I did slightly different DIY today. Not your typical audio, but then again... Have a look.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hug1x4gc6ir3231/xndQiwFSH_
Object in the photos is what hens teeth look like.
Ibanez Les Paul "Pre Law-Suit" model (early-mid 70s). Gibson sued their a$$ for blatantly copying both the headstock shape and the Gibson "Diamond" inlay, and of course won the case.
That court case turned the page in history and ended the prolific Japanese copying of Gibsons (mostly) and Fenders. Allegedly, in the period from late 60s to mid 70s there were some 200 known versions (specific manufacturers - catalogued, recognisable) of Gibsons (Les Paul, SG) copies made by Jap manufacturers.
After Gibson won the case, this "industry" died instantly. But, in the meantime, Japanese learned how to make great electric instruments and almost instantly flooded the market with their own models. Ibanez led the way. They were ready for the law suit well in advance, so the moment the ruling was made, they had the whole elaborate series of "Artist" models on the market, practically the next day.
Quality - materials used, fit and finish was so good that guitar players started signing up and most of those that signed up in the 70s are still Ibanez Signature Artists.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hug1x4gc6ir3231/xndQiwFSH_
Object in the photos is what hens teeth look like.
Ibanez Les Paul "Pre Law-Suit" model (early-mid 70s). Gibson sued their a$$ for blatantly copying both the headstock shape and the Gibson "Diamond" inlay, and of course won the case.
That court case turned the page in history and ended the prolific Japanese copying of Gibsons (mostly) and Fenders. Allegedly, in the period from late 60s to mid 70s there were some 200 known versions (specific manufacturers - catalogued, recognisable) of Gibsons (Les Paul, SG) copies made by Jap manufacturers.
After Gibson won the case, this "industry" died instantly. But, in the meantime, Japanese learned how to make great electric instruments and almost instantly flooded the market with their own models. Ibanez led the way. They were ready for the law suit well in advance, so the moment the ruling was made, they had the whole elaborate series of "Artist" models on the market, practically the next day.
Quality - materials used, fit and finish was so good that guitar players started signing up and most of those that signed up in the 70s are still Ibanez Signature Artists.
