Ibanez S thread

[neurosis]

Can't beat Metamurphic, but here is mine. Sounds really dark and angry for what it is. I have noticed a lot of you have the Petrucci Combo in them. Does it really sound that good? Congrats on the awesome guitars.

Pictures:

 

[Metamurphic]

 

[Vede]

My new S5470Q in Wild Cherry Blossom:

 

[neurosis]

It's nice, yes. I honestly don't know how all of these former models have lost so much market value. The woods and quality on this thing are really high. The bridge isn't bad to begin with and the pups are pretty balanced. I scratch my head to see how low people offer for these, more so after looking at the posterior korea models with the fugly scratch inlay.

Mate, your collection rocks. I wish I had a time machine.

 

[neurosis]

My new S5470Q in Wild Cherry Blossom:

OH DIOS MÍO! As in OMG the spanish way... hahahaha. That toppppppppp!

 

[MikeH]

That 5470 is fucking amazing.

 

[Sephiroth952]

1st pic: Hello fellow maple board s'er! Actually I think you were on the iby forum way back in the day, but I can't remember.

2nd pic: Congrats on owning my dream S! Those 540S7's are the total shit.

 

[texshred777]

Damn, major GAS for a S5470. The reported sustain issues are the only thing holding me back. It seems to be hit or miss, some people with post 2010 models are saying the issue has been remedied(weaker middle single coil I believe), while others are still reporting issues.

That and my PRS fund.

It seems to be hit or miss, some people with post 2010 models are saying the issue has been remedied(weaker middle single coil I believe), while others are still reporting issues.

 

[gunch]

Damn, major GAS for a S5470. The reported sustain issues are the only thing holding me back. It seems to be hit or miss, some people with post 2010 models are saying the issue has been remedied(weaker middle single coil I believe), while others are still reporting issues.

That and my PRS fund.

It seems to be hit or miss, some people with post 2010 models are saying the issue has been remedied(weaker middle single coil I believe), while others are still reporting issues.

The wild cherry models that retailers were blowing out were 2011 models IIRC.

 

[cfrank]

Oh Hai S Fans! Here's a few shots of my family. Enjoy!

How much do the S7420FM go for? I found one in pretty crappy conditions (severe dings, even some paint missing and some rusty hardware) for about 350USD. Considering it's probably the first one i've ever seen here in my country i'm so tempted in jumping on it even though i would have to do some fret work and change some screws.

 

[IbanezDaemon]

J Custom S540 Japan Urushi Multicolor (signed by Satch and Vai at G3)

J Custom SPB2-TR (1999 model w/Piezo)

 

[texshred777]

J Custom S540 Japan Urushi Multicolor (signed by Satch and Vai at G3)

J Custom SPB2-TR (1999 model w/Piezo)

Not helping the gas..not one bit.

 

[ShredBorland]

Blown by such amazing S series here but here's but S320 with EMG 85 in the bridge and a skull in the neck

 

[fr4nci2c0]

Can't beat Metamurphic, but here is mine. Sounds really dark and angry for what it is. I have noticed a lot of you have the Petrucci Combo in them. Does it really sound that good? Congrats on the awesome guitars.

I have the L/CL set in my S1620FB. The neck is just out of this world for leads/cleans and the bridge is insane for high gain tones its pretty ballsy. The CL sounds good clean too. I would say playing on a clean channel with both pickups selected is so smooth and balanced sounding. I have Dimarzio PAF pros in my RGT3120 and there not as good.

 

[JamminJAP]

Here is my S1625FBNT with her Ibanez family...

I can't get a shot with my strat, tele, or les paul, since their made in USA they feel too stuck up to pose next to foregn gutars....

 

[byrdparis]

here is a new addition to my collection a SV5470

i borroed this picture though (sorry)

but here is some clip that i did a few days ago with her.
all stock in the video.
i just flipped the pups for CL\LQ set

 

[Dropsonic]

here is a new addition to my collection a SV5470

i borroed this picture though (sorry)

but here is some clip that i did a few days ago with her.
all stock in the video.
i just flipped the pups for CL\LQ set

Congrats man.
I really dig the top, and holy fuck if that isn't one of the coolest looking bridges ever!

 

[byrdparis]

no doubt!
its so cool! and stay in tune perfectly even with no lock nut.

 

[Gunnar]

Could someone tell me the name of this model? isnt the finish called onyx or something like that?

Ibanez s2170 SE (se is for swirled ebony)

 

[Ape Factory]

Here's my lot. Bought an S5470 and then went "S" crazy, picking up a MY2000 S1520NT, 1993 S540LTD, 2010 S5EX1 and I have a 1989 540S in DY on the way that has an unusual pickup layout for that model year H-S-H, and is apparently stock. We'll see.

1993 S540 just after I got her back together after a thorough cleaning and a few small mods...has a PAF Pro bridge pickup although I just acquired an IBZ/USA F2 to replace it and return the guitar to stock. It's pretty much dead mint except for one minor chip and a bit of corrosion on the term. Was a real hidden gem covered in stickers on ebay.

S1520NT just after I'd gotten her back together. Swapped out the Edge Lo Pro for a new Edge Pro, noiseless strings and brass claw. Brass big block on the way. Has solderless wire system for the pickups and I have a pair of Breeds to swap in yet.

S5470, the guitar that started my S obsession and the only one I've had time to somewhat properly shoot in the studio.

Group shot! No details of the S5EX1 yet but I've made a few mods to it.