Designed to support the unique musical style of world-renowned guitarist Josh Smith, the Ibanez FLATV2 Josh Smith signature solidbody electric guitar combines world-class playability with classic tone. Its Soft V neck profile is expertly crafted to balance the hefty feel of a vintage neck with the speed and comfort that modern players demand. Thanks to its carefully curved fretboard edges, you'll find the roasted maple neck — treated to Ibanez's S-Tech treatment for superior attack and enhanced sustain — and rosewood fretboard extremely comfortable. And with a pair of custom Seymour Duncan pickups, you'll have a world of fat, bright tonal shades to explore. Complete with premium hardware — including Gotoh tuning machines and bridge and Gotoh/Ibanez "In-Tune" saddles — the Ibanez FLATV2 is a world-class guitar for a world-class guitarist.

S-Tech roasted maple neck for supreme playability

Josh Smith's musicality effortlessly drifts between blues, jazz, and rock styles, and the Ibanez FLATV2 supports it all. Inspired by the stout necks of '50s and '60s guitars, the FLATV2 features a Soft V neck profile that balances substance with ergonomic comfort. To complete the luxurious feel, its premium roasted maple neck — sonically enhanced with Ibanez's S-Tech roasting treatment — and rosewood fretboard offer a smooth, refined feel thanks to expertly curved fretboard edge

Custom Seymour Duncan pickups deliver world-class tone

A leader in the realm of guitar pickups for decades, Seymour Duncan pickups are a favorite among our guitarists across many styles. The Ibanez FLATV2 is loaded with Josh's signature Seymour Duncan set, which combines a vintage-style neck pickup designed for increased output with a bridge pickup constructed with a mix of alnico magnet types to support Josh's unique musical voice.

Premium hardware for gig-ready reliability

Equipped with premium Gotoh hardware, the Ibanez FLATV2 is primed for a lifetime of reliable performance. At the headstock, Gotoh tuning machine heads provide impressive tuning precision and an ultra-smooth feel. The Gotoh F1803 bridge maximizes sustain and tuning stability. For the titanium "In-Tune" saddles, Gotoh and Ibanez collaborated to create superior saddles that eliminate side-to-side string slippage, in addition to featuring pre-calculated intonation points to help you always sound your best.

Features

• Signature guitar for world-renowned guitarist Josh Smith
• S-Tech roasted maple neck and rosewood fretboard enhance tonal balance and sustain
• Curved fretboard edges for a comfortable, sleek feel
• Soft V neck profile balances the substantial feel of a vintage neck with the fast playability of a modern profile
• Custom Seymour Duncan pickups deliver vintage tonality with increased output
• Premium Gotoh hardware for long-term reliability
• In-Tune titanium saddles feature pre-calculated intonation points for precise tuning and intonation
• Special control knobs with extra knurling for more responsive control
• Luminlay side dot inlays for easy visibility on dark stages

Specifications

• General
• ArtistJosh Smith
• Number of Strings6
• Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
• Body
• Body TypeSolidbody
• Body ShapeT style
• Body MaterialAlder
• ColorMint Sand
• Neck
• Neck MaterialRoasted Maple
• Neck FinishSatin
• Neck ShapeSoft V
• Neck JointBolt-on
• Radius9.84"
• Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
• Fingerboard InlayDots
• Number of Frets21
• Fret TypeMedium
• Scale Length25.5"
• Scale Length TypeStandard-scale
• Nut Width1.65"
• Nut MaterialBone
• Hardware
• TunersGotoh Machine Heads
• Electronics
• Neck PickupSeymour Duncan FLAT5 Single-coil
• Bridge PickupSeymour Duncan FLAT5 Humbucker
• Controls1 x volume, 1 x tone
• Switching3-way toggle pickup switch
• Miscellaneous
• StringsD'Addario EXL110, .010-.046
• Case/Gig BagHardshell Case
• Manufacturer Part Number:FLATV2MSN