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Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 10:43 am: | |
On an impulse yesterday whilst driving through Blacktown in Sydney's west, my wife said "why don't we stop in at Cash Converters?". Found parking, went inside, and what did we find? A 1978 IC400, Antique Violin in colour, in very good condition and all the original bits still attached - frets are full of life, couple of very minor dings in body, a buckle scratch on the back, and corrosion on the gold plate bridge and tail - flying fingers covers cleaned up nice though. Did I hear you ask how much? Did I mention it came with the original hardcase in not too shabby condition? Tell 'em the price son! How does AU$349 sound? (approx US$270). Man, with the sustain block and half/half nut, this thing screams. I must admit I'd never really paid much attention to Icemans (or is the plural form "Icemen"?) before, but this baby rocks! I'd say as good as my 2345W (SG clone). I'll post some pics when I get the chance.
Not that I think I'd ever sell it, but based on the above info what do you guys think this model would fetch amongst collectors? |
Dave_g
Username: Dave_g
Registered: 01-2002
| | Posted on Friday, February 04, 2005 - 1:25 pm: | |
Flatbag..I'd say you snagged yourself a VERY GOOD deal ! |
Captainibanez
Username: Captainibanez
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 7:28 am: | |
Spank you very much Flatbag...cause its as good as your SG if not better, as far as the price...congrats another "I shoved it up Cash Converters " story...this guitar is a collectable one in its aged condition..there was one the other day on Ebay for a lot higher amount.Looks like another bargain has been snagged to be put under the bed !
Captain Ibanez  |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 9:58 am: | |
As promised, the pics:
I am still blown away at how great it sounds and plays, I reckon you could play it through a clock radio and it would still rock! Still can't believe I got it so cheap, thank god there are still people out there that haven't found ebay yet! |
Captainibanez
Username: Captainibanez
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, February 05, 2005 - 11:16 pm: | |
An excellent bargain indeed Flatbag. Its in really great condition for its age.
Reminds me of the guy who came into the office one day around 4 years ago, to identify the Ibanez he bought at Cash Conveters at Bondi Junction in Sydney for only $500 ......thats right peeps...his bargain for that kind of money was a.......Mint condition Bob Weir Blonde. I think stumbling onto a bargain is better than searching these days .
Captain Ibanez |
Johns
Username: Johns
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 9:05 am: | |
Flatbag:
I've always been impressed by these older Icemen. It's nice to see one "live" and up close rather than simply in the catalog. You did great! |
Spiro
Username: Spiro
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, February 06, 2005 - 3:26 pm: | |
ahhh you lucky bastard!!! I was just about to walk into cash converters last Monday!! But thought against it cause I couldnt find parking!!
I thought that the fact that BAM BAM is down the road there would be no bargauins to be found.. I havent had Much luck in the Cash Converters area for quite some time..
Anyway Congrats.. |
Flatbag
Username: Flatbag
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 5:29 am: | |
Hey Spiro, I was lucky to get parking myself, I didn't find a spot until my third lap of Main Street - I was about to give up and go home! Not to rub salt in the wound, but it pays to be persistent.
I think ol' Cappy hit the nail right on the head though, stumbling onto bargains is much better than searching; you never know what you'll find, or where you'll find it. It's just a matter of keeping your eyes open. And beating the other collectors to it - sorry Spiro  |
Jeffsailor
Username: Jeffsailor
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 12:23 pm: | |
It looks like the guitar gods are also smiling upon me...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3781372158
It looks like it will need a bit of work, but well worth it eh?
js |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 12:56 pm: | |
nice find there Jeff |
Dave_g
Username: Dave_g
Registered: 01-2002
| | Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 2:44 pm: | |
Jeff...Great Score, Dat one's gonna clean up good ! |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Monday, February 07, 2005 - 7:36 pm: | |
Good deal Jeff!
Another one found. So I guess all six of them turned up by now hey? |
Ibnzplyr
Username: Ibnzplyr
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 2:41 am: | |
Jeff: Help me pick my jaw off the floor. Man, if I had checked ebay before going into work, well... no hard feelings going to one of the guys here. Hearty congratulations on finessing the Steal of the Century! Wow!
Scott |
Ibanezcollector
Username: Ibanezcollector
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 08, 2005 - 4:44 am: | |
Nice find Jeff! I would spend the money for a new case before you have the guitar shipped so theres no chance of her getting damaged. Looks like a great guitar! |
Jeffsailor
Username: Jeffsailor
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 3:35 pm: | |
Couldn't let this one slip by. I'm not sure how much of a bargain it will be once I restore the electronics. Its not exactly the AM255 I've been waiting for, but it will probably hold me over for a while...
http://www.qksrv.net/click-1802666-10381315?loc=http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI .dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D7357701200 |
Dave_g
Username: Dave_g
Registered: 01-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2005 - 3:53 pm: | |
Jeff...Nice grab ! Looks like a good project.. |