IBANEZ QX54QMBSM STANDARD

Parallel Wizard 3pc 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 3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga construction also offers excellent stability and long-term durability.

Quilted Maple top / Nyatoh body

The Quilted Maple top sonically enriches the response for picking. Nyatoh used as body wood provides a rich mid-low end.

R1 / Q58 S-S-H pickups

The R1 / Q58 pickup combo is 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-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch

The dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups.

Slanted frets

All of the frets are equally slanted at an 8-degree angle. Many contemporary players tend to favor a much higher playing positon to execute more effectively, highly technical and intricate techniques like tapping, finger style, and even occasional bass-inspired slap riff. This higher position results in the four fretting fingers naturally tilting slightly inwards. This 8-degree inward tilt of the frets perfectly accommodates this and offers a more natural feeling and comfortably playing guitar.

Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard

The beautiful Birdseye Maple fretboard imbues this model with an exotic appearance . The fretboard is heat-treated for a balanced attack and rich sustain.

Jescar EVOgold™ frets

Jescar EVOgold™ frets are known for their bright tone, gorgeous appearance, and excellent features such as long-lasting durability and smooth note bending.

Ergonomic body design

The body features a number of strategically placed curves on both the top and back of the instrument. This complex, yet sophisticated design provides maximum playing comfort.

Compact and light-weight, yet resonant body

While it is really compact and light-weight, its non-chambered, solid body provides great sound with rich woody tones.

SPECS

• neck type
  Parallel Wizard3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
• top/back/body
  Quilted Maple topNyatoh body
• fretboard
  Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboardMother of Pearl Step off-set dot inlay
• fret
  Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets
• number of frets
  24
• bridge
  Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge
• string space
  10.8mm
• neck pickup
  R1 (S) neck pickupPassive/Ceramic
• middle pickup
  R1 (S) middle pickupPassive/Ceramic
• bridge pickup
  Q58 (H) bridge pickupPassive/Ceramic
• factory tuning
  1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• strings
  D'Addario® EXL110
• string gauge
  .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
• hardware color
  Cosmo black