The Q52PE is the first Q model to feature an ebony 'board. The body also features a pale moon ebony top. There are no other additional features here, it is just showcasing a wood variation of the existing Q52.
Likes
- weight
- overall construction
- neck profile / playability
Dislikes
- neck fitting
- pickups
Those of us who have tried any Q-Series model can attest to the guitar's playing comfort both sitting down & strapped on. The ebony in this guitar does not contribute to weight issues at all, in fact the fretboard feels smooth, lending top marks to playability. The overall construction here is also top notch. The only contention is the neck tilt angle, making the frets past the 14th mark rather challenging to play. Of course, it's nothing a little pocket shimming could not cure. Despite being ceramic, the in-house Q58 pickups are rather bland. The lower frequencies coming from the bridge humbucker sound very laboured at high distortion settings. Glaring conclusion - the ebony fanfare here adds nothing to tone but does well for visual demeanour. If you already own a Q52, there is no plausible reason to switch allegiance.
Pic: Ibanez
Final rating: 80%
Ibanez Q52PE (bag included)
- Availability: Swee Lee
- Price: $1,749
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