“From metal machines to versatile all-rounders”: Explore the Ibanez GIO range – a powerhouse of the high-performance guitar market that caters to every discerning taste

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When it comes to rock and metal guitars, there is but one model that stands out among the rest: the Ibanez RG – a supremely spec’d weapon of all-out shred and beyond that, for the past three decades, has continually helped raise the bar for high-performance electrics.

But a guitar that has been equally influential in the metal market is the Japanese brand’s GIO lineup, which puts top-notch Ibanez performance, playability and tones into a far more affordable package that refuses to compromise on quality.

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