Description
The Ibanez TQM2 Tom Quayle Signature electric guitar captures the renowned fusion virtuosos genre-blending artistry in a superbly crafted instrument. Designed in close collaboration with Quayle, this premium Ibanez model combines sophisticated tones and construction with innovative switching for tackling any musical style. Whether youre a jazz purist, a fusion fiddler or an all-around explorer, the TQM2 provides the tools to craft your own voice on the guitar.
Rich, Resonant Tones From Premium Woods
The foundation for the TQM2s versatile voice begins with its expertly chosen tonewood combination. A gorgeous flame maple top graces the alder body, imparting shimmering highs and a strong midrange punch. Alders balanced tone and lively resonance let the maple sing, while maintaining clarity and beefing up the lower mids. Regardless of whether youre coaxing nuanced jazz lines or blazing fluid fusion legato licks in the style of its namesake, this signature Tom Quayle electric delivers a focused, singing quality that cuts through any mix.
Vintage-Inspired Playability for Modern Musicians
From the very first note, the Ibanez TQM2 feels like a physical extension of your musical mind, due in no small part to its exceptionally playable construction. The S-TECH roasted maple neck boasts outstanding stability and moisture resistance, while the oil finish evokes a familiar “played-in” texture. The 22-fret rosewood fingerboard is smooth and even under your fingers, with jumbo stainless-steel frets offering velvety, precise bending. This Ibanez also receives the specialized Prestige fret-edge treatment, ensuring effortless articulation up and down the neck.
Signature Pickups Dial in Tom Quayles Sound
To accurately capture Quayles expressive voice, the TQM2 features a trio of meticulously calibrated Ibanez TQM pickups. Laid out in an HSS configuration, the TQM-S single coils and TQM-H humbucker are engineered to precisely translate every inflection and playing nuance with organic clarity. Ibanezs innovative dyna-MIX9 wiring provides nine distinct pickup combinations at your fingertips. Switch between single-coil and humbucker modes, or blend both for something freshall without losing the authentic sound Quayle demands.
Studio- and Road-Ready Hardware
When youre improvising on the fly, the last thing you need is gear letting you down. Thats why the TQM2 features ultrareliable Gotoh hardware built to withstand the rigors of the road, as well as the idiosyncratic demands of long studio sessions. The T1702B tremolo bridge offers precise, stable tuning, holding up when youre digging in for intense pitch bends or gently riding the bar for wavy vibrato. At the other end of the guitar, Gotohs Magnum Lock tunerswith height-adjustable postscuff your strings in pitch through every bend and trill. From the studio to the stage, this Tom Quayle signature Ibanez has you covered.
With its masterful blend of vintage inspiration and modern versatility, the Ibanez TQM2 Tom Quayle Signature model is the ideal instrument for todays adventurous guitarist. Visit your local Guitar Center to experience this premium workhorse for yourself, and unlock new creative avenues of musical expression.
Body
- Top: Flamed Maple (4 mm)
- Body wood: Alder
Neck
- Type: Oval C S-TECH WOOD Roasted Maple
- Finish: Oil
Fingerboard
- Material: Rosewood
- Frets: Jumbo Stainless Steel with Prestige fret edge treatment
- Radius: Compound (228 mm to 305 mm)
Electronics
- Configuration: HSS
- Pickups: Ibanez TQM-S single coil and TQM-H humbucker
- Switching: dyna-MIX9 with Alter Switch
Hardware
- Bridge: Gotoh T1702B tremolo
- Machine heads: Gotoh Magnum Lock with H.A.P.
- Nut: Oil-impregnated Bone
- Side dots: Luminlay, visible in low light conditions
Other
- Case: Hardshell
- Orientation: Right handed
- Strings: 6
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