Opinions on Ibanez S521?

Grumpyrocker

Given I'm an aching old git whose shoulders rebel against my Les Paul, I've been thinking of buying something much lighter. I didn't want to spend loads of money, just wanted something decent and simple to noodle on and not worry I'm going to feel crippled the next day.

I've had my eye on the Ibanez S521. Any of you folks tried one?

It's a bit of a treck to anywhere from here to try one and as Thomann is £50+ cheaper than anywhere I've seen in the UK I'm about ready to pull the trigger and order one. Any reason why I shouldn't? Any particular issues with the guitar?

Richardj

Pretty hard to go wrong with one.  Not just for the metalz, I found mine could pretty much everything.  Very nice indeed to play.

Grumpyrocker

Thanks Richard.

Nunogilberto

They look nice in the MOL finish. I haven't played one but I have tried an RG421 which apart from a couple of pointier ends, wouldn't be too different I shouldn't think...

Grumpyrocker

Yes the MOL finish looks great. Seems a nice, simple, unfussy guitar. 

I think I shall buy.

cj73

My s470 is pretty much there in terms of rocky LP alike tones at a fraction of the weight.. Never tried the s521 though

Fuzzdog

I'm a big fan of the S series, extremely versatile guitars - only problem I have with them is they are almost too comfy, they just sort of disappear while you're playing them. )

Grumpyrocker

Thanks everyone. I've ordered one. Hopefully I'll be posting a NGD in a few days.