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Author Message   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Sunday, November 13, 2005 - 8:54 pm:    I'll be the first!! My newest addition is the V390 that I got off of ebay. Someone attempted to take the neck off, but I fixed the neck and binding. Sadly, my RT650 could not be here as my older brother was using it. Oh well, almost a complete shot.   Lespaul Username: Lespaul Registered: 10-2004 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 6:44 am:    Can't do, theres too many....   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 8:17 am:    Les, love the one with the vine neck, which model is that??   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 9:40 am:    I figure the total weight at about ~240 lbs. Now put 'em all back Les Pablo! PS - Just had to have that lefty in the back corner for political correctness, eh Pauly? ;O)   Lespaul Username: Lespaul Registered: 10-2004 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 11:18 am:    The vine neck is a 2661. In black it is called a 2660. Eric, I am a lefty myself but learned to play on my fathers right handed LP's when I was a kid. Since I can afford them I have a couple of lefties as well. Looks cool, while gigging changing from right to left handed. The few people who notice stand flabbergasted!   Funkle Username: Funkle Registered: 12-2001 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 11:22 am:    Posted mine last week http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/discus/messages/17/13201.html?1131473341   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 1:01 pm:    Les Paul, This one is for sale in the UK. Just right for your collection with a bit of restoration... http://www.qksrv.net/click-1802666-10381315?loc=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI .dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D7365746307 six   Lespaul Username: Lespaul Registered: 10-2004 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 1:22 pm:    Sorry Six, I can't see the ICW friendly links. Not so friendly to some OS I guess....... Paul   Bigmike Username: Bigmike Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 1:33 pm:    Here's most of my guys...   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 4:20 pm:    Pauly...I got your back...check this non-ICW-friendly URL of what Six was pointing you to. I also sent a copy/paste Word doc to your email paultje.b@planet.nl. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7365746307   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 7:00 pm:    Nice 59'er...gotta love that blonde maple neck !   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 7:04 pm:    Heres a group shot of my 335 copies..kinda a mix of Ibanez, Penco, Electra and some others   Guitartim Username: Guitartim Registered: 04-2001 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 7:10 pm:    Dave g ~ Gorgeous family! Any favorites?   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 7:12 pm:    Heres group shots of my Custom Agents, 2700 Series, 2617's (my favorite), and assorted Burgandy Ibanez   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 7:14 pm:    OOPS forgot the 2700's   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 8:59 pm:    And thus endeth the thread. PS - Dave, where is "Shame"? I don't see it here.   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Monday, November 14, 2005 - 11:51 pm:    Shame ? were way past shame at this point ! Whats wrong with sharing ? Personally I think Lespauls collection is AWESOME ! I especially like the Korina V & the 1/2 Vine burst LP-VERY nice indeed. I didn't however forget the rest of my collection- the Concerts, Performers, Oldies, Korina twins, my new 2399,the 2618, 2619 & 2622 Artists, the AR 30, AR50 & AR100's, MC150, 300, 400 & 500; and -last but not least-the clone guitars-LP, Strats, Teles, etc-It may take some time to take pictures of them all-but I think its smart for posteritys sake. I also like to drool over other peoples collections....remember Robs "Forest of Vines" OH YEA !!!!!!   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 8:37 am:    Yeah, well, I guess with 8,000 guitars it would be easy to misplace one...I'm asking about the '79 AR500AV(turned blonde) featured in your "What a Shame" re-build thread earlier this year. Here's the thread. http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/discus/messages/12/8177.html?1125055842   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 9:12 am:    Hey.... that's only 3 guitars.... that's not a collection! 1978 mc500nt, 1978 Artist 2622, 1983 ar1200av doubleneck Artist   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 10:04 am:    Hey Bob: How do you like the Super 80 pups?   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 10:47 am:    Strings, I like them alot. No complaints at all. 3 different guitars, 3 different pups in 'em. So... it's a good scenario for me to judge one pup against the other. And... they all do have noticeable differences. The super 80's and the super 58's have more in commeon with each other than the 88's as far as sound goes. I think the 58's seem to have more power. But what they do have in common is... the 58's and the 80's really scream and they have more of a personality (for lack of a better term) than the 88's, and they have an overall "brighter" sound. I have a hard time describing sound with words sometimes... sorry. In any event .... the 80's pretty much kick butt IMHO.   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 4:22 pm:    Hey Bob....You have great taste in guitars ! Very, Very nice collection ..I'm having something special done to the refinished blonde Ar500....I should get it back in a month or so..   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 4:24 pm:    Strings, I still have the re-fin, but I'm having some very special inlay work done on it (its in Vietnam as we speak), I should see it in a month or so   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 4:34 pm:    Dave .... thanx .... and.... how do you trust sending these things off to Viet Nam? or wherever.....   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 5:02 pm:    I have a friend at the other end watching out for me and my goodies !}   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 5:45 pm:    Dave g and Les Paul.... I wish I had the balls to ask what you guys do for a living.... but I don't. !!!   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 8:40 pm:    Thanks Dave! We demand (if I may be so bold) to see all-angle pics when "Shame" returns. I was playing my '79 AR500 last night and I just could not get enough of the feel and striaght clean sound...I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!! There are so many slight changes that produce unique and wonderful tones! False harmonics and everything!! Bob, glad to hear you love the Super '80s...which is what is in the ARs mentioned above.   Ibanezcollector Username: Ibanezcollector Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 6:35 am:    I figure that Dave G spent at least 3 minutes to take each guitar out of its case: Now lets do simple math here and multiply that figure by 49 guitars shown in the pics, and we are already at around three hours! Now we add in Photography time and the time it took Dave to upload these fine shots for our viewing pleasure which had to take another 1.5 hours. Now knowing Dave, he probably has a dog at home or some fine four legged creature who was just thrilled that their favorite couch has become a Japanese Import exibit, and has now taken up space in one of the closets in the house with his head to the ground making pathetic wining noices. (PS) Now the question is: Did dave take that extra time out to keep the dog happy? Add another 30 minutes for finding the dog and we are at 5 hours! I figure he was probably running a little late because the wife would be getting home soon and now we have to go through all the steps listed above AGAIN just to put everything in its perspective case, OOPS, I hope we didn't mix up our guitar cases???? Folks we are at 10 hours! I think that Mr Bobzilla's question has been answered! After all Daves company is Innovation luggage! What an ingenious way of hiding guitars from the wife! PS. Dave, What happened to all the furniture?   Ibanezcollector Username: Ibanezcollector Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 6:55 am:    Dave, Jeff is driving down from PA this morning and is going to snatch up all my guitars! You know those computer software guys are loaded! The Forrest of vines sure would add a little DECOR to that house of yours; and besides the Two Artwood Twins would cut 6 minutes off your time! Give me a ring at 301 274 0218 and we can all play hooky today and bang out some blues. I have some vintage Mesa boogies that can walk when they are turned up past 5.   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 9:01 am:    Hey Ibanezcollector, Where are you located, I am in Cincinnati?   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 9:02 am:    Can someone post the forest of vines photo here? Dave, Jeff, Ibanezcollector.... are you all in New York too? I am on Long Island (Lawngylin), which isn't exactly New York.... but..... Oh yeah, Dave, can I handle your advertising? That's what I do.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 9:19 am:    P.S. - Dave, my close associate (who knows everything) says Innovation is great stuff.   Ibanezcollector Username: Ibanezcollector Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 10:09 am:    Cmangeot, I live in Key West but have been dodging hurricanes and so i'm hiding in Maryland at the moment. Bobzilla, I will email you the pictures, because I'm not able to post them to the board.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 11:16 am:    Robert, I got the photos. Thanx so much. Totally awesome/beyond belief!   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 11:52 am:    Hey Ibanezcollector! I rang you a couple of times for a chat but no wonder there was no answer if you were up in the north! six   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 3:31 pm:    Ibanezcollector...There is no truth to the rumor that I hide my guitars inside luggage ! LOL Very funny comments Rob-suprisingly accurate too (My four legged friend is a 7 year old golden retirever)...I'm still pissed that you let the 2672 & and the Artfield go-but I've been assured that they both have landed with folks that will appreciate them. My only concern is that after Jeff gets done rifiling thru your collection, what gonna be left for me? I wold have made a run on that 2672 if I didn't just score that cool 2399 last week >>>>>I'll call ya tonite to chat and compare notes....By the way, you forgot to mention that any purchases made on the Innovation website via the ICW link generates $ to help John offset his bandwith bills.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 6:00 pm:    Ibanezcollector.... do I have your permission to post the photos you sent me?   Jeffsailor Username: Jeffsailor Registered: 01-2004 Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 9:47 am:    Dave, I left a few for you ... Robert thanks so much for your hospitality. I really enjoyed the visit. js   Ibanezcollector Username: Ibanezcollector Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 11:00 am:    Hello Bobzilla, Sure! I don't have any photo programs to resize them. Thanks!   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 11:34 am:    When I found out that Robert had left Florida and was staying in Maryland, the four hour drive to visit him and see some of the rarest vintage Ibanez guitars, seemed more than reasonable. Here's a group shot of what I saw and played when I visited Robert: Although it was a great priviledge, it's also sad to think that these siblings have been split up. Kudos to Robert for his dedication and persistence in gathering one of the best collections of vintage Ibanez guitars, this side of the factories of Japan that created these beauties! Here's a picture of Robert giving me a guitar lesson. Hey Robert, what was the name of that Molly Hatchet song?   Ibanezcollector Username: Ibanezcollector Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 11:46 am:    Hello Jeff, I enjoyed your visit very much and I hope we can get together and do some playing. All of us here can try and coordinate some kind of get together. I still am leaning toward the Key West thing because of the weather (When the Hurricane season ends!) I'm right across from the beach and minutes away from Duval Street. You guys would have a blast. There's room for 8 people. Thanks again for driving down and give me a call if you can possibly do this. It doesn't have to be right away. PS. I will be speaking with Tim Gibson at 1pm today about the work I need done on Neckthru Twin. This mans Certifications as a guitar luthier are amazing! PS. I contacted the individual in California about the possible 2674 and 2675 guitars in his collection. They turned out to be 2405's   Ibanezcollector Username: Ibanezcollector Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 11:54 am:    Hello SIX! It's been almost a year since we spoke last and alot has happened. I'm dealing with the Austalian Embassy now about possible relocation there. We can talk about this outside the board. You can call me at 301 274 0218 anytime. My normal schedule is between 4am and 11pm. I can ring you back to save the toll.   Ibanezcollector Username: Ibanezcollector Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 12:26 pm:    Hello John, I sent you email yesterday and hope you got it. Thanks for the compliments. It is difficult to let these go, but I still have my keeper collection with the Neckthru Artwood Twin and the other models you saw in the music room. The Song you are reffering to, was a remake of Dreams I'll never see which was done by the allman brothers. It is a very cool tune. I do like the touch that Molly Hatchet added to it! I don't know that I gave you a guitar lesson? Your to modest! I won't mention to the board that you covered all of Pink Floyds music in one sitting! Sounded fantastic John! Bravo! I enjoyed meeting you and your wife and hope alot of the players and collectors here at Icw can actually get together. 1 day isn't enough time to squeeze in conversation and playing! Give me a ring later John.   Sixvsix Username: Sixvsix Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Thursday, November 17, 2005 - 4:31 pm:    G'day Robert! That sounds good to me. I'll have to do my time zone sums and give you a call. I assume you mean 4am to 11pm your time? six   Emckenrick Username: Emckenrick Registered: 10-2001 Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 10:28 am:    G'day all, I'll try and post here a picture of my boys (not, apparently to be confused with my "Clock Set" Please be patient as I haven't had much luck before: Eyre   Brentm Username: Brentm Registered: 03-2005 Posted on Saturday, February 04, 2006 - 4:43 pm:    Here's a group shot of my modest collection. From Left to Right. 1971-?? Ibanez 2375 (no serial) 1978 Ibanez MC400 1991 Ibanez RG 570 1998 Ibanez RG 570 1998 Ibanez RG 520 QS 2003 Ibanez JEM 7VWH Not pictured, Guild JF-30 Acoustic, and a Fender Squier II MIK. -Brent   Skybone Username: Skybone Registered: 03-2001 Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 6:32 am:    My meagre collection... '79 2619 & '78 IC200 <img>   Skybone Username: Skybone Registered: 03-2001 Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 11:05 am:    How do you post pics...?   Trisound Username: Trisound Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 2:23 pm:    Here's a quick shot of my brood... (not pictured - '79 MC-924DS)   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 6:00 pm:    Tri: what years are the AR-500's? mk   Trisound Username: Trisound Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:48 am:    MK: Both are March '81, 66 guitars appart according to the serial numbers.   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 9:11 am:    Hey Tri, LOVE the MC980. I would love to have one of those babies!!!   Trisound Username: Trisound Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 10:08 am:    Thanks. Yeah, I love the 8 string too. Believe it or not, I find it to be balanced perfectly. You'd think it would be top heavy but it's not. Very comfortable to play and not much heavier than my beastly AR500s. I've also found that it has one the most 'musical' EQs of all the EQ guitars I have. The system really accentuates the natural tone of the instrument.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 10:53 am:    Tri... if you want to get rid ogf one of the "beasts" let me know.   Trisound Username: Trisound Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 11:22 am:    BZilla: Did you see the difference on my CS vs. the other pics I sent? Do you like the black PU surrounds and the black Sure Grips? When you're ready to unload that 1200, you be sure to let ME know...   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 1:26 pm:    Tri... Black is the way to go. How can I come up with 6 of the black pup rings? 4 for the ar1200 (and... if I do part with it I will give you a shot/shout.) and... 2 for the 2622. Any ideas?   Trisound Username: Trisound Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 7:48 am:    BZilla: Actually, I got them off ebay over the period of about 6 months. First I got the bridge one, then waited for a long time before a black arched neck surround came up (that I didn't get oubid on!). Two was tough enough to find; six might be a tall order to fill. I tried them on the AV and didn't like them as much as on the CS. For what it's worth, I think both your 1200 and 2622 look AWESOME with the cream surrounds. Both pieces look really clean...   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 9:07 am:    OK Tri... thx for the input. Yes, the 1200 and the 2622 are in great shape. I'm happy with them as is... as well. (still like the black though.)   Snowjays Username: Snowjays Registered: 09-2004 Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 8:09 pm:    Here's a few of my lot. and a few more....   Frank Username: Frank Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 10:04 pm:    I am extremely impressed with the collections that some of you have. Here is my "token" collection. It's not much but I know not too many people can have the same collection   Tubescorcher Username: Tubescorcher Registered: 03-2004 Posted on Tuesday, February 07, 2006 - 10:07 pm:    My humble collection image\   Lespaul Username: Lespaul Registered: 10-2004 Posted on Wednesday, February 08, 2006 - 2:54 am:    Wow Snowjays! I want your Gibson LP standard and your Ibanez-2650-cherry sunburst-setneck-flamemapletop-beauty! The rest is not too bad either..... Paul   Snowjays Username: Snowjays Registered: 09-2004 Posted on Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 7:03 am:    Paul (or anyone else), Do you by chance happen to have a catalogue showing a 2650 back in 1973 or 1974? The earliest I can find is in the 1976 catalogue. Thanks, Tom.   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Sunday, March 05, 2006 - 9:02 pm:    Uh oh, here is yet another update. I have added: RT650 2350 S2540   Funkle Username: Funkle Registered: 12-2001 Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 2:13 am:    Cmangeot , What do you think of the RT650? I have an RT450 - a beautiful guitar, but I have never warmed up to the tone, even after a few pickup changes. BTW, I'm diggin that surf blue strat that's hiding out in the back of both your group shots. What's the story with that one? -Sven   Jasma Username: Jasma Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 3:07 am:    http://www.ibanezregister.com/Gallery/groups/jorn%20heltborg.htm here's my collection minus a Joe Pass. you guys have some wonderful collections, good to see that some of the guitars I've bid on over the years at least went to ICW members.... jorn   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 8:28 am:    Cmangeot: Your collection looks great! I'm jealous of the S2540. Besides a picture in one Ibanez catalog, the only other that I've seen is on IbanezRules. I'd like to hear more about it.   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 9:04 am:    Funkle, I really like the rt650, i have had it for about 6 years, (I let my brother use it for a couple of those) I really like the tone, and I initially bought it so I would not have to gig with the more pricey ones. Very Steve Vai, I really like the coil tap for the country stuff. The strat is actually sonic blue, and has really turned a greenish color, everyone thinks that it is sea foam green, but on the spots where I have worn through the finish, you can see the color. I got that guitar for my high school graduation in 1994, and it is an 1987 Japanese 60's reissue. Still the best playing and sounding Fender I have ever played. Bar None. It has a George Lynch Lil' Screamin Demon in the bridge, a Duncan ssl-1 in the middle, and a fender 57-62 reissue in the neck. I also installed the Baggs X-bridge with piezo and the blender. I rarely use the guitar live anymore, as my tone preference has changed over the years. John, I bought this because I could not find nor afford an s5040. But it is pretty much the same guitar minus the super detailed inlays. The S2540 has reminded me why I sold my Hamer chapparal with the floyd rose. THESE THINGS ARE A PAIN!!! But the quantums are nice pickups. the body is beautiful. The guy that owned it before me must have used a rock as a pick because when I got it, it had pick scratches so deep you could dig your fingernails in. I buffed those out and the guitar looks great. The neck is SO thin compared to my sc's, which I gig with mainly. I am going to keep it though, once I figure out the floyd rose again, I will start using at shows. Thanks for the interest. P.S. I can not believe how good the 2350 sounds and plays, what kind of pickups are in it??   Guitartim Username: Guitartim Registered: 04-2001 Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 10:09 am:    Jasma~ What an incredible collection! What's up with your GB12 "Never been played..."?? Man, take that baby out for a spin...Please!   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 12:22 pm:    Cmangeot: Thanks for the info about the S2540. But I have to make a retraction. I mistook it for the much rarer S5040. Sorry if I confused anyone else.   Snowjays Username: Snowjays Registered: 09-2004 Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 6:12 pm:    the 2350 should have super 70's for pups.   Jasma Username: Jasma Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Monday, March 06, 2006 - 6:55 pm:    Hi Guitartim, I know it is criminal not to play the GB12, but I mostly use the AR30, not the most expensive, not the best looking but definately the best sounding of the lot. I'm not sure if the Bridge PU is original, but I'm sure one of you boys would know????http://www.ibanezregister.com/Gallery/artstar-artist/gal-ar30.htm   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 12:14 pm:    John, You mean that you don't care for my humble S2540, even though it is not an S5400??? I really wish I had one of those!!!   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 4:32 pm:    Cmangeot: No, I love your S2540. But I'm not as jealous as when I thought it was the S5040.   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 8:52 am:    Just got a new Explorer....fantastic guitar ! Completes the "Trio". The "V" is a '77, the other two are pre-serial number. Cool vintage vibe ! I really like the Explorer...its a pleasure to play and just drips '80's metal (Skynyard too !)   Lespaul Username: Lespaul Registered: 10-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 - 11:54 am:    Very cool Dave! I wouldn't mind having an explorer. Got a few V's and they rock! No way I'd have one of those butt ugly modernes in my house though. No go and play some Metallica or Killers on that explorer. Paul   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 1:11 am:    Yeah Dave...and pull the "a" out of "Skynyard" while your at it...Ronnie is rollin' in his grave!! Jeeeeezz   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 8:20 am:    Hey, so whats a xtre vowel between friends ?   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 9:30 am:    Glad you see it that way. What an incredibly powerful band they were!   Jeffsailor Username: Jeffsailor Registered: 01-2004 Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 1:32 pm:    Dave, Congrats on landing the explorer. Very impressive collection of the "3 stooges". All you need now is the elusive Korina Iceman... js   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 1:56 pm:    Dave, Artimus Pyle (Skynyrd's drummer) is a pal 'o mine. Well, he's been over my house and I gave his son River a silver dollar as a lucky coin. He and I just hung out, listened to and discussed music etc. etc. and I had him down to Harley to meet alot of folks who wanted to say hello to him. He says... get the "a" out. I was supposed to be guitar tech for the show Artimus' band just did on the "Intrepid" this past weekend (I think that's the name of that big ship docked here in NY) but... Something came up and I couldn't make it. Next day was Skynyrd's R&R Hall of Fame induction. And Dave... just kidding about the "a". Did you know that Artimus was shot by a farmer after the plane crash? Farmer thought Artimus was a lunatic or something, on his property, so he shot him. He was not a lunatic, just a bit haggered/bloody looking from the crash. He somehow made it to this farm, looking for help, and got shot.... on top of the crash. Very very bad day. Artimus is one of the nicest folks you could ever hope to meet.   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 2:40 pm:    Jeff, Yea I tried to get Bob's but he wouldn't give it up !   Jeffsailor Username: Jeffsailor Registered: 01-2004 Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 10:53 pm:    Those things are few and far between. I'm a big Iceman fan and would love to get my grubby little paws on one. I guess I know who I'll be bidding against once one shows up... js   Wini Username: Wini Registered: 07-2004 Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 9:58 am:    I've enjoyed reading this forum for quite some time now. So it's about time to add something myself. So, if 5 guitars make up a collection, then here's a group shot of mine. Left to right: '78 2605 '78 2622 '79 2617 '81 AR5000 '80 AS50   Fg100 Username: Fg100 Registered: 03-2004 Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 11:21 am:    Hey Wini, that's very nice collection. I specially love the center part of it.   Scanlan Username: Scanlan Registered: 04-2006 Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 5:52 pm:    I'm crazy too see how some people can be much more unreasonnable than me ! I thought I was a crazy man with 9 electrics, but it seems I'm an amateur :D I'll post my whole collection real soon even if it's hard to shoot them on a single photo   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 03-2004 Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 5:54 pm:    Nice quintet Wini!   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 8:44 am:    Seems like ar5000's are popping out of the woodwork since I got mine. Can you give me some info on yours Wini? How does it compare to your other axes, How long have you had it, what did you pay.... etc. Thanx.   Wini Username: Wini Registered: 07-2004 Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 4:40 pm:    Hi Bobzilla, I've had this guitar for about 4 years. And there is a story to it. One day I saw an ad on a Dutch Internet site with a small dark blurry picture. I could however just make out that it was an AR5000. So, quite nervous, I called he seller and we came to an agreement. The next day I drove to Holland (about 4 hours!) and indeed there it was and in very good shape. I had just handed over the money when his phone rang and ... oh no ... another buyer! I probably turned all yellow but lucky for me, the seller calmly answered that he had just sold the guitar. Fair of him. It's not easy to say how it compares to my other guitars, as they are all quite different. It's certainly the most versatile in terms of sounds. A bit more flexible than the 2622 because of the coil splitters that give a really good single coil sound. Not a real Strat sound but it certainly holds it's own. The active circuit gives less of a boost than the 2622, but that's probably due to the type of opamp. It's great to drive a tube amp. The neck is the slimmest of all my guitars, followed by the AS50 and then the acoustic. The 2622 is quite a handful and the 2617 is really chunky. As for the construction and finish of the AR5000, it is impeccable. Just that little bit better... It does weigh more because of the thicker body (like all post '80 ARs) and the inlays take some time to get used to when playing. I can try to post some detailed pictures later if anyone is interested (though most will know by now how an AR5000 looks like). PS I'd rather not comment on the price. Let's just say I got a good deal. PS 2 Anybody in his right mind would probably say "hey, it's just a nice guitar"   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 7:55 am:    Thanx Wini. More photos please, if u don't mind.   Jcmc64 Username: Jcmc64 Registered: 06-2006 Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 2:25 am:    Can someone tell me how to post a pic directly into this thread? Other forums allow me to cut n paste, I've only been able to post links to the pics here so far... Thx in advance. JPG Retard   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 8:18 am:    JCM... it's \ image{Text description}... but I had to put an extra space so that it doesn't ask me for the photo I want to upload. so... forward slash.... "image"... open bracket.... close bracket. and you can name your photo between the brackets.   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 8:52 am:    Jcmc64: To add a few details to Bobzilla's instruction, here's the exact line you need, just cut and paste it into your new message: \image{Text_Description} Change the Description to whatever will help you remember the image you wanted to post. However, you can't use spaces in the Text Description or it will error. (That's why I added the underscore.) Also, make sure that your image files are 50k or less and they are JPEG or Gif format. There are instructions at the following: http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/FAQMain.html You can use the Account Holders Test Area section to experiment until you get it down pat.   Jcmc64 Username: Jcmc64 Registered: 06-2006 Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 4:45 pm:    Thx BZ an John..will do...I did do a search before I asked but got tired hunting thru all the search results...I'm not lazy!!   Bluepill Username: Bluepill Registered: 07-2004 Posted on Tuesday, August 01, 2006 - 1:43 am:    not too many, but i play em! well the reissue doesnt get played much, think that will have to go soon anyway havent posted for a while...anyone got a 90's ar200/300 they want to sell yet http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b275/bluepill/e4ecf14f.jpg   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 10:32 am:    Here's an update....   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 12:08 pm:    Ibanez: ar1200av, ar5000, ew20asent (above.)   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 11:22 pm:    pill...you no like clouds?   Lea Username: Lea Registered: 09-2005 Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 8:11 am:    here's my babies.   Lespaul Username: Lespaul Registered: 10-2004 Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 9:04 am:    Cool Lea!   Lea Username: Lea Registered: 09-2005 Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 9:22 am:    ^^thanks Les.   Jchester Username: Jchester Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Saturday, August 05, 2006 - 7:34 pm:    Nice! Very diverse mix!   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Monday, August 07, 2006 - 8:01 am:    Loooooooooking good Lea.   Lea Username: Lea Registered: 09-2005 Posted on Monday, August 07, 2006 - 9:46 pm:    yeah i spose it is a diverse mix, but the 70's copies are my fav. ive always wounded if im the youngest ibo collector.   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 12:58 pm:    29 yrs old here?? perhaps this could be a new topic to post.   Hasenobu Username: Hasenobu Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 6:15 pm:    Hello. Here, again, these guitars belong to a friend of mine:   Markownly Username: Markownly Registered: 03-2006 Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 7:19 pm:    OMG, I think i'm having an orgasam!!!!!! WHOA!!! Beautiful Hasenobu!! My favorite is the one in front---and the middle----and the back!!! Mark   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 7:27 pm:    Haenobu: That's simply wild! AM205s must be pretty rare in Japan? Are any of these labeled as Super Edition? It's a common question if there are any real differences between a "regular" AM205 and the "Super Edition". Some say yes, others no.   Pitviper Username: Pitviper Registered: 08-2005 Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 7:32 pm:    Outstanding collection. I see at least 3 super editions there..maybe 4?   Acetan Username: Acetan Registered: 09-2003 Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 7:49 pm:    From left to right: #1, #2(?), #6, and #7. Ace   Acetan Username: Acetan Registered: 09-2003 Posted on Tuesday, August 08, 2006 - 7:50 pm:    Correction, from left to right: #1, #3(?), #6, and #7. Ace   Hasenobu Username: Hasenobu Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 1:23 am:    Hello. Ace: >Correction, from left to right: #1, #3(?), #6, and #7. Good eye! Johns: >Are any of these labeled as Super Edition? It's a common question if there are any real differences between a "regular" AM205 and the "Super Edition". Some say yes, others no. As far as I know, AM205s made in (later than) 1985 have "SUPER EDITION" inlay like other ARTIST models, and I don't think there's no difference.   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 03-2004 Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 8:57 am:    This is some newer Ibanez used for jamming and teaching teenage students.   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 11:20 am:    ...and creating new Ibanez collectors!   Guitartim Username: Guitartim Registered: 04-2001 Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 11:58 am:    WOW...AM205 Heaven!!   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 03-2004 Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 12:41 pm:    Yes. one of my students own 3 Ibanez guitars already!   Hasenobu Username: Hasenobu Registered: 01-2006 Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 7:56 pm:    To add a few things. The owner of the AM205s wrote me that the later version (with "SUPER EDITION" on the 21st fret) were made 1985-1987, and that they have "ebony" nut, by which I don't know whether it is ebony as a kind of wood, or "black carbon" nut.   Pitviper Username: Pitviper Registered: 08-2005 Posted on Wednesday, August 09, 2006 - 8:26 pm:    Well ebony is a very hard wood and even though I've personally never seen one, it's certainly possible to use as a "nut" material. I've inlaid violins with ebony nuts. Look at the nut in person if you can, you should see a tight grain pattern if it's ebony..smooth if its carbon.   Acetan Username: Acetan Registered: 09-2003 Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 1:19 am:    My "Super Edition" AM205 has graphite nut. Ace   Garyelcrrt Username: Garyelcrrt Registered: 03-2006 Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 8:03 pm:    OK, this is more by way of trying to see if I understand instructions on how to post a picture: The natural is an Ibanez AF105FNT, others are Martin DR, Trutone, and a couple of others. By golly, I think it might work!   Garyelcrrt Username: Garyelcrrt Registered: 03-2006 Posted on Thursday, August 10, 2006 - 8:12 pm:    YES! Left to right, Jay Turser Resonator (and a very nice guitar for $275), my AF105FNT, the Trutone, Martin DR, and my very, very modified Epiphone Dot Studio (P-94's, Schaller locking tuners, Tonepros bridge and stopbar, all new wiring, switch, pots)   Steph Username: Steph Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Saturday, August 12, 2006 - 11:51 am:    Here a group shot of all three pre-iceman Artist models.   Jcmc64 Username: Jcmc64 Registered: 06-2006 Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 2:44 am:    Steph-- WHOA baby !!!! Nicceeeeee... it gets my vote- Top ten pic on ICW !! (John S and Dave G have the other 9...!)   Emckenrick Username: Emckenrick Registered: 10-2001 Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 8:50 am:    Here's my humble offering:   Emckenrick Username: Emckenrick Registered: 10-2001 Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 9:10 am:    Whoops, sorry 'bout that, evidently posted this pic in December as well. Didn't think I had gotten my 2619(?) yet. It's early   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 02-2001 Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 9:17 am:    Steph: Your Iceman Triplets are really special. Those triple coil pups are quite rare. And you have all the tailpiece covers. Fantastic collection!   Steph Username: Steph Registered: 06-2003 Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2006 - 4:29 pm:    John, Thanks. I bought them from Mark Hartman a couple of years back and just restored the last missing pieces. The "half-open" versions of the super 70's they have, is as you say, not seen on many models. Not to speak about the triple coils. The sliding model is creative too ;-)   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 2:52 pm:    My harem: Electric: AM50 AM300 AR2000 - still w/ plastic pup covers 2630 2619 AR3000 Acoustic: '76 Model 62 Grand Concert '82 AE400 Except for the 2619, they are all mint or near mint. The 2619 has a few bumps & bruises. I need to clean house. The AM50, AM300, AR2000 and AE400 are for sale... mk   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 2:56 pm:    Btw....the AR2000 is extremely rare. It has a Cherry Sunburst finish. As far as I know, this is the only one in the US with this finish (as opposed to the orange tiger stripe). Now watch someone prove me wrong... mk   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 03-2004 Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 3:03 pm:    That CS is a beauty mk! I see that the plastic is still on the pups in the close up pic.   Guitartim Username: Guitartim Registered: 04-2001 Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 5:21 pm:    MK~ Beautiful collection...and they all look so well behaved!   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Sunday, August 27, 2006 - 6:11 pm:    Yes, my harem is well behaved. My childen, on the other hand...   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 - 3:48 pm:    Nice set there MikeK.   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 10:08 am:    I added an MC200 and a custom tele that I am in the process of building. My wife said that all my guitars look the same......?   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 10:16 am:    The MC200 I bought as a gigging guitar as is had a few dings on the back and lower bout, imagine my surprise when I saw the grain on this baby close up, it looks amazing to me! The jack has been cracked and some moron glued a piece of leather over the area with an adhesive i have never run into, but I repaired it and reshot the area with clear. The adhesive ate through the original clear down to the wood so though it is not a perfect match, but it is smooth and level and shiny again, and I do not have to worry about cracking again. This is my first set of super 88's, they are BRIGHT!!! Still looking for input on the pickups for my tele parts-caster project, so far I am leaning towards the dimarzio virtual t's.   Lespaul Username: Lespaul Registered: 10-2004 Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 10:37 am:    Ha! Cmangeot, what do you think MY wife says when she looks at my guitars? My response to her is that she is right about the looks but that they all sound different and that is what really counts. Paul   Pitviper Username: Pitviper Registered: 08-2005 Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 12:50 pm:    That works for you Les? hehehehehee   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 1:41 pm:    Yeah Les, I never thought about that!!   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 3:41 pm:    Cmanegot, buy your wife a cubic zirconium. Tell her it looks the same as a diamond, they all look the same. I bet she can point out the differences, no matter how microscopically small they may be.   Pitviper Username: Pitviper Registered: 08-2005 Posted on Wednesday, August 30, 2006 - 10:00 pm:    ...going into that vein deeper...buy her 10k gold over silver and leave the tag on. Then tell her it's just as good as 18-24K..looks the same honey!! hehehehee   Bluesmeister Username: Bluesmeister Registered: 05-2004 Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 2:03 am:    I've got back from a month's vacation and I just spotted Hasenobu's post. *Ay caramba* The daughter of a friend of mine is currently teaching English in Japan, a while ago I asked her to look out for an AM205AV for me. Should I send her round to Hasenobu's friend's house???   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Friday, September 01, 2006 - 3:24 pm:    Check this out then: Ebay Item number: 300021618197   Johnm Username: Johnm Registered: 08-2001 Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 11:03 am:      Johnm Username: Johnm Registered: 08-2001 Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 11:07 am:    From left to right: Artfield AFD5 AM-Z Artfield AFD25 TB-Z Artfield AFD25 AM-Z Artfield AFD40 BG-Z   Artfield Username: Artfield Registered: 04-2001 Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 5:25 pm:    He John One more to go and i have to hand the Torch to you...but for now we still on 4 beautiful collection man !!!!! Artfields are super guitars. i hope next year Ibanez decides to re-issue them.....actually its better not....   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Sunday, September 24, 2006 - 11:14 pm:    John...can you give us the years?   Johnm Username: Johnm Registered: 08-2001 Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 3:00 am:    @Strings: the 25's are '88 models. The 5 and 40 are from 1990. JohnM   Aliensporebomb Username: Aliensporebomb Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 7:31 pm:    Wow. Some of these collections are beyond belief! Amazing! Now that I've finished wiping the drool off of my chin, I'll post my only "Ibanez" which is only Ibanez because it was made by Fujigen. http://pod.ath.cx/ex2-sunset.jpg Technically it's a Heartfield by Fender but Fujigen were the ones who made it.   Emilio Username: Emilio Registered: 09-2004 Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 10:45 am:    http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/emifon/?action=view&current=HPIM3582.jpg& refPage=20&imgAnch=imgAnch24 http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/emifon/?action=view&current=HPIM3556.jpg& refPage=20&imgAnch=imgAnch25 http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/emifon/?action=view&current=HPIM3524.jpg& refPage=20&imgAnch=imgAnch40   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 12:51 pm:    Emilio.... nice nice very very nice.   Hansjuergen Username: Hansjuergen Registered: 09-2006 Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 1:36 am:    Here's my small contribution, a sort of "Ibanez family shot" with my '78 Musician, a self-built Strat and a Luxor ES-335 copy which seems to have something to do with Hoshino if I understand some threads here correctly. ZZee ya, Hans-Jürgen   Jchester Username: Jchester Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 1:57 pm:    Here's my 3 Ibanez (2451, EDB-400, EP-9) & my Epi Dot (btw...'Dotty' is for sale...) ...and the rest of my 'brood'   Mr_roadstar Username: Mr_roadstar Registered: 06-2002 Posted on Friday, October 06, 2006 - 8:27 pm:    I have been deliquent in posting updated photos. Yes, there's a couple Fender products in there. Same old crappy camera... Left to right: 1991 EXB404BR, 2004 Toronado, 2005 Jagmaster, 1985 DT250BK Left to right: 2004 RG321MHMOL, 1986 RG440PR, 1983 RS1400SS, 1986 RG420CI The Bear   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Saturday, October 07, 2006 - 11:21 pm:    Emilio - You have a couple transitional (79/80) model AR300s there ... I notice the one has the combo of Quick Change II tail with Super80's ... are those the stock parts that came with that axe? Echo Bob...very nice indeed - LOVE late model Smooth Heel Is!!   Ccs Username: Ccs Registered: 03-2001 Posted on Sunday, October 08, 2006 - 4:46 pm:    You can't really see them all to good but here's the recent family L-R:'78 670-12,'85 PR1660,'88 PF20,'76 Destroyer,'94 IC300,Pre serial 2387,'82 DT400,'77 2387,'78 Challenger,'69 2020,'78 ST1200,pre serial 2354,'80 ST980,pre serial 2387CT,pre serial 2350,'78 Challenger,pre serial 2387 and a pre serial 2616 Artist.   Emilio Username: Emilio Registered: 09-2004 Posted on Monday, October 09, 2006 - 6:26 pm:    Strings, they are all original,and I belive the AR300 from february 1980 may be one of the first AR300's made, see Hasenobu's page, they are in chronological order.Does anyone owns a earlier AR300? And she is mint, 10 condition,not a scratch and the plating(golding?)is 10 also, I consider her one of my jewels..... cheers emlio   Emilio Username: Emilio Registered: 09-2004 Posted on Monday, October 09, 2006 - 6:28 pm:    http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i305/emifon/   Yogi Username: Yogi Registered: 04-2003 Posted on Monday, October 09, 2006 - 7:28 pm:    The earliest official mentioning of the AR model names I've seen so far was in a catalog which was printed in August 1979. Then there was a pretty long transitional period until about June 1980 when the Super58s were introduced and the specifications changed (Body thickness / Smooth Heel). The earliest AR I know of, an AR100, was made in August as well. I own a AR300 that was made in September '79 but mine isn't in that nice shape, though. Juergen   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 12:21 pm:    Emilio, Yogi is right-the AR solid body line was introduced in 79 with little or no change from the 2619 to the AR300. I'll bet your non-angled tailpiece axe is older (79?) than the QC-II tail (80?) - both transitional and both limited editions in their own right!! Yogi, I think now we've witnessed the first change within the AR300 line...and, there were never 58 pups added to the Smoothheel I body types. Only after they went with the stocky/thicker/shorter body did they begin installing 58s. No?   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 02-2005 Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 3:40 pm:    Emilio... PF230... nice. Uncommon? I'd like one. Haven't seen any others than yours. Does anybody know where there are others? Dave?   Yogi Username: Yogi Registered: 04-2003 Posted on Tuesday, October 10, 2006 - 6:28 pm:    Strings: Yes, that's what I meant: The Super58s were only installed in the thicker Artists. As far as I know there is no difference between a '79 2619 and an '79 AR300. In early 1980 the GIBRALTAR tailpiece with the slanted slots was introduced, that's the only difference I know of before the big changes came up in mid 1980. Juergen   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 12:05 am:    Bob, They are not really that rare I have MO, AV (2),and amber. Really nice guitars and still undervalued in todays market. The Midnight Olive is a real nice lookin git !   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 1:23 am:    Emilio, Per Yogi, Sounds like you've got both models available for the transition year...both in nice shape too! Love those smooth heels...nothing quite like them!! I'm waiting on the return (4 mos at the Luthier!) of my '79 AR 500...I'll post pics someday   Jcmc64 Username: Jcmc64 Registered: 06-2006 Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 3:58 am:    Thought I'd finally join the fun, some in my humble collection ... L to R : 78 MC500nt, 77' 2622- Mint, 80' AR500cs, 81 AR300- Mint, 95' "80's custom Legend" AR300-Mint L to R : 77 LP custom 2350, 78 2622-Nr Mint+, 75' 2392-Nr Mint, 83 RS1000, and, in the front - 80' AR500cs 78 CN250 cw - very nice 77 LP 2350 cw Mint and some of the rest if anyone is intersted: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/554727186FTPEhF   Ibanezfreak1960 Username: Ibanezfreak1960 Registered: 03-2004 Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 7:13 am:    Jcmc64 nice collection! I see you have a few multi effects units, a Vox amd Digitech. Would you care to comment on them in Strings thread below? http://www.ibanezcollectors.com/discus/messages/17/19131.html?1160535652   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 7:21 am:    Jim, that Burg LP is AWESOME !}   Jcmc64 Username: Jcmc64 Registered: 06-2006 Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 3:53 pm:    Freak - will do. I have intense setups of both, stomp v. upper and lower end digi multi effects. Dave--thx..you know when you find one that you'll keep and pass on to the kids when its all over?...this is one of those for me...just about flawless. The 77' 2622, and the 81' AR300 are keepers till your gone too...almost flawless as well   Jcmc64 Username: Jcmc64 Registered: 06-2006 Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 4:24 pm:    And I can't forget about the AR500cs... Not minty, but what a top...   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 12:09 am:    God that 500 looks familier...how long ya had that one?   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 7:35 am:    What's month was the '80 AR500 made? I see it has Super 58's. mk   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 01-2005 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 11:15 am:    MK, there were no CS finished AR Artist models with Super80s   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 4:53 pm:    The '80 AR500AV I'm looking at has Super 80's. I'm just wondering in what month did everything change? mk   Yogi Username: Yogi Registered: 04-2003 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 6:32 pm:    read some posts above...   Jcmc64 Username: Jcmc64 Registered: 06-2006 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 9:42 pm:    mk: AR500cs -- L80xxxx Dec 1980 So i guess your answer is June- 1980... An AR500 with Super 80's...anyone have a pic? And Yeah... its a familiar one, keepin it within the family   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 9:53 pm:    Cloud would be included. I assume the tail piece was changed? Serial # C80XXXX (March '80). Super 80's.   Graza Username: Graza Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Sunday, October 15, 2006 - 4:09 am:    Just some of my ibanez guitars   Jasma Username: Jasma Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 7:01 am:    finally figured out to post photos, so here's a few from my collection. image{b} image{c} image{d} image{e} image{f}   Jasma Username: Jasma Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 7:07 am:    a few more: , ,   Jasma Username: Jasma Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 7:12 am:    finally got the hang of it!!! , , ,   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 01-2002 Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 7:28 am:    Nice Picts ! Awesome collection, I especially like the PF300 with the bookmatched Flame Maple top in Natural (I'm just a sucker for blondes)..Also your collection of Studios is outstanding-a very undervalued guitar IMHO...   Jasma Username: Jasma Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Monday, October 30, 2006 - 5:45 pm:    Hi Dave, I like my pf's and the studios, but as you said not many others does.. they will wake up one day, so I'm hanging onto them.... Here's a few more Ibanez's from the basement: GB10, GB12, PM100, LR10, plus ... , , , ,   Jasma Username: Jasma Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 3:04 am:    that is about it: a JP20, a 2630 in near new cond., a SG 2404 and a MC 924 Bass. , , , ,   Cmangeot Username: Cmangeot Registered: 04-2005 Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 9:33 am:    Hey Jasma, It looks as if someone has put an SC620 Neck on an SC1620 body. If I am not mistaken that guitar only came in Amber Pearl and a green. Yours looks like Vintage Violin.   Jchester Username: Jchester Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 10:02 am:    Jasma... I think you DEFINITELY have the hang of it! Awesome collection... GREAT photography too!   Jasma Username: Jasma Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 5:11 pm:    HI Cman., bourght the SC new in Tokyo a few years ago, so I'm sure it is 100% original   Jasma Username: Jasma Registered: 12-2005 Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 5:25 pm:    Mangeot, Here's a close up of the body, looks similar to yours, maybe a bit darker?   Lea Username: Lea Registered: 09-2005 Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 6:27 am:    i thought i would post a more up to date picture of my babies. I’ve also only just remembered that one of the members of this forum used to own one of my musicians(the good twin), they had it advertised on here but they sold it to ric’s vintage guitars in freo (in Australia). ive been collecting since i was 16, 21 now. anyone else here around my age? just curious.   Lea Username: Lea Registered: 09-2005 Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 6:29 am:    sorry pic didnt work. lets try again.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 3:35 pm:      Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 4:04 pm:    BobZ: picked up a few more, eh!! What are the two on the left, especially the one with the fancy Ibanez-like inlay? mk   Dave_g Username: Dave_g Registered: 1-2002 Posted on Thursday, February 15, 2007 - 10:34 pm:    Hey Bob how 'bout a close up of the "Bob Delia" Custom guitar ? I think thats it on the couch behind the BC Rich....   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 7:49 am:    Mike, the two on the left you can view better in the "miscellaneous" thread here on ICW. There's a complete explanation there. The flower axe has 100% Gibby LP guts in it from the pups to the input jack and it's heavy too. It rips. Photo I just posted here sux, I think better photos in the other thread. Dave... that is the "Special" axe you gave me back there on the couch. I will post a better shot. I don't have a camera and I always have to borrow one, but I will. Thanx again.   Mattfrox Username: Mattfrox Registered: 12-2006 Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 1:45 pm:    Bob, What is the 12 stringer and the sexy beasts beside it?   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 2:35 pm:    Back (left to right): 1969 Epiphone "Texan" 6 string acoustic., 2005 Alvarez AJ60/12 Jumbo 12 string acoustic, 2006 Ibanez ew20asent 6 string acoustic/electric, The black electric axe is the "Bob Delia Special" that Dave G. gave me when I bought the ar5000. Nice axe for sure. Front row (left to right): Vietnamese Ibanez design copy 6 string electric I call it the "scroll" axe. It's stock except for bone nut I had installed, next is another Vietnames 6 string electric. This axe which I call the "flower" axe has Gibson Les Paul guts, complete Gibby LP guts from the burstbucker pups right down to the input jack and all wiring and components in between. The guitar rips., 1981 Ibanez ar5000LE (I still can't believe it's mine), 1975(?) pre-serial # Ibanez vined model 2671 (Satan's Guitar), 1983 Ibanez ar1200av 12 over 6 string electric guitar, 2005 BC Rich "Bich" 6 string electric (neck-thru, ebony board, cloud inlays.) You can see better shots of the Vietnames axes here on ICW in "miscellaneous" thread under "Check out this Ibanez inspired copy" (I think that's the thread.) They look black here, but they are really what Dave and I were calling "root beer" colored. Pretty neat color. Both have flamed tops too which ain't coming across in the photos. The flower axe weighs about 3 lbs. more than the scroll axe. I had them in the shop for a month, working on the necks/frets, they are now MINT and real players. The flower axe more than the scroll axe. Dave and I each have the scroll guitar, matching bookends, to some extent although Dave put some effort into his, I just had the bone nut done on mine and I had the bone nut installed on the flower axe as well.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 2:41 pm:    P.S. - if you start at the top of this thread and look at the guitars we've posted... Man... we've got some serious guitars on this site. Unfortunatley for me... you guys own a heck of alot more of the really special ones than I do... but still... we've got a bunch of neat axes on this site. I'd say.... "Congrats to all" on owning them. And thanx for posting the shots, they are such neat axes to be able to see.   Brentm Username: Brentm Registered: 3-2005 Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 5:25 pm:    Here's an updated group shot from me. Back row - 1978 Ibanez MC400 Middle row - 1998 RG520QS - 1991 RG570 - 2000 UV777 - Hohner The Prinz - 1977 Ibanez Challenger Front Row - 2003 JEM7VWH - 2003 PRS Singlecut 10 top (no birds). I sold three of my Ibanez gits to fund the PRS. It's an amazing guitar... well they all are. -Brent   Tubescorcher Username: Tubescorcher Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Friday, February 16, 2007 - 8:00 pm:    Will add this double neck to the group shot when I get it back from my tech. I couln't deal with setting up both necks especially the Floyd 6 string.   Callistabb Username: Callistabb Registered: 2-2006 Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 1:09 pm:    My favorite thread! So many nice guitars here. Here are mine with the latest addition of 2 Artists and a Fatbenson. I agree with Bobzilla’s last post - Congrats everyone to so many beautiful guitars! /Bjorn   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, February 19, 2007 - 1:20 pm:    Callistabb... totally awesome axes and... another fine polishing job. What did you use? I took Dave's recommendation and switched over to the carnuarba (spelling?) wax idea last week. They sure look sweet.... nice and shiney.   Callistabb Username: Callistabb Registered: 2-2006 Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 3:36 am:    Bob, nothing special just regular furniture polish of a local brand except for the 2619, which undergone a serious boat rubbing treatment. The result of that btw, was amazing! /Bjorn   Grailkeeper2676 Username: Grailkeeper2676 Registered: 7-2005 Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 4:15 am:    Does anyone know the model number for the 59 style korina V.I have the Antoria version and am trying to track down a valuation for my insurance. Mike   Johns Username: Johns Registered: 2-2001 Posted on Thursday, April 12, 2007 - 8:38 am:    Grailkeeper2676: The catalogs call it the 2387CT or 2387 Custom.   Grailkeeper2676 Username: Grailkeeper2676 Registered: 7-2005 Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 4:06 am:    Many thanks.This is a great help.I only need to track down the model number for the eared P90 equipped SG Junior and I will be done and able to get this collection proprerly insured at last. Cheers, Mike   Rockon2112 Username: Rockon2112 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 9:24 pm:    Wow, there's some unbelievable collections here! Although these two probably don't add up to a collection, they do constitute a group. '81 AR1200 and my new '78 2619 (only had it 4 days so I'm still acting like a little kid). I laid down some tracks this weekend with the 2619... what an absolute dream to play and record with! So the bug's got me now... I think I need a 2617 and an AM255 to start... I can tell my wife this is as good as life insurance, right?   Jchester Username: Jchester Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Tuesday, April 17, 2007 - 12:56 am:    Just wait 'til the 'vine bug' bites you!   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 1:41 am:    Nice board 2112! I almost thought those were NS-10s mounted there...   Jcmc64 Username: Jcmc64 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 2:57 am:    Ditto, sweet studio 2112....u a Rush fan ? If you are, I've seen them around 10 times over the years.   Rockon2112 Username: Rockon2112 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 9:13 pm:    Thanks guys, The room's a long time project that got completed about three years ago... M-Audio BX-8s (wish they were NS10s), a Yamaha Motif Classic 7, Tascam FW-1884 w/ FE-8 expander and all the rack mount gear loaded into an Argosy Dual 15KS console. The blue light in the lower right is coming from the clear acryllic tower housing the powerhouse PC I built to do all the work. Everything (Sonar and various VSTi's) is MIDI synced including patch change messages sent to the Vetta II amp, so it's virtually a one-man studio/band setup, all I have to do is play along! I'm a huge Rush fan (and Triumph... good 'ol Canadian rock trios). I'll have to say the two Ibanez get the most playing time by far. The 2619 is a nice addition because I kept picking up that doubleneck every time I got in the studio and the neck, shoulders and back kept complaining!   Rockon2112 Username: Rockon2112 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 - 9:17 pm:    By the way... No studio or playroom is complete without a pair of matching lava lamps in the corners!   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 1:15 am:      Rockon2112 Username: Rockon2112 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 1:30 pm:    Hey Strings, Is this what's referred to as a "transition year" model. I'd guess an AR500. Is this a smooth heel/thinner body as opposed to say an '81 AR500? How's the EQ to use as compared to a straight Tri-sound setup on the AR300? Nice looking Guitar!   Michaelkaufman Username: Michaelkaufman Registered: 11-2002 Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 1:54 pm:    drooooool mk   Strings Username: Strings Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2007 - 10:44 pm:    2112...yup, yup and yup! Great flexibilty with eq>in using the tri-sounds...best when used in p-up selctor>middle position and one of the p-ups in standard series mode. Very glassy, very acoustic-y. I think the Ibanez EQ was made for the Super80. It was strange when I got it as everything on the finish was mint - virtually not a ding on it...but the binding on the neck had two areas crumbling. So, I just had the whole thing re-done. The last few days it's been...eq>out, master tone>,5 neck p-up only...increadible, round PAF-like. I have not put it down much since it's been home. It's like 'butta! Micheal, As you know, I deserve too drool as this one has been at the luthier for 9+ months - complete retro-fit new neck binding and incidental refret (as it would be dumb to put the old ones back.) He did an awesome job on the color match to the body vintage aged cream/yellow with brass dowls for binging markers - he did 5 samples and nailed on the fifith attempt. Plays like butter. I could not put it down for over three hours today. I plan to take some beauty shots of the rest outdoors soon...here's a couple more till then.   Adstar Username: Adstar Registered: 1-2007 Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2007 - 8:19 am:    Here's the start of my Ibanez collection   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Sunday, June 03, 2007 - 10:29 am:    Nice wood there Adstar... you too Strings.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, June 25, 2007 - 11:55 am:    here's my Ibanez sr480bm bass and the Gibson Songwriter Deluxe and the "BD Special" which dave gave me w/the ar5000 and the Vietnames Scroll axe with Ibanez Pearl Tuners. I can't post the Vietnamese Flower axe because... a fellow ICW member has my parts for near 4 months now and has ceased communicating with me. That's nice. My axe looks like crap for 4 months and this gentleman won't either return my parts to me nor contact me. Did I mention... I paid him in advance? very nice. I thought we treated each other better than that around here.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, June 25, 2007 - 12:00 pm:    here's my Ibanez sr480bm bass and the Gibson Songwriter Deluxe and the Ibanez PF12nt acoustic and the "BD Special" which dave gave me w/the ar5000 and the Vietnames Scroll axe with Ibanez Pearl Tuners. I can't post the Vietnamese Flower axe because... a fellow ICW member has my parts for near 4 months now and has ceased communicating with me. That's nice. My axe looks like crap for 4 months and this gentleman won't either return my parts to me nor contact me. Did I mention... I paid him in advance? very nice. I thought we treated each other better than that around here. and... Satan's refurbished guitar.   Bobzilla Username: Bobzilla Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Monday, June 25, 2007 - 12:09 pm:    ooooooooooops forgot the sr480bm bass foto   Mikeferrara Username: Mikeferrara Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 10:36 pm:      Mikeferrara Username: Mikeferrara Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 - 11:42 pm:    Here some details about my simple family collection. Ibanez 2458 Les Paul version of a Gibson L6-S prototype 1975 Ibanez AS83 Violin Sunburst 2003 Ibanez Destroyer Black DT series '95 reissue Ibanez AXD81 Violin Sunburst 2003 CSL rebranded Fujigen set in neck Les Paul Tobacco Sunburst 1974 CSL rebranded IBZ-Fujigen Gold Top Deluxe (IBZ-2351DX) 1974 Ibanez 2350CS Custom Cherry Sunburst 1976 Fender American Standard Stratocaster 1987 Ibanez Talman TV750/650-QVRS Red Sunburst 1994 Ibanez Talman TV750/650-QVBS Brown Sunburst 1994 Ibanez Talman TC530 Flamed Brown sunburst 1994 Morris rebranded Fujigen L6-S copy 1976

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