“FUYU”

In an effort to combine warm sounds with a frigid motif, our Japanese Custom Shop really hit this one out of the park. Named ‘Fuyu’, which means ‘winter’ in Japanese, this spectacular SR6 represents the coldest season in the Four Seasons bass series and calls loudest to those drawn to otherworldly chills. For this build, the team could think of nothing more appropriate than a hypnotic-looking Buckeye Burl top. The guitar’s color scheme and Snow finish naturally aligned with the winter theme, and this mood was further enhanced with the addition of some strategically placed epoxy resin to fill in some of the natural voids in the burled top. The effect looks like ice fusing the instrument together. Other eye-catching features include a set of matching wood pickup covers and an intricate, hand-crafted “crystal of snow” inlay at the 12th fret. This instrument delivers vast opportunities for artistic expression in both form and function.

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DAWN ACROSS THE ICY TUNDRA

Rather than ramping up the intensity of the top with a heavy dose of color, a subtler direction was chosen to simply enhance the natural characteristics already present in the Buckeye Burl. The finish is simply called “Snow” and it brilliantly highlights the beauty and energy of the top wood.

SNOW DAY

The aesthetic centerpiece of this instrument, a large, ‘crystal of snow’ inlay is prominently positioned at the 12th fret. This custom-crafted Mother of Pearl inlay is juxtaposed against a stainless steel fret-equipped Ebony fingerboard and creates the impression of a snowflake falling on a cold winter night.

THE COMPLETE PICTURE

Another prominent feature on this SR is the use of matching wood pickup covers. The covers utilize the same Buckeye Burl top wood and feature the same finish used on the face of the body, making for a seamless, high-end look worthy of the Ibanez Japan Custom Shop name.



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JPCS31 - "FUYU" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: 5pc Maple / Purpleheart (Timeless Timber Maple core)
  • Neck Width: 54mm @ Nut, 83mm @ 24th Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 19.5mm @ 1st Fret, 23mm @ 12th Fret
  • Grip Shape: Atlas-6 HP
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius: 20”
  • String Spacing: 16.5mm
  • Inlays: Crystal of Snow Inlay @ 12th Fret
  • Side Dots: White
  • Scale Length: 34”
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-On
  • Body: Honduran Mahogany
  • Top: Buckeye Burl w/ Resin
  • Pickups: Nordstrand Big Singles
  • Tuners: Gotoh
  • Bridge: MR5S
  • EQ: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-Band EQ
  • Controls: Vol/Blend/Treble/Mid/Bass/EQ Bypass & Mid Frequency switch
  • Finish: Snow
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

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