Why not make Chrome Boys as standard production?

Solo_Hero · #1 10-30-2002, 09:21 AM

Hi Guyz, I'm new to the site ! and I've always been a Jem and Js fan! I currently don't own any of them but am saving up for the jem7vwh ! Anyway, I was just wondering since so many people (like me) want the Chrome Boy, why can't Ibanez just make it as a standard production guitar? instead of it being limited?

chromeboy · #2 10-30-2002, 09:48 AM

Hoshino had so many problems with the plating process that it is unlikely that they will ever get involved with that again.

Plus, with this economy, how many $3,000 guitars can they expect to sell.

UncleScorp · #3 10-30-2002, 09:50 AM

at least 1 ... to me that is

wish I lived a bit closer to Rich

Chud · #4 10-30-2002, 10:32 AM

i recon that making a crome finish not plateing on a budget version (JS100) would look good (for the money)

SilverSurfer2 · #5 10-31-2002, 09:22 PM

If you go on ebay, there is a plating service that offers an alternative to making your Js guitar into a "chromeboy". However, the finish is really nickelplated but looks very similar to a chromeboy....probably can't tell the difference if you look at it from 5ft away. They claim that their process yields a stronger finish, more so than paint, which means that it won't crack or peel.....but i guess only time will really tell if that is true or not.
I've heard positive things about them though so far........so it is definitely a cheaper way to go in getting a "JS chromeboy".

10pizza · #6 11-01-2002, 05:45 AM

I'll take over Rich's task regarding feedback on 'nickeling' a JS:

Since it it is nickeled : it will never be a chromeboy, so call it a nickelboy!

necromonicon · #7 11-09-2002, 04:34 PM

yeah , you'r right. There are hundreds of people who are willing to buy a chrome boy, but cant cause they can't find it. They also can make the chrome jem a productive too. People like rich or anybody else who has contact with Ibanez should tell this to them.

sniperfrommars1 · #8 11-09-2002, 06:28 PM

Its too hard to make end of story. They had mortal hell with the first batch. Although I will admit it is a classy eye catching look.

DrPuls · #9 11-10-2002, 06:42 AM

Im pretty sure rich would ship it to you dude... lol. I would much rather have a donnie than a chrome boy. IMO.

Rich · #10 11-11-2002, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10pizza

I'll take over Rich's task regarding feedback on 'nickeling' a JS:

Since it it is nickeled : it will never be a chromeboy, so call it a nickelboy!

Thank you

Ibanez has made it clear they will never get involved again in another chrome finish production run.