The BEST 7 STRING GUITAR! for $200!!! Ibanez GRG7221M GRG Review

[@vextierier9938]

"It's as light as an air." - Chief Sweet, 2020

[@ChiefSweet]

I’m actually getting quoted for something 😂 I’ll take it

[@Matt-xs7qo]

He said "Lighter than air"

[@stevepethel6843]

Thank you...God bless you for this review

[@Dwoalin]

I've had this guitar since the summer of 2020 and the guitar is fantastic for $200. I still have the stock pickups in it.

[@ChiefSweet]

It is! Such a great guitar.

[@neckcheese1356]

Alright, another fan of blue! I bought this as my first 7-string earlier in the year and love it. Mine did have a little fret buzz out of the box, but that was because the A string had a bulge near the first fret. Put in new strings and no more buzz. The neck feels really nice and the pickups are solid for the price. I did swap mine out for some Alpha and Omegas though, and now it sounds great. My only complaint is the input jack, which started cutting out after a few months. Got that fixed when I upgraded the pickups. Really great guitar for the price.

[@ChiefSweet]

Yeah I had that problem before with bad strings thought my fender strat was broken 😂 just a bad low e string.

[@joeylicano6803]

Catman responds: Just picked a brand new white one up at a pawn shop for $50.00!!😸 What a steal of a deal!!

[@ChiefSweet]

That is a steal WOW!

[@joeylicano6803]

I'm strictly an bassist but yeah wow it was a steal. Gonna give it to our guitarist as a gift. Love your style of playing to I might add..and your channel..see ya!

[@drio2020]

I picked up the exact one he is playing here at a pawn shop for $100 and thought that was a good deal

[@davidgoode7416]

Still happy with it?

[@aqildeathniel]

Hello, can I ask, the selector, is it 3 or 5 way switch?? Please answer

[@caseylee12]

Just picked one up... You're exactly right---this is a GREAT guitar! I didn't have to do one single adjustment to it, and it plays fantastic! Thanks for the heads-up on this CRAZY good guitar!

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem I’m glad you enjoy it as much as me. 🍻

[@mikeoxvereyverymassive20]

Is it still crazy good? Just wondering because I’m thinking of getting one myself

[@caseylee12]

@@mikeoxvereyverymassive20 yes, and I can't believe you get a 7 string guitar this good for this kind of money. As with all cheaper guitars, you should play it first because I'm sure at this price point there's a lot of variance on QC, BUT it's my only 7 string and after almost a year, it still plays as good as my other Ibanezes, and I paid at least 4x as much for them. I'd buy it again tomorrow.

[@sonicsega1699]

just bought this today having no clue about 7strings as well with this being my first ibanez. its fabulous. i only want to change the ceramic magnets to alnico to clear it up a bit otherwise, the thing stays in tune better than a gibson.

[@ChiefSweet]

I’m glad I’m not the only one in love with this guitar Rock on 🤘

[@liquidfirepainting1169]

i hAVE this guitar and i adjusted the action and its by far the best guitar ive owned so far. i do have a a frett buzz on my high e string so im trying to figure out how to get that to stop

[@ChiefSweet]

Hell yeah.

[@billyschneider4785]

I love the non-metal music look of the guitar

[@andrewmilligan6730]

Owned one. 25.5” just wasn’t long enough IMO. My low B was just a little flubby

[@enzojacobsen4349]

The way I made it less clean sounding is I lifted the bridge pickup so it is heavier and louder sounding

[@mathprodigy]

I bought a $200 Jackson 7, and it is not bad. But i must say, this Ibanez seems even more refined as far as bang for the buck. Man ibanez has been doing this guitar-at-every-price-range thing for so long, it's insane the quality they can inject at that price. It's near about like, only Ibanez could do this. Great review man thanks, great insight on this instrument

[@ChiefSweet]

mathprodigy thank you I really appreciate it.

[@UriVel]

I 100% agree! I did a video review of this guitar and said exactly the same.

[@ChiefSweet]

Awesome I’ll check it out

[@MichaelNight]

Would you happen to know what six-string Ibanez would sound similar?

[@ChiefSweet]

Any Ibanez gio would probably get close but idk if I know any that would be very similar.

[@andrewvirtue5048]

I remember 11 years ago the schecter c7 went for 200$. Back before they had classes of it like hell raiser, demon, omen, etc. Now it's around 550$. I regret selling it. It was the best guitar I had ever had period.

[@ChiefSweet]

I feel you on that. I did the same to a dean Flying V.

[@SeekingForgiveness]

Dude right ? The c1 went up to like 1000$ brand new when it was like 550$ 600$ newish 750$ for the guitar center exclusive one 😂

[@woahimcaleb2109]

5:29 😳 help me do that pls

[@darkflash32]

I have a Jackson JS22-7 and it's very good, best guitar I've played yet. I think this would be my second one lol.

[@ChiefSweet]

I still want to get a Jackson 7 might grab one soon

[@sd07games45]

@@ChiefSweetIs this one better than a JS22-7? Idk which one to get

[@Highrollinhunter]

I'm trying to get a 7 string because of KoЯn and Bradley Hall. I play a lot of solos so I'm trying to get a Ibanez or ESP LTD 7 sting guitar. I like ESP more because Metallica introduced me to ESP guitars.

[@ChiefSweet]

Oh yeah Metallica definitely made esp popular 🤟

[@jasonstallworth]

Dude I really want to try an Ibanez 7 string, specifically an RG. I really like those wizard necks.

[@ChiefSweet]

The wizard necks are pure speed love em

[@matthewlivingston3168]

I just got this guitar today at a music go round for $169. I'm a new viewer. Great channel? Are you native? I'm din'e (Navajo)

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you so much. Yes I’m native, I am Seminole from Oklahoma. Always awesome to meet more natives 😊

[@JohnCrichton]

damn 169??? was it at the store or online?

[@matthewlivingston3168]

@@JohnCrichton it was at the store

[@jasonbates2687]

I got one today on reverb, its great but I am a mod junkie. I already have a Seymour Duncan Invader b pup, hipshot locking tuners and bridge on order. After I install these I am going on tour!

[@ChiefSweet]

Hell yeah I know how that is man just makes the guitar more special and more you.

[@JasonLeviner]

I just ordered mine from Amazon last night for my birthday next week. Can't wait to get it!

[@roberthayes9252]

Thanks for posting this vid. I just picked up a practically new/slightly used one at GC the other day for $150. Great guitar!

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate ya 🍻

[@FlynnMcTaggart]

How to the frets and neck feel? I don't mind tuning stability since I'll replace with locking tuners, but I don't want to end up with a shitty feeling, sharp neck that feels like I'm running my palm through pine needles when I do legato runs.

[@dispirit08]

Wow , i love this guitar , and i like 👍 you video , it’s really cool bro 😎👍👌

[@edgyswordsmanmanga4051]

Great video. I cant decide which finish to get, or really whether to get it at all, but theres some sellers on reverb that have these up for 200$ or less and claim to do setups too. I got an offer for one that doesnt specify a setup, this finish, for 180$. I was disappointed that these have 3-way switches instead of 5, but really.. Having just neck, middle and bridge prevents option paralysis. Bridge for C H U G and necc for... not chug. Whatever finish I get I’ll likely end up putting a custom design on it and refinishing over it, thankfully gloss is more consistent/easier to deal with than matte, since matte buffs itself out naturally over time. That, and since it’s cheap I can just upgrade it with whatever, incrementally.. Maybe there’s just something endearing about project guitars. Probably the investment put into it, and the satisfaction of watching it progress. One comment here mentioned maple necks are brighter... Maybe that helps eliminate mud? But at the same time.. Maybe it has less crushing low-end... I dunno. What do you think? How thick would you say the neck is? Ive got two Ibanezes, 1 1991/92 EX120, and a 2008 Gio. The EX120 is the thinnest, flattest neck I own, but the Gio is a bit thicker. I found a listing that looks identical to my Gio: Ibanez GSA60-BKN electric guitar Im gonna assume it’s at least decently thin, considering it’s an Ibanez neck. It doesn’t look glossy, it’s probably very lightly finished or feels almost bare, right? My Gio pretty much feels like bare wood, unlike my glossy EX120. I also read a comment about the input jack dying after a couple months.. Ive never had that happen, though I guess jacks probably arent the most expensive thing to replace. How low would you say the action is? No fret buzz? No dead bends? My EX120 has some atrocious dead bends but thats likely due to its fret wear. How’s the tuning stability/tightness? Im considering the Ibanez RGMS7 multi-scale, since it’s got a longer scale, but it’s more than double the price of this one. Are the volume/tone pots smooth and gradual? My Gio’s pots are mostly all or nothing, and the knobs are plastic and a little loose. But it’s better than most of my other guitars, since it’s at least not crackly. I guess that’s what happens when all my electrics were bought used.

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you. I would say the neck is probably similar to your other gio neck it’s thin but not that thin. It’s also not glossy either. The input jack happens a lot most common problem with guitars honestly with the amount of times your pulling the cable in and out. Super cheap to fix. The knobs feel great and have a smooth and gradual volume no crackle. The frets feel amazing no dead bends and no fret buzz

[@edgyswordsmanmanga4051]

@@ChiefSweet thanks for the info.

[@theblind_guitarist1990]

@ChiefSweet This is a great review! This guitar, I'm going to have tot est this one out at guitar center soon. I use to have an ESP LTD M-17 back in the day. was disappointed with that 7 string. cause it had a 25.5 inch scale. scale length is too short in my personal opinion. for the past 9 years, the Jackson JS 22-7 is what's been on my mind. especially during the time i got that ESP 7 string. i got rid of that guitar almost 3 years ago because it broke. now that I'm getting back into the world of 7 string guitar again, I am sold on the Jackson JS 22-7 HT guitar. if you want another 7 string, pick up one for yourself. It has a 26.5 inch scale, perfect scale length for drop tuning. I will keep you posted on how the guitar works out for me buddy. I am stoked. I already picked up a Jackson 7 and 8 string multi-gig bag. Had to get it from guitar center since amazon is out of that gig bag. Now that the gig bag arrived a few days ago, it has been untouched. zippers on it are a bit flimsy. I'm going to pick up the Jackson JS 22-7 HT guitar soon. once that guitar arrives, I will put it in my gig bag. I already bought. Will keep you posted on the 7 string's playing ability, and will let you know how well it stays in tune. keep it metal brother. and get yourself a jackson 7 string. reviews on that 7 string dinky are superb. Just waiting for the prices on this guitar to go down. I noticed on amazon, that the guitar was $159 a few weeks ago. if the price goes down to $159, i'm taking that chance, and getting the guitar when it's around that exact price.

[@kristenenation]

Thanks for this review.

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem 👍

[@m.sav8862]

Stew mac sells a hipshot flat plate bridge for these. Get a set of locking tuners and new pickups. You have a bomb guitar for $500 or less.

[@ChiefSweet]

I need to check out stew mac now!

[@swinaecologist9610]

I just bought my first 7 string guitar I can't fucking wait!!!

[@ChiefSweet]

Hell yeah!

[@alexr6913]

Hey, I'm back with a question: I recently bought this guitar and I'm starting to learn how to play on guitar. But the question I have is: how can I get such a Metal sound (6:40)? Do I need any pedals with effects for this, or is a guitar with an amp enough?

[@ChiefSweet]

You can use pedals to achieve this sound. I used a EVH distortion for this sound.

[@alexr6913]

@@ChiefSweet thank you agin boss!

[@Skibo3]

I have it and it’s awesome, I was thinking of adding a tremolo system to it. Is that a good idea or not?

[@DCT97]

The color combo of the body and fretboard makes the guitar really pop. It almost looks like a custom/signature series, as most affordable guitars have bland color schemes.

[@ChiefSweet]

@@DCT97 very true

[@kingpriapatius5832]

With locking tuners and better pickups it will be fantastic.

[@ChiefSweet]

Oh 1000 percent.

[@tiernanloud]

nice fast runs and pinches

[@ChiefSweet]

Tiernan Loud appreciate it 🍻

[@GymKatt]

Nicely done! I've been wanting to pick up a budget 7 and almost went with a Euro brand, but you just sold me on this one. Cheers!

[@ChiefSweet]

Cheers 🍻 appreciate you

[@boritoxd75]

Thanks Chief! looks and sounds great. might gonna wanna will buy 😬

[@ChiefSweet]

thank you 😊 rock on!

[@CorbenDallas007]

Amazing Chief! You are much better than what you have shown on Twitch!!!

[@ChiefSweet]

Very much appreciated 😁 it’s cause no one was watching 😂 I wasn’t nervous

[@ToneD5150]

I own the same guitar, mine was nearly perfect upon arrival....I LOVE MINE...!!! And you will 2...😊

[@jensjeppesen]

Chief with the jam session - I approve! Did someone throw bitties at you? ;) Best wishes :D

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate ya Jen.

[@gabeclark3684]

I was wondering if I should get one of these and this review sold it. For sure getting this now!

[@brotherinchristsmellghibson]

Just bought one and I’m obsessed

[@ChiefSweet]

It’s insane!

[@kylehunter2012]

Is the body the same dimensions as a higher end RG? Pictures look like they’re a bit smaller to me, not sure if it’s just my eyes playing tricks on me though

[@ImmortalMarz]

Yo Im thinking about getting this guitar once I start my first job! Would it be ok the play a 7 string though with year and a half of experience? I heard it's not good to do but I don't plan on getting amazing at guitar. I just want chug chug, and moderate solos lol.

[@ChiefSweet]

Oh yeah it’ll be fine do it!

[@metalonabudget574]

Its 10 pounds like most seven strings I got one it was damaged brand new from shipping I had to correct the neck it was setting high made the low string set low on the fret and the high string set almost off the fret when I fixed the problem I can honestly say this guitar is really good.

[@ChiefSweet]

Very nice!

[@DoomKid]

Thanks man! I have two RG series 7 strings, worth around the $900 mark based on what I can find, but I saw one of these GIOs in a beautiful color and just HAD to have it.. if it sounded -almost- as good as the RG series ones, that is. Turns out, it seems like it does!

[@ChiefSweet]

No problem I eventually replaced the pickups I think it’s perfect now.

[@tweakyjester6193]

Do you know if the blue one had a different time than the white since the fingerboards are different?

[@ChiefSweet]

I always feel like fingerboards don’t effect tone that much. Sometimes I feel like maple is more brighter however sometimes I can’t tell a difference. I always get it because I like maple better.

[@tweakyjester6193]

@@ChiefSweet yeah I've heard mixed opinions on maple fretboards like him root said most studio producers don't like that snap of it so I thought that was weird and honestly I just want to get a 7 string to try it out and play some sick korn and Wes borland riffs/songs

[@Insanabiliter_In_Linea]

Thanks for the review, man. Thinking about getting one myself, I was thinking about getting a Jackson Dinky 7 string but the reviews turned me off, saw someone on one of the reviews recommending this guitar instead and that led me to your review. Seems like a much better guitar for the same price. Have a subscription for the hell of it.

[@ChiefSweet]

Appreciate ya. Yeah the same thing happened to me was going to get a Jackson dinky but the reviews turned me off as well.

[@Insanabiliter_In_Linea]

@@ChiefSweet Whelp, I bit the bullet and got it, it just arrived about a week ago, and yeah you were right, for a $200 7 string this thing has no right sounding so good. Still need to set it up properly, it's not far off but there's a tiny bit of fret buzz, but man, this thing sounds and plays way better than my Epiphone Les Paul that cost the same. But yeah, I already thanked you for the review but I just wanted to blather on about it for a sec lol, it's nice to not be disappointed with a cheaper guitar for once :)

[@ChiefSweet]

@@Insanabiliter_In_Linea that’s awesome man glad you liked it! 🍻

[@voidwalkerentertainment963]

The 7 string Dinky is a super solid guitar and I loved the one I had. Ironically I traded it to a guy that had a nice Ibanez up for trade on Facebook lol. Love the Ibanez I got from him even more

[@robc8936]

Big Chief here ain't BS's around, Picked one up at Guitar Center today based on his review and this thing is worth the $ Now instead of possibly dinging my Jim Root tele I can beat the crap outta mr cheapo 7 string here, Bridge is kinda muddy but cleans up a bit with a TS9

[@ChiefSweet]

It is my favorite axe since I got it. Love it! I caved and replaced the pickups. Oh man let me tell ya she’s insane now 🤘

[@robc8936]

@@ChiefSweet I love this guitar, Wish I would have bought one years ago, What pick ups you put in it

[@ChiefSweet]

@@robc8936 dude me too play it everyday. I put some emg 81/85s in it sounds incredible.

[@robc8936]

@@ChiefSweet Right now imma put a Graph tech nut and a Dimarzio blaze in the bridge, Rock on brother 😈

[@ChiefSweet]

@@robc8936 heck yeah thats a upgrade I like it! Rock on!

[@guitartipsandtricksandhack2239]

Just bought a used 2020 from guitar center. Wow. So I have had the newer jackson with black out pickups $199 it was muddy. I got the schecter demon 7 antique white and returned it also but was ok. Then the jackson satin black 2020 with exposed pickups and that thing is awesome but this guitar is crazy. I probably should buy a new one. Someone played this one to death in 1 year. Even with strings almost sawed thru on the d string it still sound better than other 7 strings costing over 500. They played this thing silly to the point it needed a fret job. Unfortunately I think it wasn't a professional job. I had to re spray the neck where they had removed most of the clear coat. I think to try to remove a finger nail mark. Either way they played the hell out of it and never changed the strings and that says alot. To wear the frets in one year is alot of aggressive playing. Yet body is pristine. Neck has a doink or 2. Seriously amazing pickups compared to the average Ibanez stuff. Good video. Couldn't agree more. And maple !maple 🍁maple need more maple.

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you 😊 yes more maple!

[@4.9turbo13]

Ive got a Jackson JS22-7. And like U said, i hate the pickups. Do you have any suggestions for other humbuckers besides juggernauts and seymours? Thanks! Awesome video tho

[@ChiefSweet]

I love some EMG 85/81 pickups I’m actually going to do a video installing some on this guitar very soon.

[@4.9turbo13]

Sweet! Those are the active pickups, right? I prefer passive i think personally. But thanks for your reply man!!!🤘🤘

[@ChiefSweet]

@@4.9turbo13 no problem yeah everyone’s taste is different. 🍻

[@4.9turbo13]

Other than that i really love the dinky man. It feels pretty good and it was almost ad cheap as the Ibanez

[@ChiefSweet]

@@4.9turbo13 yeah I still want to get one myself I definitely will when I get the money.

[@theyoungupstarts1243]

Never played a seven. Lowest sting is B? String suggestions if i actually acquire one?

[@ChiefSweet]

Yes lowest string is B. I actually play with the lowest string dropped so it’s like playing in drop D but it’s drop A

[@alexanderkostan2488]

Shredding the riff my brother!! Keep crankin' that guitar!! Definitely sounding good!! I just a Jackson JS22-7 string and it sounds pretty decent but I may change the pickups, bridge, bone nut and locking tuners, I also Have a Jackson concert C 5 bass with chrome hardware, black coated strings and a locking strap so I love my Jackson's but I do enjoy other brands such Ibanez, Schaeffer and other brands so hell yeah, keep rockin' my brother and message me sometime

[@ChiefSweet]

hell yeah. I been thinking of picking up a jackson 7 sometime soon myself just have to find one! keep rockin!

[@alexr6913]

Is it good for the beginners? I mean as first guitar to learn playing?

[@ChiefSweet]

Most definitely. A great beginner guitar

[@alexr6913]

@@ChiefSweet thank you so much! Also hugest love for the video!

[@ChiefSweet]

@@alexr6913 no problem!

[@neqproa]

Yummy guitar and affordable too!

[@ChiefSweet]

nebpro I know right. Insane!

[@davidgoode7416]

Just bought one, you sound great man 👊

[@ChiefSweet]

Thank you

[@davidgoode7416]

Any suggestions on entry level noise gate pedals?

[@uddhav1080]

any suggestions for getting a bit more high end and reduceing the low end with a boss katana mk11 50?

[@asianbushcamper162]

turn the bass down and raise the treble?? or if that doesnt work just replace the speaker

[@prod.codeine]

Another good priced 7 string is a ESp MH-17

[@ChiefSweet]

been meaning to get my hands on that guitar

[@ericlarsenhbeleatherworks4992]

And the js22-7 jackson. I got the m maple fretboard for 159$ killer guitar.

[@nuclearnort2527]

I picked up this exact guitar a couple months back I absolutely love it but if I'm going to be honest i think the pickups kinda sound like hot garbage

[@ChiefSweet]

That could be I feel like my setup makes any guitar sound decent. Lol.

[@nuclearnort2527]

@@ChiefSweet Ya it definitely doesn't hurt lol

[@ChiefSweet]

@@nuclearnort2527 I will say tho the old 7 string guitar pickups were super bad and I had the same setup so I think they are doing better lol

[@nuclearnort2527]

@@ChiefSweet I think I might just be nitpicking it looking for an excuse to justify upgrading them lol

[@ChiefSweet]

Oh for sure I even said I wouldn’t but I keep saying to myself it’s the odd man out not having after market pickups in it hahaha i should make it fit in with the rest

[@glogang3233]

What do you think about this for someone new to guitar but wants to play metal?

[@ChiefSweet]

This would be the perfect guitar for that

[@mepz.]

Can anyone help? I'm stuck on getting this ibanez or getting the Jackson JS227T . Honestly have no clue on what one to go for

[@ChiefSweet]

Flip a coin lol

[@josephkellett7661]

Awesome video. I want to try a 7 string, and I think you've sold me on this one. Plus, that's the exact amp I use (though not the same pedal).

[@ChiefSweet]

Heck yeah man. It’s a good amp

[@jefflwadfordjr.1128]

I was in a pawn shop today. Seen that guitar you are playing for $100. Thinking of getting it. Let you know in a few days how it sounds

[@ChiefSweet]

Definitely.

[@jefflwadfordjr.1128]

I bought it. It’s the same color. It plays nice. Trying to learn a good tuning for it. It plays better then some of my others. Can’t believe I got it for 100. Still has the plastic wrap on back. Any info is appreciated. Korn tuning or ministry🍻

[@jefflwadfordjr.1128]

I can tune a 6 string easy. Iam sure it’s easy for a 7 but iam new to it.

[@joeberben1982]

I've got the white version... is this one much better? It's still a gio 7 string but it's got rosewood instead of maple.. is this one a huge difference?

[@ChiefSweet]

It’s really a personal preference on the fingerboard.

[@lilguapo899]

Brother I play this guitar way more than I play my RGA7 more than twice the price. All stock. It’s a great guitar.

[@ChiefSweet]

@@lilguapo899 it is super fun to play

[@krisztianandeo]

Can we have your opinion on the tuners? Are they stable enough?

[@ChiefSweet]

They are pretty stable. Nothing to be wowed over but they get the job done.

[@krisztianandeo]

@@ChiefSweet Thanks! I was just wondering whether it's worth to upgrade it to a better hardware once I purchase a similar Ibanez like this one. I read bad experiences from a few players (not many) like 30 minutes of playing is enough to get out of the tune - which is not so acceptable in my opinion. I played an Epiphone Les Paul with Grover tuners on it for more than 10 years, without any tuning issues. Thanks for your answer! I will give a chance to the standard hardware then.

[@ChiefSweet]

@@krisztianandeo yeah Grover tuners are amazing I’ve replaced a lot of stock tubers for them. These definitely aren’t grovers but they aren’t too bad.

[@insertanynameyouwant5311]

budget 7 string is easy but budget 5 string bass is really difficult, I tried several up to to 300$ used and didn`t find anything good, tried some Rockbass, LTD with active EMG HZ and 35 scale, Ibanez as well, some feel ok, some not, but none sound good to me. Some VST instruments have more fundamental low end than those real basses. What's your bass, btw?

[@ChiefSweet]

I definitely feel that. I have the same issue. Mine is a sterling music man and it is ok but not a comfortable bass by any means.

[@insertanynameyouwant5311]

@@ChiefSweet I knew it lol hard task to get a decent bass without spending too much

[@ChiefSweet]

@@insertanynameyouwant5311 it truly is.

[@AcousticSerenity]

Just got mine. Not bad, only issue is the input jack. Other than that, its solid man

[@louis7479]

Is it okay to start with a 7 string guitar? I still don't know what to buy as my first guitar

[@ChiefSweet]

Yeah you can learn on any guitar.

[@TheOwlHead]

Just ordered mine!

[@ChiefSweet]

heck yeah it became one of my main guitars

[@atomicwrangler1352]

I got talked out of buying one on sale and regret it. Hoping to pick one up soon

[@hart2678]

Did you end up buying it?

[@OR0410]

Do you recommend this for someone's who wants to get into 7 string?

[@ChiefSweet]

Most definitely

[@someguy67693]

What's the difference between this and GRG7221QA they kinda seem familiar

[@ChiefSweet]

This guitar is made of poplar and the grg7221qa is maple. As well as it having a rosewood fretboard. Those are the only differences

[@themichaellaweraproject]

Lol like the swinging of the arm...looks like he just played a great piece ..or end of a good solo lol

[@dav_e98]

I prefer Indonesia instead China...100 bucks more but much better. I was gonna buy this one but now im gonna take this one ( Ibanez Standard RG7421-PFM 50th Anniversary )

[@Djent7779]

I cant find that blue ibanez anywhere in europe

[@ChiefSweet]

Ah man that sucks. Weird that they don’t sell it in Europe

[@purity6sic6mc]

No lie my dude. My 2 GIO's are actually my favorite ones to play. Mainly for my Ice Nine Kills covers. I have this same guitar and I love it

[@ChiefSweet]

It’s crazy how much I love this guitar

[@purity6sic6mc]

@@ChiefSweet I just switched out the stock pickups with the Tosin 7's and added a Hipshot Bridge and locking tuners on this guitar and damn... Definitely my go to. I also have a second gio 7 I picked up shortly after I posted last and I still have that one stock. And I love both

[@ChiefSweet]

@@purity6sic6mc That’s awesome! It’s my main axe as well

[@Toast7160]

@@purity6sic6mcaren’t there some INK Silver Scream songs that relies on a tremolo?

[@caseylee12]

How much setup did it need out of the box?

[@ChiefSweet]

None I just pulled it out tuned it. Factory setup must have been a pro.

[@sgrikkosgrinka2139]

Try harley bentons guitars

[@ChiefSweet]

will do

[@aridiaz4496]

Whats a good guitar for beginning play??

[@xServR0d914x]

12 string

[@ChiefSweet]

I’d recommend a fender squire bullet strat cheap and pretty good quality

[@bohdankhmelnytsky9369]

Own this exact model, its ok but the action cant be set up low and the pickups are not great.

[@ChiefSweet]

Very interesting could be your model. On mine the action is super low. Lower than any guitar I own.

[@bohdankhmelnytsky9369]

@@ChiefSweet guess you got lucky, my neck is fine its just the frets are not leveled. I still love the guitar and play it daily though.

[@darthvaldez999]

I use to have a 7 string RG series I bought for 250 bucks back in 2011 😥 but one of crack head cousin sold without my consent I just picked up a 7 string Gio and other than the RG brand and maybe smoother quirks and features I glide through the Gio's frets no problem! Yeah its made in China BUT! Ibanez has strict quality control so it doesn't really matter if its not from Vietnam. Especially if your in budget 🎸👍

[@ChiefSweet]

Most definitely. If it plays good that’s all that matters.

[@e3uphoric51]

passive pickups? $200? seems like a perfect practice guitar

[@guitartipsandtricksandhack2239]

FYI mine is heavy. Heavier than my jackson 199 7 string

[@metaldemonseanknels]

I was wearing that same shirt yesterday lol

[@jayayvee_music]

i just got this one for xmas

[@ChiefSweet]

Sounds like a good Christmas

[@jayayvee_music]

@@ChiefSweet it was

[@robertellis4130]

Well, you always carry 2 guitars, if you have "Floating" tremolos...

[@ChiefSweet]

You know it 🍻

[@snappy-T]

Talking voice sounds like Jonathan Davis

[@ProdSqueaky45]

400$ in canada holy shitttttttttttttttttt

[@michaelpal7641]

Tried one. Was not impressed at all. Fret buzz, sharp frets, electronics/wiring was sketchy out of the box. But-you get what you pay for. For $200-250 dollars plus a fret job, plus a re-wiring and new pickups? You could have a 7-string guitar that you will/can play right out of the box. In truth-never been a fan of any Ibanez. For a beginner, I suppose it would be fun to learn on a 7 string of this level of build. Like he stated-best guitar for $200-don't expect a Schecter or a PRS.

[@munky1721]

I have the white one of that guitar

[@ChiefSweet]

Nice

[@braydenball4419]

You kinda sound like Jonathan Davis(singer of korn)

[@ChiefSweet]

Nice! thank you

[@grayson2231]

Bruh it went up to 450 :(

[@ChiefSweet]

Whoa talk about inflation

[@aaronwalakay]

You sound a lot like Johnathan Davis

[@ChiefSweet]

I take that as a huge compliment 😁

[@xezerik62]

i have that same shirt lol :)

[@ChiefSweet]

It’s the best

[@shadmansarrar]

You reviewed a 7 string guitar, played some blues licks and didn’t even chug.....puffff

[@lilchazza25]

He sounds so ashamed to say that he has a bass 🤣

[@finnancahill2644]

Far prefer 26.5 for 7 strings

[@ChiefSweet]

If you are looking for a 26.5 for only $200 the Jackson 7 dinky is 26.5

[@finnancahill2644]

@@ChiefSweet I actually already have one lol. Just hard to find maple fingerboards on cheap 7s

[@ChiefSweet]

@@finnancahill2644 bro for real lol love the maple fingerboards

[@finnancahill2644]

@@ChiefSweet they feel amazing and look even better

[@MeshuggahDave.]

this guy is trying to be me lol

[@jefflwadfordjr.1128]

Know anything about synths? Looking at a moog grandmother

[@ChiefSweet]

I wish I did. Love the sound of synths

[@davidmusicstuff4979]

25.5 on a 7.... Pathetic