Hi,
Here are some details on my Ibanez S-440 Japan:
It is manufactured in Japan but I bought it used in the U.S. in 2000.
I've never seen one like that since, even in photo (-> it's mine on the site).
It has 22 frets.
The sound is produced with two humbuckers and a single to center.
The bridge is a floyd rose.

UTILIZATION

The handle is nice for very quick and very fine. Freight rates have softened over time.
Access to acute is seamless.
The ergonomics are excellent because the guitar is very thin and very light.
Easily obtained a good sound and it improves with time.

SOUNDS

It is ideally suited to my style of music rather than blues / rock / metal.
I play a Peavey TNT 112 Combo.
Despite several attempts, I prefer to play without purpose.
The bass is powerful on the humbucker bridge and look good on my amp.
The sound can be powerful or gentle, or crystalline fat as micro settings / tone.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since July 2000.
I especially like the handle. As against it is so thin that I can not use any capo.
I tried other models before but the one I prefer for now.
I do not know its exact price.
If I would do the same choice, in your opinion ... ^ ^
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Antoine