Ibanez 8540PIII j.custom LTD Ametrine

A j.custom with a Strong Character: The P Series, Designed for Energy and Stage Performance

The Ibanez P series was designed for guitarists who play "loud," fast, and long: an aggressive "reverse" design (body and headstock), intentionally simple controls, and a clear focus on muscular Rock and Metal. In this j.custom version, the Ibanez 8540PIII takes the concept to the highest level: wood selection, premium finishes and components, and above all, exemplary fretwork that transforms the feel under the fingers. The result: a guitar built for intensity, yet with a level of refinement worthy of the most demanding instruments.

Who Is the Ibanez 8540PIII For? Modern Playing, Precision, and "Shred" Sensations

This 6-string is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists who want a responsive, comfortable guitar with stable tuning, especially for modern techniques: fast alternate picking, legato, tapping, wide bends, and bridge vibrato. The 24-fret configuration and Super Wizard HP neck encourage soloing, while the 5-position selector allows for varied tonal textures, from tight riffs to singing leads. Ideal for Rock, Hard Rock, modern Metal, heavy Fusion, and all styles where attack and definition are essential.

Tone and Response: African Mahogany, Burl Maple Top, and High-Output DiMarzio Pickups

The tonal core of the 8540PIII is based on an African mahogany body that provides a warm foundation, rich in low-mids, with a nice sustain density. The Burl Maple top adds presence and clarity, useful for maintaining attack in distortion and a clear outline on chords. The 5-piece maple/wenge neck enhances stability and precision while retaining a fast response.

Regarding pickups, the DiMarzio Air Norton S in the neck position offers a thick and expressive tone, perfect for fluid leads and rounded rhythms without muddiness. At the bridge, the DiMarzio The Tone Zone delivers strong output: lots of body, pronounced mids, and wide dynamics for heavy palm mutes, easy harmonics, and cutting solos. The wiring remains intentionally straightforward with 1 volume and a 5-position selector, keeping the instrument immediate and effective on stage. Finally, the Edge tremolo is designed for intensive use: tuning stability and playing comfort, even during aggressive pull-offs and tremolos.

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Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel

Type	6-string electric guitar	Scale Length	25.5" / 648 mm
Format / Series	P series	Nut Width	43 mm / 1.7"
Top	Burl Maple (4 mm)	Fingerboard Width at End	58 mm
Body	African mahogany	Fingerboard	bound rosewood
Body Finish	glossy polyester	Radius	16.9" / 430 mm
Total Length	962 mm	Frets	24
Body Length	416 mm	Fret Type	Jumbo
Body Width	301 mm	Fret Edge Treatment	j.custom fret edge treatment
Body Thickness	44 mm	Inlays	Tree of Life
Color	Ametrine	Side Dots	Luminlay side dots
Neck Type	Super Wizard HP	Bridge / Tremolo	Edge
Construction	bolt-on	String Spacing	10.8 mm
Wood	5-piece maple/wenge	Nut	locking
Neck Finish	satin polyurethane ("Velvetouch" feel on back of neck, per j.custom specification)	Tuners	Gotoh
1st Fret Thickness	17 mm	Hardware Color	gold
12th Fret Thickness	19 mm	Strap Buttons	Gotoh strap lock pins