Ibanez SFS727 Prestige, Stéphan Forté Signature Limited Edition

Description

Limited edition model – only 3 were made available to the UK, and these are a Live Louder UK exclusive.
Preorder dates are estimates and delays are possible.

We’re excited to unveil the SFS727, the signature guitar of French guitar maestro and progressive metal virtuoso, Stéphan Forté. Crafted for speed, precision, and sonic destruction, the SFS727 features an S-shaped body, Flamed Maple top, and a Rosewood fretboard with Reversed Sharktooth inlays. Packed with a brutal Seymour Duncan Nazgûl/Hot Rail pickup combo, this instrument can handle all of your high-gain needs. The SFS727 also offers 27 frets of tonal mayhem, giving you access to an expanded range perfect for blistering fast solos, intricate melodies, and complex leads – it is the ultimate shred machine.

SPECS
Neck type : SFS / 5pc Maple/Wenge neck
Top/back/body : Flamed Maple top / Basswood body
Fretboard : Bound Rosewood fretboard / Reversed black sharktooth inlay
Fret : Jumbo frets / Prestige fret edge treatment
Number of frets : 27
Bridge : Lo-Pro Edge 7 bridge
String space : 10.8mm
Neck pickup : Seymour Duncan® Hot Rail 7 String (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
Bridge pickup : Seymour Duncan® NAZGÛL™ (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
Factory tuning : 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E,7B
Strings : D’Addario® EXL110-7
String gauge : .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059
Nut : Locking nut
Hardware color : Satin Black
Hardshell case included
Recommended Bag : IGB724-BK

Neck Dimensions
Scale : 648mm/25.5″
Width at Nut (a)：48mm
Width at 24F (b)：68mm
Thickness Nut (c)：19mm
Thickness 12F (d)：21mm
Radius : 430mmR

The cutting edge of Ibanez design, the S series continues to be a marvel of form and function. Its signature body shape – sculpted, lightweight, and mahogany – is stronger and more musically responsive than guitars weighing twice as much. The S series is still a rock ‘n’ roll version of a quick, graceful, and potentially lethal weapon.

– Prestige –
There are three principles behind the Ibanez Prestige line: Precision, Performance, and Playability. Prestige combines high-tech manufacturing techniques with old-world Japanese craftsmanship, in order to achieve true innovation in design and construction. The series incorporates ideas and suggestions from musicians from around the world as the cornerstones of the Prestige production process.

****Product Features****

5pc Maple/Wenge neck
The 5pc Maple/Wenge Neck with excellent strength provides an enriched resonance.

Rosewood fretboard
Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.

Jumbo frets with Prestige fret edge treatment
The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes. Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing.

Flamed Maple top / Basswood body
The Flamed Maple top features an exotic wood grain and the Basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone.

Seymour Duncan® Hot Rails / Seymour Duncan® NAZGÛL™ pickups
The single coil sized Seymour Duncan® Hot Rails humbucker pickup deliver big sounding, well balanced humbucker tones for rock and metal. The Seymour Duncan® Nazgûl pickup offers the perfect blend of note articulation, saturation and brutal chugs.

Gotoh® machine heads
Gotoh® machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.

Lo-Pro Edge tremolo
The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.

27 frets
This guitar features 27 frets which are designed for lead players and shredders who make their home in the higher octaves.

– Hardshell case included
Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.