Ibanez QX527PB-ABS

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Ibanez QX527PB-ABS

Ibanez

QX527PB-ABS

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 523587
Brand: Ibanez
Model: QX527PB-ABS
Price: $1,340.90

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The QX527PB-ABS is a solid entry into the 7-string market, offering a surprisingly fast neck and modern pickups at a competitive price point. It's well-suited for metal, progressive rock, and anyone wanting extended range without the premium price tag. The roasted maple neck really elevates the feel and playability.

Product Description

  • Ibanez QX527PB-ABS
  • 7-String Electric Guitar
  • Body: Nyatoh
  • Top: Poplar
  • Bolt-on 3-piece neck: roasted maple/bubinga
  • Fingerboard: roasted maple
  • Mother-of-Pearl Offset dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: Parallel Wizard-7 (thickness at 1st fret: 19 mm
  • at 12th fret: 19 mm)
  • Fingerboard radius: 508 mm
  • 24 Jumbo stainless steel frets
  • Nut: Plastic
  • Nut width: 47 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Pickups: 2 Q58-7 humbuckers
  • Volume and tone controls
  • dyna-MIX10 System with Alter Switch
  • 5-Way switch
  • Bridge: Ibanez Mono-Tune
  • Hardware: Cosmo Black
  • Machine heads: Ibanez Custom String Lock
  • Strings: .010 - .059
  • Colour: Antique Brown Stained
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Roasted maple/bubinga neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth feel.
  • • Q58-7 pickups deliver a modern, high-output sound with good clarity.
  • • Mono-Tune bridge provides reliable tuning stability, crucial for 7-string instruments.
  • • Parallel Wizard-7 neck profile is thin and fast, ideal for technical playing.
CONS
  • • Nyatoh body, while functional, lacks the tonal complexity of mahogany or alder.
  • • Plastic nut can be a point of friction and may benefit from an upgrade later on.
  • • The Antique Brown Stained finish might not appeal to players seeking a more traditional look.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Nyatoh with Poplar Top
Neck Material Roasted Maple/Bubinga
Fingerboard Roasted Maple with Mother-of-Pearl Offset Dot Inlays
Pickups 2 x Q58-7 Humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 24 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge Ibanez Mono-Tune
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a blend system, allowing you to combine the humbucker and single-coil signals for a wider range of tones, though the humbuckers dominate the overall character.
The Parallel Wizard-7 is quite thin, so while it's fast, players with very large hands might find it a bit cramped, especially higher up the neck.
It offers excellent tuning stability without the complexity of a full-blown tremolo system; it's a good compromise for players who want reliability without dive bombs.

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