Ibanez QX527B Q Standard 7-String Guitar Weathered Black

Weight: 5.0 lbs

DESCRIPTION

With new developments in instrument technology, the prominence of more technical playing styles, and players’ desire for lighter, more portable instruments, today’s 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 QX subseries is also equipped with innovative 8-degree inward slanted frets, uniquely tailoring their ergonomics to the benefit of highly technical 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.

A sleek, modern seven-string built for speed, balance, and articulate tone. The Parallel Wizard-7 roasted maple/bubinga neck offers exceptional stability and a fast, consistent feel, while the okoume body keeps the instrument lightweight and resonant. Q58-7 pickups deliver clear, focused output with tight low-end response, making it an ideal choice for progressive and technical players.

SPECS

Weight: 5.0 lbs

Case: Gig Bag 

Year: 2025

Neck Type: Parallel Wizard-7 5pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga Neck

Top/Back/Body: Okoume Body

Fretboard: Ebony Fretboard With Mother Of Pearl Step Off-Set Dot Inlay

Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets

Number Of Frets: 24

Bridge: Ibanez Mono-Tune Bridge

String Spacing: 10.8mm

Neck Pickup: Q58-7 (H) Neck Pickup (Passive/Ceramic)

Bridge Pickup: Q58-7 (H) Bridge Pickup (Passive/Ceramic)

Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E, 7B

Strings: D'Addario® EXL110-7

String Gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059

Hardware Color: Black

Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5"

Width At Nut: 47mm

Width At 24th Fret: 67mm

Thickness At 1st Fret: 19mm

Thickness At 12th Fret: 19mm

Fingerboard Radius: 508mmR

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