Ibanez S vs Q Comparison

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[SmokedHam]

I wish they'd sell the S series in more finishes and configurations. Honestly I don't like any of the current finishes, the only one I've ever liked is the blue one Ichika Nito has. The purple one is also growing on me

[smithandwessonblues]

I have the same Q, can't beat taking it on a plane as cabin luggage, it's on the perfect measurement and it stays safe with you while traveling😉

[bobafett]

That exact S model is my dream guitar. It's so beautiful.

[alementary]

I used to have one of the Premium S Series...I truly hate I got rid of that one. I currently have the Q54QM HSS, and truly love it. Frankly, wish it had a gloss finish over the satin, but it's a fantastic guitar.

[Onemanband]

As an extremely grateful fellow owner of a Prestige S series I have to agree that they are amazingly well built guitars. I’ve got the S5521Q. I try to practice or play every day and I only have to re-tune it a couple times a month AT MOST. Also, the thing practically plays itself. So ergonomic.

Here’s the way I like to think about it: Some people like their guitars like a muscle car, or a luxury vehicle, or even like a beat up old pickup truck. But these Prestige S series guitars play like a formula one car, and I LOVE it!

Anyway, great playing man! It could be my own confirmation bias, but it looked like the S series allowed you to play more freely. I preferred the sound of it too, but that’s subjective. Glad to have found someone else who shares my love for these guitars! More S series would be great!

[Platinrock]

I own both, a S61AL and a ICHI10 (Basically a Q52 / 54 with SSS config). Both are amazingly well built and comfortable to play. I prefer the ICHI10 though due to the neck. Roasted maple and the neck shape are just better to play for me. But you cant go wrong with either one.

[earlecraft]

I own the QX54QM and love it. I does take some getting used to but that came quickly. I've used it live twice so far & play it most every day. I also own a Jackson Juggernaut Misha Mansoor 6. Hard to say now but when the newness wears of which guitar will new my #1. Great problem, eh? Love your playing

[sublyme]

I second what you said about Ibanez neck stability. I have never once adjusted the truss rod on an Ibanez, including my S1520 that I bought in 1999 (the first S Prestige they made).

[jazznotes]

The Ibanez Q sounded thicker and rounder than the S to me.
I’ve just ordered this black Ibanez QX model and can’t wait to get hold of it. (Always wanted a headless guitar)

[BartoszBakVG]

Agree! More S series! I'm waiting for S shape HH pickups and lo-pro bridge. Ibanez, Please more S series.

[eskemeldgaardkrogh]

Back in the mid '90s, an S470KA was my weapon of choice - to me that is still the most beautiful instrument I've ever seen. I changed the PUs and it sounded AMAZING! Sadly, the LoTRS II trem on this otherwise excellent guitar was utterly horrendous and thus, I ended up trading it in for my JPM P3. I really wish Ibanez would reissue the japanese 22 fret S-Series as the AZ truly looks (and feels) rather clunky in comparison.

[TeeFetch]

I'm considering both these right now even though I am a noob. Made the mistake of ordering a heavy af revstar with a Bigsby even though they sound great. Made me realize that I prefer stoptail as well as much lighter weight. Neck injury and shoulder. I tend to wear the guitar higher up too. The Bigsby wasn't the one I wanted I was just told it sounds cleaner than the RS620 I initially wanted. At anyrate, both seem to have their merits and I just can't decide.

I notice strings are straight to the tuning machines and do not angle off on these two. But on other S models the headstock holes are off making the strings angle more which is weird. At least look so in online pics and usinga straight edge. I guess that's what makes the Prestige the pro model? If that is true then both guitars would stay in tune quite well. The idea of a neck that doesn't move is also appealing.

[robk]

Hi Anthony, how is the neck thickness off the q, compered to the S? Are they equal.
Thanks for the nice comparison.

[offidano]

Wonderful comparison. What is the weight of each guitar?

[petronio]

Hi Anthony, do you prefer the normal frets or those with an angle?

[PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

In terms of similarites I think you see what you want to see. As two Strat variations the QX seems obviously much further removed from the source than the S.

[theheavensdeclare]

My IBANEZ AZ strat with tremolo bridge is more stable than my Gibson Les Paul with a stop tail. IBANEZ makes the best necks. Add to that roasted maple and you have a neck that won’t move 👍🏻!!!

[donindri]

The Q sounds better to me. The finish on the S is more attractive, but the Blue Sphere I ordered will look prettier than either! Hopefully I will get it before the end of the world. Thanks for posting 😎

[hanovergreen]

New subscriber. Love the channel orientation. I have an SA460 ABB QMM, S521 and a S 470 DXQM. Best Wishes and Best Regards!

[blessedheavyelements]

I think more SA than S DNA. Just wish they had AlNiCo magnets vs Ceramic. Will have to change pickups if I ever buy one. Too metallic sounding for me. Best Regards