Ibanez ICHI10-VWM Vintage White Matte Signature Ichika Nito Quest
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Essential Information About the Ibanez M8M Guitar
Essential Information About the Ibanez M8M Guitar
- Ultra-practical headless format: compact nyatoh body, optimized balance, and immediate comfort, ideal for long playing sessions without fatigue.
- Fast and stable Wizard C neck: 3-piece roasted maple/bubinga with roasted maple "Birdseye" fingerboard, designed for precision, attack, and controlled sustain.
- Extended tonal palette in S-S-S: 3 passive ceramic R1 pickups, 5-position selector + dyna-MIX8 and Alter Switch for 8 combinations, including thicker humbucker-style series sounds.
- Built for reliability: independent Mono-Tune bridges, headless string locking, and luminescent side markers to keep your place on stage.
Manufacturer Information
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An Ibanez Headless Focused on Performance
The M8M fits within Ibanez's modern approach: an electric guitar designed to get straight to the point, with maximum playing ergonomics and secure tuning stability. The headless design reduces bulk, recenters weight, and eases transport, while the roasted maple/bubinga combination aims for excellent neck stability against climate variations and intensive sessions.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
This Ibanez is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking fast playability, precise response, and an instrument comfortable in demanding contexts. Thanks to the dyna-MIX8, you can switch from sharp funk tones to clear pop/rock sounds, then to thicker textures suited for fusion, math-rock, and modern metal. It responds very well to pedals, multi-effects, and volume/tone adjustments to shape your attack.
Tone
The three R1 single-coil pickups (ceramic, passive) deliver a crisp attack, firm lows, and clear highs, with definition that highlights fast runs and complex chords. The dyna-MIX8 expands the range: traditional positions are complemented by series combinations via the Alter Switch, ideal for gaining density and impact in riffs and leads. The nyatoh body provides present mids and a solid low-end foundation, while the roasted maple fingerboard promotes a lively and articulate response. The Mono-Tune bridges, adjustable string by string, enhance intonation and precision feel across the neck.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay true to the original setup, favor electric guitar string sets with gauges around .010/.046 compatible with standard E tuning. A strap (standard strap locks), a 6.35 mm jack cable, and a guitar stand are perfect for everyday use. For maintenance, a microfiber cloth is recommended, and since a gig bag is included, you're ready to transport the instrument safely.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SSS | Body | Nyatoh |
| Category | Headless | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | White |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Matt |
| Fingerboard | Roasted maple | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Format | compact, lightweight body, ergonomic design | Radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Bridge | Ibanez Mono-Tune (individual intonation and action adjustment) | Frets | Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Hardware color | satin chrome | Number of frets | 24 |
| Key | roasted "Birdseye" maple, "Step off-set" pearloid inlays | Pickups | R1 (S) neck, R1 (S) middle, R1 (S) bridge (passive / ceramic) |
| Side dots | luminescent | Selector | 5-way |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | System | dyna-MIX8 with Alter Switch (8 combinations, including humbucker-style series settings) |
| Nut width | 1.65" / 42 mm | Controls | 1 volume, 1 tone |
| Width at the 24th fret | 2.24" / 57 mm | Factory tuning | E standard (1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E) |
| Thickness at the 1st fret | 0.83" / 21 mm | String locking | custom Ibanez (headless) |
| Thickness at the 12th fret | 0.87" / 22 mm | Gig bag | included |
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Questions frequently asked
What is the scale length of the Ibanez ICHI10-VWM?
The scale length is 25.5 inches (648 mm), with a nut width of 42 mm and 24 Jumbo stainless steel frets.
Do the R1 pickups provide thicker tones?
The three passive single-coil R1 pickups with ceramic magnets are paired with the dyna-MIX8 system. The Alter Switch activates humbucker-style series combinations, adding more thickness for riffs and leads. A 5-position selector, volume, and tone control complete the setup.
Is this headless guitar suitable for math-rock and fusion?
This model is suitable for fusion, math-rock, and modern metal contexts thanks to its SSS pickups and the eight combinations of the dyna-MIX8. The roasted maple fingerboard and nyatoh body contribute to an articulate response with prominent mids.
How is the Ibanez headless guitar tuned?
Tuning is done at the fixed Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge, where each saddle allows individual adjustment of action and intonation. Factory tuning is standard E, with a recommended string gauge of .010/.046.
Is a gig bag included with the ICHI10-VWM?
A gig bag is included for transport. A standard strap with strap locks, a 6.35 mm jack cable, and a guitar stand are compatible with this instrument.
