Blondes

[Dano_NZ]

On the backplate on the Ibanez if it has a serial like K801234 that will tell you it was made in 1980, the first 2 digits, the K is the month, A=January, K=November, and the last 4 digits are the manufacturing number, in this example it would be the 1234th instrument made that month. There is a resource on the web that describes the numbering scheme and how it changes over time.

That one is probably an 81/82. The early Roadstars had a similar headstock though.

Thanks I didn’t know that, I’ll check it out.

1982!

[Voxshall]

If you picked that Rich Robinson up at the k rd rockshop I remember playing that one.

That is the one. Played it and thought wow, how the hell can I afford this? Did a quick telly in my head of the guitars I'd have to sell to get it as I was walking back to the car. Walked back in and put some money down to hold it. No regrets.

Those were exciting times at the rockshop when they brought that huge collection off one of there customers. I fell in love with a Tele right at a time when I had recently purchased two new guitars so was telling myself I didn’t need to buy it but then I realised that Tele would haunt me so I went back to get it and little did I know Rob on this forum beat me to it. I would stare at photos of that Tele on my phone for almost a year beating myself up for not purchasing it on the spot when I had the chance and then by some miracle Rob was looking for a strat I offered mine up then right before we met I realised he owned the Tele and I asked if he was interested in a trade and after sleeping on it he eventually said yes. I also really liked the Rich Robinson and a Murphy R9 anyone here pick that R9 up?

[Voxshall]

I just saw the national that thing looks incredible as well you have so many stunners, thanks for sharing photos with us

[WellyBlues]

2 more blondes:



(December) 1980 Ibanez Blazer Bass
(November) 1980 Ibanez Blazer Guitar

I bought the guitar in Dunedin in about 1983.

The bass I saw on TradeMe 2-3 years ago and bought it then.

Ash bodies, maple neck and fingerboard.

[Repair_Rob]

2017 Gibson SJ-200, neck reset (thanks Trevor Binford)

Glad to hear you got this done! It sounded great beforehand, and no doubt much more comfortable to play now too.

[Dano_NZ]

2017 Gibson SJ-200, neck reset (thanks Trevor Binford)

Glad to hear you got this done! It sounded great beforehand, and no doubt much more comfortable to play now too.

Way better thanks Rob.

[Dano_NZ]

2 more blondes:



(December) 1980 Ibanez Blazer Bass
(November) 1980 Ibanez Blazer Guitar

I bought the guitar in Dunedin in about 1983.

The bass I saw on TradeMe 2-3 years ago and bought it then.

Ash bodies, maple neck and fingerboard.

Matching pair, sweet.

[Mini Forklift]

Look at the bridge on that Ibanez, don't see many like that do you

[WellyBlues]

Brass all the way, I think.

Edit: yes, "Machined Solid Brass", according to the brochure that I retrieved from the interweb. For both guitar and bass.

[robthemac]

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Those were exciting times at the rockshop when they brought that huge collection off one of there customers. I fell in love with a Tele right at a time when I had recently purchased two new guitars so was telling myself I didn’t need to buy it but then I realised that Tele would haunt me so I went back to get it and little did I know Rob on this forum beat me to it. I would stare at photos of that Tele on my phone for almost a year beating myself up for not purchasing it on the spot when I had the chance and then by some miracle Rob was looking for a strat I offered mine up then right before we met I realised he owned the Tele and I asked if he was interested in a trade and after sleeping on it he eventually said yes.

How's that Tele treating you, Jamie?

[bluesierra]

That's a sweet collection alright. Well played sir!

[jeremyb]

Most old tele bridges and the like were plated brass weren't they?

[Voxshall]

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Those were exciting times at the rockshop when they brought that huge collection off one of there customers. I fell in love with a Tele right at a time when I had recently purchased two new guitars so was telling myself I didn’t need to buy it but then I realised that Tele would haunt me so I went back to get it and little did I know Rob on this forum beat me to it. I would stare at photos of that Tele on my phone for almost a year beating myself up for not purchasing it on the spot when I had the chance and then by some miracle Rob was looking for a strat I offered mine up then right before we met I realised he owned the Tele and I asked if he was interested in a trade and after sleeping on it he eventually said yes.

How's that Tele treating you, Jamie?

I love it, it can get so funky without ever sounding thin, it just has the best sound that’s so unique, I’ve never heard a guitar like it. It’s like it doesn’t have any strong competing frequencies that stick out or over power harmonics it’s just chilled and relaxed and allows all the subtle stuff to appear so effortlessly. You still enjoying the strat, if you get a chance to install raw vintage springs in that strat it’s a worth while investment for sound and feel of the tremolo.

[robthemac]

I love it, it can get so funky without ever sounding thin, it just has the best sound that’s so unique, I’ve never heard a guitar like it. It’s like it doesn’t have any strong competing frequencies that stick out or over power harmonics it’s just chilled and relaxed and allows all the subtle stuff to appear so effortlessly. You still enjoying the strat, if you get a chance to install raw vintage springs in that strat it’s a worth while investment for sound and feel of the tremolo.

Good to hear. Did you end up re-finishing it?

Still loving the Strat. Did you have it set up for 11's by any chance? I've got 10's on it at the moment and the high E string is sitting a little low in the nut.

[Voxshall]

I love it, it can get so funky without ever sounding thin, it just has the best sound that’s so unique, I’ve never heard a guitar like it. It’s like it doesn’t have any strong competing frequencies that stick out or over power harmonics it’s just chilled and relaxed and allows all the subtle stuff to appear so effortlessly. You still enjoying the strat, if you get a chance to install raw vintage springs in that strat it’s a worth while investment for sound and feel of the tremolo.

Good to hear. Did you end up re-finishing it?

Still loving the Strat. Did you have it set up for 11's by any chance? I've got 10's on it at the moment and the high E string is sitting a little low in the nut.

No I love the checking and wear on the finish it’s Dakota red. Yes the strat would have had 11’s glad you’re enjoying it.