Ibanez SZ520QM Quilted Maple Electric Guitar

Set neck. Thru-body stringing. Humbuckers.

Item: IBASZ520QM

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99 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

17 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"LOTS OF BANG FOR THE BUCK"

Feature:
Guitar is great. Just wish it came with a case instead of having to pay extra...but I bought the Gator, and it is a solid case and guitar fits perfectly. I guess at $399, I cannot really complain about buying the case...LOL...

Quality:
You cannot beat this quality for this price...I looked at a strat, and am glad I bought this one...

Value:
As stated earlier...$399...set in neck...I have a Gibson Les Paul, and this is just as fun to play...and I paid a lot less...But I love the GLP...

Desirability:
The Cherry Burst is stunning...I would put this guitar against any other. Great finish, and great product.

Sound:
I just cannot rate anything a 10...perfect is just too difficult...but this one would be close---9.5---. Sounds great and has great response...Cannot believe, all this for $399. You cannot go wrong with this guitar...unbelievable at this price.

Ease of Use:
It is very easy to use...and lots of fun...

Support:
I haven't had to deal with anyone yet...but I expect things to run as smoothly as when I bought this awesome guitar...

Overall:
I would definitely buy this guitar again if it were stolen. I actually bought this one for my 9 year old son, as his first electric guitar, and am considering buying me one (or the SZ720FM)...if he decides not to let me play it anymore...LOL...

Submitted: 7/17/2008

Style of Music: Southern Rock

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"See and hear the awesome Ibanez 520 here"

Feature:
Standard stuff. A solid no frills kickass axe.

Quality:
Ibanez is outstanding always. Just ask Steve Vai.

Value:
Hell yeah.

Desirability:
I purposely bought the "ugly" color. I wanted a non-descript looking axe so when I play in the park or on the street, no thugs spot me with what looks like a thousand dollar pawn shop swap. So I got what I wanted - an ugly axe that f-in' wails!

Sound:
Very good. Look, listen here: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3994641616108832842&hl=en Judge for yourself.

Ease of Use:
Neck is really fast. No surprise - I've had an Ibanez Flying V since 1984 and have never been able to upgrade it for any reasonable price. Tried Gibsons, all that.

Support:
Best support possible - ie - none needed. Job done right the first time.

Overall:
My last Ibanez still rocks and is 23 years old. Need I say more?

Submitted: 4/23/2008

Style of Music: Hard rock

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Gold Amber Burst (2006 Version)
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Transparent Purple (2006 Version)
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About This Product!
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Evolution doesn't have to mean more complicated. The SC and SCA S Classic axes and the new SZ have evolved into even simpler instruments than their famous S ancestor. The comfortable slim body with fat Mahogany tone and sustain that made the S famous is there -- but the SZ and S-Classics feature simple fixed bridges and a 25.1 scale neck that has a different feel than the S guitar's 25.5 scale.

Series Features:
Thru-body, staggered stringing compensates for different string thicknesses and provides superior tonal balance, feel, articulation and sustain.

3-piece set in neck for better upper fret access and sustain.

Quilted maple top and slightly thicker S mahogany body provide incredibly full sound with a wide range of overtones.

New Gibraltar III bridge offers fixed bridge simplicity and sustain. No sharp edges for longer string life.

Have you seen the headlines? "Guitar rock is back."
We're happy to hear it. Except at Ibanez, guitar rock never "left" - and if you're the type of player who reads Ibanez catalogs, you've been too busy playing guitar or bass to worry a whole lot about the media's take on music. However, the papers are right about one thing: there are more new guitar and bass guitar styles than ever before. That's why there are more different kinds of guitars and basses in the 2003 Ibanez line up.

Technical Info

* SZ set-in neck

* 3pc. Mahogany neck material

* Mahogany/Quilted Maple top body

* 22 medium frets

* Rosewood Finger Board - Rosewood offers a strong, bright sound and an attractive appearance with a long grain.

* Gibraltar III bridge

* IBZ SZ1 (H) neck PU

* IBZ SZ2 (H) bridge PU

* SZ special inlay

* Nickel hardware
The SZ520QM features a set neck for greater sustain and easier upper register playing. It features a Gibraltar III bridge and thru-body stringing which further augments its full tone and sustain. Looks great, with an outstanding quilted maple top.
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  • 06/05
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