Ibanez S521-MOL

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Ibanez S521-MOL

Ibanez

S521-MOL

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 331868
Brand: Ibanez
Model: S521-MOL
Price: $463.10

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This S521-MOL is a real winner for players who want a fast, shred-friendly guitar with a surprisingly warm and powerful tone. The Wizard III neck makes it a joy to play, and the Quantum pickups deliver a modern edge without sacrificing clarity. It's an ideal choice for rock, metal, and anyone wanting a high-performance instrument at a budget-friendly price.

Product Description

  • Ibanez S521-MOL
  • Electric Guitar
  • Body: Meranti
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Neck profile: Wizard III
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • 24 Jumbo frets
  • Fingerboard inlays: Offset dots
  • Pickup: 2 Quantum humbuckers
  • 1 Volume and 1 tone control
  • Fixed bridge
  • Cosmo black hardware
  • Colour: Mahogany Oil
PROS
  • • Meranti body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
  • • Wizard III neck profile is exceptionally fast and comfortable for shredding.
  • • Quantum humbuckers deliver a surprisingly articulate and high-output sound.
  • • Fixed bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability, a solid choice for aggressive playing.
CONS
  • • Rosewood fretboard can feel a bit dry; consider oiling for optimal feel.
  • • Meranti, while resonant, lacks the top-end sparkle of some other tonewoods.
  • • Limited pickup options restrict versatility compared to models with coil-splitting.

Product Video

Key Features

Body Material Meranti
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups Ibanez Quantum humbuckers
Scale Length 648 mm
Frets 24 Jumbo
Bridge Fixed bridge
Weight Approximately 7.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quantum pickups offer a tighter, more focused sound than some of the older Ibanez humbuckers, with a bit more clarity and higher output.
Yes, the Wizard III is noticeably thin and flat, making it very fast and comfortable, especially for players with smaller hands or a preference for quick movement.
Absolutely. The fixed bridge provides excellent sustain and tuning stability, but it doesn't allow for any tremolo or vibrato effects.

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