The tables below reflect an index of the models presented in the 1978 catalogs.
Catalogs[]
Electrics catalogs[]
Electric guitar catalog[]
Printed February 1978
Electric guitar & bass poster[]
Artist Series guitar catalog[]
Printed November 1977
Artist Series brochure[]
Printed November 1977
Performer, Musician & Iceman guitar brochure[]
Printed November 1977
George Benson & Concert series guitar brochure[]
Printed December 1977
Studio series brochure[]
Printed June 1978
Electric guitar dealer sheets[]
Acoustics catalogs[]
Acoustics catalog (German)[]
Printed March 1978
TAMA/ Ibanez acoustic guitars catalog[]
Printed March 1978
Cimar/ Ibanez classical guitars catalog[]
Printed January 1978
Other catalogs[]
Electronics catalog[]
Printed December 1977 or January 1978
AD-150 Analog Delay dealer sheet[]
Printed April 1978
AD-230/AD-220 Analog Delay/ Flanger brochure[]
Printed November 1977
AD-230/AD-220 Analog Delay/ Flanger brochure (German)[]
Printed November 1977
Price lists[]
USA price list (from Chesbro)[]
Prices effective August 1, 1978
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USA price list for electrics[]
Prices effective August 1, 1978
USA price list for acoustics[]
Prices effective August 1, 1978
Magazine advertisement[]
Japanese ads[]
| TAMA ad from February 1978 Young Guitar magazine | 
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Catalog indices[]
Electrics indices[]
Solid body guitars[]
Artist series solid bodies[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Electric Guitar catalog |
Electric Guitar/ Bass poster |
Artist Series catalog |
Artist Series brochure |
Dealer sheets |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Electrics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist series | |||||||||
| 2617 | AV / BS / NT | p. 7 | Front | p. 4 | inside | Artist | BS/ NT: US$625 | NT: US$590 | |
| 2618 | AV / BK / CW | p. 6 | Front | p. 4 | inside | Artist | US$625 | US$590 | |
| 2618AV/L | AV | lefty | — | — | — | — | — | US$675 | — |
| 2618/12 | AV / BK / CW | 12-string | p. 6 | Front | p. 5 | inside | Artist | US$685 | US$720 |
| 2619 | AV / BK / CS / CW | carved maple top; pearl inlay | p. 6 | Front | p. 5 | inside | Artist | US$695 | US$645 |
| 2622 Artist EQ |
AV / BK / CW | p. 5 | Front | p. 7 | back cover | Artist | US$895 | US$890 | |
| 2640 | AV / CW | 6-/ 12-string double neck | p. 5 | Front | p. 3 | front cover overlay | Artist | US$1,295 | US$1,290 |
| 2676 | CH | — | — | — | — | — | US$1,195 | — | |
Signature solid body guitars[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Electric Guitar catalog |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Electrics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Autograph (Signature) models | |||||
| 2670 Artwood Twin |
NT / TS | pp. 34–35 | US$1,900 | US$1,840 | |
| 2671 | AV / BS / NT | Randy Scruggs; vine inlay | — | US$795 | — |
| 2671S | AV / BS / CW / NT | Randy Scruggs; artist inlay | — | US$675 | — |
| 2674 | — | disc. | — | ||
| 2675 | — | disc. | — | ||
| 2680 | AV / BS / NT | Bob Weir (Std.) | pp. 32–33 | US$595 | US$535 |
| 2681 | AV / BS / NT | Bob Weir (Pro) | pp. 32–33 | US$795 | US$785 |
| PS10 | BK | Paul Stanley | pp. 30–31 | US$875 | US$795 |
Artist Custom series[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Artist Series brochure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Custom series | |||
| 2700 | DS | back cover overlay | |
| 2710 | DS | inside | |
Concert series[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Electric Guitar catalog |
Electric Guitar/ Bass poster |
George Benson/ Concert Series brochure |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Electrics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concert series | |||||||
| CN100 | AV / BK / BS / CW / WN | p. 15 | Back | p. 3 | BK: US$435 BS/ WN: 450 CW: 460 AV: 490 |
BK: US$430 AV: 470 Others: 450 | |
| CN200 | AV / BK / CS / CW / MO / WH | p. 14 | Back | p. 3 | BK: US$460 CS/ MO: 485 CW: 495 WH: 500 AV: 505 |
BK: US$455 AV: 505 WH: 515 Others: 480 | |
| CN250 | AV / BK / CS / CW / MO | p. 13 | Back | p. 3 | BK: US$515 CS/ MO: 540 CW: 545 AV: 560 |
BK: US$515 AV: 565 Others: 535 | |
Roadster series[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Electric Guitar/ Bass poster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadster series | ||||
| RS100 | BK / BS | Back | ||
| RS300 | NT / VL | Back | ||
Iceman series[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Electric Guitar catalog |
Electric Guitar/ Bass poster |
Performer/ Musician/ Iceman brochure |
Dealer sheets |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Electrics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceman series | ||||||||
| IC100 | BK / |
p. 24 | Back | p. 3 | Iceman | BK: US$495 BS: disc. WH: 525 |
BK: US$480 WH: 505 | |
| IC200 | BS | set neck | p. 24 | Back | p. 3 | Iceman | US$545 | US$535 |
| IC210 | BS | set neck; triple-coil pickup | p. 23 | — | p. 3 | Iceman | US$550 | US$535 |
| IC250 | BS | set neck; maple top | — | — | — | — | US$595 | — |
| IC300 | KR | set neck; ash body | p. 23 | Back | p. 3 | Iceman | US$630 | US$625 |
| IC400 | AV / MO | p. 23 | Back | — | Iceman | MO: US$650 AV: 695 |
MO: US$645 AV: 670 | |
Musician series[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Electric Guitar catalog |
Electric Guitar/ Bass poster |
Performer/ Musician/ Iceman brochure |
Dealer sheets |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Electrics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musician series | ||||||||
| MC100 | DS | p. 11 | Front | p. 3 | Musician | US$490 | US$480 | |
| MC200 | DS / NT | p. 11 | Front | p. 3 | Musician | US$545 | US$535 | |
| MC300 | DS / NT | p. 10 | Front | p. 3 | Musician | US$595 | US$590 | |
| MC400 | DS / NT | p. 9 | Front | — | Musician | US$795 | US$785 | |
| MC500 | DS / NT | p. 9 | Front | — | Musician | US$975 | US$970 | |
Performer series[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Electric Guitar catalog |
Electric Guitar/ Bass poster |
Performer/ Musician/ Iceman brochure |
Dealer sheets |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Electrics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performer series | ||||||||
| PF100 | AV / BK / BS / CW / WN | p. 21 | Back | p. 2 | Performer | BK: US$395 BS/ WN: 405 CW: 420 AV: 440 |
BK/ CW: US$395 Others: 405 | |
| PF200 | AM / AV / BK / CS / CW / MO / NT / WH / ZB | p. 20 | Back | p. 2 | Performer | BK: US$410 CS: 430 MO: 435 CW: 440 AM/ AV/ NT/ WH: 455 ZB: 465 |
BK: US$405 CS/ CW/ MO: 430 Others: 455 | |
| PF200L | BK / CS / MO | Lefty | — | — | — | — | BK: US$455 MO: 470 CS: 475 |
BK: US$435 CS: 465 |
| PF230 | AM / AV / BK / MO | p. 19 | — | p. 2 | Performer | BK: US$485 MO: 495 AM/ AV: 525 |
AV: US$500 Others: 475 | |
| PF300 | AM / AV / BK / CS / CW / MO / NT / WH / ZB | set neck; tri-sound; gold hardware | p. 18 | Back | p. 2 | Performer | BK: US$535 CS: 555 MO: 560 CW: 565 NT: 575 AM/ AV/ WH: 580 ZB: 590 |
BK: US$520 CS/ CW: 535 Others: 565 |
| PF400 | AM / AV / MO | set neck; carved top; tri-sound | p. 17 | Back | p. 2 | Performer | MO: US$675 AM/ AV: 695 |
MO: US$645 AV: 670 |
Studio series[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Electric Guitar/ Bass poster |
Studio Series brochure |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Electrics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio series | ||||||
| ST50 | BS | Front | — | — | — | |
| ST100 | AM / BS | Front | pp. 2–3 | BS: US$550 AM: 575 |
BS: US$535 | |
| ST200 | AM / BS / NT | Front | pp. 2–3 | AM/ NT: US$675 | BS: US$645 | |
| ST300 | BS / NT | Front | pp. 2–3 | BS: US$750 NT: 775 |
NT: US$750 | |
| ST1200 | BS | 6/12 string double neck, bolt-on necks | Front | — | N/A | — |
Hollow & semi-hollow body guitars[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Electric Guitar catalog |
Electric Guitar/ Bass poster |
Artist Series catalog |
Artist Series brochure |
George Benson/ Concert Series brochure |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Electrics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist series | |||||||||
| 2616 / 2616CS | CS / NT | Jazz artist; maple; pearl inlay | — | — | — | — | — | NT: US$580 CS: 590 |
— |
| 2629 | AV | Gibson ES-335 Dot inspired | p. 7 | Front | p. 6 | inside | — | US$625 | US$585 |
| 2630 | AV | Gibson ES-335 inspired | p. 7 | Front | p. 6 | inside | — | US$650 | US$620 |
| 2635 | AV | Gibson ES-175 inspired | — | — | — | — | — | US$685 | US$645 |
| Full Acoustic (FA) series | |||||||||
| FA100 | BS / NT | p. 26 | Front | — | — | p. 2 | BS: US$525 NT: 575 |
BS: US$515 NT: 565 | |
| FA300 | BS / NT | p. 26 | Front | — | — | p. 2 | BS: US$795 NT: 845 |
US$785 | |
| FA500 | BS / NT | p. 26 | — | — | — | — | BS: US$825 NT: 850 |
US$810 | |
| FA510 | BS / NT | p. 26 | — | — | — | — | BS: US$795 NT: 825 |
US$750 | |
| FA700 | BS / NT | p. 26 | — | — | — | p. 2 | BS: US$950 NT: 975 |
US$860 | |
| FA400/ FA800 | BS / NT | p. 25 | Front | — | — | p. 2 | BS:US$925 NT: 950 |
US$840 | |
| Semi Acoustic (SA) series | |||||||||
| SA100 | BS / CH | set neck | p. 27 | — | — | — | p. 2 | US$595 | US$590 |
| SA400 | BS / CH / WN | Stereo | p. 27 | Back | — | — | p. 2 | CH/ WN: US$685 | CH: US$680 |
| Artist Autograph (Signature) models | |||||||||
| GB10 | AV (BS?) / NT | George Benson | pp. 28–29 | — | — | — | p. 2 | US$1,045 | US$995 |
| GB20 | AV (BS?) / NT | George Benson | pp. 28–29 | — | — | — | p. 2 | US$1,200 | US$1,295 |
Electric basses[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Electric Guitar/ Bass poster |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Electrics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musician Bass series | |||||
| MC800 | DS | Back | N/A | — | |
| MC900 | DS | Back | N/A | — | |
| Roadster Bass series | |||||
| RS800 | BS | Back | — | — | |
| RS900 | NT | Back | — | — | |
| Artist Bass series | |||||
| 2409B | BK | Black Eagle | — | US$515 | — |
| 2609B | Black Eagle | — | — | US$480 | |
| 2626B | Artist II; ash body; 2 special pickups | — | US$695 | US$645 | |
Acoustics indices[]
Acoustic guitars indices[]
Ibanez branded acoustics[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Acoustic Guitars (German) w/ prices (in DM) |
Tama/ Ibanez Acoustic guitars |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Acoustics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copies | ||||||
| 637/6/ 637 | AV / NT | Mahogany | AV: DM445 NT: 345 |
— | — | — |
| 637/12 | NT | Mahogany; 12-string | DM390 | — | — | — |
| 638/6/ 638 | NT | Rosewood | DM415 | — | — | — |
| 638/12 | NT | Rosewood; 12-string | DM455 | — | — | — |
| 647/6/ 647 | NT | DM495 | — | — | — | |
| 647/12 | NT | 12-string | DM498 | — | — | — |
| 652/6/ 652 | NT | DM691 | — | — | — | |
| 699/6/ 699 | NT | Maple fretboard | DM586 | — | — | — |
| 699/12 | NT | 12-string; maple fretboard | DM598 | — | — | — |
| 670/6/ 670 | NT | Maple fretboard | DM646 | — | — | — |
| 670/12 | NT | 12-string; maple fretboard | DM676 | — | — | — |
| 684/6/ 684 | BK / CS /CW | Split block inlays | CS: DM498 BK: 519 CW: 565 |
— | — | — |
| 684/12 | BK / CS | 12-string; split block inlays | BK: DM538 CS: 528 |
— | — | — |
| 684L/12 | CS | 12-string; split block inlays; lefty | DM580 | — | — | — |
| 684/6E/ 684E | CS | Split block inlays; electric | DM598 | — | — | — |
| 684/12E | CS | 12-string; split block inlays; electric | DM633 | — | — | — |
| 691/6/ 691 | NT | DM455 | — | — | — | |
| 691/12 | NT | 12-string | DM530 | — | — | — |
| 693/6/ 693 | CW / NT | Split block inlays; dove | NT: DM564 CW: 584 |
— | — | — |
| 693/12 | CW / NT | 12-string; split block inlays; dove | NT: DM597 CW: 640 |
— | — | — |
| 696/6/ 696 | NT | DM560 | — | — | — | |
| 696L/6/ 696L | NT | Lefty | DM620 | — | — | — |
| 697/6/ 697/ 640/6/ 640 | NT | DM555 | — | — | — | |
| 801/6 | NT | DM775 | — | — | — | |
| 698/6/ 698 | BK / CS | BK: DM625 CS: 598 |
— | — | — | |
| 698/12 | BK / CS | BK: DM616 CS: 625 |
— | — | — | |
| 698M/6/ 698M | NT | Maple body | DM698 | — | — | — |
| 698M/12 | NT | Maple body | DM728 | — | — | — |
| 750/6/ 750 | NT | DM696 | — | — | — | |
| 750/12 | NT | DM752 | — | — | — | |
| 752/6/ 752 | BK | DM560 | — | — | — | |
| 752/12 | BK | DM577 | — | — | — | |
| 762J/6/ 762J | NT | Block inlays | DM838 | — | — | — |
| 950/6/ 950/ 637/6/ 637BS | BS | DM385 | — | — | — | |
| 952/6/ 952 | NT | DM429 | — | — | — | |
| 2846/6/ 2846 | NT | DM525 | — | — | — | |
| Artist series | ||||||
| 2600/6/ 2600 | NT | Jumbo; cutaway | DM788 | — | — | — |
| 2601/6/ 2601 | NT | Dreadnought; star block inlays | DM571 | — | — | — |
| 2602/12/ 2602 | NT | 12-string; dreadnought; star block inlays | DM595 | — | — | — |
| 2603/6/ 2603 | NT | Dreadnought; star block inlays | DM696 | — | — | — |
| 2604/6/ 2604 | NT | Maple back/ sides; dreadnought; star block inlays | DM747 | — | — | — |
| 2605/6/ 2605 | CS | Dreadnought; star block inlays | DM767 | — | — | — |
| 2608/6/ 2608 | NT | Dreadnought; split block inlays | DM702 | — | — | — |
| 2609/6/ 2609 | NT | Dreadnought; split block inlays | DM847 | — | — | — |
| Arched Back Dreadnoughts | ||||||
| A300/ A300BS | BS / NT | Dreadnought; mahogany back | — | p. 13 | NT: US$260 BS: 275 |
NT: US$270 BS: 280 |
| A340 | NT | Dreadnought; maple back | — | p. 13 | US$285 | US$290 |
| Floral Deluxe Series | ||||||
| F200/ F200CS | CS | Grand Concert | — | p. 16 | US$275 | US$240 |
| F300/ F300CS/ F300CW/ F300BK | BK / CS / CW / NT | Dreadnought | — | p. 16 | CS/ NT: US$295 BK: 305 CW: 310 |
CS: US$270 CW: 285 BK: 290 NT: 300 |
| F302/ F302CS/ F302BK | BK / CS / NT | Dreadnought; 12-string | — | p. 16 | CS/ NT: US$320 BK: 330 |
CS: US$300 BK/ NT: 330 |
| F360 or F360BK | BK | Dreadnought | — | p. 16 | US$330 | US$300 |
| Jumbo Series | ||||||
| J500/ J500BS | BS | Jumbo; mahogany back | — | p. 18 | US$350 | US$330 |
| J502/ J502BS | BS | Jumbo; 12-string; mahogany back | — | p. 18 | US$375 | US$360 |
| J540/ J540AV | AV / NT | Jumbo; curly maple back | — | p. 18 | NT: US$395 AV: 445 |
NT: US$380 AV: 400 |
| J542 | NT | Jumbo; 12-string; maple back | — | p. 18 | US$425 | US$400 |
| J560/ J560BK | BK | Jumbo; mahogany back | — | p. 18 | US$375 | US$350 |
| Maple Dreadnoughts | ||||||
| M340/ M340BS/ M340AV/ M340AM | AM / AV / BS / NT | Dreadnought; flamed maple back | — | pp. 14–15 | NT: US$320 BS: 335 AM: 350 AV: 360 |
NT: US$300 BS: 320 AV/ AM: 330 |
| M342/ M342AV/ M342AM | AM / AV / NT | Dreadnought; 12-string; flamed maple back | — | pp. 14–15 | NT: US$350 AM: 375 AV: 385 |
NT: US$330 AM/ AV: 360 |
| M370 | NT | Dreadnought; flamed maple back | — | pp. 14–15 | US$365 | US$370 |
| M372 | NT | Dreadnought; 12-string; flamed maple back | — | pp. 14–15 | US$385 | US$345 |
| Scalloped Brace Dreadnoughts | ||||||
| S300/ S300SV | NT / SV | Dreadnought; mahogany back | — | p. 9 | NT: US$230 SV: 260 |
NT: US$255 SV: 280 |
| S320/ S320NT | NT | Dreadnought; rosewood back | — | p. 9 | US$275 | US$295 |
| Old Timer Series | ||||||
| T200 | NT | Grand Concert | — | p. 17 | US$195 | US$205 |
| T300 | NT | Dreadnought; mahogany back | — | p. 17 | US$220 | US$230 |
| T302 | NT | Dreadnought; 12-string; mahogany back | — | p. 17 | US$240 | US$250 |
| T320 | NT | Dreadnought; rosewood back | — | p. 17 | US$270 | US$280 |
| T322 | NT | Dreadnought; 12-string; rosewood back | — | p. 17 | US$290 | US$305 |
| Vintage series | ||||||
| V100 | NT | Concert | — | pp. 10–11 | US$195 | US$198 |
| V200 | NT | Grand Concert; mahogany back | — | pp. 10–11 | US$195 | US$198 |
| V220 | NT | Grand Concert; rosewood back | — | pp. 10–11 | US$225 | US$240 |
| V300/ V300BS/ V300SV | BS / NT / SV | Dreadnought; mahogany back | — | pp. 10–11 | NT: US$210 BS: 220 SV: 240 |
NT/ BS: US$220 SV: 250 |
| V300S/ V300/S | NT | Dreadnought; solid top; mahogany back | — | pp. 10–11 | US$295 | US$330 |
| V302 / V302BS | BS / NT | Dreadnought; 12-string; mahogany back | — | pp. 10–11 | NT: US$235 BS: 245 |
NT: US$245 BS: 250 |
| V320 | NT | Dreadnought; rosewood back | — | pp. 10–11 | US$245 | US$275 |
| V320S/ V320/S | NT | Dreadnought; solid top; rosewood back | — | pp. 10–11 | US$345 | US$370 |
| V322 | NT | Dreadnought; 12-string; rosewood back | — | pp. 10–11 | US$270 | US$295 |
| Vintage Deluxe series | ||||||
| V360 | NT | Dreadnought; solid top; rosewood back | — | p. 12 | US$265 | US$295 |
| V380 | NT | Dreadnought; solid top; rosewood back | — | p. 12 | US$315 | US$350 |
| V390 | NT | Dreadnought; solid top; rosewood back | — | p. 12 | US$325 | US$350 |
Tama branded acoustics[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Tama/ Ibanez Acoustic guitars |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Acoustics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG series | |||||
| TG80/ TG-80/ TG-80AV | AV / NT | Dreadnought | pp. 2–3 | NT: US$495 AV: 525 |
US$449 |
| TG-80S/ TG-80S/AV | AV / NT | Dreadnought; scalloped braces | — | NT: US$500 AV: 525 |
— |
| TG120/ TG-120 | NT | Dreadnought | pp. 2–3 | US$625 | US$610 |
| TG-120S/ TG-120S/AV | AV / NT | Dreadnought; scalloped braces | — | NT: US$630 AV: 655 |
— |
| TG135 / TG-135 | NT | Dreadnought | pp. 2–3 | US$685 | US$650 |
| TG160/ TG-160 | NT | Dreadnought | pp. 2–3 | US$895 | US$865 |
| TG80/12/ TG-80/12 | NT | Dreadnought; 12-string | pp. 2–3 | US$575 | US$520 |
| TG120/12/ TG-120/12 | NT | Dreadnought; 12-string | pp. 2–3 | US$685 | US$655 |
| TW series | |||||
| TW07/ TW-07 | NT | Dreadnought; mahogany back | pp. 4-5 | US$465 | US$445 |
| TW-071 | NT | Dreadnought; mahogany back | — | disc. | — |
| TW09/ TW-09 | NT | Dreadnought; rosewood back | pp. 4-5 | US$550 | US$525 |
| TW010/ TW-010 | NT | Dreadnought; 3-pc. rosewood back | pp. 4-5 | US$610 | US$580 |
Classical guitars[]
Ibanez branded classical guitars[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Tama/ Ibanez Acoustic guitars |
Cimar/ Ibanez Classical guitars |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Acoustics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage models | ||||||
| 2801 | NT | Cedar top; mahogany back | p. 19 | pp. 6–7 | US$210 | US$225 |
| 2802 | NT | Cedar top; rosewood back | p. 19 | pp. 6–7 | US$235 | US$240 |
| 2803 | NT | Cedar top; rosewood back | — | pp. 6–7 | US$245 | US$270 |
| 2810 | NT | Solid cedar top; maple back | — | pp. 6–7 | US$275 | US$280 |
| 2811 | NT | Solid cedar top; mahogany back | p. 19 | — | US$250 | US$250 |
| 2812 | NT | Solid cedar top; rosewood back | p. 19 | pp. 6–7 | US$270 | US$270 |
| 2813 | NT | Solid cedar top; rosewood back | — | pp. 6–7 | US$295 | US$300 |
| Andorra models | ||||||
| 2856S | NT | Solid cedar top; rosewood back | p. 19 | — | US$250 | — |
| 2858 | NT | Solid cedar top; rosewood back | — | pp. 6–7 | US$350 | US$430 |
| 2859 | NT | Solid cedar top; rosewood back | — | pp. 6–7 | — | — |
| F2871 | NT | Solid cedar top; kaya back | — | pp. 6–7 | — | — |
| Andorra Pro models | ||||||
| 2860 | NT | Solid cedar top; rosewood back | — | pp. 6–7 | US$585 | US$620 |
| 2861 | NT | Solid cedar top; jacaranda back | — | pp. 6–7 | — | — |
| 2862 | NT | Solid cedar top; solid rosewood back | — | p. 3 | US$890 | — |
Tama branded classical guitars[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Tama/ Ibanez Acoustic guitars |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Acoustics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tama TC series | |||||
| TC8 / TC-8 | NT | Grand Concert; solid spruce top, solid rosewood back | pp. 6–7 | US$450 | US$440 |
| TC10 / TC-10 | NT | Grand Concert; solid spruce top, solid rosewood back and sides | pp. 6–7 | US$550 | US$525 |
| TC15/ TC-15 | NT | Grand Concert; solid spruce top, solid jacaranda back and sides | pp. 6–7 | US$750 | 7US$20 |
Cimar branded classical guitars[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Cimar/ Ibanez Classical guitars |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
Acoustics price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andalusia models | |||||
| 314/ 314NM | NT | Spruce top; mahogany back | pp. 4–5 | US$149.50 | US$145 |
| 315 | NT | Cedar top; mahogany back | pp. 4–5 | — | — |
| 318 | NT | Cedar top; rosewood back | pp. 4–5 | — | — |
| 319 | NT | Cedar top; maple back | pp. 4–5 | — | — |
| 347 | NT | Narrow neck | — | — | US$165 |
| 387 | NT | Spruce top; maple back; "Old World" | — | US$165 | — |
| 396 | NT | Cedar top; rosewood back | pp. 4–5 | — | — |
| 397 | NT | Cedar top; rosewood back | pp. 4–5 | US$185 | — |
| 397M | NT | Cedar top; maple back | — | US$195 | — |
| Valencia models | |||||
| 377 | NT | Spruce top; hardwood back | pp. 4–5 | US$119.50 | — |
| 378 | NT | Spruce top; mahogany back | pp. 4–5 | US$125 | — |
| Andalusia Pro models | |||||
| 389 | NT | Cedar top; jacaranda back | pp. 4–5 | US$215 | — |
Mandolins[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Acoustic Guitars (German) w/ prices (in DM) |
Chesbro price list in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80/ 80RM | NT | Round back; maple ribs | DM222 | US$159 |
| 100/ 100RM | NT | Round back; rosewood ribs | DM289 | US$179 |
| 511 | BS | Arched maple back; carved solid top | DM235 | US$159 |
| 512 | NT | Arched rosewood back; carved solid top | — | US$169 |
| 513 | CS | Arched curly maple back; carved solid top | — | US$179 |
| 514 | BS | Arched maple back; carved solid top | — | US$169 |
| 516 | BS | electric; similar to 511 | — | US$165 |
| 517 | AV | Arched maple back; carved solid top | DM398 | US$260 |
| 518 | AV | Arched maple back; solid top/ sides | — | US$330 |
| 520 (1976–1978) | BS | Arched maple back; solid top/ sides | — | US$345 |
| 521 | BS | carved top; gold hardware | — | US$550 |
| 522/ 522FM | CS | carved top; oval hole | DM940 | US$595 |
| 524/ 524AV/ 524CW | AV / BS / CW | carved top & back; wreath pearl inlay | BS/ CW: DM1,250 | BS/ CW: US$825 AV: 575 |
| 525/ 525AV/ 525CW | AV / BS / CW | same as 524 but oval sound hole | — | BS/ CW: US$825 AV: 575 |
| 526 | CW | Old style | — | US$875 |
| 527 | Old style; deep dished top/ back | — | US$1,095 |
Banjos[]
| Model | Finishes | Notes | Acoustic Guitars (German) w/ prices (in DM) |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 576FB Centennial |
Maple | 5-string | — | US$725 |
| 589FB Flying Eagle |
Mahogany | 5-string | — | US$635 |
| 589PB Flying Eagle |
Mahogany | Plectrum | — | US$635 |
| 589TB Flying Eagle |
Mahogany | Tenor | — | US$635 |
| 590FB | 5-string | DM1,100 | — | |
| 590PB | Plectrum | DM1,100 | — | |
| 590TB | Tenor | DM1,090 | — | |
| 591FB/ 591FB-BRN Artist |
Maple/ Stained maple | 5-string | DM1,195 | US$655 |
| 591FB-L/ 591FBL-BRN Artist |
Maple/ Stained maple | 5-string; lefty | — | US$705 |
| 591PB/ 591PB-BRN Artist |
Maple/ Stained maple | Plectrum | — | US$655 |
| 591TB/ 591TB-BRN Artist |
Maple/ Stained maple | Tenor | DM1,180 | US$655 |
| 593FB/ 593FB-BRN Artist Vine |
Maple/ Stained maple | 5-string; vine inlay | — | US$800 |
Other indices[]
Electronics[]
| Model | Description | Electronics catalog |
Acoustic Guitars (German) w/ prices (in DM) |
Dealer sheets |
Chesbro price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic guitar pickup | |||||
| 2000/ 2000A The Bug |
Piezo pickup | p. 4 | DM105 | — | US$53.50 |
| Guitar accessories | |||||
| 55 | Battery checker | p. 3 | — | — | US$23.00 |
| In-line guitar effects | |||||
| 85 | Bass booster | p. 4 | — | — | US$22.50 |
| 86 | Power booster | p. 4 | — | — | US$19.95 |
| 87 | Treble booster | p. 4 | — | — | US$19.95 |
| 88 | Distortion booster | p. 4 | — | — | US$23.50 |
| Effects pedals | |||||
| 57 | Wah pedal | p. 4 | — | — | US$59.50 |
| 58 | Wah/ fuzz pedal | p. 4 | — | — | US$85.00 |
| 59 | Fuzz machine pedal | p. 4 | — | — | US$65.00 |
| 84 | Double sound pedal (fuzz/ wah) | p. 4 | — | — | US$115.00 |
| 93 | Blubber (wah) pedal | p. 4 | — | — | US$85.00 |
| 95 | Renometer (5-band EQ) pedal | p. 2 | — | — | US$105.00 |
| CP-830 | Compressor | p. 3 | — | — | US$79.50 |
| FL-303 | Flanger | p. 2 | — | — | US$179.00 |
| FL-305 | Flanger/ delay | p. 2 | — | — | US$199.00 |
| FP-777 Flying Pan |
Stereo pan/ phaser | p. 3 | — | — | US$175 |
| GE-100 | 10-band EQ | p. 2 | — | — | US$179.50 |
| JL-70 Jetlyzer |
Sweeping phase | p. 3 | — | — | US$189.50 |
| OD-850 | Overdrive pedal | p. 2 | — | — | US$69.50 |
| OD-855 | Deluxe overdrive II | p. 2 | — | — | US$79.50 |
| PE-105 | Power equalizer | p. 4 | — | — | US$105.00 |
| PT-707 Phase II |
Deluxe phase pedal | p. 2 | — | — | US$135.00 |
| PT-999 Phase Tone |
Pre-set phase pedal | p. 2 | — | — | US$85.00 |
| PT-1000 | Phase pedal w/ treadle | p. 2 | — | — | US$115.00 |
| ST-800 Stereo Box |
auto stereo panning pedal | p. 3 | — | — | US$85.00 |
| ST-810 Stereo Pedal |
manual stereo panning pedal | p. 3 | — | — | US$110.00 |
| Rack mount effects | |||||
| AD-150 | Delay | — | — | AD-150 | US$425.00 |
| AD-220 | Delay | p. 1 | — | AD-220/ AD-230 | US$750.00 |
| AD-230 | Delay | p. 1 | — | AD-220/ AD-230 | US$1,195.00 |
| ME-700 | Rack mount universal effect board | — | — | — | US$1,395.00 |
| Other effects | |||||
| MP-860 | Mini Pops Jr. (drum machine) | — | — | — | disc. |
| TM-776 | Talk Machine | p. 3 | — | — | disc. |
| Microphones | |||||
| COM-501 | Condensor; lapel | — | — | — | US$45.00 |
| COM-502 | Condensor | — | — | — | US$67.50 |
| COM-503 | Condensor | — | — | — | US$87.50 |
| COM-504 | Condensor | — | — | — | US$97.50 |
| 481 | Dynamic | — | — | — | US$55.00 |
| 482 | Dynamic | — | — | — | US$55.00 |
| ID-498 | Dynamic; low-impedence | — | — | — | US$105.00 |
| ID-499 | Dynamic; low-impedence | — | — | — | US$105.00 |
| ID-500 | Dynamic; uni-directional | — | — | — | US$99.50 |
| PS-901 | AC phantom power supply for mic | p. 3 | — | — | US$119.50 |
Accessories[]
| Model | Notes | Chesbro price list (in US$) |
|---|---|---|
| Acoustic guitar cases — hardshell | ||
| 153W | dreadnought; black w/ chrome trim | US$98.00 |
| 154 | concert; black, stiched | US$79.50 |
| 154W | dreadnought; black, stiched | US$89.50 |
| 156 | jumbo; black w/ chrome trim | US$105.00 |
| 157 | concert; alligator w/ gold trim | US$99.50 |
| 157W | dreadnought; alligator w/ gold trim | US$109.50 |
| 158 | concert; black, super plush | US$95 |
| 158W | dreadnought; black, super plush | US$99 |
| Acoustic guitar cases — econo | ||
| 149 | ¾ size | US$15.00 |
| 150 | standard | US$15.00 |
| 152 | classical | US$16.20 |
| 153 | grand concert | US$16.80 |
| 154 | arch top; ƒ-hole | US$18.30 |
| 155 | dreadnought | US$19.35 |
| 156 | jumbo | US$20.25 |
| 157 | dreadnought; 12-string | US$20.75 |
| 158 | jumbo; 12-string | US$20.75 |
| Acoustic guitar cases — plush | ||
| 552 | classical | US$23.50 |
| 553 | grand concert | US$24.25 |
| 555 | dreadnought | US$25.70 |
| 556 | jumbo | US$26.65 |
| 558 | jumbo; 12-string | US$27.30 |
| Banjo cases | ||
| 591-C | deluxe hardshell | US$95.00 |
| Mandolin cases | ||
| 103 | round back hardshell; fits 80, 100 | US$58.00 |
| 104 | flat back hardshell; fits 511, 512, 516 | US$53.00 |
| 106 | flat back hardshell; fits 513 | US$69.50 |
| 521-C | rectangular deluxe hardshell; fits 521 | US$79.50 |
| 522-C | rectangular deluxe hardshell; fits 522 | US$79.50 |
| 524-C | rectangular deluxe hardshell; fits 523, 524, 525, 526, 527 | US$79.50 |
| 3711 | softshell; fits 511, 512, 516 | US$12.75 |
| 3712 | softshell; fits 80, 100 | US$12.75 |
| 3714 | softshell; fits 513 | US$12.75 |
Sources[]
- 1978 Ibanez electric guitars catalog, Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 Electric Guitar/ Bass poster (PDF), Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 Ibanez Artist Series guitars catalog (PDF), Meinl Distribution (German distributor)
- 1978 Ibanez Artist Series guitars brochure (PDF), Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 Performer, Musician & Iceman guitars, Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 George Benson & Concert series guitars, Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 Artist series dealer sheet, Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 Iceman series dealer sheet, Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 Musician series dealer sheet, Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 Performer series dealer sheet, Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 Studio series brochure (PDF), Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 Acoustics catalog (German) (PDF), Meinl Distribution (German distributor)
- 1978 Tama & Ibanez acoustic guitars catalog (PDF), Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- Ibanez & Cimar classical guitars catalog (PDF), Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 Electronics catalog [Analog Delay & Multi-Flanger] (PDF), Ibanez USA, archived May 2020
- 1978 AD-150 dealer sheet (PDF), Meinl Distribution (German distributor)
- 1978 AD-230/AD-220 dealer sheet (English) (PDF), Meinl Distribution (German distributor)
- 1978 AD-230/AD-220 dealer sheet (German) (PDF), Meinl Distribution (German distributor)
- 1978 Ibanez/ Tama price list [PDF], Chesbro (Western US distributor), scanned from original paper copy March 2024
- August 1978 Electric guitar price list for USA (PDF), Ibanez Rules, archived December 2019
- August 1978 Acoustic guitar price list for USA (PDF), Ibanez Rules, archived December 2019
- Magazine advertisements
- 1978 TAMA ad, Young Guitar (Japanese magazine), February 1978, archived April 2025