Ibanez K7YANG Signature Korn

An Ibanez 7-string in the lineage of game-changing models

When the 7-string guitar established itself as a new standard for exploring lower registers, Ibanez quickly took a major place in this realm. The K7YANG fits into this "performance-oriented" lineage, with a clear philosophy: modern playability, a clear sound under heavy saturation, and exemplary tuning stability to meet the demands of heavy riffs and dense arrangements.

For whom, and for which styles?

The Ibanez K7YANG is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want an effective 7-string, ready for studio and stage. It excels in modern metal, nu-metal, heavy rock, hardcore, and more broadly all styles requiring tight lows and precise articulation. Its fast neck and 24 frets also facilitate lead lines, wide intervals, and alternate picking.

The sound

The combination of a maple top and okoumé body promotes a sharp pick attack, with a clear response and good chord clarity in the low registers. The DiMarzio Blaze pickups in H-H configuration provide solid definition and a modern character, with scooped mids and an output level suited to heavy distortions without losing precision. The electronics remain intentionally straightforward (1 volume, 3-position selector) to quickly switch from neck pickup to bridge pickup or combine both. Finally, the EverTune bridge enhances playing consistency by maintaining tuning, which stabilizes attack and intonation-particularly appreciated on a 7-string.

Recommended compatible accessories

To preserve the original feel and balance, favor a 7-string set with gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059, for example the D'Addario EXL110-7 specified in the model's specs.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel

Body material	Okoumé	Inlay	Special K-7 inlay between the 11th and 13th frets
Top	Maple	Bridge	EverTune
Neck type	Wizard II-7	String spacing	10.3 mm / 0.41"
Construction	Bolt-on neck	Nut	Plastic
Material	Nyatoh	Tuners	Gotoh
Finish	Satin polyurethane	Hardware color	Gold
Nut thickness	19 mm / 0.75"	Neck pickup	DiMarzio Blaze (H)
Thickness at 12th fret	21 mm / 0.83"	Bridge pickup	DiMarzio Blaze (H)
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Controls	1 volume, 3-position selector
Nut width	1.89" / 48 mm	Type	Passive
Width at fretboard end	2.68" / 68 mm	String gauges	.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059
Number of frets	24	Special strings	D'Addario EXL110-7
Fret type	Jumbo	Tuning	1D, 2A, 3F, 4C, 5G, 6D, 7A
Fretboard	Rosewood	Included accessories	Hex key, EverTune key
Fretboard radius	15.75" / 400 mm