Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Ikon releases Arachnoid guitar

Ikon Custom Guitars is introducing its first production models to the guitar market. The Arachnoid 1is 100% hand built in the USA using traditional and innovative techniques. After years of effort to challenge conventional appearances and styles of guitars, Ikon Customs feels it has finally reached a new pinnacle in guitar design, appearance and manufacturing.

The body of the Arachnoid 1is constructed of a poplar wood core for strength and tone and a proprietary resin compound that allows the builders to sculpt and shape finished bodies into new and innovative designs. The resin compound took many prototypes and years to finalize before committing to final production. In addition to the proprietary compounds, Ikon Customs also builds bodies using other materials such as fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar. Founder and President, Marc Anthony H. Bertone feels that with these new materials, his design concepts will be limitless.

The Arachnoid 1 is available in three models:

Arachnoid1 Weaver:
Red Oak Neck and Fretboard
Dyed fretboard, printed graphic "tatooed" on
Poplar headstock with a walnut veneer
Death Dealer high output passive pickup
Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
IKON Grip USA locking tuners
Proprietary resin formula over Poplar body
Adjustable aluminum nut
Custom airbrushed paintjob
Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
chrome, black or gold hardware
25.5" scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20" radius
MSRP: $999

Arachnoid1 Recluse:
Maple, Walnut, Bloodwood or Purpleheart neck and fretboard
Inlaid Aliencult Skull logo
Poplar headstock with Carbon Fiber or exotic burl veneer
Death Dealer high output pickup or Stealth active pickup
Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
IKON Grip USA locking tuners
Proprietary resin formula with hand-laid fiberglass over Walnut body
Adjustable aluminum nut
Custom airbrushed paintjob
Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
chrome, black or gold hardware
25.5" scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20" radius
MSRP: $1999

Arachnoid1 Widow:
Cocobolo or Bocote (or any other exotic wood; subject to availability and may affect final pricing) neck and fretboard
Inlaid Aliencult Skull logo, LED glowing fret markers
Poplar headstock with Carbon Fiber or exotic burl veneer
Death Dealer high output pickup or Stealth active pickup
Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
IKON Grip USA locking tuners
Proprietary resin formula with hand-laid fiberglass and carbon-fiber over Walnut body
Adjustable aluminum nut
Custom airbrushed paintjob; ours or your choice of colors
Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
chrome, black, gold or any painted color hardware
25.5" scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20" radius
MSRP: $2999

About Ikon Customs
Established in 2006 with the intent of changing the world of guitars and musical instruments, Founder and President Marc Anthony H. Bertone set out to find new and unique approaches to designing musical instruments that defied tradition and style. What started as a hobby in the garage has now turned into a lifetime pursuit and career. www.ikoncustoms.com

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