{"product_id":"ibanez-s420-wk-weathered-black-with-bare-knuckle-pickup","title":"Ibanez S420-WK Weathered Black with Bare Knuckle Pickup","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis second hand electric guitar is in very good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"space-y-3 mt-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group\/ai-message-item space-y-3 break-words\" id=\"joSsVm6a6S9j8cCFeHj8X-content-0\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez S420‑WK Weathered Black\u003c\/strong\u003e, already a sleek, ultra‑comfortable S‑Series workhorse, becomes a completely different animal once you drop a \u003cstrong\u003eBare Knuckle Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e in it. The guitar’s natural speed, resonance and ergonomics stay intact, but the voice becomes sharper, richer, and far more authoritative. This mod turns a good mid‑range Ibanez into a genuinely gig‑ready, studio‑credible instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-xl-medium [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5 pb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Build, Feel \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eS420‑WK\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of Ibanez’s most comfortable designs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\" class=\"relative list-outside marker:text-foreground-750 dark:marker:text-foreground-600 flex flex-col ms-4 px-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eUltra‑thin mahogany body that feels almost weightless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eWizard II neck with a fast, modern carve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eWeathered Black finish that looks raw, industrial and stage‑ready\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eZR tremolo system (if yours still has it) offering smooth action and rock‑solid return to pitch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eIt’s a guitar built for long sessions, fast playing, and expressive trem work. The ergonomics are simply better than most guitars in its price bracket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl-medium [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5 pb-1\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eThe stock pickups on the S420‑WK are fine for practice and light gigging, but they lack definition and dynamic range. A \u003cstrong\u003eBare Knuckle \u003c\/strong\u003echanges the entire tonal identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-lg-strong pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmediate Improvements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\" class=\"relative list-outside marker:text-foreground-750 dark:marker:text-foreground-600 flex flex-col ms-4 px-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notes separate cleanly even under high gain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamics:\u003c\/strong\u003e The guitar responds to pick attack like a much more expensive instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow‑End Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e The naturally warm mahogany body becomes tight and punchy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh‑End Detail:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harmonics leap out; leads feel more vocal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix Presence:\u003c\/strong\u003e The guitar sits in a track without needing heavy EQ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-xl-medium [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5 pb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\" class=\"relative list-outside marker:text-foreground-750 dark:marker:text-foreground-600 flex flex-col ms-4 px-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eHugely improved tone and responsiveness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eLightweight, ergonomic S‑Series comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eBKP clarity and punch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eGreat for metal, prog, fusion, modern rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eTrem stability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-xl-medium [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5 pb-1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Guitar Suits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul role=\"list\" class=\"relative list-outside marker:text-foreground-750 dark:marker:text-foreground-600 flex flex-col ms-4 px-1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003ePlayers who want a fast, modern instrument with boutique‑level tone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eMetal\/prog players who rely on clarity under gain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eStudio musicians who need tight rhythm tracking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eGigging players who want comfort and reliability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\" style=\"opacity: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eAnyone who loves the S‑Series feel but wants a more premium voice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-xl-medium [\u0026amp;:not(:first-child)]:pt-3.5 pb-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003eYour \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez S420‑WK with a Bare Knuckle Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e is no longer “just” a mid‑range Ibanez—it’s a lightweight, high‑performance, modern machine with boutique punch. The mod elevates the guitar dramatically, giving it the authority, clarity and dynamic response of instruments far above its original price.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font-ligatures-none whitespace-pre-wrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53883535458647,"sku":"SH S420-WK","price":229.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/1982\/1655\/files\/s420IMG_1960.jpg?v=1782597389","url":"https:\/\/shop.reidys.com\/products\/ibanez-s420-wk-weathered-black-with-bare-knuckle-pickup","provider":"Reidys Home Of Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}