Ibanez Q52PB-ABS

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Ibanez Q52PB-ABS

Ibanez

Q52PB-ABS

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Product Info

Article Number: 557635
Brand: Ibanez
Model: Q52PB-ABS
Price: $1,282.60

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The Q52PB-ABS is a seriously interesting guitar. It's got a modern feel with that Wizard C neck profile, but the roasted woods and unique switching system give it a surprising depth. This is a great option for players who want a versatile, high-performance instrument with a distinctive look and a premium feel, especially those into alternative rock or modern metal.

Product Description

  • Ibanez Q52PB-ABS
  • Electric Guitar
  • Q Series
  • Body: Nyatoh
  • 3-Piece bolt-on neck: roasted maple / bubinga
  • Fingerboard: roasted birdseye maple
  • Offset Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard Inlays
  • Neck profile: Wizard C - Gauge at 1st fret: 21 mm / 12th fret: 22 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Plastic nut
  • 24 Jumbo stainless steel frets
  • Pickups: 2 Q58 humbuckers
  • Volume and tone controls
  • 5-Way switch
  • dyna-MIX10 Switching System with Alter Switch
  • Ibanez mono tune bridge
  • Ibanez custom string lock machine heads
  • Cosmo black hardware
  • Factory strings: .010 - .046
  • Colour: Antique Brown Staine
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Roasted maple/bubinga neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
  • • Q58 pickups deliver a surprisingly articulate and powerful high-gain tone.
  • • The Dyna-MIX10 switching system adds considerable tonal flexibility.
  • • Ibanez Custom String Lock enhances tuning stability, a welcome addition.
CONS
  • • Nyatoh body, while attractive, lacks the resonance of mahogany or ash.
  • • 42mm nut width might feel wide for players accustomed to narrower necks.
  • • The Antique Brown Stain finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.

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Key Features

Body Material Nyatoh
Neck Material Roasted Maple / Bubinga
Fingerboard Roasted Birdseye Maple
Pickups 2 x Q58 Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm (25.5 inches)
Frets 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge Ibanez Mono Tune
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It allows for coil-splitting and phase reversal of the humbuckers, opening up single-coil tones and adding a unique dimension to your playing.
Absolutely; roasted maple is significantly more stable, resists warping, and often has a smoother, more refined feel than standard maple.
The string lock provides a noticeable tuning improvement over standard tailpieces, though it’s not a full locking tremolo – it's more subtle and preserves sustain.

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