Ibanez S520AHABS Antique Brown Stained
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A S Series with a sleek look, designed for performance
At the forefront of Ibanez design, the S series has established itself as a benchmark for guitarists seeking an ergonomic, elegant electric guitar built for the stage. The S520AH Antique Brown Stained embodies this "fast weapon" spirit: a sculpted line and a decidedly rock approach, with a design focused on playability and responsiveness.
Who is it for, and for which styles?
The Ibanez S520AH is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists (and motivated beginners) looking for an easy-to-play guitar that is fast under the fingers and effective in both saturated tones and clean rhythms. It excels in rock, metal, fusion, and all styles requiring precise riffs, tight palm-mutes, and comfortable solos across 24 frets.
Sound
Its ash body provides a pleasant brightness, good resonance, and clear attack, ideal for maintaining definition when gain increases. The combination with two Quantum humbuckers (H-H configuration) enhances the modern character: responsive lows for staccato playing, solid mids to cut through the mix, and articulated highs for clear harmonics. The simple passive electronics (1 volume, 1 tone) and the 5-position selector offer multiple usable balances to switch from a big wall of sound to finer textures, while retaining a punchy character.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Brown |
| Type | Solid body | Inlays | offset white dots |
| Body material | ash | Bridge | Edge-Zero II |
| Finish | satin polyurethane | String spacing | 10.8 mm |
| Neck type | Wizard III | Nut | locking |
| Construction | bolt-on | Tuners | Ibanez |
| Material | maple | Hardware color | Cosmo Black |
| Thickness (1st fret) | 19 mm | Active or passive | passive |
| Thickness (12th fret) | 21 mm | Neck pickup | Quantum (H) |
| Scale length | 25.5" / 648 mm | Bridge pickup | Quantum (H) |
| Nut width | 1.7" / 43 mm | Controls / Selector | 1 volume, 1 tone, 5-position selector |
| Width at neck end | 58 mm | Number of strings | 6 |
| Number of frets | 24 | String gauges (low to high) | .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042 |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Special strings | D'Addario EXL120 |
| Radius | 15.75" / 400 mm | Tuning (low to high) | 6E, 5A, 4D, 3G, 2B, 1E |
| Fret type | jumbo | Other included accessories | tremolo arm, hex wrench |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez S520AHABS suitable for metal and fast solos?
This model is appropriate for rock, metal, and fusion styles thanks to its Wizard III maple neck, measuring 19 mm at the 1st fret and 21 mm at the 12th. The 24 jumbo frets and 400 mm radius facilitate technical playing across the entire neck.
What sound do the Quantum pickups of this guitar provide?
The two passive Quantum humbuckers deliver responsive lows, present mids, and articulated highs. The ash body promotes clear attack and definition as saturation increases.
Does the Edge-Zero II tremolo hold tuning well?
The Edge-Zero II bridge is paired with a locking nut, a setup designed to maintain tuning stability when using the tremolo. A tremolo arm and an Allen key are included.
What are the pickup selector switch positions?
The electronics include a 5-way selector switch, a volume, and a tone control. This H-H configuration allows several tonal balances from the two Quantum pickups.
What string gauge comes installed from the factory?
The original setup uses D'Addario EXL120 .009-.042 strings, tuned to standard E: 6E, 5A, 4D, 3G, 2B, 1E.
