Ibanez FAB1 WK Felipe Andreoli Signature Model - 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.
****Product Features****
- 5pc Maple/Jatoba neck
The 5pc Maple/Jatoba Neck with excellent strength provides an enriched resonance.
- Purpleheart fretboard w/White Pearloid block inlay
Purpleheart fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range. The White rectangle inlays stand out among the black oriented color scheme.
- Medium Stainless Steel frets
The Stainless Steel frets are durable and long-lasting.- 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.
- Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ
The 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.
- 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.
- 3-way Mid frequency switch
The 3-way Mid frequency switch allows players to choose from 3 Mid Frequency options and provides great tonal variety.
****Special Features****
- Neck-through construction
The neck-through construction contributes to massive sustain and smooth access to high fretboard positions.