Ibanez Q54 Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)
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Play with deadly precision thanks to the Ibanez Q54's highly adjustable Mono tune bridge, articulate R1/Q58 pickups, and Wizard C roasted maple neck.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
---|---|
Birdseye maple fretboard | Beautiful grain; delivers clear and bright tone |
Ibanez R1/Q58 SSH Pickups | Clear sound designed for headless guitars |
Jescar EVO Gold Frets | Bright tone and long-lasting durability |
Mono tune bridge | Wide intonation range for alternate tunings |
Overview
With developments in instrument technology, the prominence of more technical playing styles, and players' desire for lighter, more portable instruments, today's headless guitars are pushing far beyond designs of the past. However, even with all these advancements, Ibanez still saw an exciting opportunity in this space.
The Q or Quest series is a radical concept for Ibanez. The "Quest" in this case was to not just to adapt an existing instrument into a headless design, but to develop an entirely new guitar from the ground up. This range features a number of unique elements intended to maximize tone, performance, and playing comfort.
These include custom designed R1 single coil and Q58 humbucker pickups, a mono tune bridge, and a proprietary custom string locking mechanism. The QX subseries is also equipped with innovative 8-degree inward slanted frets, uniquely tailoring their ergonomics to the benefit of highly technical players.
Ultimately, this series offers a diverse and versatile enough feature set to attract not only the modern, technical guitarist, but also players who may have never even considered a headless guitar before. Regardless of genre, Q (Quest) allows guitarists of every background to question the full scope of their creative possibilities.
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The Q or Quest series is a radical concept for Ibanez. The "Quest" in this case was to not just to adapt an existing instrument into a headless design, but to develop an entirely new guitar from the ground up. This range features a number of unique elements intended to maximize tone, performance, and playing comfort.
These include custom designed R1 single coil and Q58 humbucker pickups, a mono tune bridge, and a proprietary custom string locking mechanism. The QX subseries is also equipped with innovative 8-degree inward slanted frets, uniquely tailoring their ergonomics to the benefit of highly technical players.
Ultimately, this series offers a diverse and versatile enough feature set to attract not only the modern, technical guitarist, but also players who may have never even considered a headless guitar before. Regardless of genre, Q (Quest) allows guitarists of every background to question the full scope of their creative possibilities.
Wizard C 3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
To meet the demand of various playing styles, this Wizard C neck has a very neutral shape – it’s not too thick, too thin, or too flat. The 3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga… read more construction also offers great stability and long-term durability.Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard:
The beautiful Birdseye Maple fretboard imbues this bass with an exotic appearance. The fretboard is heat-treated for a balanced attack and rich sustain.Jescar EVO Gold:
Jescar EVO gold frets are known for their bright tone, gorgeous appearance, and excellent features such as long-lasting durability and smooth note bending.Nyatoh body
Nyatoh used as the 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. The R1 design, with its tonal balance, and extremely low noise performance, works 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.Gig bag included:
Ibanez Gig bags are made out of durable materials.Ergonomic body design (Q):
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: Wizard C 3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga
Fretboard: Roasted Birdseye Maple
Frets: Jescar EVO Gold
Body: Nyatoh
Pickups: R1/Q58 S-S-H
String Lock: Custom string lock
Bridges: Mono tune bridges
Switching: dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch
Side Dots: Luminescent
Bag: Gig bag included
Body Design: Ergonomic body design (Q)
Fretboard: Roasted Birdseye Maple
Frets: Jescar EVO Gold
Body: Nyatoh
Pickups: R1/Q58 S-S-H
String Lock: Custom string lock
Bridges: Mono tune bridges
Switching: dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch
Side Dots: Luminescent
Bag: Gig bag included
Body Design: Ergonomic body design (Q)
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- Flat Black
- Shipping Weight: 10.5 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 39 x 17 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): Q54BKF
- Seafoam Green Matte
- Shipping Weight: 10.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 39 x 17 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): Q54SFM
- Blemished, Seafoam Green Matte
- Shipping Weight: 10.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 39 x 17 x 5 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): Q54SFM
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/
Phone: 800-669-8262
Web: https://www.ibanez.com/usa/support/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted November 18, 2023 by Steve T in Brooklyn, NY
"Fine addition to the collection"
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Online reviews say "ergonomic." That's right. On a strap, it leans back just a little, into a very comfortable, balanced position. Fit and finish are very good. Some reviewers note that it needed a setup out of the box. That's right. Action was high, but dialed in easily. Bridge saddle heights are good for the 12-inch radius, so I only needed to tighten the truss rod a bit. I plugged it into the Princeton without pedals, a touch of reverb, sounds great. The range of tones is impressive. The guitar is light. Mine is 4 pound 5 ounces. Forty years I broke my back hauling and wearing heavy guitars, which is why I was looking for a light headless. This is going to be my main carry-out guitar. Thanks zZounds for great, fast service as ever.
Musical Background:
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Musical Style:
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