"DESERT'S EDGE"

With the appearance of a desert meeting the forest, this guitar screams out for a player who is a naturalist and a fan of the great outdoors. Featuring what is perhaps the most unique combination of materials in this collection, the guitar’s top fuses the best aspects of natural and composite material, making brilliant use of a cut of Buckeye burl that covers two thirds of the instrument’s face, while a stunning emerald green resin is employed to complete the remarkable effect. A Spalted Maple fretboard, featuring stainless steel frets, offers a unique and stunning appearance in its own right, but its synergy with the top on this instrument is truly a sight to behold and totally reinforces the powerful and imaginative landscape imagery of this RG.

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NATURAL BALANCE

Creating the image of a merging landscape, this combination top combines the sandy earth tones of Buckeye Burl with the rich clarity and green aura of an epoxy resin. The final look is both eye-catching and powerful, while adding an exciting abstractness to the finished design.

CARVED IN STONE

There was no better choice for a fretboard on this particular instrument than this stunning piece of Spalted Maple. The stark contrast between the bass and treble sides of the fretboard conjures a marble or limestone-like appearance, which balances against the earth tones of the guitar’s top.

EXQUISITE BLACK LIMBA

Dynamic, fast, and full of motion, the rich grain pattern on this Black Limba body, also called Korina, provides a warm, rich contrast to the energetic look of the front of the guitar. This material is prized for its luxurious appearance and similar tonal profile to Mahogany.



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JPCS23 - "DESERT'S EDGE" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: 5pc Wenge / Purpleheart
  • Neck Width: 48mm @ Nut, 68mm @ 24th Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 19mm @ 1st Fret, 21mm @ 12th Fret
  • Grip Shape: Wizard 7
  • Fingerboard: Spalted Maple
  • Fingerboard Radius: 16.9”
  • Inlays: Luminlay dots
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-On
  • Body: Black Limba
  • Top: Buckeye Burl w/ Resin
  • Pickups: DiMarzio PAF 7
  • Tuners: Gotoh
  • Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge 7
  • Finish: Natural
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

BEHIND THE SCENES

A glimpse into the design and crafting of each spectacular Ibanez Custom Shop build.