Ibanez - MDM1005 Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte + Housse

With the MDM1005 , you'll discover a construction focused on stability, with a screw-down neck that transmits string energy efficiently and simplifies the regular adjustments required. The Super All Access heel extends your comfort towards the high frets by limiting structural discomfort and helping you to move easily through all 24 frets. Ibanez features a rosewood fingerboard that responds smoothly under the fingers and supports complex phrasing without creating unnecessary tension.

The steamed maple neck stabilises the structure, as this heat treatment reduces humidity-related variations and improves response when you move from a soft attack to more sustained playing. The satin finish on the back of the neck gives a smooth glide that reduces friction and helps you move quickly without tension.
In this way, Ibanez gives you consistent support that sustains precise technical plans and adapts easily to softer approaches when you vary your musical intention. This structural coherence creates a pleasant feel in the hand while preserving a reassuring neutrality that limits fatigue even over long periods.

The two Delta S5J pickups offer an extended palette that moves easily from a deep grain to a more defined character thanks to their windings calibrated for versatile lines. The MDM1005's Sonitech S 3-band EQ preamp provides a number of accessible settings for adjusting volume, balance, tone, bass, midrange and treble to suit your needs. There's also a bypass mode and a 3-position Mid switch that modify the attack zone by boosting or softening certain targeted frequencies as you wish.

The MR5S bridge provides a stable foundation for each string as its precise construction distributes tension to maintain consistent intonation even when you're exploring intense lines. The Aero-light tuning machines contribute to the overall balance by lightening the head and limiting variations during the rapid changes that sometimes occur during technically demanding passages.

Medium Stainless Steel frets provide an even feel under the fingers, reducing wear and maintaining a consistent touch even when you're improvising extended phrasing. The black hardware creates a harmonious aesthetic with the Midnight Arctic Ocean colour, emphasising the visual character of your musical ideas.