Ibanez KRYS10 Scott LePage

Ibanez KRYS10 Scott LePage review

The Ibanez KRYS10 Scott LePage is a signature guitar developed for the Polyphia guitarist. Its gold finish, ash body, ebony fingerboard, and gold-plated hardware give it a distinctive look, while the electronics and bridge offer a range of practical options. The model has been available since May 2023 and is listed at 1,522. The supplied pricing information does not specify a currency.

Owner feedback points to the playing feel and pickup sounds as the strongest reasons to choose this guitar. One buyer described the build and factory setup as carefully finished, with good fretwork, string seating, and intonation straight out of the box. That is useful context for a signature model in this price range, though individual setup and playing preferences can differ.

Body, neck, and playing feel

The body is made from ash, with no separate top. A bolt-on roasted maple neck meets an ebony fingerboard, and the guitar has 24 frets. The 648 mm scale is equivalent to 25.51 inches. Ibanez lists a 305 mm fingerboard radius and a 42 mm nut width, with a Graph Tech nut.

The neck uses Ibanez's AZ Oval C profile. Its listed thickness is 21 mm at the first fret and 23 mm at the 12th. These measurements provide a more useful sense of the neck than a general description such as "fast." In the owner report, the guitar felt comfortable in hand and was easy to play. That impression is subjective, but it aligns with the specifications of a conventional full-scale, 24-fret instrument.

White offset block inlays mark the fingerboard, with a special KRYS inlay at the 12th fret. One reported drawback is the low-contrast color of the side dots. They are gold against dark brown wood, which can make their positions harder to see. Players who rely on side markers in dim settings may want to check their visibility in person.

Fishman electronics and sound options

The KRYS10 has two Fishman Fluence Scott LePage Custom active pickups, one at the bridge and one at the neck. The control layout consists of one volume control, one tone control, a three-way pickup selector, and a voicing switch. That combination gives players more than one pickup configuration and tonal setting to work with, without a crowded control panel.

The owner feedback specifically praises the sound and the available pickup tones. The active electronics provide the different settings noted by the reviewer, who found the tonal choices convincing. The supplied comments do not describe exact frequency response or performance in particular musical styles, so those details are best judged by listening to the guitar through your own amplifier and effects. For players drawn to Scott LePage's sound, the signature pickups and voicing switch are central features, rather than decorative additions.

Gotoh tremolo and hardware

A Gotoh T1502 tremolo bridge handles pitch movement, while Gotoh MG-T locking tuners are fitted at the headstock. The hardware is gold-plated to match the body finish. The reviewer particularly liked the tremolo arm's threaded collar, which secures the arm without requiring an extra tool. That makes adjustment straightforward during normal use.

The guitar is supplied with D'Addario EXL110 strings in.010 to.046 gauges. As with any factory string set, players may choose a different gauge or tuning and then need an appropriate setup. The reported factory intonation and string seating were good, but changing string tension can affect how the instrument feels and plays.

Included bag and overall value

Ibanez includes a gig bag, not a hard case. This is the clearest concern in the owner feedback. The buyer described the bag as very thin, suitable mainly for helping prevent scratches rather than providing meaningful protection during transport. If you expect to travel with the guitar regularly, budget for a separate case or a more protective bag. A case is not included.

The KRYS10's appeal rests on its comfortable playing feel, active pickup options, distinctive finish, and well-regarded setup in the reported example. The main compromises in the available feedback are the hard-to-see side dots and the limited protection offered by the supplied bag. Players considering it should assess those details alongside the signature electronics and Gotoh tremolo. Based on the buyer's experience, the guitar itself made a strong impression, and the owner said they would choose it again.