Ibanez S521-BBS Blackberry Sunburst Sabre
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A Decidedly Modern Configuration Focused on Performance
With its pair of Quantum humbuckers, 24 jumbo frets, and Wizard III neck, this guitar fits into the line of instruments designed for speed, precision, and strong dynamics. The choice of a fixed bridge aligns with this: simplicity, tuning stability, and direct response, whether in rehearsal, studio, or on stage.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This electric guitar is particularly suited for serious beginner to intermediate guitarists who want an effective instrument to progress quickly, as well as more advanced players seeking a simple and high-performance platform. It feels at home in styles where attack and definition are essential: rock, metal, hard rock, modern metal, but also punk and alternative. The 24 frets provide real comfort for playing high up the neck and more melodic solos.
The Sound
The mahogany body provides a warm sonic foundation, with present mids and generous sustain, perfect for thickening riffs and adding body to leads. The maple neck adds response and clarity in the attack, helping to keep the playing clear even with high gain. The rosewood fingerboard balances the overall feel with a smoother sensation under the fingers and less aggressive highs. On the amplification side, the Quantum humbuckers are designed to deliver a solid output level, tight bass, and good definition: an asset for palm mutes, tight chords, and fast rhythms. Finally, the fixed bridge promotes direct vibration transmission, with a more "snappy" feel and reassuring tuning stability.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Mahogany |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Gradient |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Type | electric guitar | Fret type | jumbo |
| Wood | mahogany | Hardware finish | black chrome |
| Neck | Wizard III | Bridge | fixed |
| Neck wood | maple | Pickups | Quantum humbuckers |
| Number of frets | 24 | Configuration oriented towards modern playing | 24 frets, fast neck, fixed bridge |
Questions frequently asked
What styles can be played with this guitar?
The HH configuration with Quantum humbuckers favors rock, metal, hard rock, punk, and alternative tones. The tight bass and claimed definition support fast rhythms and palm-muted playing.
Is this guitar suitable for starting metal?
Thanks to the maple Wizard III neck, this model is aimed at fast and precise playing. The 24 jumbo frets facilitate access to higher registers. This setup suits serious beginners as well as intermediate guitarists.
Is the bridge fixed on the Ibanez S521-BBS?
The fixed bridge provides direct response and tuning stability suitable for rehearsals, studio, and stage. It also promotes clear vibration transfer.
How many frets does this guitar have?
With 24 jumbo frets on a rosewood fingerboard, the instrument offers extended access to high notes for solos and riffs at the top of the neck.
What is the tonal character of the mahogany body?
The mahogany body delivers present midrange and generous sustain. The maple neck reinforces attack clarity, including with high gain.
