Bridging two musical worlds, the Ibanez FRH20 combines nylon-string richness with the sleek playability of a solidbody electric, giving you expressive depth without sacrificing speed and comfort. The eye-catching solid spalted maple top is supported with classical-style fan bracing, enabling this acoustic-electric guitar to vibrate freely for a resonant, well-balanced sound with plenty of sustain. The nyatoh neck sports a comfortable C shape, and you get easy access to the rosewood fingerboard, thanks to the cutaways that embellish both sides of the FRH20. Moreover, Ibanez electronics and an under-saddle pickup equip this attention-grabbing instrument with stellar plugged-in tone. From intimate fingerstyle passages to fiery flamenco runs, this hybrid guitar will empower your creativity across genres, making every performance a bold statement. Whether you're a classical player seeking modern flair or an electric guitarist craving a comfortable nylon-string instrument, the FRH20 will inspire you to explore exciting new sonic frontiers.
The FRH20 is designed around a modified FR hollowbody, providing you with the comfortable feel and sleek playability of a solidbody with the traditional tone of a nylon-string guitar. Much of this tone comes courtesy of this guitar's traditional fan bracing, which allows the eye-grabbing spalted maple top to vibrate freely, eliciting warm, rich tones, which really shine with classical and fingerstyle playing styles. Fan bracing also enhances the guitar's sustain and resonance, providing a well-balanced sound with outstanding low-end emphasis. Overall, Music Experience guitarists concur: the FRH20 offers a bold and innovative twist on the crossover nylon-string guitar.
The comfortably slim C neck on the Ibanez FRH20 is a vast departure from the massive chunk of a traditional nylon-string instrument, allowing you to fly up and down the fingerboard with ease. Next, the 1.8-inch nut width is slightly thinner than the standard two inches found on most classical guitars, providing you with plenty of space for fingerstyle playing without feeling cumbersome. Finally, while the typical nylon-string guitar has no radius, the Thinline's walnut neck is studded with a 15.75-inch radius, a design instantly familiar to musicians transitioning from an electric or steel-string acoustic.
The FRH20 sounds amazing acoustically. However, plug it in, and you'll be treated to an excellent response from this guitar's stunning tonewoods and Ibanez pickup. The thinline nylon acoustic-electric features an Ibanez T-bar under-saddle pickup that offers natural piezo-style sound with plenty of range. It's also a great pickup for those looking for a more percussive pickup, capturing palm hits and delivering a bass drum-like response. Lastly, there's also plenty of noise reduction to eliminate pesky overtones or buzzing; this means you're treated to the clear, natural sound of the FRH20's maple top and sapele back and sides.
FRH is designed for the guitarist who wants nylon string sounds and electric guitar-like playability at the same time. Its compact and thin body, superior high fret access, and combination of a narrow 46mm width nut and 400R fretboard radius contributes to the superb playability. It has less feedback as there’s no sound hole on the body top, so it's perfect for stage and home use. Its sound port on the body side allows you to feel and hear the pure acoustic tone of this guitar more clearly and directly.
The Spalted Maple top displays a beautiful wood grain.
The Nyatoh neck provides a rich mid-low end.
Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range.
Sapele back and sides offer a full-bodied and warm mid-range and a bright tone.
The Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup accurately reproduces the acoustic nature of the bass.
The AEQ210T preamp provides the extra punch of an onboard EQ and the convenience of an easy-to-read digital tune.
The Rosewood bridge transfers string vibration directly to the body, delivering a natural and warm tone.
Its thin, compact body and superior high fret access contribute to the superb playability of this guitar. It has less feedback as there’s no sound hole on the body top. Fan bracing, which is commonly used for classical guitars, allows this guitar to have a warm and natural nylon string sound.
The sound port on the body side allows you to feel and hear the pure acoustic tone of this guitar more clearly and directly.
The combination of a narrow 46mm width nut and 400R fretboard radius offers easy fingering.
| Body Type | Nylon |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | FRH |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 Nylon |
| Body Finish | Satin Polyurethane |
| Top Wood | Quilted Maple |
| Back & Sides Wood | Sapele |
| Neck Wood | Nyatoh |
| Neck Shape | C |
| Neck Radius | 15.75" |
| Body Bracing | Fan Bracing |
| Binding | Pearloid |
| Fingerboard Material | Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | White Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.8" |
| Nut Material | Plastic |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Rosewood |
| Tuners | Gold Classical |
| Electronics | Ibanez AEQ210T preamp w/Onboard tuner |
| Controls | Volume, Treble, Bass and Phase Switch |
| Strings | D'Addario .0280-.044 |
| Case Included | Sold Separately |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FRH20QMNCTL 4549763369994 |
