Important Information
Produced for only a brief period between 1968 and 1969, the Ibanez 496 was made by Ibanez before their rise to stardom as one of the world's biggest names in guitars. Unlike early 1960s Teisco-aligned builds, the 496 came at just the right time where budget-friendly build quality marginally improved in Japan.
Due to it's limited production run, units are scarce, making this one a rare little find, with many enthusiasts noting the build quality compared to similar guitars of the era.
The 496 has a lightwight body with two gorgeous 'J'-style F holes. The neck feels approachable, with thanks to the slim C shape. With two Maxon single coil pickups, you can expect bright and jangly, yet punchy. For garage rock, surf, blues or indie-rockers, don't look past the Ibanez 496.
BRAND: Ibanez Guitars
BARCODE/UPC:
| Year | 1968 - 1969 |
|---|---|
| Made in | Japan |
| Body Material | Mahogany top back & sides with ivory binding |
| Finish | Camel Sunburst in Natural Gloss |
| Scale Length | 25" |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Construction | Bolt-on neck |
| Neck Profile | Slim C shape |
| Fretboard Material | Roswood with white binding and pearloid dot inlays |
| Fret Count | 21 medium frets |
| Nut Width | 41mm |
| Pickup Configuration | SS |
| Pickups | 2x Maxon alnico single coil pickups |
| Controls | 1x volume, 1x tone, 2x pickup on/off switches |
| Bridge | Aftermarket adjustable six-saddle bridge with vintage Japanese Bigsby-style tailpiece with a roller/sting bar |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome |
Shipping Info
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Condition & Warranty
All of our preloved guitars and stringed instruments have been thoroughly inspected and tested by our experts. Each guitar comes with a standard set-up that most players would feel comfortable with. If you'd like to book your new guitar or stringed instrument in for a custom set-up with our highly-experienced technicians, please call (07) 3392 6888, or email admin@southsideguitars.com.au to organise with our team after completing purchase.
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Each item comes with a 3-month electrical warranty and a 6-month structural warranty, excluding accidental damage, misuse or broken strings. Click here to view our full refund policy.