Ibanez KIKO10BPTGB Kiko Loureiro Signature Electric Guitar (Transparent Gray Burst)

Ibanez KIKO10BPTGB Kiko Loureiro Signature Electric Guitar (Transparent Gray Burst)Ibanez is proud to introduce Kiko Loureiro to our artist roster. As a lead guitarist of the one of the most successful Brazilian progressive metal bands, Angra, Kiko has been highly praised internationally for his versatile and virtuosic guitar playing, gaining a reputation as a "player's player" in the international guitarist scene. In addition to Angra, Kiko is quickly forging his own solo career, and is turning heads worldwide specifically in his

Ibanez is proud to introduce Kiko Loureiro to our artist roster. As a lead guitarist of the one of the most successful Brazilian progressive metal bands, Angra, Kiko has been highly praised internationally for his versatile and virtuosic guitar playing, gaining a reputation as a "player's player" in the international guitarist scene. In addition to Angra, Kiko is quickly forging his own solo career, and is turning heads worldwide - specifically in his new home base of the United States. Kiko has released four exceptional solo albums so far (his latest titled Sounds of Innocence), in which he displays his rich ethnic background and skills as a guitarist, ranging from Latin, traditional Brazilian jazz, fusion, as well as metal. Currently, Kiko and Ibanez are working on his signature guitar, which is scheduled to be released later this year.

Premium Fret Edge Treatment offer super smooth,comfortable performance.

Recessed control knobs.

Tilt-positioned output jack on KIKO10P holds guitar cables securely.

Lower profile designed tremolo for playing comfort, and stud lock function for stable tuning.

Kiko plays a wide range of music, from metal to jazz fusion, and the pickups were designed to reflect this range of sound. The neck and bridge pickups both humbuckers have medium output and a balanced sound in terms of frequency response. The single-coil middle pickup is more powerful and warmer-sounding than a typical vintage single-coil, in order to balance well with the neck and bridge pickups.

Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.

KIKO's unique scoop cutaway at the back of the body allows even easier access to high frets from any angles.

Switching System
Coil tap is activated by pulling up on the tone knob. When the coil tap is off and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in between neck and center position, the neck side of the neck pickup and the center pickup are selected. When the switch is in center position, the center pickup is selected. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, the center pickup and the neck side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected. When coil tap is on and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck side of the neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in between neck and center position, the neck side of the neck pickup and the center pickup are selected. When the switch is in center position, the center pickup is selected. When the switch is in between center and bridge pickup, the center pickup and bridge side of the bridge pickup are selected.

Controls
With the guitar held in the playing position, there is one knob and a five-way pickup selector switch along the lower edge of the guitar. Closest to the end of the body is the tone knob. The volume knob is located right above the five-way pickup selector switch. The volume knob also functions as a coil tap switch. Pull on the knob to engage the coil tap.

Specifications

• neck type: KIKO10P, 5pc Maple/Walnut neck w/KTS™ TITANIUM rods
• top/back/body: Flamed Maple top, Alder body
• fretboard: Rosewood fretboard, KIKO special inlay on 12th fret inlay
• fret: Jumbo frets, Premium fret edge treatment
• number of frets: 24
• bridge: Edge-Zero II bridge
• string space: 10.8mm
• neck pickup: DiMarzio® KIKO original (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
• middle pickup: DiMarzio® KIKO original (S) middle pickup (Passive/Alnico)
• bridge pickup: DiMarzio® KIKO original (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
• factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• strings: D'Addario® EXL110
• string gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
• nut: Locking nut
• hardware color: Black
• Finish: Transparent Gray Burst
• Gig bag included
• Special Wiring switch on volume control(Push/Pull)
• Scale: 648mm
• Width: 42mm at NUT
• Width: 57mm at 24F
• Thickness: 20mm at 1F
• Thickness: 22.3mm at 12F
• Radius: 400mmR