--- product_id: 2610366 title: "Ibanez RG MiKro GRGM21 Meter- Metallic Purple" brand: "ibanez" price: "$667.87" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Ibanez" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/2610366-ibanez-rg-mikro-grgm21-meter-metallic-purple store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 2 high-output Infinity R humbuckers 22.2-inch short scale neck Striking Metallic Purple finish Ibanez RG MiKro GRGM21 Meter- Metallic Purple **Brand:** ibanez **Price:** $667.87 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Small Scale, Big Stage Vibes — Own the spotlight in Metallic Purple! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ibanez RG MiKro GRGM21 Meter- Metallic Purple by ibanez - **How much does it cost?** $667.87 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2610366-ibanez-rg-mikro-grgm21-meter-metallic-purple) ## Best For - ibanez enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ibanez brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Sonic Punch:** Dual Infinity R humbuckers deliver rich, high-output tone that rivals full-sized guitars. - • **Pro-Grade Build:** Solid poplar body with maple neck and fingerboard ensures durability and smooth play. - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Short 22.2-inch scale neck for ultimate playability and comfort on the go. - • **Stand Out in Style:** Eye-catching Metallic Purple finish that screams individuality and stage presence. - • **Ready Out of the Box:** Factory setup with stable tuning and low action for effortless playing from day one. ## Overview The Ibanez RG MiKro GRGM21M is a professional-grade solidbody electric guitar featuring a compact 22.2-inch scale neck ideal for travel, beginners, and players with smaller hands. Equipped with dual high-output Infinity R humbuckers, a durable poplar body, and a smooth maple neck and fingerboard, it delivers powerful tone and reliable tuning stability. Finished in a bold Metallic Purple, this guitar combines standout aesthetics with pro-level performance, making it a top choice for millennial musicians craving both style and substance. ## Description No toy-by any stretch of the imagination-the Ibanez micron is conforms to the same high standards as all of our GIO series guitars. The GRGM21M features the same high-output Infinity R pickups, the same construction, same materials, same set-up and same inspection. In fact, the only difference is its shorter 22. 2-inch scale neck-something that makes it perfect for tour buses, songwriting, running scales while downloading and, of course, for young rockers and beginners. Review: Worth your money. - Perfect out of the box. Great sound! Review: Its actually good! - Guys, I loved this guitar. I got it for my 7 year old daughter. I've been playing guitar on and off for 20 years and wanted her to have a decent, kid sized guitar. This thing does not disapoint. I even played it side by side with my Epiphone Les Paul Studio, and surprisingly this little guy kept up with it in the 1 and 3 positions on the Ibanez pickup switch. (I should note that I use heavy effects so I'm not taking about the clean sound by itself. Adding in gain, delay, reverb). But what my LP couldn't do well, was tone down all the power and humbucker-ness that this Ibanez could do in the 2 and 4 positions. I liked it so much I want to put a 5 way switch on my LP lol. The LP still sounded better and the harmonics were better while playing chords, but this little Ibanez was a pleasent surprise and still sounded great. I also enjoyed the stablility of the string tuning. I could tell as soon as i began tuning that I wasnt going to have any issues there. The string action and relief were great right out of the box. Didn't measure it, but it certainly felt good to play. Overall, solid guitar for a beginner. Heck i'd feel comfortable playing it live if it wasn't smaller and purple... lol. Think i might be a new Ibanez fan. ## Features - Solidbody Electric Guitar with Basswood Body - 2 Humbucking Pickups - Metallic Purple - Maple Neck Fingerboard ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00I0RQLBC | | Back Material | Poplar | | Best Sellers Rank | #29,939 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #179 in Solid Body Electric Guitars | | Body Material | Poplar | | Color Name | Metallic Purple | | Connector Type | 1/4" (6.35mm) audio jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (387) | | Date First Available | February 14, 2014 | | Fretboard Material | Maple | | Guitar Bridge System | Fixed | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | H | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 5.7 pounds | | Item model number | GRGM21MMPL | | Material Type | Maple Wood, Poplar Wood | | Neck Material Type | Maple | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Product Dimensions | 36 x 11.06 x 2.13 inches | | Scale Length | 22.2 | | Size | Small | | String Material | Nickel | | Top Material | Maple Wood | ## Product Details - **Back Material Type:** Poplar - **Body Material:** Poplar - **Brand:** Ibanez - **Color:** Metallic Purple - **Fretboard Material Type:** Maple - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H - **Hand Orientation:** Right - **Neck Material Type:** Maple - **String Material Type:** Nickel - **Top Material Type:** Maple Wood ## Images ![Ibanez RG MiKro GRGM21 Meter- Metallic Purple - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Tb4oTROuL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth your money. *by S***Y on January 17, 2026* Perfect out of the box. Great sound! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its actually good! *by K***D on August 13, 2024* Guys, I loved this guitar. I got it for my 7 year old daughter. I've been playing guitar on and off for 20 years and wanted her to have a decent, kid sized guitar. This thing does not disapoint. I even played it side by side with my Epiphone Les Paul Studio, and surprisingly this little guy kept up with it in the 1 and 3 positions on the Ibanez pickup switch. (I should note that I use heavy effects so I'm not taking about the clean sound by itself. Adding in gain, delay, reverb). But what my LP couldn't do well, was tone down all the power and humbucker-ness that this Ibanez could do in the 2 and 4 positions. I liked it so much I want to put a 5 way switch on my LP lol. The LP still sounded better and the harmonics were better while playing chords, but this little Ibanez was a pleasent surprise and still sounded great. I also enjoyed the stablility of the string tuning. I could tell as soon as i began tuning that I wasnt going to have any issues there. The string action and relief were great right out of the box. Didn't measure it, but it certainly felt good to play. Overall, solid guitar for a beginner. Heck i'd feel comfortable playing it live if it wasn't smaller and purple... lol. Think i might be a new Ibanez fan. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Before You Buy It, Know What You Are Getting Into First *by M***A on January 27, 2023* Okay, I gave the Ibanez Mikro a 4-star rating because it's a pretty good value. But before pushing the 'Buy' button on this solid-bodied mini axe, you'll need to do some setup on it after it arrives. Otherwise, you may be very disappointed. Before I talk about setup, I'll give my opinion about several of the guitar features: * The body finish is okay. It hasn't chipped or come off in some surprise way. And the color looks pretty good. Mine is the Jewel Blue. At this price, I expect to be playing the guitar, not collecting it anyway. * The Infinity R humbuckers sound decent enough. I've played both rock and metal on them. The pickups will push out dirt and chug. Just tweak your pedals and amp until you get the tone you want. Just like any guitar. * The electronics work. I haven't opened the pickguard, yet, but I wouldn't expect to find anything great inside. But the electronics do the job. The same goes for the selector switch. And I'm not hearing any humming or grounding issues. * The small body is lightweight and easy to hold. And the neck is super easy to play. This guitar really is a good match for smaller players. Instead of wrestling with a larger 25.5" scale guitar, this one will allow you to focus on learning technique and playing. Build your confidence, not your frustration. * And even though the body is lightweight, the headstock doesn't drop. Another big plus. So if you're going to buy this guitar, you'll need to do some setup. If you're a complete beginner, this may be a challenge unless you take the guitar into a luthier shop. I've listed setup considerations below: Setup Musts: * Immediately replace the stock tuning heads. The stock heads are terrible and will lose tune after just a few minutes of picking or strumming. I bought some Kluson MK6LN replacement tuners and they work great. $22 bucks + shipping. Problem solved. * And here's one other note about replacement tuners. Many aftermarket tuners won't fit the Mikro headstock. It's not the 10mm peg hole that's the problem. It's the length of the tuning posts, many coming up short. So be selective. * Immediately replace the stock strings. This is a short scale guitar and the stock strings don't provide enough tension. Again, you won't hold tune well or the pitch will sound off or tone will be muddy or whatever until they are replaced. Yuck. I bought 11ga nickel wound. $11 bucks. Problem solved. * And one other note about replacement strings. You could use 12ga replacements but the nut slots will have to be filed. 11ga provided good tension and tone for me. They're a little snug in the nut slot, but not too bad. 12ga weren't worth the extra effort. Other Setup Considerations: * I replaced the stock string trees with a Graph Tech brand. This probably wasn't necessary but the Graph Techs do have good hold and I trust that they won't lose shape or break like the cheaper stock trees. * If you don't like the plastic stock nut, you could replace it. The stock nut is pretty narrow, so you'll be filing/sanding down a replacement to get it to fit. I've not had any issues with the stock nut. So it may not be worth the trouble to replace it unless you plan on using 12ga + replacement strings. * The stock hardtail bridge works fine. I thought about putting in a higher end replacement but its really not needed. I can adjust string height and intonation just fine with the stock tailpiece. * No need to replace the pickups unless that really is your thing. But if you keep the stock pickups, do consider lowering them. Mine had been set too high and I kept getting pitch changes until they were lowered. So I hope my review helps you make a better decision. While this guitar is labeled as an axe for a beginner, it isn't ready to play right out of the box. So if you are a beginner, expect to spend a few hundred dollars more at a luthier to get the Ibanez Gio Mikro playing right. But even so, you'll make up for the additional cost by saving a lot of time lost to frustration with a larger scale guitar. ## Frequently Bought Together - Ibanez RG MiKro GRGM21 Meter- Metallic Purple - Amazon Basics Adjustable Folding Guitar Stand, A-shape, Fully Assembled - For School Music Program, Concerts & Multiple Users, Black - Fender Frontman 10G Guitar Amp, 10 Watts, with 2-Year Warranty, 6 Inch Fender Special Design Speaker, 5.75Dx10.25Wx11H Inches --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/2610366-ibanez-rg-mikro-grgm21-meter-metallic-purple](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2610366-ibanez-rg-mikro-grgm21-meter-metallic-purple) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*