"SA" meaning Strat Assassin???

nuno · #1 07-23-2009, 11:13 AM

i was roaming at Wikipedia and stumbled upon the S-series page. they say that "SA" means Strat Assassin... WTH!?! is that true?

Threex4 · #2 07-23-2009, 11:59 AM

I was fairly sure it just meant sabre, could be wrong though.

nuno · #3 07-23-2009, 12:59 PM

Saber was the first name of what became the S-series (S is for Saber). SA is a derivative of the S-series. i thought it was S Artist or something like that.

Jack Secret · #4 07-23-2009, 03:22 PM

It was Saber. Ibanez had to change cause Ernie Ball complained it was too similar to their Sabre bass.

**jono** · #5 07-23-2009, 03:25 PM

Guys...

Read the posts, please!!!

nuno's asking about the SA series NOT the S series. Unfortunately I can't help with the SA question either though

screamndemon69 · #6 07-23-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jono

Guys...

Read the posts, please!!!

nuno's asking about the SA series NOT the S series. Unfortunately I can't help with the SA question either though

I think they were just answering with as much info as they know, which is pertinent to the OP's question IMHO (historically speaking)

. The SA comes from the S series but not sure exactly what the "A" means. I'll check my Ibanez book when I get a chance and see if that says anything.

~Bones

Myst and rain · #7 07-23-2009, 04:22 PM

I thought it was "Saber Arched". Because of the arched top? Just like RGA being RG Arched, as far as I know. I came across this on the site of a Dutch guitar store:

"The SA was originally designed for guitarists who were looking for a combination of the comfort and minimum weight of the S series with heavy mahogany tones but with a flat back"

kigorri · #8 07-23-2009, 11:26 PM

Sounds right, just like RG stands for 'Real Guitar' Right guys? Right?

But seriously it sounds strange that they would name it like that.

The sabre & arched suggestion sounds logical. Maybe Sabre arched?

DavyH · #9 07-24-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by nuno

they say that "SA" means Strat Assassin... WTH!?! is that true?

Unlikely I'm sure. I can't see any guitar manufacturer that obviously idolises the Strat taking a cheap shot like that.

nuno · #10 07-24-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Myst and rain

I thought it was "Saber Arched". Because of the arched top?

the S is already an arched top. the SA is just a flat-back S-series. well, i don't know but i'm pretty sure that SA isn't for Strat Assassin, it's just silly.