PS10With a bigger than life stage show and some great rock anthems, KISS clawed their way to the top of the charts during the 70Õs to become one of the biggest acts in the history of Rock nÕ Roll. In 1976, the bandÕs frontman, Paul Stanley, was approached by Ibanez to collaborate on a signature guitar that would become the iconic instrument he would forever be associated with. In 1977, when Paul and Ibanez sat down to create his signature guitar, it was to be a totally unique design, but while perusing through the Ibanez catalog, one guitar in particular caught the frontmanÕs eye: The Artist 2663. Later to be known as the ÒIcemanÓ, the Artist wasnÕt exactly a popular model at the time, but Stanley was intrigued by its asymmetrical shape and unusual body style and decided this would be the template for his signature instrument - The PS.****Product Features****- 3pc Maple neckA strong 3pc Maple neck provides an enriched resonance.- Ebony fretboardEbony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.- Medium frets with Prestige fret edge treatmentMedium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes. Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing.- Maple top / African Mahogany bodyThe Maple top sonically enriches the response while picking. The African Mahogany body delivers a rich mid-low end.- Seymour Duncan¨ '59 modelª / Custom 5ª pickupsSeymour Duncan¨ '59 modelª and Custom 5ª pickups provide balanced and warm tones.- Gotoh¨ machine headsGotoh¨ machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.- Gotoh¨ GE103B-T bridgeThe Gotoh¨ GE103B-T bridge improves sustain and tuning stability.- Gotoh¨ GE101Z-T tailpieceThe stable Gotoh¨ GE101Z-T tailpiece holds your strings in tune.- Hardshell case includedIbanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.