This an alright guitar?

[classicalmetal24]

So originally I wanted to get a JPXX - 7 string guitar, but they're so expensive, and the shipping is a pain since I live in Australia. I had a look at some guitars on ebay and wanted to get everyone's opinion on this guitar.

Ibanez GRG7221 Black 7 String Electric Guitar Seven String RG7221 | eBay

It seems pretty good for the price, just wish it had a whammy bar.

 

[MetalBuddah]

Don't do it. Gio Ibanez is pretty damn terrible lol

Try to find an RG7321 at least

 

[Pezshreds]

+1 to GIO are pretty bad haha. I had a GIO 6 string and it was horrible IMHO.
Feel your pain living in aus and wanting good guitars though

 

[Lifestalker]

+1 for GIO being a terrible choice. Unless you're 10-11 years old...lol.

Keep searching. Something will pop up for you!

 

[Dawn of the Shred]

+1 For bad. Dont do it. Just keep saving till you can get sumthing better.

 

[devolutionary]

You won't get a decent 7 with solid trem bridge for cheap alas. RG7321s are a good pick though. The new 7421s are affordable as well, can get them for NZ$650 over here in Kiwiland. Could look at some of the LTD 7s, Schecter 7s, etc. Aim for something that's got a proven track record and not one of the budget sub-brands.

 

[Metaguitarist]

NEVER buy an Ibanez Gio guitar (the basses are not QUITE so terrible though). The floyd on them is useless, and they're awful in many other ways.

 

[UV7BK4LIFE]

A Schecter Omen active or LTD 400 series maybe?

 

[rikomaru]

I love the instant outcry about the gio's. It instantly reminded me of a slow-mo NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO lol

 

[MoshJosh]

Instead of slapping GIO on the head stock Ibanez should Write GARBAGE!!! Ibanez used to make great low end guitars. The first guitar I ever owned was a cheap Ibanez and I was so impressed then I picked up a GIO and lost hope in cheap guitars. Still love Ibanez but disappointed

 

[Hammer]

It would be a decent beater/project guitar to learn stuff at most...

 

[Bandersnatch]

No. Don't do it. That's not really a deal in terms of price... The Gio line is really only good for beaters that if you take with you and something happens to it, you really won't care. If you're going to buy a Gio, buy a used one that's not going to cost a hell of a lot. There are better options.

 

[TheWarAgainstTime]

Flat-out no to the Gio

I'd at least go for a 7321, or a new 7420 since you said you want a trem

 

[mr_rainmaker]

don`t waste good money find ya a used 7321.

 

[ElasticPancakes]

Played one at a local stores the other day... Immediately put it down. Literally felt like a cheap toy. I would advise against.

 

[UV7BK4LIFE]

Instead of slapping GIO on the head stock Ibanez should Write GARBAGE!!!

Gio = Garbage In Overgrowth

 

[WaffleTheEpic]

I own a Gio GSR200FM 4 string bass (paid $60 for it, which does justify the "owning a Gio" part) and it's actually a really nice bass, and I've played a few Gio 6s (hardtails, mind) that were pretty good, compared to other guitars in its price range.

I do agree with saving up for a better 7, though, at least in the tremolo department.