LB1 Lari Basilio has quickly taken the world of electric guitar by storm with her incredible technique, unique sound and amazing songwriting ability. Lari is originally from So Paulo, Brazil and started playing the guitar at 8 years old, embarking on what would become her lifelong journey with the instrument. LariÕs immense talent has helped her develop a strong following in the guitar community very quickly and many consider her as one of guitarÕs brightest new stars. Her personal style draws from many elements of different genres of music, such as Rock, Jazz, as well as music from her native Brazil, which helps Lari showcase her strong musical versatility and allows her to stand out amongst the crowd. Lari has partnered up with Ibanez to create her first signature model, the LB1. The LB1 is based off of the Ibanez AZS while also including many of LariÕs personal touches to help make it her perfect guitar. Both Lari and Ibanez are extremely excited to offer the LB1 to the world! ****Product Features**** - Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Birdseye Maple neck The S-TECH special roasted treatment increases the wood's stability, durability, water resistance and tolerance of temperature changes. The neck is sealed with an oil finish which helps make it feel similar to a well-played guitar neck. - S-TECH WOOD Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard The S-TECH special roasted treatment provides a superior attack, a well-balanced tone and a rich sustain. In order to achieve supreme neck grip comfort, the fretboard edge is finished with a smooth curve. - Jumbo Stainless Steel frets with Prestige fret edge treatment Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes. The Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing. - Ash body The Ash body delivers a pleasant brightness and rich sustain. - Seymour Duncan¨ Lari Basilio S-S-H pickups LariÕs signature set of pickups by Seymour Duncan feature 3 pickups that are each unique to each other, but also combine to make the perfect combo. The neck pickup is a mix of Alnico 5 and Alnico 4 magnets that combine for vintage tone with a lot of body and presence, while the middle pickup is a special mix of Alnico 5 and Alnico 2 magnets to help create more tonal options, as well as very unique look. LariÕs bridge position humbucker features Alnico 5 magnets and is voiced to be versatile and well balanced, focusing on attack and clarity over a wide range of tones from clean to high gain. For the type of player that Lari strives to be, having a versatile tone is essential, and these pickups always deliver. - Gotoh¨ Magnum Lock w/H.A.P. machine heads GOTOH¨ MAGNUM LOCK¨ machine heads have an established reputation for tuning stability. Its H. A. P¨ (Height Adjustable Post). system allows for the adjustment of string posts for the appropriate tension of each string. - Gotoh¨ T1702B tremolo The T1702B tremolo bridge provides quick response and improved articulation. The 10.5mm string spacing allows for easy picking across strings and its snap-in construction makes it easy to load a tremolo arm. The tremolo block and saddles are made of brass, facilitating better overall resonance. - dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch The dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups. - Luminlay side dots The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages. - Hardshell case included Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument. ****Special Features**** - Compound Radius Fretboard (228mm to 305mm) Offering the best of both worlds, the digitized compound radius fretboard is built to enhance both smooth chording and lead work in the upper register.