540S

540S BC (1988) (more images)

For the post-1992 540S, see S540.

The Ibanez 540S is an S series guitar model, originally introduced as the PRO540S as part of the Roadstar Pro series in 1987. It was the first S model to be issued by Ibanez, already having 'classic' S features such as the sleek mahogany body, maple Wizard neck and double locking tremolo.

In 1992, another 540S was introduced, later renamed to S540.

Specifications

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Specifications for 540S (1987: PRO540S)

Model name: 540S (1987: PRO540S) Year(s) offered: 1987-1992 Sold in: Worldwide Made in: Japan Finish(es): AB (Atlantic Blue) / BC (Black Cherry) / BK (Black) / CB (Caribbean Blue) / CR (Cranberry Red) / DY (Desert Sun Yellow) / LB (Lazer Blue) / LR (Lipstick Red) / RR (Ruby Red) / SR (Sunset Red) / WH (White)
Body Body material: Mahogany Neck joint: Bolt-on Bridge: 1987-1990: Edge 1991-1992: Lo Pro Edge Hardware color: 1987: Chrome 1988-1992: Cosmo Black	Neck Neck type: Wizard Neck material: 1-Piece Maple Fingerboard material: Rosewood Fingerboard inlays: Pearl Dots (1990-1992: 'Custom Made' inlay on 21st fret) Frets: 22 / Jumbo	Electronics Pickup configuration: SSH/HSH Bridge pickup: IBZ/USA F2 Middle pickup: IBZ/USA C2 Neck pickup: IBZ/USA C2 / IBZ/USA F2 Controls: 1987-1988: 1 Volume / 1 Tone / 3 on/off switches (see below) 1988-1992: 1 volume / 1 Tone / 5-Way Lever

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Controls

Before it was equiped with the now common 5 Way lever switch, the 540S had three individual on/off switches for each pickup. On the first models, the volume pot was a Push-Pull switch for coil tapping the bridge pickup. On later models the bridge on/off switch was a 3 way switch switch with additional coil tap position (position 1: off; position 2: coil tap; position 3: on)

Images

540S CR