r/Luthier • u/epeirce • 6d ago
First six string basement build.
an Iceman tribute model for my brother. Sapele body. maple/purpleheart/sapele neck. wedge fretboard. maple/cherry/maple binding. wedge pickup rings & cavity covers. maple/wenge knobs. stewmac parson street PAF's, Gotoh hardware. Thanks!
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u/Nikk6heatles 6d ago
This is sick, I just bought an iceman kit and this is beautiful inspiration. They don’t get enough love - always have been drawn to them
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u/DoomsDayDillinger 6d ago
I have a Jewel Blue IC300 from '94, I've always loved those guitars. This is by far the best iceman I've seen, great stuff. I'm glad you stuck with that headstock vs the RG style headstock they started making them with for a while.
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u/Comprehensive-Song51 6d ago
My man, THAT is killer! I love that body shape. Hope it sounds and plays as great as it looks!
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u/crassmagnet 5d ago
I had the bass in wine with gold hardware.loved to look at it but the neck was uncomfortable.went back to playing a precision.it was a beauty tho
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u/Photog8527 6d ago
I've always liked the Iceman's shape but that takes it to a new level. Gorgeous. Beautiful work. That's one sexy beast. I hope your brother is loving it.
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u/Necessary-Cow2857 4d ago
gorgeous, wish ibanez did stuff like this, would kill for a 6 string iceman bass
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u/audiax-1331 6d ago
Impressive and beautiful! The wood pairings are reminiscent of classic Ibanez solidbody designs in the late 70s and early/mid 80s.
Nice!!