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A Great Introduction to the 7-string Electric Guitar





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Based on Ibanez's RG series 7-string models, the GRG7221M is a great way for beginners to experience their unmatched speed, playability, and expression. This extended range guitar's poplar body delivers a tonally balanced sound with plenty of resonance, while its twin humbuckers kick out a range of furious tones. The GRG7221M'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 GRG7221M.





A duo of Infinity R pickups gives you massive tonal range





Loaded with a duo of Infinity R humbuckers, the Ibanez GRG7221M 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 GRG7221M will give your amplifier what you need.





Smooth-playing, fast-action neck enhances your speed





The guitarists at Sweetwater will tell you: a guitar is only as playable as its neck. Good thing the Ibanez GRG7221M 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 GRG7221M is your kind of axe. The GRG7221M's fixed bridge anchors the strings, giving you a rock-solid platform for your music.





Ibanez GRG7221M Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Poplar body exhibits impressive balance and resonance


Infinity R humbuckers deliver a range of furious high-output tones


Smooth-playing maple neck and fingerboard lend themselves to fast action


Hardtail bridge/tailpiece for maximum tuning stability


Black hardware offers an aggressive look