Ibanez Guitars

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.

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 everything–you 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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686 thoughts on “Ibanez Guitars”

  1. Info on Ibanez Talman
    Drew

    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!

  2. john petrucci jpm100 p2 excellent cond. for sale
    Al

    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

    1. Re: Ibanez CN100
      john alexander

      : 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

  3. glacier guitar
    jim

    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??????

  4. Guitar making plans !
    Pronnor

    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.

  5. I have a RG 340 Ibanez...How good is it, and is it worth fixing up?
    MarionKnight

    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!

    1. Re: I have a RG 340 Ibanez...How good is it, and is it worth fixing up?
      jerry

      : 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.

  6. Ibanez Model 645
    Rick

    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?

    1. ibanez 645a
      Anonymous

      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.

    2. Ibanez 645
      grego

      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.

    1. Re: looking for an Ibanez AS200
      John

      : 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.

      1. Re: looking for an Ibanez AS200
        Jstock

        : : 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!

  7. FS: Ibanez XV-500 Blue Version
    Mild Seven

    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.

    1. Re: FS: Ibanez XV-500 Blue Version
      kelley hargis

      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.

    1. Re: Ibanez AM50
      Dave

      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.

  8. hardrocker
    Patina

    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

  9. Looking for RG770's and PGM100
    Michael Kishel

    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.

    1. Please e-mail me at [email protected] if you have one
      Michael Kishel

      : 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.

  10. Wanted Ibanez XV500
    John Latte

    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

  11. Controls on 1981 AS200 Artist series
    MQ

    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

  12. Ibanez mod. 647
    Carsten Albers

    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?

  13. ibanez concord model 684
    brigida

    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).

    1. Re: ibanez concord model 684
      Simon Burke

      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.

  14. Gibson By Ibanez Guitars
    Jay M. Serio

    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

  15. Old Ibanez Purchased 1971 or 1972
    John Curtin

    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.

  16. I need a neck for my old EX
    Andy

    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

      1. Re: Ibanez PM20 NT
        phil.

        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 .

    1. Re: Ibanez Jem Trem System Help
      Robert

      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.

  17. Ibanez Lonestar Series LS340RS
    Frits

    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!

      1. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS340RS
        Jimmy Lively

        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

      2. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS340RS
        Jimmy Lively

        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

      3. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS340RS
        Jimmy Lively

        : 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

      1. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS370
        John

        : : 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

        1. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS370
          Angel

          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.

      2. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS340RS -LS300
        John Pingree

        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

      3. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS510BK
        Dan McDermott

        : : 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

        1. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS510BK
          nils

          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

      4. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS340RS
        Tad Troilo

        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

        1. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS340RS
          Kay-Marc

          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.

      5. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS340RS
        Radek

        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 .

      6. Re: Ibanez Lonestar Series LS370 what would be the price of the ls370 2nd hand
        BOB

        : : 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

      7. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Clint
        Clint

        : 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

  18. Ibanez EX series
    Pops

    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.

    1. Re: Ibanez EX series
      mehfuz

      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.

      1. Re: Ibanez EX series
        Morice

        : 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.

        1. Re: Ibanez EX series
          hipdog

          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?

  19. 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

    1. Re: AE400TV
      Alex

      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.

    1. Re: IBANEZ XV500 for sale!
      jeriah radice

      : 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

    2. Re: IBANEZ XV500 for sale!
      Arthur

      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 =)

    3. Re: IBANEZ XV500 for sale!
      dustin

      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.

    4. ANOTHER ONE FOR SALE!!!
      Josiah

      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

    5. Re: IBANEZ XV500 for sale!
      John

      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?

      1. Re: IBANEZ XV500 for sale!
        darryl e pinkston

        : 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?

      2. Re: IBANEZ XV500 for sale!
        fernando

        : 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?

      1. Ibanez xv 500 1985 in blue
        Reggie Villeneuve

        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

      2. Mint Blue / Black Ibanez XV 500 for sale with case.
        Zenabi

        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

  20. IBANEZ JOHN PETRUCCI JPM100 P1WANTED
    javi navarro

    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.

    1. Re: IBANEZ JOHN PETRUCCI JPM100 P1WANTED
      josh

      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

      1. Re: IBANEZ JOHN PETRUCCI JPM100 P1WANTED
        David Etheridge

        : 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!

    2. Re: IBANEZ JOHN PETRUCCI JPM100 P1WANTED
      josh

      : 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.

    1. Re: (Epiphone Les Paul ES) for (Ibanez limited edition 540SLTD-BK) or sell
      Dennis

      : 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 !!!

    2. Re: (Epiphone Les Paul ES) for (Ibanez limited edition 540SLTD-BK) or sell
      Chris

      : 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.

    1. Re: Ibanez JSM 100 or AS200
      dana

      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.

      1. Re: Ibanez JSM 100 or AS200
        ben

        : 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

        1. Re: Ibanez JSM 100 or AS200
          Jeff McGlone

          : : 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

  21. Trade Nice Ibanez 540P USA for Explorer or Viper, or will sell
    Brian

    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]

  22. ibanez ghostrider
    nick

    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?

    1. Re: Need used 7 string!!!
      Kelly

      : 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

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