When asked who is Metal’s most impressive, influential and skilled guitarist on the scene today, you’ll find that Wes Hauch is one of if not the most mentioned on anyone’s list. Widely considered one of the best players in the modern metal scene, the respect and admiration that Wes has garnered from both fans and peers is something that as much well-earned as it is rare. For over the past 10 years, Wes has chosen Ibanez guitars as his brand of choice to help deliver some of the most important sounds in the metal genre with his own band Alluvial, while also playing with other metal powerhouse outfits such as The Faceless, The Black Dahlia Murder, Devin Townsend, Thy Art Is Murder, and others. Over the course of several years, Wes has partnered with Ibanez on developing a signature model that refuses to compromise at any level. Together, a guitar has been crafted that truly lives up to the immense expectations and reputation of the guitarist who is leading the way into a new generation of metal guitar playing. Inspired by the legendary Iceman model, the Ibanez ICWH727 is a flagship signature model and the offers the pinnacle of design, quality and craftsmanship.
Features
- 3pc Maple/Purpleheart neck: The Purpleheart stripe provides stability and longer sustain.
- Rosewood fretboard: Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.
- Jumbo frets with Custom Shop fret edge treatment: The Custom Shop fret edge treatment provides an extremely smooth, even feel around every single fret.
- Flamed Maple (4mm) top / African Mahogany body: A stunning Flamed Maple top and African Mahogany body provide a warm tone with rich resonance.
- Seymour Duncan® Jupiter Rails pickups: Wes Hauch's signature pickup set from Seymour Duncan® features dual stainless-steel blade poles on each pickup, achieving a well-balanced output across all strings with enhanced note articulation. Tonewise, these pickups are specially voiced with a distinctive midrange character, and a high output level ideal for aggressive playing.
- Hipshot machine heads: Hipshot machine heads offer incredible tuning stability.
- Lo-Pro Edge tremolo: The legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.
- Hardshell case included: Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.
Specifications
- Color Name:
- Country of origin: JAPAN
- Number of Strings: 7
- Neck Type: ICWH
- Neck Joint: Set-in (smooth heel)
- Neck Material: 3pc Maple/Purpleheart
- Neck finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Neck thickness (1st fret, mm): 18
- Neck thickness (12th fret, mm): 20
- Scale (inch): 27
- Nut width (mm): 48
- Number of fret: 24
- Fretboard: Bound Rosewood
- Fretboard Radius (mm): 430
- Fret Type: Jumbo
- Fret edge treatment: Custom Shop fret edge treatment
- Inlay: Off-set Abalone Dot
- Side Dot Inlay: N/A
- Body Top material (For Solid): Flamed Maple (4mm)
- Body Material (For Solid): African Mahogany
- Body finish: Satin Polyester
- Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge 7
- String spacing (mm): 10.8
- Tailpiece: N/A
- Nut: Locking
- Machine Head: Hipshot machine heads
- Hardware color: Black
- Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Jupiter Rails (H)
- Middle Pickup: N/A
- Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan® Jupiter Rails (H)
- Controls, Pickup selector: 1 Volume, 3-way toggle switch
- Other Switches: N/A
- Other item(s) included: Tremolo arm, Multi tool, Strap
- String Gauges (from top to bottom): .008/.010/.015/.022/.030/.040/.056
- Tuning (from top to bottom): 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E,7B
- Included case/bag: Hardshell case included
