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Ibanez S521-BBS

Ibanez

S521-BBS

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Product Info

Article Number: 451822
Brand: Ibanez
Model: S521-BBS
Category: ST Style Guitars
Price: $432.30

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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

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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.

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