Ibanez GRGR131EX GIO, Black Flat Electric Guitar, Ex Display

This item is an ex-display item and has a scuff on the back of the neck and top of the headstock. Feel free to call up and ask about the instrument: 0121 643 1685

Quick Product Summary

The Ibanez GRGR131EX-BKF is a striking Gio RG electric guitar built for players who want fast playability, powerful humbucker tones and an aggressive all-black aesthetic. Its poplar RG body, maple neck and bound purpleheart fingerboard provide the familiar feel and upper-fret access associated with Ibanez's long-running RG design.

Dual Infinity R ceramic humbuckers deliver tight, defined tones that work particularly well with distortion and higher-gain amplifiers, while the fixed F106 bridge provides straightforward setup and dependable tuning stability.

What Makes the Ibanez GRGR131EX-BKF Special?

The GRGR131EX stands out visually thanks to its Black Flat finish, black hardware and reversed black Sharktooth fingerboard inlays. Combined with the angular RG body shape and bound purpleheart fingerboard, the result is a distinctive modern guitar with a deliberately dark, understated appearance.

Its two Infinity R humbuckers are controlled through a five-way selector rather than a conventional three-way switch, providing additional pickup combinations for greater tonal flexibility. The 24-fret fingerboard, flat 400mm radius and fixed bridge make it equally suited to fast lead playing, heavy rhythm work and everyday practice.

Who Is It For?

The GRGR131EX-BKF is particularly well suited to:

• Rock and metal guitarists
• Beginners looking for a performance-focused first electric guitar
• Players who prefer fixed-bridge guitars
• Developing lead guitarists
• Players experimenting with high-gain sounds
• Home recording and practice setups
• Guitarists who want a 24-fret instrument
• Players drawn to the distinctive all-black RG aesthetic

At A Glance

Specification	Details
Brand	Ibanez
Model	GRGR131EX-BKF
Series	Gio RG
Finish	Black Flat
Type	Solidbody Electric Guitar
Condition	Open Box
Body	Poplar
Neck	Maple
Fingerboard	Bound Purpleheart
Pickups	2 x Infinity R Humbuckers
Bridge	F106 Fixed Bridge
Main Appeal	Fast RG playability and powerful humbucker tones
Best For	Rock, metal, practice and recording

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 musical equipment at a reduced price compared with an equivalent factory-sealed example.

What’s Included?

• Ibanez GRGR131EX-BKF Electric Guitar

No case or gig bag is included.

Technical Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: RG
• Body Material: Poplar
• Construction: Bolt-On
• Finish: Black Flat
• Hardware Colour: Black

Neck & Fingerboard

• Neck Type: GRG
• Neck Material: Maple
• Fingerboard: Bound Purpleheart
• Inlays: Reversed Black 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: Infinity R Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Infinity R 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: Mono-Unit Output Jack

Strings & Tuning

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

Power Requirements

No batteries or external power supply are required. The GRGR131EX uses passive pickups and conventional passive guitar electronics.

FAQs

Is the Ibanez GRGR131EX-BKF suitable for beginners?

Yes. Its comfortable neck, fixed bridge and straightforward controls make it approachable for beginners, while the 24-fret layout and versatile pickup switching give players plenty of scope as their technique develops.

What does BKF mean?

BKF is Ibanez's finish code for Black Flat.

What pickups does the GRGR131EX use?

It features two Ibanez Infinity R ceramic humbuckers. They are designed to provide tight response, strong output and good definition, particularly when used with distorted or high-gain sounds.

Is the GRGR131EX suitable for metal?

Yes. Its dual humbuckers, fast-playing RG design, 24 frets and fixed bridge make it especially well suited to metal, hard rock and other heavier guitar styles.

Does it have 24 frets?

Yes. The GRGR131EX has 24 medium frets, giving players a full two-octave range on each string.

Does the GRGR131EX have a tremolo?

No. It uses an Ibanez F106 fixed bridge.

What are the benefits of the F106 fixed bridge?

The fixed bridge offers straightforward setup, easy string changes and dependable tuning stability. Individual string height can also be adjusted at the bridge.

What is unusual about the fingerboard inlays?

The bound purpleheart fingerboard features reversed black Sharktooth inlays, contributing to the guitar's distinctive dark appearance.

Does it have a five-way pickup selector?

Yes. Despite having two humbuckers, the GRGR131EX uses a five-way selector that provides additional pickup combinations beyond the basic neck, both and bridge settings.

Can it produce cleaner tones as well as high-gain sounds?

Yes. Although the Infinity R humbuckers are particularly effective for rock and heavier sounds, the five-way switching system provides additional combinations for cleaner and more articulate tones.

What scale length does it use?

The guitar uses a 648mm / 25.5" scale length.

Does it require a battery?

No. Both Infinity R pickups are passive, so no battery is required.

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