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> My local cash converters sometimes has the odd guitar related bargain
> (got my Pandora PX4D brand new for Ł60). I noticed today they have
> what seems to be a decent condition Ibanez Iceman in the window, black
> finish, I think it was edge bound, and with 2 rail style humbuckers,
> for Ł150.
>
> Curiously it also has a 3 a side headstock, which as far as I can work
> out from wiki was a feature on early models. it also has (I think) a
> gold d type character decal on the headstock.

>
> I dont really know much I about Ibanezes, (Ibanezs, Ibanii?), but
> perhaps someone could enlighten me, and if it is one of guitars worth
> getting for the sake of it and resale value, or is it just a budget
> line that I cant find anything about and not bother with?

> Greg Edwards wrote:
>
>> My local cash converters sometimes has the odd guitar related bargain
>> (got my Pandora PX4D brand new for Ł60). I noticed today they have
>> what seems to be a decent condition Ibanez Iceman in the window, black
>> finish, I think it was edge bound, and with 2 rail style humbuckers,
>> for Ł150.
>>
>> Curiously it also has a 3 a side headstock, which as far as I can work
>> out from wiki was a feature on early models. it also has (I think) a
>> gold d type character decal on the headstock.
>
> I found this site yesterday (for the things about rails)
>
> <http://vintageibanez.tripod.com/main.html>
>
>>
>> I dont really know much I about Ibanezes, (Ibanezs, Ibanii?), but
>> perhaps someone could enlighten me, and if it is one of guitars worth
>> getting for the sake of it and resale value, or is it just a budget
>> line that I cant find anything about and not bother with?
>
> Must admit I wouldnt mind one of those!
>
> Dont know what they are worth though
>
>
> after a quick browse, it sounds a bit like this:
> <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160239600496>

> On 2008-05-13 23:04:22 +0100, usenet@alienrat.co.uk (Woody) said:
>
> > Greg Edwards wrote:
> >
> >> My local cash converters sometimes has the odd guitar related bargain
> >> (got my Pandora PX4D brand new for Ł60). I noticed today they have
> >> what seems to be a decent condition Ibanez Iceman in the window, black
> >> finish, I think it was edge bound, and with 2 rail style humbuckers,
> >> for Ł150.
> >>
> >> Curiously it also has a 3 a side headstock, which as far as I can work
> >> out from wiki was a feature on early models. it also has (I think) a
> >> gold d type character decal on the headstock.
> >
> > I found this site yesterday (for the things about rails)
> >
> > <http://vintageibanez.tripod.com/main.html>
> >
> >>
> >> I dont really know much I about Ibanezes, (Ibanezs, Ibanii?), but
> >> perhaps someone could enlighten me, and if it is one of guitars worth
> >> getting for the sake of it and resale value, or is it just a budget
> >> line that I cant find anything about and not bother with?
> >
> > Must admit I wouldnt mind one of those!
> >
> > Dont know what they are worth though
> >
> >
> > after a quick browse, it sounds a bit like this:
> > <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160239600496>
>
> Thats what it is. I dont think its the bargain i though it may be
> going by the cost new on online shops. Yes its cheaper, but not
> exactly an expensive or even mid range guitar to start with.
>
> Oh well, Ill keep my eyes open for any other bargains, you never know,
> the original copy of the bible might turn up in cash converters one day
> ;)

> Greg Edwards wrote:
>
>> On 2008-05-13 23:04:22 +0100, usenet@alienrat.co.uk (Woody) said:
>>
>> > Greg Edwards wrote:
>> >
>> >> My local cash converters sometimes has the odd guitar related bargain
>> >> (got my Pandora PX4D brand new for Ł60). I noticed today they have
>> >> what seems to be a decent condition Ibanez Iceman in the window, black
>> >> finish, I think it was edge bound, and with 2 rail style humbuckers,
>> >> for Ł150.
>> >>
>> >> Curiously it also has a 3 a side headstock, which as far as I can work
>> >> out from wiki was a feature on early models. it also has (I think) a
>> >> gold d type character decal on the headstock.
>> >
>> > I found this site yesterday (for the things about rails)
>> >
>> > <http://vintageibanez.tripod.com/main.html>
>> >
>> >>
>> >> I dont really know much I about Ibanezes, (Ibanezs, Ibanii?), but
>> >> perhaps someone could enlighten me, and if it is one of guitars worth
>> >> getting for the sake of it and resale value, or is it just a budget
>> >> line that I cant find anything about and not bother with?
>> >
>> > Must admit I wouldnt mind one of those!
>> >
>> > Dont know what they are worth though
>> >
>> >
>> > after a quick browse, it sounds a bit like this:
>> > <http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160239600496>
>>
>> Thats what it is. I dont think its the bargain i though it may be
>> going by the cost new on online shops. Yes its cheaper, but not
>> exactly an expensive or even mid range guitar to start with.
>>
>> Oh well, Ill keep my eyes open for any other bargains, you never know,
>> the original copy of the bible might turn up in cash converters one day
>> ;)
>
> You never know. I found a squire strat in there once for Ł45 that was
> really pretty good. Most of the time they are overpriced, but there is
> always the chance sometimes that there is a gem.
>
> If it had been one of the 1979 ones it would have probably been good!
>
>
> --
> Woody

> Greg Edwards wrote:
> > On 2008-05-13 23:04:22 +0100, use...@alienrat.co.uk (Woody) said:
>
> > Oh well, Ill keep my eyes open for any other bargains, you never know,
> > the original copy of the bible might turn up in cash converters one day
> > ;)
>
> You never know. I found a squire strat in there once for Ł45 that was
> really pretty good. Most of the time they are overpriced, but there is
> always the chance sometimes that there is a gem.
>
> If it had been one of the 1979 ones it would have probably been good!

> On 14 May, 00:29, use...@alienrat.co.uk (Woody) wrote:
> > Greg Edwards wrote:
> > > On 2008-05-13 23:04:22 +0100, use...@alienrat.co.uk (Woody) said:
> >
> > > Oh well, Ill keep my eyes open for any other bargains, you never know,
> > > the original copy of the bible might turn up in cash converters one day
> > > ;)
> >
> > You never know. I found a squire strat in there once for Ł45 that was
> > really pretty good. Most of the time they are overpriced, but there is
> > always the chance sometimes that there is a gem.
> >
> > If it had been one of the 1979 ones it would have probably been good!
>
> Well I did find and purchase another bargain yesterday, an original
> style Marshall Guvnor pedal, the 80s black wedge style, not the
> revised silver one. Ive heard that the new ones arent that great
> but the old ones are rather sought after. Picked it up for Ł39.99.
> Just seen one of ebay for Ł115! (but that ones mint, mines not).

> It has the smooth distortion Ive been looking for, for my bass,
> without getting muddy, fuzzy or buzzsaw like. I just wish it had a
> blend knob so I could mix it with my clean signal. Any ideas there
> anyone? Anyone know of a mod that can do this? I know Radial make a
> loop/blend box, but it aint cheap! I may experiment with some
> splitter cables.

>> It has the smooth distortion Ive been looking for, for my bass,
>> without getting muddy, fuzzy or buzzsaw like. I just wish it had a
>> blend knob so I could mix it with my clean signal. Any ideas there
>> anyone? Anyone know of a mod that can do this? I know Radial make a
>> loop/blend box, but it aint cheap! I may experiment with some
>> splitter cables.
>
> I would probably just open it up and put a mix knob in there. Mind you,
> probably not if it was worth something!