Ibanez 540R Radius Black 1989
Ibanez 540R Radius, black, made in Japan 1989. The 540R was part of the Roadstar Pro series, and was made from 1987-94 at the excellent Fujigen factory. The model became the basis for the later Joe Satriani signature guitar, which borrowed most of the curves and hardware, although does have a different neck profile. This one dates to 1989 and has aged pretty gracefully: a couple of knocks and scuffs, but really it's in great shape overall. The neck is a quick, slim D shape, although it's not quite as agressively square and flat as later RG models; it feels great in the hand. The pickups are passive and nicely voiced, with a sparkling clarity and fast attack from the single coils and a juicy, wide, warm growl from the humbucker. The Floyd is in good order and holds tune like a champ. This is heaps of guitar for the dime and a cool piece of shred history.
Model: Ibanez 540R Radius
Made: Japan, 1989, Fujigen Gakki factory
Serial: F938050
Finish: Black, gloss poly
Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple, Rosewood slab fretboard, 16" radius, 25.5" scale, 42mm nut, slim D 'Ultra' shape
Weight: 3.405kg
Mods: none
Pickups: IBZ USA C1 single coil x2, F1 humbucker
Accessories: basic vintage hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs all over, as well as a scratch on the back near the serial, dents on the bottom edge of the front and scratches around the posts. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, scuffs and dimples on the back only. The back has minor scuffs all over and dimples along the back edge. The sides have minor dimples all over, no major marks. The front has a dent up from the bridge, dimples in the elbow area and back edge, scuffs around the switch and knobs and play wear on the horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 9/42 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only