NGD Ibanez Artist

[SongsForTheDeaf]

Got this Ibanez Artist today on rent but really like it and am goanna sell my other Ibanez Roadcore to buy this. Just wondering if anyone has info on the model and specs, looks like the pickups were changed.

also I wonder if there are any famous users ? it is a great guitar and looks like a high end PRS!

 

[SongsForTheDeaf]

Re: NGD Ibanez Artist

phone recording with some pedals

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

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No idea,but it's a beauty!!!

FWIW,it "may" be a newer/ish model,I don't recall seeing the 3 knob layout on the older ones.

Anywho,it's sharp!!!



edit:
Check the p/ups when you re-string!!!

edit II:
Gold knobs,Yo!!!

 

[SongsForTheDeaf]

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No idea,but it's a beauty!!!

edit II:
Gold knobs,Yo!!!

GOLD KNOBS!!! perfect I'm goanna go pick up some in the coming week, the wood knobs look kinda....Jazzy !

 

[Rand-O-Monium]

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:headbang:

 

[Chickenwings]

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If you like that axe, before you commit your money to that one, try an old one from late 70's early 80's.

 

[SongsForTheDeaf]

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If you like that axe, before you commit your money to that one, try an old one from late 70's early 80's.

yeah I hear alot of people recommending them on TGP. I never see them around here or online and I scour online classifieds for guitar stuff almost everyday.

I feel like I would not like the vintage models though only because of the amount of switches and knobs they have. I like a simple guitar, I barely use the neck or middle position ever either or the tone controls.

 

[Chickenwings]

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mine had a normal les paul set up. No extra switches.
Amazingly sustainful and resonant wood tho. Solid chunky hardware too.

 

[Big Flannel]

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Sweet guitar, man. I have an older model, (2007?), and I love it.

 

[SongsForTheDeaf]

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mine had a normal les paul set up. No extra switches.
Amazingly sustainful and resonant wood tho. Solid chunky hardware too.

Wow I did not know they made ones like that, I'll check ebay !

Whatever bridge pickup was put in this model is amazing though I think for 350 i'll just nab it while I can. Don't see many Artist models around where I am. I know they remade the classic Artist design with the tri sound switches for around 600 in Canada but even those I have not spotted anywhere.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-Ibanez-artist-guitar-/331070255698?pt=Guitar&hash=item4d15533252

Kinda over my budget but this looks good!

 

[Chickenwings]

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yeh man. i didn't know you could get those for 350 so i guess its a great deal. The old ones are pretty fkn sexy axes tho. That one in the ad would be amazing. I had one just like taht but in candy apple. i was really stupid to trade it for a telecaster back when i was mainly playing strat and wanted another single coil axe so i did not have to change my amp settings for gigs. The ibanez sustained forever.

 

[Wattage]

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I have an MIK Artist from the late 90's that I picked up recently. I love the guitar, hope you dig yours as much.

Pretty guitar, not sure of the model

 

[SongsForTheDeaf]

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I have an IK Artist from the late 90's that I picked up recently. I love the guitar, hope you dig yours as much.

Pretty guitar, not the model

Whats wrong with the model ? This is a great guitar and I have been through many

 

[Dr. Vegetable]

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Wow, that looks sweet! I love me them Artists.

You can tell the year of manufacture by reading the first two numeric digits in the serial number. (i.e.: S13______ is made in China, 2013.) From the look of the tailpiece I'd say that is a current model. If it's in good shape, $350 is a steal for that guitar. A vintage MIJ version of that guitar would fetch about twice or 3X that price, FWIW.

Enjoy!

 

[SongsForTheDeaf]

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Wow, that looks sweet! I love me them Artists.

You can tell the year of manufacture by reading the first two numeric digits in the serial number. (i.e.: S13______ is made in China, 2013.) From the look of the tailpiece I'd say that is a current model. If it's in good shape, $350 is a steal for that guitar. A vintage MIJ version of that guitar would fetch about twice or 3X that price, FWIW.

Enjoy!

Thanks for the info ! I'll check the date. For sure buying it!

 

[Wattage]

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Nothing wrong with the model just left a word out of the sentence, enjoy

Whats wrong with the model ? This is a great guitar and I have been through many

 

[SongsForTheDeaf]

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Nothing wrong with the model just left a word out of the sentence, enjoy

thanks wattage, feel free to post a pic of yours on here whenever you get the chance I would love to see it.

Something about the shape of the Artist models just strikes me as awesome!

 

[rozman62]

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Here is my AV100 1980 Artist. I've had it since 1984 and it's been my #1 guitar for years. I retired it from gigging and don't play it as much as I used to. It gives any LP a challenge.