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Ibanez S520 - Blackberry Sunburst

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, 3-pc Maple Neck, Rosewood Fingerboard, and 2 Humbucking Pickups - Blackberry Sunburst
Item ID: S520BBS

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Made for Precise, Fast-paced Performance

You've got a shred-ready guitar in your hands with the Ibanez S520. This solidbody electric comes equipped with the Edge Zero II tremolo, which guitarists at Sweetwater love for its low profile and exceptional stability. You'll coax a wide range of tone out of your amplifier, courtesy of dual Quantum humbucking pickups and versatile five-way switching. And if you're a fast player, you'll feel right at home with the sleek Wizard III neck profile. With a comfortably curvy body shape, the Ibanez S520 is the kind of guitar you can rock out with for hours.

Ibanez S520 Solidbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:
  • Solid performance and stability from the Edge Zero II tremolo bridge
  • Your fretting hand will fly on this Wizard III neck
  • High-octane tone from dual Quantum humbuckers
Solid performance and stability from the Edge Zero II tremolo bridge

The S520's Edge Zero II bridge was designed by Ibanez to give you the fast tremolo response and snap you need to pull off sharp bends and flutters. The extreme stability of this knife-edge-style trem's stud lock function is also one of the many reasons it's a favorite among many of today's top shredders. And the low profile never gets in the way of furious picking. If you're looking for a guitar that can stand up to long playing sessions without losing its tuning, you're going to love the S520!

Your fretting hand will fly on this Wizard III neck

One of Ibanez's fastest necks to date, the 3-piece maple Wizard III neck on the S520 is an absolute pleasure to play. This slim and super-comfortable neck lets you pull off lighting-fast runs and arpeggios with ease, but still gives you the substance you need for fretting chords when you need to. From the first time you put your hands on the S520's Wizard III neck, you'll know you've got a guitar that was built with performance in mind.

High-octane tone from dual Infinity humbuckers

The S520 packs a pair of Quantum humbuckers, voiced differently for maximum tonal range. The bridge position humbucker is voiced for aggressive chording and rhythm work, while the neck pickup is a brilliant lead pickup: warm, yet snarling with an enhanced midrange output when you push it. Bottom line? If you're after aggressive tone with character, then the Ibanez S520 will give your amplifier what you need.

Ibanez S520 Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:
  • Sleek electric guitar with aggressive, wide ranging tone
  • Play expressively while maintaining your tuning stability with the Edge Zero II bridge
  • Wide tonal range from Quantum humbucking pickups
  • Perfect for fast, intricate fretwork thanks to the Wizard III neck profile
  • Comfortable to wear and play even during marathon sessions and gigs
Get ready to rock with the Ibanez S520!

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  • Manufacturer Part Number: S520BBS

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