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A New Hand-Built Model from Swedish Luthier Nils Nord
NN Electric Guitars, the independent workshop of luthier Nils Nord, announces the debut of the IB, a new handcrafted electric guitar model now available worldwide directly from the builder. Designed and built by Nord in his converted carpentry workshop—once an old pigsty—the IB reflects his lifelong fascination with restoring, repairing, and ultimately crafting guitars from scratch. The new model embodies his mission: to create instruments that offer an exceptional playing experience while looking and sounding equally impressive.
The IB features a body made from reclaimed old-growth pine, chosen not only for its age and character but also for its resonance and lightweight feel. It is finished in traditional nitrocellulose lacquer. The maple neck is paired with a smoked oak fretboard, offering a visually distinctive contrast and a naturally smooth playing surface. Built to a 24.75″ scale length, the neck incorporates Dunlop 6105 jumbo frets and a 12” fretboard radius for confident bending and articulation.
The IB-model is available to customize with any pickup configuration, the electronics on the basic IB-model are centered around a single Lundgren P-90 pickup, delivering a broad dynamic range and characterful midrange response. Control is straightforward and traditional, using CTS pots and classic 50’s wiring to preserve purity of signal and touch sensitivity.
The guitar is fitted with a Faber compensated wraparound tailpiece for stable intonation and sustain, complemented by Grover open-gear tuners. Every IB is built, finished, wired, assembled, and detailed by hand by Nils Nord. Customization is available.
For more information about the IB or other instruments from NN Electric Guitars, visit www.nnelectricguitars.com
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