Founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, Ibanez began as a guitar importer before crafting its own instruments in 1935. Known for bold design and innovation, the brand rose to fame with iconic shredders like Joe Satriani and Paul Gilbert. By the 1960s, Ibanez was shaping the global guitar scene, eventually becoming a top name in electric guitars, prized for their playability, style, and boundary-pushing sound. Built for power and precision, the Ibanez GRGR131EXBKF features a sleek black finish, fast maple neck, and bound purpleheart fretboard. With Infinity R humbuckers and an F106 bridge, it's perfect for heavy riffs and high-gain solos.