The DN is the new standard in heavy metal rock guitar. As its "Darkstone" series name suggests, strong construction and smart body style combine for a powerful, clean sound. The Tight-Tune Bridge is sturdy and resonant, and the tailpiece comes equipped with the Ball-End Stopper for more lock-in on strings - both are features originally designed by Ibanez.

Tight-Tune Bridge/Tailpiece

Solid as a rock, the Tight-Tune bridge and tailpiece were designed to lock down securely and prevent any kind of wobble or movement. Each saddle is locked into the base plate, and the bridge is anchored by stud bolts into the body of the guitar. Furthermore, the studs are also locked onto the base plate so that the maximum vibration from the string is transferred to the body.

PP1 Pickups

The tube pole-piece construction of the new pickups designed for the Ibanez Darkstone offers quick response, sparkling clarity and added harmonics for a humbucker sound.

Escutcheon

The original pickup mounting ring, specially designed for the Darkstone, keeps the pickup parallel to the strings at all times. Unlike the usual mounting rings, this one enables the pickups to catch equal vibrations from each string and avoid tone loss.

Set-In Neck Construction

Set-In Neck construction on the DN-series provides massive sustain and playing comfort.

Features:

• neck type DN Sapele set-in neck
• body Sapele body
• fret Medium frets
• bridge Tight-Tune bridge
• tailpiece Tight-Tune tailpiece
• neck pu PP1-N (H) neck pu
• bridge pu PP1-B (H) bridge pu
• hardware color Cosmo Black