Ibanez Q54 SFM Q Standard Headless Electric Guitar 6 String with Gig Bag

Ibanez Q54 SFM Q Standard Headless Electric Guitar 6 String with Gig Bag

Ibanez Q or Quest series is an entirely new 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 new 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.

SPECS
neck type    Wizard C 3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
top/back/body    Nyatoh body
fretboard    Roasted Birds eye Maple fretboard Mother of Pearl Step off-set dot inlay
fret    Jescar EVO Gold frets
number of frets    24
bridge    Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge
string space    10.8mm
neck pickup    R1 (S) neck pickup Passive/Alnico
middle pickup    R1 (S) middle pickup Passive/Alnico
bridge pickup    Q58 (H) bridge pickup Passive/Alnico
factory tuning    1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
strings    D’Addario EXL110
string gauge    .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
hardware color    Cosmo black

NECK DIMENSIONS

Scale :    648mm/25.5″
a : Width    42mm at NUT
b : Width    57mm at 24F
c : Thickness    21mm at 1F
d : Thickness    22mm at 12F
Radius :    305mmR

SWITCHING SYSTEM
Q54’s Switching system diagram

CONTROLS
Q54’s control diagram

OTHER FEATURES

• Recommended Case    MR500C
• Gig bag included
• dyna-MIX9 switching system w/Alter Switch
• Ibanez Custom String Lock
• Luminescent side dot inlay

Features

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 construction also offers great stability and long-term durability.

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. 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.

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 EVO Gold frets
Jescar EVO gold 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