Ibanez Iceman? Or just a wonderful antique guitar?

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Posted by Balladeer
18 years ago
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I came across this guitar from my grandfather- this guitar was purchased by him and was hardly ever used- just sat there most of the time. I found it recently while me and my mother will cleaning out the attic. It looks to be an Ibanez Iceman- the characteristics of it- but than there are a lot of differences- like the 0 fret which I know Ibanez doesn't have.

The guitar has floating string balancers (I think that is what they are called) and is very heavy.

What do you guys think?

I have a few more pictures- if you need to see something specific on it please let me know!
Category Music and Music Instruments
Medium Wood-
Distinguishing marks The floating string balancer has a serial number significant to Ibanez
Condition Good
Size and dimensions of this item Standard length of an electric guitar- bigger than most width wise
Date Period 1950-1960
Weight 9 pounds
History i found this guitar in the attic of a relative
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Price Paid (If known) Found in the attic
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