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This is the first IbAnez in my stable for nearly 10 years. I have always admired the S series for its thin neck and petite frame. This guitar carries that perfectly. The fret board is nearly perfect being responsive and high quality —both pad and thumb side ( like porous wood - feels incredible). Trem placement and response is exactly what you would expect. Pota and toggle are smooth and static free. Stays in tune without flaw. The complement of action and electronics is beyond perfect . Playing is smooth and the added technology would make this guitar incredibly versitle in low light conditions ( fluorescent dots on dorsal side of neck). Case candy was nice. No complaints on stuff it comes with. Concerns - jack - not deep enough for Bluetooth jack ( bevel catches on side and does not allow for proper seating ( for my gear). Finish pattern - it is a gorgeous finish just confusing to my eye. Very busy but, that is just my impression. On arrival - high e was broken at nut but was playable - until tuning - likely shipping process My opinion is this is a keeper - pro level for studio and stage. With zero hum in electronics exacerbated by the tactile aspects and premium aspects. Will be my go to for studio due to ergonomics and zero hum.

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I have spent a lot of time just staring at this guitar and thinking of how it was constructed. From the different types of wood that were used to how they were put together and finished and all I can say is that this guitar is a beautiful piece of art that would satisfy anyone like myself who loves the look of wood and truly appreciates how it is brought together to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. I have and do own other guitars that use exotic wood for the top of the body but in most cases the guitar is made of one type of wood and the exotic is a very thin piece of veneer, the top of this guitar however is a little more than a half inch thick. That doesn't sound like much but is about 6 times thicker than most guitar tops that use an expensive exotic wood including my other Ibanez guitars and considering the thinness of the "S" series guitars, that's almost half of the overall thickness. The rest of the body is the African Mahogany and in my opinion is beautiful enough to be the front / top of the guitar. The neck of this guitar is just as impressive and beautiful with the 11 pieces of wood combined to look great and more importantly feel and play wonderfully. All of the hardware on this guitar is top notch. This is the first guitar I've owned that uses the Gotoh machined tuning heads and I didn't quite understand the hype until I received the guitar and seen what actually makes them different. The same for the Zero Point Bridge / Tremolo system. The combination of this bridge and tuning heads and of coarse the lock nut makes this guitar stay perfectly tuned even during the most aggressive playing and whammy bar usage (I've put it to the test). Ibanez cut no corners on this guitar and it all makes for probably the best guitar I've ever owned out of the 80 - 100 Ibanez guitars I've had and played over the last 30 years. I highly recommend to anyone who seeks a guitar with great Playability, Tone, Quality and Beauty to spend a little more (or less, whatever the case) for this guitar and you won't be disappointed. If you are, I will personally refund all your mon.... Okay not really, but I will gladly take it if you don't like it and want to ship it to me.

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This guitar is one of the nicest I've ever owned. Fit and finish were very nice. Tone is great, pots rotate smoothly with no static, selector switch is also operates smoothly with a positive feel in each position. It's well balanced with a smooth action. It arrived with a good set up, but out of tune (no biggie).

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Like the Title of my review says, This guitar is The Most Beautiful and Exotic Guitar i have ever seen, played or owned. I got a good one with a finish that closely resembles the picture. And im so happy with it. Everything about it feels TOP NOTCH Quality. It feels and looks so exotic. So Clean and fresh and Vibrant. It has so much personality. And is Strong Sexy Gentlemen that can adapt to any environment its exposed too. Whether is a Metal Band, Rock gig, Church Worship Band, Blues Show, Latin Dance or just an at home show piece and or Practice session. It really is great [not good] but great for all themes, environments and genres. IT doesn't disappoint. It will be the center of attention no matter where you go or what you do with it. Given you have the skills set to compliment the guitar. None the less, I love that everything about this guitar works and flows, and the black chrome metal hardware is very nice indeed, i love how one side is this abstract clean sparkle vibrant blue finish, and the other side is this deep bright red with clear grain. i love the 11 piece neck with different types of woods, i love the dark red and deep dark brown grain on the fretboard, being the Panga Panga, I live the MG T Locking tuners and locking nut on the neck, and zero edge 2 tremolo bridge. All the best hardware in the best guitar. I love this guitar so much, looks nicer than the RG model which has a black body on the back, The Ying and Yang the S1070 PBZ has is beautiful. Like i said so much personality. The Playability on the guitar is also TOP NOTCH! SO smooth and fast and clear and clean and easy to play and STAYS in TUNE! This is one of the very reasons i got this expensive guitar. is for the playability, I have played cheap guitars all my life This time i decided to go all out and just pay for an expensive guitar that had all the bells and whistles and the reputation. And i landed on this one, The HSH pickup setup allows for maximum full sound dynamic sound. And i wouldn't want anything less.This Guitar was built to inspire says Ibanez. And INSPIRE IT DOES~Personally I recommend this guitar over their prestige line. Many agree its like owning a prestige with a Premium stamp. If you love the look you wont regret buying one because it has the playability and the top hardware to go along with it. I keep seeing all these other guitars even very expensive guitars and the truth is, i just don't want any of them, i am completely satisfied and sold on this one. Everyone's got that one guitar that is their guitar, And this one is mine. I Don't want anything else its that good to me. It is just so beautiful and plays so beautifully too.Thanks Ibanez for making such a beautiful perfect guitar.

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Pictures don't do this guitar justice. The edges all look like marble. It's absolutely stunning to see. The slim S is incredible to play.Stock pickups rock. The box came with Ibanez tape intact, so credit goes to Ibanez for a fantastic setup. Came with no fret buzz, great action. And in tune. Edge trem has just the right tension. Not too tight, not too loose, and fun to use. Overall, I'd say its a hell of a guitar. There's a lot of body to the sound, despite the slim build. The fit and finish is fantastic, and looks and feels and plays, like a guitar twice it's price.