Ibanez QX527B-WKQ Q Series 7-String Headless Electric Guitar in Weathered Black

The Ibanez QX527B-WK Q Series is a cutting-edge 7-string headless electric guitar designed from the ground up for modern, technical players. Ultra-lightweight, perfectly balanced and packed with forward-thinking hardware and electronics, it delivers exceptional comfort, clarity and control in any high-gain or progressive context, all wrapped up in a sleek Weathered Black finish.

Built around Ibanez’s Parallel Wizard roasted Maple and Bubinga neck with an Ebony fretboard and stainless steel frets, the QX527B feels fast, rigid and incredibly precise under the fingers. The unique 8-degree inward slanted fret layout has been engineered to match natural hand angles, reducing strain during complex stretches, wide interval riffs and extended chord voicings. Combined with the compact, headless body and Mono-Tune bridge system, this is a 7-string that stays comfortable through the longest rehearsals and sessions.

Tonally, the Q58 humbuckers have been purpose-designed for headless instruments, delivering a tight, noise-free response with powerful but controlled low end and articulate highs. Paired with the dyna-MIX10 switching system and Alter switch, the QX527B offers a huge palette of humbucker and single-coil style voices, making it equally at home handling djent-style rhythms, fusion leads or glassy cleans. The custom string lock and Mono-Tune bridge make set-up and string changes straightforward, while ensuring rock-solid tuning stability for aggressive techniques and low tunings.

If you are looking for a highly evolved 7-string that keeps up with demanding modern techniques, travels easily and opens up new creative options, the Ibanez QX527B-WK Q Series is a serious contender. Every detail has been optimised to help you play cleaner, faster and more comfortably, so you can focus entirely on your performance.

Parallel Wizard Neck for Technical Precision

The Parallel Wizard 5-piece roasted Maple and Bubinga neck maintains a consistent 19 mm thickness along its entire length, giving a uniform feel wherever you play. This profile is ideal for players who hold the guitar in a higher position, supporting fast position shifts, complex chord shapes and extended-range techniques with minimal effort. The roasted construction also enhances stability and long-term durability, reducing the impact of temperature and humidity changes.

Optimised Fretboard and Stainless Steel Frets

The Ebony fretboard offers tight lows, focused mids and a crisp, attacking high end, helping every note cut through dense mixes. Jumbo stainless steel frets provide a smooth, fast surface with excellent corrosion resistance, so bends and vibrato feel effortless and consistent over time. The 8-degree inward slanted frets are specifically designed to follow the natural angle of the fretting hand, improving ergonomics for intricate riffing and extended chord work.

Q58 Pickups and dyna-MIX10 Versatility

Q58 humbuckers are voiced specifically for headless guitars, delivering a clear, balanced sound across all seven strings. The lows stay tight and defined, while the highs remain bright without becoming harsh, ensuring every note in complex chords remains audible. With the dyna-MIX10 switching system and Alter switch, you can access ten distinct tonal options, from full, powerful humbucker tones to convincing single-coil style sounds, making the QX527B adaptable to a wide range of genres and playing situations.

Headless Hardware for Stability and Comfort

The custom string lock uses a simple, one-piece design that is durable and easy to maintain, while allowing quick string changes without special or proprietary strings. Mono-Tune bridges provide a wide intonation range, making it straightforward to set up for lower tunings, and allow precise string height adjustment for a tailored action. With less material in each saddle, the bridge promotes a more natural, organic resonance, complementing the bright, solid response of the Okoume body.

• Parallel Wizard 5-Piece Roasted Maple/Bubinga Neck - A slim, consistent 19 mm profile from nut to heel gives a familiar feel in every position, ideal for technical players who move rapidly across the neck. The roasted Maple and Bubinga construction enhances stability and durability, helping the guitar stay reliable through heavy use.
• Ebony Fretboard with Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets - Ebony delivers a fast, responsive playing surface with tight low end and a punchy top, while jumbo stainless steel frets provide smooth bending and long-lasting precision. Together they offer a crisp, articulate feel that rewards detailed playing and complex phrasing.
• Q58 Humbuckers with dyna-MIX10 Switching - Purpose-built Q58 pickups offer powerful yet controlled lows, clear mids and refined highs, working equally well with digital and analogue rigs. The dyna-MIX10 system and Alter switch unlock ten distinct sounds, giving you everything from thick, modern high-gain to bright, single-coil style tones at the flick of a switch.
• Headless Design with Custom String Lock and Mono-Tune Bridges - The compact headless layout improves balance and reduces weight, making long sets more comfortable. The custom string lock and Mono-Tune bridges simplify string changes and set-up, while providing wide intonation adjustment and stable tuning for down-tuned or extended-range playing.

Body

• Body Wood: Okoume
• Body Finish: Weathered Black

Neck

• Neck Type: Parallel Wizard
• Neck Construction: 5-Piece Roasted Maple/Bubinga
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Fret Layout: 8-Degree Inward Slanted Frets

Hardware

• Bridge: Mono-Tune Bridges
• String Lock: Custom One-Piece String Lock
• Position Markers: Luminescent Side Dots

Electronics

• Pickups: Q58 Humbuckers
• Switching: dyna-MIX10 Switching System with Alter Switch