IC50 (1979–1981)

For the 1982 model with the same name, see IC50 (1982).

IC50 Black (1979) (more images)

The IC50 is an Iceman series solid body electric guitar model introduced by Ibanez for 1979. It was made in Japan by FujiGen.

The IC50 features a laminated mahogany body mated to a 3-ply birch neck with a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot position markers. Components include a Gibraltar fixed bridge, Quik Change tailpiece, a pair of uncovered Ibanez Super 70 humbucking pickups, speed knobs, and Smooth Tuner machine heads. The output jack is mounted on the face of the guitar.

For 1981 the pickup selector was moved to the upper bout.

This IC50 was discontinued after 1981. A new Iceman II model with the same name was offered in 1982.

Specifications

Specifications for IC50 (1979–1981)

Year(s) produced: 1979–1981 Sold in: Worldwide Made in: Japan Finish(es): Black (BK)
Body Body type: Solid body Body material: Mahogany (laminated) Neck joint: AANJ Bridge: Gibraltar fixed Tailpiece: Quik Change Pickguard: None Knob style: Speed (black) Hardware color: Chrome	Neck Neck type: Iceman Neck material: 3-piece birch Scale length: 628mm/ 24¾" Fingerboard material: Rosewood Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid dot Frets: 22 / medium Nut: Black plastic (43mm) Machine heads: Smooth Tuner	Electronics/ Strings Pickup configuration: HH Bridge pickup: Ibanez Super 70 (H) Neck pickup: Ibanez Super 70 (H) Controls: Two volumes / master tone / 3-way toggle pickup selector Output jack: ¼" mono (face mounted) Factory tuning: 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E (E Std.)

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Images

Additional details

Black 1981

Pickup switching

Control layout (1981)

Control layout

Sources

• 1979 dealer sheet (Jr. models)
• 1981 catalog January (page 9)
• The Iceman, Ibanez Vintage, archived July 2003