Ibanez GRG121PAR - First Look

In the shop is an Ibanez GIO GRG121PAR that was purchased new around two years ago. It did not come with a gig bag, and has remained exposed to the elements ever since, hence the dust and grime. I'm also not surprised to see tarnished and corroded hardware, given that we're living next door to the South China Sea. To make matters worse, the strings and fretboard have never been wiped down after playing. Long story short, the main issues brought to my attention include fret buzz, unstable intonation, strings noting out, and dissonant double stops.

Headstock Face

Bound Amaranth Fretboard

"Art Grain" Top

Controls and Selector Switch

IBZ-6 Bridge Humbucker

F106 Fixed Bridge

Irregular Saddle Radius

Back of Headstock

Serial Number

Close-Up of Tuners

Maple Neck

Bolt-On Neck Joint

Okoume Body

Output Jack Plate