Ibanez LB1 Lari Basilio, Violet

Ibanez LB1 Lari Basilio, Violet Overview

The Ibanez LB1 is a collaboration between the esteemed Japanese manufacturer and leading guitarist Lari Basilio. Lari is at the forefront of the new wave of instrumental rock virtuosos and her signature model reflects her incredible playing style. Featuring an alder body, roasted birdseye maple neck, signature Lari Basilio pickups and a spellbinding violet finish - this is an instrument that oozes style and sophistication.

Effortless Playability

The Ibanez LB-1 is a high-performance machine that blends the best aspects of a modern and classic instrument. Featuring a beautiful ergonomic design, Super All Access neck joint (that provides unhindered access to the higher frets) and compound radius fretboard, the LB-1 is an effortless joy to play.

Astounding Versatility

Equipped with a versatile S-S-H pickup configuration, dyna-mix 9 switching system (which gives you 9 distinct tones to choose from) and stunning custom-wound Seymour Duncan pickups, the LB1 can pull off a wide range of tones and styles with ease.

Professional Build-Quality

This is a pro-grade workhorse instrument that’ll excel on stage or in a studio setting. The neck boasts Ibanez’s S-Tech treatment, which promotes durability, stability and resistance to changes in temperature. The Ibanez LB-1 also boasts premium Gotoh hardware, including Magnum Lock tuners (which provide super-stable tuning) and a rock-solid T1702B tremolo bridge.

Whilst fans of Lari Basilio will be immediately drawn to the LB1, it’s also a fantastic choice if you’re looking for an elegant T-style guitar that’s primed for fluid and expressive playing.

Overview by Ibanez

Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Birdseye Maple neck

The S-TECH special roasted treatment increases the wood’s stability, durability, water resistance and tolerance of temperature changes. The neck is sealed with an oil finish which helps make it feel similar to a well-played guitar neck.

S-TECH WOOD Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard

The S-TECH special roasted treatment provides a superior attack, a well-balanced tone and a rich sustain. In order to achieve supreme neck grip comfort, the fretboard edge is finished with a smooth curve.

Gotoh® Magnum Lock w/H.A.P. machine heads

GOTOH® MAGNUM LOCK® machine heads have an established reputation for tuning stability. Its H. A. P® (Height Adjustable Post). system allows for the adjustment of string posts for the appropriate tension of each string.

Compound Radius Fretboard (228mm to 305mm)

Offering the best of both worlds, the digitized compound radius fretboard is built to enhance both smooth chording and lead work in the upper register.

Seymour Duncan® Lari Basilio S-S-H pickups

Custom wound pickups that boast a medium output, enusring all the nuance and dynamics of your playing will come through. The highly flexible S-S-H configuration allows the LB-1 to cover a myriad of styles and tones with ease - from delicate cleans to aggressive gain.

dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch

The dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups.

Gotoh® T1702B tremolo

The T1702B tremolo bridge provides quick response and improved articulation. The 10.5mm string spacing allows for easy picking across strings and its snap-in construction makes it easy to load a tremolo arm. The tremolo block and saddles are made of brass, facilitating better overall resonance.

Luminlay side dot inlays

The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.