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Cleanup
Tagged both the Ibanez article and this, its talk page, for cleanup considering each is a mess. If anyone wants to fix the article up (and perhaps organize this talk page while you're at it), especially the Guitars section and the imagery placed somewhat randomly, feel free, otherwise I'll do it when finished revamping BOSS.
I have the Ibanez Book Right here in front of me. The Jem is located under the Signature Series guitars, and only there, with Stevie Vai's name right under it. I think its case closed. I'm currently working on fixing up the page. Darhallow 20:09, 14 March 2006 (UTC)
For clarification, the JEM is NOT a Steve Vai signature guitar.
Would it be appropriate to create new articles about certain Ibanez models? I know Stratocaster, Telecaster and Gibson Les Paul have their own articles, but none of Ibanez' models are even close to being as well-known as those classics. Kvaks 16:02, 18 Oct 2004 (UTC)
- I would say no. Some detail about the Ibanez lineup today (i.e. mostly rock/metal guitars, rely heavily on high-output pickups and electronics for sound character, rather than wood, etc, etc) in the main body of this article might, however, be of merit. Brother Dysk 12:15, Mar 22, 2005 (UTC)
Expanded history. Definitely agree we don't need articles on Ibanez models, or at least most of them. Despite their popularity, Ibanez guitars (mostly) do not have the kind of overwhelming cultural significance of the Fender or Gibson models. Soundguy99 5 July 2005 16:01 (UTC)
Steve Vai and Jem
ibanez.com clearly identifies the Jem guitar as Steve Vai's signature model. I have been paying attention to these instruments and Steve Vai since about 1987 when the guitar was initially released, and I always remember the instrument being associated with Steve Vai. If there is a piece of history that I have missed, please fill in the gaps with references and we can update this website. I know the instrument has been used by other artists beyond Steve Vai, but I believe they are using what is still considered his signature model.
It technically is. Ibanez built the first prototype and sent to him on his birthday ('The Guitar', Terence Ashley) However, Ibanez broke tradition naming it, and called it the JEM (If they followed tradition: SVM (EX: JSM (Satch's) PGM (Gilbert's))) Gewehr
http://www.jemsite.com/etc/interviews/quotes.htm
"I asked Ibanez if they would build me one. A bunch of different companies approached me - all good companies - but nobody really delivered exactly what I wanted, and Ibanez did. Then we talked about mass-producing it, and I didn't want to put my name on it, because who wants to buy a Steve Vai guitar? What is it going to be in 20 years? It's better that the guitar actually speaks for itself. It's a very fine instrument that will transcend my popularity as a guitarist. As time goes on and other great guitar players some along, I don't think the guitar will bow out, because it's a good guitar and it should live on." (GP - 5/88)
That's from Guitar Player magazine. Rei23 15:39, 10 April 2006 (UTC)
Any Takers?
Iwas just browsing and i saw this, and it just happens to be my favorite bands model of guitar. System of a Down uses Icemans which are totally cool i have one too.
You guys know anyone in bands that have Icemans or the like?
Paul Stanley of kiss Gewehr
Basses
I have an Ibanez BTB series E-Bass. Does anyone know something about the bass guitars by Ibanez? --84.151.183.55 10:52, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
IC vs. Integrated circuit
I was confused by the use of this acronym in the article until I clicked on the link. Does anyone have any objection to changing the first instance of this to "integrated circuit (IC)"? --malber 20:35, 16 January 2006 (UTC)
Pronunciation
How is this name usually pronounced? I'm not asking how to pronounce the Spanish name Ibáñez; that I know -- I mean when English speakers talk about Ibanez guitars, how do they usually pronounce it? User:Angr 13:04, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
- I have always heard it pronounced I-ban-ez, with the a, being a short a (as in cat). Hope that helps. Prsgoddess187 13:10, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
- And the first syllable? Like "eye"? User:Angr 13:41, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
- That's right, at least how I know it. Sorry I didn't add that in earlier. I wonder if the company website has a pronounciation for it? Sorry again, my mind wanders like that sometimes. Prsgoddess187 15:21, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
- So roughly, eye-BAN-ez, with stress on the second syllable? User:Angr 15:24, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
- I reckon there are many different pronounciation is different countries. In Indonesia, it is pronounced ee-ban-ez.. I have a French friend and he pronounced it the same way like I do, ee-ban-ez.. Just hold on, I'll get back to you as I have a Japanese friend..
- So roughly, eye-BAN-ez, with stress on the second syllable? User:Angr 15:24, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
- That's right, at least how I know it. Sorry I didn't add that in earlier. I wonder if the company website has a pronounciation for it? Sorry again, my mind wanders like that sometimes. Prsgoddess187 15:21, 19 July 2006 (UTC)
I personally pronounce it "eye-buh-nezz". --Dayn 09:30, 6 August 2006 (UTC)
I have been told by fellow guitarists it's actually pronouced "ih-buh-nehz"EarlCampbell20 15:17, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
- Wouldn't it make sense to pronounce it from it's Spanish roots? Since it was a spanish aquired company. ie. EE-bah-nez? 80.126.32.62 19:29, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
Ibanez-- a company or just a brand?
The impression this article gave is that Ibanez is a company owned by Hoshino Gakki Group, but its homepage somewhat stated there's simply no such "Ibanez company;" Hoshino's two brands (the other is Tama) are merely brands owned by Hoshino. I wonder it's just me, or some errors in the article... --Samuel Curtis 08:32, 20 August 2006 (UTC)