"SLY"

The LA Custom Shop aimed to create a one-off custom AZ that preserved many of the visual cues and characteristics that have made the AZ series so popular. Features like a 22-fret neck, HSS Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups, a white pearloid pickguard and a dyna-MIX 9 switching system bestow this instrument with every bit of a conventional AZ’s versatility and playability, while the additional custom elements take it a step further. The pickguard plays off of the Flamed Maple top for a unique combination that blends the best of modern and traditional designs. The back of the guitar features a spectacular Metallic Tangerine Gloss finish on the body wings, juxtaposing flawlessly against the natural finish of the neck and center block. In the end, this AZ is all about balance: balance in aesthetics, design, tone and playability. The name “Sly” is actually a play on the finish name, “Tiger Eye Gloss” and a reference to a celebrated, classic movie that took place in Philadelphia, which is very close to Hoshino USA’s company headquarters.

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THE OPTIMAL IBANEZ NECK-THRU

Unique even among this impressive collection, this instrument is one of only four neck-thru AZ’s currently in existence. The LA Custom Shop believed that by combining a neck-thru design with the already very comfortable Super All Access neck joint, they would create an instrument with unrivaled comfort and higher fret access; they were 100% right! The back of this guitar also features a smooth and modern looking Metallic Tangerine Gloss finish on the body wings, while the natural tones of the Maple and Purpleheart neck-thru shine through.

REGAL IN ROSEWOOD

A tried-and-true classic feature, the Rosewood fingerboard, with its warm, deep and rich appearance, combines with an ultra-modern 16” radius that provides a lightning fast playing experience, facilitating nimble arpeggios and thrilling solos.

A COMPELLING COMBINATION

The classic styling of a pearloid pickguard and the high-end appeal of a Figured Maple top are typically not seen together on AZ models, but this guitar combines the aesthetic attributes of both, creating an instrument that exhibits the best parts of classic and contemporary guitar design.



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LACS1 - "SLY" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: 3pc Maple/Purpleheart
  • Neck Width: 42mm @ Nut, 56mm @ 22nd Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 21mm @ 1st Fret, 23mm @ 12th Fret
  • Grip Shape: Half Round
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Radius: 16”
  • Inlays: Pearloid Dots
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Neck Joint: Neck Thru
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: Flamed Maple
  • Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hyperion
  • Controls: Vol, Tone, 5-way Pickup Selector, Alter Switch
  • Tuners: Gotoh Locking
  • Bridge: Gotoh T1802
  • Finish: Tiger Eye Gloss
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

BEHIND THE SCENES

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