With new developments in instrument technology, the prominence of more technical playing styles, and players' desire for lighter, more portable instruments, today's headless guitars are going much further than past designs. However, even with all these advancements, Ibanez still saw an exciting opportunity in this space. The Q or Quest series is a completely new concept for Ibanez. The “Quest” in this case was not just about adapting an existing instrument to a headless design, but about developing a completely new guitar with innovative elements.
These include custom-designed R1 single-coil and Q58 humbucker pickups, a new Mono-Tune bridge, and a custom, patented string-locking mechanism. The QX sub-series is also equipped with innovative frets angled inward by 8 degrees, uniquely adapting its ergonomics for the benefit of more technical guitarists.

• 3-piece Wizard C roasted maple/bubinga neck
• Ebony fretboard
• Gold Jescar EVO Jumbo frets
• Pale Moon Ebony top / Nyatoh body
• Q58 H-H pickups
• Custom string-locking
• Mono-Tune bridge
• dyna-MIX10 switching system with Alter Switch
• Luminescent side dots
• Gig bag included