Ibanez Q Final Verdict

CHeck out my Ibanez Q Final Verdict. I've had these guitars on trial for a few days and have posted a few videos of them. Here's my honest opinion.
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[@Q3ToPBuZz]

Got mine yesterday. It plays absolutely buttery smooth and came beautifully set up. It has already become my favourite sitting on the couch noodling guitar. Highly recommended.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Fair play man 🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@papiper7773]

Did you get the 2 Humbucker Headless?

[@quedecree]

I'm really enjoying mine - two slight things that bug me are the pickups are quite sensitive to being struck with a plectrum and I have to keep shifting my hand back to avoid it - something I'll just have to get used to. And the neck markings are on the subtle side - if the lighting isn't good, I find myself losing track of where I am on the neck. Apart from that, it sounds and plays really nice and I really like not having to be careful about banging the headstock into the desk and I also really appreciate being able to just place the guitar on the floor, leaning against something - it's quite stable and I don't always need to have a stand for it. The slanted gold frets are nice too .

[@jassejansson8715]

I own a QX52. I didn't need another guitar but I instantly fell in love with the thin neck. But I felt it lacked a little in the highs but Ernie Ball Cobalts fixed that. I like thin strings (9-42) so that might have dulled the sound a bit.

[@brannonevans3685]

Getting me two of these. One HSS, and the other HH. Love the headless, no neck dive thing. And them being so light, which is a plus for my old back. No back pain.

[@brannonevans3685]

I thought about it, and changed my mind about getting one of these now. I cancelled my order for the time being. Why? If Im going to pay $1000 American dollars for a guitar, I want a trem bar on it. I dont use one all the time, but when I do, I need one on my guitar. So, I will wait until the models come out with trem bars, then I will get one for sure. So I will continue to play my Steinberg Spirit until.

[@56brever]

Can you tell us the weight for either or both? Thanks.

[@piemmetubo]

Nice presentation, thank you! I would already be very happy with the standard model and I leave the custom shop ones to players who can really appreciate them. Most probably the Q52 will be my next guitar, when it will be available in the shops of my town, in Italy. My policy is: I never buy a guitar before feeling it in my hands.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Good policy mate. Thanks for watching 🤘🏻🎸🔥

[@stevenahara26]

I got the 7 string model and whilst build quality was good the setup was terrible to the point where I've taken it to my tech. Apart from that was impressed and really looking to get more time on it.

[@chrispe14uk]

Great review. I think these are going to sell well and I like the Laser Blue (Q52) model and have seen KZbin reviews that say it has a thicker neck than the other Q models. I can see Ibanez releasing some new models (with Trem) next year. Like you mentioned I can see some more high-end models coming. I think this was Ibanez "dipping their toe" in the headless market. So maybe worth waiting.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks man! Yeah I agree, getting some stuck but I think they will sell well. Ibanez always know how to change things up man. 🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@kidstalentsdevelopingvideo6251]

Hm, I think you should have demonstrated the Clean sounds, no backing track disturbance

[@YaYousef5]

I'm with you! I'll buy a prestige version of this model as soon as it comes out. I own two Ibanez prestige guitars and I'm interested in this headless design. The cherry on top is if they put the Prestige wizard neck profile on a QX model.

[@SlimeSound]

Thanks for the verdict. Well said and bravely said. You helped make our decision going for a Japan RG550 until the Japanese version of these Q and ICHI models come.

[@rolandlemus203]

Verdict at 10:05. I agree with your assessment btw, thank you for sharing, great info!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

No worries man and thanks for the time stamp. I’m aware I need to start making my content more advanced and adding chapters etc. This will be useful for other viewers so cheers. Glad you enjoyed the info. I’ve done a comparison between the Q and my beloved S that you might enjoy, coming out soon. Thanks and all the best dude! 🔥🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@mugglepower]

some impressive licks! Sitting waiting for mine to be delivered and praying ups wont ruin it😶

[@combatOracle1]

I've got the slant fret top-of-the-line model with patterned top. My particular guitar has one infuriating issue with the high E slipping off the fretboard. I pulled the bridge off and moved it over about 1mm and it's helped but not fixed the issue. The guy that attached the bridge in the factory must have been drunk when he installed it with screw holes not aligned etc. Not great. The other thing that bugs me is the little circles on the pickup covers that if you're playing with your fingers tend the catch your fingernails. They're very handy guitars to have laying around and you definitely play more because they're light and compact. Quality is good, timber is good but quality feel is about 6/10. An upgraded made-in-Japan model is screaming out to be made. It would definitely be worth the extra bucks.

[@effectosis742]

I like the look but for me it would make more sense with GK input for synthesizers . This Strandberg asymetrical neck and multi-scale has more sense with 7 and 8 string guitars .

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Fair play man each to their own

[@unskilled_worker]

i'm really suprised you didn't go for the evo gold or stainless frets as they are the best and considering the evo's aren't being made anymore these should become much more valuable.

[@lueyteledeluxe7457]

Yeah, they don't need to go thick flame tops or anything that expensive to jazz it up some. Just, the fantastic, creative aesthetic designs the Premium & Iron label RG, RGD, & S'es get..and some of the Prestiges (to a lesser extent , they tend to be a bit plain...but there are some bangers like the frozen ocean one with the birdseye maple/pearl boards - I think you're talking about )... But yeah...Ibanez consistently have the best. inventive aesthetic designs. year after year... I'm sure we can expect some on the Q's in years to come. I love the laser blue, tho, so...🤷‍♂️ What I want is a trem on them! I'm all for going headless. For 1) compactness 2) tuning stability, and 3) general ergonomics. And I think head!ess look mad, anyway! But I need a Floyd Rose style trem. I know Strandberg* and KIESEL have them..but - I could be wrong, but I am of the impression that Ibanez doesn't. When they do...with a sick design....I'll be all in..at Iron label or Premium price points...

[@ForViewingOnly]

Very good video, thanks. I've been playing Ibanez for over 30 years and always get excited when new models come out. I like the sound of the thinner neck on the model with slanted frets (same thickness at the 12th as at the 1st fret), but I'm not so sure how I'd cope with the slanted frets. I'm not keen on the fret markers either: I've owned Ibanez guitars with fancy or offset fret inlays in the past and they don't work for me. I'm a very visual player too and, for me, standard traditional dot fret inlays can't be beat. Thanks again.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

You’re very welcome my friend! As I’ve said to a number of other comments, the only way to know is to get one in your hands. Thanks for watching dude! 🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@chloewinkworthartist]

no trem...mainly use an s series with a gotoh,infinity etc...but my old roadstar pro series radius comes out for the heavy ,found an edge2 trem to replace the worn out original..bit rare ...record with a kramer gunslinger (floydrose).. but if i buy a new ax,itll be an ibanez,probably a s series ,gotoh is not a floyd ,but i like the tension adjustment.slanted frets ...ewwww.

[@7654321220]

If they are really doing a Prestige one, it'll likely be starting from 2.5k or 3k

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Let’s hope it isn’t…haha

[@Proximus84]

Are the fretboard edges rounded? They don't look like they are.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I can’t actually remember you know. I’ve given them back to Ibanez now…I don’t think they were but…I honestly can’t remember haha.

[@jazznotes3802]

Great video👍🏻 Love the look these, especially the black one. I’ll probably get one, but it’s hard to pick between the Black one here or the ICHI10-VWM model. I know they have very different pick configurations, but in understanding the switching options they can both do single & hum-bucker tones. (even if it’s not true hum-bucket tones) Just that ICHI signature model looks beautiful. But then again, the thinner 19” neck of the black one is more me. “SHRED🎸. “

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

The versatility of the dynamix switching really impressed me tbh. The QX52 (black one) was definitely my favourite. Was a little sad to have to give it back tbh hahah. Thanks for watching man. 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@tongnguyenthien9057]

I'd say if you like strats and an Ichika Nito fan (seriously, check that guy out) then get the ICHI10, if not, the Q52 or 54

[@RustyOnGuitar]

I agree, Got picked up the 7 string, not sure I like the lack of sustain on these things, just seemed kinda cheap for it being a $1300us guitar.. check out my review on my channel. I demo the pickups and give close ups on the build quality.

[@marksulkanon2363]

I also have the 7 string, but wouldn’t describe mine as lacking sustain. It’s certainly not like a Les Paul, but I’m actually pretty impressed with its sustain considering how light it is, particularly the wound strings. However, it does have a little bit less sustain than I might like on the unwound strings beyond the 12 fret.

[@giancarlopaolini7529]

They look intriguing but ...I would miss a bar for my way of playing ...would you ask Jeff Beck to get rid of his bar on his Strat ? ....and I guess that drop tuning would be a hard option ....I mean not as easy as on a standard guitar.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I get that mate. I’d like to see one with a trem too. It turns out for me I’m quite into fixed bridges and have plenty of trem guitars so it’s alright for me. I think Ibanez will make a trem one though if these sell well. With downtuning, it’s been so long since I had these guitars I honestly couldn’t say, but if I get hold of one again any time soon I’ll look into that. Thanks for watching dude! 🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@56brever]

Why they did not offer it with a whammy bar is huge fail. So many players want one including me. This would probably double the sales.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I bet we will see one eventually….and like I said in the vid I think we will see a prestige version too. Thanks for watching mate

[@spencerharding5919]

After multiple research I think I set my hearts desire on the prestige series from Ibanez and just have a hot rod to enjoy everyday for many years. Thanks for your humble and honest opinion. Enjoyed the vid !

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Nice one dude. I get that. Thanks for watching! All the best, Ant. 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@chrisobrien9687]

If they do a prestige model in the future, what are the features you would like to see? For me it's neck through, stainless Steel frets, a bridge with trem, an even larger cut away on the top horn so it meets the neck at around the 20th fret and shorten the bottom horn and angle it slightly further away from the neck to give more clearance.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Hey man, thanks for watching and engaging.To be honest, it’s been awhile since I okayed them now spin not sure exactly what I’d change, however, I just think super high spec build quality would do these models a lot of justice. There’s nothing wrong with the standard stuff, but I’d just like to have the feeling of an super high end version in my hands.all the best man 🔥🤘🏻🎸

[@giancarlom.]

Lmao in other words, a Strandberg. 🤣🤣🤣

[@SilverMusicAndGaming]

Well these frets are jescar, which is very close in hardness to stainless

[@dpajc056]

I'm surprised these are so expensive considering they're the standard cheap ones. I mean they're 2-3 times the price of regular Ibanez RG or S series, and those are full size guitars! These are priced closer to Ibanez Premium series, what will the Premium and Prestige Q series cost then?! 😮 Seems to me that they're capitalizing on a fad

[@johnglynhughes4239]

Fantastic video, very balanced opinion and monster chops!!! Superb Holdsworth esque legato 😎👍

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks so much for the kind words my friend 🤘🏻🎸🔥

[@francescob.3019]

although you say it looks and feels nice and I believe that, one has to wonder if 800-900€ isn't too much for a "standard" model (whatever that means). Meaning isn't it a bit too pricey maybe cause of the new and cool shape/headless feature?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I ended up buying one…but I got a hefty discount which made it a lot more attractive. It’s dear for a standard model in my opinion, meaning any future prestige or above versions will be extortionate I’d say

[@newgunguy4176]

I'm waiting for the neck through version.

[@ogabrielluiz]

My greatest insecurity regarding this model is tuning. Does it hold tuning well? I had a guitar with a Floyd rose once and had it locked so I could use it as a hard tail because of how I had to do the whole tuning process more than once a week.

[@lynnmatsui]

These are all hard tail models so they should hold tuning fine.

[@redcomn]

I might just order the bridge part with ibanez and see how much they're charging for it.

[@simona7517]

Super helpful review, I love the honest take. Thanks!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks for watching man. I just tell it how it is dude. Whether I’m teaching or talking about gear. Straight talk is the best talk lol. See you in another video. Best, Ant 🔥🤘🏻🎸

[@Tacocactus]

I see a lot of comments and reviews about headless guitars not being great for beginners. My question is why? I am an absolute beginner and really love the headless look and weight. I cant seem to find a local store that stocks them or has them in stock so playing one hasnt been an option yet. I get how to string and intonation works. What else would make it not beginner friendly? Also i am leaning towards the qx54qm or the lazer blue matte with normal fretts since I have never played slanted fretts.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Hey man, just go for what you want. I’d probably advise against the slanted fret models as that is definitely unconventional lol. But, the neck scale etc is the same as any other guitar. It will feel weird when you play a strat in future but not impossible. As a beginner you need something that inspires you to pick it up. If it’s one of these, then so be it. I was advised that I needed to start on an acoustic when I was a kid….I was like errrr no thanks….I want to rock and that makes the wrong noise and looks terrible, so I got an electric. I didn’t even own an acoustic u til I went to music college, but I can play one haha. Just get started on whatever takes your fancy. You’ll find your way from there. All the best, Ant.

[@Tacocactus]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar my first guitar was a pink fender bullet around a 2010 ish, i loved it. I think imma take a chance on either the qx54qm or the matte blue without the slants. Decisions decisions. Thanks for the response as well really appreciate it.

[@treishtrei]

+1 on the Japanese quality

[@hamandvaid]

Great review and thoughts, Anthony. I wonder if the Ichika Nito model is anywhere closer to that premium feel that you and I both seek. It's the same price as some of the other Q series models though. 🤔

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I haven’t played one so I don’t know man. You’d imagine a sig to be very well made though….

[@papiper7773]

Hi there..........Do you like the 2 humbucker version better than the 2 single coils and one humbucker version........Thanks.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I’ve only ever played the two humbucker one mate

[@kuben1k748]

I have qx52 bkf and i must ask. Did u notice that neck is very sensitive to neck vibrato?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Tbh mate, it’s now been 5 months since I played these so I don’t remember them all that well. How do you mean sensitive to it? As in the strings pull off the sides of the board or that it was easy to execute? Best, Anthony.

[@kuben1k748]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar I mean, mostly when I m standing and playing for example e chord on open strings and I pull a little bit neck backwards I can already hear change in pitch. I checked it on tuner and small amount of movement can change pitch to 1/4 tone

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@kuben1k748 this is very interesting mate. Next time I get my hands on one I’ll check this out and maybe even post a video about it. Thanks very much for your input dude all the best Anthony 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@jlcigm]

Nice and honest review man! I have 2 Az prestige and 1 premium and I know what you mean about the build quality and feel!!!!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks for watching man! Glad you enjoyed the vid. All the best, Ant. 🔥🤘🏻🎸

[@Wepeell]

What do you think of the positioning of the blade switch for fast switching mid playing? Compared most other standard strats, it looks little bit more difficult to reach without bumping the volume knob.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Been so long since i played this mate I can’t 100% remember. But, I don’t seem to think I hated it, so it must’ve been ok. Hope that helps 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@davidsonrocha8897]

Can i play jazz ou funk with one of this? Im a begginer guitarist and i'm thinking about buying this

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I’d say yes, tonally. It might raise eyebrows on a gig, but who cares? Allan Holdsworth did alright playing jazz on a headless haha. 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@dexxfilm]

Technically you can play jazz with most guitars. Some do it better than others but a headless for a beginner may not be the best choice but if you try one and like it then go for it.

[@piemmetubo]

Question: do they need special double-ball ended strings?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Nope, normal strings due to the new bridge and but system 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@nilolalu742]

Please bring in manila philippines that guitar ibanez q.

[@Lordbaccus]

if I were going to get a Headless it would be an Ibanez

[@emanuelpbjj]

I'd like to ask about the frets. Upon you playing them, do your notice any wear on them? I haven't tried any guitars with gold frets so I'm very curious.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Hey mate. Thanks for watching and engaging. In terms of play wear, Evo gold is in between Nickel snd Stainless steel.stainless is hardest wearing, nickel is softest.

[@emanuelpbjj]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Hey there too! Thanks for the clarification man! I'm really looking forward to try those guitars one day👍 anyways keep up the great videos💪

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@emanuelpbjj Thanks man! I’ll do my best to keep them coming 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@coyoacan2]

hi. I love these guitars, would you say that the slanted frets help with short fingers? I find my pinky is often a bit too short

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Tbh mate it’s not a problem I have so I really wouldn’t know. My honest opinion is that if you fancy one you need to try it out and see if you like it. 🤘🏻🎸🔥

[@dustintate1599]

Do the slanted frets make barre chords easier?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Hi Dustin, this is a difficult one to answer, as, without being funny in any way shape or form…it wasn’t something I had a problem doing, so I really wouldn’t know if this made them easier. I’m pretty sure they’re designed to facilitate easier execution of lead techniques rather than rhythm concepts. Apologies if that’s not very helpful but it’s an honest answer. All the best and thanks for watching. Anthony

[@binkywarren21]

Did the QX52 (black) have a thinner body? It looked thinner than blue one.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Same body man, different neck profile

[@binkywarren21]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Okay, thanks!

[@emelle1283]

is it a Floyd Rose type bridge?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Nope

[@emelle1283]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Thanks

[@emelle1283]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Is restringing a pain though?

[@skippityblippity8656]

Not sure the highly processed track was the best choice for a guitar demo

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Fair enough. How do you do your demo videos?

[@skippityblippity8656]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Here is my thought behind it: a signal with less compression/distortion will allow people to hear the subtleties of the instrument as opposed to masking it. But you did a good job with the entire video

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@skippityblippity8656 Well I must say I didn’t really put all that much thought into it lol. Ibanez didn’t pay me to advertise their product. I was just lucky enough to acquire these guitars. I didn’t realise it would get thousands of views lol, but next time if I do something like this I’ll do a more rounded sound overview. Thanks man

[@lizardspit2508]

Nice review !!!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻🔥🔥🎸🎸

[@pzuliomaccavellion9711]

Great review! I'm currently very interested in these models, and your review was honest and unpretentious! You have one more subscriber! Cheers

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

That’s great to hear dude! Thanks so much for watching and for the positivity 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@abhinavsemwal1321]

Are all q series models are slim light weight?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

They are mate yes 🤘🏻🎸🔥

[@abhinavsemwal1321]

Thanks for telling mate

[@erickmazur807]

Wtf is that? I need one lol

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Lol! Thanks for watching dude. I’ve posted a few videos about these so check out my channel for more content. All the best, Ant. 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@hustlinc3540]

24 fret guy - has 3 guitars in the bckground without 24 frets hahahaha

[@paulsav40]

sorry but lets play as fast as poss. all the time bores me

[@mark5150ty]

NO...roll credits

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Hahaha! Not a fan then dude? 😂

[@mark5150ty]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar I like Ibanez... at reasonable used prices. Otherwise if I really wanted one than I would just build it myself.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@mark5150ty wicked that you have the skills to do that bro. Plenty of players don’t though lol. Including myself. My luthier is superb, does all my work. I spend my time practicing playing the thing, not doing it up or building it haha. We all have our thing though right. I think some will love these headless guitars, some won’t…either way is fine. If you like a guitar, but it, if you don’t like a guitar, don’t buy it. Simple lol

[@mark5150ty]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar not arguing that I just believe that guitars are severely overpriced these days. Especially when it is all made with CNC.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@mark5150ty yeah man, my luthier has enlightened me to this. I know how much it all costs, but selling stuff on mass takes a lot of selling. That’s what you’re paying for. There are so many layers of profit. I’d personally love to commission a custom build. The problem is nailing the guy down to get him to bloody do it. He’s so busy hahaha

[@sandman93449dm]

IF YOU'RE OVER 5 FOOT 6 INCHES DON'T BUY THIS CAUSE IT WILL LOOK LIKE A UKE?

[@sandman93449dm]

ITSY BITSY TEENY TINY GUITARS FOR LITTLE TINY TROLL PEOPLE LOL.

[@LabiaLicker]

Needs a tremolo