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IBANEZ
GUITARS
- 2007 Ibanez JEM 20th
Anniversary, (front/back), (body
"lit up"), (headstock), (inlay),
(case inside - outside),
(accessories). The ultimate Steve
Vai Jem - Limited Edition with only 200 distributed in the US; 500 world-wide. Features include Handcrafted Acrylic Body with Three-Dimensional JEM Multi-color Internal Design, Clear Pickguard (plastic film still on pickguard), Vai's signature "Monkey Grip" Cut-Out in body and "Lion's Claw" Tremolo Cavity, Five Piece Laminated Flamed Maple/Walnut Neck with JEM "Prestige" profile, 24 Dunlop 6105 Frets, Pearl/Abalone Vine Inlays on Rosewood Fingerboard, Scalloped Fretboard Under 21st - 24th frets, Ibanez/Gotoh Tuning Machines with JEM Acrylic Buttons, Ibanez Edge Pro Tremolo, DiMarzio Trans JEM Humbucking Pickup in Neck Position and Bridge with a JEM single in the middle; Five Position Pickup
Selector with Coil Tapping, Green LED's light up the body and run on One 9 Volt Battery; Push-Pull On/Off Switch for LED's on Tone Control. Accessories include Ibanez JEM 20th Road Case, Owner's Manual, Tools and tool
pouch, and an excellent book, "Ibanez, the Untold Story". This guitar listed for $6,666.65 and selling online for $5299. This one has never been retailed and is perfect,
collector approved with all the stuff including original shipping box (pic).
Own this ultimate Jem for $1300 under the online price - just $3999.
- 2007 Ibanez Prestige
RG2610EBK, (front/back),
(headstock), (Tremolo),
(3/4 view), (case
and box). As new, unplayed
condition, in original box. Ibanez is famous for building guitars to suit any style, with many of the RG's above to cover a lot of ground. The RG2610, however, is geared
solely for pure Rock. Like the classic Kramer Baretta, it features simply a single humbucker and volume control, plus the obligatory double-locking tremolo system. For players who like
simplicity and a pure rock tone, this is the ultimate. Features include: Seymour Duncan TB-10 Full Shred humbucker, Edge Pro tremolo, Prestige 5 piece Wizard maple/walnut neck, Ghost Sharkfin inlays, jumbo frets, Cosmo
Black hardware, Basswood body in high gloss black finish with white binding. List $1332 and sells at major dealers for
$999 but this one is virtually new with killer in-house set-up, and just
$699(HOLD: Bobbie 5/14). Ships in original box with Prestige case, manual, tools, tags,
etc.
- 2007 Ibanez SZ4020FM Prestige Flame
Top - #088, (front/back), (headstock),
(IBZ/Duncan pickups), (case/acc.).
Several of these are in stock - pictured is a representation of one. Factory fresh, unplayed condition and another fine member of the Prestige
family, with high end features usually costing much more. These feature a
nicely figured maple top and not just a veneer, but a thick slab as shown in
this pic, with a 5-piece maple/walnut neck thru. In a departure
from their DiMarzio history, Ibanez outfitted these with Seymour Duncan IBZ
pickups. Features include Gibraltar Custom bridge which utilizes a heavy
steel plate under the bridge for additional mass and sustain, shown in
this pic, thru-body staggered stringing that compensates for different string
thickness and provides better tonal balance, feel, articulation and sustain. The bridge offers fixed bridge simplicity and sustain - and no sharp edges for longer string life and playing comfort.
The body isn't as thin as earlier S-models but is very comfortable with it's
nicely carved top and easy access cutaways. The Mahogany body has a
very fat tone with a nice snap courtesy of the maple cap. It also features
a slightly shorter 25.1" scale, which is right between a Fender and Gibson
and give this guitar a unique feel that's much like a PRS. Recently
discontinued but there are still some out there, selling at major stores for
$1299 ($1733 list). These guitars have never been touched, except for a pro
setup by Martin, and is the best value you'll find in a neck-thru Prestige at
just $950. Includes Ibanez Prestige that allows the guitar to be recessed,
hugged on all edges of the body and neck by its plush padding.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2006 Ibanez RG-321MH, (front/back),
(headstock), (bridge/thru-body),
(smooth/thin heel). The beauty of a
Mahogany body guitar - warm, round sounding, and smooth, but works just as well
for rock as it does for jazz. This is one of those "one in 20"
guitars with a great neck that just sets up perfectly, with super low action and
no buzz. If you were shopping for one of these, you'd probably have to
visit a lot of stores to find one that played this well. The RG-321 has
the classic Ibanez RG look and feel in a nicely priced package. The RG-321
has a great neck, the Wizard II with 24 jumbo frets, as well as fixed bridge
with strings thru body for better sustain and more meaty tone, IBZ INF3 and INF4
humbuckers with 5-way pickup switching, and bound neck. If you want a cool
RG with the simplicity and tone of a hardtail, and one of the best playing
Ibanez I have in stock, this clean used one is a great guitar for
$259(HOLD-Robert R 3/31). Although
the stock pickups are better than just about any others in this price range, if
ever I've seen a guitar that warranted an expensive upgrade it was this
one. We can swap out the pickups with something with a little more cache
for around $150, parts and labor.
- 1995 Ibanez
Joe Satriani JS-1000 Black Pearl, (front/back),
(headstock), (case).
This is the higher end Japan model (see Ibanez page for several JS-100 models)
and features genuine DiMarzio with dual PAF Pro's, Lo-Pro Edge tremolo,
25.5" scale, Ibanez' own Aerofoil body design, 1-piece maple JS neck
with slightly smaller 6105 frets and slightly more radius to the fretboard,
Abalone dot inlays, and Basswood body which falls right between Alder and
Mahogany tonally for a nice mix of warmth and clarity. Although the
Korean JS-100's are excellent guitars for the money, I hadn't had in a 1000 in a
few years and playing the two models A/B points out what a truly superb the
higher end Satriani is. Plays fantastic, sounds even better, and the trem
works great or pyrotechnic work. This guitar has been played but
adult-owned and well cared for. Any scratches are light and in the lacquer
only, frets are in good shape, and some loss of plating to the smoked chrome
hardware. Upon request we can change the pickup rings, tuner buttons, and knobs
to cleaner chrome parts if desired. While it may not be quite clean enough
for the collector of mint examples, for a player it's in fine shape and with a
new one going for $1549 ($2066 list), a good value for the player at $850.
Includes original Ibanez Professional Deluxe case, manual, and trem
arm.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1991 Ibanez S540 Custom - USA
H&S Production, (front/back), (headstock/neck).
Killer player and a fairly rare USA model in popular Lipstick Red. H&S
was Ibanez' USA counterpart for custom shop guitars and artist endorsers - and
Ibanez had loads of endorsers in this era, virtually every hot shredder;
everybody on Shrapnel records. Originally founded in Bensalem PA, the shop
moved all the way across the country, to North Hollywood CA, in early
1990. The serial and neckplate date this one to '91 with 7101 Case Ave.
North Hollywood production. For the whole H&S story, click
here for jemsite.com. The S540 features the Sabre body, which is
probably the thinnest body ever made, measuring less than an inch or so at the
edge (shown here). Neck and body
are properly stamped (shown here) and
even the Ibanez Edge tremolo is likewise stamped H&S on the trem block (pic).
Has the typical lacquer cracks (pic) in
the cutaway; no big deal. Pickups (shown
here) are DiMarzio DP-159 Evolution Bridge - DiMarzio DP-187Cruiser in
middle, and DiMarzio DP-158 Evolution in the neck. I don't know the
timeline for DiMarzio pickups, only that they were the main choice for higher
end Ibanez and since these guitars were custom orders, if these pickups were in
production in 1991, they're possibly original. They're excellent sounding
pickups and the guitar sounds killer on all 5 settings. I wish knew more
about the history of this guitar. Was it built for one of Ibanez' large
stable of endorsers? Looking back at their Guitar Player Mag ads, they had
just about everybody signed. Somebody might have records and if you're
ambitious, give Ibanez a call with the serial number, just let me know what you
find. Better yet, buy the guitar and just imagine that it was one of Vai's
studio axes. Priced at $899(SOLD-Carlos 12/17) with hardshell case.
- 1991 Ibanez RG-570, (pic2)
(pic3). Jewel Blue - another
killer shred guitar extremely well crafted in Japan. The 570 features the
same specs as the 550, with the 550 being the model with a
pickguard rather than the sleeker look of the 570. Features Basswood body,
one-piece maple neck, Edge tremolo, IBZ
USA pickups with V1-S1-V2, and a nice beveled area around the cutaway which
makes playing up high a breeze. Extremely thin and wide neck - shredder's
delight - made for tapping, sweeping arpeggios, and very fast play.
Overall good shape for a used guitar - finish has a nice shine and looks good
from the front, a few finish chips touched up around the edge, tarnished bridge and
knobs. Don't buy if you're looking for a near mint guitar but for a
player, there's few better. A very expensive guitar,
with a list price of $819 way back in the early 90's and a very good value today
in a pro quality Ibanez at $399(SOLD-Eric 1/27).
- 2002 Ibanez SCA-220CB, (pic2),
(pic3), Cosmic Blue. Excellent quality
Japan model Ibanez and with a featherweight "S" style, sculpted
mahogany body. Lots of fun to play and one of the more traditional models
from Ibanez, which are usually associated with locking tremolo HSS or HSH pickup
configurations. This S-Classic features a pair of humbuckers controlled by
a 3-way switch and a very simple but innovative "Shortstop
II" bridge which is a simple wraparound design, but allows intonation
on every string. Weights in at well under 7 lbs. but the tone is anything
but light, with a pair of smoking V6 humbuckers plus excellent quality Gotoh
tuners with tortoise buttons. This guitar is new, old stock from an
ex-Ibanez dealer in the area. Absolutely perfect condition, plastic still
on the pickups and back plate with a killer setup. No possible
disappointments with this beauty. List price on this model was $650 and
was store priced at $487. Get this fine Japan model for less than most
Korean Ibanez - at just $365(Sold - Tony G 11/9).
- 2000 Ibanez RG-470NP, (pic2).
One of the coolest finishes of the era, "New Penny" and another great
Japan made Ibanez. Features include Wizard II neck with jumbo frets,
Basswood body, Lo TRS tremolo, IBZ V7-S1-V8
pickups, 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. This one listed at $699
back in '00 and this is one of the cheapest pro quality guitars you can buy at
$350.
- Ibanez Jem 7V...COPY, (pic2),
(pic3), Don't let the looks fool you, this
thing is all knockoff, from the monkey grip body, to the vine inlay, to the Jem
Prestige neck, to the gold hardware, to the Ibanez trem with finger routes, this
thing is 100% fake, fake, fake. From the sneaky craftsmen in China,
masters of detail, they even used a fake "Team J Craft" logo and Japan
serial number on the back of the headstock. Overall it looks very
convincing but up close the dead giveaway is the trem which is stamped "Ibanez
Low TRSO" and it's not a very good trem. As a player, it's
not bad, typical China quality but with a few higher end parts, you might have
something. One thing that's not bad is the price. With a real Jem 7
going for $1800, this one's so cheap you could almost buy a new Jem 7 with the
difference, just $399(HOLD-Ashley K 4/2). Seriously, this would be a cool guitar for a
project and worth the price for the parts alone. The finish is excellent
as is most of the detail work on this guitar. It's worth it in my
book. Speaking of upgrades...read on...
- 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).
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- Ibanez
JS-100TR Joe Satriani, 2004, transparent red and a super shredding
machine with great tone and extremely comfortable to play. All edges
are roundly contoured with a deep cutaway with an extremely thin contour in
the treble cutaway. Features a JS neck with a rounder 12" radius
for easy chording in the low register with comfortable bends up top - Lo TRS
trem stays in tune under heavy dive bombs - quality tone via basswood body
and a pair IBZ humbuckers (AH1 and AH2) controlled by 3-way switch and
push/pull tone pot for coil splits. Joe is still one of the true
heroes and is touring again so demand for his signature series is on the
rise. These sell new in stores for $699 (without case) but get this
dead mint one for $120 less PLUS tolex Ibanez case for just $550 or an "as new" Prestige case (as
shown here) for $50 more.
- Ibanez JS-100
Joe Satriani, (front/back),
(headstock), (pic4).
Never retailed and perfect condition with plastic still on back plate and not a
hint of use on body or neck. The JS-100 is a super shredding machine with
great tone and one of the most comfortable guitars to strap on and play all
night. All edges are very well contoured with a deep cutaway and an
extremely thin contour in the treble cutaway. Features a JS neck with a
rounder 12" radius for easy chording in the low register with comfortable
bends up top - Lo TRS trem stays in tune very well - quality tone via basswood
body and a pair of Axis humbuckers (AH1 and AH2) controlled by 3-way switch and
push/pull tone pot for coil splits. Joe has remained a true guitar hero,
20 years after Surfing with the Alien, the one where the public took notice of
him. I got this guitar from one of my suppliers who deals in cosmetic
seconds aka factory blems but as with most of these guitars, we cannot find a
flaw on it - perfect in all regards other than a very faint "used"
stamp on the back of the headstock. If you want a nice Satch for a nice
price - here you go. These sell new in stores for $699 but this one's
perfect with a killer in-house set-up for $200 less; just $499. Note:
Stock pickups sound fine but if interested, we can upgrade to DiMarzio's such as
this PAF Pro and Steve's Special (pic)
for $150, parts and labor.