Ibanez USA Customs

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So, does anybody else here have any of the early '90s USA Ibanez stuff? I've got the "Necromancer's Castle" model which I guess is based on an RG770 (H-S-H P/ups) original Wizard neck (no stripe),Sharktooth inlays, etc... I've seen a couple of other graphic finishes from that series but would love to see the rest. Who's got 'em?

Damn, I need a better camera.

[guitar geek]

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I know a shop where they have a HSS model with reversed head. Jani of Sonata Arctica played an old USA customshop model for quite some time.

Harrald

[Hambucker]

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I think he still plays 'em. Those are great guitars. But id prefer an Ebony board over that rosewood one

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Those are great guitars. But id prefer an Ebony board over that rosewood one

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I agree, it's a killer guitar, but ebony would be so much nicer. I don't think they offered ebony as an option even on the custom shop models IIRC. The only thing this one needs is a hotter bridge p/up, It's got a PAF Pro in it right now, but I'm gonna slap a JB in it as soon as I can find a good one on the cheap.

[AfterForever]

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here's one

[The Eristic]

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http://ibanezrules.com/catalogs/reference/index.htm
http://ibanezregister.com

[Hambucker]

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I've seen some variation of the Necromancer Castle and the best looking one had purple clouds and an orange demon. It looked very good.

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http://ibanezrules.com/catalogs/reference/index.htm
http://ibanezregister.com

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Cool links, thanks! I did notice that "The Necromancer's Castle" wasn't listed in the catalogs for 89-90-91, and was only available in 89. Ya learn something new every day!

[skidd]

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I have one. I got new in 89-90, still have it. It sounds and plays great. http://www.flaoha.com/auctions/page%202.htm

[The Eristic]

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I have one. I got new in 89-90, still have it. It sounds and plays great. http://www.flaoha.com/auctions/page%202.htm

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[siggy14]

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I also have one of these, mine has the silver snake/copper snake skin with 24 fret shark inlay with reverse headstock. The guitar plays smooth, if i get pictures i will post.

[skidd]

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I have one. I got new in 89-90, still have it. It sounds and plays great. http://www.flaoha.com/auctions/page%202.htm

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We used to call her ROBO Cop. It is signed ROX 90 on the tip any clue what that might be?

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"We used to call her ROBO Cop. It is signed ROX 90 on the tip any clue what that might be?"

That would be the artist's signature/year of production I believe. I haven't found an artist listed by that name/initials, but the history of the USA shop isn't really complete. I know that Dan Lawrence, Pamelina, and Pedro Cruz were the 3 main artists for those guitars. mine(necromancer) is a Pamelina creation.

[skidd]

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Thanks.