Description
The FRH guitar is expertly crafted for guitarists seeking the warm, rich tones of nylon strings combined with the effortless playability and comfort of an electric guitar. Its slim, compact body and contoured design provide outstanding access to higher frets, making it ideal for both stage performance and home sessions.
Main Features
Compact FRH Body with Fan Bracing
Thin and lightweight, the modified FR hollow body features fan bracing commonly found in classical guitars, delivering natural, warm nylon string tones while minimising feedback with no top sound hole.Side Sound Port for Enhanced Acoustic Experience
A unique sound port on the body’s side lets you feel and hear the pure acoustic resonance directly and more clearly.Premium Solid Sitka Spruce Top
The solid Sitka spruce top provides a wide frequency range, producing sparkling highs, focused mids, and rich lows for dynamic sound.Sapele Back and Sides
These tonewoods bring a bright presence and warm mid-range to complement the overall tonal character.Nyatoh Neck and Walnut Fretboard
The Nyatoh neck offers a rich mid-low end, while the walnut fretboard ensures balanced tonal clarity across all frequencies.Narrow 46mm Nut Width with 400R Fretboard Radius
This combination enables comfortable fingering, ideal for both classical and modern playing styles.Walnut Bridge and High-Quality Hardware
The walnut bridge efficiently transfers string vibrations for a natural sound. Gold classical tuners provide precise tuning stability.Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle Pickup with Custom Preamp
Capturing the guitar’s full acoustic tone accurately, this pickup system guarantees exceptional amplified sound for live performance or recording.
Specifications
- Body Shape: FRH body
- Bracing: Fan Bracing for FRH
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides: Sapele
- Neck: Set-in Nyatoh, C Shape
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Bridge: Walnut
- Inlay: White dot
- Tuning Machines: Gold Classical tuners
- Nut Material: Bone (46mm width)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Strings: D'Addario® XTC45
- String Gauge: .028/.032/.040/.028W/.035W/.044W
- String Spacing: 11.6mm
- Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
- Pickup: Ibanez T-bar Undersaddle
- Preamp: Ibanez Custom Electronics
- Output Jack: ¼" Endpin jack
- Battery: CR2032 x2
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ Does the FRH guitar reduce feedback during amplified performances?
Yes, its unique hollow body design without a top sound hole significantly reduces feedback, making it perfect for stage use.
➤ What tonal qualities can I expect from the FRH guitar?
You’ll enjoy warm, rich nylon string tones with shimmering highs and a balanced mid-range, thanks to the solid Sitka spruce top, sapele back and sides, and fan bracing.
➤ How does the side sound port affect the sound?
The side sound port lets you hear the guitar’s acoustic tone more vividly and feel its resonance directly, enhancing your playing experience.
➤ Is this guitar suitable for electric amplification?
Absolutely. The Ibanez T-bar undersaddle pickup coupled with custom electronics captures the full acoustic sound for excellent amplified tone.
➤ What makes the FRH comfortable to play?
Its slim, compact body, 46mm nut width, and 400R fretboard radius provide easy fingering and superior access to high frets, ideal for players transitioning from electric guitar.
Delivery
This product is in stock at our official UK distributor and will be shipped to you within 5 working days
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.
3 years warranty for VIP members