"GOLDEN EAGLE"

The LACS team designed this AZ with two primary themes in mind. First, this guitar was conceptualized as an American Master series AZ from the early ‘90s. At the center of its design is neck-thru construction featuring a 3pc Maple / Purpleheart neck and center block. It features a Super All-Access style neck joint, and the neck-thru build affords unrestricted access to the entire range of the instrument. The secondary theme is a finish and wood combination that evokes images of classically inspired designs of the past. The look is achieved by using a Matte Tobacco Burst finish over Flamed Maple and uncolored edges creating the look of Flame Maple binding. The back features a slightly transparent Tobacco finish, leaving just enough of the woods visible to truly appreciate the sophistication of the build. This guitar’s appearance also gives off a slightly golden hue and since it was built in the style of an American Master series guitar, the team felt a name combining both points made sense, therefore, the Golden Eagle now flies.

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THE OPTIMAL IBANEZ NECK-THRU

Unique even among this startling collection, this instrument is one of only four neck-thru AZ’s currently in production. The LA Custom Shop believed that by combining a neck-thru design with an already very comfortable Super All Access neck joint, they would create an instrument with unrivaled comfort and higher fret access; they were 100% right!

INHERENTLY VINTAGE VIBES

The AZ has always been a modern take on a classic design, but this Matte Tobacco Burst brilliantly highlights the vintage theme and ties it in with the contemporary and intuitive styling of the AZ. With its unmistakable custom elements and understated vintage appeal, this AZ is sure to appeal to fans of a quintessential throwback guitar.

LETTING IT SHINE THROUGH

The back was intentionally left slightly transparent so that the neck-thru build style would remain visible, and the intricacies of the construction employed on this extraordinary AZ could be fully appreciated. This effect also ties in nicely with the smoky appearance of the Tobacco Burst on the front of the guitar.



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LACS3 - "GOLDEN EAGLE" BUILD INFO:

  • Neck: 3pc Maple/Purpleheart
  • Neck Width: 42mm @ Nut, 57mm @ 24th Fret
  • Neck Thickness: 19mm @ 1st Fret, 21mm @ 12th Fret
  • Grip Shape: Half Round
  • Fretboard: Pau Ferro
  • Fretboard Radius: 16”
  • Inlays: Mother of Pearl
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • Scale Length: 25.5”
  • Neck Joint: Neck Thru
  • Body: Swamp Ash
  • Top: ¼" Flamed Maple
  • Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hyperion
  • Controls: Vol, Tone, 5-way Pickup Selector, Alter Switch
  • Tuners: Gotoh Locking
  • Bridge: Gotoh T1802
  • Finish: Tobacco Burst Matte
  • Includes Hardshell Case & Certificate of Authenticity

BEHIND THE SCENES

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