Description

AS IS ALL SALES FINAL – Perfect working condition; Chipped paint around strap button (see photos)

Ibanez Q Standard 7 String Electric Guitar – Blue Chameleon Metallic Matte SCRATCH N DENT

With new developments in instrument technology, the prominence of more technical playing styles, and players desire for lighter, more portable instruments, todays headless guitars are pushing far beyond designs of the past. However, even with all these advancements, Ibanez still saw an exciting opportunity in this space.

The Q or Quest series is an entirely new concept for Ibanez. The Quest in this case was to not just to adapt an existing instrument into a headless design, but to develop an entirely new guitar from the ground up. This range features a number of unique elements intended to maximize tone, performance, and playing comfort. These include, custom designed R1 single coil and Q58 humbucker pickups, a new Mono-Tune bridge, and a proprietary custom string locking mechanism. The Standard series incorporates all the staples the Ibanez brand is famous for, such as fast necks, floating trems, and high-octane distortion in a package that is available and accessible to most players.

Ultimately, this series offers a diverse and versatile enough feature set to attract not only the modern, technical guitarist, but also players who may have never even considered a headless guitar before. Regardless of genre, Q (Quest) allows guitarists of every background to question the full scope of their creative possibilities.

Q Standard

Ibanez builds guitars for players of all levelsfrom beginners to the most demanding masters of the instrument. Regardless of price, Ibanez always strives to offer the absolute best sound, style, and playability in its class. The Standard series incorporates all the staples the Ibanez brand is famous for, such as fast necks, floating trems, and high-octane distortion in a package that is available and accessible to most players.

FEATURES

Wizard C 5pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck

To meet the demand of various playing styles, this Wizard C neck has a very neutral shape it’s not too thick, too thin, or too flat. The 5pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga construction also offers great stability and long-term durability.

Nyatoh body

Nyatoh used as the body wood provides a rich mid-low end.

R1 / Q58 S-S-H pickups

The R1 / Q58 pickup combo is designed specifically for use in headless guitars. They provide a clearly defined sound, facilitating excellent tonal balance through all frequencies. The lows are powerful without being muddy, and the highs are bright and clear, but never harsh. As a result, every single note within the chord structure is well defined, and clearly audible. These pickups, with their tonal balance, and extremely low noise performance, work extremely well with both digital and analog effects.

Custom string lock

This custom string lock is one-piece unit that features very simple construction. This means the hardware requires less maintenance, is highly durable, and allows for very easy string changes. Additionally, no proprietary string is required, so you can continue to use your favorite gauge and brand.

Mono-Tune bridges

The Mono-Tune bridges offer a wide intonation range so that you can easily set the instrument up for tuning down a whole step or even further. The string height is also easily adjustable, and each saddle generally has less material, which leads to more natural and organic tone.

Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard

The beautiful Birdseye Maple fretboard imbues this model with an exotic appearance . The fretboard is heat-treated for a balanced attack and rich sustain.

dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch

The dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups.

Jumbo Stainless Steel frets

Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response and effortless articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.

Ergonomic body design

The body features a number of strategically placed curves on both the top and back of the instrument. This complex, yet sophisticated design provides maximum playing comfort.

Compact and light-weight, yet resonant body

While it is really compact and light-weight, its non-chambered, solid body provides great sound with rich woody tones.

Luminescent side dots

The luminescent side dot position marks make it easy for players to see fretboard position marks when performing on dark stages.

SPECIFICATIONS

General

• Neck Type: Wizard C-75pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
• Top/Back/Body: Nyatoh body
• Fretboard: Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboardMother of Pearl Step off-set dot inlay
• Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
• Number Of Frets: 24
• Bridge: Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge
• String Space: 10.8mm
• Neck Pickup: R1-7 (S) neck pickupPassive/Ceramic
• Middle Pickup: R1-7 (S) middle pickupPassive/Ceramic
• Bridge Pickup: Q58-7 (H) bridge pickupPassive/Ceramic
• Factory Tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E,7B
• Strings: D’Addario EXL110-7
• String Gauges: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059
• Hardware Color: Cosmo Black

Neck Dimensions

• Scale: 648mm/25.5″
• Neck Width at Nut: 47mm
• Neck Width at 24F: 67mm
• Neck Thickness at 1F: 20mm
• Neck Thickness at 12F: 21mm
• Radius: 400mmR

Other

• Recommended Case: MR350C
• Ibanez Custom String Lock
• dyna-MIX9 switching system w/Alter Switch
• Luminescent side dot inlay
• Gig bag included

Switching System

When the alter switch is in neck position, two hum tap mode is on. When the alter switch is in bridge position, two hum tap mode is off. Two hum tap mode means the neck and middle pickups are wired in series and functioning as a humbucker. When two hum tap mode is off and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, neck pickup is selected. When the switch is in between neck and center position, neck and center pickups are selected. When the switch is in center position, center position is selected. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, center pickup and neck side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected. When two hum tap mode is on and the pickup selector switch is in neck position, the neck and center pickups are selected and they are in series. When the switch is in between neck and center position the neck pickup and bridge side of the bridge pickup are selected. When the switch is in center position, neck, center, and bridge pickups are selected; the neck and center pickups are in series mode. When the switch is in between center and bridge position, the neck side of the bridge pickup is selected. When the switch is in bridge position, the bridge pickup is selected.

Controls

With the guitar held in the playing position, there is one knob and one switch along the lower edge of the body. Closest to the knee cutout is the five-way pickup selector switch. Closest to the end of the body is the tone knob. The volume knob is located right above the five-way pickup selector switch. Between the volume and tone knobs is the alter switch.