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Cat
Username: Cat

Registered: 03-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 5:29 pm:   

I have an Ibanez acoustic that I think is from the mid- to late-70s era. The label inside says "Ibanez Champion", Model C300BS, and "Made in Japan".

I can't seem to find anything on the net about a Champion model and I've searched for a few weeks.

Is anyone familiar with this guitar? It is in near perfect condition with only one light scratch on the back, and the fret board has slipped a half inch or so(I'm guessing the glue melted). It's been store for nearly 30 years.

Any one familiar with this guitar and/or what it might be valued at? I would like to sell it but don't know where to start.
Johns
Username: Johns

Registered: 02-2001
Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 - 7:39 pm:   

Cat:

This is not ringing any bells. Can you upload pictures? If not, can you send them to my email and I'll post them?
Cat
Username: Cat

Registered: 03-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 11:12 am:   

John - thanks for responding. I'll upload some photos when I get home. The guitar is really a beauty, but I don't play :-)
Cat
Username: Cat

Registered: 03-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 8:32 pm:   

I'm hopeful these photos are clear enough to see the detail.

Front
Head
Back
Label
Sibly
Username: Sibly

Registered: 05-2005
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 5:11 am:   

Interesting indeed!
If i'm not mistaken, there was a Cimar acoustic with the model number C300BS as well wasn't there?
Johns
Username: Johns

Registered: 02-2001
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 11:49 am:   

Cat:

I remember seeing this headstock before, but can't remember exactly where. I would say that the "C" stands for Champion series, like "V" stands for Vintage.

Is there a serial number on the label or on the inside of the neck block?
Cat
Username: Cat

Registered: 03-2006
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 1:06 pm:   

There's definately not a serial number on the label. The label inside says "Handmade to exacting standards in Japan" (or close to it-didn't bring the pics to the ofc) and includes "Model No:" and the model is stamped.

I'll check the neck block, but don't remember seeing anything.

I've checked hundreds of other sites and only find a passing reference from a Jazz artist (Eisenbeil) who used a 20-year old Ibanez Champion in a recording (interview in 2001).
Sibly
Username: Sibly

Registered: 05-2005
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 1:20 pm:   

You've seen it on a Cimar John most probably... i just found this Cimar C300:

http://www.ztradingpost.com/product/5DB6CD76-E5C3-4BDC-A636-2E7C2DBB9111/1508908 .aspx

Have a look at the additional fotos... headstock is the same shape, same logo, only difference is it says Cimar and not Ibanez Champion... obviously this c300 is a different colour, but i've run across a sunburst before...
Sibly
Username: Sibly

Registered: 05-2005
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 1:23 pm:   

And you could also try mailing the guy in this thread... maybe he can help?

http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/discus/messages/11/940.html
Cat
Username: Cat

Registered: 03-2006
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 5:37 pm:   

I've searched inside (with a flashlight) and out, and can't find a serial number like one might expect. Inside the body, on one of the braces, is stamped "90515", but nothing else. The label does not include a serial number either.

I stopped by the bookstore and reviewed Blue Book of Acoustic Guitars [Fjestad], but found nothing about Champion or models 300 or C300.}
Angelk51
Username: Angelk51

Registered: 04-2006
Posted on Friday, April 14, 2006 - 7:44 pm:   

My husband had one of these C300BS model also. The C is for Champion and the BS is for the type of wood it made of, which I don't recall offhand. He had bought his new around 1980 if her recalls right. The number stamped on his was 90516. One number difference. I too found the Eisenbeil thread, but that was about it except a dealer sight in Spain. I spent hours reading this board to try to find some answers. I had been trying to find out what it was worth in order to sell it. It was in mint condition and it sold on Ebay in January for $450. I still have the pictures if anyone would like to see them.
Cat
Username: Cat

Registered: 03-2006
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 8:01 pm:   

Angel - I sure appreciate your post! I've contacted a local instrument store and they suggested I bring it in to be valued. Your note will be helpful informtion.

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