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Customized 1970's Ibanez Destroyer 2459 “The Shark”

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Step back in time with the Customized 1970's Ibanez Destroyer 2459 “The Shark”, a solid body electric guitar known for its unique character and storied history. Originally inspired by the iconic Gibson Explorer, this vintage model is a testament to Ibanez's craftsmanship during a transformative era in guitar design. The Destroyer 2459, famously nicknamed “The Shark” due to its distinctive modifications, has become a sought-after piece for collectors and players alike.

This guitar boasts a mahogany body that delivers a warm, resonant tone, perfect for a range of rock and metal genres. Its neck features a smooth rosewood fingerboard that enhances playability and comfort, allowing for effortless transitions across frets. The guitar comes equipped with a pair of original Super 70 humbucking pickups, known for their powerful output and clarity, making it a versatile choice for both rhythm and lead playing. With its unique asymmetrical body shape and classic styling, the Destroyer 2459 stands out visually as much as it does sonically.

Whether you're a collector seeking a piece of musical history or a player looking for a guitar with a bold statement, the Ibanez Destroyer 2459 “The Shark” offers a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern performance.

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Mahogany body for warm, resonant tones
Rosewood fingerboard for smooth playability
Original Super 70 humbucking pickups for powerful output and clarity
Unique asymmetrical body shape inspired by the Gibson Explorer
Vintage 1970s craftsmanship from Ibanez

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The Shark guitar is favored by some over the iconic Frankenstein for its unique tone and aesthetics, despite Frankenstein's legendary status in rock history.
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An owner described the black Wolfgang as the heaviest guitar they've ever worn, raising concerns about potential neck/back issues for regular players.
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The 1975 Ibanez Destroyer 2459 “The Shark” is chosen by some for its nostalgic connection to Eddie Van Halen and its distinctive design.
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Eddie Van Halen

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Eddie got this guitar most likely sometime in 1977, prior to the recording of the first album. Originally, the guitar had natural finish, but it appears that Eddie painted the whole guitar white at some point according to a couple of photos from around that time. Eddie speaks of the guitar as a “Korina” Ibanez, although it was most likely made of Sen – which is an asian wood very similar to ash, but finished in such way that it looked like Korina.

Eddie eventually went for the stripes, and rolled masking tape around the body painting the rest of it in red – a process he practiced previously on the Frankenstrat. He also removed a big chunk of wood from the body using a chainsaw, which made the guitar look like some sort of a crossover between a Flying V and an Explorer. The cut wasn’t clean, and the small chunks sort of resembled teeth – therefore the guitar’s nickname “The Shark”.

This modification ended up being a bad decision, and Eddie commented on how the guitar just didn’t sound the same anymore, since the body didn’t resonate as well as it did before – so he gradually stopped using the guitar.

Other mods included new electronics (supposedly Gibson PAF in the bridge), removal of the pickguard, and replacing the knobs with ones from a Les Paul.

Eddie used the Destroyer on the first album on “You Really Got Me”, and some other songs that didn’t require tremolo. It is unclear if he ever used the guitar in the future, but logical answer seems to be no.

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