Looking for a great entry point into the world of 7-string guitars? If so, you’ll love the GRG7221QA. Based on Ibanez's RG series 7-string models, this extended range guitar's poplar body delivers a balanced, resonant sound, while its twin humbuckers kick out a range of furious tones. And it looks as great as it sounds, thanks to a quilted maple art grain top. The GRG7221QA's hardtail bridge supplies you with maximum tuning stability, while its maple neck and fingerboard provide the kind of effortless playability that put Ibanez on the metal map. Aggressive-looking black hardware completes the package. Want to take your playing to the next level? Get a GRG7221QA.

A duo of Infinity R pickups gives you massive tonal range

Loaded with a duo of Infinity R humbuckers, the Ibanez GRG7221QA yields a range of impressive tones. The neck position humbucker is voiced for warmer, richer tone, while the bridge humbucker is a brilliant lead pickup: vibrant, yet snarling with an enhanced midrange output when you push it. If you're after maximum tonal tenacity, then the Ibanez GRG7221QA will give your amplifier what you need.

Smooth-playing, fast-action neck enhances your speed

The guitarists at Music Experience will tell you: a guitar is only as playable as its neck. Good thing the Ibanez GRG7221QA has a smooth and fast-playing maple neck. This comfortable neck is capped by a maple fingerboard with a super-flat 15.7" radius and 24 jumbo frets, giving you the agility to execute fast single-note runs with ease.

Enjoy the tuning stability benefits of a hardtail bridge

Dive-bombs can be fun, but many guitarists prefer the absolute stability of a hardtail bridge — legions of ace guitarists won't go anywhere near a whammy bar. If you're in this camp, then the Ibanez GRG7221QA is your kind of axe. The GRG7221QA's fixed bridge anchors the strings, giving you a rock-solid platform for your music.

What Ibanez Says...

The RG is the most recognizable and distinctive guitar in the Ibanez line. Three decades of metal have forged this high-performance machine, honing it for both speed and strength. Whether you favor a hardtail (fixed) bridge or our industry-leading locking tremolo system, the RG is a precision instrument. A guitar doesn't have to cost a bundle to sound good. The GIO series was developed for players who want Ibanez quality in a more affordable package. Not only do they look and play better than everything else in their price range, but their rigorous inspection, set-up and warranty is the same as Ibanez's more expensive models.