Tell Me About Your Ibanez 2681 Professional

[casadyrocks]

Well- GAS strikes again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But- I have never held one let alone played one!!! I usually have no interest in celebrity model guitars, even though I think Bob Weir kicks ass (or these days... at least occasionally still can)...

Unfortunately, these guitars have seemingly gone to a price point where it would be the most expensive guitar I've ever bought- should I find one, although a few trickle in to Ebay here and there.

So- I'd love to hear people's opinions on these guitars- also if anyone can articulate the difference between the earlier Super 70 pickups and later Super 80's, etc, neck profile,etc.......

Thanks in advance!

 

[Joe-Bob]

Pictures?

 

[casadyrocks]

Here are a few:

 

[casadyrocks]

Wow! No one has one??? I'll go ask the snobs at The Gear Page in that case...

 

[Oster]

If it's Bob Weir fandom that's driving your GAS I'm surprised you wouldn't look into either a Gibson 335 or 345. That's where Weir sounded best IMO.

If those late '70s Live tapes are anything to go by those Ibanez guitars have a very thin sound. My only experience with an Ibanez (thinline Tele 'lawsuit') was'nt very good unfortunately. I'm sure Bob Weir's own model was top notch but I'd worry about spending lots on a not very good guitar.

I have seen 2681s (or 'Bob Weirs') going for quite cheap in pawn shops now and then. They're that kind of guitar. If you really want one, I'm sure you'll find one cheap if you wait long enough.

 

[kelnet]

Wow! No one has one???

Yeah, who woulda thought that on a TELECASTER website, no-one would have a hard-to-find, old Ibanez.

 

[Jakedog]

There was one of those hanging in a local shop here for YEARS. I played it several times, very fat and chunky sounding, very LP-ish, but with more mid range growl, and better sustain than any of the Paul's I've owned.

The owner wanted $950 for it. I thought that was steep, for an Ibanez, I just wouldn't go that much. Last time I saw it there, more than a year ago, he told me if I wanted it he'd take $700. I thought about it, went back to play it again, and it was gone. He got his $950. I'm still not sure it's worth that to me, but it was a very nice axe.

 

[brgminicooper]

That Ibanez reminds me of these:

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Guitar Fetish XV580. Pretty cool...

 

[casadyrocks]

If it's Bob Weir fandom that's driving your GAS I'm surprised you wouldn't look into either a Gibson 335 or 345. That's where Weir sounded best IMO.

If those late '70s Live tapes are anything to go by those Ibanez guitars have a very thin sound. My only experience with an Ibanez (thinline Tele 'lawsuit') was'nt very good unfortunately. I'm sure Bob Weir's own model was top notch but I'd worry about spending lots on a not very good guitar.

I have seen 2681s (or 'Bob Weirs') going for quite cheap in pawn shops now and then. They're that kind of guitar. If you really want one, I'm sure you'll find one cheap if you wait long enough.

It's not Weir fandom on this one, if I was in that position I'd like a cocobolo top Modulus Blacknife

 

[teleman65]

There's this one with the scratched out serial number that sold for $1,519.99
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I've seen them go for a hell of a lot more. Some people find these quite desirable guitars. YMMV

 

[maestrovert]

i've always wanted one of 'em, but i'd settle for the doubleneck version !

 

[casterway]

John McLaughlin with a doubleneck.

 

[maestrovert]

John McLaughlin with a doubleneck.

Mahavishnu's doubleneck(alas it is no more, may it rest in peace) was a custom, built by the late great luthier Rex Bogue...
Ibanez' Weir model 6 & 6/12 was kinda sorta loosely based on it....

here's a pic of Mr. Bogue with it:

 

[superbadj]

That Ibanez reminds me of these:

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Guitar Fetish XV580. Pretty cool...

Those always remind me of this (and the other Gretsch Duo/Double Jet styles):

 

[teleman65]

That Ibanez reminds me of these:

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Guitar Fetish XV580. Pretty cool...

Those always remind me of this (and the other Gretsch Duo/Double Jet styles):

I thought the Xaviere guitar looked a lot like the Yamaha SG

 

[maestrovert]

if any of y'all have $8k layin' about there's an (link removed)

 

[Inspired_Art]

My very first guitar...I don't know why, but I sold it about 10 or 15 years ago to a friend for around $300....talk about a steal! Of course we've lost touch now...lol

 

[Pauly Bracciolli]

Mahavishnu's doubleneck(alas it is no more, may it rest in peace) was a custom, built by the late great luthier Rex Bogue...
Ibanez' Weir model 6 & 6/12 was kinda sorta loosely based on it....

here's a pic of Mr. Bogue with it:

Mahavishnu's doubleneck(alas it is no more, may it rest in peace) was a custom, built by the late great luthier Rex Bogue...
Ibanez' Weir model 6 & 6/12 was kinda sorta loosely based on it....

here's a pic of Mr. Bogue with it:

 

[Pauly Bracciolli]

Rex was a definite talent. I knew him in the early 80's. He painted my 65 Mustang. Somehow he managed to "lose" the "L series" neck plate. Oh well , the guitar still looks good and that paint job has now been on

Mahavishnu's doubleneck(alas it is no more, may it rest in peace) was a custom, built by the late great luthier Rex Bogue...
Ibanez' Weir model 6 & 6/12 was kinda sorta loosely based on it....

here's a pic of Mr. Bogue with it:

 

[ecoast]

I have a couple 2619; excellent

my friend has the weir; with the flying fingers and vine of life!
you should be able to find a dot neck ~$1k, the rest range up to about 2k

I'm looking for a am205 m'self...