Essential Information About the Ibanez LB1 Violet Guitar
- Extreme versatility thanks to the dyna-MIX9 system with Alter Switch offering 9 Seymour Duncan S-S-H pickup combinations, designed by Lari Basilio.
- Modern AZ comfort: oval C neck in S-TECH WOOD (torrefied figured maple) with rounded fretboard edges and jumbo stainless steel frets.
- Tuning stability guaranteed by the Gotoh T1702B tremolo (brass block/saddles) and Gotoh Magnum Lock tuners with H.A.P.
- Snappy and defined sound: ash body, torrefied maple fretboard/neck, compensated radius 228?305 mm for precise playing across the entire neck.
The Lari Basilio Signature Within the AZ Family
Designed in collaboration with virtuoso guitarist Lari Basilio, the LB1 embodies Ibanez?s ?AZ? DNA: modern ergonomics, premium finishes, and ingenious electronics. It carries the contemporary ?S-style? spirit while adding wood and hardware choices tailored for stage and studio, with a distinctive visual identity marked by its violet color.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Ideal for
intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an agile and precise electric guitar. From pop to funk, gospel/worship to fusion, melodic rock to high-gain leads, the LB1 remains fluid in rhythm and solos alike. Its 25.5" / 648 mm scale length and stainless steel frets promote stable vibrato, clean bends, and reliable intonation on stage.
Sound Characteristics
The
ash body provides attack, definition, and tight lows. The
S-TECH torrefied maple neck/fretboard duo adds clarity and projection, with sustain supported by the brass tremolo block. Pickups: neck single coil blending Alnico 5/4 for a vintage, full-bodied tone; middle single coil Alnico 5/2 for bright intermediate positions; bridge humbucker Alnico 5 focused on attack and clarity from clean to high gain. The
dyna-MIX9 combines 5 classic positions and 4 variants via the Alter Switch, including series wiring that simulates humbucking with single coils, providing an ultra-complete tonal palette.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
- Recommended gig bag: Ibanez IGB724-BK.
- Hard case: included with the instrument.
- Replacement string sets: D?Addario EXL110 gauge 10-46 (factory setup).
Technical Specifications
Body
- Wood: ash
- Color: violet
- Bridge: Gotoh T1702B tremolo, brass block and saddles
- String spacing at bridge: 10.5 mm / 0.41"
- Hardware: gold
Neck
- Type: AZ Oval C, 1-piece S-TECH WOOD torrefied figured maple, oil finish
- Fretboard: S-TECH WOOD torrefied maple, rounded edges, pearloid ?dot? inlays, Luminlay side dots
- Frets: 22 jumbo stainless steel, ?Prestige? edge treatment
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Nut width: 1.65" / 42 mm
- Width at 22nd fret: 2.22" / 56.4 mm
- Thickness at 1st fret: 0.81" / 20.5 mm
- Thickness at 12th fret: 0.89" / 22.5 mm
- Compensated radius: 9" to 12" / 228 to 305 mm
- Nut: bone
- Tuners: Gotoh Magnum Lock with H.A.P. (height-adjustable posts)
Electronics
- Configuration: S-S-H Seymour Duncan Lari Basilio (passive, Alnico magnets)
- Neck pickup: single coil, Alnico 5/4 blend, vintage voicing with body and presence
- Middle pickup: single coil, Alnico 5/2 blend, extended tonal options
- Bridge pickup: humbucker Alnico 5, balanced, attack and clarity from clean to high gain
- Selector: 5-position blade + mini Alter switch (dyna-MIX9 system, 9 combinations including series/humbucking simulation)
- Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone
- Factory tuning: standard E (E?B?G?D?A?E)
- Strings: D?Addario EXL110, gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Miscellaneous
- Recommended gig bag: IGB724-BK
- Hard case included
- Luminlay side dots
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