Ibanez 440R - can someone tell me what the body is?

Spiral Acid · #1 06-22-2001, 03:32 AM

I bought this in 1992, and am still trying to figure out what the wood is... I know the neck is maple and rosewood, but what's the body? I've recently shaved off the paint and lacquer, and discovered that the wood is very light colourd and very grainy... Could this be alder? It feels a bit too light for basswood...

nuno · #2 06-22-2001, 03:50 AM

Yes it is: alder.

But why did you shaved it off? Didn't like the finish?

nuno

**jono** · #3 06-22-2001, 07:57 AM

The 92 catalogue lists the 440R as having a basswood body.

JESTER700 · #4 06-23-2001, 10:01 PM

I thought basswood was slightly lighter than alder (on average; individual pieces vary, of course...).

Spiral Acid · #5 07-02-2001, 09:53 AM

Nuno: well, I did like the finish, but it was so banged up i thought i'd give it a new look. I'm having it resprayed, and will post pics of my custom paint job when i get it...

Alder??? hmm... or is it basswood? I think it's basswood though, cos' i remember the catalogue saying so. though it doesn't look like it to me...

Kelv · #6 07-04-2001, 07:00 AM

hey lionel..where abouts in singapore do u get it refinished?
whats the price range for a custom paint job?

nuno · #7 07-04-2001, 07:51 AM

Sorry, I searched on HC about the 440R, and users described it as an alder body, so...

You surely know it for sure.

Anyway, Spiral Acid, I'm waiting for the pictures!

nuno

Spiral Acid · #8 07-07-2001, 04:36 PM

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Quote: from Kelv on 6:00 am on July 4, 2001
hey lionel..where abouts in singapore do u get it refinished?
whats the price range for a custom paint job?

I got it done at BOB's Studio here. I'm collecting it soon, and should be able to get a few pics up soon. And who are you? How do you know my name???

Nuno: If you're referring to the HC review, I did it... :biggrin: so that would mean it's not a confirmed answer.

Kelv · #9 07-08-2001, 12:44 PM

lionel ..i met u on icq..i'm the malaysian studying in uk..the one with the 540r..remember?..geez

Spiral Acid · #10 07-09-2001, 10:00 AM

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Quote: from Kelv on 11:44 am on July 8, 2001
lionel ..i met u on icq..i'm the malaysian studying in uk..the one with the 540r..remember?..geez

OH YEAH!!!!!! :biggrin: sorry...

I thought you weren't in Malaysia?? or are you back for Hols?

Kelv · #11 07-10-2001, 07:32 AM

hahah.. :silly:
yeah i'm back on holiday lionel...and i might come down to singapore..meet ya then?

Spiral Acid · #12 07-10-2001, 10:33 PM

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Quote: from Kelv on 6:32 am on July 10, 2001
hahah.. :silly:
yeah i'm back on holiday lionel...and i might come down to singapore..meet ya then?

No prob, man... gimmie a mail, and I'll tell you how to get me... :biggrin: I'll try to get Chris from this forum out at the same time too... We can have a 3 axe jam!

Project Guitar · #13 07-11-2001, 12:56 AM

I smell a Jemfest Singapore chapter forming :silly:

Kelv · #14 07-11-2001, 09:32 AM

right on mate! ok i'll give u a buzz when i get a confirmation of when i'm coming:thumbsup:

Spiral Acid · #15 07-11-2001, 12:14 PM

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Quote: from becalvert on 11:56 pm on July 10, 2001
I smell a Jemfest Singapore chapter forming :silly:

I wish man... I think it'll be too few people...

But we'll have enough fun though!!!! :biggrin: