Interesting Facts from the IBANEZ - The Inside Story

[AlkyHauler]

The book that got shipped with some of the 20ths is actually real good reading for any Ibanez fan. I haven't completed it yet but I have already found out a couple of interesting facts.

Did you know George Benson is responsible for the neck volute? His guitars kept cracking where the headstock meets the neck during travel so Ibanez designed the volute for added protection on his signature model, a design that is still in use today.

The original "speed knobs" with the soft rubber were manufactured from a company that also happened to be in the adult novelty business as well. That explains why the rubber felt so good. True Story.

[Dee]

LOL @ the rubber story. I agree, great book, though I didn't get to that part yet. "Speed knob" in itself sounds slightly rude...

Oddly enough, I read a book starting from the back. Why, I have no idea.

[AlkyHauler]

Originally Posted by Dee

LOL @ the rubber story. I agree, great book, though I didn't get to that part yet. "Speed knob" in itself sounds slightly rude...

Oddly enough, I read a book starting from the back. Why, I have no idea.

Lol, well I cheated and immediately read the section that documented the years 1987-1988 Then I went back and started from the begining.

[Paul_R]

Anyway to get the book without having to buy a new guitar?

[IbanezGirl]

I saw someone on here say you can buy the book for about $40

[AlkyHauler]

Originally Posted by Paul_R

Anyway to get the book without having to buy a new guitar?

yep, any major bookstore should have it, and you can order it from 1 2 3

[JJEMMER777]

Originally Posted by Paul_R

Anyway to get the book without having to buy a new guitar?

Oh come on Paul!! Don't ya want a new guitar??


Buy a 20th and you'll get the book for FREE!! Just imagine the savings

[IbanezGirl]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

Oh come on Paul!! Don't ya want a new guitar??


Buy a 20th and you'll get the book for FREE!! Just imagine the
savings

LOL!!!

I have a better idea. Buy the 20th, send it to me and you keep the book.

[newbieguitarmaker]

can't wait till I can read it

[velocity]

my 20th didn't come with a book???

[newbieguitarmaker]

Originally Posted by velocity

my 20th didn't come with a book???

if mine doesn't i might get one from 123 cause it sounds very intresting

[AlkyHauler]

Originally Posted by velocity

my 20th didn't come with a book???

I believe all the west coast dist (chesbro) didn't get it, only the east coast Hoshino distributers, or something like that

[AlkyHauler]

Originally Posted by newbieguitarmaker

if mine doesn't i might get one from 123 cause it sounds very intresting

100's of great pictures, great coffee table book

[newbieguitarmaker]

Originally Posted by AlkyHauler

I believe all the west coast dist (chesbro) didn't get it, only the east coast Hoshino distributers, or something like that

so if i get it from Rich I won't have one cause he is east coast? kinda lame, but I like buying from Rich, plus I like helping out the smaller businesses and not the major corporations

[Paul_R]

Originally Posted by JJEMMER777

Just imagine the savings

Easier to imagine the kick the ass from my wife if I bought one. Wish I had the cash in the bank to get one though. Besides, I have an RG550 BK maple board from...1993 I think?

I'm more concerned what I'll do if JS graphics come out! EEEEK!!!

Originally Posted by IbanezGirl

LOL!!!

I have a better idea. Buy the 20th, send it to me and you keep the book.

I'd have no ass and other body parts left if my wife knew I did something like that!

Anyways, aren't you already getting a 20th? If you are, then maybe you should send me the book.