Ibanez KIKO100 Kiko Loureiro Signature Guitar, Rosewood Fretboard, Transparent Ruby Red

Ibanez is proud to introduce Kiko Loureiro to our artist roster. As a lead guitarist of the one of the most successful Brazilian progressive metal bands, Angra, Kiko has been highly praised internationally for his versatile and virtuosic guitar playing, gaining a reputation as a "player's player" in the international guitarist scene. In addition to Angra, Kiko is quickly forging his own solo career, and is turning heads worldwide - specifically in his new home base of the United States. Kiko has released four exceptional solo albums so far (his latest titled Sounds of Innocence), in which he displays his rich ethnic background and skills as a guitarist, ranging from Latin, traditional Brazilian jazz, fusion, as well as metal.

"I am very happy to be a part of the Ibanez family! There is a mix of many different musical influences in my playing style, so I need my guitars from Ibanez to be well-rounded in order to cover everything I want to do on the guitar. Ibanez and I worked for a long time on these models, going over many different neck shapes and body shapes before deciding on what works best for me as a player, and I feel that we have nailed it with the KIKO models. I'm really happy and excited about my new signature Ibanez KIKO models, and I hope that you are excited too!"

5pc Maple/Walnut neck

The 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack.

Deep and beveled lower horn scoop

It allows better and multidirectional high fret access.

Rosewood fretboard

Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.

Scalloped Fretboard on 19-24th frets

For easier high note bending and tapping.

Flamed Maple top / Alder body

The Flamed Maple top displays a beautiful wood grain. The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain.

DiMarzio® KIKO original pickups

Kiko plays a wide range of music, from metal to jazz fusion, and the pickups were designed to reflect this range of sound. The neck and bridge humbuckers have medium output and a balanced sound in terms of frequency response. The single-coil middle pickup is more powerful and warmer-sounding than a typical vintage single-coil in order to balance well with the neck and bridge pickups.

Gotoh® machine heads

Gotoh® machine heads provide super precision, smooth feel, and minimal back lush.

Edge tremolo

The masterpiece Edge bridge offers exceptional tuning stability, precise intonation adjustment, and playing comfort.

Special Wiring switch on volume control (push/pull)

The Special Wiring switch offers more versatility to your sound.

Tilt-in Jack

Tilt-positioned output jack on the guitar holds cables securely.