Ibanez GRGR131EX-BKF
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Ibanez
GRGR131EX-BKF
Product Info
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This GRGR131EX is a solid entry-level guitar with a surprisingly good feel and sound for the price. The purpleheart fretboard is a nice touch, and the Infinity R pickups offer a modern, crunchy tone that's great for rock and alternative. It's a fantastic option for beginners or players wanting a reliable, budget-friendly instrument.
Product Description
- Ibanez GRGR131EX-BKF
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Purpleheart
- Fretboard binding
- Fretboard inlays: Reversed black sharktooth
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- 24 Jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2x Infinity R humbuckers
- Controls: Volume and Tone
- 5-Way switch
- Black hardware
- Colour: Black flat
PROS
- • Purpleheart fretboard adds unique feel and visual appeal
- • Infinity R pickups deliver a surprisingly powerful, modern tone
- • Bolt-on neck provides quick response and easy playability
- • Poplar body offers a balanced tonal foundation for various styles
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck lacks the sustain of a set-neck construction
- • Hardware feels budget-oriented; upgrades are likely
- • Scale length limits low-end response compared to longer scales
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Purpleheart
Pickups
Infinity R Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Fixed Bridge (likely a basic Ibanez tremolo system)
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Purpleheart is denser than rosewood, offering a slightly slicker, faster feel – some players prefer it for its responsiveness.
The Infinity R pickups are surprisingly powerful and handle driven rhythms and moderate distortion quite well, but high-gain players might want an upgrade.
While it doesn't offer the same sustain as a set-neck, the bolt-on design contributes to a lighter, more responsive feel which many players find beneficial.
