Description
The Ibanez Korn Munky Signature Model in Black Flat is a meticulously crafted 7-string electric guitar designed for players who demand precision, speed, and aggressive tonal versatility. Tailored to the specifications of Korn’s guitarist Munky, this guitar delivers a powerful sonic palette perfect for heavy riffs, intricate solos, and dynamic performances. With its sleek, ebony fretboard featuring a distinctive K-7 inlay and a robust Nyatoh body, the K7YIN offers both striking aesthetics and superior playability.
Equipped with Ibanez’s renowned Wizard II-7 5pc Maple/Walnut neck, this model is engineered for speed and comfort, allowing for effortless navigation across its 24 jumbo frets. The Lo-Pro Edge7 bridge with U-bar enhances tuning stability and expressive tremolo effects, making it ideal for aggressive playing styles. DiMarzio® Blaze™ humbucking pickups provide a scooped mid-range and versatile output, ensuring clarity and punch whether playing clean or distorted tones.
Additional features such as Gotoh® machine heads and luminescent side dot inlays reinforce the guitar’s high-performance credentials. The locking nut and precise string spacing offer enhanced tuning stability and comfort, catering to both studio sessions and live performances. The factory tuning of 1D, 2A, 3F, 4C, 5G, 6D, 7A ensures this guitar is ready to deliver the signature Korn sound straight out of the box.
Wizard II-7 Maple/Walnut Neck
The thin, flat, and fast Wizard II neck construction provides exceptional strength and stability while offering a smooth, comfortable playing experience. This neck design supports fast riffs and complex chord work, giving players the freedom to explore technical passages with ease.
DiMarzio® Blaze™ Humbuckers
Specially designed for Ibanez’s Universe guitars, the DiMarzio® Blaze™ pickups feature a scooped mid-range and balanced output that handles everything from jazzy cleans to intense distortion, making them highly adaptable to various playing styles and tonal demands.
Lo-Pro Edge7 Bridge
This recessed, low-profile tremolo system with locking studs and fine tuners delivers maximum playing comfort and tuning stability. It allows for expressive vibrato techniques without compromising the guitar’s tuning integrity, essential for aggressive playing styles.
Ebony Fretboard with K-7 Inlay
The ebony fretboard produces tight lows, focused mids, and a strong high-end attack, contributing to the guitar’s clear and articulate sound. The unique K-7 inlay adds a personalised touch that reflects the signature nature of this model.
Key Features
- Wizard II-7 Maple/Walnut Neck – Offers a fast, comfortable playing surface with exceptional strength and stability, ideal for technical and speedy playing styles.
- DiMarzio® Blaze™ Humbucking Pickups – Deliver a versatile tonal range with scooped mid frequencies, perfect for both clean and heavy distorted sounds.
- Lo-Pro Edge7 Tremolo Bridge – Ensures smooth tremolo action and excellent tuning stability, allowing expressive playing without tuning issues.
- Ebony Fretboard with Luminescent Side Dots – Provides a clear, articulate tone and easy visibility in low light, enhancing performance on dark stages.
Specifications
Body
- Body Wood: Nyatoh
- Colour: Black Flat
- Body Type: Solidbody
Neck
- Neck Type: Wizard II-7 5pc Maple/Walnut
- Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5″
- Neck Width: 48mm at Nut, 68mm at 24th Fret
- Neck Thickness: 19mm at 1st Fret, 21mm at 12th Fret
- Fretboard Wood: Ebony with K-7 Special Inlay
- Fret Count: 24 Jumbo Frets
- Fretboard Radius: 400mm
- Nut: Locking Nut
- String Spacing: 10.8mm
Hardware
- Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge7 Tremolo Bridge with U-bar
- Tuners: Gotoh® Machine Heads
- Hardware Colour: Black
- Luminescent Side Dot Inlays
Electronics
- Neck Pickup: DiMarzio® Blaze™ (H) Passive Ceramic
- Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio® Blaze™ (H) Passive Ceramic
- Factory Tuning: 1D, 2A, 3F, 4C, 5G, 6D, 7A
Strings & Accessories
- Strings: D’Addario® EXL110-7 (.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059)
- Recommended Case: Ibanez M300C
- Recommended Bag: Ibanez IGB540-BK
