Ibanez S Series Guitars

Although the RG series may be Ibanez’s most famous guitar range, the S series is a close second when it comes to popularity. With a more traditional aesthetic, S series instruments are notorious for having a supremely thin body design; thickening in the middle to accommodate their pickups and in most cases a double-locking tremolo system.

Making them incredibly ergonomic and lightweight, Ibanez’s acclaimed “Wizard” neck carves are also very skinny, with the majority of S series guitars featuring these signature neck shapes. Ultimately designed to enhance the player’s speed and fretboard dexterity, it’s clear that the S series was formulated by Ibanez to provide guitarists with the most playable instruments available, and their reputation today is testament to that.

With affordable models like the S521 giving beginners and intermediates a fantastic foundation to practice and develop their skills on, there are also many high-end alternatives. The Premium range is a notable step up, with these particular instruments featuring DiMarzio pickups and Gibraltar hardware.

The Prestige models are even classier, crafted in Japan using only the best luthiers and materials available. There’s a reason why many professional touring guitarists opt for Ibanez S series instruments, with Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth), Nita Strauss (Alice Cooper) and Herman Li (Dragonforce) all basing their signature models off of the S series.