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IBANEZ GUITARS

  1. 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.  
  2. 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. 
  3. 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.  
  4. 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.  
  5. 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. 
  6. 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.  
  7. 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.  
  8. 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.  
  9. 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.  
  10. 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.  
  11. 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.  
  12. 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.  
  13. 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).
  14. 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).  
  15. 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.  
  16. 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...
  17. 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).  
  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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. 
  21. 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.
  22. 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. 
  23. 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.