Ibanez FLATV2 Josh Smith Signature Mint Sand

Electric Guitar – Ibanez FLATV2-MSN Josh Smith Signature

Signature model built to personal specifications

The Ibanez FLATV2-MSN is the result of a close collaboration between Ibanez and guitarist Josh Smith. While originally based on the Ibanez AZ series, this model has been extensively redesigned according to Josh’s requirements. Everything from the neck profile to the electronics, hardware, and body construction has been adapted. It is manufactured in Japan as part of the Ibanez Prestige series.

Neck and fingerboard

The neck is crafted from a single piece of S-Tech roasted maple, known for its exceptional stability and resistance to humidity changes. The fingerboard is also made from the same material, creating a consistent feel and appearance. The custom FLATV neck profile features a soft V-shape with a noticeably thicker feel compared to previous AZ models. Luminlay side dots provide visibility in dark environments.

Electronics and pickups

Equipped with custom-designed FLATV5 pickups from Seymour Duncan, the guitar offers a humbucker in the neck position and a specially wound single coil at the bridge using multiple Alnico magnet types. This combination delivers both clarity and fullness, making it suitable for a variety of playing styles.

Body and bridge

The body is made from ash and finished in a thin coating. It retains a traditional T-style “slab” shape without arm or belly contours. The neck is attached using a flat FLATV neck joint to maintain the tonal character of classic solid-body designs.

The bridge is an evolution of Gotoh’s In-Tune model, with titanium saddles that are both intonation-compensated and radius-matched to follow the fingerboard’s curvature. The design supports stable string alignment and consistent string pressure across all saddles.

Specifications

• Neck: FLATV S-Tech roasted maple
• Fingerboard: S-Tech roasted maple, ivory dot inlays
• Body: Ash
• Neck joint: FLATV bolt-on heel
• Frets: 21, medium nickel
• Fret treatment: Prestige edge finish
• Scale length: 648 mm (25.5")
• Nut width: 42 mm
• Width at 22nd fret: 58 mm
• Thickness at 1st fret: 22 mm
• Thickness at 12th fret: 24.5 mm
• Fingerboard radius: 250 mm
• Pickups: Seymour Duncan® FLATV5 Custom H (neck), S (bridge)
• Pickup plate: Steel
• Bridge: Gotoh® F1803, 10.5 mm string spacing
• Tuning machines: Gotoh slot-style
• Strings: D’Addario EXL110 (.010–.046)
• Case: Hardshell case included