[JasonT]

Anyone own one of these or have played one and can comment? I'm most interested in people's views on tone, quality and durability. Also, thoughts on the tremolo? Thanks.

 

[JasonT]

I played an SA160 on Saturday. I really enjoyed the unfinished maple neck. I also liked that it was a thicker neck. If I never have to deal with a locking nut again, I'll be ok. I've gotten spoiled by PRS, but I've been looking to get back into another Ibanez. I like the body shape of the SA. The 160 has the mahog body, maple neck and rosewood board. I would really prefer two humbuckers, but it seems to get that, you have to get a flame/quilt maple top, which I don't want. Thinking about picking one up with the understanding that I may have to change out some parts, but I wanted people's experiences with the quality to know if it is so questionable that it's just not worth it.

Stratoskier - I haven't seen the 420 or 1260. Do you have pics you can post?

Thanks for the comments so far. More?

 

[JasonT]

for a rounder/ thicker neck, check out Andy Timmons signature series which were based on the SA models.

Good to know that the AT sports a thicker neck. Thanks.

Stratoskier or anyone else with an SA 1260:

Is there a finish on the maple neck, or is it unfinished? One of the things I liked about the SA160 was the unfinished maple neck. The 1260 looks like a nice axe.

 

[JasonT]

Hi Jason,
Yes, the SA1260 has an unfinished maple neck. It's the standard SA profile, but since it is a Japanese Prestige neck, the fretwork, inlays, etc are a bit nicer. I don't think you can go wrong with a 1260, especially if you can still pick one up at the ultra-low closeout price of ~$429
Cheers,
Bert

Thanks, Bert. I appreciate the input.

 

[JasonT]

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Nevermind.