Ikon Guitars Introduces First Production Models

Custom Guitars is introducing its first production models to the guitar market. The Arachnoid 1 is 100% hand built in the USA using traditional and innovative techniques. After years of effort to challenge conventional appearances and styles of guitars, Ikon Customs feels it has finally reached a new pinnacle in guitar design, appearance and manufacturing. The body of the Arachnoid 1 is constructed of a poplar wood core for strength and tone and a proprietary resin compound that allows the builders to sculpt and shape finished bodies into new and innovative designs. The resin compound took many prototypes and years to finalize before committing to final production. In addition to the proprietary compounds, Ikon Customs also builds bodies using other materials such as fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar. Founder and President, Marc Anthony H. Bertone feels that with these new materials, his design concepts will be limitless. The Arachnoid 1 is available in three models:

• Arachnoid 1 Weaver:
• Red Oak Neck and Fretboard
• Dyed fretboard, printed graphic "tatooed" on
• Poplar headstock with a walnut veneer
• Death Dealer high output passive pickup
• Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
• IKON Grip USA locking tuners
• Proprietary resin formula over Poplar body
• Adjustable aluminum nut
• Custom airbrushed paintjob
• Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
• chrome, black or gold hardware
• 25.5" scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20" radius
• MSRP: $999

• Maple, Walnut, Bloodwood or Purpleheart neck and fretboard
• Inlaid Aliencult Skull logo
• Poplar headstock with Carbon Fiber or exotic burl veneer
• Death Dealer high output pickup or Stealth active pickup
• Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
• IKON Grip USA locking tuners
• Proprietary resin formula with hand-laid fiberglass over Walnut body
• Adjustable aluminum nut
• Custom airbrushed paintjob
• Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
• chrome, black or gold hardware
• 25.5" scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20" radius
• MSRP: $1999

• Cocobolo or Bocote (or any other exotic wood; subject to availability and may affect final pricing) neck and fretboard
• Inlaid Aliencult Skull logo, LED glowing fret markers
• Poplar headstock with Carbon Fiber or exotic burl veneer
• Death Dealer high output pickup or Stealth active pickup
• Top loading fixed IKON USA Bridge
• IKON Grip USA locking tuners
• Proprietary resin formula with hand-laid fiberglass and carbon-fiber over Walnut body
• Adjustable aluminum nut
• Custom airbrushed paintjob; ours or your choice of colors
• Available in Flat, Satin or High Gloss finish
• chrome, black, gold or any painted color hardware
• 25.5" scale, 24 jumbo frets, available in flat or 20" radius
• MSRP: $2999
• Ikon Customs is now actively seeking to establish domestic retailers and international distributors.