Ibanez SZ
| Ibanez SZ series | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ibanez |
| Period | 1987 — 2008 |
| Construction | |
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Set-in & Neck-through for SZ4020FM only |
| Woods | |
| Body | Mahogany with Poplar, Maple, or Bubinga top (except for cheaper standard, non-GIO versions) |
| Neck | 3pc and 5pc Wizard II with Bubinga |
| Fretboard | 22 fret Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Hardtail or string-thru-body with Gibraltar III bridge |
| Pickup(s) | H-H Duncan/Ibanez ; 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 25.1" scale. 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 8 various setups:
- SZ4020FM
- SZ1220
- SZ4020FM
- SZ2020EX
- SZ520FM
- SZ520QM
- SZ320MH
- SZ320EX
and the low end budget model, the GSZ120 CA, aimed at beginner/younger/lower budget guitarists. SZ4020 was available in CKF (Charcoal Black Flat) and NTF (Natural Flat). The SZ2020ex was only available in BK (Black) and the SZ1220 was only available in TKF (Transparent Black Flat) The SZ720FM was available in DAS (Dark Amber Sunburst) and TG (Transparent Grey) The SZ520QM was available in BBL (Bright Blue), GAB (Gold Amber Sunburst), TKS (Transparent Black Sunburst) and various other colours. The SZ520QM was available in BK (Black), GD (Gold) and BS (Brown Sunburst)
The SZ series is phased out in 2008 for its successor, the SZR.
References: http://www.ibanez.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=275&now=15 http://www.ibanez.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=270&now=8 http://www.ibanez.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=279&now=47 http://www.ibanez.co.jp/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=279&now=10