Ibanez S5470 Prestige Electric Guitar | 2008 Transparent Red Made in Japan
Ibanez S5470 Prestige Electric Guitar | 2008 Transparent Red Made in Japan
Made in Nagano, Japan. Mahogany body. Maple/Walnut neck. Hot Grinder pickups. 16.9" radius. Includes molded foam hard case. 3.3kg.
A striking 2008 Ibanez S5470 Prestige in vibrant Transparent Red finish. Crafted by the elite Team J. Craft at the world-renowned FujiGen factory, this guitar represents a landmark in Ibanez history. As one of the first S-series models to feature a 24-fret neck, it perfectly blends legendary "Saber" thin-body ergonomics with high-performance Japanese engineering.
This high-performance guitar is equipped with factory-voiced Hot Grinder humbuckers and a Short Tracer single-coil (HSH). These pickups are engineered to deliver sustain and punchy mids while maintaining high-end clarity even under heavy saturation. The HSH configuration offers five distinct, powerful positions, making it a versatile tool for everything from searing leads to glassy cleans.
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In stock at Guitar Garage Sydney.
Key Features
Year: 2008
Made in: Japan (FujiGen Gakki, Team J. Craft)
Model: Ibanez S5470 Prestige
Finish: Transparent Red (TR), gloss mahogany
Body Wood: Carved solid mahogany
Neck: 5-piece maple/walnut, Super Wizard HP profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Radius: 430 mm / 1.68
Frets: 24 jumbo with Prestige edge treatment
Pickups: Hot Grinder (HGD1/HGD2) and Short Tracer (ST1) – HSH configuration
Controls: Master volume, master tone, 5-way switch
Bridge: ZR-2 Tremolo with ZPS3 spring system
Nut: Barless Top-Lok
Tuners: Gotoh precision cast/sealed
Weight: 3.3 kg
Case: Molded foam hard shell case included
Sound and Tone
The Hot Grinder pickups are specifically designed to complement the mahogany body, delivering a thick, harmonically rich tone. The 2 and 4 positions provide classic "quack" and chime, while the bridge humbucker offers aggressive output for rock and metal without losing note definition.
Feel and Playability
The Super Wizard HP neck is built for speed, with a lightning-fast feel. The 430mm radius is significantly flatter than traditional guitars. The ZR-2 ball-bearing tremolo is smooth and frictionless action that returns to pitch perfectly every time.
Condition
Great condition. A few minor surface marks and scratches in some spots on the body consistent with careful use, but overall very well maintained. All original hardware and electronics.
Background
The S5470 Prestige represents the pinnacle of Ibanez's S-series line. Built in Nagano, Japan, these instruments were the first to bring 24 frets to the ultra-thin S body shape, effectively merging the speed of the RG series with the comfort of the Saber. Designed as professional-grade workhorses, they remain some of the most sought-after models in the Prestige lineup.