I'd like to know...

Jemma_Ann's_man · #1 02-28-2008, 12:15 AM

where I could possibly have an Ibanez Custom made to my specs?
I might consider having one made but the model that almost seems like the one is an SZ prestige body, stoptail, figured maple top, fancy cross inlay on 7th fret, with intricate vine inlays, (thicker vines than on the jem) abalone and pearl.

Mahagoney back and sides, thin lightweight body, (SZ style) fat neck carve, mahagony neck with ebony fretboard.

Seymour duncan Pearly gates pup on the neck, and Seymour duncan pearly gates on the bridge. (gold humbucker covers as well.)

Sperzal locking tuners, gold.

Graphite nut, and "JD" on truss rod cover in abalone.

Abalone body binding, also on headstock.

Tortise shell finish, on flame top.

I don't know where I could get an Ibanez like this but if you have any idea where I could start please tell me. I own both an Ibanez JEM7V-SBL and a high end PRS McCarty model in natural ten top with bird inlays.

I'd like to one day get a custom guitar by Ibanez maybe one day, I just want to know know where to start. lol

I also heard that they make Custom USA Ibanez?

please and thank yous.

Lefty Robb · #2 02-28-2008, 12:19 AM

Ibanez does not make custom guitars for people unless they endorse you.

OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S · #3 02-28-2008, 12:31 AM

You're out of luck! most builders are unreliable/silent/rude jerks (after taking your money and your materials of course) and take "FOREVER" to finish your project if you get it back at all that is...

Jemma_Ann's_man · #4 02-28-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lefty Robb

Ibanez does not make custom guitars for people unless they endorse you.

damn. lol

Brosa · #5 02-28-2008, 01:05 AM

Christopher Woods & Sims Custom Shop is perhaps an option. Custom seems to be the only way

OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S · #6 02-28-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Brosa

Christopher Woods & Sims Custom Shop is perhaps an option. Custom seems to be the only way

They are an option if you want your project back (?) years!!!

andy7jem · #7 02-28-2008, 11:21 AM

Easy.........change your name to Steve Vai and pretend that the JEM is the exact spec you want. Bingo.....custom guitar

**jemaholic** · #8 02-28-2008, 11:31 AM

Contact Chris (owner) at Hot Rod 6-Strings.

He worked directly for Ibanez building USA guitars in CA for years.
Now he is in CT.(203)-775-6989

Go check out his website:

www.hotrod6strings.com

He is a close friend for 25 years and THE most talented luither I know.
I'm trying to get him to get active on this site because I think he's the only gujy building custom guitars who actually worked for Ibanez building guitars.

-jemaholic

Brosa · #9 02-28-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by OLIE_ROCKS_THE_80'S

They are an option if you want your project back (?) years!!!

Come on man. Patrick is a stand-up guy! He always deliveres top notch work, even if his time quotes are on the short side.

Christopher Woods seems to be working ons schedule for 2 years now.

If i wanted a paint job, i would take it to Sims.

Lefty Robb · #10 02-29-2008, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jemaholic

Contact Chris (owner) at Hot Rod 6-Strings.

He worked directly for Ibanez building USA guitars in CA for years.
Now he is in CT.(203)-775-6989

Go check out his website:

www.hotrod6strings.com

He is a close friend for 25 years and THE most talented luither I know.
I'm trying to get him to get active on this site because I think he's the only gujy building custom guitars who actually worked for Ibanez building guitars.

-jemaholic

He would get so much work, he would be swamped in like 3 seconds I bet..

He's a 2 hour straight shot down I-84 for me..