Ibanez: SIX6FDFM

Despite closing accounts, I still have to get this one because it had been on my 'to get' list since it was released. If something made it to my acquisition list, it is of great significance & I won't take it lightly. The Ibanez SIX6FDFM is the first standard production S-Series to feature a reverse headstock & it's strictly a personal attraction. Other features that made it my type of guitar- blank fretboard & a fixed bridge.

The default pickups are DiMarzio's Fusion Edge humbuckers which performed better here compared to the RGDIX6MPB. I'm not a DiMarzio fan but these are deserving pickups for the money. The guitar features a 3-way pickup toggle & a coil split switch. 

Despite the charming front, the rear body is simply good mahogany. FYI, this instrument sports a satin finish from the headstock right down to the body. 

Sure grip knobs for a sure response at all times- thumbs up to this.

Gotoh locking tuners for quality performance, however these might prove to be an oversight. They add weight significantly to the neck end & the instrument is neck heavy. If you get to handle this guitar in person, you'd know how light it is & the neck dive is downright annoying. 

We've seen the S-Series before & this is merely a variation sporting a novelty reverse headstock. In fact, that quirky feature along with the satin finish & blank fretboard might reduce it to a niche appeal. It's compounded by the neck heavy feature but offset by that outstanding tone & playability. Thumbs up to the QC as well, in fact, I'm starting to believe that extra care was given to the Iron Label series knowing that the instruments here costs a little more than the standard range without the Iron Label being a definite tier above Standard offerings before things get into the Premium selections. 

Thank you Mr. Faizal @ Swee Lee I12 for the assistance leading to the instrument's purchase.