Ibanez GRG170DX-BKN
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Ibanez
GRG170DX-BKN
Product Info
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The GRG170DX-BKN is a solid entry-level guitar with a surprisingly good feel and a versatile pickup configuration. It's a great choice for beginner to intermediate players looking for a well-balanced instrument that can handle a variety of genres. The tremolo is a bit basic, but overall, it’s a lot of guitar for the money.
Product Description
- Ibanez GRG170DX-BKN E-Guitar Black
- Electric Guitar
- Poplar body
- Maple neck
- New Zealand pine fretboard
- GRG1 neck profile
- 24 Medium frets
- 2 Infinity humbucker (neck & bridge) pickups & Infinity single coil (middle) pickup
- Fat-10 bridge
- T 102 tremolo
- Colour: Black Night
- Suitable cases available under Article Nr #212516# and Article Nr #157642# (both are not included)
PROS
- • Poplar body offers surprising resonance for the price point
- • GRG neck profile is comfortable and fast for modern playing styles
- • Infinity pickups provide a decent range of tones, from crunchy to clean
- • Fat-10 bridge offers stable tuning and decent sustain
CONS
- • New Zealand pine fretboard can feel a bit softer than rosewood or ebony
- • T102 tremolo is basic and may require frequent tuning adjustments
- • Body finish, while attractive, can be prone to swirl marks
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
New Zealand Pine
Pickups
2 Infinity Humbuckers, 1 Infinity Single Coil
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
24 Medium
Bridge
Fat-10
Weight
Approx. 8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The GRG neck profile is generally thinner and flatter than Ibanez’s Wizard profiles, making it a bit easier to navigate, especially for players with smaller hands.
While not high-output pickups, the humbuckers can handle a good amount of distortion and provide a decent metal tone, though it might lack the extreme aggression of more powerful pickups.
The T102 tremolo is simple, but it’s not a locking tremolo, so expect to do some tuning after use, especially with more aggressive dives.
