Description
Experience the perfect harmony of design and playability with the Ibanez S521, a flagship model in the renowned S series. Crafted with a lightweight mahogany body, this guitar combines strength with exceptional musical responsiveness, making it ideal for rock and metal players seeking both speed and tone.
Main Features
- Neck: Wizard III Maple neck, slim and flat for ultimate playability
- Body: Lightweight mahogany for improved resonance and durability
- Fretboard: Rosewood with off-set white dot inlays, 24 jumbo frets
- Pickups: Quantum (H) passive ceramic humbuckers at neck and bridge
- Bridge: Fixed bridge for tuned stability and sustain
- Hardware: Cosmo black finish for a sleek, modern look
- Scale Length: 648 mm (25.5 inches)
- Neck Width: 43 mm at nut, 58 mm at last fret
- Neck Thickness: 19 mm at 1st fret, 21 mm at 12th fret
- Fingerboard Radius: 400 mm
The Wizard III Maple neck is expertly engineered for fast, fluid playing, featuring a slim, flat profile that offers excellent stability and comfort. With a jumbo 24-fret rosewood fretboard, you gain a wide tonal range and smooth navigation across two octaves.
Equipped with passive Quantum humbucker pickups, the S521 delivers dynamic bass response and sharp articulation for clear, aggressive riffing. The fixed bridge ensures reliable tuning stability, completing a guitar designed to perform at the highest level.
Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What makes the Wizard III Maple neck special?
The Wizard III neck is known for its thin, flat shape that allows fast playing without sacrificing strength or stability, providing superb comfort for demanding guitarists.
➤ Are the Quantum pickups suitable for high-gain music styles?
Yes, the passive Quantum humbuckers excel at producing strong mid-range tones and clear articulation, ideal for rock and metal genres that require fast, precise riffing.
➤ How does the mahogany body affect the guitar’s sound?
Mahogany offers warmth and depth to the tone while remaining lightweight, making the S521 both resonant and easy to handle during long performances.
➤ Is this guitar suitable for beginners or mainly for professionals?
The Ibanez S521 is designed with professional players in mind but can be appreciated by intermediate players looking for a high-performance instrument.
➤ Does the fixed bridge affect tuning stability?
The fixed bridge enhances tuning stability and sustain, making it a reliable choice for aggressive playing styles without the need for constant adjustments.
Delivery
This product is in stock at our official UK distributor and will be shipped to you within 5 working days
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12.99
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £35 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Ibanez Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members
