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IBANEZ GUITARS  

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

  1. 1993 Ibanez S540BM Custom, (front/back), (headstock), (trem), (case).   Quality Japan-made Ibanez with a lovely burled mahogany top with antique violin stain (S540BMAV).   Like quilted maple, burned mahogany is highly figured and few trees have this natural anomaly which.  When cut at the perfect angle (an art in itself), these logs yield woods which are incredibly beautiful.  Originally called the Sabre, which debuted in 1987, the S540 features the same body, which is probably the thinnest body ever made, measuring less than an inch or so at the edge (example here).  This guitar is a shredder's dream with a very thin Wizard All Access neck and a killer set of Ibanez USA pickups (F1, C3, F2).   In additional to the attractive top this model is outfitted with gold hardware, including gold metal pickup rings, Abalone oval fretboard inlays, and bound neck and headstock.   You'll notice it also has a "Custom Made" inlay on the 12th fret.  I have yet to get the definitive word on why this is only featured on a portion of these guitars but they weren't actually "custom made", just regular production guitars.  Other features include solid Mahogany body, 1-pc maple Wizard neck with "All Access" neck joint, 22 jumbo frets, and the double-locking Lo-Pro Edge tremolo.   This model was produced when shredding was still highly respected and Ibanez had more hot players in their stable than any other maker (they probably still do).  A few very minor flaws, including some typical gold plating wear, but overall this axe is in beautiful shape with clean frets and a perfect setup.  They are some of the finest metal/rock guitars ever made, especially at prices that were 1/2 of their comparable USA makers.  All the comparable Japan models are now part of the Prestige series with prices at $1000 and up.  Here's a really nice one for just $650(HOLD-Yue L 4/29).  Includes original Ibanez case with center latch missing. 
  2. 2008 Ibanez Artist ARC-500NT, (front), (back/heel), (headstock), (appointments), (Engraved Super 58's), (gigbag).  Off-hold with a change to description.  Let me begin by saying this is a phenomenal playing Artist.  Low action at the nut - stays low all the way to the top of the fretboard.  All you could want in a great playing Ibanez.  Unfortunately, when we went to do final setup prior to shipping Martin discovered the previous owner used the wrong size truss rod wrench and it's stripped completely.  While it plays great now, at some point it will need adjustment and other than changing string gauges, there won't be a way to adjust the neck tension.   With a history that goes back to the mid-70's, the Artist line began as a guitar that was uniquely Ibanez, at a time when nearly every guitar coming out of Japan was a Fender or Gibson copy.  Over the years the Artist series has been represented by some very plain - and some very ornate - models.  This ARC-500 is one of the most beautiful creations I've seen from this line, beginning with a stunning carved quilted maple top.  The top is just the beginning.  The body, neck, and headstock are all bound in flamed maple, with additional layers in black and natural along with edge of the fretboard and body, with wooden knobs, wooden truss rod cover, elegant Artist inlays on the fretboard, gold hardware, and engraved Super-58 pickups.  Other features include mahogany body with a single cutaway and sculpted heel, mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard, J-Craft fret work, and Gibraltar III bridge with fine tuners.   Like some of the Prestige models now originating from China, this is an extremely well crafted guitar.  Debuting at the '07 NAMM show, they have since been discontinued and at a $999 retail, they're a lot of guitar for the money.  This one is in immaculate condition and as great example of "guitar as art" in addition to being a fine instrument.  With one of the best gigbags made, this one's hard to beat at $399(Tent. Hold - James 5/29) for a guitar that plays phenomenally and may continue to do so for a long time...or a short time. 
  3. 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.  
  4. 1982 Ibanez Blazer BL50MH, (front/back), (headstock).  The year was '82, Stratmania had begun, and modified Strats were all the rage.  Brass hardware, humbuckers, and natural finishes were the fashion and out of this the Blazer was born. The BL50 was at the lower end of the range, but that was based largely on cosmetic appointments and the whole line featured the same quality Japanese craftsmanship.  Features of the BL50 include a solid mahogany body which delivers incredible warmth and especially lends itself to humbuckers, a pair of Super 70 coverless humbuckers, one-piece maple neck, Ibanez Smooth Tuner II's, master volume and tone with 3-way selector and phase switch, Brass I bridge, bullet truss rod adjustment, solid brass control knobs, and MH (mahogany) finish only.  This is an excellent sounding guitar with and excellent setup and moderate player's wear - overall nice shape for 28 years.  For a quality Japanese Ibanez this represents an excellent value at $429.  
  5. 1984 Ibanez RS-430 WH Roadstar II,  (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.  Includes gigbag. 
  6. 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.
  7. 2006 Ibanez RG2620CBK (Cubed Black Pewter) with Duncans or DiMarzios, (front/back), (headstock), (trem), (orig. box), (case).  Another fine Japanese Prestige Model, the 2620CBK comes with a very cool graphic finish, slightly textured, that Ibanez calls Cubed Black Pewter, which reminds me of one of the finishes from the USA Custom series from many years ago, which were offered in several machine graphic finishes. We're offering this one either stock - or with a Seymour Duncan upgrade (pic here) which includes a Pro Shop "Full Shred Trembucker" and a Production Floor Custom "Trembucker". A Production Floor Custom is a regular production pickup that's a one-off ordered with a slight change in specs such as wiring or cosmetic differences. If you prefer it stock, we can ship it with the stock IBZ/DiMarzio pickups (shown here). Other features of this fine Prestige include: Basswood body; hand-oiled Prestige 5 piece Wizard maple/walnut neck; Jumbo frets; Edge Pro trem; Dimarzio IBZ neck pickups; 5-way selector for a choice of single - or humbucker - tones; Cosmo black hardware; Cubed Black finish; Ibanez J-craft form-fit case. This guitar has a super nice setup and the Edge Pro stays in tune under the heaviest dive bombing, virtually impervious to going out of tune.  With a list of $1506, this model sells new for $1129.  This guitar is virtually unplayed and could be sold s new and even with the Duncan upgrade, is $250 less than a stock model, $879, or if you want it with the IBZ/DiMarzio's, just $829.  If you heard it with the Duncans, it's definitely worth the $50 difference.  Includes J-Craft case, manual, tags, etc., and ships in original box.  
  8. 2005 Ibanez Joe Satriani JS-1200 Candy Apple Red, (front/back), (headstock), (Edge Pro), (case & acc.).  Collector's condition and a fantastic playing Satch.  This is the higher end Japan model (see Ibanez page for a JS-1000 and several JS-100 models) and another fine J-Craft product.  Features include some nice DiMarzio's with a PAF Joe in the neck and a Fred in the bridge; Edge Pro tremolo, 25.5" scale, Ibanez' own Aerofoil body design,  1-piece maple JS Prestige neck with tall and narrow 6105 frets and a slightly flat (around 10") fretboard radius, Abalone dot inlays, and Basswood body which falls right between Alder and Mahogany tonally for a nice mix of warmth and clarity.   The Precision-sculpted basswood body is light on the shoulder with otherworldly looks and great high-fret access and, frankly, it has some sexy curves (shown here).  For me, this guitar represents the pinnacle of Ibanez manufacture.  I have other higher end models like the Anniversary Jem but for pure playability and tone, I haven't found anything that beats it in Ibanez' current line up.  The Edge Pro is one of the best locking systems I've used.  Very comfortable on the heel of my right hand, very accurate, and impervious to string slippage.  This guitar appears to have seen little to no playing time and is cleaner than the new models hanging in your local super store.  For full specs click here for Ibanez' site.  Includes original Ibanez Prestige case, manual, trem arm, tools, and zippered bag.  I'm even including a matching Planet Waves Satriani strap.  With a new one going for $1799 ($2399 list), this one is "as new" and a great value for the player at $1350(HOLD-. 
  9. 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.  Ships in original box with manual.  
  10. 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. 
  11. 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.  
  12. 1993 Ibanez S470, (front/back), (headstock), (case).   Quality Japan-made Ibanez now with original V7/V8 humbuckers installed and a lower price.  Originally called the Sabre, the S470 features the same body, which is probably the thinnest body ever made, measuring less than an inch or so at the edge (shown here).   Realizing the upgraded pickups may not be worth the money to some players, we've reinstalled the original V7/V8 humbuckers, still with chrome pickup rings (shown here).  Also features chrome pickup rings as found on the S540 but probably not original to this guitar.  Features include solid Mahogany body, 1-pc Wizard neck with All Access neck joint, 22 jumbo frets, pearl dot inlays, and the Lo-Pro Edge tremolo (pic here).   This model was produced when shredding was still at its height and Ibanez had more hot players in their stable than any other maker.  Has a few minor finish touch-ups but overall in nice shape with clean frets and a perfect setup.  They are some of the finest metal/rock guitars ever made, especially at prices that were 1/2 of their comparable USA makers.  Still a good value today at $399 with original gray case.  
  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 SZ320MH with "Fred" Pickup, (front/back), (headstock).  One of the best guitars for you money if you're looking for the warmth of an all-mahogany axe.   This one has been upgraded with the popular DiMarzio "Fred" ($69.99 everywhere) bridge pickup (pickups pic) which sounds superior to the stock SZ-2 pickup and along with the SZ-1 neck pickup you have a very good range of tones.  This is a set-neck model with a very comfortable neck joint that's well-rounded and extremely comfortable to play in the upper register.  Other features include: staggered stringing compensates for different string thicknesses and provides superior tonal balance, feel, articulation and sustain, 3-piece set in neck for designed for better upper fret access and sustain, all-mahogany body is slightly thicker than the normal "S" style for a fuller sound with a wide range of overtones, slightly shorter - 25.1" - scale for easier bends, bound neck, dark red stained flat finish, Gibraltar III bridge offers fixed bridge simplicity and sustain and no sharp edges for longer string life, nickel hardware and SZ special inlay.  Most of the SZ320's I'm seeing  have a maple veneer on the top but I think this solid Mahogany "MH" model is more desirable and a really nice for the money - Just $359, which is $100 less than new PLUS it has a high-end DiMarzio Fred.  I may have a formfit Ibanez case you can add for $49 if desired.  
  15. 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).  
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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. 
  19. 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.
  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.