My Ibanez S Series Prestige, and why I LOVE this guitar!

In this video, I tell you all about my Ibanez S series prestige and why I love this guitar! It's a stupendous instrument, equally at home in rock, blues, fusion and jazz and I think it's a seriously underrated weapon of choice. Watch the video for my thoughts, a full rundown of all the appointments and hear it in action in a clean, and distorted setting.
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[@hoosierdaddy2308]

The ones with the low pro edge trem is even better. It rips! Sustain has nothing to do with the wood. It's probably 95 % pickups, and the rest, or most of the rest the nut and bridge. Maybe 1 % has something to do with the wood. No such thing as tone wood. Good video.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks for watching man! Big love to a fellow S player! 🤘🏻🔥🎸👊🏻

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar absolutely. Thanks for sharing kind sir and regards from Indiana ( midwest) USA. Tim.

[@bluwng]

Sustain is about max tension and consistency as far as the actual guitar. That is why Les Pauls have huge sustain, it’s the arc of the strings which results in aggressive break angles on the nut and bring. This means strings are tight hence string vibrates longer. If guitarist were not so superstitious and actually read some physics they would not be deceived so easily. The rest is pickups.

[@musicman0423]

In my RG60ALMS you can feel the notes resonate through the entire body and neck, and the fishmen fluent pickups do pick up that resonation. So the kind of wood does help with resonation 100%. I build acoustics, have never tried an electric though. Maybe I should try this summer

[@bluwng]

@@musicman0423 do you know how pickups work.? Look it up then think about what you said

[@CayenneTravels]

I have an S Prestige, too. I've had it for about 5 years and it's one of the most amazing sounding, playing and looking instruments I've ever played.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Well clearly I totally agree! Ha! Thanks for watching dude! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@peixinho1973]

Anthony, I really admire the enthusiasm with which you talk about this instrument. Fantastic!

[@zacharyguthrie3404]

Bought an S5521Q a few years back and it is such a wonderful instrument. The craftsmanship and tone are top notch

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I’ve got no doubt about it man! Thanks for watching 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@7654321220]

My S420 is my favourite. It's simply gorgeous and I can play on it forever.

[@nonserviam4813]

Man that's a beauty, great guitar! I have a prestige RG and hope to add an S to my collection one day

S and JS series are really nice. Solid and comfortable designs, lightweight and looks cool too. (And not a straight copy of other designs.)

[@Mr131313ck]

IT RESONATES FANTASTICLY WELL I HAVE LOWER BUDGET ONE WITH THE TREMOLO AND IT SOUNDS AMAZING

[@Jens_2013]

_I agree in every point AND I own the same guitar and I am always happy with it even playing hours at home or on stage._

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Nice man! I’ve just been recording with mine. It’s such a badass instrument. Thanks so much for watching dude! 🔥🤘🏻🎸

[@truleejammin]

I have this exact guitar in my collection. Also a 5700, 6700 and a 570 I picked up in Madrid as a beater but made carry on status when Flying back to the states. I love my Les Pauls, Strats, and PRS guitars but the comfort of a s prestige and a 4 inch strap keeps me playing Ibanez and easy on the back.

[@futureghost6932]

great video! Awesome playing! Amazing Guitar! just subscribed

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks so much dude! Hope you enjoy my future content! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@fredericadda]

Just bought a Jiva Jr (which is basically the most metal S there is), I'm loving it. It's so resonant.

[@sigmasquad5285]

Just got my grandpas old Ibanez S470fm from 1996 fixed up, this thing plays nice!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

They are great playing axes man! Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for watching the video 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@robertclarkguitar]

I have an old s370 I made a few videos with and love it. 2001. My son has an s1070 and my God it's sick good. It's the premium. He also has prestige or 2 one 7 string. I myself love strats supers and teles. Hahah. Subbed man. Very nice review and professional quality video.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

A lot of my students play premium, good quality guitars! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@aleksasbaravykas1223]

Love this Ibanez series. I own standard S521 BB (berry burst). The fact is that only body edges are "thin", and this doesn't affect sustain at all. Overall thickness in pick-up area is pretty similar to other guitars. This is achieved through both top and back are made arched. Also I own black SA 120 EX - beefier neck, 22 frets. I've brought my SA to have one tuned in drop D or even drop C. Both are bolt-on neck construction, H-H configuration, but SA has SAT PRO trem bridge. What I like is that these are not so pointy as RG's, more universal style, but can handle any music style. Very versatile instruments.

[@piemmetubo]

I'm a happy and proud owner of a SA260FM and I totally agree with you about the quality of Ibanez guitars.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Nice man! Thanks for watching! 🎸🤣😂

[@pagisubuh]

Absolutely underrated Guitar from Ibanez selection. I personally owned one saber and it is a great guitar with super thinner neck. One of the best collection in list.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Couldn’t agree more! 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@ericgl182]

I effin love my s series non prestige ibanez. It is so comfortable!! Standing up it's such a joy compared to my tele. Also HSH configuration makes it incredibly versatile. Definitely terribly underrated guitars..

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Totally agree man! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@JSession]

Have you found your hand hurts from playing chords ?

[@jonashjalmen5232]

I too own this model but installed lundgren pickups in it. It is the best guitar I ever played and I have been playing for 20 years. I believe the KTS Titanium rods prevent the neck from warping which tends to happen to guitars especially here in Sweden where the seasons shift dramatically between high humidity and low humidity. To summarize: it's extremely comfortable and no camera can catch its beauty. It makes you want to pick it up when you look at it and the sound is clear and resonant when played acoustically. Extremely high quality build that is made to last!!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Hey man, thanks for watching! yeah man, sick guitar. The neck is very stable that is for sure, and yes i do expect that is the KTS' doing. Your summary is bang on! cheers dude!

[@jonashjalmen5232]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar cheers! 🍻

[@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE]

Jesus that's beautiful! I would love to find an S series Ibanez in that finish 😍

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

They don't make this one any more buddy. Gotta look second hand! thanks for watching man

[@DJENTISNTNOTAGENRE]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar I kinda figured :) I'll still keep an eye out because one will pop up one day, I'm sure. Thank you for showing me this guitar exists!

[@davydoomz]

Always wanted one but always leaned towards rg’s. Going to grab one eventually

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I was always the same but trust me, you won’t regret buying one......well, If Ibanez give us some decent options again I mean. Barely nothing on offer this year!

[@Kroschkolow]

I played this model once and it is absolutly amazing. One of the best guitars I ever played! I don't like the color of the binding though. I almost bought it but then I got a custom Skervesen instead :D Still gonna buy one used some day.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I love everything about it mate. Superb guitar! 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@stevewilliams2895]

i have an ibanez S axion in blue chameleon. very similar guitar only made in indonesia with HSH active fishmans and a panga panga neck. but i 100% agree with all the points you made about comfort. the S series are really quite underrated as you said, they dotn get anywhere near as much love as they deserve

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

It’s a fantastic guitar man! I’m thinking of buying some second hand ones as the new stuff just doesn’t inspire. Either that or get mine templated then re built to my exact spec. In terms of tone wood and pickups and aesthetic etc. dimensions are just fine for me. Thanks for watching man! 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@tristanberke8759]

I've got a 25th anniversary neon green s-series with seymour duncan pickups in it, and I literally to this day have not found a guitar that is more comfortable to play. And I've played almost every brand of guitar.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I have no doubt about that sir! Awesome guitars and I intend to acquire more! Thanks for watching man 🤘🏻🎸🔥

[@kimblers]

What a beautiful guitar.

[@jesuschristpose896]

I have a s520 ex that I love, only change is, neck pu dimarzio paf Joe , bridge pu dimarzio mojo. It sounds amazing and plays amazing, my favorite guitar ever so far.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Cool upgrades man! Thanks for watching 🔥🤘🏻🎸

[@frankzappa951]

Nice mate. I recently picked up and Ibanez which is different for me, at heart, I’m a Fender man. I snagged a Prestige S1260, no bling, no Floyd, already equipped with Dimarzios. It’s a helluva guitar.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Cool man! Thanks for watching and joining the conversation. 🔥🤘🏻🎸

[@jesuschristpose896]

Absolutely agree, my favorite ibanez

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

You can’t go wrong with an S mate. Thanks for watching 🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻

[@noisedreams659]

The iron label Ibanez Six 6fdfm looks really cool.. I also like the cheap pink/lavender SA260fm

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I’ve got a cheap SA that I’ll do a video about at some point, great cheap guitar!

[@Kharonofstyx]

Did tech work for a buddy years ago on a SF470, thought it was a great piece. 3yrs later I saw the Purple Doomburst 5570 at NAMM in 2014 and knew I had to have one. Got it 4 years later and after a Liquifire/Red Velvet/Steve’s Special switch out I’ve logged more hours on my 5570 then anything else since I got it. Trying to decide if I want to go with the 6521 or older 5521. I’m converted after years of being a Gibson/Fender guy.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Yaaassss welcome to the dark side brother 🤣👊🏻🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@tankdarla637]

That is the perfect guitar especially because of the input jack location I'm going to sell my high end Strat to get one of those... Because I have recently discovered that I like just about any Fender Stratocaster suits me fine no need for a high-end one

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

It’s a pretty special axe mate! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@jeffblue00]

great video! the S model is really growing on me and i might pick up this same model. Can you confirm how thick the body is at the bridge/pickup area? I would consider swapping an evertune into one (which I've done on another guitar)

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I’ve actually got no idea buddy, however, if it’s thick enough to have an edge trem in there I’m sure it will be ok….but….ask a luthier haha. Thanks fro watching man 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@samuelbutler5371]

I have the jiva and jiva jr but you have made me want one of these. Both jivas a great but the floyd rose is a pain in the ass😅

[@interestedoz1029]

great video and playing! Nice guitar. What are you playing through for the sounds in this?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks man for the kind words and for watching. All sounds in this video are from BIAS FX 2 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

I have an SV440 from about 93 and a S540 from about 91 or so. Both Japanese, and both just killer guitars. Lightweight, sounds great, plays great, etc. They are killer and I wish Ibandz would have a reissue of the S like they do with the RG 550, etc.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

S series genesis!!! Oh man.....I’d buy one!!! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@hoosierdaddy2308]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Exacrly. Me too!

[@chicagochris1988]

I’ve had telecasters and strats and 335s after having and selling them all I’ve went back to an s570dxqm

[@rangerdoc1029]

Wish they made the S Series in blue moon burst. That would be my dream guitar

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Sounds sick! Ha! Are you listening Ibanez?? 😉 thanks for watching dude 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@bigwigdog]

Can vouch I have had my s770pb for 10 years and it is still going strong and in my opinion sounds better than when I got it. The neck is SOLID ASF and has not faltered one but. I have played it so much that the jumbo frets are almost gone lol it got me through music school and my first band. The S will do ANYTHING you ask of it it’s extremely versatile and a rewarding instrument to play. This guitar continues to amaze me every time I play it so if you are thinking about getting one DO IT

[@bigwigdog]

Also I never tune it and it’s fine lol

[@winstonsmith8240]

I'm after a guitar to last me to the grave, that I struggle to put down. I think I've found it. 👍

[@bigwigdog]

@@winstonsmith8240 They're pretty amazing, worth buying a more expensive one imo only because my frets are worn down after 10+ years but that's not a big deal really, i'm heavy handed.

[@MilianMalivukMusic]

The S model is definitely a genius guitar, I would love to see some of the original Saber models in their Genesis collection!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

So would i! doubt thats coming though!!

[@philfrank5601]

I always wanted a 24 fret Ibanez, so the RG got the nod. But that JIVA X?...it's got it all!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

My S prestige has 24 frets mate. I know the old ones had 22. That would have put me off I must admit. I need 24 frets man 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@hanovergreen4091]

I have the guitar in the back on the floor if it's an SA460 ABB QMM..or something like that. Putting EMG's into it but I love the guitar.

[@cosmicbutthairs]

Got a 540s and S540 LTD both second hand. It was either the ibanez or brand new squire. It was a no brainer

[@paulwally9007]

Your videos are awesome!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks so much for watching them dude! Means a lot 🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@paulwally9007]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar You're very welcome! Seriously considering the Ibanez after watching this. I met Frank Gambale at the Barbican after an Electrik Band gig about 4 or 5 years ago. Absolutely amazing guy. I asked the roadies if I could meet him, they went backstage, and a few minutes later...hey presto...Frank came out to meet me.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@paulwally9007 The amount of times I’ve heard this…it’s about time Ibanez put me on the pay roll! 🤣🤣🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@Leo_ofRedKeep]

I love the S series, have several of them. For a good 10 to 15 years, Ibanez kept a strong offer but sales were apparently never as strong as for the RG because most guitar players are emulating kids who want to have what their "heroes" play.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

100% mate. If Satch had an S more people would play them lol. I mean, his guitar is based in the old Radius model so is close to an S, but I think S models would do better with more high end endorsers. Throughout its day some big names have played S. the most important one for me was FG. In recent time Kiko and Nita are big S endorsers, but it’s never sold as well as the RG. Thanks for watching man 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@Philminator]

Hello, what Ibanez is behind you on the stand? It has a straight headstock like a Fender.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Hey man, in the stand is an Ibanez SA series. Thanks for watching 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@Philminator]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar np. I figured that’s what it was but I wasn’t sure it was driving me crazy. lol

[@samuraisaint2360]

Wonder how it would sound with the Kraken preamp and L500XL pickups ? 🎸🤘

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Hot I should think 🤣 thanks for watching dude 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@vladzubac5360]

Tone Zone vs PAF Pro…which one would you say you pike better?

[@craigharrison5406]

Ibanez S models are amazing guitars. They are light and sit closer to your body with that thin profile. They are just a genius ergonomic design.

[@nonames8335]

That's so beautiful

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks dude! 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@przemyslaw1235]

😊👌hi I had js 1200 but sold😊that was bad decision 😊really missing that guitar 😊👍all the best😊👍

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Got to get another ibby in your life man! Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@woodywoodlstein9519]

Great video. Great presenter.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks very much! Thanks for tuning in! 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@arsenaultgilles4557]

Trem block in the bridge vibration point Fu tone

[@lumberlikwidator8863]

I have an older S-Series Ibanez with a slightly thicker body than yours, and I like it a lot because you can play just about any style of music on it. Mine has the three-pickup setup with a humbucker at the bridge and single coils in the middle and at the neck. Mine is mostly stock, but I’ve blocked the tremolo and swapped out the neck pickup for a Wilkinson double rail single coil sized humbucker, so I can play jazz on it with the right amp settings. I got it used in great condition, and I think that to me it’s worth at least double what I paid for it. I agree with you that the S-Series are underrated and a lot of people would really like them if they would only give them a try. I really want one of the newer ones like yours and I might trade my Epiphone LP Standard Pro if I can find an Ibanez in top condition. I agree that guitars don’t need to be heavy to sound great, and I also like the Tone Zone pickups a whole lot. I have one at the neck in a guitar I built myself, with a Super Distortion at the bridge, and I get a really wide range of tones. And I don’t think the Tone Zone sounds flabby so long as you’re careful with your amp settings. Thanks a lot for a brief but comprehensive review of an underrated but top notch guitar! Love your channel!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Awesome man! Thanks for watching 🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@tankdarla637]

I absolutely love the Ibanez s series but I can never find a hardtail one for sale unless it's one of the really high-end ones

[@coolestto]

With maybe five minutes of woodworking you could always block off the bridge if you aren't interested in the float. You get all the tuning stability advantages of a double locking system with none of the hassle of a floating bridge. Not for me personally but it is a great option.

[@stevem9141]

Check out the S 621qm. They are 500 dollars

[@NoJobRob]

sew761

[@SGuy715]

The Tone Zone is a very dark pickup - you can find it on Dimarzio's site and see the tone profile they provide and they have the lows/low-mids at 9/10 and 8.5/10. Not saying they're bad, but quite a change if you're more used to high output Dumcan's which I find to usually be on the bright side. When I'm playing this Ibanez I find I really have to EQ alot of the low end off my amp or put a tube screamer in front. If I go to drop D the low end can lose alot of its focus and just be a droning flub of lows. I'm considering swapping it or the set because the sound is just not for me. That being said, it probably the highest quality guitar I've gotten - attention to detail is immaculate from the factory. The cleanest neck and fret job I've had without having to get work from a tech

[@krisross1326]

Agreed the S series is incredibly underated. Yours is absolutely stunning! I've been wanting one for years but Ibanez don't make maple fingerboard versions. I've picked up a prestige body and an RG neck and plan to Frankenstein them together. Also I've heard the tone zone isn't that great on forums also but I don't see what they're talking about listening to your guitars tone 🤷

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Tone Zone is a marmite pickup according to forums. In my opinion, the TZ and air norton’s in this are sick. My all time Dimarzio pup of choice though is the PAF pro. Modern rock heaven 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@krisross1326]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Tone zone is definitely a marmite pickup for sure! I love the PAF pro in the neck position for sure but I feel it lacks the grunt I like in the bridge position.. Personally my favourite pickups ever are the dimarzios in the musicman axis guitars. I've luckily got one set but usually unless you buy the guitar you can't get the pickups otherwise I'd have them in almost all my guitars 😵‍💫

[@bucknasty69]

The Tone Zone gets a lot of flack but it’s not a bad pickup. To me, it’s like a hotter PAF Pro, and similar to a JB with more low end and better (not as icepicky) high end. It does sound best in 25.5 scale guitars, I think. It’s not a super modern and tight sounding pickup, but it’s still plenty heavy. John Petrucci used a Tone Zone to record Images and Words, and it sounds plenty heavy and tight on that record.

[@ACSmith-rp2lw]

This man lives his guitar and I don’t blame him

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Haha cheers man. Thanks for watching snd the support! All the best. 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@stewartdredd1602]

Hi, does it have neck dive due the light body?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I don’t find it does the way I wear my guitar, (high) it feels perfectly balanced. Snd when I sit, it’s fine for me. I’ve heard people complain about neck dive, but it doesn’t happen to me

[@arsenaultgilles4557]

Trem block under the bridge inside the guitar right amp settings

[@scottbecker6]

I really wish they'd offer as many with maple fretboards as they do in the RG series.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

The issue with S is that they Don’t sell. RGs outsell S models by Miles. And at the end of the day, it’s a business isn’t it. This is my point about it being underrated. If more people knew how good it was, they’d buy it, and then they’d offer more options.......

[@scottbecker6]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar I picked up an s540 in the store in 1988 and it hugged me. ( and OMG THAT NECK ) Been my favorite ever since. I've had 4.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@scottbecker6 yeah man! Ibanez need to do me a genesis version! 😉

[@blessedheavyelements8544]

Just bought a SEW761MCW-NTF. My 4th S Body. I can play an S, or SA, body for hours..unlike a 7 or 8 lb guitar. The new one is about 5.5 pounds. Only a Parker can beat the weight of an S body. It's funny about the Premium vs Prestige. I think Ibanez makes better finishes on the Premium. Never been able to match the Prem vs Prestige for playability and quality. Thanks for the videos man. Lots of hard work! Best Regards and Best Wishes!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

You’re welcome dude! Glad you appreciate it 🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@catschoose1248]

Have you tried the cheaper S models? Recently ordered the cheaper S521 after trying it at a shop, the thin profile was so comfortable! As a beginner having the strings closer to my body felt easier to play. They didn't have the "natural" color i wanted so i had to order it, i just hope i don't get a lemon.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I’m sure you’ll be alright man. Several students of mine have had these models and they’ve been very good instruments, especially for a beginner. It’s just a great guitar. Hope you enjoy it bro! 🤘🏻🎸🔥

[@catschoose1248]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar thanks for the reply (and the video!) :)

[@catschoose1248]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Got the guitar, love it so much. Really surprised at how loud and resonant it is even when not plugged in, maybe I just haven't had experience using a guitar with new strings, but this seems crazy loud. Minor things like the neck is a bit rougher than others i've felt and the in-between pick up positions are noticeably softer in volume, but overall very happy :)

[@Whitney62455]

anyone know if this model is still offered by Ibanez??

[@doedesjel]

I didn't remember this particular model to be coming with DiMarzio's out of the factory tbh. Was this the case?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Yep, other than a fret dress I’ve had on it, it’s completely stock 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@ghyslainouellet8841]

All Prestige models come with Dimarzios or Dimz/Ibz pickups.

[@philsmith3019]

Ive been eyeballing Ibanez Prestiges with fixed bridges. They're few and far between. I'd love to get my hands on a super thin Prestige neck without the hassle of a trem.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

If you can find one man they’re well worth it! Awesome guitars! Thanks for watching man 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@frankzappa951]

That’s what I was after and ended up with a fantastic S Series Prestige - 1260 model with Dimarzios all round. I believe they were only made in 2004. Great quality and lovely neck.

[@KaosII1968]

I have 4 S series Ibanez and all of them are heavier than my Alder body Jem and all of my basswood RG's. I don't know why but maybe the Mahogany... The ash bodied S is also heavier by a pound or so. Having said that I love my ibanez guitars but the S's are my favorite. But you are right every year it seems that Ibanez pays them less and less attention. This year there is hardly any and none with the Edge trem at all.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

That’s really interesting man! Mine is much lighter than anything else I own! Can’t believe the prestige lineup this year! Basically nothing! Thanks for watching man! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@capnzilog]

The HH Tone Zone / Air Norton is the best Ibanez factory S pickup combination, beefy & rich. Djent rattle-tuners who jones for hi-gain thinness can buy themselves a Horizon Precision Drive and sit at the back of the bus. :D

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I must say man, I really do love the pups and how this guitar sounds. It’s sweet as! 🎸🤘🏻🔥. Thanks for watching man

[@MadCat1381]

I have a 2008 S5470 with the old Ibanez pick ups. I love the guitar but these pups are horrible. So just bought me a set of Air Norton - Tone Zone and a True Velvet for the middle position. Can't wait to get them delivered and put them in.

[@elijahsmith9815]

I'm going to say. Im planning to get a Ibanez S Series Pre. Electric Guitar which is what that is, I plan to from a Band and I plan to be the Lead singer/ Guitarist and I think this Ibanez electric guitar is the choice for when I form this Grunge/ Hard Rock band!

[@0000song0000]

2:08 I came because i want a thin S guitar... stayed because I love Jason Becker :D

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Thanks for watching man 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@theprismaticsystem2833]

Honestly the flobby low end thing could be scapegoating at least some of the time because the low end quality breaking up could also be to do with the amp as well tbh

[@anfiorsceal]

Beautiful guitars - just wish they'd produce a 24.75 neck .... haven't come across it if they do.

[@kennethmeeker6369]

What’s a good price on these , there is on at my local pawn for 800 idk has the bubinga top and edge trim case and bar no tool .

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

USS or GBP? Sounds good me either way actually. If it’s prestige anyway

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I paid £1700 for mine. Worth every penny

[@kennethmeeker6369]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar wow , yea I keep looking at it , I’ve never had a tremolo so I’m watching it .

[@kennethmeeker6369]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar what’s uss gbp ?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@kennethmeeker6369 Sorry I meant dollars or pounds

[@musicman0423]

I have the RGD60ALMS, and I’ve had some issues with the the nut. It pinches the high E and gives me a buzz tone on open string. If I cut a piece off the G string and stick it in there, it fixes the problem...but it’s fallen out and gotten jammed into my fingers before. Not pleasant lol. Maybe I should just change the damn nut cause it’s an incredible guitar otherwise. I’ve also got an S1070PBZ that will be at my house on Tuesday

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Sounds odd mate. Need a decent luthier in your life to sort that out man 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@musicman0423]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar my bad, it’s the RGD61ALMS axion label. I put some .11 Ernie ball paradigms on there and it’s good to go. $30 set of strings! 😬. And people wonder why musicians are so poor

[@musicman0423]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar how have things been going on your side of the pond with the pandemic? I live in America, so I don’t watch the news anymore. Lol, it’s insane over here man. I don’t recognize my country anymore! I hope it’s not the same for you over there. Stay safe happy healthy and positive, sir! I post things on KZbin for fun every now and then, I’ll probly throw up a video tomorrow about the new guitar

[@musicman0423]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar a lot like you, I also have back issues. I busted my L1-3 and C2 vertebrae and got some nerve damage that affects mostly my legs bust also gives me shaky hands. You’re so right about the weight of these guitars. I switched over from Gibson last August. I thought I’d hate the thin neck, cause I was so used to the D necks. But I love it. If you have pain problems, ask your doctor about a spinal chord stimulator. I have one and it’s been life changing

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@musicman0423 amazing bit of advice cheers dude!

[@MsMusicman56]

Clean!!!!

[@Alucard666cro]

the whole S series is just

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I would like to add one with a trem to my collection. 🎸🤘🏻🔥

[@Alucard666cro]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar if you do, i highly recommend trying out one with a ZR trem imho the best floating system out there such a shame it got discontinued for such a stupid reason :(

[@mattyounis5636]

Love ibanez I will never have a Les Paul ever again

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I’d have an S series over an LP every damn time. Thanks for watching! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@pagisubuh]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar absolutely agreed. Just one fender for historical background in collection.

[@philsmith3019]

Same. Just sold the last of four I used to own.

[@overnightguitarist5063]

Hello.my name is Ed..and...I'm an Ibanez junkie!!!

[@jessereyna7408]

The instrument you have in your hands is cool; but I like the one behind you better for versatility alone.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Horses for courses man, there’s no right or wrong here, just what you like. Fair play, and thanks for watching. 🔥🎸🤘🏻

[@deghihderaman3572]

S Series is the best Choice after RG & GRG series main Attack. Wind Of Changes. Runaways for Thunderstruck. Hahahaha that's why underrated.

[@Gilgamesh_One]

This or the new 5320c? 🤔

[@salsalocofrance1]

Can someone provide the weight of this ?

[@VinDhir]

I don’t see S series prestige in hardtail available any more which is a shame!

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Yep! Underrated man!

[@Xcorgi]

If you want a crappy hatlrdtail guitar, go buy a big clunky Gibson.

[@jeffu73]

Does the cheapest sounding s series any gud?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Hey man. I have students that have all used S models from budget range up to my high end model and yes they have all been pretty happy with them. I personally have a cheap SA model too which is very good for the money. Obviously the version I have here is superior, but that’s life right. You tend to get what you pay for. All the best and thanks for watching 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@jeffu73]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar looking forward to buyin 1.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@jeffu73 hope you enjoy it dude. If you want a higher end one but are nana budget, I’d strongly recommends a golden era second hand one. Always got my eye on those. 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@AMusicalPsychosis]

They play great, the body just feels obnoxiously thin/slippery to me. Loving my 5120, 652, and 2610 though

[@MadCat1381]

I'd love to own one. But they are not avaiable in Europe. :(

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

I dont know why they don't make this guitar any more man. It's so good! lol

[@MadCat1381]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Well, it's still listed on the US Ibanez page, but not on the european one.

[@joelroberts8050]

I don't understand moving the dots to the top of the fretboard, when they're also on the top edge binding. Makes zero sense. I like having both for reference but leave the fretboard dots traditionally centered on the board. Especially with the higher string models - 7,8, +.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Clearly just an aesthetic thing man. Personally I like it. And would have it on a custom guitar. Just horses for courses man. Hope you enjoyed the video anyway and thanks for watching! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@fredericadda]

True, I tend to prefer what Schecter did: on the top edge of the fretboard up to fret 12, on the bottom edge after.

[@Beautiful_Evil]

I prefer fret marker delete... or maybe at the 12th fret and the rest deleted... the top dots on the binding are all I need and I rarely use that.

[@MichaelForde521]

Looks like a Vega archtop in the back.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

It’s a Hofner President. Long story behind that one lol. It was donated to me

[@pauljohnson1382]

Why is the head blue and the body green? Thats odd

[@FabrizioPeretti]

I agree best ibanez design ever... That guitar with an edge bridge means sofisticated fusion guitarists.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

That is kind of the image Frank Gambale gave this guitar I’d say. Fabulous instrument. I love it! I definitely need a version of this with a bridge too. Thanks for watching man 🤘🏻🔥🎸👊🏻

[@FabrizioPeretti]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar his best tone were this guitar and a marshall jmp 1. Period.

[@donaldblankenship5163]

I have the dimarzio tone zone in the bridge position of my Ibanez and it screams! Pinch harmonics galore! Squeal city baby!

[@Cognitoman]

A lot people hate them😂, but they sound all right

[@timothyritchie5290]

Right with you the versatility of my S Iron Label is stupid. It was billed as a metal guitar but the HSS all dimazio pickups can do anything - the in between sounds have strat twang for days and the humbuckers are super fat.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Yeah man! Sick guitars! Thanks for watching dude! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@samblack5313]

Is this guitar going to feel tiny in the hands of a big person? I spend a lot of time playing (at least 4 hours a day) so the shape is interesting, but being a big guy I don’t want to feel like I’m holding a toy. Thanks.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Lol I totally get this man. I actually felt like I was picking up a toy when I tried the new Q series. I’ve done loads of content about that so check it out. With regards the S series, its standard size, but it’s razor thin. In all honesty mate, the only way to know if it’s going to suit you is to try one. All the best and thanks for watching. Ant 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@samblack5313]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar I’ve looked into this range a bit since seeing this video, I’ll definitely be going for a guitar shop tour, soon. Not a lot of these on gumtree second hand. Makes me think people might hang on to them.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@samblack5313 Mate, I won’t be selling mine lol. Not ever. Love it 🎸🔥🤘🏻

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Shame that I won’t get any commission from Ibanez if you do buy one though! Hahaha. Seriously though, I love to help and if my video helps you find an instrument that makes you play all the time I’ll be well chuffed. Let me know how you get on man! Best, Anthony.

[@samblack5313]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar I spend about 4-6 hours a day with a Maton Messiah EM100C in my hands, it’s truly a beautiful acoustic, played it side by side with the premium Taylor’s and Martins, and it came out on top (for me). This will be my first electric, and although it may sound crazy, I want it so I can play more.. haha. As nice as my acoustic is, and as great as acoustic is for hand strength, I believe it’s stopping my development of speed and dexterity. Can I ask, what are the benefits of the tremolo and locking nut over fixed trem? For me I feel like I would just want it in a standard setup, but that is likely due to having no real knowledge of the electric world. I’d hate to later wish I’d gone the other way. Edit: to clarify, I believe I like your model, but they mainly seem to come with a whammy bar and locking nut.

[@merman93]

Actually,the J-Custom Ultimate S Model is about $8,000.00 and they only make about 5 a year. www.ikebe-gakki.com/c/c-/gt/gt01/gt010123/706066 I love them though! Something about a neck through S model that really makes me drool.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

These aren’t available in the UK unfortunately. I have a student who works at Ibanez and you just can’t get them. Like rocking horse shit man. If I had a spare £8k I’d import one of these from Japan tbf 🤣🤣

[@ivy_flo]

Him: Here is a clean sound Also him: **proceeds to play with super distorted tone with flanger, reverb, etc**

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

It’s actually a clean preset on bias fx. I guess you’d prefer a completely clean sound with zero effect. I’ll keep that in mind for future content. Thanks for watching.

[@ivy_flo]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar No offence, man, thanks for your content! :) It's a joke, though I think that for a guitar review more natural sounds are preferable

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@ivy_flo None taken lol. I got the joke haha

[@123Ir0nman]

If you're going to demo a guitar so we can hear how it sounds then don't put a heavy effect on the clean tone. The flanger is covering the guitar's tone

[@dm_hater8388]

I’ve got good news for you, mate. There is a J. Custom S series at the moment. Not only that, but a Sugi J. Custom that’s about 3x the price of most JCRGs. Mighty pricy, but very cool. Not sure if they’re available in the UK but Japan’s got quite a few of them

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Man, I’ve seen them. I absolutely love them but, damn it’s a lot of money haha. 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@dm_hater8388]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Yeah as a huge Ibanez fan it’s unfortunate to me that the really, REALLY top end models are usually $7000+ no matter where you look. I can get a PRS Wood Library for less than half the price of those J. Custom S models. Just not worth it even if I were a millionaire

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@dm_hater8388 I hear you mate! Strongly considering commissioning a custom build from a top UK luthier tbh

[@dm_hater8388]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Sounds great! Daemoness? Another?

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

@@dm_hater8388 I have a fabulous local luthier who did my refret on my 550. I’d like him to build it for me. But, he’s a busy man and I’m not sure if he’d have time. Daemoness might be a shout! 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@nightrider3727]

I agree with everything, except the color. Green/blue burst is just not for everyone. We need some basic colors from Ibanez: black, white, natural. It looks like black S520 has been discontinued :( Also, Ibanez gives too much attention to their signature models, IMHO.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

That’s fair enough Rocko. As much as I love my green, it may be a bit garish for others. If they had some simpler colours I think a more versatile range of player would find them more accessible. Thanks for watching! 👊🏻🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@Xcorgi]

I love the thin body! I also have a bad back from a car crash from 12 years ago. It’s pretty wild it has a green body but a blue headstock though. The Ibanez Wizard thin necks are amazing if you have arthritis in your hands as well. But either way, this guitar design is the ultimate as far as not having to fight around a fat heavy body or a fat thick neck which makes it more difficult to fret chords. Only a complete dumbass would want to play a thick neck after playing one of these or a ten ton Les Paul for that matter.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Haha, totally get that man!. Interesting colour isn't it. All the best, Ant.

[@Xcorgi]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar Absolutely! Beautiful flame maple top on body and headstock!

[@mariyanslavov9217]

Stainless steel frets sound inferior to nickel to my ears. A bit dull and with a piercy high-end to the sound. The issue is exaggerated when you play clean. My advice would be to go for the hardest nickel frets out there. I got an Ibanez from the 80s and the nickel frets on it are almost 100%.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Dude, it’s all each to their own. I think satch says something similar doesn’t he? Personally, the change to my RG 550 has been immense since having them. Brighter, fuller, stiffer neck so more vibration carries to the pups. Sounds meaty as hell! I also love the tone of this S ofcourse. Which has nickel. As long as you’re playing and enjoying your guitars, that’s all that matters! Thanks for watching dude! 🔥🤘🏻🎸

[@Ausf.D.A.K.]

The stainless steel frets are totally worth it !

[@cdnpunk2270]

feel like i'm watching Top Gear for guitars.

[@anthonygeorgeguitar]

Not sure if that’s a compliment or not lol. But thanks for watching 🤘🏻🔥🎸

[@cdnpunk2270]

@@anthonygeorgeguitar it is what it is