USCG
Necromancer's Castle

Details & History

{Graham very kindly sent these excellent detail photographs of his guitar. Jerry}

Details & History

{In addition to the information below, Dave has added this observation, Thanks Dave. Ed!}

They were all painted in 1989 by an artist of the name “Klemann”. His work is signed in the tremolo recess behind the bridge.

Details & History

{Martin has sent me some great pictures again. Thanks mate Ed!}

Details & History

Ibanez hat vor 13 Jahren eine "Necromancer"-Reihe produziert. Diese Gitarre trägt den Titel "Necromancer Castle". Die Lackierung wurde von Ibanez selbst in Auftrag gegeben. Die Signatur des Künstlers befindet sich auf dem Body unter dem Tremolosystem (Rik-Art). Für Ihr alter ist Sie sehr gut erhalten. Lediglich normale "Gebrauchsspuren" befinden sich auf der Rückseite. Der Hals ist jedoch wie neu. Sie lässt sich fantastisch und sehr schnell Spielen (genau wie die Jem 5er).Eine Komplettreinigung fand vor ca.1 Jahr statt. Sie hat die guten DiMarzio pickups und einen Seymour Duncon Neckpickup.Die Form ist die einer RG. Alle Informationen habe ich von IBANEZ erhalten. Wie gesagt, diese Gitarre ist eine Rarität und Einzelstück. Leider steht Sie bei mir nur rum und Staubt ein aber vielleicht mach ich so ein Sammlerherz glücklich. Die Seriennummer ist: 892906, Die Kopfbezeichnung:USA CUSTOM Die Versandkosten trägt der Käufer, die ebaygebühr übernehme ich.
 

Details & History

USGC ibanez 1989 serial number but was not completed and delivered until 1990. -bound rosewoood neck with sharktooth inlays -pickups neck: seymour duncan cool rail. middle: Ibanez use C1 Bridge: Ibanez usa F3 -edge bridge black -body graphic Necromancers Castle. The graphic is a castle on a high cliff with water flowing down it and into the ocean. above stormy looking clouds. in the middle of the clouds there is a opening and a devil like being flying up through them. The finish wraps around the sides of the guitar but not to the back which is black. The guitar body and hardwear are all in near-mint condition no pitting or marks beside some belt rash on back. Neck and fret broad also have no marks But there is some fret wear (no buzzing or dead spots but some wear and could use a polish). The head stock has some ware. the logo is the old style check and all with usa custom under it, some of the logo is scratched and worn off. comes with wood Ibanez hardshell case but not uv100 some older style case.

Details & History

Based on the 700 series, the USA Custom series was designed to be an affordable 'custom' range. More customized then custom, you were able to select from a number of finishes, necks, inlays, headstocks, and pick up's to create a guitar for yourself. So whilst not strictly a Luthier's one off, the USA Custom's still are very sort after and collectable. Numbers are very vague and (with the exception of the early very rare pre-production runs thought to number no more then 250 pieces), extremely hard to tie down. (its up to you lot out there that have them to give us details. Please Ed!). Points to notice are the Ibanez Edge trem system, (like the early Jem's) on the Graphic series, with the option for a hard tail on the Exotic woods, and a cutaway neck joint, again like the Jem's and again the exotic woods got the AANJ as a bonus. (Why just them? Ed!). And the rather 'handily' placed volume knob right under the bridge pick up.

The 'Necromancers Castle' design is not found in the 1991-2 catalogue and is believed to have been available only in 1990. If you can help with further information on the guitar, please get in touch.