Ibanez
S Series
Electric· Contoured speed
Thin contoured mahogany body makes the S-series one of the lightest electric guitars on the market. Fast-playing metal and progressive rock.
Best strings for Ibanez S Series
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
GHS
Progressives
10–46 · $7.99
Stainless brightness complements the S-series modern metal voicing.
Brightness8
Warmth4
Sustain6
Durability7
Playability6
Value8
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Ernie Ball
Primo Slinky
9.5–44 · $5.49
Primo gauge on S-series splits the 9/10 tension dilemma.
Brightness7
Warmth5
Sustain5
Durability5
Playability9
Value9
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Ernie Ball
Super Slinky
9–42 · $5.49
Thin S-body + light 9-gauge = the lightest shred platform in the Ibanez line.
Brightness8
Warmth4
Sustain4
Durability4
Playability9
Value9
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More strings in this sonic family
Similar character, different brand or gauge
Ernie Ball
Skinny Top Heavy Bottom
10–52 · $6.49
Brightness6
Warmth6
Sustain6
Durability5
Playability7
Value9
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Stringjoy
Signatures Balanced
11–50 · $11.99
Brightness6
Warmth6
Sustain6
Durability6
Playability5
Value5
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Ernie Ball
Not Even Slinky
12–56 · $7.49
Brightness4
Warmth8
Sustain9
Durability8
Playability3
Value8
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Ernie Ball
Mondo Slinky
10.5–52 · $6.49
Brightness6
Warmth6
Sustain6
Durability5
Playability6
Value9
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Ernie Ball
Beefy Slinky
11–54 · $5.99
Brightness5
Warmth7
Sustain7
Durability6
Playability4
Value9
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D'Addario
EXL145 Nickel Wound Heavy
12–54 · $6.99
Brightness5
Warmth7
Sustain8
Durability7
Playability3
Value9
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