Description
The 540PIII marks a bold revival in the Genesis / Power lineage, blending vintage DNA with modern performance. Its reversed, offset double-cut body silhouette evokes the original 540P/540PII era, while the gloss black finish lends a timeless edge that suits both stage and studio.
Under the hood, the guitar sports a Super Wizard 5-piece maple/walnut neck for stability and smooth playability, paired with a bound rosewood fretboard and jumbo frets to support fast runs and expressive bends. The scale is 25.5″ (648 mm), keeping string tension familiar to modern players.
Electronics-wise, the 540PIII features a powerful V8 humbucker in the bridge and an Infinity R rail-style humbucker in the neck position. The switching system is more nuanced than a standard toggle: it gives you various combinations of the dual coils to dial from thick lead tones to expressive cleans. A single volume knob and a 5-way selector keep wiring simple and intuitive.
Hardware is top-tier: a double-locking Edge tremolo (Ibanez’s modern iteration of the classic) and locking nut provide serious tuning stability through dives and swoops. Gotoh tuners round it out with precision. This is a high-end, boutique-level instrument tailored for shredders, progressive players, and diehard Ibanez fans looking for a modern take on a classic design.
