Best Ibanez ST Style Guitars 2025

Premium Ibanez st style guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 19, 2025 • Next update: November 26, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Blues For Pop For Country For Funk For Indie

BRANDS: Fender Ibanez Harley Benton PRS Jackson Squier Kramer Guitars Suhr ESP Charvel Yamaha Larry Carlton Mooer Schecter Music Man Solar Guitars Cort Evh Xotic Guitars Sterling by Music Man Maybach Friedman

Ibanez AZ47P2K-DEB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez AZ47P2K-DEB

by Ibanez

Blues Country Funk

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Ibanez AZ47P2K-DEBElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop: KoaBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: EbonyMother of pearl dot...

⭐ 4.6/5 (3 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620911

$1,704

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Ibanez S520AH-OBF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez S520AH-OBF

by Ibanez

Pop Blues Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Excellent sustain and playability

✗ CONS

• May be too bright for heavy metal
• Requires quality amplifier

Ibanez S520AH-OBFElectric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodOffset dot fingerboard inlaysNeck...

⭐ 5.0/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 620903

$769

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Ibanez RG470DXW-CA - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez RG470DXW-CA

by Ibanez

Blues Pop Country

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and overdriven tones
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• May be too bright for heavy metal
• Requires quality amplifier

Ibanez RG470DXW-CAElectric GuitarBody: MerantiBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: JatobaWhite Sharktooth fingerboard...

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 620889

$659

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Ibanez RG460DX-BLH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez RG460DX-BLH

by Ibanez

Country Indie Pop

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• May be too bright for heavy metal

Ibanez RG460DX-BLHElectric GuitarBody: MerantiNeck: MapleFingerboard: JatobaFingerboard inlays: White dotNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 607012

$582

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Ibanez RGT1220PBKCOL - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez RGT1220PBKCOL

by Ibanez

Blues Pop Country

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Comfortable body contours

✗ CONS

• May be too bright for heavy metal
• Requires quality amplifier

Ibanez RGT1220PBKCOLElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodTop: Poplar burlNeck-thru-body 7-piece neck: Maple /...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 620918

$1,704

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Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Set - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Set

by Ibanez

Country Funk Pop

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Set*Bundle offer comprising*, Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson*Electric Guitar*Tim Henson (Polyphia)...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 620509

$1,759

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Ibanez JS1GD - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez JS1GD

by Ibanez

Country Indie Rock

Key Feature:

• Excellent sustain and playability

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• Electronics may need shielding

Ibanez JS1GDElectric GuitarJoe Satriani Signature ModelBody: AlderBbolt-on 3-piece neck: Maple / bubingaFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610247

$6,599

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Ibanez RG565R-DY - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Ibanez RG565R-DY

by Ibanez

Funk Pop Rock

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✓ PROS

• Great for clean and overdriven tones
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• Requires quality amplifier

Ibanez RG565R-DYElectric GuitarBody: BasswoodBolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/WalnutFingerboard: RosewoodFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 606959

$1,319

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Ibanez RG421EX-PBE - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez RG421EX-PBE

by Ibanez

Pop Country Blues

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Electronics may need shielding
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Ibanez RG421EX-PBEElectric GuitarBody: MerantiBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: JatobaWhite dot fingerboard inlaysNeck...

⭐ 4.6/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 615283

$483

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Ibanez SML721-MAM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez SML721-MAM

by Ibanez

Pop Blues Funk

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✓ PROS

• Classic single-coil brightness
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Single-coils can pick up interference
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Ibanez SML721-MAMElectric GuitarBody: NyatohBolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/WalnutFingerboard: RosewoodWhite step offset...

⭐ 4.9/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 607107

$1,099

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Ibanez AZ24S1F-TXB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez AZ24S1F-TXB

by Ibanez

Funk Country Indie

Key Feature:

• Classic single-coil brightness

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✗ CONS

• Electronics may need shielding
• String bending can cause tuning issues

Ibanez AZ24S1F-TXBElectric GuitarBody: AlderTop: Flamed mapleBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFingerboard: JatobaWhite dot...

⭐ 4.8/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 606765

$571

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Ibanez AZ22S1F-TKS w/Bag - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez AZ22S1F-TKS w/Bag

by Ibanez

Blues Indie Rock

Key Feature:

• Comfortable body contours

✓ PROS

• Excellent sustain and playability
• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✗ CONS

• Electronics may need shielding
• Single-coils can pick up interference

Ibanez AZ22S1F-TKS w/Bag*Bundle offer comprising*, Ibanez AZ22S1F-TKS*Electric Guitar*Body: AlderBolt-on neck: Roasted...

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 617013

$622

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Ibanez S520AH-ABS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez S520AH-ABS

by Ibanez

Indie Rock Pop

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Electronics may need shielding

Ibanez S520AH-ABSElectric GuitarBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodOffset dot fingerboard inlaysNeck...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 620905

$769

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Ibanez RG450B-WK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Ibanez RG450B-WK

by Ibanez

Funk Country Pop

Key Feature:

• Great for clean and overdriven tones

✓ PROS

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• Requires quality amplifier
• May be too bright for heavy metal

Ibanez RG450B-WKElectric GuitarBody: MerantiBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: JatobaWhite dot fingerboard inlaysScale:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 615210

$637

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Ibanez RGRB620-BKF - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Ibanez RGRB620-BKF

by Ibanez

Pop Rock Funk

Key Feature:

• Versatile 5-way pickup switching

✓ PROS

• Comfortable body contours
• Classic single-coil brightness

✗ CONS

• String bending can cause tuning issues
• Requires quality amplifier

Ibanez RGRB620-BKFElectric GuitarBody: NyatohBolt-on 5-Piece neck: Maple/WalnutFingerboard: EbonyLuminescent side dot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (30 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 606985

$1,099

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How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced st style guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Ibanez ST Style Guitars 2025

Ibanez AZ47P2K-DEB

Ibanez S520AH-OBF

Ibanez RG470DXW-CA

Ibanez RG460DX-BLH

Ibanez RGT1220PBKCOL

Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Set

Ibanez JS1GD

Ibanez RG565R-DY

Ibanez RG421EX-PBE

Ibanez SML721-MAM

Ibanez AZ24S1F-TXB

Ibanez AZ22S1F-TKS w/Bag

Ibanez S520AH-ABS

Ibanez RG450B-WK

Ibanez RGRB620-BKF

How to Choose the Best ST Style Guitars

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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How much should I spend on st style guitars?

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