An OLD USED IBANEZ BLOWS AWAY Most Modern Guitars!

[@qwertyzxcv123]

Seeing this video made me cry. That exact model and color is my first high-end guitar. I sold it coz hard time struck. The one who bought still have it and still fascinated by it due to its amazing playability and versatility. My only consolation is that the one who bought cherishes it like a rare gem. I'm good with that.

[@Powermad-bu4em]

I remember Alex Skolnick playing these back in the day when the were still called Sabres. I've always loved them.

[@jsotelo5150]

Yup they had the R-Radius and S-Saber. Now the R is the JS model

[@johncarter1852]

Back then I thought that was Alex's signature model.

[@domoniquebrooks816]

I love the Ibanez s series. They’re so lightweight and comfortable to play, it’s like playing air guitar.

[@amandahuginkiss6868]

I have two from the early '90s, they are fantastic guitars. To be clear, they are S540 models. Same shape, but no fancy veneers.

[@billygwalthney369]

@@amandahuginkiss6868 if you ever wanna sell 1 let me know. I been looking for 1 in good condition for awhile.

[@HighVybeTribe]

Lol

[@HighVybeTribe]

@@amandahuginkiss6868 the guitars from the 90s are awesome 👌. 80s are even better lol 😎👍

[@codythomas123]

Hell ya! I've only owned one Ibanez in my life and it was an S series 7 string and was probably one of my favorite guitars I've ever owned and even played.

[@Goldsteinphoto]

After watching this video I bought an S470 from a pawn shop. It has the ball bearing bridge, SD Distortion PUs and cost only $320. Great deals are out there if you shop around and negotiate. I am so happy with it. The thin body is incredibly comfortable.

[@jpmclendon3827]

Just got that same one for 100$ from my uncle😂

[@charlotteglover2159]

There's a reason why Ibanez is used by so many players. I got my first one in 1978 and I knew then they would be a force to be reckoned with.

[@Jeymez]

ya i agree, and today there actually part of the big 3 as far as brand recognition. it goes Fender, Gibson, and Ibanez. some people might mention PRS, but they didn't really start getting popular until about the early 90's. ESP sometimes gets out there, Jackson as well, but as far as most popular is definitely Ibanez, Gibson, and Fender.

[@juanchaves2971]

Last year I found an Ibanez Gio in a pawn shop. Someone had customized it with an AWEFUL looking paint job. I tested it and it played pretty well. I told the lady in the pawn shop she was never going to sell that guitar with the aweful paint job, but I would give her $40 for it. She agreed. I de-constructed that guitar, sanded it down to bare wood, and painted it with a $6 can of spray paint, sort of a daphne blue color. I put it all back together, checked the intonation, etc... And now it is absolutely one of my favorite guitars! I am sure it was cheap when it was brand new, say less that $200, but now I feel like I brought it back from the dead, and that guitar is glad to be alive! That little axe SCREAMS and it extremely easy to play, I love it as much as my $500 guitars....

[@kremata]

I bought this guitar in a pawnshop for 125$ 30 years ago, Since then I got many other and some I built myself but I always come back to this fabulous S470.

[@mattchaney306]

Ibanez anything is great. From the $200 guitars to the $2000. Those are the best bridges I've ever played. I hat the discontinued them. I love the channel. Keep it up brother.

[@craigharrison5406]

That's my go to guitar....I have an S570DXQM and love it. The thin body allows the guitar to sit closer to you making it easier to play.

[@cheezmonta]

I have an S570QM in the charcoal grey burst. It is seriously the best guitar I've ever owned. The bridge is genuinely the best trem system ever made. If I'm remembering correctly, Ibanez was sued over the ball bearing design. Rather than fighting it, even though they would have likely won. As a middle finger to the company that sued them, they went back to the knife-edge style.

[@honigdachs.]

I got one of these older S470s with the ZR bridge and 22 frets. I replaced the stock PUs with DiMarzios and it made an already great guitar totally awesome. I prefer this bridge to the knife edge tremolos. Different feel, so you gotta get used to it a little bit, but it's a really solid and reliable system. Overall it's just a fantastic value guitar and a more interesting and unique instrument compared to the typical shred superstrats out there.

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

Some guy is selling a 470 here. Might check it out

[@Undercoverfire]

I agree completely (though I went with a Seymour Duncan JB/59 set and unwired the single coil)

[@sniper2225]

@@pedrosilvaproductionsHey! I am actually selling my S470 DXQM made in Korea. It is a beautiful quilt maple in purple. I can give you my details if you are interested. Thanks

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

Real shame these ball bearing tremolos aren't being produced anymore. My buddy has one in neon green and it's sick.

[@vubear]

Crying shame and as far as I can make out it’s just down to Ibanez not wanting to pay royalties to the patent holder. Vigier have a Floyd Rose that’s on bearings, for those who can afford one.

[@GreyMatterStew]

If it weren't sick 🤢, would it be a different color? 😀 I know. I'm an idiot... 😋

[@bot-uz9ph]

@@vubear I have two vigier Guitars and I love the carbon necks.

[@ebaybasuki]

@@GreyMatterStew lol, get out of here 😂

[@HighVybeTribe]

@@bot-uz9ph nice

[@FraterAlex]

I have several Ibanez S Series guitars, one is a 2005. Still love it. The contour and light weight are nice, and they are well balanced.

[@JoseLuisVasquezGiraldo]

I own the S470 DXQM transparent lavender with matching headstock. Its my favorite guitar.

[@StH00D]

Spot on, on the Zero Resistance bridge, stays in tune like a rock! Love the Bridge middle pickup position too for the mostly clean tones. Clean to shred, my favorite. Wish both my S470's had the ZR bridge.

[@serendipity_hunter3974]

Had a Ibanez s series 470 prestige that had all gold hardware and was this emerald green. First guitar in high school I saved up for and got on my own. Got it for $400 then because of this giant chip in the bottom of it but it played great nonetheless. Probably my biggest guitar regret selling that one.

[@keefjunior4061]

Reverb.

[@craigharrison5406]

My first good guitar was a 1991 Ibanez S 540 House of Guitars silver anniversary model. They built 25 of them in this crazy silver flake finish. I sold that thing when I was broke in college and have been kicking myself ever since.

[@serendipity_hunter3974]

@@craigharrison5406 know the feeling all too well. Only other guitar I regret selling was this blue quilted maple top bc rich warlock speed loader I got for $200. This was in amazing condition. Now they go for more than $800 dollars easily. It was one of the best playing necks I ever felt on a guitar.

[@HUBYCHMIKE]

You will never go back if u try one!

[@thecrappyguitarist9597]

My main guitar is a 97 s540.The thing never goes outta tune.

[@Joonas0101]

I have ibanez s540bm, is a 92, made in japan and that guitar is amazing.

[@cheesythegamer9771]

I have a 1994 iBanez S470 I got from my dad, I love how thin and light it is, also plays amazing.

[@tractordirt]

I’ll never forget the first time I picked up an Ibanez S guitar back in the 90s… Also incredible, like I could really control the guitar. My first was a used yellow S540…good memories! I’ve long since moved on to fatter neck guitars, but eyeing one of these for my 11 year old son. Thinking sleek neck and body will be inviting for the little guy. Thank for the vid!

[@MartinBlasick]

I still love my ‘80’s Sabre I bought new back in the Frank Gambale days. Super thin easy to play neck

[@zukkiridesmoto]

I have the same exact model. It's still one of my favorite guitar to this date. I barely used it to preserve its beauty.

[@profguillermo]

I have one in purple with waves inlays. LOVE the intonation tool in the bridge! TOTALLY LOVE HER!!

[@timbmusician]

I have loved my black S470DX for maaaaany years now. I got it new back in the mid-late 90's. It's a true beast of a guitar. I just got a new Wolfgang Standard QM that I am sure I'm going to adore, (I don't have it yet.) but I will still fight you if you come for my Ibanez!!

[@jmar482]

I think the “s” series are some of the best guitars on the market. I’ve got the precursor to this guitar from sometime between ‘89-91. It’s has an inlay at the 21st fret labeled “custom”. Plays fantastic even after all these years. It came from the factory with locking tuners and a mini toggle coil split switch.

[@RichardLuna2025]

The s series changed my life. I tried one out at a used shop. They might be the perfect guitar. The GSA series are pretty good too. Love the channel Max.

[@clintwilson6380]

Was the thin body hard to get used to, or did it feel right from the get?

[@RichardLuna2025]

@clintwilson6380 From the second I played it. Like it was custom made for me. If you can find a 22 fret it's even better.

[@DanzoSrife]

Past tense . "You could get these for good prices" But once Guitar Max advertises ANY guitar. the new ones go out of stock immediately and the ones on used market skyrocket in price. (or go out of stock, whichever is first) I check every time! :P

[@jeffreygraham9553]

Thats no lie!!!Cheers brother

[@Danthehorse]

Not helped by vids like these which drive up used prices

[@jesuschristpose896]

My very favorite guitar is a Ibanez s520 with dimarzio mo Joe and paf joe pickups I had installed, sounds amazing

[@jbrentmac4337]

I have an Ibanez S520EX with the flat green finish I was a limited edition run and now they’re hard to find. Feel lucky to have gotten when I did!

[@shadehunter]

I have this exact model, was except mine was made in 2007. I've had it since 2009, and its ALWAYS been my main guitar. I love it!

[@joeyvanostrand3655]

Oh you scored! I have an '08 RG471. I wore out the stocktrem and dumped an Edge in there. Same one that's on the JEM. The rout for just fine but I had to dowel and redrill the posts. KILLER guitar!!

[@MarkLambertMusic]

I had an Ibanez S570 back in the day that I dropped some Steve Vai Gravity Storm pickups into. It's was indeed great for shredding. I've since moved on from that style of playing and long since sold it.

[@kanewalsh3167]

I was a 15yr old kid seeing Carcass in Brisbane Australia 93....my uncle managed the club, knew i loved the band and hooked me up backstage with two mates. Bill Steers maroon Sabre that was in just about every early Carcass clip was on a table, case open in front of me. He busted me geeking on it and told me to pick it up and have a play. will never forget it..not only because it was Bill, but because they are truly an effortless guitar to play.

[@Nezford]

Bill Steer is the man, top bloke and extremely underrated as a player. Love Carcass but also love his work with Firebird and Gentlemans Pistols.

[@MrUmandMrEr]

Hey Max, your trem must have had the zero point system stop bar removed, otherwise you wouldn’t be able to flutter...that’s what the wheel adjusts. I kept mine in because it means the trem doesn’t dip when you bend a string. Also not keen on the infinity pickups so installed two Satch pickups: the FRED and the PAF Joe, with parallel and split switches.(2007) Disconnected the tone control too, and it sounds epic through my Marshall Jubilee! 🤘

[@GreyMatterStew]

I'm currently working on a all black S series for my son. I love it. The ZR is a bit different, but I think it's great.

[@DesGardius-me7gf]

It’s amazing how these Ibanezes from the 2000s still hold up.

[@hamradiojunkie1561]

I have I am American made Gibson Les Paul's, Fender stratocaster's and Gretch 6120's. Nothing compares to my 2011 Indonesia made Ibanez S470, 24 frets, a rosewood fretboard, ZR tremelo, Infinity pickups and Wizard neck. It is so cool that I actually had somebody offer me 1972 player's grade Gibson SG and I said no. That's how cool but guitar the Ibanez S470 is, especially the 24 fret version. Thanks for the video!

[@thetacticalape8852]

I love my S 620 ex1. Limited edition for Guitar Center. It is just magical. My only complaint with S Series is the jack placement. I can't use my Boss wireless system with it....

[@davidb781]

Great guitar. I had an S470 from 2002, and I still regret selling it about 5 years back. I never did get the chance to use the ZR trem, and wished Ibanez still used them. Thanks for the trip down memory lane Max.

[@Powerslave214]

I have a 540S from 1988, double humbucker configuration. That guitar plays like butter.

[@jrtme]

Cool guitar, hard to find those now.

[@Temeraire306]

My first Ibanez was the gen 1 Iron Label S series with the Gibraltar fixed bridge and Seymour Duncans. Still one of my most played guitara due to its no-nonsense approach and unmatched playabilty and comfort. Thanks for showcasing this gem, Max!

[@timothyoo7]

Thanks Max, or Danzig? I always wondered about those bridges. As a designer, pivoting on ball-bearings seemed like a much better design and always wondered why they aren't used on more guitars. I am about 3 months in to relearning the guitar, after a 25 year break. This model Ibanez caught my eye some time ago and I appreciate your input. I ended up getting a Spark amp. and a Schecter Sun Valley Hotrod Tele with a Sustaniac. I need to curtail my spending for a while but I think that this Ibanez will be somewhere in my future. I got one! It's got EMG upgrades with a power boost on the neck pickup. It's in amazing condition with a hardshell case, for $350 on Ebay. It even had decent shipping costs. I've seen them for $200 more, on a consistent basis, often without a case. Thanks for your video, it was the deciding factor in being determined to own one, once a good deal came along. I wish I could attach a photo. It's the golden flame maple like the center of the one in this video.

[@jeffreycampbell6988]

Yes i have 2 Ibanez left handed guitars. Very good quality and brilliantly made.

[@TheWolvesCurse]

S Series Ibanez are great. i bought a S420 a couple of years ago for 200€, absolute steal. the trem that's on ball bearings instead of knifes edges is probably the best i've ever used.

[@alsantariga1085]

I’m a big Ibanez fan & back in the day I had an American made Saber out of the custom shop in LA. Sold that guitar many moons ago to fix my house & been hunting another on down for years. I finally found the exact guitar your playing in this video & though it may not have the D’ Marzio’s my original had. These infinity kill I love this guitar & I will never sell this one.

[@christianboddum8783]

Still haven't tried that trem system, but by design it is superior because the sting height doesn't change as much as a Floyd, because of the pivot point being more in line with the intonation points, so the volume should be more even when doing dives... I hope to try it one day ;-)

[@tertiusspengler]

I own 2 MIJ S Series guitars. Excellent guitars. One of them being a '98 S540 LTD and the other a '92 450s. I recently snatched the '92 450s for about $145 and it's still in excellent condition. I may have been pretty lucky with that deal.

[@jimbaroch8871]

If I remember, thats the one I have. The S 540 LTD. Not sure of the year? Its like a purplish blue with black chrome hardware (that doesn't wear well). Lightning bolts on the neck, and "custom made" at the 12th ? fret. Its been in the case for the last 20 years. I have other guitars Ive been playing, but this video has got me wanting to get it back out again. Its crossed my mind from time to time to sell it, but I think I'll keep her.

[@tertiusspengler]

That definitely sounds like a S540 LTD. I'd hang on to it if I were you. From what I can see these guitars are gaining value because of their quality and the fact they were made in Japan. These guitars really are of phenomenal quality. I've seen too many stories of people regretting that they sold a guitar.

[@shawncarson4109]

Probably the best 200(cad) I've ever spent. Might not get as much use once my Schecter E1 FRS finally comes in but I sure like the body and trem on it!

[@WickedFesterBand]

I got one with 2 humbuckers and a fixed bridge used for $159.00 with a hard case used from Guitar Center. I don’t think they realized what it was. 3 piece neck, Infinity pickups and all.

[@lostreb]

You have no idea how much it makes me smile to hear that someone "FINALLY" got a great deal from Guitar Center. I'm still waiting for mine. Oh, wait, I mis-spoke. I actually stopped looking for one because of previous experiences. I check in from time to time, but, still have not gotten anything anywhere near to what you found!! Nice Job!!! And Congratulations!!!

[@WickedFesterBand]

@@lostreb Yeah, not the norm. I’m sure the person that traded it got low balled because the employee couldn’t find one like it on the internet for a price comparison. It’s a 2013 but made in 2012. It’s black. It has 24 frets, only has 2 off set dots on the 12th fret, otherwise bare rosewood board. Two humbuckers yet a 5 way switch with various coil combinations in the middle settings. It’s a hard tail and the intonation adjustments are Allen key, not Phillips. Quality bridge. I love it. The case is generic but not bad. Probably never find a deal like that again. Here is a look at it. ibanez.fandom.com/wiki/S421

[@cf7477]

Max, I have an Ibanez S570b with the ball bearing bridge, an absolute great guitar. Mine is white and found it in the used market in excellent condition for $300 with a hard shell case. Definitely one of my go-to guitars and one I’ll never part with. Super smooth tremolo.

[@DeathMetalGuitar]

LOVE for Ibanez - great video and playing - my S's and RG's are among my favorites! Nita Strauss adopted the S model for her signature JIVA series. That bridge is the Ibanez ZR trem :) which was discontinued in 2015 due to FR lawsuits

[@pedrozurzica6279]

I have a Japanese one with more than 20 years old all stock, even the bridge. A super great guitar 👌

[@KimmyR3]

absolutely love my S470. thin, light, and always in tune!

[@embarkingolive]

Was torn between an S670 and a Jackson X series Soloist. Ended up going with the soloist, but plan on getting the S670 down the road.

[@embarkingolive]

@A Lucky Man! Fantastic, absolutely love it.

[@thebaldshredder]

Interesting looking bridge.

[@meabobo]

i got one once. s670fm. sold it to fund a Washburn dimebag 333 blackjack in 2014. bought a S520 in 2020 because of the awesomeness.

[@ThePedroDB]

My first Ibanez was an S Series - very similar model to this one but a different colour S470B-SKB. I still have it (and have purchased a few more to keep it company!). Ibanez FTW!

[@clowray352]

I have the s470 and the s1027. Both are incredible.

[@TobiasJust]

The most important feature of the Edge Zero: It has an adjustable origin (hence the string tension adjustment on the backside). If you adjust it properly, the tremolo stays in tune forever, even if a string snaps live on stage, because the counter springs pulls the bridge back into the origin. If set up correctly, you can even tune to drop D without huge issues and you can still use the tremolo. The setup is super easy, too: On the backside, there is a block with a black cushion on it. The bridge touches the cushion and when you use the lever, you should see things moving apart. All you need to do is turn the wheel, thus changing the spring tension, until there is a gap between this cushion and the bridge. Then you turn the wheel back until it just starts to touch the cushion. Done. you can adjust this tremolo in 10 seconds without any tools. Takes me at least half an hour to properly do this on a Floyd Rose. I got an S570B and threw out the INF Humbuckers, replacing them with Seymour Duncan SH4 on the Neck and Bridge. It keeps the screaming nature of Ibanez guitars but adds a lot of body to the overall tone without losing definition. It sounds more like my ESP Eclipse and EC1000 that way. Incredible guitar. It doesn't need to hide behind my Eclipse which is over three times the price... Nice video man! And thanks for showing these underrated guitars some love!

[@Volgin.]

When using it with the stabilizer set that way, are you still able to do flutters?

[@tuliorocha4255]

???

[@ThePedroDB]

@@Volgin. No. Remove the ZPS Stabiliser bar and you're good to go though

[@mrfacephone]

I have this same model in blue. Bought it brand new in 07 but it ended up sitting in a case for years a while later as I started collecting Fenders. Just a few weeks ago I set it up for 12s and tuned it to C# and it's damn near all I play lately!

[@MaxSalada]

i had a purple one. loved that trem

[@JayJay_774]

I had an Ibanez S1610 Prestige with the exact same bridge and sold it years ago when I quit music for a while. After joining my current band, I wish I'd have it back. But the S1610 was only built for a year and is really hard to find. Such incredible guitars.

[@justbob9006]

Great sounding guitar. @Guitar Max. You probably have and i haven't found yet, made a video on how to sweep pick. Your playing is amazing and it would be cool to learn sweeping from you.

[@rangerdoc1029]

My dream guitar is a s-series in moon burst.

[@JonDeth]

This is about what I expected to hear about this bridge having wanted one many years ago when it debuted, but some people claim it's a piece of crap and I've never believed them. Apparently there were patent issues so they discontinued it, but with my background in engineering and many years metal crafting, carpentry, auto mechanics and beyond, I'm going to design and build my own from the ground up! *It's so absurd to me that nobody has mainstreamed a floating bridge with a bearing pivot system.*

[@angusorvid8840]

I still call them the Sabre. I always thought of it as the Frank Gambale guitar. I prefer the hardtail editions. Incredibly fun, comfortable, light, easy to play guitars.

[@ericgl182]

why prefer the hardtail? i have one and kinda wish it had trem

[@trentnichols5075]

I like to hear/see you absolutely massacre the fret board like your taking a salad shooter to it, I really dig it most when you slow it down some & let the notes sing out, and give it some emotion with the whammy bar. You have a knack for finding just the right note at the right moment. But most of all keep on sharing great equipment with us.

[@the72u7h4]

I have an ibanez roadstar ii series from *checks notes* 82 or '84 - it has the pro rock'r bridge, which with springs set up correctly and a locking not and micro tuners really stays in tune extremely well considering it's such a goofy bridge....with non standard anything. Anyway, it's excellent. I found it in the trash. Yea, really. Had to pay $140 for a new bridge saddle because they are so rare but hey it's $140 for a FREE guitar. I love that thing, plays so nicely. It's a bolt on, not a neck through which I wish it was but whatever I'm happy. Had it since early 90's.

[@forestgreenman]

I have an SF470TC that was made for only a couple of years in the early '90s that has the same body shape and yes it is very comfortable to play! I love it!

[@timsmith3541]

The main problem with the ZR bridge is finding replacement parts the height adjustment bolt strip out really bad I’ve actually tried to find replacement parts and having trouble finding them any information would be greatly appreciated

[@robertlucas9867]

I always wanted one since a teenager. My goal was to master a few songs before buying one but my goals changed. Years later I mastered many songs for drums and continue to master drums but guitar has been my Achilles. I even picked up bass recently (Yamaha TRBX305) and learned to play over a dozen basic modern worship songs for worship band but never guitar. I have multiple PRS SE guitars and recently helped my friend sell all his music equipment and he had this Ibanez S model 2005 in natural finish sitting in the corner of his basement for over a decade. Still had the receipt from Sam Ash in a cheap bag. He sold it to me, it is still a beauty and didn’t take long to setup. I still need to check electrical and pickups but no sign of damage. Definitely a learning curve with the zero point bridge but I do like it. So I obtained it backwards of my goal but even more disappointing is I prefer my PRS SE over this mainly I like the PRS SE necks and style more now. BUT! The tremolo on the Ibanez is superior I think and the top is gorgeous. I’ve had it my case for a few weeks while repairs are done in my apartment. I pulled out the Ibanez to check it and it is still in tune, maybe a cent of two off on one string but almost perfect in tune. Once I reset everything I hope to play it more. Now if I can only finish learning Crazy Train, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, and a few more and not just sections I’ll feel better.

[@DaniFilth84]

Nice guitar, I really love ibanez. Might give it a shot. Thanks.

[@joeblack007forever]

Still using my Ibanez Rg770 and hope my family will dig it with me when I'll be gone :)

[@bacongl]

Huge fan of the S series and the RGA series. Super comfortable, fast and they sound killer.

[@athathoth01]

Alex Skolnick from Testament used to play those S series guitars. Not sure if he does these days.

[@johncihon1]

He was using an ESP Les Paul type guitar both times I saw Testament live a couple years back.

[@athathoth01]

@@johncihon1 that's one of his latest signiture guitars.

[@leonthompson8988]

I remember Ibanez bridges wearing out around the 10 year mark. No after market parts would fit without modifying the guitar. I loved my Ibanez lp from 77. Even with a bolt on neck it sustained for days and played as well as every Gibson of the day with its low action. I swear the neck was just like a Gibson profile

[@chrispeterson7597]

I've only owned 1 guitar since 1991 when I was 13 years old. A 1991 Ibanez s540fm cherry wine flame maple Made in Japan, with the original edge lo pro on it, and I need a new trem cuz the knife edges are worn out, so much i need to file some wood so it dont bind when playing. I just bought my second, a headless guitar. I think I might need another s body with that zr tremolo as well.

[@thought1212]

they're great guitars. i had one of the old star shaped guitars from 84. i mention that because i think some of the old bridges where kahler knock offs.

[@yohanonshine4664]

I love Ibanez guitars, even their acoustic guitars have a great feel and playability. Thanks Max

[@x3a3x3]

I had one in the 90’s, Frank Gambali model. Amazing guitar

[@vote4chapman]

best trem ever made!!!! i've been hunting for a good deal on one for over a year...they keep going up in price - in particular the ones w/ the ZR system

[@wrallpaul66]

I love the S model, I own nine of them ranging from a 1987 American made to a modern 2017 model and yes you are right Max that ZR bridge is the most advanced bridge Ibanez has every had. I own many guitars but my S series are by far my favorite guitars.

[@raymondlugo9960]

I own four of the S Series guitars. They are great. The last one I got surprised me with how different it sounded than the others. It is almost like a Strat sound in some ways. I didn't think I'd like it but I do. The color options are cool. I got black, red, green, blue. The green one is a beautiful flame maple from Korea. I swapped out the pickups for EMG pickups and it sounds and plays great with 9s on it. It's become one of my most played guitars even though it's not one of the ones made in Japan. And yes, I have other Ibanez guitars to compare with, three of them are u.s.a. custom guitars. I noticed those are disappearing from the market in the last couple of years! So all of the made in Japan Ibanez guitars have been top quality. I've noticed that the ones made in Korea might be comparable or might not be quite of the same quality level. In short, I've been really happy with buying used Ibanez guitars because the build quality is so good and consistent.

[@mr8ty8]

I'm a big S series fan. I really like them. I got a S770 from around 16 years old A a S305 bass in Rose Gold. Such an beautiful finish.

[@titan90000]

Cool looking Ibanez. I have always liked the S series from Ibanez. Currently looking at a few 7 strings from them.

[@shanewalton8888]

I would love one but can never find them in lefty. Ibanez hasn't made S series lefties for a few years now.

[@wesleyboyd984]

I have one. I do not like the INF4 pickup sound. But the guitar is a georgeous bright red.

[@yargmatey57]

Maxx, I have been waiting for you to demo this guitar. Mine is the same finish just from 2007. My .02 cents are the neck thickness compared to not only my RG550s (wizard) but even my 2007 MTM2 with the wizard ii neck just feels way fatter and more different. It's one of those guitars I say I want to get rid of but the finish keeps it in my stable. Plus I love the feel of the S series guitar bodies.. It's just the fatness of the neck that gets me. As far as the bridge, I will just say that it is different to work on than my knife edge trems. Not better, not worse, just different. Love the channel, keep up the great work and sorry for the long post! YAARRRGGGGG!!!!!!!

[@Cool_Papa_Funk]

I had three S470's from the 90s with stop tail bridges. They are absolutely amazing guitars.

[@alexplorer]

Yep. I had one, and it's one of the rare instances where I regretted selling an instrument. I especially liked the early years of the S-series like that one. They were still 22 frets back then, which I like bc the neck pickup doesn't get pushed back toward the bridge and lose that rounded sound. Also, a lot of the S-series had interesting choices for inlay, not just boring dots. (Mine had medium ovals, but my favorite run were the ones with a wavy line.) The pickups in my guitar had been upgraded already when I got it, so I can't comment on the stock sound, but I always like the overall design. It was honestly the best projection of a Strat into the future that you could ask for.

[@gustisatriaputra8955]

I got those s470dxqm for AU$300 from ebay bidding 14 years ago. Bid price was low due to the typo in the description (written as "Ibanes"). This still the best purchase I made in my entire life...

[@MarkGray1970]

I have one of these. Mine is 2005/2006 timeframe. Ball bearing tremolo. I have the bacon strip inlays on mine.

[@briansimpson8116]

I have 2 Ibanez bass's. They are my two favorites of 9.

[@viperBSG]

Back in the day I had an original Sabre model. as thin as it was and as fast as the neck was it was hard to believe how heavy the guitar was. but it played like a dream stayed in tune without question. Of course I had a short bout with stupidity and sold it.

[@daletsosie2479]

Great review on the S .I have 2 of them one w/ a Floyd style bridge ,and one I believe to be a early Japan mdl w/ a edge -pro. S mdl was ahead of its time and the ZR bridge was a expensive unit back then , I think it got over shadowed by technical music going away , and music trends that changed ,which led to more simple basic designs. I would still like to find a good used prestige version S w/ the ZR bridge to complete my S collection.

[@zappa099]

Hey my friend, thanks for introducing this guitar , i think Satch and Steve Vai are playing this brand !!!

[@mikemiller6628]

Yes they do.

[@dermilfschreck]

Steve Vai? I've never seen him with an Ibanez tho...

[@TheGospelGuitarist]

@@dermilfschreck The JEM is Vai's creation.

[@truman11au]

@@dermilfschreck maybe you haven't seen him in the last 35 years then?

[@greekfreak1980]

Nita Strauss from Alice Cooper´s live band plays this exact model here.

[@אריק-צ5ר]

Had S470 Blue... same model should have held on to it but recently replaced with S670 Dragon Eye Burst with an SD Black Winter at the bridge. Its my go to guitar for most applications. Its the most comfortable guitar I have ever owned.

[@adriankinoko1813]

My favorite is S540 Custome Made and its my first guitar and I have it for over 20 years!!! Much of love!!!

[@michaelg.4756]

Just got a s470 a few weeks ago and i remember why i liked them in the first place. I will just replace the pickups very likely as they just lack a bit of character and warmth.

[@vesslewis9166]

I bought a used SA 160 rosewood after watching a Da Rell' Bra-oon review and man alive I fell in love. It's not all spec'd out like that one or most of the ones in the comment section but it's got the quality and reliability of Ibanez and that crazy neck. It's one of my favs. Nice vid Maxx!

[@zebulonchadwick8992]

I have one from 05 and I love it and the bridge feels great.

[@michaelkozma5929]

Brad Nowell of Sublime had a really nice S540 ibanez in charcoal brown/grey sunburst color w/ gold hardware. it was beautiful and the whole reason I bought a 2006 s470 in the first place. That was nice shredding bro!