Ibanez PS10-BK Black Signature Paul Stanley
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Iconic Signature: the PS10 captures the spirit of Paul Stanley's stage instrument, designed for powerful rock and punchy riffs.
- Two Seymour Duncan Humbuckers: a '59 model at the neck and a Custom 5 at the bridge for a palette ranging from warm vintage tones to heavy modern drive.
- Comfort and Access: set-in "smooth heel" neck with PS profile for smooth playability up to the 22nd fret.
- Premium Finishes: ebony fingerboard with binding and acrylic/abalone inlays, Gotoh hardware, hard case included.
Manufacturer Information
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A Historic Signature in the Ibanez "PS" Line
The PS10 follows the tradition of Ibanez Signature models dedicated to stage guitarists: a guitar built to hold tuning, withstand gigs, and deliver an instantly recognizable sound. With its distinctive aesthetics and high-end component choices, it occupies a unique place in the lineup: a confident "rock machine" designed for pick playing and articulate saturated tones.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking a Signature model with strong character, effective in both rhythm and lead playing. It excels in hard rock, rock, classic rock, and any style requiring dual humbuckers with body, sustain, and clear definition. Separate controls (neck/bridge volume + tone) also facilitate level and tone changes mid-song.
The Sound
The combination of a maple top and African mahogany body aims for a very rock-balanced tone: sharper attack and clarity in the highs, while retaining density in the low mids. The Seymour Duncan '59 model (neck) and Custom 5 (bridge) humbuckers provide a warm response, wide saturation, and excellent chord definition. The ebony fingerboard enhances precision, with fast attack and rich sustain, ideal for singing solos. The 3-position selector (neck / neck + bridge / bridge) offers simple and effective versatility, while the Gotoh hardware stabilizes tuning and playability.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Extreme | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Top | maple | Nut | half-bone |
| Back/body | African mahogany | Bridge | Gotoh GE103B-T |
| Neck type | PS / 3-piece maple / set-in neck with "smooth heel" | Tailpiece | Gotoh GE101Z-T |
| Scale length | 24.7" / 628 mm | String spacing | 10.4 mm |
| Nut width | 1.69" / 43 mm | Tuners | Gotoh |
| Width at 22nd fret | 2.24" / 57 mm | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 0.81" / 20.5 mm | Neck pickup | Seymour Duncan '59 model (H) (passive / Alnico) |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 0.93" / 23.5 mm | Bridge pickup | Seymour Duncan Custom 5 (H) (passive / Alnico) |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Selector switch | 3 positions (neck / neck + bridge / bridge) |
| Fingerboard | ebony with binding / acrylic and abalone block inlays | Controls | 1 tone, 1 bridge volume, 1 neck volume |
| Frets | medium / Prestige fret edge treatment | Gauge | .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 |
| Number of frets | 22 | Hard case | included |
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Questions frequently asked
What sounds do the pickups of the Ibanez PS10-BK Paul Stanley offer?
The Seymour Duncan '59 Model at the neck and Custom 5 at the bridge are passive humbuckers with Alnico magnets. This setup delivers rich saturation and good chord definition, suitable for rock and hard rock.
Is the PS10-BK suitable for rock solos and rhythm playing?
The African mahogany body and maple top provide density and attack. The ebony fingerboard favors quick response, while the 628 mm scale length and 22 frets suit both lead phrasing and pick-driven rhythms. Separate neck and bridge volume controls allow level adjustment between two parts.
What type of neck does this guitar have?
It features a three-piece glued-on PS maple neck with a smooth heel joint. Its profile measures 20.5 mm at the 1st fret and 23.5 mm at the 12th, with a nut width of 43 mm.
Is the tuning stable on this Ibanez Paul Stanley guitar?
The hardware includes Gotoh tuners, a GE103B-T bridge, and a GE101Z-T tailpiece. The factory tuning is standard, from low E to high E, with .009-.042 gauge strings.
Is a case included with the PS10-BK?
A hard case is included.
