Ibanez QX52B-WKQ Q Series Headless Electric Guitar in Weathered Black

The Ibanez QX52B-WK Q Series is a cutting-edge, headless electric guitar built from the ground up for modern, technical players. Ultra-lightweight, perfectly balanced and loaded with Q58 humbuckers and the dyna-MIX10 switching system, it delivers a huge palette of tones in a compact, highly ergonomic package. Whether you are into progressive metal, fusion, djent or experimental soundscapes, this Weathered Black workhorse is designed to keep up with the most demanding techniques and tunings.

At the heart of the QX52B is the Parallel Wizard roasted Maple and Bubinga neck, a super-slim profile that stays a consistent 19 mm thick along its entire length. Combined with the 8 degree inward slanted frets, it encourages a more natural fretting hand position, especially when you play in a higher, classical-style posture. The result is less strain, more accuracy and faster, cleaner execution of complex lines, wide stretches and extended chord voicings.

The lightweight Okoume body and Ebony fretboard give the QX52B a bright, immediate and articulate voice with plenty of punch. Jumbo stainless steel frets offer a slick, glassy feel under the fingers and will stand up to years of heavy bending and touring without wearing out. Luminescent side dots keep you locked in on dark stages, so you can focus on the performance rather than hunting for fret markers.

Tonally, the Q58 humbuckers are voiced specifically for headless instruments, with a tight low end, clear mids and smooth, controlled highs that never get harsh. Paired with the dyna-MIX10 switching system and Alter switch, you get ten distinct sounds, including convincing single coil-style tones from a dual humbucker layout. From pristine cleans and chimey rhythms to saturated leads and percussive, low-tuned riffs, this guitar is ready for both analogue and digital rigs.

The custom string lock and Mono-Tune bridge complete the headless design with simple, robust hardware that is easy to adjust and maintain. The bridge offers a wide intonation range for lower tunings, while the reduced mass of each saddle helps the guitar resonate more freely for a more organic feel and response. If you have been curious about headless guitars but wanted something truly purpose-built rather than a retrofit, the QX52B-WK is a compelling, performance-focused option.

Parallel Wizard Roasted Maple and Bubinga Neck

The Parallel Wizard neck stays a consistent 19 mm thick from nut to heel, giving you an ultra-slim, predictable feel wherever you are on the fretboard. The roasted Maple and Bubinga construction adds strength and stability, helping the neck resist warping over time and providing a fast, smooth platform for technical playing.

8 Degree Inward Slanted Frets

The QX series 8 degree inward slanted frets are designed to match the natural angle of your fingers, particularly when the guitar is held in a higher playing position. This improves ergonomics, reduces wrist twist and makes complex stretches, tapping patterns and wide interval chords feel more comfortable and controlled.

Q58 Humbuckers with dyna-MIX10 Switching

Q58 humbuckers are engineered for clarity and balance across the entire frequency range, with tight lows, articulate mids and smooth highs. Combined with the dyna-MIX10 switching system and Alter switch, you can access ten different pickup combinations, including realistic single coil-style voices, giving you a huge tonal toolkit from a simple two-humbucker layout.

Mono-Tune Bridge and Custom String Lock

The Mono-Tune bridge offers a wide intonation range, making it easy to set up for lower tunings while keeping your action dialled in. Each saddle has reduced mass for a more natural, resonant tone, and the custom one-piece string lock keeps things solid and simple, allowing quick string changes without needing special, proprietary strings.

• Parallel Wizard 3 Piece Roasted Maple and Bubinga Neck - A consistently slim 19 mm profile along the entire neck gives a fast, even feel in every position, while the multi-piece roasted construction enhances stability and durability for intensive technical playing.
• 8 Degree Inward Slanted Jumbo Stainless Steel Frets - Ergonomically angled frets align with your natural hand position, reducing fatigue and improving accuracy, while stainless steel construction offers a smooth feel and long-lasting performance with excellent resistance to wear.
• Q58 Humbuckers with dyna-MIX10 and Alter Switch - Purpose-designed pickups deliver clear, noise-efficient tone that works brilliantly with modern effects, and the dyna-MIX10 system unlocks ten versatile sounds from humbucker power to convincing single coil-style sparkle.
• Mono-Tune Bridge and Custom String Lock System - Individual Mono-Tune saddles provide wide intonation adjustment and easy action tweaks for down-tuned setups, while the simple, robust string lock design streamlines string changes and minimises maintenance.

Body

• Body Wood: Okoume
• Finish: Weathered Black

Neck

• Neck Type: Parallel Wizard
• Neck Construction: 3 Piece Roasted Maple and Bubinga
• Fretboard: Ebony
• Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel
• Fret Layout: 8 Degree Inward Slanted Frets
• Position Markers: Luminescent Side Dots

Hardware

• Bridge: Mono-Tune Bridge
• String Lock: Custom One Piece String Lock

Electronics

• Neck Pickup: Q58 Humbucker
• Bridge Pickup: Q58 Humbucker
• Switching: dyna-MIX10 Switching System with Alter Switch
• Controls: Volume, Tone