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Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson Signature Nylon Acoustic-electric Guitar - Black

6-string Nylon-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Spruce Top, Sapele Back and Sides, Nyatoh Neck, and Walnut Fingerboard - Black
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Designed for a Modern-day Master

First debuted in the video for Polyphia’s “Playing God,” the Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson Signature Nylon acoustic-electric guitar is a bold reimagining of the crossover nylon string, loaded to the brim with performance-minded features and futuristic nuevo flamenco tone! While many fans initially mistook it for a solidbody instrument, this guitar boasts a far more traditional build than you might expect — the solid spruce top is supported with classical-style fan bracing for a touch-sensitive response that blooms and resonates with even the slightest pluck. Next, the ultra-thin sapele body offers playing comfort to rival even the slimmest of solidbodies, with two deep cutaways for the unfettered fret access required for Tim’s brand of technical playing. Finally, a set of Ibanez and Fishman electronics round out this acoustic-electric with beautiful plugged-in tones, faithfully replicating every ounce of this 6-string's rich tonal depth.

Ultra-thin 50mm body

The Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson Signature Nylon acoustic-electric guitar is designed with an ultra-thin 50mm body width, providing the comfortable feel and sleek playability of a solidbody with the traditional tone of a nylon string! Much of this tone comes courtesy of this guitar’s solid spruce top, supported by traditional fan bracing for a touch-sensitive response that beautifully mimics the traditional tones of a classical guitar. It’s a radically fresh take on the crossover nylon-string guitar, topped off with a discrete sound port on the upper horn for instant aural feedback.

Boundary-pushing playability

Tim Henson’s innovative rock-meets-trap-meets-electronic style is famous for requiring a staggering level of technique, so it’s really no surprise that his signature Ibanez is host to a plethora of performance-minded features. The somewhat slim “C” neck is a vast departure from the massive chunk of a traditional nylon string, allowing you to fly up and down the fingerboard with ease. Next, the 1.8-inch nut width is slightly thinner than the standard two inches found on most classical guitars, providing you with plenty of space for fingerstyle playing without feeling cumbersome. Finally, while the typical nylon-string guitar has no radius, the Ibanez Tim Henson Signature Nylon acoustic-electric’s walnut neck is studded with a 15.7-inch radius, a design that Sweetwater guitarists find is instantly familiar to musicians transitioning from an electric or steel-string acoustic.

Fishman Sonicore pickup is ready for the stage and studio

If you’re after world-class plugged-in tones, the Ibanez Tim Henson Signature Nylon's AEQ210TF preamp and Fishman Sonicore pickup provide a stunning snapshot of this guitar’s full acoustic depth. What’s more, the built-in 2-band EQ and the phase switch provide formidable sound-shaping power, allowing you to precisely tailor your tone to any sonic application. Whether you’re looking to strum out a few chords, storm the stage, or cop the tones off Remember That You Will Die, the Ibanez Tim Henson acoustic guitar Signature Nylon’s cutting-edge electronics have you covered! What's more, a system like Tim's allows players to sweeten their core tones with acoustic guitar impulse responses.

Ibanez TOD10N Tim Henson Signature Nylon Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • A bold nylon-string design, purpose built for modern 6-string virtuoso Tim Henson of Polyphia
  • Ultra-thin 50mm body provides an exceptionally comfortable playing experience
  • Deep cutaways for unlimited access to the upper frets
  • Solid sitka spruce top with fan bracing imbues your tone with the touch-responsive feel of a traditional nylon string guitar
  • Sapele back and sides deliver a warm, rich tone with a hint of treble bite
  • Sturdy nyatoh carved into a comfortable “C” shape
  • Walnut fingerboard in a flat 15.75-inch radius for enhanced playability up and down the neck
  • Wide 1.8-inch nut width offers plenty of space between each string for fingerstyle playing
  • Ibanez AEQ210TF preamp and Fishman Sonicore pickup provide a rich, snappy nylon-string tone when plugged in
  • Built-in volume/treble/bass controls and a phase switch to shape your sound
  • Discrete side sound port to provide the player with instant aural feedback
  • Moody "Tree of Death" inlays

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Nylon
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Body Shape: Tim Henson Signature FRH
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Color: Black
  • Finish: Satin
  • Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
  • Back & Sides Wood: Sapele
  • Body Bracing: Fan Bracing
  • Binding: Pearloid
  • Neck Wood: Nyatoh
  • Neck Shape: C
  • Radius: 15.75"
  • Fingerboard Material: Walnut
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Tree of Death
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Scale Length: 25.5"
  • Tuning Machines: Gold Classical
  • Bridge Material: Walnut
  • Nut Width: 1.8"
  • Electronics: Fishman S-Core pickup, Ibanez AEQ210TF preamp
  • Strings: D'Addario, .028-.044
  • Case Included: None
  • Manufacturer Part Number: TOD10NTKF

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Rated 5/5

Awesome guitar !!!!!

I have had mine for about 6 months and it is my go to home guitar . it keeps sounding better and better !
Rated 5/5

Everything I Hoped it Could Be!

This is a wonderful guitar - things to note - the action is comparable to an electric - the acoustic only volume in a quiet room is good enough to practice and has surprising low end especially considering how thin it is. The piezo pickup is nicely balanced across the strings, built in tuner fast and accurate, and controls have a good range with helpful indents at zero for the bass and treble. I have to thank my sales Engineer Greg Baum for landing me a beauty after a lot of impatient emails on my part - the 6 month lead time is worth the wait.
Music background: Amatuer
Rated 5/5

This is not like your other guitars.

It's pretty, yes. It's stylish & unique. It feels just "right" when you hold it. Balanced, slim, light, smooth. The aesthetics are there and that's a big part of this model's appeal.

More important, however, are the sounds you can elicit from this instrument. It just sounds different.

Not as loud as steel-string dreadnaughts, but not too quiet either. The strings just feel great after a while. They are spaced perfectly for chord voicings, and have a warm tone from bass to treble. Playability will vary based on the string tension, I found it a bit challenging to acclimate to the 'looseness' of the strings that came with the guitar.

One thing I noticed, especially with 'normal' tension strings, is that 'boomer bends' don't work. You bend the string during a note, it sounds the same. This guitar sort of forces you to voice each note for what it is. Hammer-ons and pull-offs sound great. The real magic is when you fingerstyle multiple notes simultaneously, the way it was meant to be played.

The real star of the show is the two pickups. This guitar makes for incredible sounds when ran through some effects. New sounds. Inspiring you to play in the 'direction' that it encourages you. It has expanded my skills in new ways and encourages you to play with the instrument, not against it. Slowly but surely, I'm falling in love with this model and playing more than usual.

100% love it.
Music background: Guitarist
Rated 5/5

100% worth the wait

I was a preorder from the first few hours in October who finally is able to play on this amazing instrument. My first nylon string and it is absolutely blowing me away. Sound reviews on YouTube or wherever on the internet do not do it justice. This is a great sounding nylon and was worth the 6 month wait. I highly recommend this instrument to anyone who is interested in getting into nylon string guitars.

Now if only I could play some Polyphia songs!
Rated 5/5

Every bit of what you hope it would be

Clearly a bit of a niche instrument and realistically none of us are going to be playing like Tim Henson but when you get over the fact that none of us are likely the next Tim you can break down the exceptional value that this guitar is. As someone who started out on nylon then moved to steel string acoustic then electric I have been kind of itching to get another nylon that wasn't a cheap $100 starter classical like I had back when I was 10. When Playing God came out it was like Polyphia was reading my mind, then when they finally announced the TOD10N I was probably one of the first to write my sweetwater rep and try to pre-order. Fast forward a few months to when it finally came and I was pleasantly surprised by how much better this was than I expected. If you have concerns with unplugged volume, don't be. While you're not going to be booming at volumes that you would with a D28 it's definitely serviceable for a nylon and it's not like a silent guitar. The sound hole at the top positions it well to direct the sound up at you and realistically if you're planning on playing out with this you're going to be playing plugged in. As far as plugged in, I have to say it's surprisingly versatile. I plugged into my spark amp as well as into my Quad Cortex and the sounds are pure. Having the treble/bass controls on the guitar really helps when you're messing with creating your presets in the QC. As for the playability, it feels like a very very light electric guitar. Neck isn't super wide like a classical so it's very playable. No rough fret ends and intonation was good. Only thing I would say is a downside is that it doesn't come with a gig bag or case. Even Ibanez only has one bag recommendation for it (the IGB540-BK). Would like to see a custom case for it, guessing that'll come the longer it's out.
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