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Description
The S Series S520 electric guitar is cloaked in a dramatic burst finish, and an Indian rosewood fingerboard with jumbo frets. Lurking beneath its graceful 3-D shape is mahogany specifically chosen for S Series instruments.

Light enough to amaze in terms of comfort, the S Series S520 is heavy enough to provide the tone and sustain that players expect from the S Series. Its thin, fast Wizard III neck is yet another achievement in playability, providing the kind of comfort that translates to responsiveness and speed. Quantum pickups, along with 5-way switch, provide an impressive palette of tone textures.

The S Series S520 comes with the Edge Zero II tremolo, so the most extreme sonic acrobatics can be fearlessly performed with confidence that the guitar will effortlessly return to perfect tuning.

Case sold separately.
Open Box Ibanez S520 S Series Electric Guitar Level 2 Blackberry Sunburst 888365508191
Open Box Ibanez S520 S Series Electric Guitar Level 2 Blackberry Sunburst 888365508191
Open Box Ibanez S520 S Series Electric Guitar Level 2 Blackberry Sunburst 888365508191
Features
  • Neck type: Wizard III maple neck
  • Body: Mahogany body
  • Fretboard: Indian rosewood fretboard with off-set white dot inlay
  • Frets: Jumbo frets
  • Bridge: Edge-Zero II tremolo bridge
  • Neck pickup: Quantum (H) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
  • Bridge pickup: Quantum (H) bridge pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
  • Hardware color: Cosmo black
  • Case sold separately

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4.63

8 Reviews

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming5
  2. Practicing5
  3. Recording2
  4. Small Venues1
  5. Fun Tone Any Sustains Gr1
Cons
  1. Flat Sound1
  2. Fret Buzz1
  3. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play6
  2. Good Feel5
  3. Solid Electronics3
  4. Good Pick Up2
  5. Good Tone2

Reviewed by 8 customers

  • Would buy again

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byryan

    fromMassachusetts

    easy to play, love the feel

  • Inaccurate product description, however, helpful staff

    4

    submitted7 years ago

    byMH

    fromLiberty, Missouri

    The overall construction of this guitar is quite nice. There were some finishing defects in the porthole where the guitar chord plugs in. Also, OF GREAT IMPORTANCE, the website as of September 19th, 2018, is incorrect in its description of this guitar, and, they will be fixing this shortly. The specifications say this guitar comes with the Edge Zero II tremolo system. THAT IS INCORRECT!! You must purchase a Premium S series in order to get that tremolo system. The Standard series comes with the Edge Zero tremolo system.

  • Great Guitar

    5

    submitted7 years ago

    byArt

    fromWA State

    Great guitar! I like the feel of the neck and thin body. The guitar is amazingly light. So I give the feel of the guitar a 5 stars. As for the sound of the stock Ibanez pick-ups, It's just "OK," IMO. I end up replacing the stock pick-ups to the Seymour Duncan Dave Mustaine "THRASH FACTOR" pick-up set. It made a HUGE difference in sound quality. The new Seymour Duncan pick-up's installed... You don't need to purchase the more expensive S models. Just change the pick-up's and you have an awesome guitar!

  • Perfect feel and sound for the price!!!

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byJuan

    fromundisclosed

    High Quality guitar. No flaws on painting or any cosmetic damage. Very conformable neck and body. The new 18" brown burst finish is beautiful. I recommend Ibanez to anybody that wants a high quality instrument, long lasting and in an affordable price. Thanks!

  • may get the prestige

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byBRIAN

    fromundisclosed

    love the neck, very comfortable down the road upgrade the pots, pups, cap and tuners

  • Meh

    3

    submitted8 years ago

    byGhostPuncher

    fromAustin Tx

    I bought one of these because I bought a hardtail with quilted maple that sounds and feels really good. This trem model sounds significantly thinner. I'm not sure what it is, maybe the hardware. I love the trem, but do not like the overall sound. The same pups are in the hardtail and sound great, very rock metal versatile, but not on this model. Clean tones seem nice but I have plans to replace the pups with something that will add thickness to distorted channels. The quitar itself is very comfortable and fun to play but I am dissapointed in the sound. I have a few Ibanez that range in price and quality, JS, Iton label S, the S QM hardtail dragon eye burst from GC, but this is by far my least favorite. There are better guitars for $200 less unfortunately, and I love Ibanez.

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  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byBarney

    fromundisclosed

    Is there a case for this guitar? If so which brand/model #?

    Open Reply -
    Greetings Barney, we carry a number of hard shell cases. Here is one recommendation: Gator GWE-Elec Hardshell Electric Guitar Case Black

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byAl

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    where this guitar made in?

    Open Reply -
    This guitar is made in China.

  • submitted8 years ago

    asked byjas7277

    fromundisclosed

    How heavy is this guitar. Is it very heavy or light?

    Open Reply -
    This is a light weight guitar that weighs approximately 9 lbs.