The sleek Ibanez S was a revolt against the traditional mahogany guitars of its time that were usually heavy, bulky and uncomfortable. Obviously it was a successful revolt, as the S Prestige is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with a wider selection of models than ever. Originally the S guitar was designed as an all-around guitar. Now, however, it finds its largest number of adherents among the practitioners of the more extreme forms of metal who appreciate it for its unique combination of fat mahogany tone and sustain with light weight and comfort.

Heavy mahogany tone without the heavy mahogany weight. Thin around the edges for comfort. Fat around the pickups and bridge for tone. The S2170FB S Prestige model features U.S.A.-made pickups: The DiMarzio IBZ neck humbucker is powerful sounding with a quick respnse. The DiMarzio IBZ bridge humbucker provides enhanced harmonics and overtone. The DiMarzio IBZ single-coil with alnico magnets has a well-balanced sound with a clear tone. , 5-piece neck with Prestige finishing for increased playing comfort, Gotoh precision tuning machines and deluxe Prestige case.

Ibanez S2170FB S Prestige Series Electric Guitar with Figured Bubinga Top Features:

• Neck: 5-piece Wizard II Prestige thru neck
• Body: Mahogany body, figured bubinga top
• Frets: Jumbo frets
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Inlay: Prestige on 12th fret
• Bridge: ZR bridge
• Neck Pickup: DiMarzio IBZ humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: DiMarzio IBZ humbucker
• Middle Pickup: DiMarzio IBZ single-coil
• Hardware color: Cosmo Black (CK)

Ibanez S2170FB S Prestige Series Electric Guitar with Figured Bubinga Top Includes:

• hardshell case

Order this beautifully sinister metal monster today!

Ibanez S2170FB S Prestige Series Electric Guitar with Figured Bubinga Top

Write A Review

Average of 11 User Ratings

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Customer Reviews

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Best playing guitar ever!

Posted by BobSacamano from Houston, TX on Jul 7, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, Classic Rock

This guitar plays better than anything I have ever used. It is thinner and lighter than my SG, and has the BEST trem system ever. My only complaint is the bridge pickup was very very weak, I would expect a DiMarzio to be hot, but the pickup was very dull, no treble, and overall a very weak pickup. I replaced it with a 500T, and this is now the best guitar I have ever played. Plays the best and sounds the best.

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Ibanez S Prestige Series Axe

Posted by Caveman from northern Utah on Jun 6, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: hobbyist and active musican

Reviewer's Play Style: blues, rock, neil young to pink floyd

I own one. It is the best electric guitar I have ever held or played. I bought it not knowing, but soon discovered it is most excellent. I have owned many guitars electric and accoustic. My friends all made the same comment after playing it, "this axe practically plays its self".

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Very Good

Posted by Bigguy from New York City, NY on Apr 2, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Teacher

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, bluesy rock

This guitar has all you need regardless of you style. I am old school so I switched out the pickups very quickly but the stock ones sounded nice. Very nice guitar for the money.

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Phenomenal

Posted by Master Shredder from Chicago on Apr 2, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Hobbyist I guess

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock/ Jam/ Shred

This guitar is amazing. For the price, there is nothing that even comes close to it. The ZR trem rocks; you can swing it around by the whammy bar Herman Li style and it'll still be in tune. It stayed in tune for a month of daily play for me. The pickups are pretty good too, though I'll probably get some evolutions. If you're looking for a high-end rock/metal guitar, you can't do much better than this.

Overall

Quality

Features

Value

Awesome!

Posted by Peter from New york on Mar 9, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Rock

I really really don't like Ibanez but this one is simply amazing! Anything from jazz to heavy metal, clear, cutting tone, great sustain,- amazing! Just saw this one and couldn't resist. I won't use it on the stage (not my style) but as a warm-up or when I'm in that heavy metal mood- this is simply fabulous. If top end Gibson is Rolex, I could compare this to a really good high-end Seiko watch, so good it is. If you have the money and are thinking whether to buy this or not- buy it! It's definitely one the best tools for showing off your skills.

View more product reviews »

If you would like to write a review, please see our product review guidelines.

Ibanez S2170FB S Prestige Series Electric Guitar with Figured Bubinga Top

Read 11 Reviews