Ibanez 540PIII Power Series Limited Edition Black 

DESCRIPTION

The limited-edition Ibanez 540PIII revives the spirit of the late-’80s Power series with a modern twist. Drawing from the second-generation model famously played by Alex Skolnick during his Testament days, this guitar blends vintage attitude with contemporary craftsmanship.

Its solid mahogany body features a striking reverse RG shape with an extended lower horn, while the 5-piece Super Wizard neck delivers exceptional stability and effortless speed. A 24-fret rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth, fast-playing surface that’s built for precision and expression.

Tonally, the 540PIII is all about clarity and punch. The IBZ V8 bridge humbucker serves up thick, articulate leads full of harmonic richness, complemented by an Infinity R rail-style humbucker in the neck for balanced, dynamic tones. Add in an Edge double-locking tremolo and Gotoh tuners, and you’ve got a setup that’s ready for serious performance.

Classic Ibanez details - shark tooth inlays, a glossy finish, and a reverse headstock -complete the look. Longtime Ibanez fans have been asking for the Power series to return, and the 540PIII delivers in every way: bold, fast, and unmistakably Ibanez.

Weight: 7.5lbs

Case: No case or gig bag included

Year: 2025

Neck Type: Super Wizard 5pc Maple/Walnut Neck

Body: Basswood

Fretboard: Bound Rosewood with White Sharktooth Inlays

Frets: 24 Jumbo Frets

Bridge: Edge Tremolo Bridge

String Spacing: 10.8mm

Neck Pickup: Infinity R (H) – Passive/Ceramic

Bridge Pickup: V8 (H) – Passive/Alnico

Factory Tuning: 1E, 2B, 3G, 4D, 5A, 6E

Strings: D’Addario® EXL120 (.009 / .011 / .016 / .024 / .032 / .042)

Nut: Locking Nut

Hardware Color: Black

Scale: 648mm / 25.5"

Width at Nut: 43mm

Width at 24th Fret: 58mm

Thickness at 1st Fret: 17mm

Thickness at 12th Fret: 19mm

Fingerboard Radius: 430mmR

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