Description
The modern landscape of guitar playing is evolving rapidly, driven by sophisticated instrument technology, the rise of demanding technical styles, and an increasing player preference for lightweight, travel-friendly gear. While headless guitars have moved well past their historical iterations, Ibanez recognized a unique opening to make a significant impact within this category.
The Q, or Quest, series represents a brand-new approach for Ibanez, rooted in the goal of building an instrument from scratch rather than simply modifying an existing model into a headless format. Every aspect of this lineup is crafted to enhance tone, performance, and overall comfort, incorporating specialized R1 single-coil and Q58 humbucker pickups, the Mono-Tune bridge, and a proprietary custom string locking system. Furthermore, the QX subseries introduces innovative frets slanted at an 8-degree inward angle, providing an ergonomic advantage specifically tailored for those who favor highly technical playing.
This series provides a versatile array of features capable of appealing not only to contemporary technical players but also to those who have previously overlooked headless designs entirely. Whatever your musical background or genre, the Quest series invites every guitarist to rethink the full extent of their creative potential.
Features
- Parallel Wizard 5pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
The Parallel Wizard neck is 19mm thick all the way through the entire length. It provides an amazing fretting-hand experience for the players who prefer their instrument held in a higher playing position. The 5pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga construction also offers excellent stability and long-term durability.
- Ebony fretboard
Ebony produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain.
- Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response and effortless articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.
- Okoume body
The Okoume body provides a bright and solid sound.
- Q58 H-H pickups
Q58 pickups are designed specifically for use in headless guitars. They provide a clearly defined sound, facilitating excellent tonal balance through all frequencies. The lows are powerful without being muddy, and the highs are bright and clear, but never harsh. As a result, every single note within the chord structure is well defined, and clearly audible. These pickups, with their tonal balance, and extremely low noise performance, work extremely well with both digital and analog effects.
- Custom string lock
This custom string lock is one-piece unit that features very simple construction. This means the hardware requires less maintenance, is highly durable, and allows for very easy string changes. Additionally, no proprietary string is required, so you can continue to use your favorite gauge and brand.
- Mono-Tune bridges
The Mono-Tune bridges offer a wide intonation range so that you can easily set the instrument up for tuning down a whole step or even further. The string height is also easily adjustable, and each saddle generally has less material, which leads to more natural and organic tone.
- dyna-MIX10 switching system with Alter Switch
The dyna-MIX 10 offers ten sound variations and can easily switch from humbucker and single coil modes with the mini switch. The power Tap mode provides a realistic single coil sound despite its two humbucker pickup layout.
- Luminescent side dots
The luminescent side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.
- Gig bag included
It comes with Ibanez gig bag which is designed specifically to fit and protect this instrument.
Specifications
- Parallel Wizard-7 5pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga Neck with Ebony Fingerboard & Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
- Okoume Body
- Neck Pickup: Q58-7 (H), Bridge Pickup: Q58-7 (H)
- Ibanez Mono-Tune Bridge
- Gig bag included
- SKU
- 6043996
- Model #
- QX527-BWK
- Brand
- Ibanez
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Ibanez QX527-BWK 7 String Multiscale Headless Guitar - Weathered Black
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