Ibanez introduces a total of eleven signature models this year. Nine solid-bodied guitars and two solid-bodied basses.
For 2014 edition of the world-wide famous NAMM show, Ibanez has prepared a ton of new models and eleven signatures among them. There are only two categories with new signature models, solid electric guitars and solid bass guitars. Electric guitars section claims nine of eleven entries, leaving only two models to the bass segment. Tosin Abasi TAM10, Jake Brown JBM100, Paul Gilbert FRM250MF, Head KOMRAD20, Kiko Loureiro KIKO100TRR and KIKO10P-TRR, Munky APEX200 and APEX20 and Mick Thompson MTM20-WH were introduced at Ibanez booth. Bass side contributes to the list with Fieldy K5WHLTD Limited Edition and Peter Iwers PIB3. These awesome signatures will be available from the second, or third quarter of 2014.
Ibanez TAM10 is the first of eleven signatures reviewed in this article. This solid eight-stringer rocks the classic RG design, along with bolt-on construction and passive electronics. DiMarzio Ionizer pickups are installed in HSH pattern. Solid and flat basswood body, bolted maple/walnut neck and 24-fret rosewood fingerboard complete the specs. For more info, check TAM10 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez JBM100 is the first Ibanez signature made for Jake Bowen. It comes with a solid and double-cut S body made of mahogany and maple. Bolted neck is made of maple and bubinga. DiMarzio Titan humbuckers with golden covers are featured on this model. 24-fret ebony fingerboard, Edge trem bridge and 25-1/2” scale complete the specs. For more info, check JBM100 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez FRM250MF is the first of several limited editions introduced into the Signature Artist segment this year. It is the newest Paul Gilbert signature Fireman six-stringer. It comes with a solid mahogany body with flamed maple top and set in mahogany/maple neck. DiMarzio pickups are installed in the HSH pattern (bridge and neck pickups rock the classic zebra design). 22-fret rosewood fingerboard completes the specs. For more info, check FRM250MF detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
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Ibanez KOMRAD20 is Head`s first Ibanez signature model. Solid and double-cut basswood body of this seven-stringer is paired with a simple three-piece maple neck with Wizard contour. Two DiMarzio PAF humbuckers give an overwhelming level of power. 24-fret rosewood fingerboard wraps the specs list. For more info, check KOMRAD20 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez KIKO100TRR is the first of two models made for Kiko Loureiro of Angra, Brazilian power metal titans. KIKO100TRR is a solid and double-cut guitar made of alder and flamed maple. Locking Edge bridge, DiMarzio Kiko pickups, and maple walnut neck with a 24-fret rosewood fingerboard on top are also featured on this model. For more info, check KIKO100TRR detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez KIKO10P-TRR is the second of two Kiko Loureiro models. This one is practically the same as the previous one. Solid alder/flamed maple body, bolted maple/walnut neck with custom contour, DiMarzio Kiko pickups (H/S/H configuration), locking Edge tremolo bridge and rosewood fingerboard are featured on this model. For more info, check KIKO10P detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez APEX200 is one of two novelties introduced into the Munky series. It comes with a classic RG body made of alder and bolted neck made of maple and wenge. DiMarzio`s Blaze pickups are featured in H/S pattern, which is the standard for Munky series. 24-fret rosewood fingerboard and fixed bridge complete the specs list. For more info, check APEX200 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez APEX20 is the second of two Munky Signature Series novelties introduced at the 2014 NAMM. It features a simple double-cut RG body made of basswood and a bolted maple neck. DiMarzio Blaze pickups, fixed bridge and 24-fret fingerboard complete the specs list for this magnificent seven-stringer. For more info, check APEX20 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez MTM20 is another in the magnificent string of Mick Thompson signature models. It offers simple design, simple construction and unparalleled ferociousness. Solid and double-cut RG body is made of mahogany, while the neck is made of maple and walnut. DuncanHB-105MT humbuckers, locked Edge bridge and 24-fret rosewood fingerboard complete the specs list. For more info, check MTM20 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
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Ibanez F5WHLTD is one of two electric bass signature models introduced this time and fourth Korn novelty signature reviewed in this article. It is a solid five-stringer with a mahogany body and maple/bubinga neck. Pair of active humbuckers delivers a bone crushing tone, while the sealed tuners and classic hardtail bridge keep the tuning under control. Entire bass is painted in white. For more info, check K5WHLTD detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
Ibanez PIB3 is the second bass signature model introduced at this year`s NAMM and it is the eleventh and last instrument reviewed in this text. It is a solid and double-cut five-stringer made of a mahogany body and maple/rosewood neck. CAP EXF-N2 pickups, Monorail bridge and 24-fret rosewood are among the most important features. For more info, check PIB3 detail page on our site, or on Ibanez official web page.
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