---
product_id: 42711685
title: "S521 OFM Ocean Fade Metallic S Standard Electric Guitar"
brand: "ibanez"
price: "R17098"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Ibanez"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/42711685-s521-ofm-ocean-fade-metallic-s-standard-electric-guitar
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Quantum H-H pickups for crisp articulation Lightweight 8 lbs mahogany body Wizard III Maple neck for fast playability S521 OFM Ocean Fade Metallic S Standard Electric Guitar

**Brand:** ibanez
**Price:** R17098
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Own the stage with sleek power and sonic precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** S521 OFM Ocean Fade Metallic S Standard Electric Guitar by ibanez
- **How much does it cost?** R17098 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/42711685-s521-ofm-ocean-fade-metallic-s-standard-electric-guitar)

## Best For

- ibanez enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ibanez brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Wizard III Maple Neck:** Glide through chords and solos effortlessly with a wide, smooth neck designed for speed.
- • **Fixed Hard Tail Bridge:** Maximize sustain and tuning stability—no compromises on tone or reliability.
- • **Quantum Dual Humbucker Pickups:** Unleash crushing midrange and lightning-fast riff tracking with precision clarity.
- • **Sculpted Lightweight Mahogany Body:** Experience rock-ready strength without the bulk—play longer, perform better.
- • **Rosewood Fretboard with Jumbo Frets:** Enhanced finger comfort and effortless bends for expressive playing.

## Overview

The Ibanez S521 OFM Ocean Fade Metallic S Standard Electric Guitar combines a lightweight mahogany body with a fast Wizard III maple neck and rosewood fretboard, delivering exceptional playability and tonal clarity. Equipped with Quantum dual humbucker pickups and a fixed hard tail bridge, it offers powerful midrange, crisp articulation, and reliable sustain—perfect for professionals craving both style and performance.

## Description

The cutting edge of Ibanez design, the S series continues to be a marvel of form and function. Its signature body shape - sculpted, lightweight, and mahogany - is stronger and more musically responsive than guitars weighing twice as much. The S series is still a rock 'n' roll version of a quick, graceful, and potentially lethal weapon. The Quantum pickups provide accelerated bass response for exceptionally fast tracking of high-speed staccato riffing with crushing mid range and precise high-end articulation.

Review: It’s a very nice instrument. - It’s lightweight which I personally love. I hate working with big monstrosities. The neck is wide, easy to strum chords. The sound is great to me and it’s beautiful. Someone indicated this is not a legitimate Ibanez. I can assure you that it is. I bought the warranty and registered my purchase on the Ibanez website using my model and serial number and received a confirmation.
Review: Great right out of the box. - Not a starter guitar. Excellent right out of the box. You will not be disappointed unless you are looking for a floating bridge. I must say it has sustain but although the body is thin, it still has weight. The color is super nice. Best purchase made.

## Features

- Wizard III Maple neck
- Mahogany body
- Rosewood fretboard w/Off-set white dot inlay
- Jumbo frets
- Fixed bridge

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B071HT85NV |
| Back Material | Mahogany Wood |
| Best Sellers Rank | #120,309 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #970 in Solid Body Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Color Name | Ocean Fade Metallic |
| Connector Type | 1/4" (6.35mm) audio jack |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (43) |
| Date First Available | May 15, 2017 |
| Fretboard Material | Rosewood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Hard Tail |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H-H |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8 pounds |
| Item model number | S521OFM |
| Material Type | Mahogany Wood, Meranti Wood |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 41.51 x 17.2 x 3.7 inches |
| Scale Length | 25.5 Inches |
| Size | Large |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material | Meranti Wood |

## Product Details

- **Back Material Type:** Mahogany Wood
- **Body Material:** Mahogany
- **Brand:** Ibanez
- **Color:** Ocean Fade Metallic
- **Fretboard Material Type:** Rosewood
- **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** H-H
- **Hand Orientation:** Right
- **Neck Material Type:** Maple
- **String Material Type:** Alloy Steel
- **Top Material Type:** Meranti Wood

## Images

![S521 OFM Ocean Fade Metallic S Standard Electric Guitar - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qEkQonTXL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how much it weight exactly?**
A: I just got my S521 (blackberry sunburst)  it weighs 5lb 8.5oz with the strings on it.

**Q: Is there left handed version?**
A: i dont know if they have a left handed guitar, i do know you may not get an "S" model, I didnt  and i paid for one! just excuses, be careful.

**Q: Does the 5 way switch allow this to be used as 2 single pickups instead of 2 humbuckers? trying to decide between this and the s561 which has ssh.**
A: Take a look at Ibanez' website, it gives you pickup configurations for each model. But yes, on most Ibanez models with the 5-way switch, there are usually two single coil configurations.

**Q: Does this come with anything other than the guitar? Strap? Case?**
A: Mine came with a toolset and instruction manual

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s a very nice instrument.
*by C***S on October 13, 2021*

It’s lightweight which I personally love. I hate working with big monstrosities. The neck is wide, easy to strum chords. The sound is great to me and it’s beautiful. Someone indicated this is not a legitimate Ibanez. I can assure you that it is. I bought the warranty and registered my purchase on the Ibanez website using my model and serial number and received a confirmation.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great right out of the box.
*by J***N on July 24, 2020*

Not a starter guitar. Excellent right out of the box. You will not be disappointed unless you are looking for a floating bridge. I must say it has sustain but although the body is thin, it still has weight. The color is super nice. Best purchase made.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great guitar to learn on. Could use a thicker neck.
*by B***B on March 17, 2023*

Jamming out

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*