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Ibanez Josh Smith Signature FLATV1 Electric Guitar - Black — view 1

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Electric Guitar

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Ibanez Josh Smith Signature FLATV1 Electric Guitar - Black

Name: Ibanez Josh Smith Signature FLATV1 Electric Guitar - Black
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: NGM-CB650E0D
Price: 947.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: NGM-CB650E0DBrand: Ibanez

£947.99Inc. VAT

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Ready to Support Your Unique Musical Style Designed to support the unique musical style of world-renowned guitarist Josh Smith, the Ibanez Josh Smith Signature FLATV1 solidbody electric guitar combines world-class playability with classic tone. Its Soft "V" neck profile is expertly crafted to…

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What we do before it ships

Photographed on the bench so you see the exact instrument leaving us
Electronics bench-tested through a reference amp
Fresh strings fitted and stretched so it holds tune out of the box
Full workshop set-up: truss rod, action and intonation dialled in before dispatch
Nut slots checked for smooth, rattle-free tuning

Gigging playersHome recordingPractice & lessonsStudio sessions

Free insured UK delivery
30-day free returns
2-year Northgate warranty
Workshop set-up included

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01 — Full details

Ready to Support Your Unique Musical Style

Designed to support the unique musical style of world-renowned guitarist Josh Smith, the Ibanez Josh Smith Signature FLATV1 solidbody electric guitar combines world-class playability with classic tone. Its Soft "V" neck profile is expertly crafted to balance the hefty feel of a vintage neck with the speed and comfort that modern players demand. Thanks to its carefully curved fretboard edges, you'll find the roasted maple fretboard — treated to Ibanez's S-Tech treatment for superior attack and enhanced sustain — extremely comfortable. And with a pair of custom Seymour Duncan pickups, you'll have a world of fat, bright tonal shades to explore. Complete with premium hardware — including Gotoh tuning machines and bridge, and Gotoh/Ibanez "In-Tune" saddles — the Ibanez Josh Smith Signature FLATV1 is a world-class guitar for a world-class guitarist.

S-Tech roasted maple neck for supreme playability

Josh Smith's musicality effortlessly drifts between blues, jazz, and, rock styles, and the Ibanez Josh Smith Signature FLATV1 supports it all. Inspired by the stout necks of '50s and '60s guitars, the FLATV1 features a Soft "V" neck profile that balances substance with ergonomic comfort. To complete the luxurious feel, its premium roasted maple fretboard — sonically enhanced with Ibanez's S-Tech roasting treatment — offers a smooth, refined feel thanks to expertly-curved fretboard edges.

Custom Seymour Duncan pickups deliver world-class tone

A leader in the realm of guitar pickups for decades, Seymour Duncans are a favorite among Irvine Art & Music guitarists across many styles. The Ibanez Josh Smith Signature FLATV1 is loaded with Josh's signature Seymour Duncan set, which combines a vintage-style neck pickup designed for increased output with a bridge pickup constructed with a mix of Alnico magnet types to support Josh Smith's unique musical voice.

Premium hardware for gig-ready reliability

Equipped with premium Gotoh hardware, the Ibanez Josh Smith Signature FLATV1 is primed for a lifetime of reliable performance. At the headstock, Gotoh machine heads provide impressive tuning precision and an ultra-smooth feel. The Gotoh F1803 bridge maximizes sustain and tuning stability. For the titanium "In-Tune" saddles, Gotoh and Ibanez collaborated to create superior saddles that eliminate side-to-side string slippage, in addition to featuring pre-calculated intonation points to help you always sound your best.

Ibanez Josh Smith Signature FLATV1 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

Signature guitar for world-renowned guitarist Josh Smith
S-Tech roasted maple neck and fretboard enhance tonal balance and sustain
Curved fretboard edges for a comfortable, sleek feel
Soft "V" neck profile balances the substantial feel of a vintage neck with the fast playability of a modern profile
Custom Seymour Duncan single-coil pickups deliver vintage tonality with increased output
Premium Gotoh hardware for long-term reliability
In-Tune titanium saddles feature pre-calculated intonation points for precise tuning and intonation
Special control knobs with extra knurling for more responsive control
Luminlay side dot inlays for easy visibility on dark stages

Tech Specs

GENERAL
Number of Strings6
Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
BODY
Body TypeSolidbody
Body ShapeJosh Smith Signature
Body MaterialAsh
Body FinishGloss Polyester
ColorBlack
NECK
Neck MaterialRoasted Maple
Neck ShapeFLATV
Neck JointBolt-on
Radius9.8"
Fingerboard MaterialRoasted Maple
Fingerboard InlayBlack Dots
Number of Frets21, Medium
Scale Length25.5"
Nut Width1.653"
Nut MaterialBone
HARDWARE
Bridge/TailpieceGotoh 3-Saddle Bridge
TunersGotoh
ELECTRONICS
Neck PickupFLATV Special Single-coil
Bridge PickupFLATV Special Single-coil
Controls1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
Switching3-way blade pickup switch
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings.010-.046
Case/Gig BagHardshell Case
Manufacturer Part Number: FLATV1BK

02 — From order to doorstep

Order placed

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Workshop check

Bench inspection and set-up, usually the same working day.

Packed & dispatched

Double-boxed and handed to the courier with tracking.

Delivered

Free insured delivery, 1–3 working days across mainland UK.

03 — Buying with confidence

Bought from a UK company

Northgate Music Co. is a UK-registered retailer. Every order is invoiced with VAT and covered by UK consumer law.

30-day returns

Change your mind within 30 days of delivery and we arrange a free return collection, then refund to your original payment method.

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04 — Questions about this product

Yes — we hold 8 in UK stock. Orders placed before 14:00 on a working day are picked the same day and dispatched with free insured tracked delivery, arriving in 1–3 working days.

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