Ibanez Destroyer

[Lazarus.Bird]

So I've started to keep an eye out for one of these. If I see the right one at the right price I'll probably chase it. Then I crossed paths with this: http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-IBANEZ-DES...1?pt=Guitar&hash=item588adcb0ef#ht_1889wt_905

What the hell? Am I missing something here or is this guy out of his mind? In pristine condition I can't image this bass would go for more than a grand tops. I don't know much about the Destroyers, but I can't imagine one would fetch such a price tag...

And if you have a Destroyer, show me yours!

 

[corinpills]

Well, of course anything is only worth what someone will pay for it, but yeah, he's crazy to think he'll get that much. 70's Ibanez are very high quality- the "lawsuit" era- so that's a lot more desirable than one from the hair metal years, but at that price- and with the limited pool of people looking to purchase such a beastie, I predict that one will be available for quite a while.

 

[Quadzilla]

I recently purchased an 80's version (non-lawsuit). Same body, different pickups than the one you have linked about. They can be had for dirt cheap. $300 - $450ish w/o case and $350 - $500ish with case.

Mine is in transit, but I should have her in a day or two. I'll let you know what I think of her.

 

[Lazarus.Bird]

Did you grab that bright red one off the TB classifieds or is it a different one?

 

[Quadzilla]

I grabbed this one ---> http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=713425&highlight=

Can't wait for her to arrive! It's out for delivery, but I'm not home to sign for it. Don't get any funny ideas!

 

[dalkowski]

Even for "one of the nicest ones on the planet," that's a lotta coin he's asking for.

 

[Mr-Wunderful]

A couple of years ago I grabbed this one for about $325
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Plays great.

 

[James Hart]

A couple of years ago I grabbed this one for about $325
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Plays great.

Looks awesome! I got mine for the same price a bunch of years back... I am FINALLY getting to the refinish I had started not long after I got it.

here is the 'build thread' I just posted http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=721398

 

[Flat Eric]

So I've started to keep an eye out for one of these. If I see the right one at the right price I'll probably chase it. Then I crossed paths with this: http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-IBANEZ-DES...1?pt=Guitar&hash=item588adcb0ef#ht_1889wt_905

What the hell? Am I missing something here or is this guy out of his mind? In pristine condition I can't image this bass would go for more than a grand tops. I don't know much about the Destroyers, but I can't imagine one would fetch such a price tag...

And if you have a Destroyer, show me yours!

OK, here's mine!

Including the one you have listed, I have only ever seen four others. Must be quite rare!

Cheers.