1986 Ibanez DT-500 Black – Signed & Owned/Stage Played by Karl Logan (Manowar)

DESCRIPTION

The story behind this guitar comes directly from the guitar’s previous owner. He took lessons from Karl Logan (Manowar) for about 5 years in Auburn NY. At the end of the lessons when Karl was moving out of New York state he gave the previous owner the opportunity to buy the first guitar he ever took on tour with Manowar which is this Ibanez DT-500. The story from Karl to the previous owner was that Joey Demaio (Bassist of Manowar) was in a motorcycle accident involving Karl which is how they met and how Karl ended up joining the band. Karl was very unprepared to tour as he had only played in local bands previously. Manowar doesn’t do unpaid sponsorship and Karl at the time wasn’t endorsed by any companies, so he took his old Ibanez DT-500 and had it modded and repainted to reflect the bands style. He took this guitar out on tour for about a year before replacing it with with an unmarked flying V and then later his signature “Impaler” V made by John Stillwell.

The headstock is signed by Karl himself. Included is a Manowar set list from Worchester, MA to which Karl wrote a letter on the back of it mentioning the music lessons and music career.

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SPECS

Year: 1986

Weight: 10.1 lbs

Case Details: Gibson Hardshell Case

Cosmetic Condition: Very good condition with tons of playwear and mojo throughout. Some wear through the finish on the lower point of the guitar. Bit of checking on the front as well.

Tech Notes: Absolutely stunning medium/low action with minimal relief in the neck. All hardware and electronics tested in house by our techs were found functioning to industry standard. Light fret wear noted during inspection on frets 1-5, this however does not impact setup or playability whatsoever.

Mods or Repairs: This Ibanez was originally Cherry Sunburst but was professionally refinished black including logos on the pickups and headstock at Karl’s request when he joined Manowar. Sperzel chrome locking tuners Installed by Karl’s guitar tech. Fretboard replaced and an extension to house the string tree/string lock for the Khaler Tremelo was installed. Khaler Tremelo routed and installed by Karls guitar tech. Original master volume pot has been removed and the guitar has been converted to a 1 Volume / 1 Tone circuit at Karl’s request. Original pickups replaced with a 1980s EMG 85 in the bridge and a 1980s Dimarzio Rick Derringer Stealth PAF Pro in the neck (see photos.) Pickup covers changed to black plastic. Heel joint was shaved down by Karl’s tech “to give the guitar a more neck through feel” at Karl’s request. Original serial number scratched into the back on the control cavity as well as written inside the cover. Original input jack has been replaced in house.

Neck Profile: Chunky C

Neck Thickness: 1st – .93″(15/16″) / 12th – .96″ (31/32″)

Fingerboard Radius: 18″

Nut Width: 1.68″

Scale Length: 25″

Electronics Layout: 1 Volume / 1 Tone / 3 Way Toggle Pickup Selector

String Gauge: 11-49

Tremolo Bar: No

Tools Included: Yes