Metal / Modern Guitar

The K7YIN K7 Yin Munky Korn Signature by Ibanez is a 7-string guitar designed for Munky's energetic and technical playing. Its maple and walnut Wizard neck and ebony fingerboard offer comfort and precision ideal for exploring heavy riffs and fast solos. DiMarzio Blaze™ pickups reveal every nuance, from clean tone to powerful saturation, for an expressive tonal palette. With its Lo-Pro Edge7 bridge and tuning stability, this guitar faithfully follows every move, on stage and in the studio.

ARTICLE N° 117205
Imagine a guitar that has been designed as a direct extension of your body, capable of withstanding the raw power of Nu-Metal while retaining absolute playing finesse. This Ibanez K7YIN, signature of Munky from Korn, is built on a Nyatoh body, a wood that provides a warm sound bed, ideal for deep riffs. The neck is built around a 5-piece Wizard II structure of maple and walnut, for flawless stability despite the tension of the 7 strings. It's like a ribbon under your fingers: thin, flat and incredibly robust, it lets you play all 24 frets without ever feeling tired, even during the most intense sessions.

The ebony fingerboard makes for a luxurious, responsive feel. This noble, dense wood provides an immediate response to every note you attack, with singing highs and well-defined mids. You'll also notice the Jumbo frets, which make soloing so much easier: they require less pressure to make the string sound, giving you total freedom for your vibratos. To make sure you never lose your bearings, even in the total darkness of a stage, luminescent side dots discreetly guide you along the neck, a little attention that changes everything when the adrenalin is pumping and the lights go out.

Sound-wise, we're onto a legend of the genre with DiMarzio® Blaze™ pickups. They've got that distinctive hollowed-out midrange, which leaves plenty of room for clarity even with heavy distortion, while still being capable of producing some very jazzy clean tones. The Lo-Pro Edge7 bridge is a marvel of comfort: its low profile never gets in the way of your right hand, and with its locking system, you can rough up the vibrato while remaining perfectly in tune. Whether you're looking to carve dark textures or send out punchy rhythms, this guitar offers you a high-precision tool, designed by a master for those who don't want to compromise on power.
Tremolo
 Tremolo
Number of strings
 7
Number of frets
 24
Body Type
 Solid body
Nut width
 48,00 mm (1,890")
Neck material
 Walnut
Fingerboard material
 Ebony
Scale length
 600,00 mm (23,62")
Top material
 Nato
Pickup type
 Passives
String gauge
 010 - 059
Fingerboard radius
 400 mm (15,75")
Body material
 Nyatoh
Hardware color
 Nickel
Electronic
 Passive
Cutaway
 Yes
Artist
 Munky (James Christian Shaffer, Korn)
Finish
 Sandblaster
Pickup setup
 HH
Color
 Black
Assembly
 Bolt-on neck
  • Ibanez K7YIN K7 Yin Munky Korn Signature
  • 7-string electric guitar
  • Colour : Black
  • Signature: Munky (James Christian Shaffer, Korn)
  • Body: Nyatoh
  • Neck: Wizard II-75pc Maple/Walnut, satin finish
  • Fingerboard: Ebony with special K-7 markings
  • Frets: 24 Jumbo frets
  • Bridge: Lo-Pro Edge7 bridge with U-bar
  • String spacing: 10.8 mm
  • Pickups: DiMarzio® Blaze™ (H) neck and DiMarzio® Blaze™ (H) bridge, passive ceramic
  • Selector switch: 3 positions (neck pickup, bridge pickup, both)
  • Buttons: Volume and tone knob
  • Factory tuning: 1D,2A,3F,4C,5G,6D,7A
  • Strings: D'Addario® EXL110-7
  • Drawbar: .010 / .013 / .017 / .026 / .036 / .046 / .059
  • Sights: Locking nut
  • Mechanics: Gotoh® machine heads, precision and stability
  • Neck size :
  • Fork size: 648 mm / 25.5"
  • Width at nut: 48 mm
  • Width at 24th fret: 68 mm
  • Neck thickness 1st fret: 19 mm
  • Neck thickness 12th fret: 21 mm
  • Radius: 400 mm
  • Luminescent side dots for identification in the dark
Munky (James Shaffer) is the co-founding guitarist of Korn, an icon of nu-metal since the 1990s. Renowned for his percussive playing and powerful riffs, he has helped shape the band's unique, aggressive sound. His techniques include 7-string down-tuning and the use of effects to create the heavy, atmospheric textures characteristic of the Korn style. Throughout his career, he has influenced generations of guitarists looking for power, groove and expressiveness in modern metal.
Ibanez - K7YIN K7 Yin Munky Korn Signature
Ibanez - K7YIN K7 Yin Munky Korn Signature
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