Ibanez GRGR221PA RG Gio Electric Guitar – Aqua Burst

The Ibanez GRGR221PA is an RG-style electric guitar from the Gio range, finished in Aqua Burst with a Poplar Burl Art Grain top over an okoume body.

It has the fast, modern Ibanez feel that the RG shape is known for, with a 24-fret neck, dual humbucker pickup setup and fixed F106 bridge. It is a good choice for players who want a comfortable electric guitar for rock, metal, lead playing, practice, lessons and general electric guitar use.

The Aqua Burst finish gives it a much more eye-catching look than a basic solid colour, while the black hardware keeps the overall look sharp and modern.

What Does It Actually Sound Like?

The GRGR221PA is built around two IBZ-6 humbucking pickups.

That gives it a stronger, fuller sound than a single-coil guitar, with plenty of output for rock, heavier rhythm playing, lead lines and driven amp tones. The ceramic humbuckers are designed for clarity, so it should handle both practice amp tones and heavier sounds well.

It is not a vintage-style blues guitar or a bright twangy single-coil model. This is more of a modern rock-friendly guitar with a clean, direct feel.

Why Choose an Ibanez RG-Style Guitar?

The RG body shape is one of Ibanez’s most recognisable electric guitar designs.

It is comfortable to hold, easy to play sitting or standing, and well suited to faster playing styles. The 24-fret neck gives you a full two-octave range, which is useful for lead guitar, modern rock, metal and more technical playing.

The fixed F106 bridge is also a good practical choice for players who want stable tuning and simple setup without the extra maintenance of a floating tremolo system.

Who Is It For?

This is a good choice for beginners, students and developing players who want a modern electric guitar with a rock and metal-friendly feel.

It also suits players who want an affordable second guitar for heavier sounds, practice, home recording or lessons. The dual humbucker setup makes it a sensible choice if you want thicker tones than you would get from a typical single-coil guitar.

If you want a traditional Strat-style sound, a tremolo bridge or vintage-style pickups, another model may suit you better. If you want a fixed-bridge Ibanez with 24 frets and a bold finish, the GRGR221PA is a strong option.

Key Features

Ibanez RG-style electric guitar
Gio / GRG Series model
Aqua Burst finish
Poplar Burl Art Grain top
Okoume body
Maple neck
Bound Purpleheart fretboard
Reversed White Sharktooth inlays
24 medium frets
Dual IBZ-6 humbucking pickups
Passive ceramic pickup design
F106 fixed bridge
Black hardware
Mono-unit output jack
25.5" / 648mm scale length
Good choice for rock, metal, lead playing and lessons
Model: GRGR221PA

Specifications

Brand: Ibanez
Model: GRGR221PA
Series: RG / Gio
Instrument Type: Electric Guitar
Colour: Aqua Burst
Body: Okoume
Top: Poplar Burl Art Grain / Basswood
Neck Type: GRG Maple Neck
Fretboard: Bound Purpleheart
Inlays: Reversed White Sharktooth
Frets: Medium
Number of Frets: 24
Bridge: F106 Fixed Bridge
String Spacing: 10.5mm
Neck Pickup: IBZ-6 Humbucker
Bridge Pickup: IBZ-6 Humbucker
Pickup Type: Passive / Ceramic
Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
String Gauge: .010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046
Hardware Colour: Black
Recommended Case: Ibanez M300C
Recommended Bag: Ibanez IGB540-BK
Recommended Use: Rock, Metal, Lessons, Practice, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar and Home Recording

Neck Dimensions

Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5"
Width at Nut: 43mm
Width at 24th Fret: 58mm
Thickness at 1st Fret: 19.5mm
Thickness at 12th Fret: 21.5mm
Radius: 400mmR

What’s Included

1 x Ibanez GRGR221PA RG Gio Electric Guitar – Aqua Burst

Please Note

Case, gig bag, strap, cable, tuner, stand and accessories are not included unless supplied separately as part of a bundle.

Ibanez recommends the M300C case or IGB540-BK gig bag for this model.

Not Sure If This Is the Right Guitar?

The Ibanez GRGR221PA is a good choice if you want a modern electric guitar with humbuckers, 24 frets and a fixed bridge.

It is especially suited to rock, metal and lead playing, but it is still practical enough for general lessons and home practice. If you want a warmer vintage-style guitar, single-coil tones or a tremolo bridge, another model may be a better fit.

If you are unsure whether this is the right guitar, get in touch and we can help compare it with other Ibanez and beginner electric guitar options.