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Signature HSS from CHON's Mario Camarena





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As one half of CHON's rock-candy melodic assault, Mario Camarena depends on his Ibanez signature guitar to deliver the goods and keep on ticking, night after night. The MAR10's comfortably curvaceous, tonally rich sculpted basswood body and C-profile roasted maple neck and fingerboard, radiused to 12" and handsomely appointed with Sharkteeth inlays and 24 long-lasting stainless-steel frets, gives the MAR10 unbelievable comfort against the body and the feeling of luxury in the hand. Ibanez's Super All Access Neck Joint seamlessly mates body and neck for unfettered access even into the highest frets. Seymour Duncan Hyperion HSS passive Alnico V pickups, powered by Ibanez's 9-way dyna-MIX9 switching system, endow the MAR10 with a wealth of great lead and rhythm tones that are just itching to find their way onto your tracks. A full outfit of rock-solid Gotoh hardware ? MG-T locking tuners and a T1502 trem bridge ? lets players whammy, dive, and texturize to heart's content without fear of dropping tuning mid-set. Stake your claim in a piece of CHON's tonal foundation ? check out the Ibanez MAR10 Mario Camarena signature electric guitar from Sweetwater.





Roasted maple neck and fingerboard





The MAR10’s roasted maple neck offers increased stability, durability, water resistance, and tolerance to temperature changes. And it’s supremely comfortable ? its fingerboard edge was finished with a smooth curve that extends through the border between the fingerboard and the neck to the fingerboard itself. Beyond that, this guitar’s AZ oval C-shaped neck fills your hand nicely at the lower frets, while providing a more modern feel when you’re playing up high. Luminescent side dots give you a great point of reference on dark stages.





Mario's signature Ibanez MAR10 packs nine voicings via its HSS Hyperion pickups and dyna-MIX 9 switching.


Duncan Hyperion pickups dyna-MIX 9 switching





The Ibanez MAR10's Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups are among the most balanced-sounding we've heard here at Sweetwater. Laid out in an HSS configuration, these pickups yield a moderate output and sport Alnico V magnets, which preserve the clarity of your fundamental tone in high-gain situations. You'll also benefit from a dynamic and clear pick attack. Beyond that, Ibanez's dyna-MIX 9 switching system provides nine different pickup combinations via a mini toggle and 5-way blade switch. Whatever tone you're hearing in your head, the MAR10 can achieve it.





Gotoh T1502 tremolo bridge





Developed in collaboration with Gotoh, the MAR10’s T1502 allows for effortless string skipping and hybrid picking thanks to narrow string spacing. Loading the guitar’s tremolo arm is a breeze by virtue of the T1502’s snap-and-hold socket, and its arm torque adjuster allows for fine adjustments without any tools. The T1502’s stud lock screws lock the stud bolts in place, enhancing the instrument’s resonance and providing excellent tuning stability. Beyond that, the T1502’s 2-point floating tremolo system achieves an astoundingly smooth tremolo motion in either direction.





Ibanez MAR10 Mario Camarena Signature Guitar Features:


Signature electric from CHON guitarist Mario Camarena


Seymour Duncan Hyperion HSS pickups maintain their clarity clean or slathered in saturation


dyna-MIX 9 switching system provides 9 different pickup combinations


Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer stability and durability


AZ Oval C neck profile fills your hand nicely down low while providing a more modern feel up high


Iconic Sharkteeth fingerboard inlays


24 stainless steel frets yield a 6-octave stretch and endless durability


Gotoh T1502 tremolo provides excellent tuning stability


Gotoh MG-T locking tuners and a TUSQ nut offer reliable intonation