Ibanez SML721-MAM Midnight Arctic Ocean Matte Axe Design Lab Sabre
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Essential Information About the Ibanez SML721 Guitar
- Wizard 5-piece Maple/Walnut Neck: thin and fast profile for modern playability, ideal for technical playing.
- H-H Q58 Configuration: two high-definition passive ceramic humbuckers with very low noise level.
- Mono-Rail Bridge: stability, sustain, and optimized string separation.
- dyna-MIX10 with Alter Switch: 10 tonal variations, humbucker to single coil switching, and Power Tap mode.
A "Modern" S Model Designed for Precision and Versatility
The SML721 embodies the spirit of Ibanez performance-oriented guitars: ergonomics, smooth access to the high frets, and "fast" playing feel. Its approach emphasizes tonal versatility through very comprehensive electronics, while maintaining an effective luthiery base for contemporary styles.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking immediate playability and a wide range of sounds, both in rehearsal and on stage. The Wizard neck and 24 frets favor modern techniques (alternate picking, legato, fast runs), while the dyna-MIX10 system covers rock, metal, fusion registers as well as clearer textures for pop or ambient music.
The Sound
The nyatoh body provides a generous response in the mids and lows, ideal for full riffs and leads that "cut through" the mix. The Q58 pickups (H-H) are designed to deliver a clearly defined sound across the entire spectrum: powerful bass without excess, clear highs without harshness, and excellent chord clarity. The dyna-MIX10 electronics multiply the possibilities: you switch from a dense humbucker to finer single coil-type tones, with a convincing Power Tap for sharper attacks. The Mono-Rail bridge enhances stability and sustain by limiting interference between strings.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For transport, the recommended references are: M300C case and IGB540-BK gig bag. To maintain the original feel, you can stick with D'Addario EXL110 strings with gauges .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Nyatoh |
| Category | ST | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Blue |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Matt |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Gold |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | ||
| Neck type | Wizard | Bridge | Mono-rail |
| Neck | 5-piece maple/walnut | String spacing | 10.8 mm / 0.43" |
| Inlay | offset White Ste dots | Tuners | Gotoh MG-T locking |
| Frets | Jumbo stainless steel | Hardware color | gold |
| Number of frets | 24 | Neck pickup | Q58 (H) (passive/ceramic) |
| Scale length | 648 mm / 25.5" - 635 mm / 25" | Bridge pickup | Q58 (H) (passive/ceramic) |
| Nut width | 43 mm / 1.69" | Switching system | dyna-MIX10 with Alter Switch (10 variations, humbucker to single coil, Power Tap mode) |
| Width at 24th fret | 58 mm / 2.28" | Factory tuning | 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E |
| Thickness at 1st fret | 18 mm / 0.71" | String gauge | .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046 |
| Thickness at 12th fret | 20 mm / 0.79" | Recommended case | M300C |
| Radius | 400 mmR / 15.75"R | Recommended gig bag | IGB540-BK |
| Side markers | luminescent dots | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Ibanez SML721-MAM suitable for metal and modern rock?
The two passive Q58 humbuckers with ceramic magnets deliver powerful lows and clarity suitable for riffs and leads. The nyatoh body supports the mids and lows, while the 24 frets facilitate access to the upper registers.
How does the dyna-MIX10 system on this Ibanez work?
The dyna-MIX10 selector with Alter Switch offers 10 tonal variations. It allows switching from humbucker configurations to single-coil-like sounds and activates the Power Tap mode for a sharper attack.
Is the Wizard neck thin?
The five-piece maple/walnut Wizard neck measures 18 mm at the 1st fret and 20 mm at the 12th fret. Its nut width is 43 mm, with a 400 mm radius. The luminescent side dots improve visibility on stage.
What bridge does the SML721-MAM have?
This model features a fixed Mono-Rail bridge with 10.8 mm string spacing. Each string has an individual saddle element, reducing interference and enhancing sustain.
Which gig bag and strings are recommended for this guitar?
The IGB540-BK gig bag and M300C case are the recommended references. The factory-installed gauge is .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046, corresponding to the recommended D'Addario EXL110 strings.
