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Ibanez 1976 ‘lawsuit’ Johnny Smith 2461
Estimated price for orientation: 1 799 $
Category: Electric Guitar
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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 Brand: Ibanez Dexterity: Right-Handed String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Body size at lower bout: 17" Scale length: 25" Nut width: 1 11/16' Materials: Three-piece solid maple neck with adjustable truss rod; book-matched arched spruce top; figured maple back and sides; solid ebony fingerboard and compensated bridge; mother of pearl block fingerboard inlay and peghead inlay; 5-ply body, headstock and pickguard binding, triple bound fingerboard, bound f-holesHardware: 100% original gold hardware includes art-deco gold-plated tailpiece and tuners, original ebony adjustable compensated bridge with inlaid feet, bound tortoise pickguard with twin floating mini-humbucking pickups, with 3 way rotary pickup selector and independent volume and tone controls, ¼” standard jack output under pickguard.Notes: In the early 70's Ibanez set out to make high-precision replicas of Gibson's top-end instruments. So successful were they that Gibson sued to stop production, which was subsequently halted under court order. Now known as 'lawsuit' models, these guitars have become legendary for their rarity, and their scrupulous faithfulness to the originals.Meticulously constructed, this guitar, model 2461NT, is virtually identical in dimensions, scale and bracing to its Gibson namesake. The solid ebony fingerboard is inlaid with pearl split block inlays , and the body shows particularly handsome book-matched tiger flame in the back and sides. Fitted with all original gold hardware, the guitar has the rare twin floating mini-humbucking pickups, with 3 way rotary pickup selector and independent volume and tone controls. This instrument has a comfortable modern neck profile and is an all-time favorite of working pros, who prefer to leave their spendy originals at home. Condition:• This guitar appears to be all original• This example shows no cracks• Minimum to NO buckle rash• Minimal to NO thumb or fretboard wear• Minimal fret wear• A couple of small blemishes on the front that can’t be photographed• ½” x ½” blemish on the back where it appears to have come into contact with something along with a couple of other small blemishes• Binding is all in tack with several check marks on the top and lower bout• The gold hardware is oxidized in several areas• All electronics work• A couple of areas on the back where discoloration appears alongside the bindingCase: Plush hardshell case that is close to newIf you've been searching for one of these vintage beauties, don't hesitate because this guitar is the most faithful clone anyone's going to build, as long as Gibson has lawyers. If you are interested in what this guitar sounds like search YouTube for George Benson and you will find numerous examples of him playing this same guitar before Ibanez came out with his signature models……and that’s a pretty strong endorsement. Email me for any further information.
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 | Brand: | Ibanez |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | Japan |
Body size at lower bout: 17" Scale length: 25" Nut width: 1 11/16' Materials: Three-piece solid maple neck with adjustable truss rod; book-matched arched spruce top; figured maple back and sides; solid ebony fingerboard and compensated bridge; mother of pearl block fingerboard inlay and peghead inlay; 5-ply body, headstock and pickguard binding, triple bound fingerboard, bound f-holesHardware: 100% original gold hardware includes art-deco gold-plated tailpiece and tuners, original ebony adjustable compensated bridge with inlaid feet, bound tortoise pickguard with twin floating mini-humbucking pickups, with 3 way rotary pickup selector and independent volume and tone controls, ¼” standard jack output under pickguard.Notes: In the early 70's Ibanez set out to make high-precision replicas of Gibson's top-end instruments. So successful were they that Gibson sued to stop production, which was subsequently halted under court order. Now known as 'lawsuit' models, these guitars have become legendary for their rarity, and their scrupulous faithfulness to the originals.Meticulously constructed, this guitar, model 2461NT, is virtually identical in dimensions, scale and bracing to its Gibson namesake. The solid ebony fingerboard is inlaid with pearl split block inlays , and the body shows particularly handsome book-matched tiger flame in the back and sides. Fitted with all original gold hardware, the guitar has the rare twin floating mini-humbucking pickups, with 3 way rotary pickup selector and independent volume and tone controls. This instrument has a comfortable modern neck profile and is an all-time favorite of working pros, who prefer to leave their spendy originals at home. Condition:• This guitar appears to be all original• This example shows no cracks• Minimum to NO buckle rash• Minimal to NO thumb or fretboard wear• Minimal fret wear• A couple of small blemishes on the front that can’t be photographed• ½” x ½” blemish on the back where it appears to have come into contact with something along with a couple of other small blemishes• Binding is all in tack with several check marks on the top and lower bout• The gold hardware is oxidized in several areas• All electronics work• A couple of areas on the back where discoloration appears alongside the bindingCase: Plush hardshell case that is close to newIf you've been searching for one of these vintage beauties, don't hesitate because this guitar is the most faithful clone anyone's going to build, as long as Gibson has lawyers. If you are interested in what this guitar sounds like search YouTube for George Benson and you will find numerous examples of him playing this same guitar before Ibanez came out with his signature models……and that’s a pretty strong endorsement. Email me for any further information.