The SFS727 Stéphan Forté Signature E-Guitar by Ibanez

The Ibanez SFS727 is a high-performance 7-string electric guitar designed as the signature model of French guitarist Stéphan Forté. Built in Japan, it is based on the lightweight Ibanez S-series and designed for technical playing styles such as shred, progressive metal, and neoclassical lead work. The guitar features an extended 27-fret fingerboard, allowing players to reach higher notes than on standard guitars. A flamed maple top over a basswood body provides a balanced tone with clarity and sustain, while the powerful Seymour Duncan pickups deliver tight rhythm sounds and articulate leads. Its Lo-Pro Edge 7 tremolo system offers smooth vibrato effects while maintaining tuning stability. The instrument was released in 2025 as a premium signature model and aimed at advanced players seeking precision and versatility.

Specs:

• Type: 7-string solid-body electric guitar
• Series: Signature model for Stéphan Forté
• Body: Basswood with flamed maple top
• Neck: 5-piece maple / wenge SFS neck
• Fingerboard: Bound rosewood with reversed black sharktooth inlays
• Frets: 27 jumbo frets with Prestige fret edge treatment
• Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5")
• Nut Width: 48 mm locking nut
• Bridge: Ibanez Lo-Pro Edge 7 double-locking tremolo
• Pickups: Seymour Duncan Hot Rails 7 (neck) and Seymour Duncan Nazgûl (bridge)
• Hardware: Satin black with Gotoh tuners
• String Spacing: 10.8 mm
• Factory Strings: D’Addario EXL110-7 (.010–.059)
• Included: Hardshell case
• Origin: Made in Japan (FujiGen)