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While dating the appearance and disappearance of various models is not always precise, fixing the date of individual instruments has for the most part been a breeze since around 1975 or 1976 when a very logical serial number sequence was implemented. The serial number consists of a letter and six digits. The letter represents the month of manufacture; the next two digits are the year of manufacture: the remaining five digits have an unknown meaning, if any. Thus, a guitar with a serial number H814657 would translate: H=August: 81=1981; 4657=whatever (probably consecutive unit number). By 1988, at least, the initial letter drops off. Note, however, that at least one Ibanez sub-brand, the Maxxas, does not follow this pattern at all.
For the 1990's Ibanez used a slightly different scheme, but one that is easy to decipher and *includes* the model number and country of manufacture. If your 1990's Iceman has a serial number like this - C4802932 then it was made in Korea=(C) (Japan=F) and is a 1994=(4) model year. Once again the "802932" is some kind of sequential unit number most likely. The best news is that the model number is on a decal that is laquered into the back of the headstock so future collectors will not have to guess.
Iceman production 1978 - 1982
| MODEL NUMBER | ID NUMBER | TOTAL PRODUCTION |
| 1 9 7 8 | ||
| IC100 | 2662 | 485 |
| IC1000 | --- | 20 |
| IC200 | 2663 | 277 |
| IC210 | 2663TC | 68 |
| IC250 | --- | 64 |
| IC300 | 2665 | 91 |
| IC400 | 2665 | 117 |
| PS10 | --- | 313 |
| 1 9 7 9 | ||
| IC50 | --- | 248 |
| IC100 | 2662 | 691 |
| IC200 | 2663 | 212 |
| IC210 | 2663TC | 47 |
| IC300 | 2665 | 46 |
| IC400 | 2665 | 54 |
| PS10 | --- | 674 |
| 1 9 8 0 | ||
| IC50 | --- | 476 |
| IC100 | 2662 | 246 |
| IC200 | 2663 | 66 |
| PS10 | --- | 268 |
| 1 9 8 1 | ||
| IC50BK | --- | 915 |
| IC50FR | --- | 140 |
| IC50RB | --- | 124 |
| IC400CS | --- | 28 |
| PS10 | --- | 271 |
| 1 9 8 2 | ||
| IC50RB | --- | 423 |
| IC400CS | --- | 252 |
These figures obtained from JD (Jim Donahue) renown Ibanez expert and current Head of Guitar Design, Quality Control and Parts.
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