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Key Features
- Super Wizard neck feels lightning fast and smooth for high-speed riffing
- Rosewood fretboard gives a warm tone with punchy mids that cut through
- Edge tremolo keeps tuning rock solid even with wild divebombs
- Infinity R and V8 pickups deliver tight, powerful tones with clarity
Ibanez 540PIII Genesis, Purple Neon Overview
The Ibanez 540PIII Genesis in Purple Neon is a shred-ready machine built for players who crave speed, precision and style. With its radical reverse body design and slim Super Wizard 5-piece maple and walnut neck, this guitar feels effortless under the fingers and begs to be played fast. The bound rosewood fretboard with jumbo frets makes bends and runs smooth, while the sharp sharktooth inlays add that unmistakable Ibanez vibe.
Loaded with Infinity R and V8 humbuckers, the 540PIII packs plenty of punch, clarity and bite for heavy riffs and soaring leads. The Edge tremolo bridge keeps everything locked in tight, even with the most extreme whammy bar action, and Gotoh machine heads ensure rock-solid tuning stability. Finished in a striking Purple Neon gloss, this Genesis reissue captures the spirit of Ibanez’s most iconic era with Japanese craftsmanship at its core.
Product Ref: 349597
Full Description
View Full DescriptionFast, effortless playability
Super Wizard 5-piece maple/walnut bolt-on neck with a slim 17–19 mm profile, bound rosewood fretboard and 24 jumbo frets delivers a slick, low-friction feel for rapid runs, smooth legato and precise articulation. The neck’s satin finish keeps things feeling fast and comfortable, even during long practice sessions or live sets, giving you the freedom to explore the higher registers without effort
Tremolo stability you can trust
Ibanez's legendary Edge double-locking tremolo teams up with Gotoh machine heads for rock-steady tuning, letting you go hard on divebombs and flutters while snapping back to pitch with confidence. This classic Ibanez system is designed for players who demand precision, ensuring stability under the heaviest playing styles, while still delivering smooth feel and fine-tuned intonation
Punchy, clear pickups
Infinity R neck and V8 bridge humbuckers serve tight lows, focused mids and singing highs, with a 5-way lever switch for quick, gig-friendly tone changes. From crunchy rhythm work to searing leads, these pickups respond well to both high-gain distortion and clean amp settings, offering versatility that suits a wide range of styles without losing clarity
Genesis heritage and build quality
Part of the Ibanez Genesis Collection and crafted in Japan, the reverse-body styling and striking Purple Neon colour capture classic vibes with modern precision and premium fit-and-finish. Every detail reflects Ibanez’s original late-80s vision, but with today’s craftsmanship and reliability, making this model both a player’s workhorse and a collector’s piece
Specifications
- Product Name: Ibanez 540PIII Genesis, Purple Neon
- Product Code: 540PIII-PN
Body
- Body material: Basswood
- Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Colour: Purple Neon (DY)
- Series: Genesis Collection
- Construction: Bolt-on
Neck & fretboard
- Neck type: Super Wizard
- Neck construction: 5pc Maple/Walnut
- Neck finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Scale length: 648 mm / 25.5"
- Nut width: 43 mm
- Width at 24th fret: 58 mm
- Thickness at 1st fret: 17 mm
- Thickness at 12th fret: 19 mm
- Fingerboard material: Bound Rosewood
- Fingerboard radius: 430 mm / 16.9"
- Frets: 24 Jumbo
- Inlays: White Sharktooth
Hardware & electronics
- Bridge: Edge Tremolo
- Tuners: Gotoh® machine heads
- Hardware colour: Black
- Neck pickup: Infinity R (Humbucker, passive)
- Bridge pickup: V8 (Humbucker, passive)
- Controls: 1 Volume, 5-way lever switch
- Strings: D’Addario EXL120 (.009–.042)
- Accessories: Tremolo arm, Hex wrench
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