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Ibanez X-Series Destroyer
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mid 80s version (I have an early 80s).
Hot rodded and custom pick guard on that one.
Fast 32" scale necks... ok tone, light weight.
They go on eBay for $250 to $450 when I was looking
Hot rodded and custom pick guard on that one.
Fast 32" scale necks... ok tone, light weight.
They go on eBay for $250 to $450 when I was looking
It's from 85, has EMG's on-the deck - that I know. I didn't knew that they're shorstscale.
Friend from another forum bought it, the price was ... funny - 150$, that's a "half of a new GSR 200" in Poland
What about quality? Can it be compared to famous Roadstars or Musicians or less famous Blazers?
Friend from another forum bought it, the price was ... funny - 150$, that's a "half of a new GSR 200" in Poland
What about quality? Can it be compared to famous Roadstars or Musicians or less famous Blazers?
Tail end of the era... similar quality IMO/E
You can see the headstock of my first one in the background of this shot (1985 yearbook candid shot)
and my $300 eBay special
It's been in pieces too long. I should have it restored by May
Sorry, I don't know the terms, I thought 34 is medium, 35 is long and 32 is short.
Anyway, beautiful bass, I'd like to have one, and I'm pretty sure I will ( distant future )
Is the KISS band had something "to do" with X-Series? I can't remember, but I think, I read somewhere that X-Series guitar was Paul Stanley signature model ( like Iceman later ) and then they made bass. Also - "Destroyer" is the name of KISS album.
Anyway, beautiful bass, I'd like to have one, and I'm pretty sure I will ( distant future )
Is the KISS band had something "to do" with X-Series? I can't remember, but I think, I read somewhere that X-Series guitar was Paul Stanley signature model ( like Iceman later ) and then they made bass. Also - "Destroyer" is the name of KISS album.
the bass in those pictures is either a 1984 or 1985 model. Ibanez only made the Destroyer (DB700) in that style with the beveled body for 2 years then the model was discontinued.
I owned a 1984 model, had a friend with the 1985 version. They came in red and black. Bass wood bodies, maple necks with rosewood fretboards. They were easily the same quality as the Roadstar II basses from the same time and shared the same electronics as some of the Roadstars. They were a 34" scale bass.
the bass is the pics above has been modified. The pickguard, EMG pickups, bridge and knobs are all not original to that bass.
I owned a 1984 model, had a friend with the 1985 version. They came in red and black. Bass wood bodies, maple necks with rosewood fretboards. They were easily the same quality as the Roadstar II basses from the same time and shared the same electronics as some of the Roadstars. They were a 34" scale bass.
the bass is the pics above has been modified. The pickguard, EMG pickups, bridge and knobs are all not original to that bass.
Huh, I didnt realize they were shortscale either... I've been watching these for a while, as I've been hoping to snag one up... & put on a decent neck thinking they were fender'ish spec'd. There goes that idea.
There are two on E-bay right now- one fairly used, and another that looks almost brand new. Both were made in Japan. Where else were they made, and was there a difference?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ibanez-Destroye...ryZ38080QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ibanez-X-Series...ryZ38080QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ibanez-Destroye...ryZ38080QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ibanez-X-Series...ryZ38080QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Worst bass I ever owned. I bought it strictly for looks, though. Has a very flat and non-musical tone to it, and it was very uncomfortable. Ended up selling it about a year after I got it, and it's the only bass I ever sold, and I have never looked back.
That was the first bass I ever owned, got it new at Sam Ash in NYC. Wish I still had it for nostalgic purposes, but alas, I sold it for some parts. I dont remember how it played or anything, just that I was 15 and it looked METAL at the time.
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If you want that style bass, try to find an old Hammer Scarab. The build quality is WAY better. I've played both and much preferred the Hammers. The neck on mine is fanstastic. It sounds like the best standard P/J bass but has the cool body shape. They show up in Ebay once in a while and command a pretty good price. IMHO they are one of the best pointy basses of that era.
That was the first bass I ever owned, got it new at Sam Ash in NYC. Wish I still had it for nostalgic purposes, but alas, I sold it for some parts. I dont remember how it played or anything, just that I was 15 and it looked METAL at the time.
same here. Got mine at Robbies on route 46. I rebought the one I posted as a pre mid-life crisis gift
I love the neck on the Destroyers.... and the body style.
the Hamers are a little upscaled, but I'd get a real BC Mockingbird before a Scarab personally.
That would be taking it to the next level for sure! I've owned several old BCR's including a Mock. To me, they are a totally different animal completely. Different feel, sound and weight!! I recently traded my last BCR, a really nice Eagle for my LeCompte SSTS and never looked back. I just got tired of the BCR sound, even with the range of the booster, varitone and phase switches. The Hammer sounds like like a Fender or any other quality P/J and is very versatile.
That was the first bass I ever owned, got it new at Sam Ash in NYC. Wish I still had it for nostalgic purposes, but alas, I sold it for some parts. I dont remember how it played or anything, just that I was 15 and it looked METAL at the time.
I agree. It might not have been the best sounding bass, but it was cool. Sort of like a '68 Plymouth Road Runner with the 426 Hemi- A lot of complaints when people bought them when they first came out, but now I would give part of my anatomy for one!
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