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Ibanez RG570 1991 MIJ signed Steve Vai Joe Satriani COA AFTAL play or display
Estimated price for orientation: 1 750 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition
A great Ibanez RG570 with a very uncommon Gravure Flame (GF) in a See-thru Violet Sunburst (SVS), made in Japan in 1991 just a few years after the RG series was launched in 1989, autographed by Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Has full authentication and a valuation of $2,000US done by a reputable LA autograph dealer, but happy to take offers as I'd like to see it go to a good home.Steve Vai and Joe Satriani both Ibanez endorsees, of course. The authentication and valuation was done last year by Autograph Pros in the USA, who are not only AFTAL and UACC Registered Dealers, but who also have sourced direct and sold many, many Satriani and Vai signatures. I've done some research into this guitar, and according to the Ibanez guitar wiki the date, finish and gold hardware of this guitar makes it a European-only export model; indicated by the rare GFSVS finish, as well as the gold tremolo, locking nut, volume/tone knobs and tuning pegs (see the links below). The guitar itself is a player condition guitar that has been well played, but which has all the original factory hardware. The pickups are a HSH combination of Vintage 1 and 2 pickups, as normal with a 570. It's got an original Wizard neck (stamped on the heel as as an RG470 as the Wizards didn’t differ across these models). It also has the stock original Edge tremolo that a lot of people prefer to the next generation changes Ibanez made, and which still fetch good amounts by themselves. It was made in the Fujigen factory in 1991 according to the serial number, which is pre-the introduction of the Prestige line; I believe that some people consider this era of production is equivalent to the later Prestige models, which are still built in Fujigen plant – not Korea or elsewhere like many modern Ibanez.It sounds great and I've really enjoyed giving it a whirl even though I'm not a shredder, although it has not been set up for a while, so could use a set up to your preferences (it's been in storage for a few years). As for the autographs, I understand that the previous owner had this guitar signed on one of the G3 Tours of Australia, and the guitar was been subsequently inspected, authenticated and evaluated by Autograph Pros, who are AFTAL and USACC certifiers. Autograph Pros are also one of the main dealers for Satriani and Vai autographs and deal with them often - as their authentication says they have obtained 'countless autographs' from both over the years. You'll see that the lines on the bottom of Satch’s signature where he doesn’t press the pen so hard are worn pretty soon after signing; this wear was there when they were authenticated and valued, as you’ll see from the picture on the appraisal/ authentication.Autograph Pros said in their appraisal: "Each signature represents the better end of the spectrum in regards to the fullness of their autographs with both occasionally offered more rushed or condensed versions. Given the rarity of the signatures being on a quality Ibanez guitar signed right on the body of the guitar, the value of the guitar itself in used condition and the fullness of each signature and overall market desirability this guitar has an approximate retail value of $2000' (US dollars). If you buy it at this price, I'll throw in free couriering to Australia, the USA or Europe. If you make an offer, I'm happy to negotiate a good price for couriering - I'll only charge what I get charged by the company and will throw in the materials for nothing. I'm happy to freight to most other places, but please get in touch first. Note please that I am in Australia, though I'm used to shipping internationally, including guitars and other music gear, and have had no problems so far. Pleases get in touch if you need to be!There are a few things you should be aware as this guitar has wear consistent with being a player's guitar and all of which are clearly visible in the photos. It has a few chips and cracks in the finish, as well as a very small crack in the back of the neck where the locking nut goes - completely normal for Ibanez RG guitars. There was a bit of corrosion on the neck plate, which I've cleaned off - again, you'll see in the photos, and also some wear of the gold finish on the hardware. Apart from that, it's in pretty good shape all over. Feel free to get in touch with questions or if you'd like to see more photos - I've got loads more, but ebay only allow a few.Also included:- original Ibanez hard case in near new condition with two spare keys;- original tremolo arm with spare replacement bushings;- original tremolo cavity cover and screws (not pictured);- original truss rod adjuster and allan key (not pictured);- Certificate of Authenticity and Appraisal by Autograph Pros, as well as a hologram that can be placed on the guitar to denote authenticity, which I chose not to do.Links (google no longer allows links, so please go through google):For a Jemsite discussion of the RGSVS please google "Is it time to rename this forum?" and JemsiteRG570 Wiki google "Ibanez RG570" and Ibanez wiki
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition |
A great Ibanez RG570 with a very uncommon Gravure Flame (GF) in a See-thru Violet Sunburst (SVS), made in Japan in 1991 just a few years after the RG series was launched in 1989, autographed by Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. Has full authentication and a valuation of $2,000US done by a reputable LA autograph dealer, but happy to take offers as I'd like to see it go to a good home.Steve Vai and Joe Satriani both Ibanez endorsees, of course. The authentication and valuation was done last year by Autograph Pros in the USA, who are not only AFTAL and UACC Registered Dealers, but who also have sourced direct and sold many, many Satriani and Vai signatures. I've done some research into this guitar, and according to the Ibanez guitar wiki the date, finish and gold hardware of this guitar makes it a European-only export model; indicated by the rare GFSVS finish, as well as the gold tremolo, locking nut, volume/tone knobs and tuning pegs (see the links below). The guitar itself is a player condition guitar that has been well played, but which has all the original factory hardware. The pickups are a HSH combination of Vintage 1 and 2 pickups, as normal with a 570. It's got an original Wizard neck (stamped on the heel as as an RG470 as the Wizards didn’t differ across these models). It also has the stock original Edge tremolo that a lot of people prefer to the next generation changes Ibanez made, and which still fetch good amounts by themselves. It was made in the Fujigen factory in 1991 according to the serial number, which is pre-the introduction of the Prestige line; I believe that some people consider this era of production is equivalent to the later Prestige models, which are still built in Fujigen plant – not Korea or elsewhere like many modern Ibanez.It sounds great and I've really enjoyed giving it a whirl even though I'm not a shredder, although it has not been set up for a while, so could use a set up to your preferences (it's been in storage for a few years). As for the autographs, I understand that the previous owner had this guitar signed on one of the G3 Tours of Australia, and the guitar was been subsequently inspected, authenticated and evaluated by Autograph Pros, who are AFTAL and USACC certifiers. Autograph Pros are also one of the main dealers for Satriani and Vai autographs and deal with them often - as their authentication says they have obtained 'countless autographs' from both over the years. You'll see that the lines on the bottom of Satch’s signature where he doesn’t press the pen so hard are worn pretty soon after signing; this wear was there when they were authenticated and valued, as you’ll see from the picture on the appraisal/ authentication.Autograph Pros said in their appraisal: "Each signature represents the better end of the spectrum in regards to the fullness of their autographs with both occasionally offered more rushed or condensed versions. Given the rarity of the signatures being on a quality Ibanez guitar signed right on the body of the guitar, the value of the guitar itself in used condition and the fullness of each signature and overall market desirability this guitar has an approximate retail value of $2000' (US dollars). If you buy it at this price, I'll throw in free couriering to Australia, the USA or Europe. If you make an offer, I'm happy to negotiate a good price for couriering - I'll only charge what I get charged by the company and will throw in the materials for nothing. I'm happy to freight to most other places, but please get in touch first. Note please that I am in Australia, though I'm used to shipping internationally, including guitars and other music gear, and have had no problems so far. Pleases get in touch if you need to be!There are a few things you should be aware as this guitar has wear consistent with being a player's guitar and all of which are clearly visible in the photos. It has a few chips and cracks in the finish, as well as a very small crack in the back of the neck where the locking nut goes - completely normal for Ibanez RG guitars. There was a bit of corrosion on the neck plate, which I've cleaned off - again, you'll see in the photos, and also some wear of the gold finish on the hardware. Apart from that, it's in pretty good shape all over. Feel free to get in touch with questions or if you'd like to see more photos - I've got loads more, but ebay only allow a few.Also included:- original Ibanez hard case in near new condition with two spare keys;- original tremolo arm with spare replacement bushings;- original tremolo cavity cover and screws (not pictured);- original truss rod adjuster and allan key (not pictured);- Certificate of Authenticity and Appraisal by Autograph Pros, as well as a hologram that can be placed on the guitar to denote authenticity, which I chose not to do.Links (google no longer allows links, so please go through google):For a Jemsite discussion of the RGSVS please google "Is it time to rename this forum?" and JemsiteRG570 Wiki google "Ibanez RG570" and Ibanez wiki