If you wanted a total history of Ibanez you´d have go back to 1908 when a company named Hoshino began as a sheet music store and later music products distributor in Nagoya Japan.
If you wanted a little less completeness than that you´d go back about forty-five when Hoshino began distributing a Spanish guitar named Ibanez. Or perhaps you´d simply go to the Mid 60´s when Hoshino, who by that time had purchased the rights to the Ibanez name, began shipping incredibly funky looking guitars to the United States, many of which were actually sold in department stores.
See also: The Ibanez Electric Guitar Book
But for most of us, Ibanez pretty much begins almost 30 years ago, when Hoshino opened an office near Philadelphia, PA for more efficiently distributing Ibanez guitars to the United States. Most of those guitars were Ibanez´ famous high quality (but very inexpensive) copies of just about everythingyou name it, we probably made a version of it. At that time many American instruments were going through an unfortunate period of increasing prices with decreasing quality, and these copies hit a ready market.
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Hi there! I’m in desperate need to learn more about the Ibanez Talman electric guitar. I know about the various models made like the TC825 and TC420 but what I’m truly after is the story behind how this great instrument was born. I’m also in knowing what had happened to the Talman of late…has it been discontinued? Are they easy to find in the UK (where i am) any help would be truly appreciated. If any body has any links to websites with the information on, again I’d be most grateful. Thank you!
did you have any luck with this? I have a talman TC530 (one of the very first). I’m interested if you have any info.
i have a near mint condition jpm100 p2..for sale… absolutely no dings..the ever so lightest pick swirls which can barely be seen…email for picks serious buyers only….make me an offer …this is a collectors item….NEAR MINT! or call AL 917-689-8936
Is your P2 still for sale?
E-mail me at [email protected]
Does any know where I may be able to look on the net to find an Ibanez CN100
: Does any know where I may be able to look on the net to find an Ibanez CN100
I AM THE PROUD OWNER OF A BLACK IBANEZ CN 100 ANY QUESTIONS ANSWERED
i just got a guitar called a glacier i was told it was made by dave ibanez tim ibanezs son but i know nothing about it and no one seems to know anything either suposedly its one of 10 that are out now but they havnt been patented yet so i have the only one that has actuly been released. can anyone tell me anything about this thing??????
I am sending this message to all.
I want to crate my own giutar and I need help.
If you have something (plans) about making Ibanez RG series please send me on my e-mail. Thanks for your help.
is my Rg340 series ibanez a keeper or a dumper ? it needs a little work, but i was wondering on a scale of 1-10 how good it is plz…thanx!
: is my Rg340 series ibanez a keeper or a dumper ? it needs a little work, but i was wondering on a scale of 1-10 how good it is plz…thanx!
do not make the same mistake i did…do not dump that guitar . i sold mine and now i can’t find another one… i miss that guitar, nothing plays like it..it is defenetly worth fixing esspesialy for a new retail of about 1200$.. plz send pics of your guitar so i can remember the quality of an ibanez… i sure hope you keep it.
I just purchased an Ibanez Model 645 Acoustic Guitar. It reads Ibanez York Model 645 on the inside label. I got it for $$. It does play pretty good aside needing new strings. When was this produced? My guess is 1978 or so, How much is the value?
One of those 645 a’s (produced in 1974, ibanez vintage model 645a) in fair condition (missing one of the circular fret inlays, a broken string, some neck damage) sold in 2012 for almost 2 grand. I’m sure yours is worth some $$ too! Take care of your 645a!!! I have one too (a vintage), she plays beautifully. They were worth about $400 back in ’74. My grandmother bought mine for my uncle in ’92 for about $150 & it got handed down to me 2 years ago.
Bought mine brand new at a guitar store in colorado springs for about 200 dollars. i love it but it needs to be refurbished.
Well, I got mine in 1976. Worth a good 50 or 60 bucks now, but cost over $189.00 then. Apparently, age doesn’t have any value in guitars nowadays.
Hello,
the Akustikguitar Ibanez 645 is Made 1975 and kost at 1975, 390,00 Dollar!
I am looking for an AS200. Seller would have to ship it to Spain ( i would pay for the shipping of course )
: I am looking for an AS200. Seller would have to ship it to Spain ( i would pay for the shipping of course )
I have an ’82 AS-200 that is all original (I bought it new in ’82) that I may be willing to sell. It’s from the prime era (early ’80’s) for the model, so it’s a good one.
: : I am looking for an AS200. Seller would have to ship it to Spain ( i would pay for the shipping of course )
: I have an ’82 AS-200 that is all original (I bought it new in ’82) that I may be willing to sell. It’s from the prime era (early ’80’s) for the model, so it’s a good one.
I am also looking to buy an early 80’s as-200–I live in NYC–any help would be great!
I am desperately looking for an Ibanez as200, or JSM100. Any help would be great. Please email me [email protected]
I am desperately looking for an Ibanez as200, or JSM100. Any help would be great. Please email me [email protected]
I bought it as a collectors piece. Never played by me. In excellent condition, everything perfectly fuctional: non-recessed trem, solid tuners, powerful original pickups. Comes with original HSC. $500 obo.
you still have this guitar for sale?
: I bought it as a collectors piece. Never played by me. In excellent condition, everything perfectly fuctional: non-recessed trem, solid tuners, powerful original pickups. Comes with original HSC. $500 obo.
: Do you still have this guitar for sale?
Let me know.
Thanks
Katy
I am looking for an AM50 in black. What I would pay would be based on condition.
I have an 83 that is a sunburst great condition couple of tiny dings on the headstock.
: I am looking for an AM50 in black. What I would pay would be based on condition.
I am looking for an Ibanez hardrocker bridge or hardrocker bridge parts. I need:
1saddle
5 string holder screw parts
tremolo bar
fingers crossed
patina
I’m looking for a 93′ model year RG770 in the purple neon color. I would consider buying other colors as well including deluxe models. I am also looking for a PGM100 in any condition as long as playability is not hindered.
: I’m looking for a 93′ model year RG770 in the purple neon color. I would consider buying other colors as well including deluxe models. I am also looking for a PGM100 in any condition as long as playability is not hindered.
show me a picture please!!
I’m interested in purchasing an Ibanez XV500 for my daughters 15th
birthday. Please email me with any info. Thanks in advance for your assistance….. JL
Hello, writing from Australia, just picked up a 1981 AS200 guitar. I am wanting info on the controls, more specifically what the function of the second three position switch furtherest from the neck. Thanks in advance.
MQ
I own an Ibanez Artist, small body, believed to be quite old,think pre sixties, may want to sell ,would like a price. help !
How much do I have to pay for a used Ibanez Concord 647? Is it an expensive guitar. It looks cool. Is it still built by Ibanez?
Hi, I’d like to know the price of my acoustic guitar: it’s an ibanez concord model 684. I know that in 1978 it costed 498,00 DM (german price), but I want to know its evaluation today (2003).
I also have an Ibanez Concord, model 684BK, Gibson Hummingbird style in black – looks fantastic even though tis got the odd ding and some strange wear to the rear of the sound hole (caused by a clip on magnetic pick up maybe). It has an under bridge transducer pcik up and jack socket but no on-board controls. Serial number is V60726. Can anyone tell me thage and an approx value.
I have a very rare circa:1968/Gibson by Ibanez guitar..it is blond.with gold pickups..and ivory inlays..no serial numbers…it is a Japenese made guitar..A es-335 copy…looking to find a blue book value on it..anyone haver an idea???
Thanks…Jay
Looking for a PM20 NT or BK.
: Looking for a PM20 NT or BK.
Got one. Still looking?
: : Looking for a PM20 NT or BK.
: Got one. Still looking?
Eric, Did you sell your PM 20 as I am still looking. Chris
Item number: 3726387693
Item number: 3726387693
Hi. John Curtin of Topaz Studio in Limerick Ireland.
I have an old Sunburst Ibanez Solid Electric with two raised pickups and chunky tremelo arm. Any idea of value/interest(Great Condition)
+++++ I need wiring for Ibanez Roadstar Series II RS440
Many Thanks.
I want to put my old Ibanez back together. I need a neck. It was an EX series with Lock nuts on it…I still have the hardware but need a good neck
Searching for a Ibanez JS 2CH. Need help. Thanks.
hoe much would i be looking at for an Ibanez JS 2CH. Thanks.
Searching for a Ibanez PM20 NT. Need help. Thanks.
: Looking for a Ibanez PM20 NT or BK.
: Searching for a Ibanez PM20 NT. Need help. Thanks.
I’m selling one on eBay right now. Auction ends today.
I asked on Ebay if it was a possibility to ship your guitar to France but I have Had no answer or the answer was send at a no more valid email adress. Too bad !!!
Thanks for answering .
I would like to know the price of an Ibanez-Maccaferri Acoustik, built in 1981.
urgent
I’m looking for a used Ibanez AS200 in the 750 – 1500 dollar range. Please let let me know by email rather than by responding on this message board.
Mickey – [email protected]
im looking for a black flyinv black body with yellow pokadotts e-mail me with pic and info…
I am looking for a Black and White Flying V guitar (if you do find one please send a picture and a price.
My whammy bar is really lose on my Jem. Its a Lo Pro Edge trem system. Is there any way to stiffen it up? Thanks
I don’t have that guitar, but I have a suggestion. One, I would try tightening the bar by turning it in more, or if the mounting is loose, take off the back of the guitar (if that’s possible) and check it out. The place where it goes in might be mounted with a loose screw, or it might need to be hot-glued with a glue gun, I’ve found that to help with guitar problems. Please be careful when working with ur guitar though, you don’t want to break anything.
My whammy bar is really low on my Jem. Its a Lo Pro Edge trem system. Is there any way to stiffen it up? Thanks
I am looking for an Ibanez XV500, either pink/purple or blue/darkblue, depending on the condition I offer $300 or more, plz email me with pics of it if you have one, my email is [email protected].
I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
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I have a LS340MS, blue starburst that I bought in 1990. The descriptions below would pretty much match the axe I have. Nice low action, thin neck, sounds very sweet and sophisticated. The flat top has puckered round the sound hole, some really sloppy paint work at the factory, really glossy finish which has been scraped all to hell, but sounds nice. I’ve been doing a lot of finger-picking which is a bit challenging as the strings seem quite close together (or am I just being clumsy)… Wish there were more info about this guitars.
: i own one too and only paid $150 bucks for it. i love this guitar… it is my favorite acoustic i have EVER played cuz my hands are so friggen huge…. it’s a beautiful guitar and sounds real good too
: : : I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
: : They made quite a few models of the lonestar, this series was designed
: : more for an Electric guitar player with 6 in a line headstock and a
: : rthinner profile neck, these ran throgh the mid 1980’s
: : LONESTAR SERIES
: : Model: LS380
: : Description: Spr, birdseye map, map nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984
: : Model: LS370
: : Description: Spr, fl map, map nk, map fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984
: : Model: LS305TV
: : Description: 1-cut, spr, mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300MS
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr,
: : Marine sb mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300BK
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : spr, blk mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : spr, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: : Model: LS335
: : Description: Dreadnought, 1-cut,
: : spr, thin body, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1986-
: : Model: LS510
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : blk spr, map, mah nk, rw fb, triangles 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1986-
: : Model: LS550
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr, fl map,
: : shell bnd, nato nk, rw fb, triangles, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: : LONESTAR ELECTRIC SERIES
: : Model: LE300
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr, nat mah,
: : mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs, piezo br pu
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE405
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : oval sh, nato nk, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE420
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, mah,
: : oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE450
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t, nylon
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE520
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : no sh, rw fb, piezo, humbucker, 2v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
I have a LS340MS, blue starburst that I bought in 1990. The descriptions below would pretty much match the axe I have. Nice low action, thin neck, sounds very sweet and sophisticated. The flat top have puckered round the sound hole, some really sloppy paint work at the factory, really glossy finish which has been scraped all to hell, but sounds nice. I’ve been doing a lot of finger-picking which is a bit challenging as the strings seem quite close together (or am I just being clumsy)… Wish there were more info about this guitars.
: i own one too and only paid $150 bucks for it. i love this guitar… it is my favorite acoustic i have EVER played cuz my hands are so friggen huge…. it’s a beautiful guitar and sounds real good too
: : : I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
: : They made quite a few models of the lonestar, this series was designed
: : more for an Electric guitar player with 6 in a line headstock and a
: : rthinner profile neck, these ran throgh the mid 1980’s
: : LONESTAR SERIES
: : Model: LS380
: : Description: Spr, birdseye map, map nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984
: : Model: LS370
: : Description: Spr, fl map, map nk, map fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984
: : Model: LS305TV
: : Description: 1-cut, spr, mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300MS
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr,
: : Marine sb mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300BK
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : spr, blk mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : spr, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: : Model: LS335
: : Description: Dreadnought, 1-cut,
: : spr, thin body, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1986-
: : Model: LS510
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : blk spr, map, mah nk, rw fb, triangles 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1986-
: : Model: LS550
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr, fl map,
: : shell bnd, nato nk, rw fb, triangles, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: : LONESTAR ELECTRIC SERIES
: : Model: LE300
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr, nat mah,
: : mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs, piezo br pu
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE405
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : oval sh, nato nk, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE420
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, mah,
: : oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE450
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t, nylon
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE520
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : no sh, rw fb, piezo, humbucker, 2v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: i own one too and only paid $150 bucks for it. i love this guitar… it is my favorite acoustic i have EVER played cuz my hands are so friggen huge…. it’s a beautiful guitar and sounds real good too
: : : I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
: : They made quite a few models of the lonestar, this series was designed
: : more for an Electric guitar player with 6 in a line headstock and a
: : rthinner profile neck, these ran throgh the mid 1980’s
: : LONESTAR SERIES
: : Model: LS380
: : Description: Spr, birdseye map, map nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984
: : Model: LS370
: : Description: Spr, fl map, map nk, map fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984
: : Model: LS305TV
: : Description: 1-cut, spr, mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300MS
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr,
: : Marine sb mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300BK
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : spr, blk mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : spr, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: : Model: LS335
: : Description: Dreadnought, 1-cut,
: : spr, thin body, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1986-
: : Model: LS510
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : blk spr, map, mah nk, rw fb, triangles 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1986-
: : Model: LS550
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr, fl map,
: : shell bnd, nato nk, rw fb, triangles, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: : LONESTAR ELECTRIC SERIES
: : Model: LE300
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr, nat mah,
: : mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs, piezo br pu
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE405
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : oval sh, nato nk, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE420
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, mah,
: : oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE450
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t, nylon
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE520
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : no sh, rw fb, piezo, humbucker, 2v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
This popular thread has been given its own page : Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS340RS
: : I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
: They made quite a few models of the lonestar, this series was designed
: more for an Electric guitar player with 6 in a line headstock and a
: rthinner profile neck, these ran throgh the mid 1980’s
: LONESTAR SERIES
: Model: LS370
: Description: Spr, fl map, map nk, map fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984
I have an Ibanez Lonestar LS305TV and I can find very little information about this particular model. Do you know where I can go to get the listed value?
Any help would be appreciated.
I have an LS 300 and love it. Bought it new in 85 and it sounds better now than when it was new. Do you have any idea of value?: : I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
: They made quite a few models of the lonestar, this series was designed
: more for an Electric guitar player with 6 in a line headstock and a
: rthinner profile neck, these ran throgh the mid 1980’s
: LONESTAR SERIES
: Model: LS380
: Description: Spr, birdseye map, map nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984
: Model: LS370
: Description: Spr, fl map, map nk, map fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984
: Model: LS305TV
: Description: 1-cut, spr, mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300MS
: Description: Dreadnought, spr,
: Marine sb mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300BK
: Description: Dreadnought,
: spr, blk mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300
: Description: Dreadnought,
: spr, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: Model: LS335
: Description: Dreadnought, 1-cut,
: spr, thin body, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1986-
: Model: LS510
: Description: Dreadnought,
: blk spr, map, mah nk, rw fb, triangles 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1986-
: Model: LS550
: Description: Dreadnought, spr, fl map,
: shell bnd, nato nk, rw fb, triangles, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: LONESTAR ELECTRIC SERIES
: Model: LE300
: Description: Dreadnought, spr, nat mah,
: mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs, piezo br pu
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE405
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: oval sh, nato nk, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE420
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, mah,
: oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE450
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t, nylon
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE520
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: no sh, rw fb, piezo, humbucker, 2v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: : I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
: They made quite a few models of the lonestar, this series was designed
: more for an Electric guitar player with 6 in a line headstock and a
: rthinner profile neck, these ran throgh the mid 1980’s
: LONESTAR SERIES
: Model: LS380
: Description: Spr, birdseye map, map nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984
: Model: LS370
: Description: Spr, fl map, map nk, map fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984
: Model: LS305TV
: Description: 1-cut, spr, mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300MS
: Description: Dreadnought, spr,
: Marine sb mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300BK
: Description: Dreadnought,
: spr, blk mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300
: Description: Dreadnought,
: spr, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: Model: LS335
: Description: Dreadnought, 1-cut,
: spr, thin body, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1986-
: Model: LS510
: Description: Dreadnought,
: blk spr, map, mah nk, rw fb, triangles 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1986-
: Model: LS550
: Description: Dreadnought, spr, fl map,
: shell bnd, nato nk, rw fb, triangles, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: LONESTAR ELECTRIC SERIES
: Model: LE300
: Description: Dreadnought, spr, nat mah,
: mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs, piezo br pu
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE405
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: oval sh, nato nk, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE420
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, mah,
: oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE450
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t, nylon
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE520
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: no sh, rw fb, piezo, humbucker, 2v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
I have an Ibanez Lonestar series LS510BK SN 86070306D. Is there a code in the serial No. that indicates when it was made?
I damaged the original bridge trying to lower the action. I’ve modifyed an off the shelf bridge that’s adaquate but not great. Do you know of anyone who sells a suitable replacement bridge that will fit an LS510BK bridge saddle?
I can tell by it’s resonance the guitar is at least twenty years old. It sounds much better now than it did when it was new. I’d like to keep it another twenty years.
Thanks for your understanding.
Thanks in advance for helping find a suitable bridge.
Kind regards
Danny McDermott
I own one too, LS-510BK, bought in 86, i’ve found it’s value at http://www.guitareelectrique.com/argus_iba.html, but i think there must be an error. 190 Euros for such a good handcraftd guitar seems to be very low.
: : : I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
: : They made quite a few models of the lonestar, this series was designed
: : more for an Electric guitar player with 6 in a line headstock and a
: : rthinner profile neck, these ran throgh the mid 1980’s
: : LONESTAR SERIES
: : Model: LS380
: : Description: Spr, birdseye map, map nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984
: : Model: LS370
: : Description: Spr, fl map, map nk, map fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984
: : Model: LS305TV
: : Description: 1-cut, spr, mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300MS
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr,
: : Marine sb mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300BK
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : spr, blk mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: : Model: LS300
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : spr, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: : Model: LS335
: : Description: Dreadnought, 1-cut,
: : spr, thin body, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1986-
: : Model: LS510
: : Description: Dreadnought,
: : blk spr, map, mah nk, rw fb, triangles 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1986-
: : Model: LS550
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr, fl map,
: : shell bnd, nato nk, rw fb, triangles, 6 hs
: : Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: : LONESTAR ELECTRIC SERIES
: : Model: LE300
: : Description: Dreadnought, spr, nat mah,
: : mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs, piezo br pu
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE405
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : oval sh, nato nk, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE420
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, mah,
: : oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE450
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t, nylon
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: : Model: LE520
: : Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: : no sh, rw fb, piezo, humbucker, 2v/t
: : Approximate Dates: 1986
: I have an Ibanez Lonestar series LS510BK SN 86070306D. Is there a code in the serial No. that indicates when it was made?
: I damaged the original bridge trying to lower the action. I’ve modifyed an off the shelf bridge that’s adaquate but not great. Do you know of anyone who sells a suitable replacement bridge that will fit an LS510BK bridge saddle?
: I can tell by it’s resonance the guitar is at least twenty years old. It sounds much better now than it did when it was new. I’d like to keep it another twenty years.
: Thanks for your understanding.
: Thanks in advance for helping find a suitable bridge.
: Kind regards
: Danny McDermott
Anybody know if the top on a 305 is solid?
: : I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
: They made quite a few models of the lonestar, this series was designed
: more for an Electric guitar player with 6 in a line headstock and a
: rthinner profile neck, these ran throgh the mid 1980’s
: LONESTAR SERIES
: Model: LS380
: Description: Spr, birdseye map, map nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984
: Model: LS370
: Description: Spr, fl map, map nk, map fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984
: Model: LS305TV
: Description: 1-cut, spr, mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300MS
: Description: Dreadnought, spr,
: Marine sb mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300BK
: Description: Dreadnought,
: spr, blk mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300
: Description: Dreadnought,
: spr, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: Model: LS335
: Description: Dreadnought, 1-cut,
: spr, thin body, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1986-
: Model: LS510
: Description: Dreadnought,
: blk spr, map, mah nk, rw fb, triangles 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1986-
: Model: LS550
: Description: Dreadnought, spr, fl map,
: shell bnd, nato nk, rw fb, triangles, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: LONESTAR ELECTRIC SERIES
: Model: LE300
: Description: Dreadnought, spr, nat mah,
: mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs, piezo br pu
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE405
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: oval sh, nato nk, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE420
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, mah,
: oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE450
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t, nylon
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE520
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: no sh, rw fb, piezo, humbucker, 2v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
hi, i havea LS 340 LA with GOOTOH mech.
ansd serial nr. 89020401T. looks new.
i have no plan how much money i can get for this baby.
Thankyou for thet fentestic informattion . I still heve a LS300 accoustik I bought in 1986 and never heve pplayed a better accoustik guitar. The thinn neck is superb for fasster aktion of chords and for leading pplaying.
I donot think these are available for sele anymore . I wish they were becuase I would like new one .
: : I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
: They made quite a few models of the lonestar, this series was designed
: more for an Electric guitar player with 6 in a line headstock and a
: rthinner profile neck, these ran throgh the mid 1980’s
: LONESTAR SERIES
: Model: LS380
: Description: Spr, birdseye map, map nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984
: Model: LS370
: Description: Spr, fl map, map nk, map fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984
: Model: LS305TV
: Description: 1-cut, spr, mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300MS
: Description: Dreadnought, spr,
: Marine sb mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300BK
: Description: Dreadnought,
: spr, blk mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-85
: Model: LS300
: Description: Dreadnought,
: spr, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: Model: LS335
: Description: Dreadnought, 1-cut,
: spr, thin body, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1986-
: Model: LS510
: Description: Dreadnought,
: blk spr, map, mah nk, rw fb, triangles 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1986-
: Model: LS550
: Description: Dreadnought, spr, fl map,
: shell bnd, nato nk, rw fb, triangles, 6 hs
: Approximate Dates: 1984-86
: LONESTAR ELECTRIC SERIES
: Model: LE300
: Description: Dreadnought, spr, nat mah,
: mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs, piezo br pu
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE405
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: oval sh, nato nk, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE420
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, mah,
: oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE450
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t, nylon
: Approximate Dates: 1986
: Model: LE520
: Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
: no sh, rw fb, piezo, humbucker, 2v/t
: Approximate Dates: 1986
HI everyone
i have an LS300MS starburst blue is this a rare guitar and what are the worth thanks. jim
:
: HI everyone
: i have an LS300MS starburst blue is this a rare guitar and what are they worth thanks. jim
: I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, today’s value, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
They made quite a few models of the lonestar, this series was designed
more for an Electric guitar player with 6 in a line headstock and a
rthinner profile neck, these ran throgh the mid 1980’s
LONESTAR SERIES
Model: LS380
Description: Spr, birdseye map, map nk, rw fb, 6 hs
Approximate Dates: 1984
Model: LS370
Description: Spr, fl map, map nk, map fb, 6 hs
Approximate Dates: 1984
Model: LS305TV
Description: 1-cut, spr, mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
Approximate Dates: 1984-85
Model: LS300MS
Description: Dreadnought, spr,
Marine sb mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
Approximate Dates: 1984-85
Model: LS300BK
Description: Dreadnought,
spr, blk mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
Approximate Dates: 1984-85
Model: LS300
Description: Dreadnought,
spr, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
Approximate Dates: 1984-86
Model: LS335
Description: Dreadnought, 1-cut,
spr, thin body, nat mah, mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs
Approximate Dates: 1986-
Model: LS510
Description: Dreadnought,
blk spr, map, mah nk, rw fb, triangles 6 hs
Approximate Dates: 1986-
Model: LS550
Description: Dreadnought, spr, fl map,
shell bnd, nato nk, rw fb, triangles, 6 hs
Approximate Dates: 1984-86
LONESTAR ELECTRIC SERIES
Model: LE300
Description: Dreadnought, spr, nat mah,
mah nk, rw fb, 6 hs, piezo br pu
Approximate Dates: 1986
Model: LE405
Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
oval sh, nato nk, rw fb, piezo, v/t
Approximate Dates: 1986
Model: LE420
Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, mah,
oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t
Approximate Dates: 1986
Model: LE450
Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
oval sh, rw fb, piezo, v/t, nylon
Approximate Dates: 1986
Model: LE520
Description: Assym 1-cut, spr, nato,
no sh, rw fb, piezo, humbucker, 2v/t
Approximate Dates: 1986
I have one for sale in North Dallas area.
It is in impeccable condition.
I picked up a Korean made Strat look alike SN / 9101195 dark jewel blue color from a pawn shop. The pickup arrangement is dual humbuckers with single coil in the center. The finish is absolutely flawless with no nicks or dings. All the hardware is a black chrome except for the tuners which are bright chrome. The neck is satin maple with rosewood fingerboard and what some people call shark tooth inlays. The only thing that bothers me about this guitar is the Floyd Rose patented tremolo, (what a pain in the ass to tune and keep tuned).I will say this about it, it is a very fast guitar, very thin neck and very low action without string buzz. Just a quick question or two. Can anyone tell me when it was made and what the cost was when new. Thanks and keep shredding those calouses.
hey, i have a same kinda gear(EX 370FM) these are in fact low-end guitar mostly made in korea.comes with TRS tremelo (sux). they used some shitty pickups in this model. ibanez made it around 90–94 and brand new list price was around $599 i guess.
cheers
: I picked up a Korean made Strat look alike SN / 9101195 dark jewel blue color from a pawn shop. The pickup arrangement is dual humbuckers with single coil in the center. The finish is absolutely flawless with no nicks or dings. All the hardware is a black chrome except for the tuners which are bright chrome. The neck is satin maple with rosewood fingerboard and what some people call shark tooth inlays. The only thing that bothers me about this guitar is the Floyd Rose patented tremolo, (what a pain in the ass to tune and keep tuned).I will say this about it, it is a very fast guitar, very thin neck and very low action without string buzz. Just a quick question or two. Can anyone tell me when it was made and what the cost was when new. Thanks and keep shredding those calouses.
i believe it was made in 1991
: hey, i have a same kinda gear(EX 370FM) these are in fact low-end guitar mostly made in korea.comes with TRS tremelo (sux). they used some shitty pickups in this model. ibanez made it around 90–94 and brand new list price was around $599 i guess.
: cheers
: : I picked up a Korean made Strat look alike SN / 9101195 dark jewel blue color from a pawn shop. The pickup arrangement is dual humbuckers with single coil in the center. The finish is absolutely flawless with no nicks or dings. All the hardware is a black chrome except for the tuners which are bright chrome. The neck is satin maple with rosewood fingerboard and what some people call shark tooth inlays. The only thing that bothers me about this guitar is the Floyd Rose patented tremolo, (what a pain in the ass to tune and keep tuned).I will say this about it, it is a very fast guitar, very thin neck and very low action without string buzz. Just a quick question or two. Can anyone tell me when it was made and what the cost was when new. Thanks and keep shredding those calouses.
I´ve gotten an ibanez ex370fm in 1992, and back then I got it for $300 at L.A. gUITAR CENTER. It had a nice sound at the begining but i had to replace the freets, and after 5 years of heavy usage i replaced also the humbuckers. Still it has been my main instrument, i love its looks,but the tremolo bar it has a lousy engagement sistem. It is really hard to find one of those axes today; just try to find a single specimen of it on the net. If you know were to get one please write to me.
i just acquired a 1992 ibanez ex 370fm all gold hardware and in very good shape. it is antique violin finished. any idea on the value?
Looking to buy a used Ibanez PM 20 or Pm 100 for a fair reasonable price. Thanks
I own one, but I want to know more about them, production year, specs etc… I can’t find info anywhere! please help me!
If anyone can supply any info on the AE400TV it would be greatly appreciated. Ideally not ‘info’ connected with which nu-metal or rock act ‘suck’ there appears to be enough of that on this page already… Many thanks
I own an AE400TV, bought it at a pawn shop, it sounds great, has a twenty fret neck, with a cutout, and is an acoustic electric, Its a thin bodied guitar, sunburst coloring, My email is [email protected], i can send you a pic if you want.
i have a 1977 ibanez es340 mint condition, cherry wood electric guitar to sell. any buyers out there?
how much is a mint condition ibanez x series DT250 worth?
: how much is a mint condition ibanez x series DT250 worth?
where can I get one and do they come as lefties?
This popular thread has been given its own page : IBANEZ XV500 for sale!
: I have a 1987 Ibanez XV500 for sale. It’s the dark blue model. Please email me for pics or with any questions.
how much i want a mint or near mint one
I am interested in buying your guitar, how much do you want?
Hi! How much do you asking? Can you send to Brazil by ship too? If yes I can pay imediatly! Please reply because I’m very interesting, can you send for my e – mail some pics of her? Thanks =)
I have the same guitar and i love the thing i was wondering how much how original and case included? Also would love to get some pics if you still have it.
I also have an Ibanez xv-500 for sale on ebay right now. It is a 1984 with the original hardshell case. Check it out. Item #7422919871
which is the price of the guitar? how much do you want?
send me pictures
I wuld like to have information on the Ibanez XV500 for sale. Could you send pictures and asking price? Does it come with a case?
: I would like to have information on the Ibanez XV500 for sale. Could you send pictures and asking price? Does it come with a case?
: I wuld like to have information on the Ibanez XV500 for sale. Could you send pictures and asking price? Does it come with a case?
I have had an offer of $300… email me a YAHOO! ID and you can see the pictures…
I emailed you.. I offer 350 dollars, plz send some pics, [email protected]
: I have had an offer of $300… email me a YAHOO! ID and you can see the pictures…
very interested, can you mail me pictures?
[email protected]
I have a 1987 Ibanez XV500 for sale. It’s the dark blue model. Please email me for pics or with any questions.
My axe is in great shape for a 30 years old axe!
few cosmetic repairs makes it look awesome.
EMG kerry king +PA2 switch upgrade makes it sound like a ton of brick…
will put it on ebay and Reverb over the we
whammy bar and and original hardshell case included
there was only 750 of those make at the time…
price will be 1200$+250$ shipping
best Reggie
I’m looking for a decent Ibanez xv500 with case and whammy bar to buy.
im looking for 1 anyone have one for sale?
I bought the guitar in Germany in 1985 brand new from the window of the music store.
Played mostly on my acoustic for years and left the XV in the case. Put it away for decades and am only now going to try to sell it.
Info:
Guitar was made at the Terada Plant, Japan 1984
Production Number: 3283
There is one very small nick on the back corner of the instrument and the rest is mint.
I can send pics on request.
A similar XV 500 on ebay is priced at $699 and is not in as good of shape as mine so I am asking $600 in hopes of a quick sale.
The Ibanez lives in Virginia and shipping will be extra if required.
Thanks for your interest.
– Chris
Hello ive been looking for this guitar for a while
am intrested in buying it if you still have it.
i have a winie! and a pene
I’M INTERESTED TO BUY A IBANEZ JPM100 P1 (THE ONE WITH THE COLOURS IN RED, GREEN, YELLOW AND BLUE). I’VE GOT THE P2 MODEL SIGNED BY OWN JOHN PETRUCCI IN PERFECT CONDITION WITH CASE, IF SOMEONE´S IN SPAIN GOT THE P1 MODEL AND PREFER TO CHANGE THE GUITAR ABOUT THE MONEY WE CAN CAN TALK. IN THE CASE THAT YOU ARE NOT FROM SPAIN E-MAIL ME AND WE TALK TOO ABOUT THE CHANGE AND WE THINK THE BETTER WAY.
hello,
I am very interested in the Ibanez JPM model, i would be willing to make a trade, i have a Brand new EBMM JPM model in the Mystic Dream Paintjob i will trade. Thanx!
josh
: hello,
:I am interested in trading my JPM100 P3 for a EBMM.If you are still looking for a JPM let me know as I am actively searching for a EB.Thanks!
: I’M INTERESTED TO BUY A IBANEZ JPM100 P1 (THE ONE WITH THE COLOURS IN RED, GREEN, YELLOW AND BLUE). I’VE GOT THE P2 MODEL SIGNED BY OWN JOHN PETRUCCI IN PERFECT CONDITION WITH CASE, IF SOMEONE´S IN SPAIN GOT THE P1 MODEL AND PREFER TO CHANGE THE GUITAR ABOUT THE MONEY WE CAN CAN TALK. IN THE CASE THAT YOU ARE NOT FROM SPAIN E-MAIL ME AND WE TALK TOO ABOUT THE CHANGE AND WE THINK THE BETTER WAY.
i want to trade
i see you got P2 i would like to know if you are selling one
How much do you wanna pay? Gothemburg, Sweden.
: : i have the p4
I have a model 69 Ibanez flattop ithink. Is it worth anything???
I have a model 69 Ibanez flattop ithink. Is it worth anything???
I have a beautiful Ibanez 540SLTD-BK.
Sharkstooth inlays, black and sleek.
http://www.geocities.com/xcvxcv65/ibanez/ibanez-540-s.htm
I would really like to find a dealer or person with a Epiphone Les Paul ES(hollowbody les paul) to trade with. If anyone here can help me out, or is looking for the out of print Ibanez 540SLTD guitar to buy then let me know.
: I have a beautiful Ibanez 540SLTD-BK.
: Sharkstooth inlays, black and sleek.
: http://www.geocities.com/xcvxcv65/ibanez/ibanez-540-s.htm
: I would really like to find a dealer or person with a Epiphone Les Paul ES(hollowbody les paul) to trade with. If anyone here can help me out, or is looking for the out of print Ibanez 540SLTD guitar to buy then let me know.
Ebay has 3 @ approx $500, also Long & McQuade Ltd., 370 Main St. N., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6V 4A4 Phone 905-450-4334 Tell ’em Dennis from Illinois sent you !!!
: I have a beautiful Ibanez 540SLTD-BK.
: Sharkstooth inlays, black and sleek.
: http://www.geocities.com/xcvxcv65/ibanez/ibanez-540-s.htm
: I would really like to find a dealer or person with a Epiphone Les Paul ES(hollowbody les paul) to trade with. If anyone here can help me out, or is looking for the out of print Ibanez 540SLTD guitar to buy then let me know.
Checkout Peter Cookes Guitar World for thr cheapest prices in the UK.
I’m looking for a used JSM100, the Scofield model. Please let me know if you have one to sell. Thanks
Hi Brian,
I have a 1999 AS200 for sale. This guitar and ohc is in mint condition. I’m asking $1100.00 for it. I have photos if your interested.
: Hi Brian,
: I have a 1999 AS200 for sale. This guitar and ohc is in mint condition. I’m asking $1100.00 for it. I have photos if your interested.
I I was wondering if your AS200 is still for sale
: : Hi Brian,
: : I have a 1999 AS200 for sale. This guitar and ohc is in mint condition. I’m asking $1100.00 for it. I have photos if your interested.
: I I was wondering if your AS200 is still for sale
Did this guitar sell? I would be interested.
Dave Walker
Nice 1989 gunmetal blue Ibanez 540p guitar Made in Bensalem, PA USA. It has a strat style body, floyd rose trem, Dimarzio pick-ups, straight wizard neck with jumbo frets, and original hardshell case. I would like to trade for a ESP/LTD Explorer or Viper, or a Gibson Explorer. To see this guitar go to ebay and type in item #1518410367 or if you want to buy it e-mail me at [email protected]
its in perfect condition, email me for the pics
Looking for Ibanez AS200 or any AM series in good conditions.
e-mail to [email protected]
Thank’s
I have a beautifull 1999 AS200w/ohc both in mint condition. Asking $1100.00. I can take photo’s for you if your interested.
who can tell me anything about ibanez ghostrider guitars, how much do you think one is worth that is fully bound, spit pearl/abalone inlays, and a seymour duncan JB and a dimarzio for pickups?
I’m lookin for any used 7 string Ibanez. Any price, just email me!!!
: I’m lookin for any used 7 string Ibanez. Any price, just email me!!!
I have a GRX 720 Ibanez hard tail, would this interest you? It is only about four months old but I don’t have a case for it yet. $220.00
I wanat to buy a tc826fsl talman with bigsby and two humbuckers.