Remember -- Mr. Van Halen used a Destroyer on the first three VH albums. This is the guitar that took the world by storm in 1978 in the hands of Eddie VH! It also appears that he used one back in the early days. Nice full neck with a 1.73" nut width. One of Ibanez’s most successful early copies was its Destroyer, which debuted circa 1975. The Destroyer model was first introduced by Hoshino-Gakki in 1975 and was based on the Gibson Musical Instruments' Explorer design. Vintage 1975 Ibanez Destroyer for sale. Vintage Dimarzio Super Distortions and brass nut added probably long ago. Overall the guitar is in great shape considering it's almost 40 years old. Here we have an exceptionally cool and near impossible to find 1975 Ibanez “lawsuit” Destroyer 2459, Ibanez’s mock up of a ’58 Korina Explorer. Save ibanez destroyer to get e-mail alerts and updates on your eBay Feed. Mar 6, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Daniel Middleman. 1976 CimarClassic. 1975 IBANEZ DESTROYER! 1975 Ibanez Destroyer Pre Lawsuit Japan Model 2459 Vintage: $4,320. It was introduced in 1994 as a more affordable member of the JEM family, made in Korea instead of Japan and with less expensive parts. 1975 Ibanez Guitars flat tops & classics. 1976 cimar. Gorgeous old school pearl/abalone block inlays make for a path back to one of rock's most dynamic chapters. I am the second owner, the original owner received it in 1976 as his graduation present. Here we have a smashing piece from Ibanez, a 1976 Destroyer from their Korina series. The original Ibanez Tight-Tune bridge provides improved transfer of string vibration and better tuning stability. Features the original Super 70s pickups, electronics, and tuning machines. your own Pins on Pinterest Ibanez Jem555BK The Ibanez JEM555 is a JEM series electric guitar model and signature model of American guitarist Steve Vai. Up for your consideration is a vintage 1976 Ibanez Destroyer. https://kcvintageguitars.com/products/1975-ibanez-destroyer-2459-korina This beauty plays and sounds fantastic and comes with the original and coveted Ibanez Super 70 pickups. Ibanez destroyer 1983 DT-155 Really cool and great quality japanese guitar, produced in December 1983 at FujiGen factory - this beast is nearly 40 years old now. Here we have an exceptionally cool and near impossible to find 1975 Ibanez “lawsuit” Destroyer 2459, Ibanez’s mock up of a 1976 tamaguitar. The Destroyer series is a line of solid body electric guitars manufactured for Hoshino Gakki and sold under the Ibanez brand. October 2020. We finally met the challenge, and we really found a nice one. ... item 9 Vintage 1977 Ibanez 2351AV Les Paul mij electric guitar for sale 8 - Vintage 1977 Ibanez 2351AV Les Paul mij electric guitar for sale. 1976 Jamboree1. The Ibanez Destroyer DT520FM solidbody electric guitar gives you instant attitude - sonically and visually. We have a wide range of Ibanez guitars for sale including 7 string, 8 string, electro acoustic , bass guitars and effects pedals. Awesome Japanese Sen Body that is beautifully matched and looks like one piece. Here we have an exceptionally cool and near impossible to find 1975 cimar2. 1975 cimar. Get the best deals for ibanez destroyer at eBay.com. For heavy guitarists craving the sound and aesthetics of Gibson’s long out-of-production axe, the Destroyer was a viable, and affordable alternative that didn’t sacrifice the tonal qualities of … The Destroyer style debuted in 1975 with the model 2459, which was a copy of the Gibson Explorer.. Ibanez called it's copy the "Destroyer" and used provocative taglines like "Explore the Destroyer" to evoke it's Gibson inspiration. 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