Ibanez S1675FM

I was actually able to play one of these for awhile when I was over in Japan. There was a store there that had a Euro model for some reason, and I found it kinda odd. I've used the S-1670FM before, so I wanted to see how this stacked up. The S-1675 is a Japanese made Prestige S series guitar that features a mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, 22 jumbo frets, a unique center inlay, a ZR trem, HSH configuration, one volume, one tone and a five way switch.

UTILIZATION

The S series are wonderful guitars to play because they're so sleek and light weight. For someone like me who has trouble playing heavier guitars, this is a godsend. The upper fret access is great thanks to its streamlined body and neck joint. The fretwork is top notch, and that's to be expected since it's part of the Prestige line. In reality, everything is pretty much the same as the regular S-1670 model.

SOUNDS

Most people assume that because the Ibanez S series has a smaller body, they'll sound thin. That's really not the case. Because the guitar is made out of mahogany with a maple top, it sounds absolutely huge. In fact, it reminds me of the Gibson SG Supreme that has the flamed maple top on it. However, the stock pickups on these guitars are absolutely awful. I recommend replacing them right away. The ones that seem to work best for my playing style are the Air Norton, True Velvet and Evo 2. They seem to really accentuate the natural properties of the S series.

OVERALL OPINION

To be honest, this model is exactly the same as the S-1670FM. I was able to play it as a fluke when I was over in Japan, and compared to the S-1670FM I used, it was nearly the same. I think the only difference was that this one had a different color. All the other details are the same, though.

22 frets.
Floyd, RZ tremolo, D tuner upgrade.
Two humbuckers, one single coil pickup.

UTILIZATION

It is a very easy guitar to play. Notes s'enchainenent by themselves with incredible speed.
Ideal for playing satriani.

SOUNDS

I play with a marshall amp and pedals DIGITECH Multi effect. Frankly your exact is really not bad.
One or two additional effects pedals and your exact impec will .....

OVERALL OPINION

Although I have not long since I find this absolutely amazing guitar.

Nanmoins, for those who would intresss in buying this gem, you should know that it is apparently more manufactures. (According to the head of the music store that sold it to me.)

If you branch dpchez you to control the few remaining copies.

Made in Japan.
Channel 22 Frets, Super Wizard Prestige.
Micro QM1 Neck, Single coils (middle), QM2 Bridge.
Easel-like Floyd, the system drop the low E string, and fixed on an axis.
Volume, Selector, Tone.
Jack The output format is ready for connection STREO has active pickups.

Plus a small pack:
Book with a set of cl rglages, grip well hold for Prestige and signature on it. Ca saw yours under control. A cot normal (right) and the other shaped ball to screw in a corner.
Cord Jack / Jack and Ibanez strap.
A very complete manual adjustable.

UTILIZATION

The handle is most excellent, as so often in Ibanez. Matter of taste me my hand, I worship.
It runs well on the handle is smooth and consistent in headstock all goes well.

The body is ultrathin, and everything is very slight a real treat, it's a pen.

The Floyd with a system that allows decendre drop the E string of a serious tone, and a system of "against" spring + dial.
Never have to set foot in a skyscraper adjust the springs when changing type of tuning. I change often agree, I grant in E standard, Si, The Drop, and now C #. It's easy !!!!!!!! Ended the galleys had set foot in the spring, change to a more flexible / hard, add / remove etc ... the worst blow of a wheel spin and hop on a floyd goes horizontal.
In addition, the floyd is fixed on one axis and not on Butes. It is very very flexible, it changes the Floyds, a little time to adapt and roll ca.
That happiness.

Pickups replaced with EMG, the place for the battery in the electronics is really milimettre but c is normal given the thickness of the body of the guitar. Working properly (or directly to the store) all returns.
Small note, the original Jack is already stereo, ready to be fitted in assets. Phew it avoids a good shot-making head. (The stereo jack comes with emg are not mountable (too large).)

The adjustment tools are excellent books, the manual is very complete.

SOUNDS

I play on a GX700 in homestudio, repeating what the GX but often drags in a power amplifier transistor on a 4x12 dish Marchall.
The pickups have been replaced by the EMG 81 and it is simply fantastic (for my style).
Evidemetn original mics are not as good as mics SPECIFICATIONS (EMG, Dimarzio, ...) that match your playing style but they are nicely qd same!

Opeth's metal to the (saturated fat, clean sounds), Arch Enemy 'n Co, ca and deposits.
Large palette of tone color as long it fits most other pickups have a color style.

Test in Amplitube and other simulators it fits a lot of style and it's easy to find its own.
The body end is balanced by a choice of wood with a beautiful sustain and well rounded sound is very musical.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had a year now, I find it excellent.

I possd S4xx a series long ago and loved, and a Warlock very well finished but the race had nothing to do: /. I returned to my first love, and am pleased with the Prestige version. I have a 2nd guitar Jackson RR.

Deja jou on ESP, Jackson RR, Fender Start / Tl....chacun its handle me is Ibanez. It's not better / worse is that my hand it feel good

I have no regrets and would do this choice without hesitation ... but it was the catalog in 2004 and replaces t in 2005.

I imagine a guitar made by luthier a "custom" should be a joy but it's the same price range. Given its price and the competition that exists in this range this guitar is really very good.
Excellent price quality ratio.