The rg2680 features a mahogany body with flamed maple top bolted to a maple ultra neck with a 24fret rosewood fingerboard with offset abalone dot position markers. Ibanez prestige az2402 seafoam green ltd edition made in. I only discovered the existence of this limited edition model in late 2015 but there were. He didnt need a doubleneck, but suggested we make a singleneck version for him. This guitar is in good shape for its age, i will rate it 80% condition. The are no major chips or cracks in the body, fretboard or headstock.
Before the next show rolled around, we had a completely new line of guitars. I have heard they are a little on the heavy side, but people seem to like them. Ibanez offers electric guitars, bass guitars, acoustic guitars, effect and pedals, amps, plus guitar accessories like tuners, straps and picks. The ibanez am series guitars walk the line between solid and semihollowbody. Ibanez 26802681 professional bob weir the gear page. The shredecon guitar gallery 2 other solidbody electric guitars. Starting in 77 they had super 80 flying finger pups. The rg2680 features a mahogany body with flamed maple top bolted to a maple ultra neck with a 24fret rosewood fingerboard with offset abalone dot position. One small chip on the back of the neck 11th fret b string level. One of the early original ibanez designs built in collaboration with bob weir of the grateful dead. Ibanez to release new steve vai signature and it isnt a. Ibanez 2680 bob weir professional in a funky version of the theme to the. Its signature body shape sculpted, lightweight, and mahogany is stronger and more musically responsive than guitars weighing twice as much.
The s series is still a rock n roll version of a quick, graceful, and potentially lethal weapon. Ibanez bob weir model info it is basically a dressed up ibanez artist. Paul gilbert extends birthday wishes to david cassidy and pat. Paul gilbert extends birthday wishes to david cassidy and. Ibanez 2680 2681 professional bob weir discussion in guitars in general started by loobster, mar 2, 2012. Ibanez 2680 bob weir professional 1765536 1976 japan i bought this guitar in cambridge in. Take a closer look at ibanezs new ergonomic headless bass series. Thirtyfive years ago, ibanez was a scrappy upstart guitar company that. Finance your next ibanez guitar purchase with the music zoo credit card. Ibanez talman tv750 electric guitar tv650 made in japan new old stock fujigen. The am93s comfortable, compact doublecut body features a solid center block that gives you the sustain typical of a solidbody, while the quilt maple archtop and quilt ash back and sides form an acoustic chamber that vents through dual fholes to give you the added. Around 78 jerry and bob were seen on stage with customized versions of the mc500. The late 70s, early 80s artists and yamaha sg2000s are just as good, if not better than a gibson of the same period.
Ibanez profesional 2680 bob weir 1977 rare vintage electric guitar. I accidentially ran accross it because i had read that bob weir member of my all time favourite band, the grateful dead had been playing an ibanez, 2680 exactly this model and some others later. The cutting edge of ibanez design, the s series continues to be a marvel of form and function. Ovation breadwinner 3633 1975 new harford, ct, usa. Nice to see them keeping up with the competition, but the upgrades could have easily been updated on the existing models and this from a huge ibanez fan. I also have the original hard case with green felt interior.
It was made in japan by fujigen as part of the upscale prestige line. Doing it as only he can, paul gilbert extends birthday wishes to two of his musical heroes, david cassidy born april 12, 1950 and pat travers april 12, 1954. I was curious if anyone has any experience with those 70s ibanez bob weir models 2680 like the picture below. The first results were the 2681 which was the optical boosted version of the 2680. The rg2680m features a mahogany body with flamed maple top bolted to a maple ultra neck with a 24fret maple fingerboard with offset abalone dot position. No wonder they made essential contributions to new ibanez guitar designs. Ibanez is a brand that has been a mainstay in the world of guitars since being.
Shop for your ibanez guitar on our site now, or visit our showroom on long island. Im curious to know any thoughts or experiences with that model. Also the development of the musician series was inspired by them. I can send pics to those interested in buying this classic guitar.
The rg2680 is an rg series solid body electric guitar model introducted by ibanez in 2001. Ibanez artcore expressionist am93qm antique yellow sunburst. I have one i am willing to sell 2681nt its a beauty. Follow this product to see new listings in your feed.