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IBANEZ GUITARS  

NOS Ibanez:  I have a few of these in stock:

  1. 1997 Ibanez FGM400QM Frank Gambale Signature Model, (front), (back), (headstock), (side), (detail), (case), (edge finish).  Fairly rare model, and the last in the series of Gambale signature models.  The FGM400 was made only in '97-'98 at Japan's in the Fujigen factory, home of Japan's finest electric guitars.  This guitar isn't in museum quality but hasn't seen much actual playing time judging by the near perfect frets.  The bottom edge, primarily on back, had some clear coat chips which Martin lacquered over to prevent any flaking, and there are a few light dings in the top, in the clear coat only (as shown here).   For the player though, this guitar offers and exceptional value in quality, tone, and playability.  Everything about this model is low profile, including low profile Edge tremolo, recessed neck, recessed pickup ring, and low profile S Body.  The S (or Saber) body, goes back to 1987 with the S540, and is the ultimate in comfort and weight.  Although around 1 1/2" thick in the middle, it's contoured to a very thin edge, measuring just 1/2" at the edge of the upper and lower bout, and at the neck joint, which makes for very easy access to the upper register.  Other features include 1-piece maple Wizard neck; mahogany body with a thin quilted maple top, 25.5" scale; upgraded DiMarzio pickup in bridge with an IBZ SB-2 single coil in the middle and neck; 5-way selector switch with master volume and tone controls; Lo Pro Edge tremolo; 22 medium 6230 frets; gold logo, recessed top-mounted output jack; Gotoh tuners; and FGM (Frank Gambale Model) signature inlay at the 12th fret.  The FGM400 was a very expensive guitar back in '97, with a list price of $2399, which includes a $200 upcharge for the "FM" model.  If you're not looking for a pristine example and don't mind some light finish flaws, this guitar is an absolute killer player with very low action, extreme comfort, excellent sustain, and a fat tone that can cover a lot of ground.  It's just a great high-end Ibanez for $999(Tent. Hold - Andrew D AU 1/9).  Includes original Signature model case that's in rough shape - or substitute a new molded hardshell case (pic) for $49.  
  2. 1978 Ibanez Model 2680 Bob Weir, (close-up), (headstock), (back/binding), (gold hardware), (fretboard), (case).   A vintage Artist Autograph Model is always an exciting find for me.  ANY 70's Ibanez gets me jazzed up and to get a nice Bob Weir in this kind of shape really makes my month.  Although not tricked out like the fancier 2681, the basic construction, electronics, and hardware are identical and make it one of the best guitars in Ibanez' line-up.   Features include a killer pair of Super 80 pickups with engraved covers;  Velve-Tune machine heads which have virtually no lash or play and can be adjusted via thumbwheel from easy to firm action; Gibraltar bridge and tailpiece can be locked-down after set-up to hold perfect intonation plus there's in integral sustain block inlaid into the body for increased sustain; Velve-touch frets made of an extra hard allow to ensure long life and ringing tone; Sure-grip knobs have a great feel and are comfortable to the touch.   Other features include all-ash construction with a sculpted edge that's much like a German carve; smooth-contoured "heel-less" set-neck design; multi-ply body binding; sleek Ebony fretboard with abalone dot inlays; bound neck; scroll headstock that's unique to the Weir model and features detented cuts around the edge; gloss black headstock face with pearl inlaid logo; brass plate recessed into neck that's integral to the nut.  This guitar was a cosmetic second, marked by a small "2" on the back of the headstock.  People frequently ask me how this affects the value.  If we're talking vintage guitars or any guitar that's less than dead mint, the answer is zero, I buy and sell them the same as a guitar that doesn't have a small "2".  It's virtually impossible to spot the original cosmetic flaw once a guitar is played for a while and develops its own share of dings and scratches.  This guitar is in beautiful shape for 32 years and, most noteworthy, the gold hardware is well preserved with less discoloration and pitting than I've ever had on a vintage Ibanez.  The neck is perfect; set-up sublime.  Just a total winner in every regard.  I haven't had one of these in around 10 years and I'm happy to offer such a nice example for $1499.  Includes original green-lined, arched-top Tolex case in similarly nice shape. 
  3. 1995 Ibanez RG-470BK, (front), (back), (headstock), (tremolo).  One of the most popular models in the RG line, the 470 had a run from '92 to '04, with the production out of Japan and Korea at various times   This one is one of the Korean models, made by Cort, and features the all-access neck joint, Wizard II neck with jumbo frets, Basswood body, Lo-TRS Trem II tremolo that's recessed for maximum up-pull, 24 frets, black headstock with chrome logo.  Pickups are the original INF1/INFS/INF2, which were stock for the Korean model, with a 5-way that offers a good choice of single coil and humbucker tones.  If you prefer, we can swap the pickups to the USA-designed IBZ V7-S1-V8 pickups for additional cost.  It's in typical used condition with no major flaws but certainly not a museum piece.    This guitar plays good, sounds good, an stays in tune very well.  RG's are some of the most comfortable metal guitars to play and a good value for a solid utility guitar for $229.  
  4. 2006 Ibanez GAX75GP, (front), (back), (headstock), (bridge&downshifter).  Drop-D players?   Finished in Gray Pewter and one of the better budget models on the market.  The GAX75 features the styling of the Artist series body, which allows easy access to the upper frets.  It has the warm tone of an agathis body, outfitted with PSND1 and PSND2 humbuckers, medium frets, GAX neck shape, and maple neck with rosewood fretboard.  One of the coolest things about this guitar is the hardware.  The Short Stop II bridge is a simple wraparound but unlike most of this type which may be compensated or perhaps have the 2/3 strings intonatable, each saddle moves on this one for perfect intonation - plus the "Downshifter" allows you to drop the low string to a "D" at the flick of the finger, much the same as a D-Tuna on a Floyd bridge.  Neck is very comfortable with only a sealer coat, with a thin profile that makes speed playing a breeze.  Very nice setup and these PSND pickup sound very good.  This model achieved an 8.8 overall on Harmony-Central reviews, which is remarkable for a lower-priced guitar.  Offered in "as new" condition in original box and a nice Ibanez for just $185.  
  5. 1985 Ibanez RS-430 BK Roadstar II - Black,  (front/back), (headstock), (features), (orig. gigbag).  Very well preserved and excellent quality Japanese Roadstar.  This one is identical to the '85 RS-440 I just sold with the exception of 3 single coils instead of the HSS found on the 440.   Features include a trio of Ibanez V7 blade pickups, wired such that the middle pickup is reversed for that "out of phase" tone for that "Sultans of Swing" tone.  Other features include solid Basswood body with Maple neck and Rosewood fretboard; excellent quality hardware with Ibanez "Smooth II Tuners", "Boomerang" strap pins "Pro Rok'R" tremolo and "Top Lok" string locking system.  Excellent feeling neck with a flat radius, and a little chunkier than the thin necks Ibanez was later famous for.  Other features include matte black pickguard with chrome hardware, side-mounted output jack, and easy string change system.  This guitar has seen very little playing time and is overall this guitar is in beautiful shape, especially for 25 years.  It has an excellent set up, no buckle wear and just a few light scratches in the clear coat - overall a very nice "9" condition.  All original except knobs are similar but are the regular black metal knobs rather than the soft knobs.  The gloss black finish shines nicely; frets are near perfect.  These 80's Roadstars are top quality guitars and some of the best values in Japanese Ibanez.  A sweet Strat for just $349.  I think I have one of the "pleather" Ibanez gigbags for this one but, if not, I have an era-correct, identical gigbag without the logo.  
  6. 1984 Ibanez RS-430 WH Roadstar II - White,  (front/back), (headstock).  Features are the same as the '85 RS-430BK above except finished in white and as clean as the black one is, this one is even a tad cleaner - one of those rare "under the bed" guitars.  Neck pickup is a white, but otherwise looks identical to the other V7's.  Plays, sounds, looks fantastic and another great value in a quality Japan Ibanez for just $369(SOLD-Scott G 1/3).  Includes gigbag. 
  7. 1984 Ibanez RS-440RV Roadstar II, (front/back), (headstock), (trem - push/push knob).  Another well preserved, excellent quality Japanese Roadstar, this one finished in Royal Violet.   Features include Ibanez Super 7 single coils in neck and middle, and Ibanez blade V5 humbucker in the bridge, which, along with the push/push tone pot aka "Duo Sound System", produces either humbuckers or single coil tones for a total of seven tone settings.  Excellent quality hardware with Ibanez "Smooth II Tuners" which are so shiny they look practically new, and the "Pro Rok'R/Top Lok" string locking tremolo system, also in clean shape.  Excellent feeling neck with a flat radius, 22 jumbo frets, and a little chunkier profile than the thin necks which followed a few years later.  Other features include matte black pickguard with chrome hardware, "Tek Grip" knobs, side-mounted output jack, and easy string change system.  Cosmetically, it's in very nice shape, showing light playing throughout the years with  only some minor impressions in the clear coat.  The finish shines nicely; frets are near perfect.   Plays wonderfully, sounds excellent, and one of the best values in a quality Japanese Ibanez guitar at $359.
  8. 2000 Ibanez RG-470TI, (front/back), (headstock), (pickups),  Finished in Titanium Ice, which is sort of a metallic violet.  Top quality Japan made Ibanez with its share of careless battle scars (as shown here) but frets are near immaculate so it's another case of a careless owner rather than a guitar that's seen a lot of use.  Best of all, this one has a great pickup upgrade with a Duncan Dimebag Dimebucker SH13 in the bridge and a Duncan Duckbucker SDBR1 in the middle.  Neck pickup is the original Ibanez V7.  The Dimebucker and Duckbucker sell for $95 and $75, respectively, which with labor makes this a $220 upgrade.  Stock features of the RG470 include Wizard II neck with jumbo frets, Basswood body, Lo TRS tremolo, 24 frets, raised chrome logo.  Another one that has seen very little playing time, perfect frets, and no pick or buckle scratches.  Had a few very small finish rubs on the edge that we paint matched and touched up but overall extremely clean shape - and another killer player.  Extremely thin and wide neck - shredder's delight - made for tapping, sweeping arpeggios, and very fast play.  Check out info at Ibanez Rules, the best Ibanez site on the web.  Again, this isn't the cleanest Ibanez I have in stock but it looks good from the front and if you're not concerned with cosmetics, it's a killer player, suitable for pro use.  This model listed at $699 10 years ago and this is one of the cheapest Japanese RG's you can buy, especially with the pickup upgrades, at $450.  Note:  We can swap the pickups to the stock IBZ V7-S1-V8, and drop the price to $350, but for the pro player, these Duncans are definitely the way to go in my opinion.  
  9. 1985 Ibanez RS-440 Roadstar II,  (front/back), (headstock), (push/push pot), (orig. gigbag).  Sister to the '85 RS-430 I posted last week and a well preserved, excellent quality Japanese Roadstar.   Features include Ibanez Super 7 single coils in neck and middle, and an upgraded DiMarzio PAF in the bridge, which, along with the push/push tone pot aka "Duo Sound System", produces either humbuckers or single coil tones for a total of seven tone settings.  Excellent quality hardware with Ibanez "Smooth II Tuners", "Boomerang" strap pins (installed after pics were taken) and the "Pro Rok'R/Top Lok" string locking tremolo system.  Excellent feeling neck with a flat radius, and a little chunkier than the thin necks Ibanez was later famous for.  Other features include matte black pickguard with chrome hardware, side-mounted output jack, and easy string change system.  Cosmetically, there are a number of finish impressions but nothing through the clear coat, and the typical discoloration to the matte finish pickguard, but overall this guitar has seen very little playing time.  The gloss black finish shines nicely; frets are near perfect.   Plays wonderfully, sounds excellent, and one of the best values in a quality Japanese Ibanez at $339.
  10. 2008 Ibanez RGR421EXFM, (front/back), (headstock), (Fixed bridge), (pickups), (box/acc.).  As new, unplayed condition, in original box.  For you hardtail fans, here's a great playing RGR421 with killer looks and lots of cool tones, with the warmth of a mahogany body and the visual appeal of a perfectly flamed maple top finished in high gloss Transparent Lavender Burst finish.  Features include Mahogany body with a flamed maple top, reverse headstock, 3-piece Wizard II neck, jumbo frets, bound rosewood fretboard, pearl dot inlays, fixed bridge with thru-body stringing, and the new style (no exposed poles) pickups with a V7 (Vintage 7) Ceramic humbucker in the neck and a V8 (Vintage 8) Alnico humbucker in the bridge.  Also features unique switching via the 5-way pickup selector:  neck in series, neck in parallel, both pickups in series, both inside coils, bridge in series.  With a list of $599, this model sells at major dealers for $449 but this one is virtually new, set up by a pro, and just $319(SOLD 1/6).  Ships in original box with manual.  
  11. 2007 Ibanez RGT42DX, (front/back), (headstock), (Tremolo - stock pic on right), (Box/Acc).   As new, unplayed condition, in original box.  The RGT42 is a good example at Korean craftsmanship and how far it's come in the past 10 years.  This is a seriously nice neck-thru model and, remarkably, lists at under a grand.  Features include a the warmth of a mahogany body with an integrated 5-ply Wizard II maple/walnut neck with jumbo frets, bound rosewood fretboard, excellent quality low-profile Edge III tremolo, deluxe multi-color Sharktooth inlays, IBZ Infinity 1 and 2 humbuckers with 5-way switching, silver raised logo, matching headstock, and gray hardware.  Ibanez used a good combination of pickups on this model:  The INF1 neck pickup with Ceramic magnets provides a warm classic tone and added output while the INF2 bridge pickup with  Alnico-5 magnets offers enhanced midrange output and excellent dynamics.  With a list price of $933, the RGT42DX sells online for $699.  If you'd rather get one with a pro setup for less, his one's virtually new and just $499.   Ships in original box with manual, tags, trem arm, and tools. (One remaining, Hold one for Dale 8/2)
  12. 2003 Ibanez GAX70, (front/back), (headstock).  One of the better budget models on the market.  The GAX70 features the styling of the Artist series body, with the warm tone of a mahogany, outfitted with PSND1 and PSND2 humbuckers, medium frets, GAX neck shape, maple neck with rosewood fretboard.  Nice setup and nice shape for a used guitar.  Sells new for $199 but this one, highly recommended for a beginner, is a nice axe for $119.  
  13. 1999 Ibanez AX7521 7-String, (front/back), (headstock).  Made in Japan.  The AX series derived from the AR (Artist) series except gear more toward rock guitar, just shy of being a shred machine, and designed for cutting edge rhythm work and a powerful lead tone.  Features a solid mahogany body with cutaways deep and beveled to allow easy access to the top frets, fixed bridge with strings thru body, AH1 and AH2 humbuckers with 3-way switch and individual volume/tone controls.  Many players of heavier rock prefer a 7-string for the thunderous bottom end but it has also been used by jazz players as a way to do impressive runs with less movement up and down the neck.  Overall extremely clean condition other than a few minor touchups (pic), closely color-matched, visible from the back only.  If you've been wanting to try out a 7-string, this is a nice Japan model and easy on the wallet at $350.  
  14. Ibanez Jem 7 - Upgraded Knockoff, (pic2).  You might remember the knockoff Ibanez Jem 7 I posted last month.  I mentioned that while it wasn't an exceptional guitar, it would make a good project if you wanted to replace the neck and tremolo.  Well, somebody took my advice and here you go.  This is the same model, however, the original owner turned it into a much better quality axe by adding a quality neck, an Ibanez RG350DX, which was a good choice since it is factory painted white.  They also added a real Lo-TRS tremolo, which stays in tune very well.  The result is a guitar with all the killer stage appeal of a Jem, monkey grip and all, at a price that's less than 1/2 of the real thing.  Solid player in super clean shape for just $429(Tent. Hold - Robert R 4/6).  
  15. 2005 Ibanez AR200, (pic2), latest evolution of the Artist series and an excellent guitar at an affordable price.  The roots of this guitar go back to the Artist models of the 70's when Ibanez was venturing into their own designs although the Artist certainly borrowed a lot from the Les Paul.  The new models retain the same basic styling and vibe.  Features include set-neck construction (maple neck and mahogany body), Ibanez IBZ AH1/AH2 humbuckers, bound body-neck-headstock and pearl dot inlays.  Lists at $659 and sells most stores at $461; this one's fully set-up and a good quality guitar for $379.  Includes paperwork, tags, etc. Add formfit Ibanez case for $59 (pic2)
  16. 2005 Ibanez SA-160, in worn brown or black, new-old-stock.  One of the ultra-comfortable SA-series with a very thin body.  The series has long been a front-runner in terms of style, comfort, and tone and they continue to refine this model.  One of the latest refinements is the new SAT30 Satellite tremolo, which is a two-pivot synchronized trem, much like a Wilkinson.  The SAT30's smooth arming, super-stable tuning, even string-to-string response and incredible control is remarkable in a guitar of this modest price.  With a list of $449, this is priced like a student model but the quality will serve an accomplished player.  Excellent guitar for $279 (might be sold out)
  17. 2005 Ibanez SZ520QM, (pic2), Lapis blue quilt.  The SZ520 features neck-thru design with a mahogany neck through a slim mahogany body with maple top.  Thin and comfortable, with nice contours around the heels for easy access to the upper frets.  Comfortable slim body with fat Mahogany tone and sustain that the S-series is noted for - but the SZ features simple fixed Gibraltar bridge and a 25.1 scale rather than the 25.5 found on most Ibanez.  Other features include body bound in maple, bound neck, bound headstock, nickel hardware, SZ special fretboard inlay, pearloid logo, and good sounding SZ1 and SZ2 humbuckers controlled by a 5-way switch.  In this color, the SZ520 sells for $529 in stores, which is a good deal for a neck through Ibanez.  This one appears to seen very little playing time and is as clean as a new floor model - but the price is $180 less, just $349, fully set-up and ready to rock. 
  18. Ibanez RG-270DX, one of the best Ibanez in this price range - the RG-270DX features a fantastic Wizard II neck with jumbo frets, basswood body, FR double-lock bridge, PSND-1 and PSND-2 humbuckers with a PSND-S in the middle, sharktooth inlays, and a high gloss black finish.  Plays great, beautiful shape, and a lot of guitar for the money.  With the DX upgrade (bound 24-fret neck with the inlays and black hardware), these listed for $550; street priced at $399.  This one is  in beautiful condition with almost no playing time - only a few light scratches that we'll buff out to *mint* prior to shipping.  Set up to perfection and just $299 with gigbag.
  19. 1980 Ibanez ST-50 Studio, (front1 front2), (back1  back2), (headstock/neck), (case).   I love old Ibanez and I love the cleanest examples of all quality guitars...just like this one.  This ST-50 is a superbly constructed guitar, typical for anything from Hoshino/Ibanez Japan.  While the 50 was in the low range of the Studio price list, it features the same quality construction and components as the more expensive models, but without the fancy cosmetic appointments and complex electronics.  The ST-50 features set neck construction, large George Bensen style headstock, Gibraltar bridge and Quick Change tailpiece, Ibanez Pat. Pending Velve-Tune tuners, Sure Grip knobs, brass engraved truss rod cover, 3-piece maple neck with rosewood fretboard, 24 jumbo frets, and 25.5" scale.  The body is has rounded bevels on all sides, with a deep contour in the forearm area, which makes it very comfortable to play whether strapped on or seated and unlike many full-depth mahogany guitars, it's lightweight - with very good resonance.  With a small neck heel and deep cutaway, playing in the upper register is easy.  Pickups are the original, and hot, DiMarzio-inspired Maxon/Ibanez V-2 in cream.  With an output of around 13K and 15K the tone is surprisingly warm, not as harsh as DiMarzio's during this era.  The neck pickup, which I usually don't favor, keeps calling me, with its warm, singing sustain that inspires me to slow it down and play tasteful Santana style licks.   With a simple 3-way selector, volume and tone, it's beautifully simple.  It's safe to say that this is probably the cleanest 30+ year-old Ibanez you've seen as it's seen very little playing time.  Indications of normal playing time are scratches on the headstock from numerous string changes, plating worn on the bass side of the bridge from resting a palm, discoloration above or below the pickups from thousands of pick stokes, and of course fret wear, BUT, this guitar has none of these types of flaws.  The only real flaw I've noted are a minimal amount of fine pick scratches  next to the bridge pickup, nearly all we can buff out if desired.  This guitar has an uncommonly full and rich tone with complex harmonic overtones and low action that makes it a joy to play.  Most of these are very well worn, selling for around $500 in average condition but for just a little more you can get one that's as clean as they come, and a fantastic sounding/playing guitar to boot.  $650(SOLD-Eric in NO) includes original green-lined tolex case in nice shape and even the case key.  
  20. Ibanez Artist Case.   Excellent condition.  Fits my recent Artist AR-200 perfectly and dimensions are, roughly, 41" long; 10" upper bout; 8" waist; 13" lower bout.  Blue plush lined with wood/tolex exterior.  TKL Canada = excellent quality case.  $79.