Ibanez FRH10NBSF Thinline Nylon Acoustic-electric Guitar - Brown Sunburst

Due to the battery system this Guitar is not availabe in Australia

Ibanez has released a new standard-run version of Tim Henson's signature nylon-string guitar, the TOD10N, called the FRH10N. The FRH10N is available in either Natural Flat or Brown Sunburst Flat, and is a more affordable version of Henson's original guitar. While it shares many similarities with the TOD10N, there are a few differences that help bring down the price.

At its core, the FRH10N is built with the same high-quality materials as the TOD10N, including a solid Sitka spruce top and sapele back and sides. The guitar also features a side-mounted soundhole and a nyatoh neck with a walnut fretboard and a C-shape profile. The fretboard has 22 frets, but instead of Henson's intricate Tree of Death inlay, it has standard offset white dot alternatives. Other appointments include a walnut bridge, bone nut, and gold classical tuners.

Inside the guitar, you'll find the same fan bracing construction as the TOD10N, which was key to Henson and Polyphia's "Nuevo Flamenco" sound. This construction method is common in classical guitars and helps to create a rich, full-bodied sound.

The biggest difference between the two nylon-strings is in the electronics department. While the TOD10N has a Fishman Sonicore pickup, the FRH10N comes equipped with Ibanez's proprietary T-Bar Undersaddle pickup. This means that the FRH10N does not have the built-in controls found on Henson's signature guitar, such as Volume, Treble, Bass, and a tuner. However, this is what helps to keep the cost down for the FRH10N.

Despite these differences, the FRH10N is still a high-quality instrument that offers players the opportunity to experience the same great sound and playability as Henson's signature guitar at a more affordable price. It's clear that Ibanez put a lot of thought and care into the design of this guitar, and it shows in the attention to detail and the overall craftsmanship of the instrument.

Henson had to work hard to convince Ibanez to bring back one of its discontinued nylon-string models in order to create his signature guitar, and it's clear that his efforts paid off. The FRH10N is a testament to Henson's dedication to his craft and his desire to create a guitar that would not only meet his own high standards, but also be accessible to a wider audience. It's no wonder that the TOD10N was met with such success, and we have a feeling that the FRH10N will be just as popular. If you're in the market for a high-quality nylon-string guitar, the FRH10N is definitely worth checking out.