Italia Guitars 2014

Nothing much new for ages, then along comes a big smack-in-the-face range of guitars and basses by the name of Italia.

Blending the best of design with a pinch of Italian style and lashings of retro-chic, this magnificent selection of outlandish, of-the-wall, post-modern masterpieces has been a labour of love for Britain’s leading guitar designer and craftsman Trev Wilkinson.

Players of all styles will love these instruments - and those who don’t play guitar or bass will want to start learning.

Italia - the soul of modern retro.

All Italia guitars come with a padded carry bag.The Speedster Xr comes with an Italia hard shell case.

• IMRBZBLKBlack

• IMRBZCRCream

• IMRBSBLBlue Sparkle

• IMRBBLKBlack Sparkle

• IMRGBLSBlue Sparkle

• IMRGRDSRed Sparkle

Bold, sparkly and incredibly stylish, the ItaliaMaranello combines a 60’s psychedelic flavorwith the sound and playability demanded bythe modern day musician.

Two Alnico V ‘vintage voiced’ Wilkinsondoublecoil pickups, mounted in their uniquefloating pickguard provide a rich spectrum oftones that are just perfect for creamy blues,thick jazz or sizzling rock.

Its bass sibling provides rock-solid toneswhilst the Maranello Z bass is the answer to every acoustic bassist’s prayers - a Piezobridge pickup giving you all the sonicwarmth of a double bass, all the way through to amazing highs for funk and slap.

Maranello Classic

*Includes Italia padded carry bag.

•IMRGI5Burgundy Mist Sparkle


• IMRGSBLKBlack

• IMRGSBLBlue

• IMRGSRDRed

• IMRG61SBGSee Thru Burgundy

• IMRG61TSTwo Tone Sunburst

The no-filler, all-killer Maranello Speedsterscreams pure rock ‘n’ roll. With its distinctivekorina body and easy access ‘cut off’ upperand lower body horns the Speedsters setmaple neck is topped off with a rosewoodfingerboard with eye-catching split-block fret markers.

Two Wilkinson humbuckers and a solidmounted intonated wrapover bridge combine to create a veritable tone machinethat oozes sustain - smooth jazz, chunky rock riffs, hi-gain lead the Marenello Speedster delivers in spades, and its racetrack looks are as cool as they come.

The timeless, laid-back vibe of the iconichollowbody is beautifully reproducedwith the quietly sophisticated ItaliaMaranello ’61.

Combining authentic old-school lookswith 21st century playability, its compact,lightweight double cutway body belies the truly heavyweight tones it is capableof producing, whilst a five way selectorswitch can access classic single and doublecoil tones literally at the flick of a switch.



• IMRGXFWhite


With its stylish sci-fi looks the ItaliaMarenello Speedster XF boasts a korinabody and set maple neck topped withsynthetic urethane.

Two specially designed Italia active double coil pickups provide incrediblesustain with superb response and tone via its traditional 3 way switch and singlevolume/tone controls.

A simple, classic black and white finishwith chrome hardware accentuates the theattractive, eye catching inlays set into therosewood fingerboard. The Speedster XFelegantly combines a retro chic with a futuristic edge.

With the same top-class spec and featuresas the XF, The Italia Speedster XR sportsblack hardware on a metallic red finish.

• IMRGXFWhite

• IMRGXRRed

*Includes Italia hard shell case.

Includes Italia padded carry bag.*Includes Italia padded carry bag.

Perhaps epitomising the spirit of Italia’s‘Modern Retro’ ethos, the Mondial classic features a mahogany back with ‘Acousti-Glass’ top, maple neck and rosewood fingerboard. Add to this an Italia piezo Jazz-style bridge which combines with Wilkinsondouble-coil pickups to create an incrediblyversatile instrument on stage or in the studio.

These features are perfectly complementedby the set-in neck and soft maple top of theMondial Deluxe, whilst three top mountedEQ sliders give you even more control overthe piezo tone.

Finally, a resonator like no other the MondialSonoro provides superb tonal response,thanks to its biscuit bridge with piezo pickupwhich can be mixed perfectly with thecreamy Wilkinson doublecoil to create an almost endless palette of tones.

• IMOGBLKBlack

• IMOGBLBlue

• IMOGCRCream

• IMOGDTSTwo Tone Sunburst

• IMOGSBLKMetallic Black


• IMOG15PRMetallic Purple


The Mondial Classic Bass offers quitemonstrous bass tones from that singlepolepiece bass doublecoil set into the“Acousti-Glass” top right at the end of the fretboard.

But the Mondial Bass is far from being a ‘one trick’ pony, because you can alsoblend in additional tones from the bridgepiezo pickup for some unparalleled tonaltextures and acoustic bass tones.

Furthermore an adjustable thumb rest provides a simple, comfortable and ergonomic playing experience

The vast range of tonal options makes the Mondial Deluxe one of the most versatilebass instruments on the scene.

Constructed using a mahogany chamberedbody covered with solid maple cap and setin maple neck with rosewood fingerboard,the addition of slider controlled three bandEQ for its Piezo bridge pickup makes iteven easier to access great acoustic tonesand blend them with that meaty Wilkinsondoublecoil neckpickup.

• IMOBDTSTwo Tone Sunburst

• IMOBDHSBHoney Sunburst

• IMOBCRCream

• IMOBBLKBlack



Featuring two Wilkinson single coils and a W90 soapbar style bridge pickup, theModulo Standard’s ‘off the wall’ triangularscratchplate is mounted to an alder bodytopped by a mother of pearloid sheet.

The one piece maple neck and fingerboardcombined with the rock solid Wilkinsonvibrato system gives a traditional vintagetwist to this fantastic design that againbeautifully encapsulates Italia’s ‘ModernRetro’ ethos.

Beautiful colour finishes and pearloidscratchplate belie the monstrous soundingbass lurking underneath.

The Wilkinson WJM pickup combines adoublecoil and twin pole piece single coildesign which is fully adjustable via thestandard rotary control, providing a vastarray of useable tones covering everygenre from rock, country, blues, funk andjazz.

The perfectly balanced alder body andmaple neck is topped a with rosewood fingerboard.

• IMDGSSBSunburst

• IMDGSMBGMetallic Burgundy

• IMSBSIBLIce Blue

• IMSBSBGMetallic Burgundy



With its stylish take on a classic F-hole design, the Rimini’s alder chamberedbody with ash back resonates perfectlywith the sweet warm tones of the twoWilkinson MHB mini humbuckers providing a whole host of useable sounds ideal for almost every genre.

The headstocks unique 3+3 half slot, halfstraight tuner configuration certainly offers something away from the norm too.

Twin volume and tone controls and output jack are all easily accesible on theoval mounting plate, whilst the chrometailpiece and bridge complement the traditional sunburst and pearl white finishes.

With a smooth flat fingerboard and widestring spacing this is probably the easiestplaying semi-acoustic 12 string availabletoday.

Italia wanted the Rimini12 to be the easiest to tune as well and the unique 6+6 headstock machine head layout means Italia has created the benchmarkfor the tunability of all future electric 12string guitars

• IRMG6TSTwo Tone Sunburst

• IRMG6HSBHoney Sunburst

• IRMG6CSBCherry Sunburst

• IRMG6PWPearl White

• IRMG12BLKBlack

• IRMG12CSBCherry Sunburst

• IRMG12TSTwo Tone Sunburst

• IRMG12GYPearloid Grey



• IRMGDBCGBCherry Sunburst

• IRMGDBPRD(Pearloid) Red

• IRMB4BLKBlack

• IRMB4CSBCherry Sunburst

• IRMB4HSBHoney Sunburst

Combining the Rimini’s superb construction,second-to-none performance and ease of tuning, the Rimini Twin is a doubleneck guitar that is suprisingly light to play but delivers that all-important punch.

Available in a choice of finishes, these instruments sound as good as they look.

Rimini 4 Bass echo the designs of some ofthe most collectable instruments of the60s, imbued with a modern twist.

Again, an F-hole style double cutwaysemi-solid body is mated to an elegant 22 fret set-in maple neck with smoothrosewood fingerboard to make a bass thatis both versatile and exceedingly easy toplay.



• IRG6GRGreen

• IMG6REDRed

• IMB4TSTwo Tone Sunburst

• IMB4HSBHoney Sunburst

• IMB5BLKCherry Sunburst

The far thinking Imola 6 has tonal optionsto spare all wrapped in a good lookingpackage to boot.

Check the cool ‘split’ three Italia Duplexsingle coil pickups combined with dual 5way lever pickup selector systems - youcan do tonal options till the cows comehome.

The stylishly contoured F-hole style chambered body provides an airy, spacious tonality, whilst the Wilkinsonvintage vibrato system, funky reversedasymmetric headstock and Italia lockingtuners all help contribute to the Imola 6’sserious wow factor.

Combining the chic of the 1960’s with thedemands of the 21st century, the Imola 4& 5 Basses are striking to look at, and ergonomic to play.

Featuring a classic pickup layout of twoWilkinson WBJ single coils that give easyaccess to the most essential bass soundsaround, plus a little something extrathanks to the acoustic chambering in itskorina body. If you’re hungry for a bassyou can sink your teeth into the Imola will not disappoint.

If you need a bit more ‘oomph’ the ImolaGP bass comes with two Italia active doublecoil pickups and eq system, allhoused in an Alder chambered body with a set maple neck and rosewood fingerboard.



• IMBGPWPrism White


With acres of pearloid sparkle and glitzyretro chic, the Modena is definitely not forthe shy guitarist.

The Classic’s 3 Wilkinson mini-doublecoilpickups give a huge range of tones, combined with a stylish old-school vibratosystem all mounted to an alder body withpearloid back.

The Modena Semitone twin doublecoil design is complemented with a fixedWilkinson bridge for rock solid tuningand iconic tones.

For something completely different, theModena Sitars unique bridge design andresonating overtone strings can add awhole new dimension to your playing.

• IMNGTRDRed Crackle

• IMNGTWHWhite Crackle

• IMNGSLMLime

• IMNGSBGSBurgundy Sparkle

• IMNGSLSilver Sparkle

• IMNGBSBlue Sparkle

MODENA CLASSIC


Exuding classy looks and tones from everypore, the Fiorano Standard is a study in attention to detail when combining the bestof yesteryear with the demands of today..

Trev Wilkinson designed humbuckers withchrome ‘dogears’, the iconic Bigsby vibratosystem with Italia locking machine heads,semi-hollow mahogany body with a sprucetop - all this comes together to give the Fiorano a great rich tone that’s full of sustain and sophistication and is also stunningly versatile.

The Muira combines two single-coil ‘lipstick’ pickups with a piezo for an endless variety of electric, acoustic andsemi-acoustic tones via its two master volumes and three band EQ.

A stunning, metallic red sparkle finishmaple and pearloid body is matched to aset-in, super fast maple neck to make an instrument that looks awesome, plays awesome, and sounds awesome.

• IFRGSVVBVintage Violin Burst

• IMNGSBGSBurgundy Burst

• IMUGMRMetallic Red



Big-bodied with a slimline profile, andloaded with Wilkinson WVC Humbuckers,the Torino is a classy, versatile monster oftone.

Rockabilly, swing, jazz, blues, rock; youname it, the Italia Torino was born to playit. Sonically, it combines the warmth of thebig hollowbody and humbucking pickups,with the natural brightness of a maplebody, back and sides, providing a range oftones which are full and cut through anymix.

Seperate volume controls for each pickup,combined with a master tone, master volume and three way switch, make theTorino easy to use on stage and in the studio.

With its oversized neck pickup and big b-bodied design the Torino bass commands respect on any stage.

Its slimline semi-hollow maple body and set in maple neck with rosewood fingerboard are perfectly complementedby the neat Italia ‘action angle’ trapezetail and tunomatic bridge to provide oodles of tone and sustain through theWilkinson mini bass humbucker andABR bridge pickup.

• IFRGBLKBlack

• IFRGBLBlue

• IFRBBLKBlack

• ITRBBLBlue



• ITRG15PWPearl White


EXCLUSIVE UK & EIRE TRADE DISTRIBUTORS: JOHN HORNBY SKEWES & CO. LTD., SALEM HOUSE, PARKINSON APPROACH, GARFORTH, LEEDS LS25 2HR, UK.

www.jhs.co.uk

©2012 JHS & Co. Ltd. Specifications and colours are subject to change without prior notice. Italia is a registered trademark.

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