Ibanez TQMS1-CTB
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Ibanez
TQMS1-CTB
Product Info
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Tom Quayle clearly designed this Ibanez for players who demand versatility and precision. The roasted maple neck and compound radius make it a joy to play across the fretboard, while the Seymour Duncan pickups offer a wide range of tones from sparkling cleans to searing leads. It's a premium-priced instrument perfect for modern players and studio work who appreciate a refined feel and a responsive, dynamic sound.
Product Description
- Ibanez TQMS1-CTB
- Electric Guitar
- Tom Quayle Signature Model
- Body: Alder
- Top: Maple
- One-piece bolt-on neck: Roasted maple / S-Tech Wood
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother of Pearl Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: AZ Oval C - thickness at 1st fret: 21 mm / 12th fret: 23 mm
- Scale length: 648 mm (25
- 51")
- Compound fingerboard radius: 228 - 305 mm (8.98" - 12.01")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 22 Jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickups: Seymour Duncan AlNiCo II Pro Custom Single Coil (bridge) and Seymour Duncan Magic Touch Mini Humbucker (neck)
- dyna-MIX5 system with Alter Switch
- Volume and tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Tortoise pickguard
- Gotoh T1802 tremolo
- Gotoh Magnum locking machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Strings: Daddario EXL110 .010 - .046 (Art.#104555#)
- Colour: Celeste Blue
- Includes case
- Made in Japan
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Seymour Duncan pickups deliver versatile, articulate tones.
- • Compound radius fingerboard eases complex chord voicings.
- • Gotoh hardware ensures reliable tuning and tremolo performance.
CONS
- • Alder body may contribute to a slightly heavier feel.
- • Celeste Blu finish might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • dyna-MIX5 system can be complex for players unfamiliar with blending pickups.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder with Maple Top
Neck Material
Roasted Maple with S-Tech Wood
Fingerboard
Rosewood with Mother of Pearl Dot Inlays
Pickups
Seymour Duncan AlNiCo II Pro Custom (bridge) & Seymour Duncan Magic Touch Mini Humbucker (neck)
Scale Length
648 mm (25.51")
Frets
22 Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge
Gotoh T1802 Tremolo
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Alter Switch essentially rewires the pickups, offering a different tonal palette – it's a powerful tool for shaping your sound and exploring new sonic territories.
Absolutely; S-Tech improves neck stability and reduces moisture-related warping, contributing to a consistently comfortable feel and reliable playability.
The Gotoh T1802 provides smoother operation, better tuning stability, and a generally higher-quality feel compared to cheaper tremolos – it’s a significant upgrade.
