Ibanez TOD10NL-TKF Tim Henson Lefthand
The Ibanez TOD10NL-TKF in detail
About Tim Henson
In 2011, Tim Henson founded the band Polyphia together with his co-guitarist Scott LePage, bassist Clay Gober, drummer Brandon Burkhalter and singer Lane Duskin. The group released their debut EP Resurrect the same year. A year later Lane Duskin left the band and Polyphia continued as an instrumental group. From the start Tim Henson’s inventiveness and distinctive playing technique were cornerstones of the Polyphia sound. After another EP, the band used crowdfunding to release their debut album Muse in 2014. Polyphia were then signed to Equal Vision Records, who reissued the debut album in 2015. In autumn 2015 the band toured the US with Invent, Animate and headliners Erra. In 2022 the band released their fourth studio album Remember That You Will Die, featuring guest musicians including Steve Vai. The album entered the US album charts at No. 33. Online magazine Loudwire placed Remember That You Will Die on their list of the 50 best rock and metal albums of 2022 and named Playing God Song of the Year 2022.
You can rock with nylon strings too
The TOD10NL-TKF in a left-handed version is, unlike Tim’s other Ibanez signature guitars, an acoustic with nylon strings, but it’s not a conventional classical guitar. It has a noticeably shallower body, featuring a solid Sitka spruce top with back and sides in sapele. Thanks to the sound port in the side you can hear yourself much better while playing. The TOD10NL-TKF’s neck with a slim C profile is made of Nato, and the walnut fretboard is adorned with the eponymous Mother-of-Pearl Tree of Life inlay. The built-in Ibanez AEQ210TF preamp with integrated tuner delivers the perfect amplified sound. The top finished in Transparent Black Flat, the pearloid body binding and the gold-plated tuners showcase this special instrument perfectly and give it a refined, high-quality look. Tim used this guitar to record, among other things, the song Playing God, which you can hear in this video.
Olli follows up
Olli also took a closer look at the Ibanez new releases and, of course, the TOD10N-TKF, and he grilled an Ibanez expert with questions about the new model on your behalf. Here you can watch the result and find out, in passing, which Ibanez model the TOD10N is based on, how it manages to sound so amazingly good even without a traditional sound hole, and where the name Tree of Death originates. Check it out!
Product information "Ibanez TOD10NL-TKF Tim Henson Lefthand"
The thin, compact body and the excellent access to the upper frets contribute to the outstanding playability of this guitar.
It has reduced feedback because there is no soundhole on the top. The fan bracing typical of classical guitars gives this instrument a warm, natural nylon-string tone.
The solid Sitka spruce top offers an enormous frequency range, delivering wave upon wave of shimmering highs together with tight mids and a full-bodied low end. Back and sides of sapele provide a rich, warm midrange and a bright tone. The Fishman® S-Core pickup accurately transmits the full guitar sound to any amplification system you connect to. The AEQ210TF preamp provides the extra punch of an onboard EQ and the convenience of an easy-to-read digital tuner. The combination of a narrow 46-mm nut and a 400R fretboard radius makes fretting easy. The sound port on the side of the body lets you feel and hear the pure acoustic tone of this guitar more clearly and directly.
"Tree of Death" fretboard inlay - The name and design of this fretboard inlay are a nod to the iconic Ibanez "Tree of Life" inlay, but with a twist.
- Back / Sides: Sapele
- Bridge: Walnut
- Color/ Finish: Black
- Construction / Acoustic: Solid (Top)
- Country of Origin: Indonesia
- Cutaway: yes
- Finish: Matt
- Fretboard: Walnut
- Includes: Allen wrench
- Neck: Nato
- Nut Width: 46,0 mm
- Scale Length: 25,5" (648 mm)
- Size: 4/4
- Strings From Manufacturer: D'Addario XTC45
The Japanese instrument maker Ibanez can look back on a long tradition in guitar and bass construction. Although Ibanez initially made a name for itself with idiosyncratic copies of traditional models from makers like Gibson and Fender, its own series gradually emerged, such as the Iceman, JEM, Artcore and RG. In the 1980s the company became particularly well known in the heavy sector with instruments that stood out for their modern features, distinctive design and excellent playability. Innovations such as 7- and 8-string guitars, born from fruitful collaborations with artists like Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Meshuggah, further helped to establish Ibanez's strong reputation. Today the manufacturer offers an extensive range, from entry-level guitars and basses to exotic Custom Shop models. In addition, Ibanez also impresses in the field of effects and amplifiers, as the classic TS9 Tubescreamer proves. Here you'll find a comprehensive selection of guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects and accessories from Ibanez.
Want to sound like Tim Henson?
Then take a look at the products below. Alternatively, you can also visit Tim’s personal artist page and find out more about his gear there.
