Ibanez GRG170DX-SV
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Ibanez
GRG170DX-SV
Product Info
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This GRG170DX-SV is a solid choice for beginner to intermediate players looking for a versatile, shred-ready guitar. The combination of the purpleheart fingerboard, powerful humbuckers, and comfortable neck makes it surprisingly capable, especially for rock and metal styles. It’s a great entry point into the Ibanez world.
Product Description
- Ibanez GRG170DX-SV
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Purpleheart
- White Sharkteeth fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 400 mm
- Scale length: 648 mm
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Synthetic nut
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Infinity R humbuckers (neck and bridge)
- Infinity RS single coil (middle)
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- T102 tremolo
- Ibanez machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Silver
PROS
- • Purpleheart fingerboard offers a unique feel and bright, snappy tone.
- • Infinity R humbuckers deliver a surprisingly powerful and versatile high-output sound.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a fast, comfortable playing experience and good sustain.
- • T102 tremolo allows for expressive vibrato without excessive tuning instability.
CONS
- • Poplar body can lack the resonance of more premium tonewoods like mahogany.
- • Synthetic nut may not offer the same sustain or feel as a bone or graphite nut.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits the potential for complex upper harmonics.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Purpleheart
Pickups
2 Infinity R Humbuckers, 1 Infinity RS Single Coil
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 inches)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Ibanez T102 Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (8.4 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Purpleheart is generally brighter and snappier than rosewood, offering a more articulate sound with a slightly more aggressive edge.
The T102 tremolo is decent for basic vibrato, but heavier use might require occasional tuning adjustments; it’s not a top-tier, ultra-stable system.
It’s a fairly standard, comfortable C-shape – not as thin as some of their wizard necks, but still easy to play for a wide range of players.
