The Schecter Traditional Pro Ebony electric guitar in the Transparent Purple Burst finish

With new developments in instrument technology, the prominence of more technical playing styles, and players’ desire for lighter, more portable instruments, today’s headless guitars are pushing far beyond designs of the past. However, even with all these advancements, Ibanez still saw an exciting opportunity in this space.

The Q or Quest series is an entirely new concept for Ibanez. The “Quest” in this case was to not just to adapt an existing instrument into a headless design, but to develop an entirely new guitar from the ground up. This range features a number of unique elements intended to maximize tone, performance, and playing comfort. These include, custom designed R1 single coil and Q58 humbucker pickups, a new Mono-Tune bridge, and a proprietary custom string locking mechanism. The QX subseries is also equipped with innovative 8-degree inward slanted frets, uniquely tailoring their ergonomics to the benefit of highly technical players.

Ultimately, this series offers a diverse and versatile enough feature set to attract not only the modern, technical guitarist, but also players who may have never even considered a headless guitar before. Regardless of genre, Q (Quest) allows guitarists of every background to question the full scope of their creative possibilities.

Spruce top, walnut back and sides. Tortoiseshell 4 ply ivory/black top binding and tortoiseshell 3 ply ivory/black side and back binding. Tortoiseshell bound nato neck with black walnut fingerboard and 4mm pearl dot inlays. Dovetail neck joint. Double ring rosette and centre back strip. Tortoiseshell scratchplate - supplied loose. Black walnut bridge. Graph Tech Canada, NuBone XB nut and compensated saddle. Grover style, chrome diecast machine heads. D’Addario USA strings. Supplied with UPlay Guitar Guide and free online lessons. Black printed display box. Black gloss top with natural satin back & sides.

Taking adaptability to new extremes, the AZ series has established itself and carved out a place that spans everything from the warmest blues licks, to the most intense, shred-heavy metal riffs. Carrying this ethos forward, the AZ line embodies time-tested Ibanez innovation and player-focused features like a smooth, oval neck grip, a well-balanced asymmetrical body shape, and the neck heel allowing for unrivalled playability.

Roasted Maple neck. Roasted Maple fretboard. Jumbo frets. Alder body. DiMarzio® The Cruiser® /AT-1™ pickups. Gotoh® MG-T locking machine heads. Wilkinson® WV6-SB tremolo. Coil-tap switch. Gig bag included.

The Omen and Omen Extreme collections are not to be taken lightly. Featuring mahogany bodies (quilted maple top on the extreme’s), Schecter Diamond Plus pickups, and a fitted contoured heel, these guitars can pack a serious punch while remaining extremely versatile and ready for the stage.