Ibanez Iceman

The Ibanez Iceman is an electric guitar model of the Japanese musical instrument Ibanez.

The Iceman was first published in 1976 Ibanez catalog and was the first own model of the brand. The inventor of the Iceman was a hitherto fairly unsuccessful luthier from Japan. However, he wanted for the exploitation rights to his patent for the Iceman no money, but demanded as a fee only the first production copy of the model.

The top plate of the Iceman has a goose beak similar in outline form that became the hallmark for Ibanez Electric Guitars after some modifications.

In 1978, low-cost IC100 and IC300 versions were added to the Ibanez program. That same year, Paul Stanley, guitarist of the rock band Kiss got its PS-10 signature model of the Iceman. Since then circulates the misconception that Paul Stanley was the inventor of the Iceman.

The Iceman was built primarily from 1975 to 1983. Today, some Iceman models are restored, such as the IC200, IC300, the, the IC400, the ICT700 and the latest IC500. Also changed Iceman models are made, such as the icx220dx. Daron Malakian, guitarist of System of a Down and one of the most famous Iceman users got from Ibanez also a signature model of icx, the DMM1. Another more prominent Iceman endorser is DragonForce guitarist Sam Totman, according to which the STM-1 is named. Unusually in this model, the Iceman Floyd Rose -style " Edge III " tremolo. Also, a special limited edition in whose painting Alien creator HR Giger was instrumental, under the designation ICHRG2 for some time.

The Ibanez Iceman with two humbuckers pickups branded DiMarzio ( ICT700 ) and equipped with a bar called Edge Pro bridge. The Ibanez Iceman is available as electric bass and a guitar. Prices range from a guitar at about 500-1000 euros and a bass at 300-600 euros (as of 2011).