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Ibanez S Series S521 -0FM Electric Guitar - Ocean Fade Metallic
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Another S series here, which has the same body, neck and bridge as the S561 that I posted today at the same price point. It's got the same neck, with jumbo frets and offset markers on a rosewood fingerboard. The main difference is the electronics. This is an HH model, using a pair of passive ceramic quantum pickups.
Again... I have no issues with the quantums when the guitar is a good price overall. I have a set on one of my guitars (Although in HSH configuration) Down the line, you could always upgrade them if they're not for you. I find them pretty versatile and prefer them to the old Infinity ones that used to come stock. We're all different though, I guess.
The neck is slim and fast and actually my favourite of mine, along with the very very similar Wizard II neck. If you are considering Ibanez and haven't played one, please PLEASE go and try one first. They're necks are so different to most out there, that you'll really need to pick it up to see how it suits you. If you're a shredder than I'm pretty confident you'll love it when you get your hands on one.
The S series is an integral part of Ibanez's catalogue. Incredibly popular for their thin and sleek body shape, these guitars are built purely with performance in mind, and the S521-OFM is no exception. With a super-fast Wizard III neck and high-output Quantum pickups, this instrument is a true shedding machine!
Construction
The S521-OFM has a Mahogany body, offering plenty of low-end thump and a warm mid-range, making up for its thin design. It still boasts plenty of top-end sizzle however, thanks to the brightness of its Maple neck, and a bolt-on construction can give your riffs lots of snap and clarity to punch through even the most frantic of mixes.
Ibanez are notorious for their thin neck profiles, and the Wizard III carve will let you play fast, technical solos without hindrance. Topped with a Rosewood fretboard, this beloved wood will feel sleek and smooth under the fingers, offering a nice, fluid-like feel.
Electronics and Hardware
A versatile set of Ibanez's high-output Quantum pickups will easily dish the dirt, boasting plenty of power and clarity. The potent-sounding bridge humbucker will deal with all the gain you can give it, with a crunchy and saturated tone that is perfect for metal. The Quantum neck humbucker will sound smooth and precise with distortion, amazing for lead playing but also clear and vibrant with clean settings.
Here's what Ibanez say about the S Series S521-OFM:The cutting edge of Ibanez design, the S series continues to be a marvel of form and function. Its signature body shape - sculpted, lightweight, and mahogany - is stronger and more musically responsive than guitars weighing twice as much. The S series is still a rock 'n' roll version of a quick, graceful, and potentially lethal weapon.
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Again... I have no issues with the quantums when the guitar is a good price overall. I have a set on one of my guitars (Although in HSH configuration) Down the line, you could always upgrade them if they're not for you. I find them pretty versatile and prefer them to the old Infinity ones that used to come stock. We're all different though, I guess.
The neck is slim and fast and actually my favourite of mine, along with the very very similar Wizard II neck. If you are considering Ibanez and haven't played one, please PLEASE go and try one first. They're necks are so different to most out there, that you'll really need to pick it up to see how it suits you. If you're a shredder than I'm pretty confident you'll love it when you get your hands on one.
The S series is an integral part of Ibanez's catalogue. Incredibly popular for their thin and sleek body shape, these guitars are built purely with performance in mind, and the S521-OFM is no exception. With a super-fast Wizard III neck and high-output Quantum pickups, this instrument is a true shedding machine!
Construction
The S521-OFM has a Mahogany body, offering plenty of low-end thump and a warm mid-range, making up for its thin design. It still boasts plenty of top-end sizzle however, thanks to the brightness of its Maple neck, and a bolt-on construction can give your riffs lots of snap and clarity to punch through even the most frantic of mixes.
Ibanez are notorious for their thin neck profiles, and the Wizard III carve will let you play fast, technical solos without hindrance. Topped with a Rosewood fretboard, this beloved wood will feel sleek and smooth under the fingers, offering a nice, fluid-like feel.
Electronics and Hardware
A versatile set of Ibanez's high-output Quantum pickups will easily dish the dirt, boasting plenty of power and clarity. The potent-sounding bridge humbucker will deal with all the gain you can give it, with a crunchy and saturated tone that is perfect for metal. The Quantum neck humbucker will sound smooth and precise with distortion, amazing for lead playing but also clear and vibrant with clean settings.
Here's what Ibanez say about the S Series S521-OFM:The cutting edge of Ibanez design, the S series continues to be a marvel of form and function. Its signature body shape - sculpted, lightweight, and mahogany - is stronger and more musically responsive than guitars weighing twice as much. The S series is still a rock 'n' roll version of a quick, graceful, and potentially lethal weapon.
Specifications
- Neck type: Wizard III Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood w/Off-set white dot inlay
- Frets: Jumbo
- Bridge: Fixed
- Neck pickup: Quantum Humbucker (Passive/Ceramic)
- Bridge pickup: Quantum Humbucker (Passive/Ceramic)
- Factory tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
- String gauge: .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
- Hardware color: Cosmo black
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sorted byI'm almost scared to play it sometimes, especially when it comes to dives on the trem. Mainly because the Jem Jr is right there and pretty much the same profile, without a volute at the stock. It's like I don't want to hurt the pricey one
Sweep picking is fun and it's something I got good at fairly early on, then lost it in the right hand because I was like "Done that now, what's next" That was some 10+ years ago, so feels weird coming back to it. Give it a couple of weeks and I'm sure it will be fine. I don't like too much sweeping, although I do like to string certain techniques together.
I'd flick the G string (No not that one, grow up) dive > harmonic off that > Pull up, then dive back > in to tapping > pinch harmonic > vibrato > dive > make it squeal and then into a short sweep, then full on neck slide
Don't panic, I'm not making music like that, haha. My aim by messing around that way, is to get used to flittering between different things. Not all that long ago, if I tried to string a few bits together, I'd get confused and lose direction or stray from timing. Then get sad and tell myself off.
I guess it's an exercise that challenges me to be more accurate and efficient with movements. (as well as up confidence in control) I'm not in a band, don't play with others but love playing regardless. It's my little mad squealy world. If I play in front of people, I'll muck up... less so nowadays)
Other stuff I do... implement tapping with the pick itself (Small Jazz III) I just prefer it to my fingers
My neighbours must love it, because they always drum along on the walls..
Sorry for the story, I don't get out much (I also waffle in my own house as well, tbh) (edited)
I miss my old S series. With this neck I am indeed tempted.