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The Destroyer is an Ibanez brand electric guitar model (originally) manufactured at the FujiGen musical instrument factory for the Hoshino Gakki Company. The Destroyer model was first introduced by Hoshino Gakki in 1975 and was based on the Gibson Explorer design.
This 1975-76 Ibanez Destroyer guitar is one of the rarest manufactured with the back made from beautiful quarter-sawn Sen-Ash wood. They only made these in 1975, then changed to regular cuts for cost savings.
The Ibanez Destroyer 2459 model was based heavily on Gibson’s legendary ’58 Korina Explorer. It featured a clear finish on what is believed to be an ash body (lots of debate on whether Ibanez actually used Korina wood or not), a three-piece maple neck with a rosewood fretboard, and two Ibanez Super 70 humbuckers with chrome metal covers.
The Ibanez Destroyer DT520FM solidbody electric guitar gives you instant attitude - sonically and visually. The DT520FM serves up fat, snarling tone and prodigious sustain, courtesy of its hardtail design, resonant mahogany body, eye-popping flame maple top, and two DiMarzio humbuckers - an Air Norton in the neck position and a Tone Zone at the ...
In essence, Ed’s destroyer was a vital instrument early in his career. He used it during his club days starting in 1975, and the guitar can be heard on some of the most iconic Van Halen songs on the first 1978 album. Below are the various incarnations of Eddie’s 1975 (model 2459) Ibanez Destroyer.
Armed with a very comfortable neck, Dimarzio Air Norton humbuckers, and style for days this guitar is at home playing rock, blues, metal, and everything in between. Great for studio and live use, you will absolutely love this guitar.
Sep 6, 2019 · Super-Strats became Eddie’s guitars of choice by the 1980s. But, in the early days of Van Halen, the Ibanez Destroyer was the king of his rig. And, it’s the guitar that he played for some of VH’s defining early moments. So what’s the story of the Destroyer? When did he use it? And how come it isn’t a mainstay of his rig today?
Made of mahogany, just like the classics, the DT520 Destroyer's iconic body style has attracted many artists. Ibanez's biggest leap forward will continue to be appreciated by today's player: namely the mahogany slim neck grip and set-in neck that offer ultra-smooth playablity.
Jan 1, 2015 · Subscribed. 511. 48K views 9 years ago. Guitar Review of the Ibanez Destroyer DT520 http://bit.ly/IbanezDestroyerReview Open the latest Issue of Guitar Interactive: http://bit.ly ...
Dec 3, 2014 · The Ibanez Destroyer was originally introduced in 1975 and has been an iconic part of Rock 'n Roll history ever since. The newest incarnation of this model is the DT520, featuring some updated hardware and two finishes and comes at a very attractive price.
