Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson acoustic-electric nylon acoustic guitar
$637.49
On Sale
was $749.99 Save 15%
In stock: 1 available
1
Product Details
Brand: Ibanez
The TOD10N has a striking and instantly recognizable look that sets it apart from traditional nylon-string guitars:
-
FRH Body Shape: It features a modified FRH hollow body with a notably thin profile (around 50mm deep). This slim design makes it incredibly comfortable to hold and play, especially for electric guitarists who might find traditional classical bodies bulky.
-
"Tree of Death" Inlay: Perhaps its most iconic visual element is the "Tree of Death" fingerboard inlay. This elaborate pearloid inlay runs up the fretboard, a darker, edgy take on Ibanez's famous "Tree of Life" inlay seen on Steve Vai's JEM guitars. It perfectly complements the guitar's modern aesthetic.
-
Transparent Black Flat Finish: The guitar typically comes in a sleek Transparent Black Flat (TKF) finish, which, combined with the gold classical tuners, gives it a sophisticated yet aggressive look.
-
Side Sound Port: Instead of a traditional large soundhole on the top, the TOD10N features a small, discreet sound port on the upper bout, facing the player. This allows the player to hear the acoustic tone more directly and clearly while maintaining the clean, solid-body-like appearance of the top, which also helps with feedback control.
Playability: Bridging the Gap
The TOD10N is designed with playability in mind, particularly for those accustomed to electric guitars:
-
Electric-Style Neck: It features a Nyatoh C-shape neck with a 46mm (1.81 inches) nut width and a 400mmR (15.75-inch) fretboard radius. This is narrower than most traditional classical guitars (which often have flat fretboards and wider nuts) and feels more familiar to electric or steel-string acoustic players, facilitating easier fingering and faster runs.
-
Deep Cutaways: The modified FRH body includes deep cutaways, providing excellent, unhindered access to all 22 frets, allowing for virtuosic playing in the upper registers.
-
Nylon Strings with a Twist: While it uses nylon strings for their warm, mellow tone, Tim Henson himself has been known to experiment with string sets that have steel windings on the lower E, A, and D strings, and traditional nylon on the G, B, and high E strings, further blurring the lines between electric and classical playing.
Sound and Electronics: Amplified Versatility
The TOD10N is an acoustic-electric designed for both amplified performance and intimate acoustic playing:
-
Solid Sitka Spruce Top with Fan Bracing: Despite its modern appearance, the guitar utilizes a traditional acoustic construction with a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides. The top is supported by classical-style fan bracing, which is crucial for producing a warm, natural, and touch-sensitive nylon-string sound that resonates well.
-
Fishman Sonicore Pickup & Ibanez AEQ210TF Preamp: The guitar is equipped with a Fishman Sonicore undersaddle pickup paired with Ibanez's AEQ210TF preamp. This active system ensures a clear and accurate translation of the guitar's acoustic sound when plugged in.
-
The preamp offers onboard 2-band EQ (treble, bass) for tone shaping, a volume knob, a phase button (useful for feedback control), and a convenient integrated digital tuner.
-
-
Stage-Ready Performance: The thin, hollow body with no large soundhole on the top, combined with the side sound port and active electronics, makes the TOD10N highly feedback-resistant at higher volumes. This is a significant advantage for live performances where feedback can plague traditional acoustic guitars. It's designed to handle a range of amplified tones, even with higher gain, making it versatile for modern genres
Save this product for later
Customer reviews
Reviews only from verified customers
No reviews yet. You can buy this product and be the first to leave a review.
Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson acoustic-electric nylon acoustic guitar
Display prices in:USD
