Ibanez Artist Information Request

SaintJohn · Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2003 3:00 pm Post subject: Ibanez Artist Information Request

I just bought a used Ibanez Electric Guitar for $399 w/case. At first glance it looked like an AR250 but the model# says AR200. The serial number is C7125317 and it says made in Korea. The guitar is in great shape and looks like it has barely been used. I am wondering if the guitar is worth what I paid for it and what year it was manufactured. I am assuming that it has the AH1/2 pickups but want to make sure. Does anyone know where I can locate this information?

Thanks.
SJ

vwall · Posted: Wed Feb 19, 2003 3:36 pm Post subject:

i beleive that the year of manufacture is 1997
and the C represents made in Korea....

As for what you paid for it..
They seem to be selling in that price range ...

I think it is a bit too much but if it 'fits'

Dont sweat it Wink

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E81 · Newbie Alert Joined: 14 Feb 2003 Posts: 4

Up until I bought an AR50 I had been shopping for Artists and it's been my experience that $400 is in the ball park. The AR250 are generally a little more but I've seen a few on EBay with $399 starting bids and $425 BIN w/o case.

And I know a store that just sold an AR200 for exactly $399 w/o case.

SaintJohn · Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2003 12:38 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info. I just found out that she only paid $350 with case, which sounds like a good deal considering the condition of the guitar.

I also purchased a Behringer Vintager AC112 to go with it. It sounded good and had "built-in" effects. Have you heard anything about this particular amp good or bad. Thanks again. If you are interested...I have pics. Very Happy

SaintJohn · Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2003 12:42 pm Post subject:

Thanks for your info. I found out that my wife only paid $350 with case. I can't complain and it is in really good condition. What year is your AR50. Do you have any pictures? I just tooks some pictures of mine. = )

SJ

E81 · Newbie Alert Joined: 14 Feb 2003 Posts: 4

SaintJohn,
My AR50 was made in 1981.

there's a photo here...

http://fenderforum.com/userphotos/index.html?recid=1811

weelie · Newbie Alert Joined: 26 Jun 2002 Posts: 3

Behringer is the best bang for the buck (They are actually copies of other mfgers designs at 1/2 or 1/3 of the price...). I have the GM110 Vintager practice amp see www.ugf.cc review section on the GM110, for example.