Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF Black Flat Electric Guitar, Ex Display

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Quick Product Summary

The Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF brings the aggressive styling and fast-playing character of the legendary RG design into an accessible, performance-ready electric guitar. Finished in understated Black Flat, it combines a comfortable poplar body, maple neck and bound purpleheart fingerboard with 24 frets for excellent access across the full playing range.

Dual Ibanez IBZ-6 ceramic humbuckers provide powerful, defined tones suitable for rock and metal while retaining enough versatility for cleaner sounds. A fixed F106 bridge adds straightforward operation and dependable tuning stability, making the GRG121DX a strong choice for developing players and experienced guitarists looking for an affordable RG-style instrument.

What Makes the Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF Special?

The GRG121DX offers many of the characteristics players associate with Ibanez's RG family: a sleek double-cutaway body, fast neck, flat fingerboard radius and a full 24-fret layout. Its bound purpleheart fingerboard and distinctive white Sharktooth inlays also give the guitar a more premium visual character than its price point might suggest.

Two IBZ-6 ceramic humbuckers provide the output and clarity needed for distorted rhythm work, lead playing and modern rock tones. The five-way selector expands the tonal possibilities beyond a conventional two-humbucker setup, while the fixed F106 bridge keeps the guitar simple, stable and easy to maintain.

Who Is It For?

The GRG121DX-BKF is ideal for:

• Beginners looking for their first serious electric guitar
• Rock and metal players
• Guitarists who prefer a fixed bridge
• Players wanting access to a full 24-fret fingerboard
• Developing lead guitarists
• Home recording and practice setups
• Players looking for an affordable RG-style instrument
• Guitarists who want humbucker power with expanded switching options

At A Glance

Specification	Details
Brand	Ibanez
Model	GRG121DX-BKF
Series	Gio RG
Finish	Black Flat
Type	Solidbody Electric Guitar
Condition	Open Box
Body	Poplar
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Bound Purpleheart
Pickups	Dual IBZ-6 Ceramic Humbuckers
Bridge	F106 Fixed Bridge
Frets	24 Medium
Main Appeal	Fast RG playability with fixed-bridge simplicity
Best For	Rock, metal, practice, recording and developing players

Condition Overview

Open Box Condition – This guitar has had its original packaging opened but remains an Open Box retail instrument. It has been carefully checked by Fair Deal Music and is ready to play.

Open Box instruments offer an excellent opportunity to purchase quality equipment at a reduced price compared with an equivalent factory-sealed example.

What’s Included?

• Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF Electric Guitar

No case or gig bag is included.

Technical Specifications

Body

• Body Style: RG Double Cutaway
• Body Material: Poplar
• Finish: Black Flat
• Construction: Bolt-On
• Hardware Colour: Black

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Type: GRG
• Neck Material: Maple
• Fingerboard: Bound Purpleheart
• Fingerboard Inlays: White Sharktooth
• Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5"
• Fingerboard Radius: 400mm
• Number of Frets: 24
• Fret Type: Medium
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Neck Width at 24th Fret: 58mm
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 19.5mm
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 21.5mm

Pickups & Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Ibanez IBZ-6 Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Ibanez IBZ-6 Humbucker
• Pickup Type: Passive / Ceramic
• Pickup Configuration: HH
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Pickup Selector: 5-Way

Bridge & Hardware

• Bridge: Ibanez F106 Fixed Bridge
• String Spacing: 10.5mm
• Hardware Colour: Black
• Output Jack: Mono-Unit Output Jack

Strings & Tuning

• String Gauges: .010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046
• Factory Tuning: E–A–D–G–B–E
• Number of Strings: 6

Power Requirements

No batteries or external power supply are required. The GRG121DX uses passive pickups and conventional passive guitar electronics.

FAQs

Is the Ibanez GRG121DX-BKF suitable for beginners?

Yes. Its comfortable neck, straightforward fixed bridge and accessible price point make it an excellent choice for beginners, while its 24-fret layout and versatile pickup switching provide plenty of room to progress.

What does BKF stand for?

BKF is Ibanez's finish code for Black Flat.

What pickups are fitted to the GRG121DX?

The guitar features two Ibanez IBZ-6 ceramic humbuckers. These provide strong output and clear definition, making them particularly effective for rock and heavier styles.

Does it have 24 frets?

Yes. The GRG121DX has 24 medium frets, providing a full two-octave range on each string.

Does the GRG121DX have a tremolo?

No. It uses an Ibanez F106 fixed bridge rather than a tremolo system.

What are the advantages of the fixed bridge?

A fixed bridge provides straightforward setup, dependable tuning stability and easier string changes. It is particularly useful for players who do not require tremolo effects.

Is this guitar suitable for metal?

Yes. The dual ceramic humbuckers, fast-playing RG design, 24 frets and fixed bridge make the GRG121DX particularly well suited to rock, hard rock and metal.

Can the GRG121DX produce clean tones?

Yes. Although its humbuckers are well suited to distorted tones, the five-way pickup selector provides additional combinations that make the guitar capable of cleaner and more articulate sounds.

What is the fingerboard made from?

The GRG121DX-BKF features a bound purpleheart fingerboard with distinctive white Sharktooth position inlays.

What scale length does it use?

It has a 648mm / 25.5" scale length, a familiar specification for modern solidbody electric guitars.

Does it need a battery?

No. Both IBZ-6 pickups are passive, so no battery is required.

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