Members Janx Posted April 27, 2006 Members Share Posted April 27, 2006 A local Music Go Round has 2 Ibanez S540's. I'm definitely thinking of getting an S series, I like the body slim body style. What do y'all think of them. The shop wants $700 for them (and they're both missing the locking nut, kinda odd). They both seem to play alright, one's got a staticy switch. Is $700 too high? What would be a good counter offer? Janx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian May Posted April 28, 2006 Members Share Posted April 28, 2006 I have the S540FM in a green sunburst...i think its called aquamarine lol...anyway its a great guitar and i wont ever part with it...tho my tastes have changed since i got that about 8yrs ago..still lovely guitar and for rock stuff superb - just gone off skinny necks lately.The stock PU's are ok but i changed the buckers for a FRED and a PAF PRO....lol who was my influence?? bet u cant guess!So great guitar tho i did prefer the now defunct Radius series with the same shape(ish) body but not as wafer like at the edges...but they were gone when i got my S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian May Posted April 28, 2006 Members Share Posted April 28, 2006 oops.........and i couldnt stretch quite to a JS1000 and the time...tho they weren't that much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Janx Posted April 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted April 28, 2006 So Brian likes 'em. Anybody else? They had a blue one with stock pups, and black one with modified. Don't recall what they were. I like the S body. Don't know if I should settle on a lesser model, and save some $$$. Given my newbie nature, i don't really need a new guitar, but I would like the slimmer body, compared to my current axes. Janx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeverist Posted April 28, 2006 Members Share Posted April 28, 2006 Brian, how did you like the PAF/Fred in your S? I'm actually considering those for an S prestige that I have to replace the stock QM pickups, which sound a little sterile to me. At any rate, the S540 is a great guitar, but $700 is too much. They regularly go for 4-500 on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Janx Posted April 28, 2006 Author Members Share Posted April 28, 2006 would I be just as happy with a S470 (or whatever 400 level they make now)? I'm not too picky (or experienced, or discerning) at present, though I imagine I could actually develop an ear for good tone. I like mostly metal stuff, my current preference being things I can play with easy power chords because I'm a weenie and things I can pick that are fun but aren't shredfully fast. Janx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sir Don Posted April 28, 2006 Members Share Posted April 28, 2006 I sure like mine, 700 is a bit rich though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members espdna Posted April 28, 2006 Members Share Posted April 28, 2006 I have a s540 for saleif you are interested. It has a little wear on the bridge and a few dings but it plays and sounds great. Below is the pic. $430 shipped with hardshell case. PM me, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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