IBANEZ release the BER10 signature guitar of Bernd "Bernth" Brodträger
29-09-2025
YouTube guitar sensation Bernd “Bernth” Brodträger (ex BELPHEGOR) has announced the release of his first-ever signature model with Ibanez, the BER10 – a groundbreaking modern electric guitar designed not just for him, but for the global guitar community.
“For the past two years, I’ve been working side by side with Ibanez to create the ultimate modern electric guitar,” says Bernth. “Not just for me – but for my incredible community, and for any guitarist chasing flawless technique and limitless expression.”
Unlike any other guitar on the market, the BER10 is engineered to help players perform cleaner, faster, and more controlled the moment they pick it up.
Game-Changing Features:
Freedom of Motion
The BER10 eliminates all knobs and switches below the pickups – meaning nothing stands in the way of your picking hand. Closed or open-handed techniques feel completely unrestricted, giving players years of frustration-free progress with a single design choice.
Perfect Neck Feel
Developed after testing hundreds of necks and consulting thousands of players from Bernth’s Patreon and YouTube community, the Oval C roasted maple neck offers unparalleled comfort. Whether executing lightning-fast runs, expansive chords, or intricate tapping, the neck requires far less tension and pressure, making playing feel effortless.
Custom Pickups & Versatility
Partnering with Fishman, the BER10 debuts a brand-new custom pickup exclusive to this model. Designed for clarity, punch, and power in high-gain situations, it also delivers glassy cleans and modern textures for genres like math rock and beyond. Coupled with a 5-way selector and push-pull Modern Fluence voicing, the tonal possibilities are virtually limitless.
Sleek Visuals with Heritage Details
Finished in flat black with a gloss black pickguard, white binding, and bold accents, the BER10 is both modern and timeless. And for longtime Ibanez fans, the return of the reverse sharktooth inlays brings back an iconic feature with striking impact.
For a closer look at the instrument itself, Bernth has also released an unboxing and showcase video on his second channel:
A Guitar That Transforms Playing
Bernth emphasizes that the BER10 is more than just an instrument:“If you’re the kind of guitarist who refuses to compromise, who wants an instrument that doesn’t just keep up but actually makes you play better – faster, cleaner, more controlled – this is the guitar that will get you there.”
Availability
The BER10 is going to be available worldwide through select dealers. The first production run is strictly limited – once they’re gone, they’re gone. Early adopters will secure an instrument designed to transform not only their playing, but their entire musical journey.
About Bernth
Bernth is a guitarist, composer, and educator with millions of followers worldwide. Known for his innovative blend of technical precision and cinematic sound, he has built one of the most dedicated guitar communities on YouTube and Patreon. The BER10 represents the culmination of his mission: to empower guitarists everywhere with the tools to unlock their full potential.
Bernth is an Austrian guitarist, composer, session musician, and content creator whose playing spans metal to cinematic soundtrack work. He has contributed guitar solos to four platinum-certified albums and earned two gold awards for his soundtrack compositions. A graduate with honors from the Vienna Music Institute, Bernth began his professional career touring extensively across Europe, the USA, Canada, and Latin America with Austrian extreme metal band Belphegor.
In 2015, he joined chart-topping pop/rock group Seiler und Speer, recording guitar solos and overdubs for multiple hit albums and singles. Performance highlights include headlining Vienna’s legendary Donauinselfest in 2016 for an audience of over 120,000, and in July 2025, becoming the first Austrian band to sell out Vienna’s 50,000-capacity Ernst Happel Stadium.
In 2025, Bernth relocated to Los Angeles to be closer to his largest fanbase and to collaborate with leading artists in the U.S. Just weeks after the move, he performed at the iconic Carnegie Hall in New York City, marking a milestone in his international career.
Bernth launched his YouTube channel in 2018, quickly building an international following for his distinctive, virtuosic playing. He earned YouTube’s Silver Creator Award in 2020 and Gold Creator Award in 2023, while also becoming the world’s top-earning music creator on Patreon in 2021. His session and live work includes a guest solo with Grammy Award winners Tool at Prague’s sold-out O2 Arena in 2022, and a composition for the final season of Netflix’s Cobra Kai — a reimagining of the iconic Canon Rock.
In 2020, he collaborated with David Hasselhoff on the viral single Through the Night, which marked Hasselhoff’s metal debut and amassed over 4 million YouTube views within months. The track was later featured on The Joe Rogan Experience.
As a solo artist, Bernth first gained global attention with his instrumental single Farewell, which topped the US iTunes instrumental charts and led to his debut European tour. His subsequent Escape the Internet tours brought together major content creators and sold out venues across Europe, the US, China, South Korea, and Australia, with on-stage collaborations including Charles Berthoud and Ola Englund.
In addition to his recording and touring career, Bernth has become a prominent guitar educator. His acclaimed courses – such as 10 Steps to Modern Shredding and Sweep Picking Masterclass – have been studied by over 50,000 students worldwide, inspiring the next generation of modern guitarists.
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