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Yes, new case day. Gator Economy Wood Case - Extreme-Shape Electric Guitars.

From Amazon for $139.05 (edit, it's actually $129.99 + tax). Not much more than some gig bags, and much less than some. Nice thick padding, and can fit many different guitars.

The guitar fits and doesn't move, with room to spare.

Note: Not recommended for James Tyler guitars.


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Yes, new case day. Gator Economy Wood Case - Extreme-Shape Electric Guitars.

From Amazon for $139.05. Not much more than some gig bags, and much less than some. Nice thick padding, and can fit many different guitars.

The guitar fits and doesn't move, with room to spare.

Note: Not recommended for James Tyler guitars.


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I thought it was a new Cab day. Case looks nice. Guitar is cool :) What's the exact Model-Name? Came it stock with those Pickups?
 
Simon Dorn said:
I thought it was a new Cab day. Case looks nice. Guitar is cool :) What's the exact Model-Name? Came it stock with those Pickups?
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I was being a bit sarcastic, but then thought it's a good price for traditional hard case that others may be interested in.

Guitar's an aliexpress special, with a set of DiMarzio D-Activator X pickups I put in it.

The guitar is very good; out of the box the action and intonation were spot on; fit and finish was spot on, playability, tuning stability etc., very good for the $320 or so I paid for it; but it came with black knobs, pickups, and selector knob which I didn't like:

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griff10672 said:
That white Iceman is gorgeous !!
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If Ibanez made a PS10 in snow white I'd have one. I have two PS10, which is only available in black; a black PS120, and a PS60 in black, and another in silver flake...which are the only colors Ibanez offers. And the Ibanez custom shop isn't available to mere mortals and proletariats like me, so I have to get what I want by other means. :thumbsup:

edit: FWIW, Ibanez PS10 are my favorite hard tail dual humbucker guitars; it's my version of a Les Paul Custom.
 
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I was being a bit sarcastic, but then thought it's a good price for traditional hard case that others may be interested in.

Guitar's an aliexpress special, with a set of DiMarzio D-Activator X pickups I put in it.

The guitar is very good; out of the box the action and intonation were spot on; fit and finish was spot on, playability, tuning stability etc., very good for the $320 or so I paid for it; but it came with black knobs, pickups, and selector knob which I didn't like:

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Interesting :) Is the Guitar neck heavy and what about the Ibanez Iceman's? I was looking at the Paul Stanley Model, but it has a half brass saddle. I guess it would be difficult to file it right...
 
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Simon Dorn said:
Interesting :) Is the Guitar neck heavy and what about the Ibanez Iceman's? I was looking at the Paul Stanley Model, but it has a half brass saddle. I guess it would be difficult to file it right...
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The Ibanez PS series are the Paul Stanley sig models; the PS10 is Ibanez Prestige, MIJ, and the only model (well the cracked mirror models too; but they're basically PS10 with cracked mirror added) with the brass/bone nut. it comes setup with 9 gauge strings and I haven't had any need to file the nut since I stay with 9s on them.

PS10 and the cracked mirror are what Paul uses; the PS120 is 1/3 the price, has set neck and the same pickups, but MIC, still a very good guitar, but the Prestige is at another level, but nuanced...the differences are not huge but together noticeable but subtle, then again it could be my own confirmation bias?

Paul said the original PS10 specs were based on one of his vintage late 50s (forget the year) Les Pauls, and hasn't changed much if at all since, except the hardware and pickups.

edit: guitar isn't neck heavy, but I use a cheap leather strap (white) with rawhide on the back which minimizes and sliding on my shoulder. The strap doesn't even have a brand name on it.
 
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The Ibanez PS series are the Paul Stanley sig models; the PS10 is Ibanez Prestige, MIJ, and the only model (well the cracked mirror models too; but they're basically PS10 with cracked mirror added) with the brass/bone nut. it comes setup with 9 gauge strings and I haven't had any need to file the nut since I stay with 9s on them.

PS10 and the cracked mirror are what Paul uses; the PS120 is 1/3 the price, has set neck and the same pickups, but MIC, still a very good guitar, but the Prestige is at another level, but nuanced...the differences are not huge but together noticeable but subtle, then again it could be my own confirmation bias?

Paul said the original PS10 specs were based on one of his vintage late 50s (forget the year) Les Pauls, and hasn't changed much if at all since, except the hardware and pickups.

edit: guitar isn't neck heavy, but I use a cheap leather strap (white) with rawhide on the back which minimizes and sliding on my shoulder. The strap doesn't even have a brand name on it.
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Thanks ;) Yes, i was talking about the PS10. I would have to file it. I use 14-68 Strings ;) I like the Iceman Shape. I'd take one completely in Black, but with the Binding, no Inlays, single EMG81, Gotoh Magnum Locking Tuners, and Schaller Strap Locks. :D
 
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I have a brown, fake alligator skin Gator case for my American Tele. It's a hell of a lot sturdier than the Spector case I paid twice as much for that houses my Euro 4LX.
 
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CrystalSky said:
Good price! How is the quality?
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better than I expected. but it's hit or miss. I have another that is also a great player, but the finish has many issues under the clear coat of the body, which i thought of stripping and painting, instead I just ordered this white one, and very happy with the quality, fit, finish and stability...which is why I invested in the set of DiMarzio pickups for it.
 
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Thanks ;) Yes, i was talking about the PS10. I would have to file it. I use 14-68 Strings ;) I like the Iceman Shape. I'd take one completely in Black, but with the Binding, no Inlays, single EMG81, Gotoh Magnum Locking Tuners, and Schaller Strap Locks. :D
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have a look at the PS120, no brass nut; set neck, and the same Duncan pickups as the PS10; they're about $1K new
 
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have a look at the PS120, no brass nut; set neck, and the same Duncan pickups as the PS10; they're about $1K new
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I only have 1 Guitar. My ESP Standard V-II. Anything i'd get had to be an upgrade. But i did check all his Signature Guitar Versions nonetheless, when i was looking at them. :)
 
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better than I expected. but it's hit or miss. I have another that is also a great player, but the finish has many issues under the clear coat of the body, which i thought of stripping and painting, instead I just ordered this white one, and very happy with the quality, fit, finish and stability...which is why I invested in the set of DiMarzio pickups for it.
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Brother, I meant the case 😂

But good to know that guitar also delivers 🤘🏻
 
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