*Important note of transparency regarding the condition of this instrument*
This guitar contains oxidation on particular frets and throughout the hardware of the instrument. It will need to be serviced by a guitar tech in order to replace/restore the condition of these components. The oxidation is cosmetic and does not impact the function of the instrument. I have provided images focusing on these areas of oxidation in particular as to remain transparent about the condition of this guitar. The guitar is currently setup in Drop B tuning but will need a formal setup of the instrument from a guitar tech as well.
This is an excellent workhorse guitar and exemplifies the superb quality of Ibanez’s presence as one of the forefront luthiers in extended range guitars. One of the key features of this guitar that sets itself apart from the stock model are the upgraded Bareknuckle Pickups. The Bareknuckle Nailbomb bridge is amongst the very best of their pickup selection in achieving the upper midrange aggression and clarity that this style of guitar excels in. The Cold Sweat neck pickup also provides both a snappy and Strat like voicing, along with being able to achieve a unique rhythm tone resembling a split coil sound. This guitar was originally equipped with EMG pickups, therefore, has both the flexibility of pursuing either passive or active pickups with the routing of the instrument. The Bareknuckle Pickups are both passive pickups hence why I have provided an image of the 9V battery compartment being empty. I will include the guitar case that is pictured with the purchase of this instrument. Please note that this is not the OHSC. This is a Schecter guitar case that was provided to me when I acquired this instrument.
Here is a formal listing of the specs:
- Nitro Wizard-7 3-piece maple/bubinga neck
- Quilted maple top/basswood body with abalone body binding
- Bound ebony fretboard
- Jumbo frets
- Gibraltar Standard-7 bridge
- Bareknuckle Pickups Nailbomb Humbucker Bridge Pickup
- Bareknuckle Pickups Cold Sweat Humbucker Neck Pickup
- Kill Switch
- Gold Hardware