Ibanez FRH20QMNCTL Cosmic Blue Starburst Low Gloss
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A Modern Approach to Nylon Guitars in a "Crossover" Spirit
The FRH20QMN is aimed at guitarists who enjoy the roundness and attack of nylon strings but want playing characteristics close to an electric guitar. Its modified hollow FRH format, compact and ergonomic, emphasizes comfort, access to 22 frets, and control in amplification, without sacrificing the "classical" DNA thanks to the fan bracing.
For Which Guitarists and Styles
Ideal for intermediate to advanced musicians (and electric players switching to nylon), the Ibanez FRH20QMN excels in pop, latin, fingerstyle, jazz, variety, vocal accompaniment, and all situations where a comfortable, precise, and easy-to-amplify nylon guitar is desired. Its thin body and modern dimensions favor chord transitions, high positions, and ensemble playing.
The Sound
The flamed maple top provides a clear and structured response with precise attack, while the sapele back and sides enhance warm and present midrange. The fan bracing, typical of classical guitars, helps preserve a natural, supple, and singing nylon character. On stage, the Ibanez undersaddle pickup faithfully reproduces the dynamics of nylon strings, and the Ibanez AEQ210T preamp allows quick adjustment of bass and treble, with a readable built-in tuner. The absence of a soundhole helps contain feedback, and the side sound port improves direct sound perception for more nuanced playing.
Technical specifications
| Format | Classical Cutaway | Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 22 |
| Cutaway | Yes | Neck Type | Glued |
| Strings | nylon | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Gradient |
| Top | Flamed maple | Finishing | Satin |
| Back&Sides | Sapelli | Hardware | Gold |
| Shape | FRH | Inlays | Acrylic and abalone blocks |
| Back and sides | Sapele | Bridge | Rosewood |
| Bracing | Fan bracing | Nut | Bone |
| Finish | Satin polyurethane | Saddle | Bone |
| Total length | 990 mm | String spacing | 11.6 mm / 0.46" |
| Type | C profile | Tuners | Classic gold tuners |
| Joint | Set-in | Pickup | Ibanez Undersaddle |
| Joint position | 16th fret | Preamp | Ibanez AEQ210T with built-in tuner |
| Material | Nyatoh | Controls | 1 volume, bass, treble |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 21 mm | Switches | Tuner on/off, phase inversion |
| Thickness at 7th fret | 22 mm | Output | 6.35 mm (1/4") jack |
| Scale length | 25.5 inches / 648 mm | String gauges | .028 / .032 / .040 / .028W / .035W / .044W |
| Nut width | 46 mm / 1.81" | Special strings | D'Addario XTC45 |
| Width at 14th fret | 58 mm / 2.28" | Tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Number of frets | 22 | Included accessories | Allen wrench |
| Radius | 15.75 inches / 400 mm | Battery required | 1 x 9V |
Questions frequently asked
Is the FRH20QMN suitable for switching from electric guitar to nylon strings?
With a 648 mm scale length, a 400 mm radius, and a 46 mm nut width, this model features contemporary neck markers. Its slim body and cutaway facilitate a feel closer to that of a modern guitar.
How to connect this Ibanez nylon guitar to an amplifier or PA system?
The onboard electronics combine an Ibanez under-saddle pickup and an AEQ210T preamp. The output is via a 6.35 mm jack. Volume, bass and treble controls, phase reversal, and the built-in tuner are accessible on the preamp.
Which strings should be used on this guitar?
The setup is intended for a normal tension nylon set, type .028 / .032 / .040 / .028W / .035W / .044W.
What sound does the flamed maple top provide?
The flamed maple top promotes a crisp attack and quick response. The sapele back and sides provide warmer midrange, while the fan bracing maintains the flexibility of the nylon strings.
Is the FRH20QMN suitable for stage use?
Its lack of a soundhole rosette and the presence of a side sound port help reduce unwanted feedback when amplified. Gold classical tuning machines, a rosewood bridge, and bone nuts complete a configuration designed for electro-acoustic use.
