Ibanez S Series — Japan (stated 1993), S540 body listed

An Ibanez S Series item listed with a Japan origin and a stated year of 1993. S Series instruments pair very thin sculpted bodies with fast necks and modern hardware.

Why we selected it today

This listing is interesting because the S Series’ thin, sculpted body and modern hardware appeal to players who want a fast neck and contemporary setup. AG’s comparison labels this a Fair Price: using a historical like‑for‑like asking‑price benchmark of $889.09, the listing’s asking price of $912.99 sits about 2.7% above that figure. The current live like‑for‑like pool is below the normal four‑listing threshold, so the benchmark here is drawn from historical like‑for‑like days. The pricing evidence helped too: AG currently rates the asking price as Fair Price against its like-for-like comparison set.

The model’s pedigree

Model family: Ibanez S Series. S Series guitars typically feature very thin sculpted bodies paired with fast necks; Japanese Prestige, Premium and standard production models have distinct values.

How we matched this guitar

Detected identity: Ibanez S Series · Japan (confidence: high). The listing states the year as 1993 and Japan as the origin; those stated details are reported here as given in the listing.

Key features

Instrument type: Electric. S Series traits: thin sculpted body, modern pickup or tremolo systems. The listing references a Japan origin and 1993 as stated in the listing.

How the asking price compares

At $912.99, this sits against a current median asking price of $0 across 2 other closely matched listings. For now, the current market median remains the main AG benchmark at $889.09. The featured guitar is about 2.7% above that level. That is why AG calls it Fair Price: it sits in sensible market territory rather than looking either obviously cheap or obviously expensive. These are observed eBay asking prices, not confirmed sold prices.

What a buyer should check

Identify the exact model code and factory, then check tremolo knife edges, locking hardware, neck condition, frets and any pickup changes.