Opinion of this Ibanez Metaldesign auction?

[Axe Chemist]

The other day I asked about USA Ibanez guitars. But now can you give me your opinion of this auction?

Ebay Auction

Is this a good deal or not?

[diablomozart]

Re: Opinion of this Ibanez Metaldesign auction?

i've owned a couple of the ibanez usa custom guitars and they were all very nice guitars...it's easily worth the price that is on it now if it's in decent shape...d.m.

[jim777]

Re: Opinion of this Ibanez Metaldesign auction?

It's a good deal where it is. Playing wise, it's going to be very similar to an RG7xx series guitar, with a bound rosewood fretboard. Those are the nicest of the oldschool Ibanez necks, IMHO.

[Axe Chemist]

Re: Opinion of this Ibanez Metaldesign auction?

Sadly, I emailed the guy 2 days ago with some basic questions and he hasn't replied. I know he has a 100% feedback rating but I'm a stickler for fast communication...esp. on something like this where a lot of money is about to be spent.

[skorb]

Re: Opinion of this Ibanez Metaldesign auction?

that guitar has a super thin neck, with a repaired crack in it, and holes through for the locknut. I would run the other way as fast as possible. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[charvelguy]

Re: Opinion of this Ibanez Metaldesign auction?

personally 400 for a neck repaired custom was a bit risky IMO.
I kinda kick myself for passing over a couple at 400 that were nice, but they are basically like the RG7xx series. I already have enough. I've never had a scarf joint on any of my Ibanezs crack-ever. Can't imagine what kind of strain would cause it other than harsh impact or fall while inside a case.

[Axe Chemist]

Re: Opinion of this Ibanez Metaldesign auction?

Agreed, and thanks for all the input. I passed.

[AlexiLiimatainen]

Re: Opinion of this Ibanez Metaldesign auction?

I just got an Ibanez USA Custom myself. Here's a pic:

[skorb]

Re: Opinion of this Ibanez Metaldesign auction?

WOW that looks like a sick guitar! nice graphic. [img]/images/graemlins/notworthy.gif[/img]

[MBreinin]

Re: Opinion of this Ibanez Metaldesign auction?

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I just got an Ibanez USA Custom myself. Here's a pic:

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That's a killer red X!!

Where is the geetar?

Mike