Ibanez SZ
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| Ibanez SZ series | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ibanez |
| Period | 1987 — 2008 |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Set-in |
| Woods | |
| Body | Mahogany with Poplar, Maple, or Bubinga top (except for cheaper standard, non-GIO versions) |
| Neck | 3pc and 5pc Wizard II Maple with Bubinga |
| Fretboard | 22 fret Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Hardtail or string-thru-body with tune-o-matic |
| Pickup(s) | H-S-H, or H-H IBZ Infinity pickups; Seymour Duncan/IBZ on prestige series; EMG 81/85 on SZ2020EX |
The Ibanez SZ is a modern 6-string electric guitar made by Ibanez, and is an offshoot of the Ibanez S family. Like the S, the SZ features a mahogany body. The SZ has a 25.5" scale, as opposed to the 25.1" scale of the S, and all SZ are hardtail. One of the best known SZ players is former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman.
Unlike other guitars in the S, SA, and SV line, SZ have only 3 way switch for its H-H configurations, while each pickup features an indidvidual volume knob. There's also one main tone knob.
As of 2007, Ibanez offers the SZ in 9 various setups:
- SZ4020FM
- SZ4020FM NTF
- SZ2020EX BKF
- SZ320EX BK
- SZ320EX WH
- SZ520FM DAS
- SZ520FM TKS
- SZ320MH DRF
and the low end budget model, the GSZ120 CA, aimed at beginner/younger/lower budget guitarists.
The SZ series is phased out in 2008 for its successor, the SZR
