Ibanez FAB1 WK Felipe Andreoli Weathered Black

Felipe Andreoli, a native of São Paulo, Brazil, stands today as a globally acclaimed bassist. His virtuosity resonates through his work with the world-famous band Angra, Kiko Loureiro's solo ensemble, the instrumental collective 4Action, Matanza Ritual, and his own solo project.

With a discography spanning numerous albums, Andreoli's artistry has graced over 35 countries through extensive tours, alongside conducting regular clinics and masterclasses. Notably, in 2022, he stepped into the shoes of the iconic Billy Sheehan for the South American leg of Sons Of Apollo's tour, sharing the stage with luminaries like Mike Portnoy, Derek Sherinian, Jeff Scott Soto, and Bumblefoot.

Felipe's mastery of the bass has earned him the title of Brazil's best bassist for 23 uninterrupted years across various esteemed platforms. His expertise has been recognized with multiple cover features in prestigious music magazines both in Brazil and internationally.

During the development process of his signature model, Felipe teamed up with Ibanez to design a BTB bass that would be accessible to as many players as possible without compromising its essential specs, such as neck-through construction, 35” scale length, zero fret, and mono-rail bridge. The result of this collaboration is the FAB1-WK, which features the powerful α1 pickups, sleek all-black hardware, and vibrant white pearloid block inlays – all designed to complement Felipe’s technically diverse playing style.

FEATURES

5pc Maple/Walnut neck
The 5pc Maple/Walnut neck provides tonal clarity and superior attack.

Neck-through construction
The neck-through construction contributes to massive sustain and smooth access to high fretboard positions.

Purpleheart fretboard
The Purpleheart fretboard emphasizes the beauty and the rich tonal character of this guitar.

Medium frets
Medium sized frets enhance the accuracy of your notes.

Okoume wing body
The Okoume wing body provides a bright and solid sound.

α1 pickups
α1 pickups deliver ultimate tonal clarity and openness with abundant mids and lows, popular characteristics among modern bass tones.

MR5 bridge
The Mono-Rail V is the ultimate bridge for bass string isolation. Each bridge is independently and securely locked down to the body for maximum vibration transfer without interference.

Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/Mid frequency switch
Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ is our latest refinement on the concept of simple, straightforward, no-nonsense EQ control. The Boost and Cut for the Mid Control are each centered on slightly different frequencies, an innovation that delivers a preset range of the most favorable bass tones.

SPECIFICATIONS

Neck Type: BTB / 65pc Maple/Walnut / Neck-through
Top/Back/Body: Okoume wing body
Fretboard: Bound Purpleheart fretboard / Acrylic block inlay
Fret: Medium frets
Number of Frets: 24 (+ zero fret)
Bridge: MR5 bridge
String Space: 17mm
Neck Pickup: α1 neck pickup (Passive)
Bridge Pickup: α1 bridge pickup (Passive)
Equalizer: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ w/3-way Mid frequency switch
Factory Tuning: 1C,2G,3D,4A,5E,6B
String Gauge: .032/.045/.065/.080/.100/.130
Hardware Color: Black
Neck Scale: 889mm/35"
Neck Width at NUT: 54mm
Neck Width at 24F: 85mm
Neck Thickness at 1F: 20mm
Neck Thickness at 12F: 22mm
Neck Radius: 950mmR