Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen 6 | Kryptonite
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The Ernie Ball Music Man Kaizen is a modern-performance guitar designed with Tosin Abasi, built for players who want cutting-edge ergonomics, speed, and clarity. Its sculpted alder body and Infinity Radius fretboard give the Kaizen a uniquely fluid feel, enhancing visibility and comfort in every position. The multi-scale neck (24.75"–25.5") delivers ideal tension—tight, punchy lows for rhythm work with a familiar, expressive feel on the treble strings.
Powered by a Music Man HT bridge humbucker and a custom slanted neck mini-humbucker, the Kaizen offers crushing low-end authority, crisp definition, and surprisingly clear lower-volume tones. Paired with the Music Man multi-scale tremolo and Steinberger gearless locking tuners, this guitar stays smooth, stable, and ready for any modern genre—from technical metal to progressive fusion and ambient soundscapes.
A lightweight, forward-thinking instrument that feels like the future the moment you pick it up.
| Model | Kaizen |
|---|---|
| Finish | Kryptonite |
| Body Wood | Alder |
| Body Finish | Glos |
| Size | 13-7/8" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 38" long (35.2 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 96.5 cm long) |
| Bridge | Music Man® Custom Multi-Scale Tremolo with Cover |
| Scale Length | Multiscale 24.75" (high E) to 25.5" (low E) |
| Neck Radius | Infinity Radius (progressive, player-oriented design) |
| Headstock Size | 6-7/8" (17.5 cm) long |
| Frets | 24 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel |
| Neck Width at Nut | 1-11/16" (4.3 cm) |
| Neck Width at Last Fret | 2.265" (57.5 mm) |
| Neck Wood | Roasted Figured Maple |
|---|---|
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Fret Markers | White Dot |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock Oil and Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend |
| Neck Color | Natural |
| Tuners | Steinberger Locking Gearless |
| Neck Attachment | 5-Bolt Sculpted Neck Joint |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite Acrylic Resin-Coated Body Cavity and Aluminum Control Cover |
| Controls | Volume, Tone |
| Switching | 3-Way Toggle Pickup Selector (Custom Middle Position Split Between Pickups) |
| Pickups | • Music Man® Custom Wound HT Bridge Humbucker • Music Man® Custom Wound Offset Mini Neck Humbucker |
| Case | Original Case Music Man/MONO Case |
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