Ibanez Q52PB-ABS Antique Brown Stained Quest

The Ibanez "Quest" Series: The Headless Performance Version

The Q52PB is part of the "Quest" series, designed for guitarists who want a lightweight, precise, and immediately effective headless guitar. Its premium aesthetic comes from the poplar burl top, while the nyatoh body provides a warm and balanced midrange foundation: an ideal blend for a modern guitar that is both expressive and precise.

A Guitar for Modern Techniques and Demanding Playing Styles

Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, the Ibanez Q52PB excels in technical rock, progressive metal/djent, fusion, precise funk, and contemporary pop. The 24 Jescar EVOgold Jumbo frets, smooth access to the upper frets, and Wizard C profile facilitate tight rhythms as well as fast runs, legato, and clean bends, even with very low action.

Sound

The pair of Q58 humbuckers (passive ceramic) delivers a clear and modern sound: firm lows, focused mids, and present highs without harshness, perfect for articulate distortion. The dyna-MIX10 circuit and the mini "Alter Switch" open up a very wide palette: you retain density and punch in humbucker mode while accessing snappier, more defined tones via the Power Tap, useful for clean, funk, or arpeggiated playing. The roasted "Birdseye" maple fingerboard enhances attack and definition, while the Mono-Tune bridges support sustain and tuning precision, even with dropped tunings.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Since the Q52PB comes with a gig bag, the Ibanez MR350C hard case is a reliable option to enhance protection during transport. To maintain the original feel and balance, stick with a D'Addario XL110 set in 10-46 gauge. With its 12" / 305 mm radius, a capo suited for a relatively flat fingerboard will ensure even pressure and consistent intonation across the neck.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Nbrs of frets	24
Category	Headless	Body	Nyatoh
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Natural
Top	Poplar Burl	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Roasted maple	Hardware	Black

Format	headless, ergonomic design, compact and lightweight non-chambered body	Frets	24 Jescar EVOgold Jumbo
Bridges	Ibanez Mono-Tune	Nut/Locking	Ibanez Custom locking nut
String spacing	0.43" / 10.8 mm	Markers	luminescent side dots
Hardware color	Cosmo Black	Bridge system	Ibanez Mono-Tune (independent bridges)
Profile	Wizard C	Hardware finish	Cosmo Black
Construction	3-piece roasted maple / bubinga	Pickups	Q58 neck (H) passive ceramic
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Switching	dyna-MIX10 with mini "Alter Switch" (10 combinations, Power Tap mode)
Nut width	1.65" / 42 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone, 5-position selector
Width at 24th fret	2.24" / 57 mm	Factory tuning	Standard E (E-A-D-G-B-E)
Thickness at 1st fret	0.83" / 21 mm	Strings installed	D'Addario XL110, gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Thickness at 12th fret	0.87" / 22 mm	Included	gig bag
Inlays	offset dots (mother-of-pearl)	Recommended hard case	Ibanez MR350C
Radius	12" / 305 mm