SA260FM (2002–2011)

For the subsequent model with the same name, see SA260FM.

SA260FM Amber Burst (more images)

The SA260FM is an SA series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez in 2002.

In terms of specifications, the SA260FM has gone through several changes, but consistent features include a flamed maple top, Ibanez pickups with a humbucker in the bridge position and single-coils in the neck and middle positions and a non-locking synchronized tremolo.

Production of the SA260FM began in Korea in 2002. Initial models featured a nato body and a one piece neck, but that was changed starting in 2004 to a mahogany body and a three piece neck. After 2005, production moved to Indonesia. Again, several changes were made to the SA260FM, including a new tremolo and a new set of pickups with the True Duo Bucker which is noiseless in both humbucking and single-coil modes. In 2009 two new finishes were introduced: Blackberry Sunburst and Transparent Emerald Burst.

The SA260FML is a left handed version. Other similar models are the SA220FM which has a pair of humbucker pickups, the SA260QM with a quilted maple top and the SAS36FM with a set-in neck.

Specifications[]

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Specifications for SA260FM (2002–2011)

Model name: SA260FM (2002–2011)

Year(s) offered: 2002–2011

Sold in: Worldwide

Made in: Korea (2002–2005)/ Indonesia (2006–2007)/ China (2008–2011)

Finish(es): Amber Burst (AMB) 2006–2011 / Bright Blue (BBL) 2005 / Blackberry Sunburst (BBS) 2009–2011 / Charcoal Brown Burst (CNB) 2007 / Gold Amber (GA) 2002–2005 / Transparent Emerald Burst (TEB) 2009 / Transparent Gray (TG) 2005 / Transparent Gray Burst (TGB) 2007 / Transparent Lavender Burst (TLB) 2006–2011 / Transparent Red (TR) 2002–2005

Body

Body type:
Solid body

Body material:
2002–2003: Nato w/ flamed maple top
2004–2011: Mahogany w/ flamed maple top

Neck joint:
Bolt-on

Bridge:
2002–2005: SAT30S tremolo
2006–2007: SAT Pro tremolo
2008–2011: SAT Pro II tremolo

Hardware color:
Satin chrome / chrome

Neck

Neck type:
SA

Neck material:
2002–2003: 1-piece maple
2004–2011: 3-piece maple

Scale length:
648mm/ 25½"

Fingerboard material:
Rosewood

Fingerboard inlays:
Pearl dot

Frets:
2002–2005: 22 / jumbo
2006–2011: 22 / medium

Electronics

Pickup configuration:
HSS

Bridge pickup:
2002–2005: Ibanez Axis Humbucker 4 (H)
2006–2011: Ibanez True Duo Bucker (H)

Middle pickup:
Ibanez Axis Single 2 (S)

Neck pickup:
2002–2005: Ibanez Axis Single 2 (S)
2006–2011: Ibanez Axis Single 1 (S)

Controls:
2002–2005: Master volume / master tone / 5-way lever pickup selector
2006–2011: Master volume (w/ push-pull True Duo switch) / master tone / 5-way lever

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