Ibanez Q54-BKF
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Ibanez
Q54-BKF
Product Info
Article Number:
523708
Brand:
Ibanez
Model:
Q54-BKF
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Q54-BKF is a seriously cool, modern-feeling guitar. That roasted neck is a real highlight, and the Q58 pickup brings a modern edge while the single coils offer a surprisingly versatile clean tone. It’s a great choice for players who like a fast neck and a broad range of tones, particularly those into alternative rock and progressive styles.
Product Description
- Ibanez PGM54-BK
- Electric Guitar
- Q Series
- Body: Nyatoh
- Bolt-on 3-piece neck: roasted maple/bubinga
- Fingerboard: roasted birdseye maple
- Neck profile: Wizard C (thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm
- at 12th fret: 22 mm)
- Fingerboard inlays: Mother-of-Pearl off-set dots
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm
- 24 Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Nut: Plastic
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Pickups: Q58 humbucker (bridge) and 2 R1 single coils (middle
- neck)
- Volume and tone controls
- dyna-MIX9 System with Alter Switch
- 5-Way switch
- Black pickguard
- Bridge: Ibanez Mono-Tune
- Hardware: Cosmo Black
- Machine heads: Ibanez Custom String Lock
- Factory strings: .010 - .046
- Colour: Black Flat
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Roasted maple/bubinga neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
- • Q58 bridge humbucker delivers powerful, high-output rock and metal tones.
- • Ibanez Custom String Lock improves tuning stability and sustain.
- • Wizard C neck profile is incredibly comfortable for fast playing and extended sessions.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while functional, lacks the tonal resonance of mahogany or alder.
- • Plastic nut is a cost-saving measure; an upgrade would improve sustain and tuning.
- • The dyna-MIX9 system, while innovative, might feel limiting for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Roasted Maple/Bubinga
Fingerboard
Roasted Birdseye Maple
Pickups
Q58 Humbucker (Bridge), R1 Single Coils (Middle, Neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5 inches)
Frets
24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Ibanez Mono-Tune
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (based on similar Ibanez models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers coil-splitting and blending options, but the R1 single coils are a bit hotter than traditional vintage-style pickups, so the 'clean' tones are more driven.
Yes, the Wizard C profile is noticeably slim, especially in the upper registers, making it very comfortable for shredders and fast players, but might feel a bit too thin for some.
It's a fixed bridge, offering improved sustain and tuning stability; it’s a solid choice if you don’t need tremolo functionality.
