Ibanez has revolutionised the headless guitar market with their groundbreaking Q (Quest) series, an instrument designed entirely from scratch rather than simply adapting existing models. This innovative approach addresses the growing demand from technical players for lighter, more portable instruments whilst pushing the boundaries of what headless guitars can achieve. The Quest represents Ibanez’s commitment to developing completely new concepts that maximise tone, performance, and playing comfort.
The series incorporates several unique elements including custom–designed R1 single coil and Q58 humbucker pickups, alongside a new Mono–Tune bridge and proprietary string locking mechanism. The QX subseries takes innovation further with its distinctive 8–degree inward slanted frets, specifically engineered to enhance ergonomics for highly technical playing styles. These features combine to create an instrument that caters to the demanding requirements of modern guitarists.
Beyond its technical specifications, the Q series offers versatility that appeals to a broad range of players, including those who may never have considered a headless guitar previously. Regardless of musical genre or playing background, the Quest series provides guitarists with the tools to explore the full scope of their creative possibilities whilst maintaining the portability and performance advantages that define contemporary instrument design.
- Parallel Wizard 3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
- Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
- Jescar EVO Gold
- Quilted Maple top / Nyatoh body
- R1 / Q58 S-S-H pickups
- Custom string lock
- Mono tune bridges
- dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter Switch
- Ergonomic body design (Q)
- Compact and light-weight, yet resonant body
- Slanted frets



