Colour: Transparent Red
Body: Mahogany
Neck: 3-pc Mahogany/Maple (set)
Neck Profile: FRM100
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Frets: Medium
Inlay: Pearl Dot
Pickups: Dimarzio Injector/Area 67/Injector
Bridge: Tight-Tune
HW Colour: CH
Country of Origin: China
Do you reckon there's any chance this will have the pukka model's beefy neck, or will they opt for the lowest-common-denominator standard Ibanez matchstick neck? My money's on the latter..... :(
Hello,
I've been too busy touring to ask about the release date of the new Fireman, but I do know some details about the guitar itself (because I've been playing a factory sample as my main guitar every night.)
The scale length remains 24.75" (like all my other Fireman guitars.) The neck joint is a set neck, and is pretty much identical to the previous high-priced model. The pickups are DiMarzio Injectors on the bridge and neck, and a DiMarzio Area 67 in the middle. The frets are the tall skinny ones that I love for bending and vibrato. The bridge and tailpiece are a new design from Ibanez that lock down tight for sustain and intonation consistency (make sure to have 2 different sized allen wrenches on hand to unlock and adjust the bridge.) The body is mahogany. The neck is too, and there is a reinforcement strip of another wood in the center (like my other Fireman guitars.) The neck size and shape are a little smaller (per my request) than the original korina fireman, but still big enough to have lots of sustain and resonance. And of course, it's a Fireman! The body shape has a feel to it that is very unique and functional in surprising ways. The long upper cutaway allows for great balance. It also rests on your body, close to your heart. Since my ears don't hear as well as they used to, it has become really important to me how a guitar feels and resonates. The Fireman's upper cutaway rests against me and the notes literally go straight to my heart. I wasn't thinking about this when I flipped an Iceman upside down, but it is a happy accident that I really like. The guitar is made in China, which brings the price down quite low. And after trying and touring with several factory samples, I'm convinced that the quality is top-notch.
I don't know anything about the "limited" sales of it one way or the other. I put all my energy into making sure the specs on the guitar were perfect. But I have a feeling that if I keep playing it, they'll keep selling it.
And it's red!
Thank you,
Paul
Do you reckon there's any chance this will have the pukka model's beefy neck, or will they opt for the lowest-common-denominator standard Ibanez matchstick neck? My money's on the latter..... :(
Paul says: "The neck size and shape are a little smaller (per my request) than the original korina fireman, but still big enough to have lots of sustain and resonance."
so yeah, sounds like a chunky neck!
Do you reckon there's any chance this will have the pukka model's beefy neck, or will they opt for the lowest-common-denominator standard Ibanez matchstick neck? My money's on the latter..... :(
Paul says: "The neck size and shape are a little smaller (per my request) than the original korina fireman, but still big enough to have lots of sustain and resonance."
so yeah, sounds like a chunky neck!
Depending on what he means by "a little", I could be very interested in this. Phil buys an Ibanez at last? :o
theres a youtube video somewhere where paul shows this off. the original is like a tree trunk (bigger than a 50s les paul), and the affordable one is like a 50s les paul
Gosh, I want one. Not my usual kind of thing exactly, but it really appeals.....
thirdly, i can tolerate the red, but i'm sure i'd prefer a different lighter colour, white or whatever
firstly, put that area 67 in the neck position, and a dummy pickup in the middle, with a three way switchFirstly : lose the Area 67. I installed a set in a Strat. Rotten pickups!
secondly, move the volume knob in to a position better for violining
thirdly, i can tolerate the red, but i'm sure i'd prefer a different lighter colour, white or whatever
Missed this first time round.
And I have to say, much to my shock and amazement, I quite like the look of it! :lol:
Forgive my ignorance (can't follow the links) - I'm assuming this guitar has some sort of Kiss reference? Is the "Paul", quoted above, Mr Stanley?
Forgive my ignorance (can't follow the links) - I'm assuming this guitar has some sort of Kiss reference? Is the "Paul", quoted above, Mr Stanley?
Spanish online store saying it will be available from 1st October for 899 euro
Thanks guys (although I've just noticed his name's in the URL that gwem put in his first post :roll:)
on backorder
Expected date of delivery: 15.02.2012
Quoteon backorder
Expected date of delivery: 15.02.2012
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Quoteon backorder
Expected date of delivery: 15.02.2012
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+1
Although it gives me time to raise the cash.
(Where was that backorder, by the way? The Spanish place?)
I'm glad you're keeping a look out, keep me posted!! :)
No doubt there'll come a point when they suddenly appear at UK dealers, albeit for a short time....
Like Philly, I have doubts about preordering. I'd have no problem buying this sight unseen over the net (more fool me I guess), but I'd want it to be at least in stock.
Mine will be going straight down to Feline for a custom pickguard to be made.
:lol:
do you see how my posts have gone from - not that impressed, probably won't get one... to having a set of mods already planned and searching the net every other day to see if its out yet!
Pretty silly reason for a recall.
I don't like the fact they're talking about advance-ordering these things. I'd be happier paying for something which actually exists.....
The neck joint looks a bit weird in those pics - it's like a bolt-on which has been glued. Why not just smooth it away so there's no "step", like an old V (or a Feline)?
It's a bolt on neck design that has been glued in!
Ibanez have done it for a while as did Washburn on the Paul Stanley models
It works pretty well and means that much less time is needed on the production line
Maybe, but surely it wouldn't be any less comfortable if they glued it in and then made a "seamless" joint? They're already 90% of the way there.
(http://i555.photobucket.com/albums/jj445/nezcar/Image0314.jpg)
OK, fair point! :wink:
Ignore Philly.
He's just pissed off that it can't be easily removed for safe storage under the bed.
Plus he's desperately trying to find reasons not to buy a completed guitar... :)
But with all the ebay listing fees you could have bought a few more. PDT_028
More info from Paul himself - a discussion of neck thickness just for Philly!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFE2YKMjs2U&feature=related
..I watched it fascinated as Paul Gilbert is a) a superb player and b) such a nice guy!
There was a video in this month's Guitarist mag, is that the one Dave's put a YouTube link to? If so, I watched it fascinated as Paul Gilbert is a) a superb player and b) such a nice guy!
Alright, I just called Thomann.
They have a few coming at the end of January - almost all of this shipment is already allocated. They advise pre-ordering now via their website since they don't know when they can get another shipment.
Alright, I just called Thomann.
They have a few coming at the end of January - almost all of this shipment is already allocated. They advise pre-ordering now via their website since they don't know when they can get another shipment.
Blimey, it's hard work getting one of these isn't it? :?
But thanks for the info! Now.... what to do....?
now come on philly, i think i need to demand a new years resolution from you here, i want to see that hardtail strat relic at some point!! ;)
In fact, I'm going to leave it.
The price is right, and its a cool guitar and all, but something about that red finish... and you know what - I have some really nice strats, plus my Yamaha SGV (modded with a Paul Gilbert injector).
In fact, I'm going to leave it.
The price is right, and its a cool guitar and all, but something about that red finish... and you know what - I have some really nice strats, plus my Yamaha SGV (modded with a Paul Gilbert injector).
errr....
guess i'll let you know how mine is when it comes then Philly :roll:
More info from Paul himself - a discussion of neck thickness just for Philly!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFE2YKMjs2U&feature=related
That was good! :D I like listening to Paul Gilbert, he's intelligent and (this'll sound weird but....) he has a good speaking voice.
I am very sorry to advise you that we have been informed by our supplier that the Ibanez FRM100-TR will not be delivered to us until the beginning of March 2012.
We understand that you may not want to wait this long so should you wish to change your order for an alternative item or would like advice on an alternative from one of our experts, please let us know and we will be happy to arrange it.
Should be worth the wait as it seems great and there really is nothing like it.Yes, I think I will wait it out until March
Thomann writes:QuoteI am very sorry to advise you that we have been informed by our supplier that the Ibanez FRM100-TR will not be delivered to us until the beginning of March 2012.
We understand that you may not want to wait this long so should you wish to change your order for an alternative item or would like advice on an alternative from one of our experts, please let us know and we will be happy to arrange it.
They have not charged me so far.
I love the idea of thisguitar and a little gas flame has come on in my heart for one
It's a grower isn't it!
It's a grower isn't it!
kind of like my hard on
some comments on the neck shape vs the 'pukka' version from someone who isn't Paul Gilbert:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBT-VcCYmKc
some comments on the neck shape vs the 'pukka' version from someone who isn't Paul Gilbert:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBT-VcCYmKc
Blimey, 2 to 4mm is a lot thinner, if he's got that right! Chiz.
Good clip though, thanks. I do really like that red shell scratchplate and I'm digging the pickups.
Keeps moving, doesn't it?
sort of lost the thrill for it.
just called Thomann up and cancelled the order, was due to arrive next week.
sort of lost the thrill for it.
just called Thomann up and cancelled the order, was due to arrive next week.
Aaargh! Now I'll never find out if it's any good!
You weren't tempted to wait that one more week?
I just remembered, I saw one of the original korina models at GuitarGuitar in Epsom (how could I forget? :o )
Didn't ask to try it though, far too scarily expensive.
I just remembered, I saw one of the original korina models at GuitarGuitar in Epsom (how could I forget? :o )
Didn't ask to try it though, far too scarily expensive.
For the price of the one hanging in Guitar guitar - I will make you one , and a matching Iceman to go with it
I tried an FRM100 in GuitarGuitar Edinburgh, and was disappointed.
I have two Jap PGM's (301 and 500), and thought it lacked the quality of these guitars.
I didn't even rate it compared to my Indonesian Iceman (loaded with Cold Sweats ;)
I wanted to love it, but just couldn't.
Some kind of white (vintage white?) would have been better though.
Some kind of white (vintage white?) would have been better though.
Korina would have been perfect.
But I assume that would've blown the production costs budget?
I respect your wide knowledge of guitars Philly, but even you are sadly mistaken. Its quite well known that almost any guitar shape looks the best in some shade of white :-P