking pickups deliver the requisite fat, distorted tone metal rockers crave, while the Ibanez Fixed 7 bridge lets you take your playing to a whole other level.
From the manufacturer
GRG7221M
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GRG7221M
Mono-Unit Output Jack
The mono-unit output jack is made of solid, durable material and is single piece to avoid unwanted movement and loosening of the jack, which leads to contact failure of disconnection. This innovation allows for term playing enjoyment and minimal maintenance.
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GRG7221M
Infinity R H-H Pickups
Ibanez infinity pickups deliver an accurate and tight sound with excellent dynamics. Even under heavy settings, they do not lose tonal clarity.
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GRG7221M
F107 Bridge
The F107 bridge enriches sustain. String height adjustment can be done easily and independently.
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GRG7221M
Maple Neck
The Maple neck provides stability and bright tonal character.
Switching System & Controls
SWITCHING SYSTEM
When the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in between neck and center position, bridge side of the neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in center position, both neck and bridge pickup s are selected.
CONTROLS
With the guitar held in the playing position, there is one knob and one switch along the lower edge of the body. Closest to the neck is the five-way pickup selector switch. Closer to the input jack is the tone knob. The volume knob is located right above the five-way pickup selector switch.
Specifications
Neck Type | GRG7 / Maple Neck |
Top/Back/Body | Poplar Body |
Fretboard | Maple Fretboard / Black Dot Inlay |
Fret | Jumbo Frets |
Number of Frets | 24 |
Bridge | F107 Bridge |
String Space | 10.5mm |
Neck Pickup | Infinity R (H) Neck Pickup (Passive/Ceramic) |
Bridge Pickup | Infinity R (H) Bridge Pickup (Passive/Ceramic) |
Factory Tuning | 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E,7B |
String Gauge | .009/.011/.016/.024/.032/.042/.054 |
Hardware Color | Black |
Neck Dimensions | Scale: 648mm/25.5" // Width: 48mm at NUT // Width 68mm at 24F // Thickness 20.5mm at 1F // Thickness 22.5mm at 12F // Radius: 400mmR |
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For beginners | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.5 | — | 5.0 | 4.9 |
Versatility | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | 4.8 | 4.9 |
Craftsmanship | — | 3.3 | 4.0 | — | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Sold By | Adorama | Mugan_Music_Group | Chicago Music Exchange | Amazon.com | GearTree | GearNuts |
hand orientation | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right | Right |
number of strings | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
fretboard material | Maple Wood | Jatoba Wood | Purpleheart | Maple Wood | Purpleheart | Purpleheart |
back material | Poplar | Poplar | Poplar Wood | Maple Wood | Okoume Wood | Poplar Wood |
top material | Maple Wood, Poplar Wood | Maple Wood, Poplar Wood | Poplar Wood | maple | Poplar Wood | Poplar Wood |
string material | Nickel | Nickel | Alloy Steel | Nickel | Alloy Steel | Alloy Steel |
body material | Poplar | Poplar | Poplar | Alder | Okoume | Poplar |
neck material | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple | Maple |
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and ease of use of the guitar. For example, they mention it sounds great, is very playable and fun to play. Some appreciate the strings, saying it's great for beginners and first time 7 string players. That said, they say the neck feels great and is comfortable.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the guitar. They mention that it is an amazing instrument, with nice pickups and a beautiful finish. Some say that the neck is perfect and the finish is dazzling. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The frets were finished with no rough edges and the guitar had a solid feel. I sighted down the neck (from the body end) and it was laser-straight...." Read more
"...The finish looks great (Electric Light Blue); the fretboard is very nicely done (maple over maple neck); the frets feel fine, not perfect, but again..." Read more
"...It also has a nice kind of "bassy-ness" to it, so if you get a really clean tone with it you can get really creative with the 7th string..." Read more
"...The overall guitar finish and appearance was really quite good. The guitar is actually comfortable to wear once your strap length is set...." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the guitar. For example, they say it has a bright powerful signal, and the tone control has s wide range.
"...of the guitar and the pickups is $450, a very low price for a great sounding guitar, and you don't have to make the upgrade immediately since the..." Read more
"...The intonation is very close to perfect, much better than many other guitars at this price point...." Read more
"...Set up out of the box was really good, as the intonation was just about spot on. The string height was also set to a comfortable level...." Read more
"...The tone is good enough imo with distortion or overdrive. Great for rhythm playing. The cleans could be better but I think that’s easily improvable...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the guitar. They mention it's a nice piece for the money, the best 7-string electric for the price, and an example of budget-friendly, bang-for-buck Fender amps. Some say that the guitar plays great for the value.
"...The purchase price of the guitar and the pickups is $450, a very low price for a great sounding guitar, and you don't have to make the upgrade..." Read more
"...Other than that, this is a solid guitar for a da*n good price!" Read more
"...This guitar is an excellent value for your dollar." Read more
"...Really a great value! Don't think too much, BUY IT! You can't beat the price and quality to play with 7 strings!" Read more
Customers like the tuning of the guitar. They say it stays in tune well, and the bridge holds a tuning very well. Customers also mention that the strings are of proper gauge and don't flop around.
"...sealed precision tuners, Ibanez brand - which are quite good and stay in tune." Read more
"...It tends to stay in tune pretty well but it can be a little bit of work to get it into tune when it does fall out of pitch...." Read more
"...The stock tuners and bridge are great and hold a tuning very well after changing the strings and breaking them in for a day or two...." Read more
"...Soooo easy to mistake which tuning knob to turn, wish they weren't all on one side...." Read more
Customers find the guitar very playable out of the box. They say it's fun to play and practice with. Some say it plays perfect off the shelf and is great for rhythm playing. Customers are also impressed with the action and tone of the guitar for the price.
"...: The string action is as low as it gets and this is a truly easy-to-play 7-string requiring minimal finger pressure...." Read more
"...I use this with a Fender Mustang LT-25 and it's really fun to play/practice with. I mainly use it to play KoRn songs...." Read more
"...Despite being very playable out the box, i did preform a setup on it which is to be expected on almost all guitars...." Read more
"...The tone is good enough imo with distortion or overdrive. Great for rhythm playing. The cleans could be better but I think that’s easily improvable...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the strings of the guitar. They mention that it is a great guitar for beginners and first time 7 string players. They also say that it's very fun to hold and play, and perfect as a first 7 string.
"...Fender Frontman 10G Guitar Amplifier, 10 watts, 8.5lbs, minimal but adequate for beginners/kids 2) Fender Frontman 20 or 20G Amp...." Read more
"...I'd say that it's an amazing guitar for beginners and first time 7 string players." Read more
"...Perfect for someone starting out, or a more experienced player. No case was included, but $200 for an Ibanez like this is a steal." Read more
"Very fun to hold and play! Is great for beginners, easily! Would definitely recommend, even for the epic inexpensive cost." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the guitar. They say that the neck is thin but feels great. They also say that it has a comfortable maple neck, smooth frets, and pretty body. Customers also mention that the switch and knobs feel firm and emit no static when using them with the amp. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and quality of the product.
"...The switch and knobs feel firm and emit no static when using them with the amp connected...." Read more
"...It is a very light guitar, very comfortable. The action out of the box could use a little tweaking, but it is definitely playable as-is...." Read more
"...The guitar is actually comfortable to wear once your strap length is set. The guitar felt light to me, when compared to my RG...." Read more
"...The tone is excellent, the neck perfect, and it felt nice to play. I was very happy and as always I already knew what I was getting with an Ibanez...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the guitar. They mention it's very lightweight and keeps a low action.
"...It is a very light guitar, very comfortable. The action out of the box could use a little tweaking, but it is definitely playable as-is...." Read more
"...The guitar felt light to me, when compared to my RG...." Read more
"...This guitar is very light weight which a lot of people will really like.I couldn’t be happier with my purchase!!" Read more
"I’ve always loved Ibanez guitars. This is very lightweight and keeps a low action. Won’t hurt to restring it after receiving but they’re not awful...." Read more
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Background: This is the 13th guitar in my collection. I bought it to see for myself what quality can be expected at this price and to compare against my Schecter Apocalypse 7-string ($1500, right in first photo), and my Ibanez 6-string electric (a 30yr old 540SLTD, left in first photo)--both before and after an upgrade of the pickups. I had $200 in Amazon gift cards to help buy the guitar and another $200 in purchase points to pay for the new pickups. Total cost including tax: $90.00.
Why this model: I chose this particular guitar for my experiment due to the metallic blue and the fact that it is an Ibanez. If you purchase a 'less expensive' guitar like this, choose a brand like Ibanez, Fender, or other reputable brand since they set excellent standards for the materials and build quality for the price regardless of where the instrument is manufactured.
Quality: In terms of materials and build, this guitar was no disappointment. I carefully examined the whole instrument and found no blemishes. The frets were finished with no rough edges and the guitar had a solid feel. I sighted down the neck (from the body end) and it was laser-straight. I played every string in every fret and found perfect tone with no buzzing. The switch and knobs feel firm and emit no static when using them with the amp connected. The 'gotoh' tuners insure that the guitar will hold its tune when the strings are installed properly.
Playability: The string action is as low as it gets and this is a truly easy-to-play 7-string requiring minimal finger pressure. Even with 7 strings, the neck is narrow enough for my medium size hands. In these respects it stands head-to-head with all my other guitars. The more I have used it the more I enjoy it.
Sound quailty. With the original pickups, it sounded fine unless I compared it with the other two guitars. Then it was evident that it sounded thinner than the others. I realized I needed to set it up first. So I adjusted the bridge to 'intonate' the guitar (look up 'guitar intonation' on youtube). I also realized that the pickups had not been set close enough to the strings from the factory (see DiMarzio.com "How high should I adjust my pickups for the best sound?"). Once I made the proper height adjustment it sounded somewhat better.
The experiment: I doubt the various claims made by guitar manufacturers that the woods used in an electric guitar make much difference in the guitar's tone. (I could be wrong, but...), so after evaluating the original sound, I upgraded the pickups to: A DiMarzio DiMarzio DP707 LiquiFire 7-String for the Neck and a DiMarzio DP708 Crunch Lab 7-String for the bridge. (No special reasons for getting these, but I wanted DiMarzios since I already have Seymour Duncans on my American Fender Strat.) I dialed in the height adjustment and wow! What a difference! At this point the question of which guitar sounds better is a matter of 'taste' rather than a matter of 'fact'. The guitar is certainly comparable to the others in tone quality at this point. I would say that is is definitely better for 'metal' than the other Ibanez. The latter is a more 'lyrical' guitar.
Moral of the story: So my message is that a guitar like this can grow with you! The purchase price of the guitar and the pickups is $450, a very low price for a great sounding guitar, and you don't have to make the upgrade immediately since the original pickups sound fine out of the box. Just adjust the pickup heights (details on youtube) and learn how to adjust the intonation. This is easy if you have a descent guitar tuner. These are one-time jobs you can optionally pay a professional to do.
BTW: I could have used other nice pickup sets such as Seymour Duncan so if you do your research (compare sounds in a music store) you can dial this guitar to your tastes.
Saving money:
Bundles vs cords and picks: I hate guitar and amplifier 'bundle' packages. They add $30 or so to the base price for some picks and a guitar cord. Its easy to get these yourself for less on Amazon, and end up with better quality (see, "Sovvid Professional Instrument Cable", for example). Amazon sells packs of Fender and Dunlop picks for ~$5 or less.
Cases: You can get an Ibanez case on Amazon if you want but you can get an excellent Gator case on Amazon for a lot less. For example the Gator GC-ELECTRIC-A fits my Schecter and the second photo shows that it fits this guitar as well. The case very nice and is more than $70 cheaper than an official Ibanez case.
Metronome and Guitar tuner: A must have. Clip on tuners are nice. Snark and Fender, among others have inexpensive (~$15-$20) QUALITY tuners. Get one with a 4.5+ rating so your tuned guitar will sound like one. Some of the amps mentioned below have tuners. FYI: Some tuners include a metronome. Isn't it FUN to shop Amazon?!
Examples of amplifiers: Fender offers a lot of choices, just pick your price-point. More $$ equals more/better features. Note that even a 20 watt amp can get LOUD. Examples of budget-friendly, bang-for-buck Fender amps:
1) Fender Frontman 10G Guitar Amplifier, 10 watts, 8.5lbs, minimal but adequate for beginners/kids
2) Fender Frontman 20 or 20G Amp. Similar weight, 20 watts. The '20' has a few 'effects', the 20G just has gain for a more 'pure' or 'classic' sound. The '20' and the amps below can eliminate the need to purchase separate effects pedals at least for the beginner. The Champion 40 and 50XL are similar with more power and larger speaker.
3) Fender Mustang LT25 and LT50 have a small screen allowing dialing for selecting and editing effects. They feature ALOT of effects and so a BIG bang for the buck.
4) Fender GX and GTX series: You can find the GTX50 etc. on Amazon. These have advanced connectivity like bluetooth, WiFi, and an app for amp interaction. Presets (200 of them) can be arranged into convenient 'preset-lists' you can call up when gigging. My Fender Rumble Studio 40 Bass Amplifier has similar features and I still have yet to explore them all.
Either the LT or GTX amps could be the only amp you ever need.
Look at features, size, weight, and cost of any amp when comparing. Features cost money, but can offset the need to buy them separately later. Good luck with your Amazon musical purchases!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2023
Background: This is the 13th guitar in my collection. I bought it to see for myself what quality can be expected at this price and to compare against my Schecter Apocalypse 7-string ($1500, right in first photo), and my Ibanez 6-string electric (a 30yr old 540SLTD, left in first photo)--both before and after an upgrade of the pickups. I had $200 in Amazon gift cards to help buy the guitar and another $200 in purchase points to pay for the new pickups. Total cost including tax: $90.00.
Why this model: I chose this particular guitar for my experiment due to the metallic blue and the fact that it is an Ibanez. If you purchase a 'less expensive' guitar like this, choose a brand like Ibanez, Fender, or other reputable brand since they set excellent standards for the materials and build quality for the price regardless of where the instrument is manufactured.
Quality: In terms of materials and build, this guitar was no disappointment. I carefully examined the whole instrument and found no blemishes. The frets were finished with no rough edges and the guitar had a solid feel. I sighted down the neck (from the body end) and it was laser-straight. I played every string in every fret and found perfect tone with no buzzing. The switch and knobs feel firm and emit no static when using them with the amp connected. The 'gotoh' tuners insure that the guitar will hold its tune when the strings are installed properly.
Playability: The string action is as low as it gets and this is a truly easy-to-play 7-string requiring minimal finger pressure. Even with 7 strings, the neck is narrow enough for my medium size hands. In these respects it stands head-to-head with all my other guitars. The more I have used it the more I enjoy it.
Sound quailty. With the original pickups, it sounded fine unless I compared it with the other two guitars. Then it was evident that it sounded thinner than the others. I realized I needed to set it up first. So I adjusted the bridge to 'intonate' the guitar (look up 'guitar intonation' on youtube). I also realized that the pickups had not been set close enough to the strings from the factory (see DiMarzio.com "How high should I adjust my pickups for the best sound?"). Once I made the proper height adjustment it sounded somewhat better.
The experiment: I doubt the various claims made by guitar manufacturers that the woods used in an electric guitar make much difference in the guitar's tone. (I could be wrong, but...), so after evaluating the original sound, I upgraded the pickups to: A DiMarzio DiMarzio DP707 LiquiFire 7-String for the Neck and a DiMarzio DP708 Crunch Lab 7-String for the bridge. (No special reasons for getting these, but I wanted DiMarzios since I already have Seymour Duncans on my American Fender Strat.) I dialed in the height adjustment and wow! What a difference! At this point the question of which guitar sounds better is a matter of 'taste' rather than a matter of 'fact'. The guitar is certainly comparable to the others in tone quality at this point. I would say that is is definitely better for 'metal' than the other Ibanez. The latter is a more 'lyrical' guitar.
Moral of the story: So my message is that a guitar like this can grow with you! The purchase price of the guitar and the pickups is $450, a very low price for a great sounding guitar, and you don't have to make the upgrade immediately since the original pickups sound fine out of the box. Just adjust the pickup heights (details on youtube) and learn how to adjust the intonation. This is easy if you have a descent guitar tuner. These are one-time jobs you can optionally pay a professional to do.
BTW: I could have used other nice pickup sets such as Seymour Duncan so if you do your research (compare sounds in a music store) you can dial this guitar to your tastes.
Saving money:
Bundles vs cords and picks: I hate guitar and amplifier 'bundle' packages. They add $30 or so to the base price for some picks and a guitar cord. Its easy to get these yourself for less on Amazon, and end up with better quality (see, "Sovvid Professional Instrument Cable", for example). Amazon sells packs of Fender and Dunlop picks for ~$5 or less.
Cases: You can get an Ibanez case on Amazon if you want but you can get an excellent Gator case on Amazon for a lot less. For example the Gator GC-ELECTRIC-A fits my Schecter and the second photo shows that it fits this guitar as well. The case very nice and is more than $70 cheaper than an official Ibanez case.
Metronome and Guitar tuner: A must have. Clip on tuners are nice. Snark and Fender, among others have inexpensive (~$15-$20) QUALITY tuners. Get one with a 4.5+ rating so your tuned guitar will sound like one. Some of the amps mentioned below have tuners. FYI: Some tuners include a metronome. Isn't it FUN to shop Amazon?!
Examples of amplifiers: Fender offers a lot of choices, just pick your price-point. More $$ equals more/better features. Note that even a 20 watt amp can get LOUD. Examples of budget-friendly, bang-for-buck Fender amps:
1) Fender Frontman 10G Guitar Amplifier, 10 watts, 8.5lbs, minimal but adequate for beginners/kids
2) Fender Frontman 20 or 20G Amp. Similar weight, 20 watts. The '20' has a few 'effects', the 20G just has gain for a more 'pure' or 'classic' sound. The '20' and the amps below can eliminate the need to purchase separate effects pedals at least for the beginner. The Champion 40 and 50XL are similar with more power and larger speaker.
3) Fender Mustang LT25 and LT50 have a small screen allowing dialing for selecting and editing effects. They feature ALOT of effects and so a BIG bang for the buck.
4) Fender GX and GTX series: You can find the GTX50 etc. on Amazon. These have advanced connectivity like bluetooth, WiFi, and an app for amp interaction. Presets (200 of them) can be arranged into convenient 'preset-lists' you can call up when gigging. My Fender Rumble Studio 40 Bass Amplifier has similar features and I still have yet to explore them all.
Either the LT or GTX amps could be the only amp you ever need.
Look at features, size, weight, and cost of any amp when comparing. Features cost money, but can offset the need to buy them separately later. Good luck with your Amazon musical purchases!
Outside of the benefits, though, if you are just starting out on guitar, I would probably at least get done with the basics (common chord shapes, scales, some songs, how to read tabs decently, rythm and timing, and basic techniques) down on a 6 string first. The only reason I say this is because 90% of the material out there for guitar is designed for 6 strings (chord charts, scales, etc). However, I have a couple of personal tips to help with adjusting:
1. While there isn't technically a "proper" way to wear a guitar strap, I'd recommend you try to adjust it so the guitar is at roughly the same area when sitting down with it on your lap. Because the neck is wider, you will have to get used to having a bit more extension of your wrist to make the chord shapes. I find this is more ergonomic when the guitar is closer to my rib cage when standing rather than lower to the floor. But I encourage you to use whatever is most comfortable.
2. If you have a scale downloaded to your PC, you can easily convert many 6 string scales to 7 string. If you're decent with MS paint/image editing software, all you need to do is take a 6 string scale diagram and copy-paste the high B string under the low E string to get the notes for the low B string, as the low and high B string share the same notes.
3. I'd recommend having this restrung/setup out of the box. Make sure the action is low and consider getting thicker or thinner strings (thicker is better if you're going to tune down, but thinner might be easier on your finger tips). Although this guitar for me (and many others) came out pretty well out of the box.
4. Finally, if you're going to commit to using this guitar, I would get in the habit early on of working on your strumming/picking accuracy, as you will want to try and avoid hitting the low B string when playing your normal 6-string chords (unless you're doing it on purpose, such as for a chord inversion).
Other than that, this is a solid guitar for a da*n good price!
Top reviews from other countries
All in all great guitar, especially for the price.
Reviewed in Germany on September 17, 2022
Reviewed in Spain on October 8, 2021
Reviewed in Mexico on January 13, 2020