Ibanez Destroyer Reissues - What do we know?
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King IzzO)))
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Cool, I didn't know they were making them again. They need to keep them in the lineup forever and ever.
Cool, I didn't know they were making them again. They need to keep them in the lineup forever and ever.
Dr. Vegetable
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Re: Ibanez Destroyer Reissues - What do we know?
Interesting. When I look at different pictures online of current Destroyers I see two different bridge types being used. Mine looks like the one on this DT420; note the lack of nuts on the bridge posts:
Most of the DT520's that I see online seem to have this instead; I think Ibanez calls this a Tight Tune bridge:
The idea is that the nuts lock the bridge down for better transfer to the body. I don't know why they would randomly use different hardware on a production model, but I guess it happens.
I don't feel like I got ripped off, but now that you've pointed it out I'll be certain to obsess over it...
EDIT: Ah, looking at the Ibanez site I see that this model is listed having chrome hardware. Mine (for whatever reason) has gold hardware. I'm guessing they don't have the Tight Tune bridge in a gold plate version? The Ibanez specs also don't show the push-pull on the volume. Again, not sure why they would change specs on the fly like that , but I'm happy - the gold looks better IMHO.
In addition to the burst and gloss black, I have also seen the reissue in metallic red.
Interesting. When I look at different pictures online of current Destroyers I see two different bridge types being used. Mine looks like the one on this DT420; note the lack of nuts on the bridge posts:
Most of the DT520's that I see online seem to have this instead; I think Ibanez calls this a Tight Tune bridge:
The idea is that the nuts lock the bridge down for better transfer to the body. I don't know why they would randomly use different hardware on a production model, but I guess it happens.
I don't feel like I got ripped off, but now that you've pointed it out I'll be certain to obsess over it...
EDIT: Ah, looking at the Ibanez site I see that this model is listed having chrome hardware. Mine (for whatever reason) has gold hardware. I'm guessing they don't have the Tight Tune bridge in a gold plate version? The Ibanez specs also don't show the push-pull on the volume. Again, not sure why they would change specs on the fly like that , but I'm happy - the gold looks better IMHO.
In addition to the burst and gloss black, I have also seen the reissue in metallic red.
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Dr. Vegetable
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Re: Ibanez Destroyer Reissues - What do we know?
Some models are bolt-on, but the current reissue DT520 is set neck. From what I have seen, any Destroyer model number in the 100's or 200's would be bolt-on, 400's and 500's are set.
Some models are bolt-on, but the current reissue DT520 is set neck. From what I have seen, any Destroyer model number in the 100's or 200's would be bolt-on, 400's and 500's are set.
chadd
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I picked up a used DT200 a year or two ago. Nice guitar for the price, pickups are really hot though and I don't know that I want to double my investment just to put in new pickups.
Lucy Diamond
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@Dr Vegetable
Don't obsess....I think you may have a limited edition and they are now in production.
Please don't quote me. I saw a youtube video lastnight and the British reviewer/ salesguy said that they are in "extremely limited" production. I think yours might have been one of the limited ones because I am pretty sure they are now in full production.
Who knows why these things happen but I think you lucked out because it would be easier to replace/ repair or find parts for the bridge you have.
@Dr Vegetable
Don't obsess....I think you may have a limited edition and they are now in production.
Please don't quote me. I saw a youtube video lastnight and the British reviewer/ salesguy said that they are in "extremely limited" production. I think yours might have been one of the limited ones because I am pretty sure they are now in full production.
Who knows why these things happen but I think you lucked out because it would be easier to replace/ repair or find parts for the bridge you have.
Dr. Vegetable
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Heh, no worries. Actually, it does look like my Destroyer is special. The Ibanez specs call out chrome hardware and no coil split on this model. It does look like a few other people have gotten early models from this run with gold as well.
I am really stoked with this guitar.
Heh, no worries. Actually, it does look like my Destroyer is special. The Ibanez specs call out chrome hardware and no coil split on this model. It does look like a few other people have gotten early models from this run with gold as well.
I am really stoked with this guitar.
Hairmail
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Dr Vegetable it certainly looks like your destroyer isn't standard production. Could you tell me if the maple on the top of the guitar is a real cap or just a veneer?
Dr Vegetable it certainly looks like your destroyer isn't standard production. Could you tell me if the maple on the top of the guitar is a real cap or just a veneer?
Dr. Vegetable
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I'm not sure - I haven't taken tools to it, so have not seen inside the pickup cavities or anything. (No plans of doing so any time soon either, sorry!)
I can say that the top is no deeper than the ~ 3/8" binding, which covers any cap/veneer seam at the edge. But I think this is the deepest flame I have ever seen. It is difficult to describe the 3-D effect, but I've been staring at it a lot. Some cool optical illusion going on there that makes it look like you are looking into/beneath the surface of the guitar. It's so cool, it has to be fake somehow...
I'm not sure - I haven't taken tools to it, so have not seen inside the pickup cavities or anything. (No plans of doing so any time soon either, sorry!)
I can say that the top is no deeper than the ~ 3/8" binding, which covers any cap/veneer seam at the edge. But I think this is the deepest flame I have ever seen. It is difficult to describe the 3-D effect, but I've been staring at it a lot. Some cool optical illusion going on there that makes it look like you are looking into/beneath the surface of the guitar. It's so cool, it has to be fake somehow...
MaidenTexas84
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I scored this sweet MIJ DT420 on eBay, it's got a really nice bolt-on Wizard style neck.
I scored this sweet MIJ DT420 on eBay, it's got a really nice bolt-on Wizard style neck.
Dr. Vegetable
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Nice! Did it come with the Duncans, or did you put them in after you got it?
For completeness, I'll just add this picture of my other "Destroyer" which is a DTX120. It's a smaller basswood body, but still has the same comfort of its larger cousins.
How can a pointy, oddly-shaped guitar be so dang comfortable and well balanced?
Nice! Did it come with the Duncans, or did you put them in after you got it?
For completeness, I'll just add this picture of my other "Destroyer" which is a DTX120. It's a smaller basswood body, but still has the same comfort of its larger cousins.
How can a pointy, oddly-shaped guitar be so dang comfortable and well balanced?
JeffB
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Jeff Seal is/was the Destroyer King around here.
I have had a couple
400 (1981) and a 420 (Y2K), both were killer players and nice toned. You can see em in this thread
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?263472-So-I-found-a-CD-with-pics-of-some-of-my-old-guitars
Jeff Seal is/was the Destroyer King around here.
I have had a couple
400 (1981) and a 420 (Y2K), both were killer players and nice toned. You can see em in this thread
https://forum.seymourduncan.com/showthread.php?263472-So-I-found-a-CD-with-pics-of-some-of-my-old-guitars
MaidenTexas84
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I added the Duncans, as well as some locking tuners and a Graphtech TUSQ nut.
I added the Duncans, as well as some locking tuners and a Graphtech TUSQ nut.
Rand-O-Monium
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Must resist...
Blk w/ Gold would just be t!ts!!!
Must resist...
Blk w/ Gold would just be t!ts!!!
Re: Ibanez Destroyer Reissues - What do we know?
$699 for a MIC guitar?
I'd go for a second hand MIJ one in eBay for that price
$699 for a MIC guitar?
I'd go for a second hand MIJ one in eBay for that price
JordanM82
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I agree with this, the cost just seems too high to me for MIC when I can wait to find a used MIJ Destroyer for the same cost. I would love one of those by the way, the used MIJ that is.
I agree with this, the cost just seems too high to me for MIC when I can wait to find a used MIJ Destroyer for the same cost. I would love one of those by the way, the used MIJ that is.
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