--- product_id: 48280706 title: "Ibanez GRG121DX-WNF GIO Electric Guitar – Walnut Flat" brand: "ibanez" price: "$667.19" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Ibanez" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/48280706-ibanez-grg121dx-wnf-gio-electric-guitar-walnut-flat store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Fast GRG Maple Neck + Purpleheart Fretboard Walnut Flat finish with natural grain Dual IBZ-6 Humbuckers for versatile tone Ibanez GRG121DX-WNF GIO Electric Guitar – Walnut Flat **Brand:** ibanez **Price:** $667.19 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎢 Own the stage with style and speed β€” the Ibanez GRG121DX-WNF is your ultimate practice partner! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ibanez GRG121DX-WNF GIO Electric Guitar – Walnut Flat by ibanez - **How much does it cost?** $667.19 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/48280706-ibanez-grg121dx-wnf-gio-electric-guitar-walnut-flat) ## 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 - β€’ **Extended Play Range:** 24 jumbo frets on a 25.5" scale offer two full octaves for expansive soloing and riffing. - β€’ **Speed-Optimized Neck:** Snappy maple neck paired with durable purpleheart fretboard for smooth, articulate playability. - β€’ **Natural Walnut Elegance:** Satin Walnut Flat finish highlights the wood grain with a warm, reflection-resistant aesthetic. - β€’ **Versatile Dual Humbuckers:** Powerful ceramic pickups deliver crisp mids and tight lows for every genre from rock to blues. - β€’ **Stable & Reliable Hardware:** F106 fixed bridge and mono-unit output jack ensure tuning stability and hassle-free string changes. ## Overview The Ibanez GRG121DX-WNF GIO Electric Guitar features a warm Walnut Flat okoume body, dual IBZ-6 ceramic humbuckers for versatile tone, and a fast GRG maple neck with a durable purpleheart fretboard. With 24 jumbo frets on a 25.5" scale and a stable F106 fixed bridge, it offers excellent playability and tuning stability, making it a top choice for beginners and seasoned players seeking an affordable, high-quality instrument. ## Description Ibanez GRG121DX-WNF GIO Electric Guitar – Walnut Flat | Okoume Body, GRG Maple Neck, Purpleheart Fretboard, Dual IBZ-6 Humbuckers, F106 Fixed Bridge, 24 Frets : desertcart.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ Review: Really nice guitar - but does need TLC out of the box - I got this Ibanez to use mostly as an everyday practise guitar that I can switch from standard tuning to drop D easily (my other guitar has a floyd rose). These are my thoughts after owning & using this guitar for ~5 months. When I first removed it from the box, tuned it & plugged it into my Katana, I was quite underwhelmed & actually disappointed. However, I took a breath, paused & looked it over again. You can feel dust particles stuck to the finish of the guitar on the back of the neck & the body...this clears with use or can be rubbed off with a soft cloth - mine is now completely smooth & feels very nice to the touch. The sound that it produced initially was the most disappointing part (my other guitar has seymour duncan pickups and low action). Firstly the action was very high, making it harder to play, but also meaning that the strings were quite a long way from the pickups making the output much quieter & duller/muddy sounding. After checking the truss rod (which was very close to perfect out of the box), lowering the action and checking the intonation, the sound & playability improved - but the sound was still lacking...I then changed the strings to D'addario's, what a difference - the sound changed dramatically & the pickups could finally do their thing...I have no plans on changing the stock pickups, even when comparing them to the Seymour Duncan's on my other guitar. The biggest issue is the frets - they are rough, dull & a bit scratchy as it comes. You need to polish them, otherwise you will not get the best out of this guitar. This week (after owning it for ~5 months), I lightly oiled the fretboard with D'addario lemon oil as well - the fretboard has thanked me for doing this...I don't think this needs doing out of the box - but you will want to do it after a while. Tuning is very stable - even when changing from standard to drop D regularly. The pickups are amazingly versatile for the price & sound much, much better than I expected. I originally bought this to be treated as a cheap guitar that I wouldn't really care about...I've hardly played my other (significantly more expensive) guitar since owning this one - I think it has become a keeper. This would make a very good first guitar (but I would suggest getting someone to do the set-up work on it for you), or equally, it makes a great (very affordable) choice to flesh out an existing collection. While there are some issues out of th box - it really doesn't take much to sort them out & the end result is a great guitar. Review: Fantastic budget guitar, even better with a setup - Bought this as an extra guitar for lower tunings. For the money it’s fantastic! No electronic issues and the quality is perfectly acceptable given the price. A beginner could just tune it and play, however, if you have the knowledge to do a simple set up (clean the frets and fretboard, better strings, intonation etc., which can all be learnt from YouTube), you get a fantastic practice guitar which is easy and fun to play with no dead notes or awkward rough sections. Only complaints would be that the pickups are a little noisy on higher gain, however this is in comparison to the active EMGs on my other guitar which cost more than this whole instrument! Nothing a noise gate can’t solve ## Features - Elegant Walnut Flat Finish – A natural, satin Walnut Flat colour over okoume body gives a warm, refined aesthetic that showcases the grain and resists gloss reflections. - Dual IBZ-6 Humbucker Pickups – Ceramic humbuckers in bridge and neck positions deliver strong output, clear mids and tight lows for rock, metal, blues or clean performance. - Fast GRG Maple Neck + Purpleheart Fretboard – Maple neck offers snappy response; purpleheart fretboard adds articulation, durability and visual contrast. - 24 Frets & 25.5" Scale – A full two-octave range across 24 jumbo frets on a 648 mm (25.5β€³) scale gives ample reach and flexibility for solos and riffs. - F106 Fixed Bridge + Mono-Unit Output Jack – Provides stable tuning and simple string changes. The mono-unit jack merges the jack with a metal plate to reduce looseness or failure over time. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01AAGCB00 | | Back Material Type | Rosewood | | Back material type | Rosewood | | Best Sellers Rank | 7,253 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 13 in Solid Body Electric Guitars | | Body Material Type | Walnut | | Body material | Walnut | | Brand | Ibanez | | Brand Name | Ibanez | | Colour | Walnut | | Connector Type | 1/4 inch (6.35mm) jack | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 364 Reviews | | Fretboard Material Type | Purpleheart | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04515276760139 | | Guitar Bridge System | Fixed | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | H | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Included Components | Jack cable | | Instrument | Guitar | | Item Dimensions | 111.8 x 48.3 x 12.7 centimetres | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 111.8L x 48.3W x 12.7H centimetres | | Item Highlight | Okoume Body, GRG Maple Neck, Purpleheart Fretboard, Dual IBZ-6 Humbuckers, F106 Fixed Bridge, 24 Frets | | Item Type Name | Electric guitar | | Item Weight | 3.2 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Ibanez | | Manufacturer Part Number | GRG121DX-WNF | | Material Type | Maple Wood, Okoume Wood | | Model Name | GRG121DX-WNF | | Model Number | GRG121DX-WNF | | Model Series | GIO | | Neck Material Type | Maple | | Neck material type | Maple | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Number of Strings | 6 | | Product Warranty | 1 year warranty. | | Scale Length | 648 millimeters | | Set Name | GIO | | Size | Full | | String Material Type | Alloy Steel | | Top Material Type | Walnut Wood | | Top material type | Walnut Wood | ## Product Details - **Back material type:** Rosewood - **Body material:** Walnut - **Brand:** Ibanez - **Colour:** Walnut - **Fretboard material type:** Purpleheart - **Guitar pick-up configuration:** H - **Hand orientation:** Right - **Neck material type:** Maple - **String material type:** Alloy Steel - **Top material type:** Walnut Wood ## Images ![Ibanez GRG121DX-WNF GIO Electric Guitar – Walnut Flat - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/615mvj7qzmL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: what's the year of the production?** A: 2016 **Q: Does it come with a case?** A: Hi there. This guitar doesn't come with a case but we do have cases available that will fit nicely! **Q: What actually comes with this guitar? you've said there's no case, so are the other pictures even accurate?...** A: The guitar just comes by itself, there is no case, but the guitar is fantastic and plays well. The guitarist at the shop I took it into to get it set up was amazed how good it was **Q: What is the scale length?** A: Its 25.5 in scale length ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really nice guitar - but does need TLC out of the box *by T***G on 14 September 2023* I got this Ibanez to use mostly as an everyday practise guitar that I can switch from standard tuning to drop D easily (my other guitar has a floyd rose). These are my thoughts after owning & using this guitar for ~5 months. When I first removed it from the box, tuned it & plugged it into my Katana, I was quite underwhelmed & actually disappointed. However, I took a breath, paused & looked it over again. You can feel dust particles stuck to the finish of the guitar on the back of the neck & the body...this clears with use or can be rubbed off with a soft cloth - mine is now completely smooth & feels very nice to the touch. The sound that it produced initially was the most disappointing part (my other guitar has seymour duncan pickups and low action). Firstly the action was very high, making it harder to play, but also meaning that the strings were quite a long way from the pickups making the output much quieter & duller/muddy sounding. After checking the truss rod (which was very close to perfect out of the box), lowering the action and checking the intonation, the sound & playability improved - but the sound was still lacking...I then changed the strings to D'addario's, what a difference - the sound changed dramatically & the pickups could finally do their thing...I have no plans on changing the stock pickups, even when comparing them to the Seymour Duncan's on my other guitar. The biggest issue is the frets - they are rough, dull & a bit scratchy as it comes. You need to polish them, otherwise you will not get the best out of this guitar. This week (after owning it for ~5 months), I lightly oiled the fretboard with D'addario lemon oil as well - the fretboard has thanked me for doing this...I don't think this needs doing out of the box - but you will want to do it after a while. Tuning is very stable - even when changing from standard to drop D regularly. The pickups are amazingly versatile for the price & sound much, much better than I expected. I originally bought this to be treated as a cheap guitar that I wouldn't really care about...I've hardly played my other (significantly more expensive) guitar since owning this one - I think it has become a keeper. This would make a very good first guitar (but I would suggest getting someone to do the set-up work on it for you), or equally, it makes a great (very affordable) choice to flesh out an existing collection. While there are some issues out of th box - it really doesn't take much to sort them out & the end result is a great guitar. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic budget guitar, even better with a setup *by H***Y on 26 July 2026* Bought this as an extra guitar for lower tunings. For the money it’s fantastic! No electronic issues and the quality is perfectly acceptable given the price. A beginner could just tune it and play, however, if you have the knowledge to do a simple set up (clean the frets and fretboard, better strings, intonation etc., which can all be learnt from YouTube), you get a fantastic practice guitar which is easy and fun to play with no dead notes or awkward rough sections. Only complaints would be that the pickups are a little noisy on higher gain, however this is in comparison to the active EMGs on my other guitar which cost more than this whole instrument! Nothing a noise gate can’t solve ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice guitar at a great price. *by M***L on 29 March 2026* Very nicely made. The pickups are passive and you can get some noise through them but if you use a quality shielded cable you should be fine. My guitar only needed the truss rod adjusted a quarter turn to straighten the fretboard out. Everything else was spot on. I will however, be cha ging the strings to some Ernie Ball super slinky's and then I'll need to adjust the action height as theyre finer gauge strings. All in all, its a nice guitar. Sounds good and is quite light too! ## Frequently Bought Together - Ibanez GRG121DX GIO Range - Electric Guitar - Walnut Flat - Fender Frontman 10G, Combo Guitar Amp, 10W, Small Practice Amp, Suitable for Electric Guitar, Black/Silver - New bee Guitar Cable 3m/10ft Electric Guitar Instrument Cable Bass AMP Cord 1/4 inch Straight to Right Jack Lead for Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Mandolin, Pro Audio, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/48280706-ibanez-grg121dx-wnf-gio-electric-guitar-walnut-flat](https://www.desertcart.us/products/48280706-ibanez-grg121dx-wnf-gio-electric-guitar-walnut-flat) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-12*