Ibanez FA300

[Chazzy]

I recently purchased a 1978 Ibanez FA300NT (Gibson L5CES Copy) and want to know if there were other vintages of this guitar produced besides 78. I did some research and only found this guitar on the 1978 Ibanez catalog. Can anyone verify if this specific model was produced any other year? I figure that it would have to be after 1978 since this model replaced the 2460.

[sgjazz]

There were FA300's made in 1979. I couldn't find the catalog but I did find this price list. Congratulations on the guitar, my FA300 has treated me well for many years.

http://www.ibanezrules.com/catalogs/price/1979/index.htm

[Chazzy]

sgjazz,

Thanks for the info but I'm wondering if any were actually produced after 78. The 79 catalog included the new list pricing but there could have been a surplus of FA300's built in 78 that needed to be sold. I'm just saying this because I have never come across an FA300 that was anything other that a 78. I'm assuming that your guitar is also a 78. Or is it?

Chazzy

[sgjazz]

My 300 is a 78. My 800 is a 79. Chances are they built all the FA models in 79 but may have cut back on quantity.

[Chazzy]

So, you have an 800 with a carved solid spruce top. Your a lucky man! When, were and how did you get it? How much did it set you back?

[sgjazz]

This guy>>> http://www.myjazzhome.com/ .....had it on consignment. $2200 for a near perfect condition guitar. It has become my favorite instrument.