The S Series is Ibanez's answer to players who want a thin, lightweight guitar that doesn't sacrifice tone. The S521's mahogany body is remarkably slim and contoured, weighing in around 5.7 pounds -- you can play for hours without shoulder fatigue. Despite the thin profile, the mahogany delivers warm, resonant sustain with a natural midrange richness that pairs beautifully with the Blackberry Sunburst finish.

Quantum humbuckers through a 5-way switch give you more tonal range than a standard 2-humbucker guitar -- positions 2 and 4 provide parallel and inner-coil combinations that get surprisingly close to single-coil territory. The Wizard III neck with a rosewood fretboard and 24 jumbo frets plays as fast as any RG, just in a sleeker package. Great for rock, fusion, and players who appreciate comfort as much as tone.