USED Ibanez / BL-500 Candy Apple [11]

A BL-500 from Ibanez's Blazer series, manufactured in 1996.

This Japanese-made model features a traditional Stratocaster-based shape, combined with an ash body and a one-piece maple neck.

It features the crisp attack characteristic of a maple fingerboard and the rich resonance of an ash body. The pickup configuration follows an HSS layout—with single-coil pickups in the front and middle positions and a humbucker in the bridge position—allowing for a wide range of sound shaping via the 5-way selector switch. Its glamorous appearance, accented by gold hardware, is another appealing feature.

This guitar embodies the meticulous craftsmanship unique to Japanese-made Ibanez models and offers the versatility to excel across a wide range of musical genres.
Both pots have been replaced due to defects.
There is paint chipping near the 1st string tuning peg post. There is a crack at the neck joint.
There are dents accompanied by paint cracks in various places on the body. Numerous scuff marks are visible around the body end.
In addition, there are numerous scratches and dents, along with tarnished metal and other signs of wear, giving the guitar a slightly used appearance.
There are no noticeable issues with the neck, and it is in good playing condition.
Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches are present, but the instrument is suitable for normal use.

Serial Number: F615231
Year of Manufacture: 1996
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Case: Soft case
Accessories: Arm
Weight: 3.43 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement tested up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String height (low-string side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 42.2 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.4 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 22.5 mm
Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Strings at Setup: D'Addario EXL110 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, electronics repair, and fret leveling

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string height, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

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