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Ibanez QX52-BKF Headless Electric Guitar w/Bag, Black Flat

Ibanez QX52-BKF Headless Electric Guitar w/Bag, Black Flat

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Our take on the Ibanez QX52-BKF Headless Electric Guitar w/Bag, Black Flat

The QX52 is Ibanez's affordable entry into the Q series of headless, compact electric guitars. It pairs a light nyatoh body with a three-piece roasted maple and bubinga Parallel Wizard neck, 24 stainless steel frets and a roasted birdseye maple board. Two passive ceramic Q58 humbuckers and the Mono-Tune bridge cover the hardware. It suits players who want a small, light, travel-friendly guitar with modern specs, and it undercuts most headless rivals on features rather than finish.

Best forPlayers who want a light, compact headless guitarTraveling and small-space practiceModern metal and prog playersFirst headless guitar on a budget
Pros
  • Compact, light nyatoh body
  • Roasted maple and bubinga neck with stainless steel frets
  • 24 frets with good upper-fret access
  • Mono-Tune bridge holds tuning well
  • Passive Q58 humbuckers cover rock and metal
  • Gig bag included
Cons
  • Headless hardware and setup are unfamiliar to many players
  • Ceramic pickups can sound bright and aggressive
  • Limited finish options
  • Some owners find the stock setup needs adjusting

Ibanez QX52-BKF Headless Electric Guitar w/Bag, Black Flat prices at every store

  • Mahogany MusicNew

    In stockShips from Malaysia · priced in MYR (MYR 4,678.00) · duties may applyReturn policy

    $1,152.50Checked Nov 9
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What reviewers say

Owners generally rate the QX52 highly as a light, well-built headless guitar for the money. Most praise the neck, tuning stability and playability; some find the pickups bright and the setup in need of tweaking.

What people mention
  • WeightPraisedOwners repeatedly call it light and easy to carry and play for long sessions.
  • NeckPraisedThe Parallel Wizard neck is described as fast and comfortable.
  • TuningPraisedThe Mono-Tune bridge keeps tuning stable, especially after string changes settle.
  • PickupsMixedSome players like the Q58 humbuckers for rock and metal; others find them bright and harsh.
  • SetupCriticisedA number of owners say the guitar needed action and intonation adjustment out of the box.
  • Headless designMixedPlayers appreciate the compact form but say restringing and tuning take adjustment.

About the Ibanez QX52-BKF Headless Electric Guitar w/Bag, Black Flat

The Ibanez QX52 is a headless solid body electric guitar from the Q series. It was introduced in 2021 and is made in Indonesia. The body is Nyatoh, described as compact, lightweight and resonant, and the finish is Black Flat.

The neck is a 3-piece Roasted Maple and Bubinga Parallel Wizard neck bolted to the body. It has a Roasted Birdseye Maple fingerboard with 24 Jescar EVO Gold jumbo frets. Mother of Pearl step off-set dot inlays mark the fingerboard, and luminescent side dots mark the neck.

Two Q58 passive ceramic humbucker pickups sit in the neck and bridge positions.

Model
IBAQX52 (QX52-BKF)
Body
Nyatoh top, back and body
Neck
Parallel Wizard, 3-piece Roasted Maple/Bubinga, bolt-on
Fretboard
Roasted Birdseye Maple with Mother of Pearl step off-set dot inlays
Side dots
Luminescent
Frets
24 jumbo stainless steel (Jescar EVO Gold)
Bridge
Ibanez Mono-Tune
String spacing
10.8 mm
Neck pickup
Q58 humbucker (passive, ceramic)
Bridge pickup
Q58 humbucker (passive, ceramic)
Strings
D'Addario EXL110
String gauge
.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Tuning
E-A-D-G-B-E (6th to 1st string)

Questions and answers

Is the QX52 good for beginners?
It is playable and light, but the headless hardware and floating-style bridge make string changes and setup less beginner-friendly than a standard guitar.
How does it compare with the Ibanez Q54?
The QX52 uses a nyatoh body, roasted maple and bubinga neck and Q58 humbuckers, while the Q54 adds a tremolo-style bridge and different pickup options. The QX52 is the simpler fixed-bridge choice.
What pickups does it have?
Two passive ceramic Q58 humbuckers, one at the neck and one at the bridge, with a five-way selector.
Does it come with a case?
It ships with a gig bag.
Is the neck suitable for small hands?
The Parallel Wizard profile is thin and fast, which many players with smaller hands find comfortable, though it is a wide-feeling 24-fret neck.
Can I change the tuning easily?
Yes. The Mono-Tune bridge lets you tune each string at the bridge, and the headless design keeps the guitar compact.
Where is the Ibanez QX52-BKF Headless Electric Guitar w/Bag, Black Flat cheapest?
At Mahogany Music, for $1,152.50, as of our latest check.

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