Steve Di Giorgio stands as one of extreme music's most accomplished bass virtuosos, with a career spanning over three decades and contributions to more than 50 albums. His musical versatility flows seamlessly from heavy thrash-death metal through to technical fusion and into the fluid, funky realms of jazz, establishing him as a truly exceptional musician in the industry.
Best known for his work with legendary bands Death and Testament, Steve has built a reputation as a highly sought-after studio musician. His technical prowess and distinctive bass sound have made him an invaluable asset across numerous recording projects, cementing his status as one of the most recognisable voices in extreme music.
Throughout his extensive career, Steve has consistently relied on Ibanez BTB models for their adaptability and reliability across any performance situation. When the opportunity arose to create his signature instrument, he naturally drew upon the proven BTB framework that had served him so well over the years.
The resulting SDG signature model represents a perfect fusion of Ibanez's cutting-edge innovations with Steve's decades of professional insight and experience. This collaboration has produced an instrument that embodies both modern bass technology and the practical wisdom gained from years of professional performance.
- 9pc Maple/Bubinga/Panga Panga neck with Graphite reinforcement rods
- Ebonol fretboard
- Flamed Maple top / Ash / Okoume wing body
- Nordstrand™ Big Single pickups
- Vari-mid 3-band EQ
- Gotoh® machine heads
- EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot)
- Luminescent side dots
- Neck-through construction



