1984 Ibanez DT 555 Destroyer Replica Build:
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chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Are these still made?
OP
chilipeppermaniac
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Cool, and I sure do like the results you and the builder have produced.
OP
At long last, Willows notified me Friday that the DT555 had been shipped!!!!!
OP
Original DT555's seem to be going up in value...
Even the economy version - the bolt-on neck, 25-1/2" scale DT-155's are going up in value...
Even the economy version - the bolt-on neck, 25-1/2" scale DT-155's are going up in value...
OP
But, the old Ibanez tremolos - before they came out with the Floyd Rose licensed 'Edge' series, were terrible tremolo units...
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Also for that one in Japan, I think the prices of everything is expensive there. Makes sense the price of a 555 is up there too.
OP
OP
Thought you might like to see the specifications from the build: - This is from the order instructions:
Ibanez Destroyer 3 Pickup (DT-555 Style) Black with Cream Binding - Original Production Blueprints Provided
All "Ibanez," "Crafted in Japan" and "Destroyer II" markings in Gold as the original. The custom Serial Number will be "A840003" in original style font
All Gold hardware - Foyd Rose Flush-Mount Bridge
Premium 3 piece abalone inlay as original - 4 piece at 12th fret as original
Original wiring configuration (Ibanez diagram attached) with .033 UF K40Y tone capacitor
Pickups - Wilkinson WHH-IV Cream/Cream are fine - I can also send you our own custom pickups if required - Please advise on your supply level
Pickup ring mounting screws should be black - screw heads must fit holes perfectly. Not too large or small.
All cavities will be coated with electronic shielding paint
Rosewood Fret Board - Best grade available regardless of cost offset between ebony and rosewood
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret - 21mm (0.826")
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret - 24.5mm (0.964)
Neck Width at Nut - 43mm
Neck Width at Last Fret - 57mm
Neck Radius - 305mm (12") single radius
Fretwire: Dunlop 6130 - 0.096" x 0.047" (2.4mm x 1.2mm) fret wire must be leveled by hand to a height of .028" to .032"
Scale Length 24.75"
Keys: Gotoh or Grover consistent with original Ibanez in appearance
Nut: Floyd Rose R3 for 12" radius
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chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Sweeeet!!!!!
OP
I had to make a decision on knobs. Original DT555's had a brass plated pot metal knob known as the Ibanez Sure Grip 1. When you can find them, they can fetch up to $100 for three of them. I considered the plastic Ibanez Sure Grip 2, but instead opted for an aftermarket, high quality brass knurled knob, similar to what Schechter is currently using....
chilipeppermaniac
Ambassador of Decibels
Good choice,
OP
83 blazer
Well-Known Member
From the picture Robert the knobs you used look similar to these 35 year old knobs from my Ibanez Blazer
OP
YES!!!!!!! That's the idea - keep it as Ibanezy as possible, but not pay $300 for a set of Sure Grip 1's...
Thanks for posting!!!!!