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Review of the Ibanez S521-MOL Electric guitar. Where to buy it?

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  • Body: Meranti
  • Neck: Maple “Wizard”
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Frets: 24 Jumbo
  • Fretboard inlays: Offset dot
  • Pickups: 2 Quantum humbuckers
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
  • Bridge: Fixed
  • Hardware: Cosmo black
  • Colour: Mahogany Oil

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This guitar usually has a price around 317.00 €

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Some comments from people who come to the forum about this model:

Comment:

Guitar arrived perfectly packed. The unboxing was with great anticipation! Amazingly lightweight, just 2370 grams! Ok it is neck heavy but not like the EssssGeeeees, you easily play both sitting and standing.
The guitar has a sustained sound played unlugged, you will be surprised to stick your ear to the back and play a barre chord, sustains like a keyboard! So much for the heavy-body-long-sustain myth we ‘buy’ for so long!!! Neck is good, thin, and the frets well taken care of. The pots were stiff, I used some contact spray. Wiring was ok but I did some extra grounding of the 5way switch. The natural color looks elegant and I think nothing beats a natural guitar! The sound of the pups is balanced and ‘correct’ although I would like hotter pickups. The 5way switch gives nice combinations (apart from the classic 3 options, you get neck pup parallel and both pups split). Tuners work correctly. The bridge saddle screws bothered me and I used lower ones from Start set, I think.
Once again Mr Robin Nunn ,head in guitar dept was extremely helpful and pro, I give him a 20 in the scale from 1 to 10 !!!! Same goes to the Greek person in charge of Greek orders, Mr Stamatis Koutouzis! Always helpful and professional!
The guitar is a great choice for all. The big ‘C’ that makes them ( c-o-r… factory) makes good instruments for less money and this is good! Please note I owned USA Gibsons, USA Fender Strat, 2 Mexicans etc., I also made 3 handmade superstrats to a good luthier here in Greece, I also own USA Washburn Les Paul type, among others. I think I have a wide sample and my judgement of this S521 is not so biased, the guitar is really a pleasant surprise!
Totally pleased with this S521 !

Comment:

I bought this guitar approximately 1 year ago, before writing a review I wanted firstly to get know the instrument. So this is what I can say about this S521:

firs of all, the guitar is really light waited, bit neck heavy, but that does not make a big difference to me, haha. the neck is thin which makes it easier to play (in my opinion), in comparison to other guitars I tried before buying this one. The total feel of the guitar in the arms are really pleasant, it is like holding a baby, Haha!
The actual sound of the guitar unplugged is pretty decent, and when plugged even better, then I expected. The tuning holds really well, even in low tuning (I mostly play in D-standard or Drop-C).
The only issues I manage to find are that the backside of the guitar body is quite soft and because of that it received some use marks from clothing and that the neck picks up (or how it is called, the one near the neck) get loose overtime when played and gives buzzing sound, but also it is quite easy to tighten it up so that’s ain’t a problem (i do it even with a pic).

I mainly play heavier music on this instrument, such as Black metal, Metal in general, Stoner rock, etc., and do not have any complaints about usability.

Furthermore, when other guitarists checked this guitar (the ones who play guitars for quite a long time), they were pleasantly surprised, as they expressed themselves. also, some of them hated thin neck or lightweight but is it personal preference.

Overall, this guitar is a real bargain in accordance with the price and quality ratio! Realy good as a first guitar, easy playability out of the box, strived me to learn how to play the guitar quite quickly (at least basics, writing riffs, low-level solos, recording). So, personally, I really recommend to spare some more money and buy this guitar.

And for those still doubting about learning guitar or another instrument: If I did it, You can do it Too!

Ibanez S521-MOL vs Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FNT

The guitar Ibanez S521-MOLis usually 22 € cheaper than Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FNT, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Below have a look to the video of this guitar

Ibanez S521-MOL

Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FNT
  • Body: Meranti
  • Neck: Maple “Wizard”
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Frets: 24 Jumbo
  • Fretboard inlays: Offset dot
  • Pickups: 2 Quantum humbuckers
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
  • Bridge: Fixed
  • Hardware: Cosmo black
  • Colour: Mahogany Oil
  • Ergonomically shaped sapele body
  • Top: “Ultra Flame” flamed maple veneer
  • Matching headstock
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted Canadian maple
  • Fretboard: Roasted maple
  • Neck profile: Modern C
  • Fretboard inlays: Clay dots
  • 24 Medium jumbo stainless steel frets
  • Graptech TUSQ XL nut
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm
  • Binding made of natural wood
  • Pickups: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (bridge) and Roswell HAF-N Alnico-5 (neck) humbuckers and 1 S74-C BK Alnico-5 single coil (middle)
  • Volume and tone controls
  • Pickup Switch: Single coil / Humbucker
  • 5-Way switch
  • Wilkinson 50IIK 2-point tremolo
  • Chrome hardware
  • WSC staggered locking die-cast machine heads
  • Ex-factory stringing: .010 – .046
  • Colour: Gloss Flamed Natural

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FNT

Harley Benton Fusion II HSH - Detailed Review Part 1

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FNT review

Ibanez S521-MOL vs Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FBLB

The guitar Ibanez S521-MOLis usually 22 € cheaper than Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FBLB, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Below have a look to the video of this guitar

Ibanez S521-MOL

Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FBLB
  • Body: Meranti
  • Neck: Maple “Wizard”
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Frets: 24 Jumbo
  • Fretboard inlays: Offset dot
  • Pickups: 2 Quantum humbuckers
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
  • Bridge: Fixed
  • Hardware: Cosmo black
  • Colour: Mahogany Oil
  • Ergonomically shaped body made from sapele
  • Flamed maple top featuring an ‘Ultra Flame’ veneer
  • Bolt-on neck made from roasted Canadian maple
  • Roasted Canadian maple fretboard
  • “Dots” fretboard inlays
  • Modern C neck profile
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12.008″)
  • Scale: 648 mm (25.512″)
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.654″)
  • Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut
  • 24 Medium jumbo stainless steel frets
  • Wooden binding
  • Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (bridge)-, Roswell HAF-N Alnico-5 (neck) humbucker pickups, and 1x S74-C BK Alnico-5 single coil (middle) pickup
  • 5-Way switch
  • Single coil/Humbucker pickup switch
  • 1 Master volume control and 1 master tone control
  • Wilkinson 50IIK 2-point tremolo
  • Chrome hardware
  • WSC staggered locking diecast machine heads
  • Original strings: .010 – .046
  • Colour: Gloss Trans Flamed Blue Burst

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FBLB

Harley Benton Fusion II HSH - Detailed Review Part 1

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FBLB review

Ibanez S521-MOL vs Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FBB

The guitar Ibanez S521-MOLis usually 22 € cheaper than Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FBB, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Below have a look to the video of this guitar

Ibanez S521-MOL

Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FBB
  • Body: Meranti
  • Neck: Maple “Wizard”
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Frets: 24 Jumbo
  • Fretboard inlays: Offset dot
  • Pickups: 2 Quantum humbuckers
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
  • Bridge: Fixed
  • Hardware: Cosmo black
  • Colour: Mahogany Oil
  • Ergonomically shaped sapele body
  • Matching headstock
  • Top: “Ultra Flame” flamed maple veneer
  • Bolt-on neck: Roasted Canadian maple
  • Fretboard: Roasted Canadian maple
  • Fretboard inlays: Dots
  • Neck profile: Modern C
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut
  • 24 Medium jumbo stainless steel frets
  • Binding made of natural wood
  • Pickups: Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 (bridge) and Roswell HAF-N Alnico-5 (neck) humbuckers and 1 S74-C BK Alnico-5 single coil (middle)
  • 5-Way switch
  • Pickup Switch: Single coil / Humbucker
  • 1 Master volume control and 1 master tone control
  • Wilkinson 50IIK 2-Point tremolo
  • Chrome hardware
  • WSC staggered locking die-cast machine heads
  • Ex-factory stringing: .010 – .046
  • Colour: Gloss Trans Flamed Bengal Burst

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FBB

Harley Benton Fusion II HSH Roasted FBB Unboxing and Review

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Harley Benton Fusion-II HSH Roasted FBB review

Ibanez S521-MOL vs Harley Benton HP-42 Signature TT Roasted

The guitar Ibanez S521-MOLis usually 22 € cheaper than Harley Benton HP-42 Signature TT Roasted, but the difference is so small that this can vary..

Below have a look to the video of this guitar

Ibanez S521-MOL

Harley Benton HP-42 Signature TT Roasted
  • Body: Meranti
  • Neck: Maple “Wizard”
  • Fretboard: Jatoba
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Frets: 24 Jumbo
  • Fretboard inlays: Offset dot
  • Pickups: 2 Quantum humbuckers
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
  • Bridge: Fixed
  • Hardware: Cosmo black
  • Colour: Mahogany Oil
  • Henning Pauly EytschPi42 Signature Model
  • Body: Nyatoh
  • Top: AAA Flamed maple
  • Neck: Roasted Canadian maple
  • Neck attachment: Bolt-on
  • Fretboard: Roasted Canadian maple
  • Fretboard inlays: Offset dots
  • Matched headstock
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Fretboard radius: 350 mm
  • Scale: 648 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • Nut: Graph Tech
  • Frets: 22 Medium jumbo stainless steel
  • Pickups: Roswell P90s Alnico-5 single coils (neck) & Roswell HAF-B Alnico-5 humbucker (bridge)
  • 1 Volume control with push/push function for switching between humbucker and single coil
  • 1 Tone control with push/push function for phase reversal
  • 3-Way switch
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Machine heads: Locking
  • Hardtail bridge with string-through-body
  • Strings: .010 – .046
  • Colour: Transparent Turquoise

Below have a look to the video of this guitar Harley Benton HP-42 Signature TT Roasted

NGD: Harley Benton HP-42 Signature TT Roasted Unboxing 😲

If you want to know more about this option, click on the following link to see the Harley Benton HP-42 Signature TT Roasted review

Where to buy the guitar Ibanez S521-MOL

Thomann

  • Free Shipping.
  • Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
  • 100% reliable payment.
  • Leader in trouble-free shipping.
  • Usually Best price.
  • Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.

Amazon

  • Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

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