TQM1Ibanez is pleased to offer a signature model of UK’s preeminent Jazz/Fusion virtuosos, Tom Quayle. The TQM is based on the Ibanez AZ models.Born to family of musicians, it was natural for Tom to pick up a guitar and practice to develop his skill. This environment helped broaden his view in music and guitar playing. While beginning as a jazz player, Tom eventually discovered fusion music, which led to him to incorporate legato and hybrid picking styles into his own trademark playing style. Since then, Tom’s reputation as one of guitar’s most versatile and talented players has become common knowledge in the guitar community.Product Features Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple neckThe S-TECH special roasted treatment increases the wood's stability, durability, water resistance and tolerance of temperature changes. The neck is sealed with an oil finish which helps make it feel similar to a well-played guitar neck. S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple fretboardThe S-TECH special roasted treatment provides a superior attack, a well-balanced tone and a rich sustain. In order to achieve supreme neck grip comfort, the fretboard edge is finished with a smooth curve. Jumbo Stainless Steel frets with Prestige fret edge treatmentStainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes.The Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing. Monkeypod top / Alder bodyThe Monkeypod top provides fast response to the guitar. The Alder body delivers a well-balanced bright tone, enriched resonance and sustain. Seymour Duncan® Hyperion™ S-S-H pickupsSeymour Duncan® Hyperion™ Pickups feature a moderate output through Alnico-5 magnets to keep the clarity of the fundamental tone when using distortion and to deliver a clear pick attack. From treble to bass, the overall tonal balance is evenly adjusted and works well with various effect pedals. Gotoh® Magnum Lock w/H.A.P. machine headsGOTOH® MAGNUM LOCK® machine heads have an established reputation for tuning stability. Its H. A. P® (Height Adjustable Post). system allows for the adjustment of string posts for the appropriate tension of each string. Gotoh® T1802 tremoloThe T1802 tremolo bridge features machined titanium saddles and a machined steel tremolo block for a quick response, thick lows and rich highs. The 10.5mm string spacing allows for easy picking across strings and its snap-in construction makes it easy to load a tremolo arm. dyna-MIX9 switching system with Alter SwitchThe dyna-MIX 9 offers nine sound variations and can switch between humbucker and single coil modes with just a flick of the mini switch. One mode even simulates a humbucking sound from the combination of two single coil pickups. Hardshell case includedIbanez Hardshell case gives you extreme protects for your be-loved instrument.Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVdRHh-A9hQ&list=PL-7gERT47GRfb1HWhMdiHflTuWA0PFV1f&index=29
