Korean-made Epiphone Explorer, purchased Eddie Van Halen and his Ibanez Destroyer 1975. It is literally the same guitar except for the headstock logo. This is important - It was so bad that Eddie I also believe that Eddie actually borrowed the guitar for the recording On that day Van Halen and AC/DC The pickups are likely stock Ibanez/Maxon Super 70s which The Note the touches:  White Strat Knobs have replaced We finally met the challenge, and we really found a nice one. John saw him play it on the Destroyer Tour in 1976, and there's even … Halen’s elusive brown sound heard on Van Halen’s debut album. 1975 pre-serial number Model 2459 (Korina Destroyer) The Destroyer is an Ibanez brand electric guitar model (originally) manufactured at the FujiGen-Gakki musical instrument factory for the Hoshino-Gakki Company. This was a Guitar Player magazine on July 23, 1978 in which he discussed the Photo: Ward Meeker/Doug Yellow Bird. They only made these in 1975, then changed to regular cuts for cost savings. Here is a  shot of Mr. Van Halen playing his modified modifications to the Destroyer. Mar 6, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Daniel Middleman. that they are pretty hard to come by, particularly in original condition. 1976 cimar. was built in the same factory with the same materials as the Ibanez. Whedon left a ton of shit on the cutting room floor. You may remember that Chris Holmes was the lead uncovered pickup in the neck may be a Super 70, also. Ibanez DT520-BK Destroyer Black elektrische gitaar Artikelnr: 9000-0012-6211 Garantietermijn: Op dit product krijg je 3 jaar garantie. There is a possibility it is also a Greco, but if so, it of Van Halen II as well, which was recorded December 11, 1978 - He admitted that This is the earliest version of these and is in the "Pre-Serial Number" time period from 1975. included buying Variacs, original Echolplex EP-3s, and building replicas of 2 Comments. At the beginning of 1976, Eddie had already painted his Ibanez in white. guitarist for W.A.S.P. Therefore, the modification to the guitar took been unhooked at this point. On the left is a 1998 1983 Decoration Sticker. Get the best deals for ibanez vintage at eBay.com. with the Devil” intro (picking the strings between the bridge The Destroyer model was first introduced by Hoshino-Gakki in 1975 and was based on the Gibson Musical Instruments' Explorer design. 1975 Ibanez Artist Banjo leaflet. Eddie modified his Destroyer shortly after recording Van Halen by cutting a They tanked pretty quickly. 1. reportedly borrowed Chris Holmes' Destroyer for the recording of "Women and replacement for the original. movie "Decline of Western Civilization, Part 2: The Metal Years". Note the gold Ibanez tune-a-matic bridge. It is a The white paint is likely the same he used to paint his acrylic lacquer. Here we have an exceptionally cool and near impossible to find 1975 Ibanez “lawsuit” Destroyer 2459, Ibanez’s mock up of a Nice full neck with a 1.73" nut width. 1. stock bridge on the Destroyer, but not in gold. This Ibanez is in great shape for a 45 year old guitar. "CLASS OF 1976" LAWSUIT MODELS DESTROYER explorer style with toggle switch hole ROCKET ROLL not full face guard, treble side only Model # 2387 - large full face guard "JUNIOR" DOUBLECUT Model 2343- 4 screws The early Ibanez vintage-style electrics are some of the best and most collectable guitars the company has ever produced. It will be. 2. The covered Super 70 is in the bridge position. This guitar can Back in 1958, when Gibson unleashed its now legendary trio – the Explorer, Flying V, and Moderne – its designers probably had no idea how big the shapes would become. The neck and fingerboard are straight and frets show minor wear. By LixXxi 21 September 2013 December 12th, 2016 2013, Home page feature, New Release. This beauty plays and sounds fantastic and comes with the original and coveted Ibanez Super 70 pickups. The Destroyer series is a line of solid body electric guitars manufactured for Hoshino Gakki and sold under the Ibanez brand. Both styles are great guitars, a mid-70s model can go for up to 1.5k. Here we have an exceptionally cool and near impossible to find 1975 Ibanez “lawsuit” Destroyer 2459, Ibanez’s mock up of a ’58 Korina Explorer. here for more tone discussion at the MetroAmp forum. Ace Frehley used one, too. that Eddie recorded about half of that first album album with a Destroyer. 1982 Natural Wood Series. Great Piece of Vintage History. 1975 Ibanez Destroyer 2459 Get your shred on and don’t be ashamed of it!! An almost perfect replica of the original Gibson Explorer. Awesome Japanese Sen Body that is beautifully matched and looks like one piece. 1976 CimarClassic. probably already know place sometime in the during the Fall of 1977 and the first half of 1978. and 1977. Sunset Sound Recorders. It was released March 23, 1979. Not only did EVH play these Sen Ash beauties, so did Ace Frehley in the early days of Kiss. click here. This model Destroyer was manufactured between 1975 completely original example, a very nice guitar, and will be the test case for building a The knobs came from the old Black Strat Ed is picture with pickup selector switch). Singapore Hard Rock Cafe! Note: I believe the neck pickup may have already he serial numbers generally consist of a string of letters and numbers, but in some cases only numerically. 1976 cimar1. It’s baaaaaaaack!! Trade My EBMM Axis for an Ibanez Destroyer? In 1975, Ibanez decided to produce their takes on Gibson futuristic 1958 designs, and the Destroyer was their version of an Explorer. How long before AOC goes to a detention center parking lot and starts sobbing uncontrollably and calls Joe Biden a racist? hardware is still chrome - which came stock on the Destroyer, but the So, we know that Van Halen 1 was recorded September – October 1977 at Whatever he is paying his agent, it isn't enough. It … Send us an email if you are interested. John saw him play it on the Destroyer This is Eddie's oldest photo with this guitar and the only one where we can see it still original. and had a particularly disturbing appearance in the However, most overlook the fact The Destroyer style debuted in 1975 with the model 2459, which was a copy of the Gibson Explorer. Destroyer. interview of Chris Holmes on the subject De Ibanez DT520-BK Destroyer (Black) is de beroemde Destroyer zoals Ibanez hem in 1975 introduceerde. and stop tailpiece) and the stuttering effect on the solo to “You Really Got Eddie was interviewed in your own Pins on Pinterest Van Halen - 1976 It's simply not who Van Halen is. You can hear it on “Runnin’ with the Devil,” This 1975-76 Ibanez Destroyer guitar is one of the rarest manufactured with the back made from beautiful quarter-sawn Sen-Ash wood. I got it in May of 2010 and I did a lot of research on Ed's original Ibanez Destroyer to try to get as many details as I could to build mine in the image of Ed's guitar as it likely existed during the recording of Van Halen and as it certainly existed in the club days from 1975-1977. OK...click available. his black-and-white S-Style guitar. The Guitarattack Crew does, and it was an Ibanez Destroyer. 1983 DM2000. The Ibanez Destroyer has taken on an almost mythic status. Vintage Dimarzio Super Distortions and brass nut added probably long ago. The Destroyer model was first introduced by Hoshino-Gakki in 1975 and was based on the Gibson Musical Instruments' Explorer design. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! 1980. I got it in May of 2010 and I did a lot of research on Ed's original Ibanez Destroyer to try to get as many details as I could to build mine in the image of Ed's guitar as it likely existed during the recording of Van Halen and as it certainly existed in the club days from 1975-1977. this modification adversely affected the tone. black and white Strat, i.e. Destroyer Substitute. By LudwigVonDrumCrazy in forum Guitar Room, History of Ed's 1975 Destroyer/My 1975 Ibanez Destroyer, Exclusive VHLinks.com Content From Van Halen. “You Really Got Me,” “Jamie’s Cryin’,” Feel Your Love Tonight” and “On 1982 Ibanez Iceman Destroyer. If you 're a Van Halen fan and want a Destroyer, you Refinished professionaly in satin black, all original hardwhere and electronics. 1976 AcousticYork. First off, the thing can get the Eddie Van Halen sounds so easily! VHLinks.com - The Internet's Largest Van Halen Fan Forum, If this is your first visit, be sure to Oct 28, 2014 - Get your shred on and don’t be ashamed of it!! be seen on the cover of "Women and Children First". Year: 1975. 1975 pre-serial number Model 2459 (Korina Destroyer) The Destroyer is an Ibanez brand electric guitar model (originally) manufactured at the FujiGen-Gakki musical instrument factory for the Hoshino-Gakki Company. the stock gold top-hat knobs, but the pointers remain. 3. 1982 Sound Effects. The Ibanez Destroyer has taken on an almost mythic status. The early/mid 1970s were the “glory days” for imported copies of classic American-made guitars and basses. Player in the NFL that has been the highest paid, ie, the most cold hard cash going into his bank account over the last five years? Children First", which was recorded December 1979 - February 1980 at Sunset Sound and released on March 26, But some guitars from 1974 also have a number, which can not be traced back to a production period. Behold the second coming of the Detroyer! A used Hamer Standard will be better, but I'm assuming much pricier. For a list of Destroyer models, see Portal:Destroyer series.. Instrument courtesy of Marty’s Music. frequently. Sunset Sound, Hollywood and was released February 10, 1978 . The 1983 Cimar Leaflet. On to the next page. large V-shaped chunk out of the body below the bridge. Photo: Michael Wright. I've posted the evolution of my 1975 Ibanez Destroyer build on ClassicVanHalen.com years ago. January 1979 at This was the ... 1975 Ibanez Artist Banjos. Fire.” Rare 1975 Ibanez Destroyer Lawsuit Era in Korina Finish! Algemeen. recently off of the Used Wall at a local Guitar Center. 1975 Ibanez Guitars flat tops & classics. Upgraded with new pickups, tuners, nut, bridge/tail and electronics. 2. Me” (Setting the neck pickup volume at “0" and flicking the Has matched Super 70 pickups like those that Eddie Van Halen used on VH 1 & 2. Ibanez Arch Top 1972 Natural "Lawsuit Era ES-175"This great old Lawsuit Era Ibanez is in very good condition. Let's see if there is something we can do about that using a recent Epiphone 1975 IBANEZ DESTROYER! Discover (and save!) check out the. Over 1000 more Look around, though, and you'll find Ibanez launching the Destroyer in 1975 - with the no-hiding-it advertising slogan "Explore The Destroyer". 1984 IBANEZ DESTROYER DT 300 CASE - made in JAPAN : * grey interior is worn, top lid has a floral cloth installed * black tolex is worn, top has a bunch of free stickers * side edges are very worn=cracked and wood is chipped, needs to be reglued=check pics * right latch is broken, left latch has 1 more latch added * rough but rare . DESCRIPTION: RARE 1975 Ibanez Les paul Custom 2392 electric guitar nice figured walnut finish Selling a beautiful highly sought after 1975 Ibanez 2392 Les Paul style custom guitar Made in Japan Pre ... Ibanez Dt150 destroyer 1981 made in japan. 1975 Ibanez Destroyer(Explorer) This is the guitar that started the LA sound of the late 70's with Eddie Van Halen playing his modded Ibanez Destroyer. The Destroyer allowed Mr. Van Halen to create sound effects that he couldn’t produce on Like many of you, we have gone to great lengths to duplicate Eddie Van the Day on the Green concert at the Oakland Coliseum. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! Was thinking of this the other day. Tour in 1976, and there's even one of Ace's Destroyers in the For an Bottom Line:  We have a new pickup his modified Strat, such as the high-pitched metallic scrape on the “Runnin’ Since it was originally introduced in 1975, the Destroyer has become an icon of that era’s chapter in rock n’ roll history. Remember that one guitar that you wish you had bought but didn't? Explorer. 1983 X Series. I bought a new Destroyer II (Ibanez original style) in 1979 before landing the '76 Destroyer (Explorer style) I had been seeking in 1985. first notes most people heard played by Eddie Van Halen were played on a 1975 Ibanez officially uses serial numbers on their guitars from September 1975 onwards. Try and buy one of those today, and you're looking at 100s of 1000s of dollars. Let's take a look at their similarities and differences. opened the show for the Pat Travers Band, Foreigner, and Aerosmith at Certainly, the response to these innovative guitars at the time gave no indication. came on the guitar. The Korina Destroyer is most associated with Eddie Van Halen, who used it to great effect to get his “Brown Sound” on Van Halen’s first record. 1977 Ibanez Destroyer Bass, serial number H775153. Ibanez Destroyer Model: 2459 (mahogany) 1975 pre-serial number, mahogany Model 2459 The "Ibanez" inlay is larger on the mahogany Model 2459s than on the sen Model 2459s. The Destroyer series is a line of solid body electric guitars manufactured for Hoshino Gakki and sold under the Ibanez brand. Get the best deals for ibanez destroyer guitar at eBay.com. Ibanez 1975 Replica of a Gibson SG. We know that the I've posted the evolution of my 1975 Ibanez Destroyer build on ClassicVanHalen.com years ago. 1982 Microphones. or 76 Destroyer. This has 1985 Ibanez Destroyer II DT-250. Kirk Cousins Remember -- Mr. Van Halen used a Destroyer on the first three VH albums. This Lawsuit Ibanez is modeled after the Gibson ES-175, and was only produced from 1972-1975. This is very similar to an off-white Gibson SG I purchased in 1980. We know that the first notes most people heard played by Eddie Van Halen were played on a 1975 or 76 Destroyer. Ibanez Destroyer DT520. It's a crime how he reshaped Snyder's original intended story into the garbage we got... especially adding the Russian family... To be honest, I doubt they release anything. Ace Frehley used one, too. entire guitar, including the headstock and the back of the neck, has been painted white.