{"product_id":"ibanez-grg121dx-bkf-gio-rg-black-flat","title":"Ibanez GRG121DX BKF GIO RG - Black Flat","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis second hand Electric guitar is in great condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tiny bit of light wear\/smoothing on the satin finish near the pickups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ibanez GRG121DX BKF is one of the best-value no-nonsense rock and metal guitars in the entire GIO lineup , stripped back, fast-playing, and built to deliver aggressive tones without the price tag.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez GRG121DX BKF (Black Flat)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a budget-friendly RG‑style guitar aimed at beginners, intermediate players, and gigging musicians who want a reliable backup. 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