The rise of technically driven playing styles, advances in guitar-building technology, and the growing demand for lightweight, portable instruments have all contributed to the emergence of many headless guitars—some even surpassing traditional designs. Yet, Ibanez saw untapped potential in this evolving space. Enter the “Q” (Quest) series: a new line of headless guitars designed entirely from scratch—not by modifying existing models or assembling parts, but by embarking on a true creative quest. After studying a wide range of player styles, Ibanez developed original designs for every component—from pickups and bridges to the string lock and body shape—pursuing uniqueness and innovation at every step. The result is the Q: a headless guitar built to satisfy the endless curiosity of players who explore their musical potential across genres.

Body Material	Pale Moon Ebony (Top), Nyatoh (Body)
Neck Profile	Parallel Wizard-7
Fretboard Material	Ebony
Fretboard Radius	508mmR
Scale Length	25.5" (648mm)
No. of Frets	24 Jumbo JESCAR EVOgold™ frets
Fretboard Inlays	Mother of Pearl Step off-set dot inlay
Pickups	Q58-7 Passive/Ceramic Humbucker (Top), Q58-7 Passive/Ceramic Humbucker (Neck)
Bridge	Ibanez Mono-Tune bridge
Strings	D'Addario® EXL110-7 - .010.010/.013/.017/.026/.036/.046/.059 Gauges
Tuning Machines	Ibanez Custom String Lock
Hardware Finish	Cosmo Black