Ibanez RGR221PA Electric Guitar - Aqua Burst

The Ibanez RGR221PA Electric Guitar in Aqua Burst is a striking, performance-ready instrument from Ibanez’s GIO RG lineup — designed to offer classic RG playability, modern tone, and eye-catching aesthetics at a great value. Whether you’re a beginner stepping up from your first guitar or an intermediate player needing a reliable stage and studio axe, this model combines comfort, versatility, and distinctive Aqua Burst style. 

This Aqua Burst-finished RG delivers the aggressive looks and sleek playability synonymous with Ibanez. Built with quality tonewoods, dependable hardware, and versatile electronics, it’s ready to rock a wide range of genres — from crunchy rock rhythms to high-gain metal leads — with confidence and flair.

Body & Finish

• Poplar Burl Art Grain Top / Okoume Body — A beautifully figured poplar burl veneer over a lightweight okoume core provides a resonant, balanced tone and standout visual appeal beneath the Aqua Burst finish.
• Aqua Burst Gloss Polyurethane — Striking burst coloration and glossy clearcoat highlight the wood figure and give the guitar a boutique look on stage.
• Black Hardware — Compliments the vibrant finish and adds durability.

Neck & Fingerboard

• GRG Maple Neck — Bright, stable, and fast-playing, the maple neck fosters technical lead lines and comfortable chording.
• Bound Purpleheart Fretboard — Rich tonewood with smooth feel and elegant aesthetics.
• 24 Frets with Jumbo Profile — A full two-octave range and larger frets enhance bending, vibrato, and speed playing.
• Reversed White Sharktooth Inlays — Classic RG flair helps with visual navigation up the neck.
• 25.5″ Scale Length — Standard rock/metal scale that offers solid tension and punchy response.

Electronics & Controls

• Dual IBZ-6 Humbucking Pickups — Ceramic-magnet humbuckers deliver tight, articulate tones with clarity and punch suited for everything from clean rhythms to high-gain distortion.
• Control Layout

1 × Master Volume

1 × Master Tone

5-Way Pickup Selector — Expands tonal options by combining pickups in multiple ways.

Hardware & Performance

• F106 Fixed Bridge — A hardtail bridge design ensures superior tuning stability, sustain, and reliable performance for rhythm and lead playing.
• Mono-Unit Output Jack — Solid one-piece construction minimizes jack movement and helps prevent connection issues over time.
• Sealed Tuners — Smooth and dependable tuning adjustments.

Who It’s For

The RGR221PA Aqua Burst is a great choice if you want:

• A comfortable, fast-playing guitar for rock, metal, and modern styles.
• A reliable hardtail instrument with strong tuning stability.
• A visually striking guitar that stands out onstage or in the studio.
• A beginner-to-intermediate weapon that delivers classic RG feel and tone without a steep price.

The Ibanez RGR221PA Aqua Burst blends classic RG speed and playability with versatile electronics and bold aesthetics. Its combination of dual humbuckers, fast maple neck, and stable hardtail bridge make it a dependable and fun guitar for players of all levels — from shredders and riff-makers to jam-room heroe