Ibanez QX54QM Blue Sphere Burst Flat



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Ibanez QX54QM Blue Sphere Burst Flat

WEIGHT: 5.0 LBS

With new 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. Even with all these advancements, Ibanez still saw an exciting opportunity in this space.

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, including 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° 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 considered a headless guitar before. Regardless of genre, Ibanez Q series allows guitarists of every background to explore the full scope of their creative possibilities.

Slanted frets
Compact and lightweight yet resonant nyatoh body with quilted maple top
Parallel Wizard 3-piece roasted maple/bubinga neck
Roasted birdseye maple fretboard
Jescar Evo Gold frets
R1 / Q58 S-S-H pickups
Custom string lock
Mono Tune bridge
Dyna Mix 9 switching system with Alter switch
Luminescent side dots
Gig bag included

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

Ergonomic, compact and lightweight yet resonant nyatoh body with quilted maple top
The Q body design 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. While it is really compact and lightweight, its non-chambered solid body provides great sound with rich woody tones. Nyatoh used as the body wood provides a rich mid/low end, while the quilted maple top sonically enriches the response for picking.

Parallel Wizard 3-piece roasted maple/bubinga neck

The Parallel Wizard neck is 19mm thick all the way through its entire length. It provides an amazing fretting hand experience for players who prefer their instrument held in a higher playing position. The 3-piece roasted maple/bubinga construction also offers great stability and long-term durability.

Roasted birdseye maple fretboard with Jescar Evo Gold frets
The beautiful birdseye maple fretboard imbues this guitar with an exotic appearance. The fretboard is heat treated for a balanced attack and rich sustain. Jescar Evo Gold frets are known for their bright tone, gorgeous appearance and excellent features such as long-lasting durability and smooth note bending.

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 easy string changes. No proprietary string is required, so you can continue to use your favorite gauge and brand.

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 easily adjustable and each saddle generally has less material, which leads to more natural and organic tone.

Dyna-Mix 9 switching system with Alter switch
Dyna-Mix 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single-coil modes with a flick of the the Alter 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.

Number of Strings 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed BODY
Body Type Solidbody
Body Shape QX54QM
Body Material Nyatoh
Top Material Quilted Maple
Body Finish Satin Polyurethane
Color Blue Sphere Burst NECK
Neck Material 3-Piece Roasted Maple/Bubinga
Neck Shape Wizard C
Neck Joint Bolt-on
Radius 20"
Fingerboard Material Roasted Birdseye Maple
Fingerboard Inlay Mother-of-Pearl Offset Dots
Number of Frets 24
Scale Length 25.5"
Nut Width 1.653"
Nut Material Plastic HARDWARE Bridge/Tailpiece Ibanez Mono Tune
Tuners Bridge tuners ELECTRONICS
Neck Pickup R1 Single-coil
Middle Pickup R1 Single-coil
Bridge Pickup Q58 Humbucker
Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
Switching 1 x Alter switch, 5-way blade pickup switch
Strings D'Addario, .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag Gig Bag