S521-BBS : very satisfied with my purchase

5 years ago

Let me say it first: i am a beginner in playing guitar searching his way to intermediate level.

This is my second guitar and my expectations were to have a guitar that will help and give more pleasure and feedback on my learning phase. And this one exceeds them. The quality is perfect: no issues whatsoever on craftsmanship, the sound delivered is how I imagine it to be. Everything works as related to electronics and it feels to me like now i have a real musical instrument in my hands.

Guitar came out of tune but after tuning the intonation is good. Probably it can do better on action settings but I need to check in with a luthier for this.

I rated sound very good as this is my first HH guitar and not knowing exactly at this point where i might head to as pickups brands/sound when my ear gets more attuned. The 5 switch delivers a bunch of tones so it is very interesting playing around with it and see what i can get out of it - thinking about my own tone :)

I was expecting to have a guitar cable in the box but it was not there only the hex keys and the manual. no issues still as i have few of them laying around but just as a notice.

Highly recommend for a player like me : beginner or trying to get to intermediate.

Image Ibanez S521-BBS

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Ibanez
  • Released in 2018
  • Average price : $470
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