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First debuted in the video for Polyphia’s “Playing God,” the Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson signature nylon acoustic-electric guitar is a bold reimagining of the crossover nylon string, loaded to the brim with performance-minded features and futuristic nuevo flamenco tone! While many fans initially mistook it for a solidbody instrument, this guitar boasts a far more traditional build than you might expect ? the solid spruce top is supported with classical-style fan bracing for a touch-sensitive response that blooms and resonates with even the slightest pluck. Next, the ultra-thin sapele body offers playing comfort to rival even the slimmest of solidbodies, with two deep cutaways for the unfettered fret access required for Tim’s brand of technical playing. Finally, a set of Ibanez and Fishman electronics round out this acoustic-electric with beautiful plugged-in tones, faithfully replicating every ounce of this 6-string's rich tonal depth.





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Ultra-thin 50mm body





The Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson Signature Nylon acoustic-electric guitar is designed with an ultra-thin 50mm body width, providing the comfortable feel and sleek playability of a solidbody with the traditional tone of a nylon string! Much of this tone comes courtesy of this guitar’s solid spruce top, supported by traditional fan bracing for a touch-sensitive response that beautifully mimics the traditional tones of a classical guitar. It’s a radically fresh take on the crossover nylon-string guitar, topped off with a discrete sound port on the upper horn for instant aural feedback.





Boundary-pushing playability





Tim Henson’s innovative rock-meets-trap-meets-electronic style is famous for requiring a staggering level of technique, so it’s really no surprise that his signature Ibanez is host to a plethora of performance-minded features. The somewhat slim “C” neck is a vast departure from the massive chunk of a traditional nylon string, allowing you to fly up and down the fingerboard with ease. Next, the 1.8-inch nut width is slightly thinner than the standard two inches found on most classical guitars, providing you with plenty of space for fingerstyle playing without feeling cumbersome. Finally, while the typical nylon-string guitar has no radius, the Ibanez Tim Henson Signature Nylon acoustic-electric’s walnut neck is studded with a 15.7-inch radius, a design that Sweetwater guitarists find is instantly familiar to musicians transitioning from an electric or steel-string acoustic.





Fishman Sonicore pickup is ready for the stage and studio





If you’re after world-class plugged-in tones, the Ibanez Tim Henson Signature Nylon's AEQ210TF preamp and Fishman Sonicore pickup provide a stunning snapshot of this guitar’s full acoustic depth. What’s more, the built-in 2-band EQ and the phase switch provide formidable sound-shaping power, allowing you to precisely tailor your tone to any sonic application. Whether you’re looking to strum out a few chords, storm the stage, or cop the tones off Remember That You Will Die, the Ibanez Tim Henson acoustic guitar Signature Nylon’s cutting-edge electronics have you covered! What's more, a system like Tim's allows players to sweeten their core tones with acoustic guitar impulse responses.





Ibanez TOD10N Features:


A bold nylon-string design, purpose built for modern 6-string virtuoso Tim Henson of Polyphia


Ultra-thin 50mm body provides an exceptionally comfortable playing experience


Deep cutaways for unlimited access to the upper frets


Solid sitka spruce top with fan bracing imbues your tone with the touch-responsive feel of a traditional nylon string guitar


Sapele back and sides deliver a warm, rich tone with a hint of treble bite


Sturdy nyatoh carved into a comfortable “C” shape


Walnut fingerboard in a flat 15.75-inch radius for enhanced playability up and down the neck


Wide 1.8-inch nut width offers plenty of space between each string for fingerstyle playing


Ibanez AEQ210TF preamp and Fishman Sonicore pickup provide a rich, snappy nylon-string tone when plugged in


Built-in volume/treble/bass controls and a phase switch to shape your sound


Discrete side sound port to provide the player with instant aural feedback


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