Ibanez Yvette Young Signature YY20

The Ibanez Yvette Young Signature YY20 electric guitar, Californian musician Young’s latest signature model, really makes an impression on stage or in the studio. A devoted Ibanez endorsee and front-woman for math rock band Covet, Yvette is unveiling her Ibanez signature guitars to demonstrate her distinctive tones and seamless playing fluidity, characterised by rapid licks and nimble finger movements. The classic Ibanez aesthetic is always appealing, and the Signature YY20, Young’s second signature guitar in the range, boasts a delicious orange cream sparkle lacquer finish with flecks of metallic sparkle, a striking look whether soloing or driving the rhythm section.

The Signature YY20 is a reboot of popular single-coil tone instruments from bygone eras. Its lightweight alder body lies snugly against the body and provides a familiar response and comfortable carry weight, sculpted for greater ergonomics, while the bolt-on maple neck with its slim YY profile and fret-hugging low action supply a great platform for technical leadwork and tapping. Based on the brand’s cult classic Talman model, the YY20 is loaded with a pair of Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro pickups for a vintage foundation sound with a sugar-coated treble response. The sonic richness and crystalline expression when played softly contrasts vividly with the crunchy, bass heavy riffs the Signature YY20 is capable of when pushed through to its heaviest limits.

Yvette’s trademark technical fingerstyle playing depends equally on tuning stability and clarity of tone, which are guaranteed by the fixed six-saddle Gotoh GTC202 bridge and MG-T locking tuners. The Rosewood fretboard supplies the cherry on the cake, an attractive flourish to embellish the technical wizardry and comfortable, user-friendly design. Ibanez’s classic sound and effortless cool are both in strong evidence in this signature classic.

Features:

Covet guitarist Yvette Young's T-style signature axe
Builds upon Ibanez's popular Talman platform
Set up for FACGBE — perfect for tapping
Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro Tele pickups supply a vintage-y sweetness and musical breakup
Lightweight, sculpted alder body
Custom maple neck with 12-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard
Luminescent side dots keep you apprised of fret position on dark stages
Gotoh GTC202 bridge delivers real-deal Tele feel and professional performance
Gotoh MG-T locking tuners eliminate slipping behind the nut
Includes a set of Yvette-designed stickers