Ibanez Voyager and RBM models

[mako_kimura]

http://www3.sympatico.ca/jimi_d/guitars/gone/rbm1.jpg

I almost bought one of these little fuckers on Ebay, anyone got any stories or thoughts on it? It's an old Reb Beach model that's about as old as I am

[Romeo]

How much are they selling it for?

[Romeo]

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[mako_kimura]

Originally posted by Romeo
How much are they selling it for?

Somebody outbid me, but the asking price was $350, including a case and strap.

[Panamark]

I can advise that mid 80's Ibanez models rock !
They are awesome...

Having said that, I played one of the recent RG series
and was blown away. One of the fastest actions I
have ever felt on a guitar. And all those frets to play
with, very cool..


Im sure that guitar would be excellent..

[Panamark]

I dont like the body design of that model though..
(the cutaway to the saddle doesnt do it for me)

But it probably plays great...

[mako_kimura]

The cutaway on the back was inspired by a Steinberger model. It was used for some crazy tremolo stuff.

[ThrillsNSpills]

Originally posted by mako_kimura
The cutaway on the back was inspired by a Steinberger model. It was used for some crazy tremolo stuff.

That would have been my guess.
Try out a steinberger if you get a chance. Great playability and tone. I don't think anyone around here likes them but they're among my favorites to play.

[Matt White]

$350?!?

That's a steal.....

[Panamark]

Originally posted by mako_kimura
The cutaway on the back was inspired by a Steinberger model. It was used for some crazy tremolo stuff.

Gotcha, you could divebomb from great heights with that sucker !!

[Mr Grimsdale]

that's an rbm2, in reb's own opinion they're pretty poor guitars

the rbm1 on the other hand is a much better piece of kit
...mind you they cost about 4 times as much

the best voyagers were the 2 prototypes reb had made, one was oiled natural wood and the other was stained blue

fookin' tasty the pair of 'em

a bit like cat deeley and sarah harding

[Mr Grimsdale]

the really nice thing about the prototypes was that they didn't have that mirror pickguard, in fact they didn't have any pickguard

[mako_kimura]

I kinda liked the pickguard. Different strokes, I guess

[Mr Grimsdale]

oops i got the model numbers wrong

the basic model was the rbm10, the good ones with the natural finish are the rbm2nt

here's a pic of the natural finish prototype...
http://rebbeach.com/gear_gallery/VOY_dannewman.jpg

[mako_kimura]

Unfortunately, some guy from Florida owns one of the originals now. I almost bought the WRB-3, but that thing was like 3000 bucks

[Panamark]

Is that a Kahler tremelo ?? Looks similar to the trem on
my Ibanez Destroyer II....

Wonder how well these guitars stay in tune with all
that extra leverage on the trem... ??

[mako_kimura]

Reb's versions had Floyd Roses, but the ones on the market had the Ibanez Edge tremolo, similar to the Floyd Rose

[Speed Of White]

I own one of these (RBM 10). I got it for Christmas back in 1995. It's got the natural wood finish similar to Rebs, but not near as nice. That one of Reb's is a great guitar. I've never really owned any real fancy guitars so I am probably pretty naive about how nice they can be, but I like the RBM 10 just fine. Even though it is a bolt on neck it still feels OK to me. I'm not all that good anymore so it does what I need it to and I am happy with it. Even though as years go on I'm not quite as excited about the cutaway and I wonder how much tone is sacrificed with that piece gone, but oh well I am glad I got it because it is unique. That one of Reb's kills though. I wish my scanner was working I would post a pic. This is my first day With The DLR Army site and I must say this is very cool. I'm gonna be in the forums alone for about 12 hours.