{"product_id":"1985-ibanez-destroyer-ii-dt555-made-in-japan-mij","title":"1985 Ibanez Destroyer II DT555 made in Japan MIJ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIbanez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eDT555 Destroyer II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003every good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eA rare 1985 Ibanez Destroyer II DT555, the flagship of the Destroyer line. This high end model was only made for a few years, most recognizable as the guitar played prominently by Def Leppard's Phil Collen during the Pyromania era. Features set neck construction, bound ebony fretboard with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003edistinctive mother-of-pearl and abalone \"split block\" position markers, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003egold hardware, solid brass \"Sure Grip\" control knobs, and Smooth Tuner II machine heads, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e 1985 models are equipped with the double-locking \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePro Rock'r tremolo\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e paired with a locking nut. This is in all original condition with the exception of a re-wound bridge pickup (rewound by Thomas Brantley). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eStarting with the body, There is some light cosmetic wear including surface marks, scratches, dings, and minor finish chips. There has been some edge\/corner finish touch-ups and some over-spray. Shows some buckle rash on rear as well.  Overall shows no major damage and is in great shape. Neck is in excellent shape with no notable damage or blemishes. Headstock shows some light surface marks, but is otherwise very clean. Fretboard and inlays remain very clean with no notable wear or damage. Frets have been professionally leveled, crowned, and polished by our luthier and feel almost brand new! Hardware shows some very light aging\/wear, but is all in excellent working order. Electronics have been thoroughly inpsected and cleaned and are all working perfectly. Original humbuckers remain in great shape, with the bridge pickup having been professionally rewound by Thomas Brantley. This Destroyer II is top notch in looks and quality, and is in great shape, plays incredibly well, and is just plain badass!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eShips with it's original form fitting, faux leather gigbag and includes original docs. Has been fully inspected and set up by our luthier and ready for a new home. Includes hard case. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"long-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tab-content-row d-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-item col-md-4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"highlight-item col-md-4\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e ***ATTN INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS - please contact us for a quote for shipping.***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9lbs 4oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e C Shape Neck, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e1st .815\" Fret 12 Fret .912\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFretboard Radius:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1 11\/16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neck 15k, Middle 15k, Bridge 15.8k\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQghEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThe guitar features a three humbucker configuration utilizing high-output \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eIbanez V2 pickups\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rather than a standard five-way switch, Ibanez engineered a unique blending circuit to maximize tonal variations:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgiEAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgiEAI\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e3-Way Toggle Switch:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Selects only between the outside pickups (Neck \/ Both \/ Bridge).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgiEAM\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKnob 1 (Master Volume):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Controls the overall volume of the neck and bridge pickups.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgiEAQ\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKnob 2 (Center Blend Volume):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows the player to independently blend the middle humbucker into any combination selected by the 3-way toggle.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAQgiEAU\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-epip=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKnob 3 (Master Tone):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e A single master tone control governing all three pickups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it was only manufactured for a brief three-year window, the DT555 remains a highly sought-after piece of 1980s hair-metal history. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMany surviving DT555s have been heavily modified over the years—such as routing for Kahler or Floyd Rose tremolos and changing the pickups—so un-altered, 100% factory-original examples have become tough to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ibanez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50638977400930,"sku":"D850214-AH","price":3599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/files\/IbanezDT555.jpg?v=1791956966","url":"https:\/\/coastsonic.com\/products\/1985-ibanez-destroyer-ii-dt555-made-in-japan-mij","provider":"Coast Sonic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}