NAMM 2017: Ibanez reveals 55 new electric, acoustic and bass guitars
Introduction
NAMM 2017: Few companies can match the sheer volume of new products coming out of Ibanez HQ, and for 2017, the Japanese guitar giant shows no signs of letting up.
This year's offerings span the usual upgrades to the much-loved RG and S series, as well as a handful of hollowbodies and, of course, the instruments that push the boundaries: a multi-scale RG Iron Label, an acoustic aimed at electric players and even a combined fretless and fretted bass.
You may notice there are no new signatures among the line-up, which can mean only one thing: there will be even more new gear when NAMM starts on 19 January.
But for now, head on through for the lowdown on this year's top models, starting with electrics, before moving onto pedals, acoustic and bass releases, all with UK prices.
Ibanez Prestige Uppercut ARZ6UCS-BKF
PRESS RELEASE: ARZ6UCS, one of Ibanez’s Prestige Uppercut models, features a 24-fret, 2-octave fretboard, surpassing the boundaries of traditional single cutaway. Bare Knuckle Nailbomb pickups with Alnico magnets create a huge sound with deep-bottom ends, rich mid-ranges, and clean, articulate highs.
The smooth neck heel allows easy playing, and the long neck scale makes the ARZ ideal for both standard tune shredders and drop-tune demons. The stainless frets promise superior longevity and a quick, bright, and sustainable tone. It comes factory-tune by a whole step down. A hard-shell case is included.
Ibanez Prestige Uppercut FR6UCS-BKF
PRESS RELEASE: The ultimate metal machine, the Ibanez Prestige Uppercut series, has been loved and well received by metal guitarists for its precision, Japanese craftsmanship, and notable pickups by Bare Knuckle.
Bare Knuckle pickups are completely hand wound in England and are now one of the most high-profile pickups among professional metal guitarists for their progressive tone and character.
The body is solid mahogany, providing a warm tone with rich resonance. The ebony fretboard provides a tight response and this time comes with stainless frets. The stainless frets are known for their bright tone, and they add player-friendly features, such as long durability and smoothness.
The Tight-End bridge is perfectly designed to anchor with rigidness and accuracy. Saddles are firmly locked onto the base plate for maximum string vibration and remain perfectly linear during intonation adjustment for the most accurate setup. The saddles’ heights can be adjusted individually with 1 screw. Also, the top side of the bridge is smooth finished; if you play hard, the Tight-End bridge will absorb your hand’s punishment without dishing out any of its own.
The Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability and cut down string-changing time. The combination of these features and FR’s simple and refined body offers ideal sound and playing comfort. This ultimate metal machine will greatly assist and enhance your performance.
Ibanez Roadcore RC220
PRESS RELEASE: For guitarists looking to distinguish themselves from the fray with a unique style and sound of their own, the Roadcore series is a perfect choice. While maintaining access to the tonal options immortalized through the decades by rock’s pantheon, Roadcore offers a style and attitude for those who want to take the road less traveled.
Visually, the RC220 creates a vintage look with an asymmetrical double-cutaway body and dual binding. At its heart is a Mahogany body combined with a round, Maple bolt-on neck that delivers unparalleled clarity and a biting tone when needed. The Rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays and medium frets offers comfort for players of all styles.
Hone your sound with its through-body stringing and fixed bridge, both of which improve sustain and tuning stability while facilitating string changing. Its 2 custom Core-Tone humbucker pickups and 3-way selector provide a palette of tonal options.
Ibanez Roadcore RC520
PRESS RELEASE: For guitarists looking to distinguish themselves from the fray with a unique style and sound of their own, the Roadcore series is a perfect choice. While maintaining access to the tonal options immortalized through the decades by rock’s pantheon, Roadcore offers a style and attitude for those who want to take the road less traveled.
Visually, the RC520 creates a vintage vibe with an asymmetrical double-cutaway body, dual binding, a gold logo on its headstock, vintage oval buttons for its machine heads, and an Ivory-colored pickguard. At its heart is a Mahogany body combined with a round, Maple bolt-on neck that delivers unparalleled clarity and a biting tone when needed. The Rosewood fingerboard with white dot inlays and medium frets offers comfort for players of all styles.
Hone your sound with its through-body stringing and Ibanez-exclusive Tight-Tune bridge, both of which improve sustain and tuning stability while facilitating string changing. This guitar provides a wide palette of tonal options with its 2 exclusively designed custom Core-Tone humbucker pickups, a Metal-covered neck pickup, and a 3-way selector.
Ibanez Premium RG6PCMLTD-BRG
PRESS RELEASE: "Designed to Inspire", all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration.
One of the representative Premium models, RG6P17LTD, comes with a range of distinctive features that will inspire any guitarist.
It features a stunning Curly Maple body top with beautiful natural binding on the top and side. An 11-piece Wizard neck, which features a slim grip shape made of Wenge, Bubinga, Maple, and Purpleheart, contributes to the neck’s extreme rigidity and increases sustain.
A Curly Maple fretboard expresses an exotic atmosphere and comes with stainless frets. The stainless frets are known for their bright tone, and they add player-friendly features, such as long durability and a smoothness to bend on. It has luminescent side dot position marks to make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.
The DiMarzio® Air Norton™, True Velvet™ and Tone Zone® pickups offer depth, warmth and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. This model adopts Belden wiring material and copper shielding inside its control cavity, so noiseless sound can be expected.
Furthermore, this model features an Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge and provides exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort. The Gotoh ® MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time. A soft case is included.
Ibanez Prestige RG6UCS-MYF
PRESS RELEASE: The ultimate metal machine, the Ibanez Prestige Uppercut series, has been loved and well received by metal guitarists for its precision, Japanese craftsmanship, and notable pickups by Bare Knuckle.
Bare Knuckle pickups are completely hand wound in England and are now one of the most high-profile pickups among professional metal guitarists for their progressive tone and character. Ibanez proudly introduces the Prestige RG Uppercut.
The body is solid basswood with a fat but well-balanced tonality. The ebony fretboard provides a tight response and this time comes with stainless frets. The stainless frets are known for their bright tone, and they add player-friendly features, such as long durability and smoothness.
The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Additionally, the Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability and cut down string-changing time.
The combination of these features and Ibanez’s most recognizable and distinctive RG offer ideal sound, speed, and strength. This ultimate metal machine will greatly assist and enhance your performance.
Ibanez RG370AHM-BMT
PRESS RELEASE: The RG series is Ibanez’s core series and always has been well received. Now Ibanez is pleased to introduce a new RG model featuring a stunning Ash body. The Ash body features a tonal clarity and a superior attack in sound.
The Wizard III Maple neck is thin, flat, and fast, yet strong and sturdy. It offers unlimited playability for demanding players and features a two-octave 24-fret fretboard for a wide tonal range. The Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge w/ZPS3Fe makes tuning easier and faster as well as providing stable tuning for long performances, all while maintaining smooth tremolo playing. Engineered to remove all points of friction, ZPS is the smoothest Ibanez Backstop ever. Even when a string breaks loss of tuning is minimized.
The Quantum pickups provide an accelerated bass response for exceptionally fast tracking of high-speed staccato riffing with crushing mid range and precise high-end articulation. Moreover, the 5-way switching adds more tonal option and extends the range of this versatile instrument.
Ibanez RG421M-WK
PRESS RELEASE: If Ibanez holds the most iconic name in metal, then RG is certainly the guitar series that built this reputation. Every inch of this classic screams speed, fury, and expression.
The RG421M features a Maple fingerboard with offset black dot inlays, providing smooth playability, a clear tone projection, and a stylish look. The Ibanez Wizard III Maple neck provides unlimited playability, and the hardtail bridge offers a great transfer of string vibration and tuning stability.
The Quantum pickups provide an accelerated bass response for the exceptionally fast tracking of high-speed staccato riffing with crushing midrange and precise high-end articulation.
Ibanez Prestige RG652LWFX-AGB
PRESS RELEASE: The Prestige family is a Japanese-made, high-end line of Ibanez guitars, manufactured under three principles: precision, performance, and playability.
Currently, many players in the hard rock/metal world are choosing fixed bridges. In response to this, Ibanez is pleased to introduce more hardtail options to the Prestige RG series line. To achieve the three principles of the Prestige line and to appeal to the rock/metal scene, this guitar uses the Gibraltar Standard II bridge, which promotes the optimal transfer of each string’s vibration. Its Super Wizard HP 5-piece maple/walnut neck and the meticulous Prestige fret edge treatment provide extra-smooth playing.
The DiMarzio® Air Norton™ and Tone Zone® pickups offer depth, warmth, and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. Additionally, incredible tuning stability is achieved through the use of the Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads.
RG752LWFX-AGB features a limba wood top, giving the model an exotic appearance. A hard-shell case is included.
Ibanez RG655M-CBM
PRESS RELEASE: A classic, one of Ibanez’s most popular RG Prestige models, is now available with a maple fingerboard: the Ibanez RG655M Prestige Electric Guitar.
The RG655M enables outstanding shredding with a fast Super Wizard HP neck and a maple fingerboard containing 24 jumbo frets and the legendary Edge tremolo, a favorite among shredders from all over the world. A trio of DiMarzio pickups provides you with a wide selection of tones.
Ibanez RG721MSM-NTF
PRESS RELEASE: “Designed to inspire,” all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tonewoods, high-profile electronics and hardware, and the dedicated and detailed skills of craftsmanship, all of which assist players on their musical journeys. The rich sound, stunning appearance, and unrivaled playability of the Ibanez Premium series inspire players to new levels of performance.
RG721MSM is the new option in the Premium RG series for players seeking that unique sound. The eye-catching Spalted Maple top and Birdseye Maple fretboard display a luxurious and exotic look. The meticulous Premium fret edge treatment provides extra-smooth playing.
The Tight-End R bridge, designed specifically for RG’s flat top, delivers both playability and rock-solid stability. Saddles firmly locked onto the base plate maximize string vibration transmitted to the body. The smooth bridge surface protects your strumming hand no matter how aggressively you play. Simple saddle height and intonation adjustments ensure accurate setup. A soft case is included.
Ibanez Prestige RG752LWFX-AGB
PRESS RELEASE: The Prestige family is a Japanese-made, high-end line of Ibanez guitars, manufactured under three principles: precision, performance, and playability.
Currently, many players in the hard rock/metal world are choosing fixed bridges. In response to this, Ibanez is pleased to introduce more hardtail options to the Prestige RG series line. To achieve the three principles of the Prestige line and to appeal to the rock/metal scene, this guitar uses the Gibraltar Standard II bridge, which promotes the optimal transfer of each string’s vibration. Its Super Wizard-7 HP 5pc Maple/Wenge neck and the meticulous Prestige fret edge treatment provide extra-smooth playing.
The DiMarzio® PAF® 7 offers depth, warmth and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. Additionally, incredible tuning stability is achieved with the use of the Gotoh® MG-T locking machineheads. RG752LWFX-AGB features a Limba wood top, giving the model an exotic appearance. A hard-shell case is included.
Ibanez Prestige RG852MPB-GFB
PRESS RELEASE: The Prestige family is a Japanese-made, high-end line of Ibanez guitars, manufactured under three principles: precision, performance, and playability.
Currently, many players in the hard rock/metal world are choosing fixed bridges. In response to this, Ibanez is pleased to introduce more hardtail options to the Prestige RG series line, including poplar burl tops and birdseye maple fretboards.
To achieve the three principles of the Prestige line and to appeal to the rock/metal scene, this guitar uses the Gibraltar Standard II-8 bridge, which provides the optimal transfer of each string’s vibration. The Ultra-8 HP 5-piece maple/wenge neck delivers rock-solid stability for the increased tension of 8 strings. The meticulous Prestige fret edge treatment provides extra-smooth playing.
The DiMarzio® PAF® 8 offers deep, warm, and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. Additionally, incredible tuning stability is achieved through the use of Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads. A hard-shell case is included.
Ibanez RG950WFMZ-TGE
PRESS RELEASE: “Designed to inspire,” all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tonewoods, high-profile electronics and hardware, and the dedicated and detailed skills of craftsmanship, all of which assist players on their musical journeys.
The rich sound, stunning appearance, and unrivaled playability of the Ibanez Premium series inspire players to new levels of performance. The new model, RG950WFMZ-TGE, features a Figured Maple top in “Tiger Eye” color. Alongside its gorgeous appearance, it provides the edgy functionality and utility of the Ibanez Premium series.
The meticulous Premium fret edge treatment provides extra-smooth playing. Exclusive DiMarzio® Ibanez pickups, along with the 5-way switch, were chosen for the inspiring way they complement each other to create a wide palette of tonal options that add fire, retain clarity, and improve sustain.
With the Edge Zero II bridge and Zero Point System, the most extreme sonic acrobatics can be fearlessly performed with confidence that the guitar will effortlessly return to perfect tuning. A soft case is included.
Ibanez Premium RG1027PBF-CBB
PRESS RELEASE: "Designed to Inspire", all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration.
One of the representative Premium models, RG1027PBF comes with a wide range of distinctive features that will motivate any guitarist.
The guitar features a stunning Poplar Burl body with a beautiful natural binding on the top and side. It comes with an 11pc Wizard neck made of Wenge, Bubinga, Maple and Purpleheart, contributing to the neck’s extreme rigidity and increasing sustain.
The Wenge Fretboard provides tight response and comes with stainless frets. Stainless frets are known for their bright tone and adding player-friendly features, such as long durability and a smoothness for note bending. The luminescent side dot inlay makes it easy for players to see in the dark, especially when on stage.
The DiMarzio® PAF® 7 pickups offer depth, warmth and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. This model adopts Belden wiring material and Copper shielding inside control cavity, so noiseless sound can be expected.
The Tight End bridge is perfectly designed to anchor with rigidness and accuracy, and the Gotoh ® MG-T locking machineheads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time. Soft case included.
Ibanez Premium RG1070PBZ-CBB
PRESS RELEASE: "Designed to Inspire", all Ibanez Premium series are manufactured with select tone woods, high-profile electronics, hardware and dedicated skills of craftsmanship and care in details for your musical journey. The richness of sound, stunning appearance and unrivalled playability of the Ibanez Premium series will open the gate of your reservoir of inspiration.
One of the representative Premium models, RG1070PBZ comes with a wide range of distinctive features that will motivate any guitarist. The guitar features a stunning Poplar Burl body with a beautiful natural binding on the top and side.
It comes with an 11pc Wizard neck made of Wenge, Bubinga, Maple and Purpleheart, contributing to the neck’s extreme rigidity and increasing sustain. The Wenge Fretboard provides tight response and comes with stainless frets. Stainless frets are known for their bright tone and adding player-friendly features, such as long durability and a smoothness for note bending. The luminescent side dot inlay makes it easy for players to see in the dark, especially when on stage.
The DiMarzio® Air Norton™, True Velvet™ and Tone Zone® pickups offer depth, warmth and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. This model adopts Belden wiring material and Copper shielding inside control cavity, so noiseless sound can be expected.
This model features the Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge, that provides exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort. The Gotoh ® MG-T locking machineheads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time. Soft case included.
Ibanez RGA42FM-BLF
PRESS RELEASE: If Ibanez can lay claim to the title of being the strongest name in Metal guitars, then the RGA is the model this reputation was built on. Every inch of this classic screams speed, fury, and expression.
The RGA42FM is a hardtail, 6-string electric guitar that features a sultry Flamed Maple top with a white binding; a fast, thin Wizard III Maple neck; and a Rosewood fretboard with jumbo frets for maximum left-hand performance. Combined, the neck and fretboard provide a smooth, inviting playing surface and contribute to the RGA42’s warm, well-defined tonality.
Also the directly mounted proprietary Quantum pickups offer an entire palette of thick, distorted tone textures that never sacrifice high-end articulation. A simple yet solid fixed bridge provides stable, dependable tuning and accurate intonation.
Ibanez RGAIX6U-ABS
PRESS RELEASE: With the growing popularity of the Iron Label series, Ibanez continues to tap into the seismic underworld for inspiration. Working its famous RGA body shape from the chassis up, the RGAIX6U has been designed to add some dark, dramatic flair to the brand’s no-frills, “made-for-metal” lineup.
This striking 7-string electric guitar brings an air of mystique to the Iron Label line. The guitar’s transparent, flat-finished Ash body creates a truly mesmerizing aura and a warm yet expressive tone.
Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups deliver bright and expressive tone. They deliver a quick bottom-end response for picking and fast riffing along with a dynamic midrange and precise high-end articulation. The coil-tap switch offers a pickup’s full output (for a modern voice) or low output (for a vintage tone).
The combination of the tight grained Ebony fingerboard and the legendary super-thin, ultra-playable Nitro Wizard neck provides a smooth, dense playing surface that produces a tight low end with quick response.
Gotoh® locking tuners stay in tune for a while, provide tuning accuracy, and allow for quick, efficient string changing. The Gibraltar Standard II is united with the guitar’s body to provide the optimal transfer of each string’s vibration. All elements elevate this model to a new level for the modern guitarist.
Ibanez RGAIX7U-ABS
PRESS RELEASE: With the growing popularity of the Iron Label series, Ibanez continues to tap into the seismic underworld for inspiration. Working its famous RGA body shape from the chassis up, the RGAIX7U has been designed to add some dark, dramatic flair to the brand’s no-frills, “made-for-metal” lineup. This striking 7-string electric guitar brings an air of mystique to the Iron Label line. The guitar’s transparent, flat-finished Ash body creates a truly mesmerizing aura and a warm yet expressive tone.
Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups deliver a bright and expressive tone. They provide a quick bottom-end response for not only picking and fast riffing but also dynamic midrange and precise high-end articulation. The coil-tap switch offers a pickup’s full output (for a modern voice) or low output (for a vintage tone).
The combination of the tight grained Ebony fingerboard and the legendary super-thin, ultra-playable Nitro Wizard neck provides a smooth, dense playing surface that produces a tight low end with quick response.
Gotoh® locking tuners stay in tune for a while, provide tuning accuracy, and allow for quick, efficient string changing. The Gibraltar Standard II is united with the guitar’s body to provide the optimal transfer of each string’s vibration. All elements elevate this model to a new level for the modern guitarist.
Ibanez Prestige RGD7UCS-ISH
PRESS RELEASE: The ultimate metal machine, the Ibanez Prestige Uppercut series, has been loved and well received by metal guitarists for its precision, Japanese craftsmanship, and pickups by Bare Knuckle.
Bare Knuckle pickups are completely hand wound in England and are now one of the most high-profile pickups among professional metal guitarists due to their progressive tone and character. The body is solid basswood with a fat but well-balanced tonality.
The Ebony fretboard provides a tight response and this time comes with stainless frets. The stainless frets are known for their bright tone, and they add player-friendly features, such as durability and smoothness.
The Tight-End bridge is perfectly designed to anchor with rigidness and accuracy. Saddles are firmly locked onto the base plate for maximum string vibration, and they remain perfectly linear during intonation adjustment for the most accurate setup. The saddles’ heights can be adjusted individually with 1 screw. Also, the top side of the bridge has a smooth finish; if you play hard, the Tight-End bridge will absorb your hand’s punishment without dishing out any of its own. The Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability and cut down string-changing time.
All these features combined with RGD’s extra-long 26.5” scale provide improved down-tuning playing and deeply contoured cutaways for easy access to the highest frets. This ultimate metal machine will greatly assist and enhance your performance.
Ibanez RGIM7MH-WK multi-scale
PRESS RELEASE: As the legion of converts to the “made-for-metal” Iron Label series continues to grow, Ibanez continues to work at providing new instruments for these guitarists who choose to take the road less traveled. Ibanez is proud to introduce RGIM7MH into the RG Iron Label lineup.
Using the trapezoidal 27”/25.5” scale, the multiscale neck construction provides an equalized tension that creates a lively, open tone. Designed for playability, the slants are matched with the player’s hand angles to facilitate quick playing along with the flatling on the 12th fret. By setting the horizontal point close to bridge’s side, shredding in high frets is easy.
The super-slim, ultra-comfortable 5pc Maple/Bubinga Nitro Wizard neck provides solid stability for the increased tension of the extra strings, and the spacious Rosewood fingerboard enhances playing agility and optimizes articulation.
Designed for both stability and sustain, the innovative Ibanez Mono-Rail bridge minimizes cross-talk between strings and facilitates flawless intonation. Pro Specified EMG® pickups perfectly fit the bill not only in size fitted to the slanted mounting angle but also in sound. Proven performers for down-tuning, their highly responsive, super-tight growl is a superb match for this metal machine.
Ibanez RGIM8MH-WK multi-scale
PRESS RELEASE: As the legion of converts to the “made-for-metal” Iron Label series continues to grow, Ibanez continues to work at providing new instruments for these guitarists who choose to take the road less traveled. Ibanez is proud to introduce RGIM8MH into the RG Iron Label lineup.
Using the trapezoidal 27”/25.5” scale, the multiscale neck construction provides an equalized tension that creates a lively, open tone. Designed for playability, the slants are matched with the player’s hand angles to facilitate quick playing along with the flatling on the 12th fret. By setting the horizontal point close to bridge’s side, shredding in high frets is easy.
The super-slim, ultra-comfortable 5pc Maple/Bubinga Nitro Wizard neck provides solid stability for the increased tension of the extra strings, and the spacious Rosewood fingerboard enhances playing agility and optimizes articulation.
Designed for both stability and sustain, the innovative Ibanez Mono-Rail bridge minimizes cross-talk between strings and facilitates flawless intonation. Pro Specified EMG® pickups perfectly fit the bill not only in size fitted to the slanted mounting angle but also in sound. Proven performers for down-tuning, their highly responsive, super-tight growl is a superb match for this metal machine.
Ibanez S621QM-DEB
PRESS RELEASE: The S series is one of Ibanez’s core series and has always been well received over the years. Ibanez is pleased to introduce a new model of the S standard series line, featuring a hardtail bridge and a quilted maple top. The quilted maple top truly emphasizes the beauty of the arched S body.
The Wizard III maple neck is thin, flat, and fast, yet strong and sturdy. It also offers unlimited playability for demanding players and features a 2-octave, 24-fret fretboard for wide tonal range.
Mounted directly on the body, the Quantum pickups provide an accelerated bass response for the exceptionally fast tracking of high-speed staccato riffing with crushing mid-range and precise high-end articulation. Moreover, the 5-way switching adds more tonal options and extends the range of this versatile instrument.
Ibanez Prestige S6521Q-SLG
PRESS RELEASE: The Prestige family is a Japanese-made, high-end line of Ibanez guitars, manufactured under three principles: precision, performance, and playability. Ibanez proudly introduces a new model of the Prestige S series line, featuring DiMarzio® pickups and a quilted maple top that truly emphasizes the beauty of the arched S body.
To achieve the three principles of the Prestige line, it uses the Gibraltar Standard II bridge, which promotes the optimal transfer of each string‘s vibration. The Super Wizard HP 5pc Maple/Walnut neck features a slim grip shape. It is constructed with a KTS™ TITANIUM rods, not only increasing the neck’s stability and resistance to warping or twisting over the years but also adding sustain to its tone. The meticulous Prestige fret edge treatment provides extra-smooth playing.
The DiMarzio® Air Norton™ and Tone Zone® pickups offer depth, warmth, and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. Additionally, incredible tuning stability is achieved by Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads. A hard-shell case is included.
Ibanez Prestige S6570Q-NBL
PRESS RELEASE: The Prestige family is a Japanese-made, high-end line of Ibanez guitars, manufactured under three principles: precision, performance, and playability. Ibanez proudly introduces a new model of the Prestige S series line, featuring DiMarzio® pickups and a quilted maple top that truly emphasizes the beauty of the arched S body.
To achieve the three principles of the Prestige line, it uses the Lo-Pro Edge bridge, which offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability. The Super Wizard HP 5-piece maple/walnut neck features a slim grip shape. It is constructed with a KTS™ TITANIUM rods, not only increasing the neck’s stability and resistance to warping or twisting over the years but also adding sustain to its tone.
The meticulous Prestige fret edge treatment provides extra-smooth playing. The DiMarzio® Air Norton™, True Velvet™, and Tone Zone® pickups offer depth, warmth, and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. A hard-shell case is included.
Ibanez Prestige S6570SK-STB
PRESS RELEASE: The Prestige family is a Japanese-made, high-end line of Ibanez guitars, manufactured under three principles: precision, performance, and playability. Ibanez proudly introduces a new model of the Prestige S series line, featuring DiMarzio® pickups and a silky oak top that truly emphasizes the beauty of the arched S body.
To achieve the three principles of the Prestige line, it uses the Lo-Pro Edge bridge, which offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability. The Super Wizard HP 5-piece maple/walnut neck features a slim grip shape. It is constructed with a KTS™ TITANIUM rods, not only increasing the neck’s stability and resistance to warping or twisting over the years but also adding sustain to its tone.
The meticulous Prestige fret edge treatment provides extra-smooth playing. The DiMarzio® Air Norton™, True Velvet™, and Tone Zone® pickups offer depth, warmth, and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. A hard-shell case is included.
Ibanez SA160QM-SPB
PRESS RELEASE: The SA160QM features a Quilted Maple top, Sapphire Blue finish, and Rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays and jumbo frets. Lurking beneath its graceful 3-D shape is select mahogany, chosen specifically for SA Series instruments…light enough for amazing comfort, dense enough to provide the tone and sustain that players expect from the SA-Series.
As originators of the thin, fast neck, the SA neck design carries on this Ibanez principle, providing playing comfort that translates into responsiveness and speed. SSH pickup configuration with 5-way pickup selector provides an impressive palette of tone textures, while the SAT Pro II tremolo bridge enables limitless full-tilt expression.
Ibanez AFC125-BKF
PRESS RELEASE: For many decades, Ibanez has been re-energizing the hollow body world with a wide variety of original designs, unrivaled playability and polished tones. By closely working with many legendary artists Ibanez is constantly striving to experiment, innovate and deliver. This enthusiasm for exploration has led to the Contemporary Archtop series, customized specifically to meet the demands of today’s cutting edge players.
The AFC125 features larger headstock design, 3-piece Mahogany/ Maple set-in neck and bound Ebony fretboard with hand rolled fret edge treatment provide maximum playing comfort and smooth articulation. Built with a Spruce top, Maple back and sides with Flamed Maple bound hollow body, all dressed in chic satin black finish.
As well as providing its stylish appearance these elements provide a balanced tone, and with the addition of plywood top, help to avoid unnecessary feedback. The Rock solid Ebony compensated bridge provides better intonation, longer sustain and acoustic resonance.
The AFC125 comes with the Ibanez custom made “Magic Touch-Mini” humbucker pickups, providing a balance of classic tones, alongside clear articulation on both the top and bottom of the sound spectrum. Players can enjoy the clean response on the top end, presenting fast melodies or complex chord progressions with clarity and precision. The bottom end also has a deep warm and rich classic sound, but with a clarity specially adjusted to help avoid muddy low end tones.
This tonal balance is complimented by the pickups’ extra sensitivity that clearly captures and accentuates the players pick attack and plucking style opening the possibilities of a wide range of playing techniques. Thanks to floating mount, the “Magic Touch-Mini” pickups do not dampen the guitars natural body vibration, thus allowing a bigger richer acoustic tone.
These are all complimented by the newly designed pickguard, tailpiece cover and wooden control knobs. The AFC125 comes with hardshell case.
Ibanez AFC151-SRR
PRESS RELEASE: For many decades, Ibanez has been re-energizing the hollow body world with a wide variety of original designs, unrivaled playability and polished tones. By closely working with many legendary artists Ibanez is constantly striving to experiment, innovate and deliver. This enthusiasm for exploration has led to the Contemporary Archtop series, customized specifically to meet the demands of today’s cutting edge players.
The AFC151 features larger headstock design, 3-piece Mahogany/ Maple set-in neck and bound Ebony fretboard with hand rolled fret edge treatment provide maximum playing comfort and smooth articulation.
Built with a selected Spruce top, Flamed Maple back and sides with Flamed Maple bound hollow body, all dressed in beautiful high gloss transparent finish. As well as providing its stylish appearance these elements provide a balanced tone, and with the addition of plywood top, help to avoid unnecessary feedback. The Rock solid Ebony compensated bridge provides better intonation, longer sustain and acoustic resonance.
The AFC151 comes with the Ibanez custom made “Magic Touch-Mini” humbucker pickup, providing a balance of classic tones, alongside clear articulation on both the top and bottom of the sound spectrum. Players can enjoy the clean response on the top end, presenting fast melodies or complex chord progressions with clarity and precision. The bottom end also has a deep warm and rich classic sound, but with a clarity specially adjusted to help avoid muddy low end tones.
This tonal balance is complimented by the pickup’s extra sensitivity that clearly captures and accentuates the players pick attack and plucking style opening the possibilities of a wide range of playing techniques. Thanks to floating mount, the “Magic Touch-Mini” pickup does not dampen the guitars natural body vibration, thus allowing a bigger richer acoustic tone.
These are all complimented by the newly designed pickguard, tailpiece cover and wooden control knobs. The AFC151 comes with hardshell case.
Ibanez AFC155-JBB
PRESS RELEASE: For many decades, Ibanez has been re-energizing the hollow body world with a wide variety of original designs, unrivaled playability and polished tones. By closely working with many legendary artists Ibanez is constantly striving to experiment, innovate and deliver. This enthusiasm for exploration has led to the Contemporary Archtop series, customized specifically to meet the demands of today’s cutting edge players.
The AFC155 features a larger headstock design, 3-piece Mahogany/ Maple set-in neck and bound Ebony fretboard with hand rolled fret edge treatment, thus providing maximum playing comfort and smooth articulation. It's built with a selected Spruce top, Flamed Maple back and sides with Flamed Maple bound hollow body, all dressed in beautiful high gloss transparent finish.
As well as providing its stylish appearance these features help provide a balanced tone, and with the addition of plywood top, help to avoid unnecessary feedback. The rock solid Ebony compensated bridge give the output a clear intonation, longer sustain and acoustic resonance.
The AFC155 comes with the Ibanez custom made “Magic Touch-Mini” humbucker pickups, providing a balance of classic tones, alongside clear articulation on both the top and bottom of the sound spectrum. Players can enjoy the clean response on the top end, presenting fast melodies or complex chord progressions with clarity and precision. The bottom end also has a deep warm and rich classic sound, but with a clarity specially adjusted to help avoid muddy low end tones.
This tonal balance is complimented by the pickups’ extra sensitivity that clearly captures and accentuates the players pick attack and plucking style opening the possibilities of a wide range of playing techniques. Thanks to floating mount, the “Magic Touch-Mini” pickups do not dampen the guitars natural body vibration, thus allowing a bigger richer acoustic tone.
These are all complimented by the newly designed pickguard, tailpiece cover and wooden control knobs. The AFC155 comes with hardshell case.
Ibanez Artcore AM53-SRF
PRESS RELEASE: Answering to the rising popularity of the AM series, Ibanez now introduces the AM53 model. The AM series offers a solution for players who love the warm, complex tone of semi-hollow models but require the kind of volume, sustain, and compact body style that solid-body guitars offer.
The AM53’s small body allows for dynamic performances on stage and brings to the AM series a Sapele top/back/sides look. Its Infinity-R pickups deliver a versatile range of tone and dynamics. This model has a simple 3-way pickup selector and 2 knobs (for tone and volume) that facilitate tonal selections. Despite the entry-level status of this guitar, the AM53 retains Ibanez products’ quality.
Ibanez Artstar Prestige AM200-BK
PRESS RELEASE: The parallel histories of jazz music and hollow-body electric guitars have been manifested in the Artstar. The influences of these legendary instruments are immediately apparent with the bone nut, ebony fretboard, and Ibanez’s signature Super 58 pickups.
The critical eye will appreciate the details, such as the smoothness of the fretboard and the skilled crimping generally found on instruments costing twice as much.
The Artstar is a pure jazz box that embodies the continual innovation that is jazz. The AM200 Artstar Prestige is a top-of-the-line jazz electric guitar with a slightly small, semi-hollow body. The mahogany body provides a warm tone, that is further enhanced by the fat lows and focused highs from a pair of Super 58 humbuckers.
The set-in mahogany neck, bound ebony fingerboard, and small AM body shape make the AM200 a pleasure to play. Employing the finest components and an exceptional attention to detail, the Ibanez AM200 is a guitar you’ll love for a lifetime.
Ibanez 850 Fuzz Mini
PRESS RELEASE: The mini-pedal market has been booming the past few years and Ibanez has introduced MINI pedal series made in Japan. Now we are proud to announce a fuzz pedal, FZMINI in MINI family.
The FZMINI's circuit is based on our legendary effector OD850 that delivers fuzzy over drive sound. The mini effector also features two smaller knobs for Tone and Level, and a significantly larger Sustain knob in the middle.
True bypass switching provides the shortest, most direct signal path, as well as the cleanest tone. The 100% analog circuitry helps to add a natural magic to the sound. With the FZMINI, enjoy a warm and fuzzy sound, all while saving some space on your pedalboard.
Ibanez BIGMINI Pedal Tuner
Features
- Chromatic tuner
- True bypass switching
- LED display
- Two way tuning mode: Needle mode and Strobe mode