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Infinity pickups are a line of magnetic transducers produced by Ibanez and installed in several Ibanez guitar models. They were designed as a cheaper alternative for the DiMarzio IBZ/USA and are used in lower end models (including the GIO line) which are made outside Japan.

The first Infinity pickups were introduced in 1994. A second generation was rolled out in 2005.

Infinity pickups were discontinued in most (if not all) models in 2015. They were most often replaced by the new Quantum pickups.

Humbucking pickups[]

Infinity 1[]

Infinity 1
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: INF1
Year introduced: 1994
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Neck
Magnet: Ceramic
DC resistance: 8.4 KΩ
Wiring: 4-conductor
Description: Neck humbucker introduced in 1994 to fit in RG400 series models. Usually combined with Infinity 2 in bridge position and Infinity Single 1 in mid.

Versatile and responsive with warm classic tone and added output. Articulate rhythm sound, but retains its clarity and tightness when overdriven.[1]


Infinity 2[]

Infinity 2
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: INF2
Year introduced: 1994
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Bridge
Magnet: Alnico 5
DC resistance: 16.4 KΩ
Wiring: 4-conductor
Description: Bridge humbucker introduced in 1994 to fit in RG400 series models. Usually combined with Infinity 1 in neck position and Infinity Single 1 in mid.

Enhanced midrange output. Alnico 5 magnet for individual string clarity. Excellent dynamics. Tight, driving lead pickup with excellent dynamics.[1]


Infinity 3[]

Infinity 3
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: INF3
Year introduced: 2005
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Neck
Magnet: Ceramic
DC resistance: 11.9 KΩ
Wiring: 4-conductor
Used in: RG350DX, RG370DX, others
Description: Neck humbucker introduced in 2005, replaced the Powersound pickups for the RG3xx and RG1xx models. Usually combined with Infinity 4 in bridge position and Infinity Single 3 in mid. It has a 1-15/16" pole spacing.

Provides the dynamic sound for chording and rhythm.


Infinity 4[]

Infinity 4
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: INF4
Year introduced: 2005
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Bridge
Magnet: Ceramic
DC resistance: 15.6 KΩ
Wiring: 4-conductor
Used in: RG350DX, RG370DX, others
Description: Bridge humbucker introduced in 2005, replaced the Powersound pickups for the RG3xx, RG1xx models. Usually combined with Infinity 3 in neck position and Infinity Single 3 in mid.

Brilliant lead pickup. Warm sounding with good harmonics.


Infinity R[]

Infinity R
Brand: Ibanez
Year introduced: 2014
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Bridge or Neck
Magnet: Ceramic
Wiring: 2-conductor or 4-conductor
Description: Stock pickups on low-end and mid-range guitars introduced around 2014. These passive pickups have ceramic magnets, but Ibanez hasn't published any other detailed specs.


Single coil pickups[]

Infinity Single 1[]

Infinity Single 1
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: INFS1
Year introduced: 1994
Construction: Single coil
Position: middle
Magnet: Alnico 5
DC resistance: 8.15 KΩ
Description: Single coil pickup introduced in 1994 to use as mid pickup with the Infinity 1 and Infinity 2 humbuckers in a HSH pickup configuration. It has a 1-15/16" pole spacing.

Designed to work with humbuckers in the split position.[1]


Infinity Single 2[]

Infinity Single 2
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: INFS2
Construction: Single coil
Position: neck
Magnet: Alnico 5
Used in: RG460VFM
Description: Single coil neck pickup. It has a 1-15/16" pole spacing.


Infinity Single 3[]

Infinity Single 3
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: INFS3
Year introduced: 2005
Construction: Single coil
Position: middle
Magnet: Ceramic flanks
DC resistance: 5.8 KΩ
Used in: RG350DX, RG370DX, others
Description: Single coil pickup introduced in 2005 to use as mid pickup with the Infinity 3 and Infinity 4 humbuckers in a HSH pickup configuration.

Traditional-sounding yet high output. Designed to work with humbuckers in the split position.


Infinity RS[]

Infinity RS
Brand: Ibanez
Year introduced: 2014
Construction: Single coil
Position: Any
Magnet: Ceramic
Description: Stock pickups on low-end and mid-range guitars introduced around 2014. These passive pickups have ceramic magnets, but Ibanez hasn't published any other detailed specs or description.


Sources[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1994 USA catalog, Ibanez, 1994.
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