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Snowjays
Username: Snowjays
Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 6:45 am: | |
Well, something I've been looking for a long time has appeared for sale on Ebay. A 2618/12 string.. but the noticable problem, as the owner puts it, is that the binding is loose either side of the neck joint. http://www.qksrv.net/click-1802666-10381315?loc=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI .dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D7389215693 But also, there is another for sale with the same fault. http://www.qksrv.net/click-1802666-10381315?loc=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI .dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D7387566894 The question, is this the binding coming loose or is the binding perishing causing it to come unstuck? Does anyone else have a similar problem with a 2618 made 1978 or early 1979? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks, Tom. |
Dave_g
Username: Dave_g
Registered: 01-2002
| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 7:28 am: | |
Tom, I'v experienced this same issue with a number of Ibanez guitars of that Vintage-including an Iceman. It seems that-under certain circunstances, the binding will shrink and pull away from the body in the areas of a "inside" curve. Its not easy to fix and-I believe-leads to the eventual deterioration or chrystalizing of the binding over time once air, moisture and heat get under the laquer.... |
Snowjays
Username: Snowjays
Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 7:43 am: | |
Thanks Dave, Is the promblem limited to those couple of years do you think? |
Michaelkaufman
Username: Michaelkaufman
Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 10:15 am: | |
FWIW...the binding on my '78 2622 is perfect. Am I lucky? Any tips on how to keep it in good condition? mk |
Emilio
Username: Emilio
Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 11:46 am: | |
I think it that the tension of a 12 string is much heavier for all the parts ,they do suffer ,that could explain it cheers emilio |
Emilio
Username: Emilio
Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 11:48 am: | |
I think "it"?, sorry guys cheers emilio |
Dave_g
Username: Dave_g
Registered: 01-2002
| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 2:51 pm: | |
Snow...The problem is esentially heat. Apparently excessive heat has a detrimental effect on the binding material-this is not limited to these models or years I have seen PF's, Professionals, Artists and others with this problem..... |
Snowjays
Username: Snowjays
Registered: 09-2004
| Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 8:49 pm: | |
Thanks Fellas, I kinda think that the heat/humidity fits the bill with the 2618 for sale down under. Adelaide can get some pretty extreme weather conditions. I thought that perhaps there may have been an issue with glue or laquer around that peroid. Tom. |
Fompsweeva
Username: Fompsweeva
Registered: 01-2006
| Posted on Thursday, March 09, 2006 - 5:51 am: | |
I haven't seen that problem in my 2618 6 string from 79, and I live in Adelaide. I actually saw this guitar the other day. Not a bad specimin |
Bobzilla
Username: Bobzilla
Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Thursday, March 09, 2006 - 1:37 pm: | |
Binding on my '78 ar2622 is PERFECT as well. It's actually really nice. |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| Posted on Thursday, March 09, 2006 - 7:51 pm: | |
My '77 2618-12 had zero binding issues. Steve |
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