1984 Ibanez Destroyer X NBD

dadagoboi · October 25, 2011, 06:12:20 PM

Instead of restoring the one I have I just bought another off ebay that hasn't been messed with. Hardly played, zero fret wear, arrow straight neck, 32" scale. Really well made bass. The neck pocket is cut with a 3 degree angle instead of using a shim. 7 1/2" radius on the fretboard and the metal piece that fits into the neck adjustment slot is a nice touch. Those are not DiMarzios but they sound really good.

clankenstein · October 25, 2011, 08:22:26 PM

wooh rock and roll ! that looks to be in rea.lly nice condition

dadagoboi · October 26, 2011, 04:37:43 AM

The seller mentioned it's only use was briefly in a 'Latin Band'. Overall it has a few dings. The worst were these deep scratches on the top and bottom back edges of the front, I'm guessing cufflinks were the culprits. Micromesh sandpaper (1500-12000 grit) and Ultimate Compound got rid of most of them.

PhilT · October 26, 2011, 06:24:51 AM

Looks really good. Now what are you going to do with the other one?

dadagoboi · October 26, 2011, 07:26:17 AM

Quote from: PhilT on October 26, 2011, 06:24:51 AM
...Now what are you going to do with the other one?

That sounds like a 'wife question.' Since I don't currently have one I hadn't thought about it.

Seriously, it will eventually be sold but probably not by me.

It does have me consider building one of these, though.

gearHed289 · October 26, 2011, 08:55:03 AM

Quote from: dadagoboi on October 26, 2011, 07:26:17 AM
It does have me consider building one of these, though.

Do it!

dadagoboi · October 26, 2011, 09:27:46 AM

Quote from: gearHed289 on October 26, 2011, 08:55:03 AM
Do it!

Is that a firm order?

leftybass · October 26, 2011, 09:29:49 AM

Are the new reissues 32" scale?

dadagoboi · October 26, 2011, 09:38:06 AM

Quote from: leftybass on October 26, 2011, 09:29:49 AM
Are the new reissues 32" scale?

I don't know. Did they RI the basses?

leftybass · October 26, 2011, 10:24:03 AM

http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2011/09/16/ibanez-unveils-limited-edition-destroyer-bass/

gearHed289 · October 26, 2011, 10:29:09 AM

Quote from: dadagoboi on October 26, 2011, 09:27:46 AM
Is that a firm order?

Ha! Sorry, no. I've thought about an Explorerbird. I was fascinated for years by JAE's in the Kids Are Alright. Wasn't until the internet came along that I finally found out what the story was. My problem is, I'm afraid 9 out of 10 people will just see it as something like this:

Plus I've been VERY good about not making impulse purchases lately. Which is a good thing because I have a major project in mind involving a Rickenbacker, mahogany body wings, a toaster, and (2) chrome-clad TB+ pups.

Now I just need to get Paul Wilczynski to build it for me...

dadagoboi · October 26, 2011, 10:50:36 AM

Quote from: leftybass on October 26, 2011, 10:24:03 AM
http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2011/09/16/ibanez-unveils-limited-edition-destroyer-bass/

Ibanez says 34". No binding, one pup, no solid brass bridge, mini tuners. 12" Radius fingerboard. Glad I spent my $300 on this one, though I would prefer a 34" scale.

Quote from: gearHed289 on October 26, 2011, 10:29:09 AM
Ha! Sorry, no. I've thought about an Explorerbird. I was fascinated for years by JAE's in the Kids Are Alright. Wasn't until the internet came along that I finally found out what the story was.

Plus I've been VERY good about not making impulse purchases lately. Which is a good thing because I have a major project in mind involving a Rickenbacker, mahogany body wings, a toaster, and (2) chrome-clad TB+ pups. Now I just need to get Paul Wilczynski to build it for me...

All the cheap Hondo LPs don't stop people buying Gibsons but I understand what you're saying. I doubt the market would be as good for the ExplorerBird as it has been for JAEbirds. I've had one inquiry for an EB. But I basically build stuff for myself anyway.

Hope to see your Rick project done soon!

Highlander · October 27, 2011, 04:21:24 PM

Serial PC tributation...

If you go down the ExplorerBird route remember what JAE called the (Puke) green version...

dadagoboi · October 30, 2011, 08:24:08 AM

Quote from: BUFF on October 27, 2011, 04:21:24 PM
Serial PC tributation...

If you go down the ExplorerBird route remember what JAE called the (Puke) green version...

Puke Green, maybe? I've always been quite fond of Baby S**t Green. But I'm pretty sure the first one is going to be salmon pink or black