Ibanez GRG121PAR-KBF

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Ibanez GRG121PAR-KBF

Ibanez

GRG121PAR-KBF

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Product Info

Article Number: 568648
Brand: Ibanez
Model: GRG121PAR-KBF
Price: $313.50

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The GRG121PAR-KBF is a solid choice for players wanting a modern aesthetic and a versatile sound without a premium price tag. The bolt-on neck and high-output pickups give it a definite rock edge, while the purpleheart fretboard feels great under the fingers. This is a great starting point for aspiring rock and metal players, or a reliable backup for gigging musicians.

Product Description

  • Ibanez GRG121PAR-KBF
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Okoume
  • Top: Burl poplar look
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Purpleheart
  • White Sharkteeth fingerboard inlays
  • Fretboard radius: 400 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
  • Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
  • Plastic nut
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Pickup: 2 IBZ-6 humbuckers
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 5-Way switch
  • T106 bridge
  • Black hardware
  • Ibanez machine heads
  • Colour: Brown Black Burst Flat
PROS
  • • Okoume body offers a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
  • • Purpleheart fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • IBZ-6 pickups deliver a high-output, modern rock/metal sound.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction contributes to a snappy, responsive feel.
CONS
  • • Plastic nut can introduce tuning instability and a slightly less premium feel.
  • • T106 bridge, while functional, isn't a high-end locking system.
  • • Burl poplar top is a veneer; durability could be a concern with heavy use.

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Key Features

Body Material Okoume with Burl Poplar Top
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Purpleheart with White Sharkteeth Inlays
Pickups 2 x IBZ-6 Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 24 x Jumbo
Bridge T106 Tremolo
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg) - typical for this style guitar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Purpleheart is noticeably harder and smoother than rosewood, offering faster playing but potentially feeling a bit less 'warm' to some players.
While designed for higher gain, they can produce usable clean tones with careful volume and pickup selector adjustments, but don’t expect pristine vintage cleans.
The T106 tremolo is functional, but it's not a locking trem, so expect some tuning instability with extreme use – setup is key.

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