{"product_id":"ibanez-sas36fm-korean-hss-electric-guitar","title":"Rogue! - Ibanez SAS36FM – Korean-Made Flame Maple HSS Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIbanez SAS36FM Korean-Made HSS Electric Guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Rogue, a Korean-built Ibanez SAS36FM combining the slim, ergonomic feel of Ibanez's S-family designs with a beautifully figured flame-maple top, abalone binding, versatile HSS electronics and fixed bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in a dramatic transparent crimson\/red burst fading into black around the edges, Rogue arrived at The Stray Chord after her previous owner discovered that bass was simply more his thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe required no major cosmetic reconstruction, but an intermittent pickup-selector fault and unfinished fretwork prevented this increasingly uncommon Korean Ibanez from performing at its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing electronics repair, complete fretwork and a professional setup, Rogue was successfully rehomed for \u003cstrong\u003e£335\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Rogue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe discontinued \u003cstrong\u003eIbanez SAS36FM\u003c\/strong\u003e comes from an interesting period of Korean Ibanez production, combining the company's reputation for fast, modern instruments with considerably more decorative appointments than its understated shape initially suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRogue's slim, lightweight body is topped by beautifully figured flame maple beneath a rich transparent burst finish. Shimmering \u003cstrong\u003eabalone body binding\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the outline, catching the light and providing a striking contrast against the darker edge of the burst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the back, the sculpted \u003cstrong\u003eAll Access Neck Joint\u003c\/strong\u003e removes much of the bulk traditionally associated with a bolt-on neck heel, making access to the highest frets considerably more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maple neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard, providing the fast, familiar feel associated with Ibanez's performance-oriented instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHSS electronics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRogue uses an \u003cstrong\u003eHSS pickup configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, combining a bridge humbucker with two single coils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis provides a much broader tonal range than a conventional twin-humbucker layout, moving from bright, articulate clean sounds and blues tones through to the thicker output required for rock and heavier styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortly after arriving at The Stray Chord, Rogue developed an intermittent selector-switch fault that caused the bridge humbucker to lose connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than treating the symptoms, the switch was properly repaired and tested, restoring reliable operation across every pickup position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is exactly what an HSS guitar should be: versatile enough to move between dramatically different sounds without requiring a change of instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRestoration \u0026amp; setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRogue arrived in good overall cosmetic condition, so her rehabilitation focused predominantly on electronics, fretwork and playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring her time at The Stray Chord she received:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete professional setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent pickup-selector fault diagnosed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelector switch properly repaired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge humbucker connection restored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectronics tested across every pickup position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete fret level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets individually recrowned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFret ends carefully dressed and rounded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood fingerboard edges hand-rolled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRosewood conditioned and rehydrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck relief precisely adjusted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed bridge action optimised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull intonation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup operation and balance checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody and hardware thoroughly cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh set of strings fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal electronics and playability inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result was a smooth, fast-playing SAS36FM with reliable electronics and the comfortable, broken-in neck feel that extensive fret finishing can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer TyagGW_tableContainerWithTableOfContents\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth 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configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHSS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody binding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbalone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable repair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup-selector switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRehomed for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e£335\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If we have the original Ibanez catalogue colour code\/name for Rogue, I'd replace this description with the official finish name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRogue's adoption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❤️ REHOMED ❤️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRogue wasn't abused, abandoned or broken beyond recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer previous owner simply discovered that he'd rather play bass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes a Stray really does arrive through no fault of her own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter electronics repair, extensive fretwork and a complete professional setup, Rogue found her next home and is no longer available for adoption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer page remains permanently in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Stray Chord Rehomed Archive\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting her rehabilitation and providing a reference for players researching the discontinued Korean-built Ibanez SAS36FM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRescue • Restore • Rehome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Stray Chord","offers":[{"title":"Default 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