New Altstar Acoustics designs, Jon Gomm Signature Models, and exciting new MINI pedals also announced for 2021 by Ibanez

Bensalem, PA – January 1, 2021 - Ibanez has announced several exciting additions to their acoustic guitars lineup, as well as two new booster pedals, for release in 2021.

Ibanez Introduces Updated Altstar Acoustics for 2021

New for 2021, Ibanez introduces new Altstar acoustic designs. This Ibanez is revamping its Altstar offerings with the new ALT20 and redesigned ALT30 lines. The new ALT20 line features a Sapele top as well as Sapele Back and sides. It also comes equipped with Ibanez AEQ2UT on-board preamp and an onboard tuner. This model is offered in either a Weathered Black Open Pore or Open Pore Natural finish. The ALT30, the original Altstar is offered with the same specs as the previous design but in three new, unique finishes: Blue Doom Burst High Gloss, Red Doom Burst High Gloss, and Transparent Black Sunburst High Gloss. Both models incorporate the same unique Altstar construction which features a compact body, 25.5” scale length, narrow string spacing, a neck joint at the 16^th fret for better high fret access, and a stain finish Maple neck. These features allow electric players to make an unencumbered and seamless jump from electric to acoustic guitar.

Features:

ALT20

Altstar body
5" scale
Neck Joint at 16th fret
Sapele top
Sapele back & sides
Body depth: 90/110mm at neck joint/body end
Maple neck (satin finish)
Walnut fretboard & bridge
White off-set dot inlay
Chrome Die-cast tuners
Ibanez Under Saddle pickup
Ibanez AEQ2UT preamp w/Onboard tuner
Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins
Ibanez IACS61C coated strings
Finishes: Weathered Black Open Pore, Open Pore Natural

ALT20 in Weathered Black Open Pore (Top) and Open Pore Natural (Bottom).

LIST: $449.99

ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $299.99

ALT30FM

Altstar body
5" scale
Neck Joint at 16th fret
Flamed Maple top
Sapele back & sides
Body depth: 90/110mm at neck joint/body end
Maple neck (satin finish)
Walnut fretboard & bridge
Altstar specially designed inlay
Chrome Die-cast tuners
Ibanez Under Saddle pickup
Ibanez AEQ2UT preamp w/Onboard tuner
Ibanez Advantage™ bridge pins
Ibanez IACS61C coated strings
Finishes: Blue Doom Burst High Gloss, Red Doom Burst High Gloss, Transparent Black Sunburst High Gloss

ALT30FM available in Blue Doom Burst High Gloss (Top), Red Doom Burst High Gloss (Middle), and Transparent Black Sunburst High Gloss (Bottom).

LIST: $524.99

ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: $324.99

Ibanez Introduces New Jon Gomm Signature Models

Designed with careful attention paid to the specialized requirements of the renowned fingerstyle guitarist Jon Gomm, the Ibanez JGM10 is a new and exciting step forward in the design of fingerstyle specific acoustic guitars. This instrument makes use of a number of specifically tailored design elements, not least of which, is the distinctively-shaped asymmetrical jumbo body shape. The body design is not intended solely for enhancing the acoustic properties, which it does, but also to provide ample surface area at the front and back of the instrument for the percussive elements and accents associated with Jon’s playing style. The body itself is comprised of a Thermo Aged™ Solid Sitka Spruce top and Pau Ferro back and sides. The body construction also incorporates Thermo Aged™ Spruce Modified X-M Bracing which improves the acoustic tonal response, delivering more pronounced lows and brighter high end. The neck also features a wider 45mm nut width, allowing for more space between strings for precise access, a critical element for fingerstyle. The guitar is also equipped with Fishman® Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole pickup and Tap pickup paired with the Fishman® PowerTap Earth Blend Preamp. This electronics combination yields and extremely natural and organic sounding amplified sounds that preserve the true acoustic properties of the instrument and brilliantly encapsulate the responsiveness of this singular and distinctive instrument, designed for the preeminent player in his respective style.

Features:

JGM10

Asymmetrical Jumbo body
Thermo Aged™ Solid Sitka Spruce top
Solid Pau Ferro back & sides
Thermo Aged™ Spruce Modified X-M Bracing
African Mahogany/Pau Ferro 5pc neck (satin finish)
Macassar Ebony fretboard
Macassar Ebony top loading bridge
Chrome Die-cast tuners (18:1 gear ratio)
Bone nut
Compensated Bone saddle
1D,2A,3G,4D,5G,6C
Fishman® Rare Earth Mic Blend Active Soundhole pickup, Tap pickup
Fishman® PowerTap Earth Blend Preamp
Dual Outputs (2 endpin jacks
- 1 stereo/mono output capability built in (with strap button)
- 1 mono flush mount
Luminlay side dots
Fiberglass case included

LIST: TBA

ESTIMATED STREET PRICE: TBA

Ibanez Introduces New Phaser and Booster Mini Pedals.

Ibanez is introducing two new additions to its MINI pedal lineup, the Phaser MINI and Booster Mini.

The Phaser MINI is produced in Japan and features a three control layout; Depth, Feedback and Speed. Through these controls, the Phaser MINI offers a variety of sounds ranging from subtle texture to deep saturation. Moreover, it is designed to retain a clarity of dry signal even when set to the highest effect intensity. It also features switchable STAGE mode, 4 or 6. 4-STAGE mode delivers traditional Phaser tones, typically used in classic rock. 6-STAGE mode provides more intense and dramatic effect. The PHMINI also features 100% pure analog circuitry and a true bypass switch.

Phaser MINI

The Booster MINI also features a three control layout; BASS, TREBLE and LEVEL. Unlike a single knob booster, the BASS and TREBLE EQ enables significant tonal flexibility. For example, while set to the “Wide Range” setting (Turing Bass and Treble all the way up) the guitar tone will become broader, with more volume and presence across the entire frequency range, and the “Mid Boost” setting is ideal for cutting though a band mix. All of the design, development, production, and quality control for the BTMINI has been done in Japan. The BTMINI also features a Japanese-made JRC MUSES 8820, a high-quality op-amp used in amplifiers that delivers tonal brightness, even while the amp is pushed into overdrive. A true bypass switch provides the shortest, most direct signal path, as well as the cleanest possible sound.

Both of these new pedals provide enhanced tonal flexibility and expanded creative possibilities, while occupying minimal space on your pedalboard.