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About Ibanez FR

Ibanez FR Guitars (also known as Ibanez FRH) blends together traditional nylon string tonality with effortless playability usually associated with electric guitars. They feature a slim and comfortable body shape with a cutaway for easy reach of the upper frets. Ibanez electronics produce a clear and well-articulated sound. With no soundhole, feedback is massively reduced making them a great choice for live performance. With a side sound port you still get the feel of a natural acoustic tone, allowing for the best of both worlds between classical and electric.

Ibanez FR guitars are a new take on the perennially popular Tele-style guitar, redesigned and modified Ibanez-style to meet the demands of today's progressive and metal guitarists. The single cutaway body shape has been slightly offset and the headstock is the classic pointed Ibanez style which provides a fresh, aggressive look. Dual humbucking pickups deliver a powerful sound that is essential for more extreme styles.

The FR series is available in the Prestige collection or the Iron Label for ultra heavy sounding guitar tones that are proving very popular in the UK metal scene. Combining raw power with the finesse expected from Ibanez and an up to the minute look, the FR range is an excellent choice for the style-conscious and technical player.

Whether you are a classical guitarist who wants to take your playing in a new direction or are an electric player looking for a familiar feel that spans new sonic territories, the Ibanez FR series has an excellent range of models to choose from.

Why Should I Choose an Ibanez FR Guitar?

  • A unique sound from the nylon strings and Ibanez electronics
  • Compact body shape that is a joy to play
  • Favoured by experimental guitarists who like to push boundaries

Frequently Asked Questions about Ibanez FR

Question: What is the Ibanez FR series?
The Ibanez FR series blends together traditional nylon string tonality with effortless playability usually associated with electric guitars.
Question: Where are Ibanez FR guitars made?
The Ibanez FR guitars are made in China or Indonesia.
Question: What year did Ibanez FR guitars come out?
The Ibanez FR range of guitars were launched in 2023.
Question: What kind of pickups do the FR guitars come with?
The Prestige FR6UCS model is fitted with hand wound Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups for huge sonic annihilation. The Iron Label FRIX6FEAH comes with a pair of active EMG's: an 81 and a 60. These are industry standard choices for extreme music styles.
Question: Who plays an Ibanez FR guitar?
Experimental and genre-pushing guitarists favour an FR due to their unique sound. Tim Henson from Periphery has a signature model based on the FR.
Question: What gauge strings are on a Ibanez FR?
Most of the Ibanez FR models come with .028/.032/.040/.028W/.035W/.044W gauge strings.