Born and raised in Los Angeles and brought up by a musical family, Nita Strauss has been surrounded by music her entire life. It was only a matter of time until she picked up the guitar, and she has never looked back since. After years of touring the world and establishing her name in the LA rock scene, she joined Alice Cooper's band in 2014. Since then she has become a household name in the guitar community, captivating audiences all over the world with her virtuosic chops and electric stage presence. Ibanez has been her go-to weapon of choice since the beginning.

5 Piece Maple/Wenge Neck:
The 5 Piece Maple/Wenge Neck with excellent strength provides an enriched resonance.

Ebony Fretboard:
Ebony produces tight lows and midrange with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.

Jumbo Frets with Prestige Fret Edge Treatment:
The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes. Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing.

Quilted Maple Top/African Mahogany Body:
The Quilted Maple top sonically enriches the response for picking. The African Mahogany body delivers a rich mid-low end.

DiMarzio Pandemonium/DiMarzio True Velvet Pickups:
DiMarzio Pandemonium pickups have a modern take on a classic rock sound that Nita desires.

Gotoh Machine Heads:
Gotoh machine heads provide super precision, smooth feel, and minimal back lush.

Edge-Zero Tremolo… read more with Zero Point System:
The Edge-Zero has a sharp knife-edge for extremely accurate tremolo playing. This tremolo also uses Ibanez innovations to keep string action constant and the bridge surface smooth. The specially-designed arm socket prevents unnecessary wobble while providing full control over the arm's torque.

In addition, the zero point system offers much greater tuning stability.

Luminlay Side Dots:
The Luminlay side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

Hardshell Case Included:
Ibanez Hardshell case gives extreme protection for your beloved instrument.

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