Ibanez ICHI10-VWM (Vintage White Matte) [Ichika Model]

The Q (QUEST) series features Ichika's first signature model by a Japanese artist!

Entirely New Headless Experience - Q (QUEST) Series

The establishment of technically-driven playing styles, advancements in instrument-making technology, and the ever-growing demand for lightweight, portable guitars have all contributed to the creation of numerous headless guitars, some of which far surpass classical guitar designs.

However, even amidst these advancements, Ibanez believed there was still more potential in this field. And the Q (Quest) series is Ibanez's new headless guitar option. This was not about converting existing models to headless or assembling them with headless parts, but rather a new quest to develop an entirely new guitar from scratch.

We study the playing styles of various players and pursue uniqueness and originality in every aspect, from parts such as pickups, bridges, and string locks to the body design. The result is the Q, a headless guitar that satisfies the insatiable curiosity of guitarists who continue to explore their own possibilities regardless of genre.


◆Wizard C 3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
The neck has a standard shape that is neither too thick nor too thin, making it suitable for a variety of playing styles.
The three-piece construction of roasted maple and bubinga wood provides excellent stability and durability.

◆Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboard
The fretboard is made of roasted birdseye maple, which is birdseye maple with a unique pattern resembling a bird's eye, that has been heat-treated. The heat treatment process removes excess moisture and oil from the wood, increasing its strength.

◆Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
It features jumbo-sized stainless steel frets. These frets offer excellent maintainability, a quick attack, clear note separation in chord playing, and a clear sound in single note playing.

◆Ergonomic body design
It features contouring and cuts throughout to accommodate various playing styles.
The complex yet refined design promises the best possible playability.

◆Compact and light-weight, yet resonant body
Despite having a solid body, it's surprisingly lightweight and compact.
However, it doesn't lose its rich, warm, woody tone.

◆Okoume body
It uses okoume wood, which is characterized by warm mid-to-low frequency components similar to mahogany.

◆R1 SSS pickups
The R1 single-coil pickup, developed specifically for the Q series, features an SSS (Supersonic) configuration. Designed to provide a well-balanced sound across all frequencies, it's easy to shape your sound with effects pedals. The low frequencies are tight and free of muddiness, while the high frequencies are bright and clear, without being harsh. It also has low noise, making it perfectly compatible with both digital and analog effects pedals.

◆Custom string lock
Ibanez's newly developed Custom String Lock features a simple, integrated design.
It offers excellent durability, and string replacement is easy. Furthermore, it doesn't require special strings; you can use your favorite gauge and brand of strings.

◆Mono-Tune bridges
The wide range of intonation adjustments makes it easy to set down tunings of one whole tone or even further. String height adjustment is also simple. By minimizing the number of parts that make up the saddle, a natural sound that allows the guitar's body to resonate to its fullest potential is achieved.

◆dyna-MIX8 switching system with Alter Switch
With a single flick of a mini-switch, you can easily switch between humbucker and single-coil modes, offering eight different sound variations.
The humbucker mode simulates the sound of a humbucker pickup by connecting two single-coil pickups in series. This switching system is ideal for modern guitar players who need to perform multiple roles with limited equipment.


*The image is a sample. Due to the nature of the product, the wood grain and color will vary from one item to another.

Different
neck type Wizard C3pc Roasted Maple/Bubinga neck
top/back/body Okoume body
fretboard Roasted Birdseye Maple fretboardMother of Pearl Step off-set dot inlay
fret Jumbo Stainless Steel frets
Number of frets: 24
bridge Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge
String spacing 10.8mm
neck pickup R1 (S) neck pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
middle pickup R1 (S) middle pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
bridge pickup R1 (S) bridge pickup (Passive/Ceramic)
factory tuning 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E
D'Addario EXL110 strings
string gauge .010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046
Hardware color: Satin Chrome

Neck Dimensions
Scale 648mm/25.5
Width 42mm at NUT
Width 57mm at 24F
Thickness 21mm at 1F
Thickness 22mm at 12F
Radius 305mmR

Gig bag included