The Ibanez QX52 from the Quest Series represents a bold new step in guitar innovation. Rather than simply adapting an existing model, Ibanez developed the Quest range entirely from the ground up to deliver a headless guitar that is lightweight, portable, and designed for the needs of modern technical players. With unique features such as 8-degree inward slanted frets for ergonomic precision, custom pickups, and advanced hardware, the QX52 opens the door to limitless creative possibilities across any genre.

Main Features

• Parallel Wizard 3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck A slim 19mm neck thickness throughout its entire length for exceptional comfort in higher playing positions, with roasted Maple and Bubinga construction for strength and stability.
• Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard Exotic appearance with a heat-treated finish, delivering a balanced attack and rich sustain.
• Jumbo Stainless Steel frets Resistant to corrosion, these frets offer a quick response, smooth articulation, and clarity across single notes and chords.
• Nyatoh body Provides a warm, rich mid-low end to balance technical playing styles.
• Q58 H-H pickups Specially designed for headless guitars, these pickups deliver full tonal clarity across the frequency range, with noise-free performance that works perfectly with both analogue and digital effects.
• Custom string lock Durable, one-piece design for easy string changes without needing proprietary strings.
• Mono-Tune bridges Adjustable intonation and string height with a lightweight saddle design for a natural and organic tone.
• dyna-MIX10 switching system with Alter Switch Unlocks ten versatile sound variations, including humbucker and single-coil options. Power Tap mode delivers authentic single-coil character even in dual-humbucker configurations.
• Luminescent side dots Glow-in-the-dark fret markers make it easy to navigate the neck on dark stages.
• Gig bag included Comes with a custom Ibanez gig bag for safe storage and transport.

Why Choose the QX52?

With its innovative slanted frets, ergonomic design, and headless form factor, the Ibanez QX52 is built for guitarists who demand speed, comfort, and versatility. Whether you’re exploring progressive metal, jazz fusion, or modern experimental sounds, this instrument offers the playability and tone to match your ambition.

Ibanez QX52 Specifications

• Neck type: Parallel Wizard 3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
• Top/back/body: Nyatoh body
• Fretboard: Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard Mother of Pearl Step off-set dot inlay
• Fret: Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
• Number of frets: 24
• Bridge: Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge
• String space: 10.8mm
• Neck pickup: Q58 (H) neck pickup Passive/Ceramic
• Bridge pickup: Q58 (H) bridge pickup Passive/Ceramic
• Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E
• Strings: D'Addario® EXL110
• String gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
• Hardware colour: Cosmo black

Neck Dimensions

• Scale: 648mm/25.5"
• Width: 42mm at NUT
• Width: 57mm at 24F
• Thickness: 19mm at 1F
• Thickness: 19mm at 12F
• Radius: 508mm

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