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Yes. Every price on Northgate Music Co. includes UK VAT at 20%, and a full VAT invoice is emailed with your dispatch confirmation. There are no import duties or handling fees on UK orders.

Will it need a set-up when it arrives?

No. Our workshop completes a full set-up before dispatch — truss rod, action, intonation and fresh strings — and includes the measurements in the box. UK humidity changes may call for a small seasonal tweak later on.

What happens if I don't get on with it?

You have 30 days from delivery to return it for a full refund. We email you a free UK return label, and refunds are processed to your original payment method within 5 working days of the item arriving back with us.

What warranty cover is included?

Two years parts and labour against manufacturing defects, on top of your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Consumables such as strings, reeds, heads and batteries are covered for 90 days.

Ibanez Axe Design Lab SML721 Electric Guitar - Rose Gold Chameleon — view 1

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Ibanez

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Electric Guitar

Ibanez

Ibanez Axe Design Lab SML721 Electric Guitar - Rose Gold Chameleon

Name: Ibanez Axe Design Lab SML721 Electric Guitar - Rose Gold Chameleon
Brand: Ibanez
SKU: NGM-4B1AE8F9
Price: 379.19 GBP
Availability: InStock

SKU: NGM-4B1AE8F9Brand: Ibanez

£379.19Inc. VAT

Or around £31.60 a month over 12 months — spread the cost at checkout where eligible.

Unleash Your Potential with the Ibanez Axe Design Lab SML721 Electric Guitar - Rose Gold Chameleon, Available at Irvine Art & Music Discover the Excellence of the Axe Design Lab Experience exceptional tone, unmatched performance, and effortless playability with the Ibanez Axe Design Lab SML721…

In stock — 2 availableDispatched in 1–3 working days

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What we do before it ships

Fretwork inspected for sprout and levelled where needed
Fresh strings fitted and stretched so it holds tune out of the box
Nut slots checked for smooth, rattle-free tuning
Photographed on the bench so you see the exact instrument leaving us
Full workshop set-up: truss rod, action and intonation dialled in before dispatch

Gigging playersHome recordingPractice & lessonsStudio sessions

Free insured UK delivery
30-day free returns
2-year Northgate warranty
Workshop set-up included

Secure encrypted checkout. VAT invoice supplied with every UK order.

01 — Full details

Unleash Your Potential with the Ibanez Axe Design Lab SML721 Electric Guitar - Rose Gold Chameleon, Available at Irvine Art & Music

Discover the Excellence of the Axe Design Lab

Experience exceptional tone, unmatched performance, and effortless playability with the Ibanez Axe Design Lab SML721 Electric Guitar. This compact and lightweight guitar, now in the stunning Rose Gold Chameleon finish, is expertly designed for high-gain applications. Crafted with an ergonomic nyatoh body that resonates with rich low-mid emphasis, the SML721 delivers a natural fit for passionate musicians. Explore its unique multi-scale fanned fret rosewood fingerboard and renowned Wizard neck profile, offering seamless upper-fret riffs and comfortable chord progressions. Equipped with custom Q58 pickups and Ibanez's dyna-MIX10 switching system, this guitar provides unmatched versatility. It features premium hardware including Jescar EVO gold frets, Gotoh locking tuners, and Ibanez's Mono-Rail bridge. Discover the optimized performance of the SML721, exclusively at Irvine Art & Music.

Unparalleled Design and Exceptional Tonewoods The SML721's lightweight and robust nyatoh body offers a perfect balance of strength and resonance. With its modern appeal, this tonewood is known for its rich mid-low emphasis and impressive sustain, ideal for modern shredders. The multi-scale setup of 25.5-inches on the low E string and 25-inches on the high E delivers a smooth and supple feel for effortless riffing and tapping. Enjoy the deep upper cutaway that allows for high-fret expression, while still providing a traditional fret feel below the fifth fret. The 5-piece maple/walnut neck, featuring the renowned Wizard profile, ensures stability, making it suitable for traveling musicians.

Custom Q58 Pickups for Unrivaled Articulation Designed originally for headless guitars, the SML721's custom Q58 humbuckers deliver exceptional articulation and definition. These passive pickups offer a wide tonal range throughout the instrument's entire register, producing muscular lows and mix-piercing highs with clarity and precision. Even in high-gain scenarios, the pickups exhibit minimal self-noise, providing a clean and expressive sound. The dyna-MIX10 switching system, with its Alter Switch and 5-way lever switch, offers ten different pickup combinations, allowing musicians to explore various genres and styles.

High-Performance Hardware for Aggressive Play The SML721 is equipped with cutting-edge, durable hardware. Gotoh locking tuners ensure stable tuning and facilitate quick string changes, while the Ibanez Mono-Rail bridge provides precise intonation control and enhanced string clarity. The fingerboard features Jescar EVO gold frets, renowned for their longevity and effortless note bending.

Experience the Ibanez Axe Design Lab SML721 Electric Guitar Features:

Hybrid multi-scale taper for enhanced upper fretwork in a balanced and tight electric guitar
5-piece maple and walnut neck with the iconic thin, flat, and fast Wizard neck profile
Smooth rosewood fingerboard with 24 fanned frets for optimal playability
Comfortable multi-scale setup: 25.5-inches on the low E string and 25-inches on the high E
Slanted frets for easy tapping, fingerstyle techniques, bass-inspired slapping, and intricate maneuvers

Unlock your musical potential with the Ibanez Axe Design Lab SML721 Electric Guitar, now available at Irvine Art & Music. Shop now and experience unparalleled performance and versatility.

Tech Specs

GENERAL
Number of Strings6
Left-/Right-handedRight-handed
BODY
Body TypeSolidbody
Body ShapeS
Body MaterialNyatoh
Body FinishGloss Polyurethane
ColorRose Gold Chameleon
NECK
Neck Material5-piece Maple/Walnut
Neck ShapeWizard
Neck JointBolt-on
Radius15.75"
Fingerboard MaterialRosewood
Fingerboard InlayOffset White Dots
Number of Frets24, JESCAR EVO Gold
Scale Length25.5"-25"
Nut Width1.692"
Nut MaterialPlastic
HARDWARE
Bridge/TailpieceIbanez Mono rail
TunersGotoh MG-T Locking
ELECTRONICS
Neck PickupIbanez Q58 Humbucker
Bridge PickupIbanez Q58 Humbucker
Controls1 x volume, 1 x tone
Switching1 x Alter switch, 5-way blade pickup switch
MISCELLANEOUS
Strings.010-.046
Case/Gig BagSold Separately
Manufacturer Part Number:SML721RGC

02 — From order to doorstep

Order placed

Confirmation email with your reference lands within a minute.

Workshop check

Bench inspection and set-up, usually the same working day.

Packed & dispatched

Double-boxed and handed to the courier with tracking.

Delivered

Free insured delivery, 1–3 working days across mainland UK.

03 — Buying with confidence

Bought from a UK company

Northgate Music Co. is a UK-registered retailer. Every order is invoiced with VAT and covered by UK consumer law.

30-day returns

Change your mind within 30 days of delivery and we arrange a free return collection, then refund to your original payment method.

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We invite customers to review 14 days after delivery. Ratings appear here once verified purchasers have left them — we never publish placeholder scores.

04 — Questions about this product

Yes — we hold 2 in UK stock. Orders placed before 14:00 on a working day are picked the same day and dispatched with free insured tracked delivery, arriving in 1–3 working days.

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