1977 Ibanez Artist (2619 model) or 1975 Ibanez Les-Paul Custom?

Badapple · 2012-08-21T15:40:49+00:00

I am interested in buying one of these guitars and am wondering which is the best..?

1977 Ibanez Artist (2619 model) or 1975 Ibanez Les-Paul Custom?

singemonkey

This should help you out. AR300s were near the top of the line:

http://www.noahjames.com/vintagepage/srtist.html

AlanRatcliffe

Badapple wrote: So what difference will those inlays mean?

If it's dots, it's a 2618, not a 2619 - one model down in the range.

singemonkey

Interesting that the top of the line models would be less desirable by today's standards - suffering from '70s switch-o-mania.

Badapple

Alan Ratcliffe wrote:
Badapple wrote: So what difference will those inlays mean?
If it's dots, it's a 2618, not a 2619 - one model down in the range.

Thanks

Badapple

What should I look out for and identify on the guitar? Serial number, pickups, ect?

el-guapo

singemonkey wrote: Interesting that the top of the line models would be less desirable by today's standards - suffering from '70s switch-o-mania.

Odd but not unprecedented: late 50s Gibsons being the prime example. Prices for customs are at least still within this portion of the universe, whereas "standards"... You know.

AlanRatcliffe

singemonkey wrote: Interesting that the top of the line models would be less desirable by today's standards - suffering from '70s switch-o-mania.

Par for the course when a manufacturer follows fashion trends. I don't know why everyone was making Alembic inspired guitars in the late '70s and early '80s - they were never that popular to begin with (unlike their basses).

se7ent7

That was my '77 2618 in Gumtree ?

And for the record, once again, at the last moment, I decided to hang on to her ?

They are very heavy, but very very solid and toneful.

These ones especially are cool - they're (easy accessed) 24 fret necks and therefore the neck pickup is nearer the bridge (like 24 fret PRS guitars).

This inherently gives the neck tone a cooler, bright and less woolly sound. I use it much more on it's own and middle position than my LPs and other double buckers axes.

I think they were only 24 fretted in '77 and '78. I've got an '82 too (oh yes, but needs a refret ?) and it's a 22 fretter, different feel and vibe. More traditional, more like a typical LP double cut.

Since I'm not selling anymore, you might believe me if I say: These are better guitars than most vintage Ibanez LP copies - especially, of course the bolt-on ones, which are unfortunately the ones you're most likely to find.

singemonkey

se7ent7 wrote: Since I'm not selling anymore, you might believe me if I say: These are better guitars than most vintage Ibanez LP copies - especially, of course the bolt-on ones, which are unfortunately the ones you're most likely to find.

A set neck Ibanez LP Custom? Would love to see pics. Didn't see the original ad.

se7ent7

@ singemonkey

Erm... what now ? Read my post again, I said I have a 1977 Ibanez 2618.

singemonkey

Ah, the artist. Ok. Intiendo.