Ibanez TQM1 NT
Tom Quayle's fluid hybrid-picking legato technique and classic-flavored tone are the stuff of legends. And the jazz fusion virtuoso's signature Ibanez TQM1 makes it look easy. Its balanced-sounding alder body is capped with a handsome monkeypod top. Its Seymour Duncan Hyperion humbuckers maintain your clarity when you crank up the overdrive, while its dyna-MIX 9 switching system supplies nine versatile pickup combinations. You'll revel in the unrivaled comfort and stability of the TQM1's S-TECH WOOD roasted maple neck and fingerboard. And you won't have to sacrifice intonation while bending, twisting, and dive-bombing, thanks to the TQM1's Gotoh T1802 tremolo. Part of Ibanez's upscale Signature line, the TQM1 is top-shelf all the way.
S-TECH WOOD roasted maple neck offers stability and durability
The TQM1's roasted maple neck was subjected to Ibanez's S-TECH WOOD nitrogen-heating treatment, which increases its stability, durability, water resistance, and tolerance to temperature changes. The neck is then sealed with oil, resulting in a well-played feel. And it's supremely comfortable — its fingerboard edge was finished with a smooth curve that extends through the border between the fingerboard and the neck to the fingerboard itself. Beyond that, this guitar's AZ Oval C-shaped neck fills your hand nicely at the lower frets, while providing a more modern feel when playing up high.
Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups yield an endless array of tones
The Ibanez TQM1's Seymour Duncan Hyperion pickups are amongst the most balanced-sounding we've heard here at Sweetwater. Laid out in an HSS configuration, these pickups yield a moderate output and sport Alnico V magnets, which preserve the clarity of your fundamental tone in high-gain situations. You'll also benefit from a dynamic and clear pick attack. Beyond that, Ibanez's dyna-MIX 9 switching system provides 9 different pickup combinations via a mini toggle and 5-way blade switch. Whatever tone you're hearing in your head, the TQM1 can achieve it.