Ibanez GIO GRG7221QA 7-String Electric Guitar - Transparent Blue Burst

Ibanez GIO GRG7221QA 7-String Electric Guitar - Transparent Blue BurstSeven string guitars used to be expensive, exotic instruments the GRG7221QA changes that. This Gio model puts extended range playing within reach at a genuinely affordable price, and it does not feel like a compromise. The pair of Infinity R humbuckers deliver the high output, aggressive tone that 7 string players need for modern metal, djent, and progressive styles, and the poplar body with quilted maple top looks surprisingly premium. The

Seven-string guitars used to be expensive, exotic instruments -- the GRG7221QA changes that. This Gio model puts extended-range playing within reach at a genuinely affordable price, and it does not feel like a compromise. The pair of Infinity R humbuckers deliver the high-output, aggressive tone that 7-string players need for modern metal, djent, and progressive styles, and the poplar body with quilted maple top looks surprisingly premium.

The Transparent Blue Burst finish shows off the quilted veneer nicely, giving the guitar visual depth that belies its price. The neck is comfortable despite the extra width, and the fretwork is clean. If you have been wanting to explore drop-A tunings, heavy riffing, or Meshuggah-inspired rhythms but did not want to invest heavily before committing, this is your entry point.