The Vintage 540S-LPF extrem Light modern Strat by Ibanez

The Ibanez 540S-LPF is a rare late-’80s variant of the original S-series (Saber) guitars, known for its extremely thin, lightweight body and high-performance design. Built in Japan between 1989 and 1990, it features a sculpted mahogany body and a fast-playing Wizard maple neck, making it ideal for technical and shred-style playing. What sets the LPF apart is its “Low Profile” pickup mounting, where the pickups sit flush with the body, allowing for an ultra-low action setup. It uses high-quality IBZ/USA pickups (made by DiMarzio), delivering a versatile tonal range suitable for both clean and high-gain sounds. The guitar also includes a double-locking Edge tremolo system for stable tuning during aggressive playing. Closely associated with guitarist Frank Gambale, it later inspired his signature model.

Specs:

• Model: Ibanez 540S-LPF (S-series / Roadstar Pro)
• Production: 1989–1990 (Japan, FujiGen)
• Body: Mahogany, ultra-thin “S” shape
• Neck: 1-piece maple Wizard neck, bolt-on
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with binding & sharktooth inlays
• Scale length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Frets: 22 jumbo frets
• Pickups: HSH – IBZ/USA F1 (neck), C2 (middle), F2 (bridge)
• Controls: 1× Volume, 1× Tone, 5-way selector
• Bridge: Edge double-locking tremolo
• Nut: Top-Lok III locking nut
• Tuners: Gotoh SG38
• Hardware: Cosmo Black
• Unique feature: Flush-mounted “Low Profile” pickups for ultra-low action
• Finish options: Includes Desert Sun Yellow, Lipstick Red, Purple Neon, more