Ibanez S520AH-ABS Aged Brown Sunburst Open Box Electric Guitar

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Quick Product Summary

The Ibanez S520AH-ABS combines the famously slim, sculpted profile of the Ibanez S Series with an ash body, fast Wizard III neck and a versatile pair of Quantum humbuckers. Finished in Antique Brown Stained, the grain of the ash remains a prominent part of the guitar's appearance.

An Edge-Zero II double-locking tremolo, 24 jumbo frets and a 25.5-inch scale make the S520AH particularly well suited to players who want a responsive, performance-focused electric guitar for rock, metal, fusion and technical playing.

What Makes the Ibanez S520AH-ABS Special?

The S Series has long been known for combining a remarkably slim body with serious performance credentials. Here, the contoured ash body provides a comfortable playing platform, while the Wizard III maple neck and flat 400mm-radius rosewood fingerboard give the guitar the quick, precise feel associated with modern Ibanez instruments.

A pair of Quantum ceramic humbuckers provides a powerful yet articulate foundation, with a five-way selector giving more tonal flexibility than a conventional two-humbucker setup. The Edge-Zero II tremolo adds expressive pitch control while its locking design helps maintain tuning stability during more demanding tremolo use.

Who Is It For?

The S520AH-ABS is a strong choice for intermediate and advanced players looking for a lightweight, fast-playing electric guitar capable of handling high-gain styles without being limited to them.

Its slim neck, 24-fret layout and double-locking tremolo particularly suit lead guitarists, technical players and musicians working in rock, metal, progressive and fusion styles.

At A Glance

Condition Overview

Condition: Open Box

This guitar is offered as an Open Box instrument. It represents an opportunity to purchase the Ibanez S520AH-ABS at an Open Box price while retaining the performance and specification of this highly capable S Series model.

What's Included?

• Ibanez S520AH-ABS Electric Guitar
• Tremolo arm
• Hex wrench

No hard case or gig bag is included.

Technical Specifications

Body

• Body Type: Solidbody electric guitar
• Body Material: Ash
• Finish: Antique Brown Stained
• Body Finish: Satin polyurethane
• Orientation: Right-handed

Neck

• Neck Type: Wizard III
• Neck Material: Maple
• Construction: Bolt-on
• Scale Length: 648mm / 25.5"
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 19mm
• Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 21mm
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Width at 24th Fret: 58mm

Fingerboard

• Material: Rosewood
• Radius: 400mm
• Inlays: Offset white dots
• Frets: 24 Jumbo

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Ibanez Quantum Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Ibanez Quantum Humbucker
• Pickup Type: Passive ceramic
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Pickup Selector: 5-way lever switch

Hardware

• Bridge: Edge-Zero II double-locking tremolo
• Nut: Locking nut
• Hardware Colour: Cosmo Black
• Factory Tuning: E Standard
• Factory String Gauge: .009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042
• Factory Strings: D'Addario EXL120

FAQs

Is the Ibanez S520AH-ABS suitable for metal?

Yes. The fast Wizard III neck, 24-fret fingerboard, Quantum humbuckers and double-locking tremolo make it particularly well suited to modern rock, metal and technical guitar styles.

What does ABS mean in the model name?

ABS is Ibanez's abbreviation for the Antique Brown Stained finish.

Does the S520AH have a locking tremolo?

Yes. It uses an Ibanez Edge-Zero II double-locking tremolo, allowing expressive pitch bends while helping to maintain tuning stability.

What pickups are fitted?

The guitar uses two Ibanez Quantum passive ceramic humbuckers, one at the neck and one at the bridge.

Does it have 24 frets?

Yes. The S520AH has 24 jumbo frets, providing a full two-octave range on every string.

What is the neck profile like?

It features Ibanez's Wizard III maple neck. This is a slim, relatively flat neck profile designed to provide quick and comfortable access across the fingerboard.

Is the body solid ash?

Yes. The S520AH uses an ash body, with the Antique Brown Stained finish allowing the natural grain to contribute strongly to its appearance.

What is the fingerboard made from?

The guitar has a rosewood fingerboard with offset white dot position markers.

Is a case included?

No. A hard case or gig bag is not included with this Open Box guitar.

Is this guitar suitable for standard tuning?

Yes. It is factory configured for standard E tuning and uses a .009–.042 string set.

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