Vintage Ibanez Guitars

The Vintage Ibanez site will be online around mid January, 2000. We will have info, catalog scans, old magazine ads, many photos of the guitars, collectors corner, featured collections, classified ads for free. Lawsuit models, Iceman, Artist, Destroyer, Rocket Roll, Musician, Bob Weir, George Benson, Paul Stanley, etc. Lots of GREAT stuff!

If you have a collection to share with the world, or just some pics of old Ibanezes, email me.

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1,735 thoughts on “Vintage Ibanez Guitars”

  1. ID'ING an rg
    Ian

    I have a 1987 rg that has been refinished…24-fret, Original Edge trem, One hum two single, rear routed one volume one tone…Anyone know what model it is?

    1. Re: Ibanez V-300
      mark

      : I have an acoustic Ibanez guitar V-300. Can anyone give me some information about it? //FH
      I also have one and can’t find a damn thing out about it!
      the guy that sold it too me claims it a solid top. I dont think so.

      1. Re: Ibanez V-300
        Christa

        I have an original V 300 Ibanez acoustic from the early 1980s. They do have solid spruce tops with laminate sides and backs. They aren’t Martins or Guilds, but I still play mine in a wide variety of semi professional settings–and it sounds better than any Martin, and many Taylors.

        : : I have an acoustic Ibanez guitar V-300. Can anyone give me some information about it? //FH
        : I also have one and can’t find a damn thing out about it!
        : the guy that sold it too me claims it a solid top. I dont think so.

      2. Re: Ibanez V-300
        Stephen Pemberton

        : : I have an acoustic Ibanez guitar V-300. Can anyone give me some information about it? //FH
        : I also have one and can’t find a damn thing out about it!
        : the guy that sold it too me claims it a solid top. I dont think so.
        ::I no the feeling I got one 10 years ago, and i have searched for years. I no it came from a shop called "Rose Music" in the UK. But like all of you i can find nothing about it. please let me no if u all fine something (I can tell u that it sounds SHIT HOT!!!)

        1. Re: Ibanez V-300
          Mike Malcolm

          : : : I have an acoustic Ibanez guitar V-300. Can anyone give me some information about it? //FH
          : : I also have one and can’t find a damn thing out about it!
          : : the guy that sold it too me claims it a solid top. I dont think so.
          : ::I no the feeling I got one 10 years ago, and i have searched for years. I no it came from a shop called "Rose Music" in the UK. But like all of you i can find nothing about it. please let me no if u all fine something (I can tell u that it sounds SHIT HOT!!!)

          Hi,
          Ihave one too bought in Scotland in 1983. Check out http://www.vintageibanez.com for the specs…(mahogany back/sides, spruce top)..i don’t think the top is solid..Mine is OK but not particularly good for sustain, I find the string tension also extremly tight for a dreadnought..have moved on to Martins now..tho I still love their Vintage electrics from 78-80 period.. (check out PF models on same site.)

        2. Re: Ibanez V-300
          Kerry Lyons

          : : : I have an acoustic Ibanez guitar V-300. Can anyone give me some information about it? //FH
          : : I also have one and can’t find a damn thing out about it!
          : : the guy that sold it too me claims it a solid top. I dont think so.
          : ::I no the feeling I got one 10 years ago, and i have searched for years. I no it came from a shop called "Rose Music" in the UK. But like all of you i can find nothing about it. please let me no if u all fine something (I can tell u that it sounds SHIT HOT!!!)

          Hey Guys,
          I’ve had one for about 5 years now and love it. Got it at a pawnshop for $100. Couldn’t have made a better deal. They had a book that said its original price was $485.00. So, far I don’t know anything else about it, except that I love it, it sounds great and at that price I made a great deal.

        3. Re: Ibanez V-300
          Juan Alberto Garcia

          I have one too, it´s a V310, December of 1981. I have not found anything about it! Please if you Know something tell me
          Thanks

  2. Js2k
    Alex ford

    Does any one know how much the ibanez js2k is in dollars or pounds because i am willing to buy one in the new future, or if you know some where that sells them i would be most grateful if you could email me and let me know.

    1. Re: Js2k
      niccolo

      : Does any one know how much the ibanez js2k is in dollars or pounds because i am willing to buy one in the new future, or if you know some where that sells them i would be most grateful if you could email me and let me know.

      A french does sell it. The auction is 4500€, approximatively 585
      $
      find it at

      http://cgi.ebay.fr/Guitare-IBANEZ-Joe-Satriani-Crystal-Planet-JS2K-PLT_W0QQitemZ120139497188QQihZ002QQcategoryZ128866QQcmdZViewItem

    2. : Does any one know how much the ibanez js2k is in dollars or pounds because i am willing to buy one in the new future, or if you know some where that sells them i would be most grateful if you could email me and let me know.

      I just found a place that says they have one in stock. Its spotlightmusicstore.com. Better hurry!!…= )

    3. : Does any one know how much the ibanez js2k is in dollars or pounds because i am willing to buy one in the new future, or if you know some where that sells them i would be most grateful if you could email me and let me know.

      I just found a website called drumcityguitarland.com that says they may have one. You may want to contact them and check for availability.

    4. Re: Js2k
      Mike Ripley

      : Does any one know how much the ibanez js2k is in dollars or pounds because i am willing to buy one in the new future, or if you know some where that sells them i would be most grateful if you could email me and let me know.

      I Just Recently Found Out The Retail Price Is….Are You Sitting Down?
      $9,995!

      1. Re: Js2k
        Jean-Daniel Larouche

        : : Does any one know how much the ibanez js2k is in dollars or pounds because i am willing to buy one in the new future, or if you know some where that sells them i would be most grateful if you could email me and let me know.

        : I Just Recently Found Out The Retail Price Is….Are You Sitting Down?
        : $9,995!

        Hi! The JS2k cost $5000US (list)
        look at http://www.ibanezrules.com

  3. Ibanez Musician
    Ftraser T Simpson

    Any thoughts on this guitar. I have had mine since new from approx 1978 and would not be without it. It is as new with no modifications.Serial number: L785413. I would be keen to hear from other owners.

    1. Re: Ibanez Musician
      eugene smith

      I got mine in Japan in the summer of 1979, but according to the serial number it was built in 1978. I love the feel and sound of it, but it weights a ton! After four weary sets with that thing around my shoulders I can barely stand up. I retired it a few years ago and now use newer Ibanezs for gigs.

    2. Re: Ibanez Musician
      jock

      I got given an ibanez musician it has 2 octaves and an overdrive switch the bridge and keys are gold plated can you possibly tell me how much it is worth.Although i would not part with it as it is an absolut feat of craftsman ship and plays/sounds exallent. i’m not sure what year it is but it has a natural would finish and a through neck.

      1. Re: Ibanez Musician
        Markus

        Hi, I´m Markus from Germany…
        You can check the year as followed:
        Have a look at the Serial-Number. The first letter ist for the Month as (A=January, B=February C=March an so on, and then the two followed numbers are standing for the year!

        Sorry for my very bad english !

        Best regards Markus

        : I got given an ibanez musician it has 2 octaves and an overdrive switch the bridge and keys are gold plated can you possibly tell me how much it is worth.Although i would not part with it as it is an absolut feat of craftsman ship and plays/sounds exallent. i’m not sure what year it is but it has a natural would finish and a through neck.

      2. Hi, I´m Markus from Germany…
        You can check the year as followed:
        Have a look at the Serial-Number. The first letter ist for the Month as (A=January, B=February C=March an so on, and then the two followed numbers are standing for the year!

        Sorry for my very bad english !

        Best regards Markus

        : I got given an ibanez musician it has 2 octaves and an overdrive switch the bridge and keys are gold plated can you possibly tell me how much it is worth.Although i would not part with it as it is an absolut feat of craftsman ship and plays/sounds exallent. i’m not sure what year it is but it has a natural would finish and a through neck.

        1. Re:WhtieWolf.
          Jason

          The Month your guitar was made is January the year is 1982
          i have a cream colored Ibanez Musician from september of 1982 it is a bad ass guitar.

        2. Re: Ibanez Musician
          markus

          hi, your modell ist produced in january of 1982 !
          best regards from germany
          markus

          : i have one not sure of the model but the serial # A826264 aby info welcome

    1. Re: Ibanez Vintage value
      Glenn

      : Have an Ibanez Vintage 12 string bought in ’74 or ’75 brand new. The numbers inside are: 675-12 and HT-75-121. I paid $650.00 for it. Can anyone tell me what it’s worth now in very good condition?

      I might like to buy it Lisa, I have a GA 40 series… made in Feb. 1988..

      1. Re: Ibanez Vintage value
        Ruston Baker

        My first guitar was a Vintage 675 Ibanez, since then I own 75 guitars now. Would really appreciate some idea on what it is worth now in exellent condition. Thanks, Ruston http://www.rustonbaker.com p.s. check out the barn I painted wtih 22 of our favorite musicians !

      1. Re: Ibanez Vintage value
        Andrew

        : I also have a 85-86 ibanez pro line series pr 1440 and I picked it up second hand for a real steal at $200NZ. I really enjoy the thin neck and switches instead of a slide pick up selector.

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Lisa
      Lisa

      Have an Ibanez Vintage 12 string bought in ’74 or ’75 brand new. The numbers inside are: 675-12 and HT-75-121. I paid $650.00 for it. Can anyone tell me what it’s worth now in very good condition?

      1. Ibanez acoustics
        Anonymous

        For Ibanez acoustic models from the 70s, the ” HT-75-121″ appearing on the label is not a serial number nor does it refer to year or model. I have seen this on 6 & 12 string Ibanez acoustics. Check the neck block inside the sound hole for the serial number.

      2. Ibanez acoustics
        Anonymous

        For Ibanez acoustic models from the 70s, the ” HT-75-121″ appearing on the label is not a serial number nor does it refer to year or model. I have seen this on 6 & 12 string Ibanez acoustics. Check the neck block inside the sound hole for the serial number.

      3. JAPANESE CIMAR (IBANEZ) GUITAR
        Anonymous

        I’M LOOKING OF BUYING THIS JAP IBANEZ GUITAR MADE IN THE 1980S i think any info be great, the pups, sound quality, specs, worth buying or not, playablity, thnks alan

  4. idendification
    wylde

    Can U pls help me identify my ibanez?

    Its has a set neck….mahogany body…maple top…..twin cutaway(similar top and bottom)….tailstop bridge…1 vol…1 tone…twin humbuckers….rosewood fingerboard with square inlays…..old ibanez logo….and the headstock looks sometin…like the iceman style…
    Serial num :S9313688

    pls help…..if U can….THANKS A LOT…..

    -wylde-

    1. Re: idendification
      curtis cernuto

      : Can U pls help me identify my ibanez?

      : …2 vol…2 tone…twin humbuckers… fingerboard …..old ibanez logo…. looks like the rickenbacker style…
      : Serial num :l770408

      :
      : pls help…..if U can….THANKS A LOT…..

      : -wylde-

      1. Re: idendification
        andy Hiscock

        Soundslike a 2388 rickenbacker copy
        I77 in the serial means it was made in September 77, when Ibanez was mainly making copies before the law suit.
        I have a Ricky 4001 bass copy which is fine but is the bolt on neck version
        At this time all copies (except Fenders) were in two price classes – cheap with bolt on necks and poor electronics and fixed neck with good electronics.

        If you can send me a picture I can confirm.

        : : Can U pls help me identify my ibanez?

        : : …2 vol…2 tone…twin humbuckers… fingerboard …..old ibanez logo…. looks like the rickenbacker style…
        : : Serial num :l770408

        : :
        : : pls help…..if U can….THANKS A LOT…..

        : : -wylde-

  5. Model 79 acustic guitar
    ed

    About a year ago a Ibanez model 79 acuctic guitar ;vintage 1970+ -; wasstolen from my house .I would like to find another one.Can anyone help me find one?Please send e-Mail.
    thanks!!!!!!!!!
    Ed

    1. Re: guitar price
      jim

      : I am trying to find out the price of an Ibanez LR10, from ’79 or ’80.
      : Anyone with information about this guitar please write. It has never been played, w/all original paperwork, and store in a climate controled room.

      If it’s mint like it sounds,I’d hold out for $1000.They’re great guitars and very hard to find

    2. Re: guitar price
      Rick

      : I am trying to find out the price of an Ibanez LR10, from ’79 or ’80.
      : Anyone with information about this guitar please write. It has never been played, w/all original paperwork, and store in a climate controled room.

      :I am trying to find out what my guitar is worth. It’s a Marting D25-K made in 1983. great condition with hard shell case.

    3. Re: guitar price
      Rick Hewat

      : I am trying to find out the price of an Ibanez LR10, from ’79 or ’80.
      : Anyone with information about this guitar please write. It has never been played, w/all original paperwork, and store in a climate controled room.

      Hello, not sure if anyone has answered or whether you are still interested but I own an LR 10, have new since 1981. I am interested in another and sounds as if yours if pretty mint. They go used for around $600. You may be able to get $750. I would be interested in discussing it with you if you still have the guitar and are interested in selling it. Any pics to send? Thanks, Rick

    4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Keith
      Keith

      I am trying to find out the price of an Ibanez LR10, from ’79 or ’80.
      Anyone with information about this guitar please write. It has never been played, w/all original paperwork, and store in a climate controled room.

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