Description
Experience the perfect harmony of nylon string warmth and electric guitar ease with the Ibanez FRH. Designed for guitarists seeking superb playability and a classic acoustic feel, its thin, compact body and superior high fret access allow effortless performance both on stage and at home.
The FRH’s innovative hollow body design without a traditional sound hole minimises feedback, while the side sound port delivers an immersive and clear acoustic sound directly to your ears. This guitar combines premium tonewoods and expert craftsmanship to produce a full-bodied, warm midrange and shimmering highs.
Main Features
Thin, Compact FR Hollow Body with Fan Bracing
Offers excellent high fret access and reduces feedback. Fan bracing provides natural warmth typical of classical guitars.Side Sound Port
Enhances the acoustic experience by allowing you to hear the pure tone more clearly and intimately.46mm Nut Width & 400mm Fretboard Radius
Ensures comfortable fingering and smooth playability, ideal for both beginners and seasoned players.Premium Tonewoods
- Solid Sitka Spruce Top: Delivers a broad frequency range with bright highs and tight mids.
- Sapele Back and Sides: Imparts a warm, full midrange with a bright tonal character.
- Nyatoh Neck: Provides a rich mid-low end, ensuring depth in your sound.
- Walnut Fretboard and Bridge: Balances tonal clarity across the spectrum and transfers string vibrations effectively for natural warmth.
Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle Pickup & Custom Electronics
Faithfully captures the guitar’s rich acoustic sound for amplified performances through ¼" endpin output.Elegant Hardware
Features gold classical tuners and bone nut and saddle for precise tuning stability and enhanced tonal quality.
Specifications
- Body Shape: FRH body
- Bracing: Fan bracing
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Sapele
- Neck: C shape Nyatoh, set-in
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Bridge: Walnut
- Inlay: White dot
- Tuning Machines: Gold classical tuners
- Nut Material: Bone
- Frets: 22
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Strings: D’Addario® XTC45, gauge .028/.032/.040/.028W/.035W/.044W
- String Spacing: 11.6mm
- Factory Tuning: E (1), B (2), G (3), D (4), A (5), E (6)
- Pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
- Preamp: Ibanez custom electronics
- Output Jack: ¼" endpin jack
- Battery: CR2032 x2
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What makes the Ibanez FRH different from other nylon-string guitars?
The FRH combines a slim, compact electric guitar-like body with traditional nylon string tonewoods and fan bracing, providing superb playability and reduced feedback without a traditional sound hole. The side sound port enhances acoustic sound projection.
➤ Is the guitar suitable for both stage and home use?
Yes, the FRH’s feedback-resistant hollow body and built-in Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup with custom electronics make it ideal for quiet home practice and amplified live performances.
➤ What kind of sound does the side sound port produce?
The side sound port directs the natural acoustic tone towards the player, allowing you to feel and hear a more intimate and detailed sound experience.
➤ How comfortable is the FRH for electric guitar players?
Designed with a narrow 46mm nut width and a 400mm fretboard radius, along with excellent upper fret access on its compact body, the FRH offers electric guitar-style comfort while delivering classic nylon string tones.
➤ What materials are used for the neck and fretboard?
The neck is crafted from Nyatoh wood, which lends a rich mid-low end, while the walnut fretboard creates a balanced tonal character from low to high frequencies.
Delivery
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This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
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