Music Man Kaizen 6 Chalk

An Avant-Garde Signature in the Music Man Lineage

Born from the collaboration between Ernie Ball Music Man and visionary Tosin Abasi, the Kaizen 6 stands as a flagship model of the modern range. Its alder body, free of flat surfaces, hugs the player and promotes relaxed playing, whether standing or sitting. The matching sculpted headstock and satin "Chalk" finish reinforce a decidedly contemporary identity.

Who Is It For and What Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking precision and speed. Its clear and articulated response suits modern styles: progressive metal, djent, fusion, math-rock, and experimental music, while remaining comfortable for ambient clean textures or demanding pop/rock rhythms.

The Sound

The HT humbucker at the bridge delivers a tight attack, precise lows, and bright highs for punchy rhythms and cutting leads. At the other end, the Offset Mini humbucker at the neck provides detailed clarity and controlled warmth, perfect for arpeggios and clean tones. The customized middle position intelligently balances brightness and body. The alder/torrefied maple/ebony combination, paired with stainless steel frets, enhances projection, sustain, and intonation stability, while the multi-scale tremolo maintains tuning stability even during expressive use.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original feel, opt for 10-46 gauge strings (same gauge as factory setup). A quality standard strap and a guitar stand (floor or wall mount) are perfectly suitable. Recommended maintenance: microfiber cloth for the satin finish and appropriate conditioner for the ebony fretboard.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel

Model	Kaizen 6 "Chalk"	Inlays	white dots
Body	alder	Headstock	matching sculpted; size 6.89" / 175 mm
Finish	satin	Neck color	natural
Shape	ergonomic angular body, no flat surfaces	Black hardware	pickup covers, tremolo, control knobs, tuners
Bridge	Music Man Custom multi-scale tremolo with cover	Nut	Music Man specification (high stability)
Dimensions	width 13.86" / 352 mm; thickness 1.61" / 41 mm; length 38.00" / 965 mm	Pickups	Music Man Custom Wound HT Bridge Humbucker (bridge); Music Man Custom Wound Offset Mini Neck Humbucker (neck)
Neck	torrefied figured maple, thin profile, 5-bolt neck joint	Selector	3-position toggle switch, custom middle position
Fretboard	ebony, "Infinity Radius" (enhanced treble side visibility)	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Frets	24 Medium Jumbo stainless steel	Shielding	cavity coated with graphite acrylic resin; aluminum control cover
Multi-scale scale length	24.75" / 628 mm (treble side) to 25.5" / 648 mm (bass side)	Strings installed	10p-13p-17p-26-36-46 (Ernie Ball RPS 10 Slinkys)
Nut width	1.69" / 43 mm; width at last fret: 2.26" / 57.5 mm	Number of strings	6
Tuners	Steinberger Gearless locking	Case	Mono gig bag or G&G hard case included depending on batch