Ibanez NDM5-SB Sunburst Signature Noodles
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An Ibanez Signature Built for On-Stage Efficiency
The NDM5 is a signature model developed around the needs of a stage guitarist: immediate playability, essential controls, and a sound that "cuts" through the mix. It fits within the spirit of Ibanez signature guitars, designed to convey a clear playing identity, with luthiery and electronics choices focused on performance and reliability.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This Ibanez is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a responsive electric guitar for punk rock, alternative rock, garage, and all music styles that alternate between punchy rhythms and sharp leads. Its long scale length favors tuning precision in standard tuning and good string tension for palm muting, while remaining very comfortable for power chords and alternate picking runs.
The Tone
The American basswood body provides a natural balance, with present mids and a consistent response, ideal for rock distortion. The 3-piece maple neck enhances stability and definition, while the ebony fingerboard emphasizes attack clarity and quick response, with dense sustain.
On the electronics side, the Seymour Duncan P90 Stack pickups deliver the classic "soapbar" P90 character (expressive mids, vintage grain, great pick dynamics) while remaining silent. The 3-way selector switch allows switching from a rounder neck tone to a sharper bridge tone, with a very effective middle position for open and slightly scooped rhythms.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and tension, you can stick with D'Addario EXL110 strings in 10-46 gauge (matching the factory setup).
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Top/back/body | American basswood body | Number of frets | 22 |
| Neck type | NDM / 3-piece maple neck | Bridge | F106 |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | String spacing | 0.41" / 10.5 mm |
| Nut width | 1.65" / 42 mm | Tailpiece | Quik Change III |
| Width at 22nd fret | 2.24" / 57 mm | Hardware color | chrome |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.79" / 20 mm | Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan P90 Stack (H) (passive/Alnico) |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 0.87" / 22 mm | Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan P90 Stack (H) (passive/Alnico) |
| Radius | 9.84" / 250 mmR | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Fingerboard | ebony / white dot inlays | String gauge | .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 |
| Frets | medium | ||
Questions frequently asked
What styles are suitable for the Ibanez NDM5-SB Sunburst Signature Noodles?
This model is suitable for punk rock, alternative rock, and garage. Its 648 mm scale length promotes tuning accuracy in standard tuning and string stability during palm muting.
Are the P90 Stack pickups noiseless?
The two passive Seymour Duncan P90 Stack pickups with Alnico magnets retain the tone and expressive midrange associated with the P90 format, without unwanted noise. The 3-way selector allows access to the neck pickup, bridge pickup, and their combination.
What is the original string gauge installed?
The factory setup uses a .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 set, tuned to standard E (1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E). D’Addario EXL110 10-46 strings maintain this tension. The strings are steel.
Is the neck suitable for fast rhythms?
The 3-piece maple NDM neck measures 20 mm at the 1st fret and 22 mm at the 12th fret. Its ebony fingerboard, 250 mm radius, and 22 medium frets promote a clear attack.
What bridge is equipped on this guitar?
A fixed F106 bridge with Quik Change III tailpiece is installed, featuring a string spacing of 10.5 mm.
