Ibanez RGR131EX Electric Guitar - Black Flat

The Ibanez RGR131EX Black Flat is a strikingly styled solid‑body electric guitar from Ibanez’s GIO series, designed to give players excellent playability and tone without a premium price tag. Built with classic RG styling and fast neck characteristics, it’s well‑suited for rock, metal, blues, and more — whether you’re just starting out or adding a reliable gig guitar to your collection.

Body & Finish

• Poplar Body – Offers a balanced tone with warm lows and clear highs, while keeping the guitar lightweight and comfortable.
• Black Flat Finish – Matte black look with sleek black hardware gives the guitar a modern, aggressive aesthetic that stands out onstage.

Neck & Fingerboard

• Maple Neck (GRGR profile) – Sturdy construction with bright tonal qualities and smooth feel—great for fast playing.
• Bound Purpleheart Fretboard – Adds rich tonal warmth and visual appeal; paired with reversed sharktooth inlays for a bold look.
• 24 Frets – Full two‑octave range for expressive soloing and riffing.
• Medium/Jumbo Frets – Easy bends and smooth transitions across the fretboard (spec varies by year).
• 25.5″ Scale Length – Standard rock/metal scale for punchy tone and solid tension.
  

Electronics & Controls

• Infinity R Humbucking Pickups (H‑H) – Dual passive ceramic humbuckers deliver a tight, dynamic sound with clarity even at higher gain levels — perfect for rhythm and lead playing.

• Control Layout:

1 × Master Volume

1 × Master Tone

5‑way pickup selector switch — versatile tone shaping, allowing combinations of neck and bridge pickups.

Hardware & Playability

• F106 Fixed Bridge – Offers great sustain and tuning stability with easy string height adjustments.
• Black Hardware – Complements the matte finish while maintaining a solid, no‑nonsense look.
• Mono‑unit Output Jack – Stable and durable connection point that resists loosening over time.

 Who It’s For

• Beginners & students looking for a quality first electric.
• Intermediate players who want a reliable practice or gig instrument.
• Rock/metal players who enjoy fast neck playability and humbucker tones.
• Modders/tinkerers — a solid platform for upgrades (pickups, tuners, bridge) if you want to personalize your rig.

The Ibanez RGR131EX Black Flat blends practical performance with sleek visual appeal. Its combination of a fast maple neck, powerful humbuckers, and a stable fixed bridge makes it a versatile and fun choice for a wide range of playing styles — all at an accessible price point.