Italia, distributed in the UK by JHS, has introduced three new guitar and bass models.
The Imola Vario (£749) has a redesigned body cavity for better tone as well as weight reduction, and even more tonal variation in the pickup configurations. Classic style three-way switches split the bass and treble sides of all three Italia Duplex pickups (or to control the six mini pickups). An added five-position rotary switch allows you to dial in an array of tones.
It also has a Wilkinson WV6 vibrato system and Italia locking machine heads and is supplied with a padded gig bag. It is available in Satin Yellow and Satin Purple finishes.
Meanwhile the Maranello Cavo bass (£799) features a chambered Mahogany body construction with Italia’s signature f-hole design, resulting in a classic vintage look. The Cavo’s light weight, and 30” scale length is designed to create a very comfortable instrument.
It is equipped with a pair of Italia Toaster bass humbuckers with master volume, tone and blend controls. Available in Racing Green or Trans Red finishes the Cavo comes complete with padded bag.
Finally, following on from the success of his 12 string model last year, Italia has added the new ITFJ6 Jeff Foskett Signature six-string (£949).
Developed once again in conjunction with the longtime Beach Boys guitarist, the ITJF6 comes with three Wilkinson mini humbuckers, with a master volume, tone, blend and separate middle pickup volume controls, for a wide variety of tonal options. Finished in Pearl White with an Italia trapeze tailpiece, it also comes with padded bag.
