Ibanez S521-BBS
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Ibanez
S521-BBS
Product Info
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The Ibanez S521-BBS is a real winner for players who want a solid, well-built guitar with a modern feel. That Wizard III neck makes shredding a breeze, and the Quantum pickups give you a versatile palette of tones from crunchy rhythm to searing leads. It's a fantastic option for rock, metal, and anyone looking for a dependable, affordable workhorse.
Product Description
- Ibanez S521-BBS
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- One-piece neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Fretboard inlays: Offset dots
- Neck profile: Wizard III
- Scale: 648 mm
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Pickups: 2 Quantum humbuckers
- Controls: 1 Volume
- 1 Tone
- Bridge: Fixed
- Hardware: Cosmo Black
- Colour: Blackberry Sunburst
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain
- • Wizard III neck profile provides incredibly fast and comfortable playability
- • Quantum humbuckers offer high output and articulate, modern sounds
- • Cosmo Black hardware adds a touch of class and improved tuning stability
CONS
- • Fixed bridge limits tremolo/vibrato options for expressive playing
- • Rosewood fretboard can experience slight fret sprout over time requiring occasional leveling
- • Mahogany body might feel a little heavy for some players
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
Quantum humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
24 Jumbo
Bridge
Fixed
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quantum pickups offer a hotter, more aggressive output than Ibanez’s single-coil options, providing a tighter, more focused tone ideal for heavier genres.
Absolutely. The Wizard III profile is incredibly thin and comfortable, allowing for rapid playing and effortless access to the upper frets – it’s a major selling point.
It's a gloss finish, likely polyurethane, which provides a good level of protection. While durable, it’s still susceptible to scratches with heavy use.
