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NAMM 2017: the Ibanez stand - in pictures

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By Matt Parker published 21 January 2017

Jaw-dropping finishes, mini pedals and celebratory signatures

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Introduction

Introduction

NAMM 2017: The Ibanez stand at this year's NAMM showcases the increasingly wide variety of finishes, products and price points on offer from the Japanese manufacturer.

From the Stabilo-Boss-esque Steve Vai JEM777 30th Anniversary Signature model to some stunning blue burst finishes and even a sneaky peek at a prototype Tosin Abasi Signature model, there is plenty to gawp at in the 2017 booth...

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JS2480MCR Joe Satriani Signature

JS2480MCR Joe Satriani Signature

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Tosin Abasi Signature prototype

Tosin Abasi Signature prototype

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PGMM31WH Paul Gilbert Signature

PGMM31WH Paul Gilbert Signature

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FZMini Fuzz and OD850 reissue

FZMini Fuzz and OD850 reissue

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TSMini and BIGMini Tuner

TSMini and BIGMini Tuner

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MSM1 Marco Sfogli Signature

MSM1 Marco Sfogli Signature

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KIKOSP2TRB Kiko Loureiro Signature

KIKOSP2TRB Kiko Loureiro Signature

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KIKO10BPTGB Kiko Loureiro Signature

KIKO10BPTGB Kiko Loureiro Signature

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JBBM20GR JB Brubaker Signature

JBBM20GR JB Brubaker Signature

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JEM77WDPCNL Steve Vai Signature

JEM77WDPCNL Steve Vai Signature

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ARZ6UCSBKF

ARZ6UCSBKF

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FR6UCSBKF

FR6UCSBKF

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RGD7UCSISH

RGD7UCSISH

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RG30JCLTD RG 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

RG30JCLTD RG 30th Anniversary Limited Edition

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RG7PCMLTDTKG

RG7PCMLTDTKG

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RG6PCMLTDSRG

RG6PCMLTDSRG

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RG6PCMLTDBRG

RG6PCMLTDBRG

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RG1027PBFCBB

RG1027PBFCBB

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RG1027PBBZCKB

RG1027PBBZCKB

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RG1027PBBZCBB

RG1027PBBZCBB

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GB40THIIAA George Benson 40th Anniversary Limited Edition

GB40THIIAA George Benson 40th Anniversary Limited Edition

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GB40TH George Benson 40th Anniversary Limited Edition

GB40TH George Benson 40th Anniversary Limited Edition

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AFC125BKF

AFC125BKF

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AFC155JBB

AFC155JBB

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AFC151SRR

AFC151SRR

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RG652MPBGFB

RG652MPBGFB

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FRIX7FEAHCCSF

FRIX7FEAHCCSF

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RGDIX6PBSKB

RGDIX6PBSKB

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RGAIX7UABS

RGAIX7UABS

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RGAIX6UABS

RGAIX6UABS

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RGAIC6FMWFF

RGAIC6FMWFF

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RG470MBAFM

RG470MBAFM

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RG421PFM

RG421PFM

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RGIM8MHWK

RGIM8MHWK

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RGIM7BCDFF

RGIM7BCDFF

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AS73GMTB

AS73GMTB

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TM1702PSGM

TM1702PSGM

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AFV10ATRL

AFV10ATRL

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S6570SKSTB

S6570SKSTB

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S5210FM

S5210FM

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SIX6FDFMPCB

SIX6FDFMPCB

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JEM777 30th Anniversary Steve Vai Signature

JEM777 30th Anniversary Steve Vai Signature

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Matt Parker
Matt Parker

Matt is a freelance journalist who has spent the last decade interviewing musicians for the likes of Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, MusicRadar, NME.com, DJ Mag and Electronic Sound. In 2020, he launched CreativeMoney.co.uk, which aims to share the ideas that make creative lifestyles more sustainable. He plays guitar, but should not be allowed near your delay pedals.

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