Ibanez SZ

Infobox Guitar model|title=Ibanez SZ series


manufacturer=Ibanez
period= 1987 — 2008
bodytype=Solid
necktype= Set-in
woodbody= Mahogany with Poplar, Maple, or Bubinga top (except for cheaper standard, non-GIO versions)
woodneck=3pc and 5pc Wizard II Maple with Bubinga
woodfingerboard=22 fret Rosewood
bridge= Hardtail or string-thru-body with tune-o-matic
pickups=H-S-H, or H-H IBZ Infinity pickups; Seymour Duncan/IBZ on prestige series; EMG 81/85 on SZ2020EX
colors=

The Ibanez SZ is a modern 6-string electric guitar made by Ibanez, and is an offshoot of the Ibanez S family. Like the S, the SZ features a mahogany body. The SZ has a 25.1" scale. All SZ are hardtail. One of the best known SZ players is former Megadeth guitarist Marty Friedman.

Unlike other guitars in the S, SA, and SV line, SZ have only 3 way switch for its H-H configurations, while each pickup features an indidvidual volume knob. There's also one main tone knob.

As of 2007, Ibanez offers the SZ in 9 various setups:
*SZ4020FM
*SZ4020FM NTF
*SZ2020EX BKF
*SZ320EX BK
*SZ320EX WH
*SZ520FM DAS
*SZ520FM TKS
*SZ320MH DRFand the low end budget model, the GSZ120 CA, aimed at beginner/younger/lower budget guitarists.

The SZ series is phased out in 2008 for its successor, the SZR