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In need of a replacement 12 string bridge for the 2402 Double neck.
I have a rare ibenez classical guitar made in Japan model 70 for sale. Make me an offer.
Hi,
I’m selling an Ibanez V390, that I bought either 1981 or 1982, The Tree of Life style. I was surprised to learn that are highly sought after. Looking for best ideas of where to sell it and price.
Thank you, Mark (Australia)
Hi Mark If you still have the Ibanez V 390 and wish to sell I am currently searching for that particular model guitar if it is good condition.
Regards
Greg.P
I’m restoring a Custom Agent and need an original pick guard / scratch plate . The ricoco one ,ornate with Ibanez and custom engraved .Any suggestions wekcomed
Hi
I have just purchased a Ibanez Concord 698m serial number 751112…. Can anyone please tell anything about this beautiful guitar??
Many thanks….
Where did you find the serial number on your guitar? I am an original owner of a Made in Japan Concord 698M from the 1970s, but there is no serial number.
Hi my dad found an Ibanez guitar some years ago and now I want to know what she worth. The note inside the guitar said “Ibanez concord model no. 10-15 ”
The numbers are not like the numbers of the Ibanez guitars I saw on internet so if someone now what it means, I’d like to know too XD
Thanks
I just bought an Ibanez acoustic champion C300 in great shape and wondered what year it was made and worth
I bought one a few months back for 79.00 and I have seen much higher prices between 300 to 400. I also had this guitar new as a kid…kinda of weird I ran into it. It sounds really great and the year is around 1977. There is not much info online about it. How does your sound?
This was the first guitar I bought. Birthday present to me in 1979. I still have it and it is great condition, sounds amazing. It’s about to turn 40 so thought that I’d have a look around and see what I could find out about it. I remember that I paid $169 and that was a heap of money then. Still play it, love it. Enjoy it. There’s not much info around then but most who have/have had one say that they sound really good.
Cheers
My 1 owner Black Eagle Bass is up for sale. If you are genuinely interested let me know and I will start the ball rolling and send you pics Thanks
What are you looking for $ wise, maybe we can negotiate a little.
Cheers
Ross
Hi there,
I’ve had a 1970-72 era model 367 classical from my late Dad who bought it around that time frame. It has a red cedar top with rosewood back and sides. All appears to be solid wood. Excellent resonance and tone after all these years. It’s fairly simple craftsmanship with no fancy bracing, nut, saddle, or binding. The marquette and headstock wood inlays are nicely done with a chain through cross or plus signs. Neck is mahogany. Headstock has rosewood veneer. I would love to find out more but google can’t pull up anything with several millions of results….
Hi all
I have a 1978 Ibanez Artist bass, the serial number is f786353 which I’ve been told means it was made in June 1978.
I was just wondering if anyone could tell me how much it would be worth as there doesn’t seem to be much information around.
Thank you
Hi can someone help me find some info on my 698e as I can’t seem to find much on net apart from a few photos. It’s got the abalone markings ibanez concord 698e jumbo. Amazing guitar but need to know more about it as my searches bring very little.
Ibanez
Artwood Series AW-60
It is hard to read but either 81120173D or B1120173D
It is signed, not a printed signature but an actual hand cursive signature of M Honda and the label is not like the 1978-80’s labels.
It is made in Japan
It has original Ibanez smooth tuner II machine heads
Inside on the neck block is printed 130165 with an “X” stamped below the number.
Is there any where here I can post pictures of it and the label?
You can go to this link and see the pictures of the guitar and the Label from inside the Guitar body
http://chettesblog.wordpress.com/ibanez-artwood-series-guitar/
One of the best basses ever build by Ibanez. Near mint condition, headstock was broken (just like most of the BE’s) but it’s repaired by a pro, great playability. Hardly to find on the world wide web. Please send me a mail for PICS
Do you still have it and for how much?
Sorry but it’s sold to a German Bassplayer. Thnx for your interest.
Do you still have it and for how much?
Is the bass still available?
Do you still have it for sale and how much?
Hi all! Just picked this gorgeous beast up for cheap! Can anyone tell me whats its worth? All I can find is its worth between about $1000 to $4500. Its in great shape. White w/gold hardware. Has a few dings. OHSC included. It also has the orignal Owners manual! ANy info or help is greatly appreciated.. :O)
HI CAN ANYONE HELP AS TO WHEN THIS BEAUTY WAS 1ST CONCEIVED,ORIGINS, VALUE OR ANYTHING……..SERIAL # :L777645
THANKS…………B
Hi all. I have an Ibanez Roadstar DX Bass guitar. Model # RB760GM Ser.# F860181. I can’t find anything out about this beautiful piece of equipment. I have searched various search engines, and it comes up in the searches, but when I go to the links, it is not actually listed. I have become very frustrated. Please help!! Thanks!
I’m looking for a 2399dx, I had one years ago and foolishly sold it when I was broke. Need another one, I just loved it but it was either that or my Les Paul, and the 2399dx drew the short straw. Can anyone help?
Approximate value of Ibanez GA 1205 and Ibanez Acoustic V300MH ?
looking for help ,ive tryed with most places i can think of,,i just cant find anyone that can give me a good knowledge of my guitar.. it is a small body ibanez original case perfect sound ,,but no one can give meanything to go on ,,just its vintage 1960s..most have a serial no. but mine dont just a model no…. if anyone can help i would appreciate it,,thanks
This popular thread has been given its own page : 1973 Ibanez Les Paul
: I believe I have a Les Paul from 1973. It appears to be Model 2398 (Natural). There is no serial number on it. It has Ibanez on the headstock, a bolt-on neck, a maple fretboard with painted on trapezoids. Can anyone tell me how I can verify that this is the correct model and year as there is no serial number. Thanks!
That is correct sir…I have the exact same guitar, but on the headstock instead of Ibanez, it says ZAPP written in electric font. Did yours come with a pickguard and switch cover? What type of humbuckers, etc? I just did the research. If you look in the 1973 catalog on the first page, it is the 2398 model, no serial number. They came out with the 2398 model again in 1975, but by that time they had included the serial numbers on the back.
I think we have the same guitar, man!
: I believe I have a Les Paul from 1973. It appears to be Model 2398 (Natural). There is no serial number on it. It has Ibanez on the headstock, a bolt-on neck, a maple fretboard with painted on trapezoids. Can anyone tell me how I can verify that this is the correct model and year as there is no serial number. Thanks!
: : I believe I have a Les Paul from 1973. It appears to be Model 2398 (Natural). There is no serial number on it. It has Ibanez on the headstock, a bolt-on neck, a maple fretboard with painted on trapezoids. Can anyone tell me how I can verify that this is the correct model and year as there is no serial number. Thanks!
they dont have serial number, they are pre-lawsuit
: : : I believe I have a Les Paul from 1973. It appears to be Model 2398 (Natural). There is no serial number on it. It has Ibanez on the headstock, a bolt-on neck, a maple fretboard with painted on trapezoids. Can anyone tell me how I can verify that this is the correct model and year as there is no serial number. Thanks!
: they dont have serial number, they are pre-lawsuit
: : : : I believe I have a Les Paul from 1973. It appears to be Model 2398 (Natural). There is no serial number on it. It has Ibanez on the headstock, a bolt-on neck, a maple fretboard with painted on trapezoids. Can anyone tell me how I can verify that this is the correct model and year as there is no serial number. Thanks!
You are correct, sir aahhh hhaaahaaaaa! (Ed McMahon)
I believe I have a Les Paul from 1973. It appears to be Model 2398 (Natural). There is no serial number on it. It has Ibanez on the headstock, a bolt-on neck, a maple fretboard with painted on trapezoids. Can anyone tell me how I can verify that this is the correct model and year as there is no serial number. Thanks!
Can any one give me any info on an Ibanez V306BK acoustic. Also my father has an older Ibanez that looks like a Gibson Hummingbird. Any info on these guitars would be greatly appreciated
1990-1991? Any idea what the value is on this? Excelllent condition..blue night color.
Anybody interested in this guitar in very good condition, anyone have a current value?
Im looking for any and all info on my 77′ Ibanez Cream White Les Paul Custom. The serial number is G770560. It is my understanding that this is a "post" Lawsuit era? There are Stars on the the tuners and it has gold hardware. If anyone has info on how much its worth, please contact me at [email protected]
Thank You.
: Im looking for any and all info on my 77′ Ibanez Cream White Les Paul Custom. The serial number is G770560. It is my understanding that this is a "post" Lawsuit era? There are Stars on the the tuners and it has gold hardware. If anyone has info on how much its worth, please contact me at [email protected]
: Thank You.
I have ’77 Tuxedo custom. These are "post Lawsuit" this is determined by the "tulip" rather than "open book" head stock that was Gibsons law suit point.Mine has the gold star tuners as well. Great playing guitar ( I have a Gibson LP as well) there are only slight tonal differences and a little fret edge to the Ibanez…all in all not sure what the value is…I see them ocasionally on E-Bay etc. for around $400.00.
please information bass ibanez "road bass 808
coleur white year? factory ?
I purchased this guitar back in ’78 and I’ve been researching it without any luck. I even called the dealer where I purchased it and he doesn’t have any info. The serial number inside the sound box is 780316. There is no letter preceding the serial number. Anybody ever run across this particular model and do you have any info?
: I have an Ibanez 637 "Vintage "- serial no. 780418 which I bought in Liverpool u.k. in about 1980
does anybody know where I can find tuning pegs for my 1977 Ibanez LP Standard?
I’ve recently bought an Ibanez violin bas from 1976. Does anyone has details about this bass? Thanks!
Is it a copy a Hofner bass like Paul McCartney’s, or a copy of a Gibson EB-0 violin bass?
I purchased a 1983 Ibanez AM205 and someone put an aftermarket tremlo on it. I want to bring it back to original with a gold plated Gibralter bridge and a gold quick-change tailpiece.
i was given a guitar a year or so ago, one that was purchased probably 10 or so years ago, its an ibanez acoustic electric but i cant seem to find the model anywhere on the guitar or even match its picture to anything online. How do i figure out what model it is and how much it is worth? i just want to know what im dealing with here, THanks!
Hi:
I have acquired an Ibanez Concord 12 string guitar with a butterly on it and I’ve done some research on the computer to try and find out what it’s worth or the year it’s been made in and I haven’t come up with much. There seems to be a hummingbird model and a dove one, not a butterfly one, so I just wanted to know if you have knowledge about what I have. My friend wants to play it and I need to know this in case I want to sell it to him. Thank you for your expertise.
Sincerely,
Katherine
Hello – I have a cream white RB800 in nice shape. I played it professionally for many years, and now I’m into racing cars and the bass is sitting doing nothing. How much would you want to pay for it, with the OHSC?
Cheers,
John in NJ
[email protected]
I have this guitar and I would like to find out the year when it was made. The serial number on the badge says E772108. Thanks for help!
: I have this guitar and I would like to find out the year when it was made. The serial number on the badge says E772108. Thanks for help!
it was made in may of 1977 and was the 2108th guitar made
What is a good price to get for this if i list on Ebay or at a guitar show? Anyone help me out?
Thanks… RUSH RULES!
What is this thing worth?It’s a good looking old ax,but is there a market?
: What is this thing worth?It’s a good looking old ax,but is there a market?
From what I’ve found it’s a 1965 Ibanez 2103,the whammy bar is missing,I use it as a daily player.
My email is [email protected]. Any other info would be cool! Jimmy
Hi there
I recently bought an old hollow body Ibanez electric guitar, is looks quite old, and has a sticker on it that says super 70’s on the back, the only seriel number i can find says D764024 ? Does anybody know exactly what is is, or how much it’s actually worth. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Travis
: Hi there
: I recently bought an old hollow body Ibanez electric guitar, is looks quite old, and has a sticker on it that says super 70’s on the back, the only seriel number i can find says D764024 ? Does anybody know exactly what is is, or how much it’s actually worth. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
: Thanks
: Travis
awesome guitar it is a lawsuit super 70s are th pickups best ive ever heard
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Ibanez roadster bass (RB800)
: Yeah, this bass is awesome. Bought mine in 87 in san antonio, tx. played it for about 4 years and put it away. Today just opened it back up. Shiny black beauty! Still sounds great even after storage of 17 years….
: Kenyon Jentz
:
: : I bought my 1981 Japanese Ibanez Roadstar RB800 4-string Bass brand new in NYC in 1981! It was a truly horrific Fire Engine Red with tiny metallic flakey sparkles when i got it. 26 years later, and its dulled down to a pretty cool looking deeper red. She’s got "Ibanez RB800. The Ultimate Expression Of Craftsmanship" along the body, just above the neck. (Bolt-On Neck, Arrow shaped Headstock) She also has the Fender type PUps and all-active system. The neck is really skinny for a bass, even narrower than my Fender Jazz Bass. I LOVE this bass. I’ve used her constantly for almost 26 years now!
: : In session it’s sound just outclasses Fenders, Ricky’s and even a couple of Alembic’s I’ve used. I’ve had clients request a "Grunting Precision Bass sound…" in a session, and after about 3 mins on an Ashdown 4×10 tube combo, and 5 mins on my Ibanez, I had the producer saying "Thats the fattest grunt i’ve ever heard…" (He’s obviously never met my mum!) I went through the entire 80’s with her doing "Slap Bass" sessions, Jazz sessions, Rock, Blues etc etc. BUT… My Ibanez RB800 truly excells in the "Funk Bass" dept. The action on her 2 octave superscale neck is **** ing amazing.
: : It’s never fretted out or choked. The Frets did actually turn green though!!! Against the dark Rosewood board and the deep red neck, it looked sort of cool, but even on a new set of strings she was starting to sound a bit tired. I got her refretted in Boston (94) and the guy who did the job said that she had the wildest feel he’s ever played. With a set of Med long scale strings, the action at the 12th fret is just slightly higher than my 75 Gibson LP Standard! In 26 years, she’s been pro setup only TWICE and refretted ONCE! She’s so well setup, that if i want to, i can actually play just a little more behind the frets, and give her a Ricky or PBass "Grunt" or do lead lines on her.
: : After 26 years, my only gripes about her is 1: THAT colour!
: : 2: When the 9volt battery runs out, things get ugly. All of a sudden it’s fizz, fizz, fart……nothing! So i always keep a spare few 9volt batts in the original Ibanez RB800 Case (built like a tank!)
: : Not too bad a list of gripes really i think. I cant say enough about my RB800. It can also do Dub Reggae effortlessly too… I’m going into the studio today, where i’m producing and playing guitar/bass on a truly amazing Singer/Songwriters debut album. I’ll take her out of her case, look at her and go "Uuuuugh what the **** was i thinking about with this colour!" plug her in and put down 10 hours worth of excellent sounding bass tracks.
: : Cant say anymore about her.
: : I would never think of selling her, but am looking for another one (NOT RED!) I’d love to know what the wood is under the paint. If i do ever see another one for sale, i’d buy it, and get my Red RB800 stripped and Nitro’d natural.
: : Big Al
: : Audio Slave
: : The Sonic Kitchen Studio
i have an rb800 sitting in my closet in the original hard case. its a pearly white color. i’m willing to sell at the right price. email me at [email protected]. its in mint condition except for a small chip on the headstock.
Yeah, this bass is awesome. Bought mine in 87 in san antonio, tx. played it for about 4 years and put it away. Today just opened it back up. Shiny black beauty! Still sounds great even after storage of 17 years….
Kenyon Jentz
: I bought my 1981 Japanese Ibanez Roadstar RB800 4-string Bass brand new in NYC in 1981! It was a truly horrific Fire Engine Red with tiny metallic flakey sparkles when i got it. 26 years later, and its dulled down to a pretty cool looking deeper red. She’s got "Ibanez RB800. The Ultimate Expression Of Craftsmanship" along the body, just above the neck. (Bolt-On Neck, Arrow shaped Headstock) She also has the Fender type PUps and all-active system. The neck is really skinny for a bass, even narrower than my Fender Jazz Bass. I LOVE this bass. I’ve used her constantly for almost 26 years now!
: In session it’s sound just outclasses Fenders, Ricky’s and even a couple of Alembic’s I’ve used. I’ve had clients request a "Grunting Precision Bass sound…" in a session, and after about 3 mins on an Ashdown 4×10 tube combo, and 5 mins on my Ibanez, I had the producer saying "Thats the fattest grunt i’ve ever heard…" (He’s obviously never met my mum!) I went through the entire 80’s with her doing "Slap Bass" sessions, Jazz sessions, Rock, Blues etc etc. BUT… My Ibanez RB800 truly excells in the "Funk Bass" dept. The action on her 2 octave superscale neck is **** ing amazing.
: It’s never fretted out or choked. The Frets did actually turn green though!!! Against the dark Rosewood board and the deep red neck, it looked sort of cool, but even on a new set of strings she was starting to sound a bit tired. I got her refretted in Boston (94) and the guy who did the job said that she had the wildest feel he’s ever played. With a set of Med long scale strings, the action at the 12th fret is just slightly higher than my 75 Gibson LP Standard! In 26 years, she’s been pro setup only TWICE and refretted ONCE! She’s so well setup, that if i want to, i can actually play just a little more behind the frets, and give her a Ricky or PBass "Grunt" or do lead lines on her.
: After 26 years, my only gripes about her is 1: THAT colour!
: 2: When the 9volt battery runs out, things get ugly. All of a sudden it’s fizz, fizz, fart……nothing! So i always keep a spare few 9volt batts in the original Ibanez RB800 Case (built like a tank!)
: Not too bad a list of gripes really i think. I cant say enough about my RB800. It can also do Dub Reggae effortlessly too… I’m going into the studio today, where i’m producing and playing guitar/bass on a truly amazing Singer/Songwriters debut album. I’ll take her out of her case, look at her and go "Uuuuugh what the **** was i thinking about with this colour!" plug her in and put down 10 hours worth of excellent sounding bass tracks.
: Cant say anymore about her.
: I would never think of selling her, but am looking for another one (NOT RED!) I’d love to know what the wood is under the paint. If i do ever see another one for sale, i’d buy it, and get my Red RB800 stripped and Nitro’d natural.
: Big Al
: Audio Slave
: The Sonic Kitchen Studio
It’s now 2019 and I’m down sizing my guitar collection. I bought a Squire Jazz bass for a Zep tribute and that fell to shit. My buddy sanded down the neck and put a Fender Jazz decal on her, then restained the neck. Plays really well and I found a Corona neck plate for it. Took her out a few times and everybody loves this counterfeit bass. The issue is that I have an old 87 RB800 that puts everything to shame. I’m a lead guitarist who doubled on bass through the years and my hands are not large. This neck is skinnier than anything I’ve played and is 24 frets. I can bend notes at the 15th fret like a Les Paul. I’m torn as to which bass I should keep and I think the Ibanez just won out due to playability and sound. The only thing I hate is the ugly tomato red color. UGH! This old girl might be ugly, but can she ever play live and in the studio!
At 32 years old, I just can’t part with her. I’m now 60 myself and don’t see my hands getting any stronger and the aches and pains are starting to creep in lately. I think I’d better keep this old gal around and consider a new paint job?
Hi,
I don’t know where to ask this, so I’m asking here.
Do you know where a replacement “Ibanez RB800. The Ultimate Expression Of Craftsmanship” decal can be found?
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you
hi I have got an ibanez vantage vs-600r it says made in japan on it the serial n umber is 1090665 can anyone confirm this and what factory
Hi there ,
I OWN AN IBANEZ CONCORD (MODEL 79) 6 STRING ACOUSTIC AND I WISH TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE GUITAR . I BELIEVE IT TO HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE 70’s BUT CAN FIND NO TRACE OF IT ANYWHERE . IS THERE ANYBODY WHO MIGHT BE ABLE TO FILL ME IN PLEASE ?
I purchased this in 1985 and was wondering what it is worth today. Anyone have an idea?
I Saw One @ A music store for $250.00
i have a
ibanez bass the body is an excact replica of a rickenbaker 4001 the serial number is b855718 made in japan any help on rarity or value…i have heard that rickenbaker denies these even exist but i am looking at mine right now……………thanx
RIC denies they exist until you try to sell one on ebay. They are nicely made clones. Is yours a set neck or bolt on?
: i have a
: ibanez bass the body is an excact replica of a rickenbaker 4001 the serial number is b855718 made in japan any help on rarity or value…i have heard that rickenbaker denies these even exist but i am looking at mine right now……………thanx
Halo, I have an Ibanez Roadstar Series, [F713843] Can you advise me of which year this was Manufactured and the estimated worth?
I appreciate your assistance
Warm Regards
I once owned a 2399DX L5s copy and want one back: can any one help me?
Hi Richard,
I will soon post one on Ebay – all original. My first serious guitar, to be honest, bought it 25 years ago.
Are you still searching?
I also have one, purchased 35 years ago. My first guitar. Other than the tytpical fading of anodizing, it’s in near perfect condition. Still looking?
What does anyone know about a 1977-78 Ibanez artist model 2605 jumbo guitar?
hEY sURFING THE WEB FOUND
Hi Anyone knows facts about my awesome guitar.It printed "Made In Korea" back at the neck.Serial S93123719. Great guitar, one of my favourites…
owner of ibanez custom agent. desperately searching for replacement machinehead after accident. gold plated with star logo! drop me an email anyone!
i got avintage 1973 copy of les paul professional 2372. idont see any serial numbers maybe i dont know where to look. real nice guitar plays good i bought it thinking it was a les paul .but i got my feelings hurt . will i be able to get my money back out of it 2500?
I was given an Ibanez Road Star ll with a J830879 number on the back plate – I cannot find any information about it = can you help?? thanks so much
Your Roadstar 2 was made in january 1983
: I was given an Ibanez Road Star ll with a J830879 number on the back plate – I cannot find any information about it = can you help?? thanks so much
83 Road Start is very well respected, sought after guitar…but the number of musicians who love them is fairly small. Depending on features and conditions I see them sold on e-bay for 300-700 dollars
looking for tunning keys for a 1979 ibanez bass$$$$$$$
Am looking for an old Ibanez Flying V Bass 2387B.
If any one has one they are looking to sell please get in touch with me.
Many thanks.
I’m selling one on ebay item=260326721563
: Am looking for an old Ibanez Flying V Bass 2387B.
: If any one has one they are looking to sell please get in touch with me.
My email is [email protected]
: Many thanks.
serial# L 8116504…anyone know where to look for replacment tone knobs for this model? I can’t even find any references to it.
Arley