2006 Ibanez MTM1 Mick Thomson Signature – Blood Red – Korean – First Year – Original EMGs – Original Black Hard Case.

Offered for sale is my 2006 Ibanez MTM1 Mick Thomson Signature in the highly desirable Blood Red finish.

This is an original Korean-built, first-year production example from the launch year of the MTM1. It features the original specification including the neck-through Wizard-profile 5-piece maple/walnut neck, mahogany body wings, Edge FX fixed bridge, and original EMG 81/60 active pickup set.

The MTM1 represents the first signature model produced for Mick Thomson and remains one of the most sought-after modern Ibanez signature guitars, particularly early Korean examples. The guitar has recently been professionally set up in factory Drop B tuning (B–F♯–B–E–G♯–C♯), with freshly polished frets and a cleaned and conditioned fingerboard.

Condition

This guitar has been exceptionally well cared for throughout its life.

• Excellent collector-grade condition
• Original Blood Red gloss finish
• No structural repairs
• No cracks
• No neck breaks
• Frets have excellent life remaining with minimal visible wear
• Original electronics
• Original EMG pickups
• Original hardware
• Original unbranded factory tuning machines
• Original control layout (single volume / 3-way selector)
• Light surface swirling consistent with careful ownership and age
• Hardware shows only minor age-related patina

The body is remarkably clean for a guitar approaching twenty years old, with none of the significant knocks or edge damage commonly found on MTM1s.

Specification

• Year: 2006
• Country of manufacture: Korea
• Finish: Blood Red
• Neck-through construction
• 5-piece Maple/Walnut Wizard neck
• Mahogany body
• Rosewood fingerboard
• MTM inlays
• 24 Jumbo frets
• 25.5" scale
• Edge FX fixed bridge
• EMG 81 Bridge
• EMG 60 Neck
• Master Volume
• Three-way selector switch
• Factory locking nut

Why this guitar?

The original Korean MTM1 occupies a unique place in Ibanez history.

It was the first Mick Thomson signature model and became closely associated with the All Hope Is Gone era. The neck-through construction, fixed bridge and original EMG specification give these guitars a feel and sustain unlike standard RG models.

Good original examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly those that remain unmodified and retain their original hardware.

Included

• Original Ibanez MTM hard case (before the red one that came with the lesser models)
• Guitar exactly as pictured

Shipping

Professionally packed and fully insured.

Collection is also welcome.

Final Notes

This guitar remains highly original, retaining its original EMG 81/60 pickup set, original Edge FX bridge, original tuning machines and original hardware. Finding early Korean MTM1s that have not been modified is becoming increasingly uncommon.

Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

I'm happy to answer any questions or provide additional high-resolution photographs for serious buyers.

This is an increasingly collectible September first-year Korean MTM1 and a fantastic opportunity to own one of the most iconic modern Ibanez signature guitars in exceptional original condition. Also I’ve just taken a look at some of the pictures and you could mistake some of the reflections for marks on the guitar, they absolutely are not marks on the guitar and if you’d like any more pictures to show this I am happy to provide them.

Edit: Would consider trades for high end computer components/builds. 5090’s 4090+cash, complete builds will consider all.