Ibanez miKro GRGM21 review

A small, portable electric guitar that’s perfect for kids and grown-ups on the move

Ibanez miKro GRGM21 review
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Guitar World Verdict

The Ibanez miKro GRGM21 is a great little guitar, suitable for both kids wanting to start out and experienced adults who just want a fun, portable electric guitar.

Pros

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    + Great playability

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    + Wide appeal

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    + Superb rock tones

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    + Five-way pickup selector

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    + Decent build quality

Cons

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    Tuning stability not great

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    Clean tone not for everyone

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The Ibanez miKro GRGM21 is a short-scale electric guitar fitted with a pair of high output humbuckers and a versatile five-way pickup selector. It works really well as a guitar for kids, or as a travelling guitar for anyone that wants a compact guitar that’s easy to transport.

Whilst it isn’t technically a 3/4 size guitar - it’s not far off. It’s got a 22.2” scale, and the body is smaller than a full size guitar, so overall it is quite a bit smaller. This does make it an ideal choice for children that want to start out playing the electric guitar. The body is also nice and thin, with some well designed contours, making it incredibly comfortable to play standing up and sitting down, regardless of your stature.

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