{"product_id":"ibanez-k7yin","title":"Ibanez K7YIN James \"Munky\" Shaffer Signature 7-String - Matte Black","description":"[custom_html]\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__brand\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/brand_ibanez.png?49\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"58\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info__description__text\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7-String Electric Guitar, Signature, with Okoume Body, Maple\/Walnut Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Lo-Pro Edge 7 Tremolo - Matte Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n[\/custom_html][video]https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9rshpkK5_6s[\/video]\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to channel the raw energy of nu-metal, James \"Munky\" Shaffer’s signature Ibanez K7YIN is a fierce fusion of aggressive style and high-performance engineering — tailor-made to capture his iconic tone with Korn. As the latest evolution of Munky’s custom-spec’d K7, this malevolent metal machine unleashes a guttural sonic assault with every downstroke, combining chaos, groove, and surgical precision into a true riff weapon. This untouchable extended-range axe pairs a resonant okoume body with a 5-piece maple\/walnut neck carved into a sleek Wizard II-7 profile for effortless speed and control. A 24-fret, 16-inch-radius ebony fingerboard delivers smooth, friction-free maneuverability, perfect for complex phrasing and aggressive rhythm work. Built to handle dropped tunings and sonic punishment, the K7YIN comes loaded with a pair of DiMarzio Blaze humbuckers, voiced specifically for 7-string guitars. They deliver crushing output and tight low-end response, with scooped mids to keep your tone clear, not muddy. For trem-based theatrics, the Lo-Pro Edge 7 double-locking tremolo — complete with Munky’s signature U-bar — holds up under extreme pitch dives and snaps right back to pitch-perfect tuning. Finishing touches include a bold K-7 12th-fret inlay, glow-in-the-dark side dots, stealthy black hardware, and a sleek satin finish ready for the spotlight. Factory-tuned to Munky’s preferred A Standard, the K7YIN honors the legacy of nu-metal while pushing its sonic boundaries into the future.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThoughtless tuning, ruthless riffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs one of Ibanez’s fastest necks to date, the 5-piece maple and walnut Wizard II-7 neck on the K7YIN provides you with a wide platform for all varieties of fleet-fingered fretboard action. This slim and super-comfortable neck lets you pull off lightning-fast runs, arpeggios, and hammer-ons with ease, while still giving you the substance needed for fretting thunderous, down-tuned chords. Additionally, the K7YIN's Lo-Pro Edge 7 tremolo facilitates ultra-twisted pitch assaults, but with a streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners, ensuring that your hand won't get hung up on your bridge in the midst of a down-turned maelstrom of riffage. Quite the contrary, you’ll barely know it’s there, and thanks to its locking studs, you'll also benefit from extreme tuning stability. Furthermore, this axe's Lo-Pro Edge 7 also incorporates Munky's trademark U-bar, enabling you to slam whammy effects straight from your palm — no trem arm required. To put it concisely, the K7YIN is a 7-string workhorse built for riff-heavy playing styles where palm-muted chugs reign supreme.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA.D.I.D.A.S.: All DiMarzios Inspire Down-tuned Aggression Spectacularly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ibanez K7YIN comes loaded with a set of DiMarzio Blaze humbuckers. Voiced specifically for down-tuned 7-string electric guitars, the Blaze bridge pickup boasts a hot bass response to give your extended-range riffage added impact, along with scooped mids to keep things from getting too muddy. Moreover, its articulate character allows individual notes to penetrate heavy distortion while giving clean sounds a stunning hi-fi quality. The Blaze neck pickup also produces scooped mids, along with warm yet subdued bass to avoid unnecessary sludge. At Sweetwater, we've also coaxed ear-grabbing jazz tones out of the K7YIN's neck pickup using a clean amp. Lastly, a single Volume knob and a 3-way pickup selector grant you the precision you need to make your riffs sound — and feel — like unapologetic gut punches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eJames \"Munky\" Shaffer: nu-metal pioneer and avant-garde innovator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames Shaffer — widely known as “Munky” — is a founding member of the groundbreaking alternative metal band Korn. Alongside fellow guitarist Brian “Head” Welch, Munky helped define the nu-metal genre with his signature down-tuned riffs and dark, textured guitar tones. His playing style blends percussive palm-muted chugs, syncopated rhythms, controlled feedback, pinch harmonics, and expressive slide and finger-tapped elements. This unique approach has inspired generations of guitarists and influenced the evolution of subgenres like metalcore, djent, and other heavy, experimental styles. In 2012, Munky released a self-titled album with his side project, Fear and the Nervous System, which garnered acclaim for its layered production and boundary-pushing sound. Outside of Korn, Munky comprises one-half of the experimental electronic duo Venera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Ibanez Says...\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJonathan Davis [Vocals], James \"Munky\" Shaffer [Guitar], Brian \"Head\" Welch [Guitar], Reggie \"Fieldy\" Arvizu [Bass] and Ray Luzier [Drums] Certain bonds last forever. No matter what happens, they can't be bent, bruised, or broken. There's something indescribable that fastens them together, and the links only tighten with time. The members of KORN built that kind of bond back in 1993 the first time that Jonathan Davis, James \"Munky\" Shaffer, Reginald\"Fieldy\" Arvizu, and Brian \"Head\" Welch decided to make music as a unit. They shed blood, sweat, and tears in the studio and on stage, fashioning an undeniable, unsettling, and unique sound that would permanently alter the course of rock music. After six seminal albums, two Grammy Award wins, and countless sold out shows,Head left the group in 2004 to face down the demons of addiction on his own. KORN soldiered on, permanently adding drummer Ray Luzier to the fold in 2007 and releasing four more epic full-length releases, most recently 2011's groundbreaking dubstep-metal hybridThe Path of Totality. Nevertheless, they kept the door open for the return of their brother. In 2012, a triumphant and tear-filled reunion happened on stage as the group headlined the Carolina Rebellion festival with Headreprising his legendary part on \"Blind.\" The initial bond came back into focus, but it was time to change the game again. It was time for a Paradigm Shift… That brings us to KORN's eleventh studio album, THE PARADIGM SHIFT. With Head back in the fold, the group retreated to where it all began-Bakersfield. Writing new music in a hometown rehearsal spot, everything immediately felt as if it was meant to be. \"We're all at the right place in our lives,\" admits Head. \"That's the main reason I came back. There's nothing negative out here anymore. Things had really changed. Everybody has his head on straight. The opportunity to rejoin the band presented itself and I thought, 'I've know these guys for my whole life. Love is unconditional. The time to reconcile is right now.' Every sign was there for me. When I left, I rebuilt myself. The guys did as well. It's better than ever.\" Jonathan agrees, \"When he came back, it was really like he never left. We always wanted him to come back when he was ready and everything was right. Carolina Rebellion opened all of our eyes. I'm so happy. We were all ready to take the next step together and make our best record.\" \"This was a dream of mine all along,\" smiles Ray. \"Ever since I joined, I wanted to have the privilege of playing behind the four original members. The magic between them is indisputable.\" \"Everybody had to go through his respective trials and tribulations to have a clear vision of what we really wanted as a band,\" Munkyelaborates. \"We wanted to have fun again. That's what we're doing. We have a renewed vitality. We're all dads. We think about tomorrow. That's something we didn't do ten years ago. We didn't care. We care about our health and our families. That's given us the perspective necessary to make the best music possible. That music is going to be around forever so we want to be proud of it.\" Kicking off 2013, they holed up in the studio with producer Don Gilmore [Linkin Park, Three Days Grace] for the first time. Without any pretense or pandering, everybody clung to the collective goal of writing the record of his career thus far. \"It sounds like what we've always wanted to sound like,\" explainsFieldy. \"We've been playing together for so many years now. We're inspiring ourselves to do something more challenging, but it's ultimately still Korn.\" Part of that push came from Gilmore. The producer encouraged the musicians to focus on song craft. With that in mind, the group churned out some of its most hypnotic and heavy hooks ever. \"He took everything to another level,\" Ray goes on. \"He's not just a producer. He's also a musician, and he really got down and dirty with the structures. It was instantaneous, and I feel like he brought the best out of us.\" Jonathan chuckles, \"Don's crazy. He pushed me in a nice way. He used some Jedi powers to move me in the right direction. It wasn't like pulling teeth. It was awesome. I can't say enough great things about him.\" \"I feel like he effectively pulled us out of our comfort zone,\" concursMunky. \"He encouraged us to try new harmonies and chord voicings. We arrived at this new vision of chaos as a result. This is where we're supposed to be today. It's no coincidence. We're supposed to have this moment and this album.\" It feels meant to be on the likes of \"Punishment Time,\" where foreboding guitars decay into a cinematically destructive bridge. Meanwhile, Jonathan's vampiric, vitriolic, and visceral snarl drives \"Lullaby for a Sadist\" through a clean guitar reprieve with a dose of theatrical panache. \"Love \u0026amp; Meth\" tempers teetering seven-string violence with a towering refrain. Then, there's the first single \"Never Never.\" A slow hulking beat stomps into screeching electronics before bleeding out on a bouncy chorus evocative of the swooping prowess of \"Got the Life\" and \"Freak on a Leash.\" \"It was an amazing night when we finished that song,\" the singer says. \"It's a relationship song. You go through that shit and you get hurt so bad. Then you think, 'It's not worth it anymore. I'm not going to fucking love again.' You experience so many pressures to be a good dad, a good husband, a good lover, or whatever. Being in a relationship is a lot of work.\" During recording, Jonathan and his young sons Zeppelin and Pirate moved into the studio. As dad recorded, the boys drew pictures and provided a whole lot of inspiration. \"I wanted to live and breathe it,\" affirms Jonathan. \"Having my boys there was a part of the process for me. When I was a little kid, I used to watch my dad work in that same studio. It was trippy and full circle. I had my kids there now while I was doing my shit. It all had to line up for it to be what it was. We were camping out. It was like a big slumber party. I felt like a kid again. It really helped. I couldn't have done it without them.\" In some ways, the title encapsulates the group's very ethos. \"It's a shift in the way you look at things,\" explains Munky. \"I saw a piece of art on the internet related to The PARADIGM SHIFT. It was a picture of a duck, but if you backed up, it looked like a rabbit. You can see different things from other angles. To me, it's a new of thinking. It's a shift in consciousness. It's shift in the band towards a positive direction. We're the same people. We have the same elements. We just have a better outlook on our music.\" KORN have come a long way since their iconic self-titled debut, and they haven't stopped challenging themselves or heavy music. Why is that? It all goes back to that irreplaceable and inimitable bond. \"Our bond is at its tightest,\" concludes Head. \"Munky, Fieldy, Ray, Jonathan, and I strengthen each other. It's incredible having my friends back in my life. The fans are amazing. This is all for them. We have a gift, and we're giving it to them. They're uplifted by what we do. That's the biggest thing. There's nothing better than that.\" Jonathan leaves off, \"These are my brothers. We're doing exactly what we want to do. Yeah, this is a new chapter. This is also fucking Korn.\" - Rick Florino, June 2013.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWizard II-7 5pc Maple\/Walnut neck\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIbanez's thin, flat and fast Wizard neck is strong and sturdy and offers unlimited playability for demanding players\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony fretboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumbo frets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumbo frets contribute to smooth playability, especially for single-note playing.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDiMarzio® Blaze™ H-H pickups\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiMarzio® Blaze™ pickups were first introduced for our Universe guitars. With a scooped mid-range and just-right output level, they can handle everything from jazzy-clean tone to heavily distorted sound.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGotoh® machine heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGotoh® machine heads provide superior precision, a smooth feel, and excellent tuning accuracy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLo-Pro Edge tremolo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legendary Lo-Pro Edge bridge offers maximum playing comfort with its streamlined profile and recessed fine tuners. Locking studs contribute to tuning stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuminescent side dot inlays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe luminescent side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n[tabs] [tab title=\"FEATURES\"]\n\u003ch4\u003eIbanez K7YIN James \"Munky\" Shaffer Signature 7-String Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature 7-string electric guitar of James \"Munky\" Shaffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOkoume body bolted to a 5-piece maple\/walnut neck with a sleek Wizard II-7 profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24-fret, 16-in.-radius ebony fingerboard facilitates friction-free hand maneuverability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiMarzio Blaze humbuckers deliver high-impact, high-output tones with scooped mids to safeguard against muddiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlay expressively while maintaining your tuning stability with the Lo-Pro Edge 7 tremolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eU-bar enables you to slam whammy effects straight from your palm — no trem arm required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttention-grabbing K-7 12th-fret fingerboard inlay and vivid luminescent side dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMenacing black hardware and a spotlight-ready satin finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory tuned to Munky's preferred A standard tuning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"webtext-block--colcount\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\/tab] [tab title=\"SPECIFICATIONS\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolidbody\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eS Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLeft-\/Right-handed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of Strings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eNyatoh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody Finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSatin Polyurethane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-piece Maple\/Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck Shape\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWizard II-7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRadius\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFingerboard Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFingerboard Inlay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK7 Logo \u0026amp; Luminescent side dot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of Frets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24, Jumbo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScale Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut Width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.889\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNut Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlastic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBridge\/Tailpiece\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLo-Pro Edge 7 w\/U-Bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTuners\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGotoh®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNeck Pickup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiMarzio® Blaze Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiMarzio® Blaze Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e1 x Volume, 1 x Tone\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSwitching\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way blade pickup switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStrings\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eD'Addario EXL .010-.059\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCase Included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eK7YIN 4549763375780\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ca id=\"reviews\" class=\"anchor\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-reviews\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-reviews__header\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n[\/tab][\/tabs]","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48366882947286,"sku":"K7YIN","price":32995.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/1001\/files\/ibanez-k7yin-0.jpg?v=1781608558","url":"https:\/\/www.musicexperience.co.za\/products\/ibanez-k7yin","provider":"Music Experience","version":"1.0","type":"link"}