Ibanez GRG170DXL-BKN Lefthand
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Ibanez
GRG170DXL-BKN Lefthand
Product Info
Article Number:
167742
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
GRG170DXL-BKN Lefthand
Category:
Lefthanded Guitars
Price:
$328.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Ibanez GRG170DXL-BKN is a solid entry point for aspiring rock and metal players. The GRG neck profile makes it easy to play fast, and the pickups cover a lot of ground without sounding muddy. It's a great option for beginners or players needing a reliable, affordable gigging guitar.
Product Description
- Ibanez GRG170DXL-BKN Lefthand
- Electric Guitar
- Left-handed model
- Body: Poplar
- Neck: Maple
- Neck profile: GRG1
- Fretboard: New Zealand pinewood
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: PSND1 Humbucker in the neck position
- PSNDS single coil in the middle position
- PSND2 humbucker in the bridge position
- Tremolo T 102
- Colour: Black Night
PROS
- • GRG1 neck profile offers a comfortable, fast playing experience for shredders.
- • PSND pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile range, from crunchy rhythm to searing leads.
- • New Zealand pinewood fretboard adds a unique tonal warmth and visual appeal.
- • Tremolo system allows for expressive vibrato without excessive tuning instability, typical for this price range.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while decent, lacks the resonance of mahogany or alder.
- • Tremolo bridge, while functional, is a basic design and may require occasional maintenance.
- • Finish, while visually appealing, can be prone to minor chipping with aggressive playing.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
New Zealand Pinewood
Pickups
PSND1 (Humbucker), PSNDS (Single Coil), PSND2 (Humbucker)
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
T102 Tremolo
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a mid-range offering, providing more versatility than the basic single-coil setups, but not the complexity of higher-end configurations.
It's a basic tremolo; expect some tuning drift with aggressive dives, but it’s serviceable for moderate vibrato.
A moderately driven amp with a good clean channel will really let the pickups shine, highlighting the tonal range.
