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Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 7:04 pm: | |
I bumped into a pretty nice Canadian-made (eh?) black rectangular case with a white Ibanez logo (that I should have left alone). Was hoping to get an RG or a Tele into it. Oops--- everything was just dandy except the body will not clear the case--too wide. Any ideas on what narrow-bodied models this was made for? Either gonna hafta sell it or buy something that fits. Thanks.
Tonedef |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 7:08 pm: | |
Please pay no attention to that man behind the curtain, nor to that extra "h". Now, what will fit in this, again?
Tonedef |
Fox
Username: Fox
Registered: 02-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 02, 2005 - 8:24 pm: | |
One possibility is, that youīve got a case for Ibanez Ghostrider? Even though I think that itīs quite normal, width that is, but itīs extremely short for a guitar.. I dunno.. |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 1:11 am: | |
Impulse shopping again, eh? LOL
Fox might have the correct answer. Ghostriders had their own unique shap and case to match. However, all the ghostrider cases I've seen have been form fitting.
You say an RG Series is too wide? That cause me to say, "Hmm". RG's are about as narrow as it gets.
Steve |
Jeffsailor
Username: Jeffsailor
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 3:42 am: | |
How 'bout an ICX? |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 6:31 am: | |
I got a nice TKL case like you describe with my SZ320GD. Have to compare it to my RG750 to see if its wider or not. Will do so tonight.
Paul |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 7:38 am: | |
Paul that would be the RG550LC case. it fits left or right hand guitars in the SZ line plus a few others. |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 12:27 pm: | |
Brian,
I guess I did not make myself clear. I tried to say I got a TKL case like Tonedef described which came with and thus fits my SZ320GD. Other than that I bought a new RG750AR (killer guit buy the way!)way back in my shredder years. That came with a non original case but tonight I'll try and fit the RG750 in the TKL case to see if I can help Tonedef. If my case won't fit my RG, I might have the same case as Tonedef and I could tell him it fits SZ models like mine does. Now won't that be cool?
Paul |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 1:43 pm: | |
I understood what you said I was just giving the model number for the SZ cases. The RG series cases are M100C plastic molded case available from Ibanez. |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 5:55 pm: | |
You guys are throwing around too many model numbers. All of the cases mentioned have basically the same interior dimensions.
Nothing in the Ibanez line is narrower than an RG. If an RG won't fit, I'm stumped as to what the case is for.
For those who may still have doubts, I just did a side-by-side comparison of an RG, an SZ, a JS, an AWD, an AXD, and an S. The RG has the narrowest body.
Steve |
Funkle
Username: Funkle
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 6:54 pm: | |
Tonedef, does your case look like this:
This case came with the SC1620 I just bought. It is a strange case - the SC is a little too wide at the lower bout, and so is my RT450 (same size as an RG). The SC fit perfectly in an M100C however. I couldn't find a case at ibanez.com that looked like this, with the the flutes that wrap around the ends, then I noticed that the case for my RV542 (same body as a Satriani) looked very similar. Sure enough, the RV fits perfectly. I think what I have is some kind of case designed for the JS and Radius models. Ibanez, however lists the M100C for the JS and R models. But the RV fits way more snugly in this mystery case than in the M100C.
-Sven |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 7:01 pm: | |
Steve is right. Ofcourse he is!
I just tried to put my RG in my SZ case. It goes in but is (a little) loose.
Paul |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 7:09 pm: | |
This is my W50SZ case. The W50RG is slightly smaller
Paul |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 8:05 pm: | |
Thanks so much for all of your ideas. Paul, my case looks very close to yours--if not an exact match. Will all the W50 models fit into the same case?
Tonedef |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 10:30 pm: | |
Paul, ummmm, looks like I'm lost again. I'm thinking the W50xx is the model number of the case, perhaps? If so, what Ibanez model(s) fit(s) into this goofy little case? Is it the SZ320GD? Thanks!
Tonedef |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 03, 2005 - 11:21 pm: | |
Paul it look like you have different numbers for your cases than we do! |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 8:58 am: | |
Hey Brian: I snagged this pic from the Ibanez site, so it is their typenumber for the case.
Tonedef: You are correct in your last post (I think..... )Seems to me these cases are named W50 and the additional letters stand for the guitars that they fit. All SZ guitar models should in the W50SZ and all the RG guitar models should fit in the (smaller) W50RG.
Paul |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 2:54 pm: | |
USA or UK website? |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 2:59 pm: | |
There is no W model cases on the USA site. Click on the 1st link and it takes you to an SZ model then click on case for SZ720FM and it leads you to the RG550LC and the 2nd link that list all USA cases available at this time.
http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/guitar.asp?model=SZ720FM
http://www.ibanez.com/accessories/spec.asp?p=RG550LC |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 3:20 pm: | |
http://www.ibanez.co.jp/world/country/frame_netherlands.html
Go to products, accessories and then to cases and theres where I found mine.
Paul |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 4:47 pm: | |
OK Les Paul, I am closing in on it thanks to you. I am guessing not all "S" models will fit, only certain "S" models? If so, how can I tell if I have an RG model case, or an SZ case? I hope you have one of each so you can give me a measurement-I'm betting the only difference is in the width. Sorry to be such a goofus, but I either have to find something that fits, or unload this thing!
Maybe I'll send it to Mr. Roadstar, and let him find something to go in it (I caught your comment, btw. How was I supposed to know a regular axe wouldn't fit? I just thought this case was compact...). Maybe I'll just cut down one of my Roadstars.....
Thanks LP!
Tonedef |
Jeffsailor
Username: Jeffsailor
Registered: 01-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 6:04 pm: | |
C'mon now Tonedef, don't poke the bear!  |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 6:09 pm: | |
I would go with the 100MC! |
Funkle
Username: Funkle
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 6:56 pm: | |
Tonedef, M100C will be a perfect fir for S series including: S, SC, SA, SV, and SF models. Not sure if an SZ will fit though. It seems strange that Ibanez recommends a left handed RG case for a right handed SZ.
-Sven |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 7:09 pm: | |
Thanks Funkle, I'm kinda stuck in a Roadstar timewarp and can't figure out all these other new-fangled models....
Jeff S--just wanted to see if my buddy Mr. R-Star is paying attention.....
Tonedef |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 7:21 pm: | |
Sven, When I got an SZ for someone and I read the purchase order I thought the case was a lefty because of the LC in the number and tried to return it without bothering to see if it fit. I was then told it is made for both left and right hand SZ guitars. I still don't get why they call it that because its confusing. |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 7:24 pm: | |
Hey Tone,
Are you metric? I only have the SZ case but I can grab a tapemeasure if you like.
Paul |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 7:38 pm: | |
hers an example of the SZ case fitting both. Plus an Ibanez M100CB a generic bass case as an example.
 |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 7:43 pm: | |
Ok, Some guitar porn from me too.
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Johns
Username: Johns
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 9:29 pm: | |
My turn! Here's my SZ520 in the TKL made, Ibanez RG550LC case.
 |
Funkle
Username: Funkle
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 10:37 pm: | |
Ah, now I see how it works.
Freak, that SZ720 is nice. Anyone tried the SZ2020? |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2005 - 10:49 pm: | |
Hoot Mon, nice guitars. Maybe I should put something in this case......
LP, I know what a 10mm wrench looks like, but that is the extent of my metric ability. A taped measure would be cool, thanks.
Tonedef |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 1:07 am: | |
Have noy tried the 2020 but will if I get the chance. |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 7:18 am: | |
Seems to me the same case is typenumbered RG550LC AND W50SZ by Ibanez at the same time.
Nice guits buy the way!
Tonedef: my case is 37,5 cm (=14.76") external width. The SZ body is at its widest point (where it meets the case lining) 33 cm (=13") |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 9:40 am: | |
Tonedef: my case is 37,5 cm (=14.76") external width. The SZ body is at its widest point (where it meets the case lining) 33 cm (=13")
Tone, that would be like 14 3/4 and 13 inches. |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 10:38 am: | |
I thought 13" meant 13 inch. Sorry!
Paul |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 12:10 pm: | |
Freak , thanks for making it easy for me to understand (I did get a good laugh out of that). However, even my weak mind was able to convert that .76 to 3/4!
And LP, you are right { " } is inches.
Well, I have another curve to throw at you. My case has 40 inches in the clear length wise, and 12 inches of interior width. Any other ideas?
Tonedef |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 1:29 pm: | |
Tonedef,
Only thing I can tell you now is that the W50SZ (AKA RG550LC) case is also 40" internal clearance but it seems your case is 1 full inch smaller in width.
Maybe someone can tell what size an W50RG case is. All I know is its smaller as a W50SZ.
This is becoming a long thread in this way.
Paul |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 3:00 pm: | |
Thanks LP. There was some kinda guitar in here, as the outlines are still visible. It must have fit like a glove. Do you know the corresponding U.S. number to the W50RG? Heck, everyone usually ignores my topics, so I'm overdue for a long one!
Tonedef |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 3:10 pm: | |
Sorry. I do not know the corresponding U.S. number to the W50RG. Time for Freak or Mr. Roadstar to step in here and put your thread to a rest.
We've got more important things to do than discussing some crappy case here for weeks!
Paul |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 4:53 pm: | |
Hold on, LP, this is now my crappy mystery case--as soon as I figure out what goes in it--I'll go away!
Tonedef |
Lespaul
Username: Lespaul
Registered: 10-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 5:49 pm: | |
I can think of some stuff that would fit in easily......
 |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 5:55 pm: | |
The Bear gumbles,"Ouch!"
Steve |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 6:07 pm: | |
Tonedef lets see a pic of this case and also looking at your original question I would sell it and find a case that fits mine.
Or you can always shave the sides down on a belt sander |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 7:26 pm: | |
Gee whiz, Freak--if you had to help me with .76 being 3/4 of an inch, do you think I can figure out how to post a photo? Ain't gonna happen. Anyway, it looks just like the photos of the W50 cases LP posted, except mine does not have the white piping over the top.
I will be more than happy to sell this, as soon as I can figure out what goes in it (I don't want it coming back because.. "my guitar won't fit").
Thanks,
Tonedef |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 9:07 pm: | |
Tonedef check out this after you measure yours and fish around here. They give the dimensions of all cases.
http://tkl.com/ |
Ibanezfreak1960
Username: Ibanezfreak1960
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 9:09 pm: | |
Also they give you the styles and what guitars they fit. Hope this helps. |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Friday, August 05, 2005 - 11:40 pm: | |
Nice to hear from you, Mr. Bear.
Thanks Freak.
Tonedef |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 10:47 pm: | |
*yawns* "Yeah, Whatever..." 
I wish I had one of the ICX100C cases to examine!
http://www.ibanez.com/accessories/spec.asp?m=69
The Bear |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, August 06, 2005 - 11:02 pm: | |
Well, I was warned not to poke the Bear--shoulda known better....
What goes in that case, Mr. Bear?
Tonedef |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 2:46 am: | |
*grumbles*
I think, it's for an ICX220. However, the link doesn't work, and it indicates that an ICX200C is the proper case.
http://www.ibanez.com/guitars/guitar.asp?model=ICX220
Somebody needs to do some proof-reading on the Ibanez web site. Several of the case links go nowhere!
Brer Bear |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 12:58 pm: | |
Very nice. So, Mr. Bear, your lurid affair with the Iceman/P.S. style is still a go? I thought it would just be a passing fancy...... Tell me you have not abandoned your Roadstars for this cheap tart!!
Tonedef |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 7:00 pm: | |
Hell no! I was only looking for case information. I have not and probably will not have a PS/Iceman in the collection.
Although, dammit, I am lusting over the new AR300BS we've got hanging about 12 feet behind my left shoulder...
Da Griz |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, August 07, 2005 - 8:12 pm: | |
Thank goodness, all is well, I can sleep peacefully tonite.
Tonedef |
Johns
Username: Johns
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 08, 2005 - 7:37 am: | |
Steve:
What is it that attracts you to this AR300? How do you think they compare to the "vintage" ARs? |
Mr_roadstar
Username: Mr_roadstar
Registered: 06-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 1:51 pm: | |
John,
Same thing that attracts me to most all Artists: feel, sound, looks. I can only compare the new models to the ones I have owned (2618-12, AR112, AR120, AR200). Based on that, the new AR200/300 are as nice as any. The trapazoid inlays on the 300 are a bit over the top, but the burst finishes and flame tops are sweet. Since I have no need or want for the Tri-Sound switches, their absence is a plus. The AR200 Gold Top wins points for a clean simple look. Now if the damned things weren't so neck-heavy, I'd own one again.
How did we get on this subject?
Steve |
Johns
Username: Johns
Registered: 02-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 3:49 pm: | |
Thanks for the review of the new ARs. You know you can only talk about cases for so long...you can't play them, ya know. |
Tonedef
Username: Tonedef
Registered: 03-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2005 - 10:48 pm: | |
No wonder I'm not improving any....
Tonedef |