Ibanez FLATV2-MSN

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Ibanez FLATV2-MSN

Ibanez

FLATV2-MSN

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 610389
Brand: Ibanez
Model: FLATV2-MSN
Price: $2,913.90

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Josh Smith really nailed it with this one. It’s a beautifully built, Japanese-made T-style that delivers a unique, slightly compressed tone perfect for blues, jazz, and vintage rock. This is a serious instrument for players who appreciate a focused, character-rich sound and a comfortable, modern neck profile.

Product Description

Ibanez FLATV2-MSN; T-Style Electric guitar; Josh Smith Signature; Body: Ash; Neck: one-piece roasted maple (S-TECH); Fretboard: Rosewood with ivory dots; Neck joint: bolted; Frets: 21 Medium stainless steel; Nut: Bone; Nut width: 42 mm; Scale: 648 mm (25.5''); Fretboard radius: 250 mm; Bridge: Gotoh F1803; Bridge pickup: Seymour Duncan FLAT5 (S); Neck pickup: Seymour Duncan FLAT5 (H); Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone; Switch: 5-way; Hardware: Chrome; Tuners: Gotoh; Case: Hardcase; Color: Mint Sand; Made in Japan

PROS
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
  • • Seymour Duncan FLAT5 pickups deliver articulate, vintage-inspired tone.
  • • Gotoh hardware ensures reliable tuning and performance.
  • • Ash body provides a balanced resonance and pleasing aesthetics.
CONS
  • • The T-style design inherently limits tonal versatility compared to more common shapes.
  • • Mint Sand finish, while striking, might be prone to showing fingerprints.
  • • Bolted neck construction, while stable, isn't favored by some for sustain.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Roasted Maple (S-TECH)
Fingerboard Rosewood with Ivory Dots
Pickups Seymour Duncan FLAT5 (S/H)
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 in)
Frets 21 Medium Stainless Steel
Bridge Gotoh F1803
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

S-TECH treatment enhances the maple's stability, minimizing warping and improving overall feel. It contributes to a consistently smooth and fast playing experience, even in varying climates.
They lean towards a vintage voicing – not overly hot, but with enough output for a strong, clear tone. They're designed for articulation and responsiveness, rather than high-gain distortion.
Yes, the rosewood fretboard will have a naturally darker finish. It will slightly dampen high frequencies, contributing to a warmer, more rounded tone overall, which complements the FLAT5 pickups well.

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