{"product_id":"ibanez-destroyer-ii-dt-165-rare-variant-of-the-dt-555-1984","title":"Ibanez Destroyer II DT-165, Rare Variant of the DT-555 (1984)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIbanez Destroyer II DT-165, Rare Variant of the DT-555 (1984), with Original Fitted Gig Bag. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA legendary instrument from Ibanez's golden era. This 1984 Destroyer II DT-165 is a rare Japanese variant of the DT-555, produced exclusively for Ikebe, Tokyo's most respected guitar retailer. Only 16 examples were ever made, making this one of the most sought-after Ibanez models among collectors worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing the iconic angular body design that defined the Destroyer series, this guitar combines striking aesthetics with the legendary playability Ibanez is known for. The 1984 vintage represents the peak of Ibanez's Japanese manufacturing, with meticulous craftsmanship evident throughout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a serious collector's piece — the rarity, provenance, and condition make it an investment-grade instrument. Comes with the original fitted leather gig bag, preserving decades of history\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE! This Guitar\/Amp Is At Our Dedicated Guitar Showroom, which is by appointment only. Appointments are extremely flexible. To arrange an appointment to view this or any of our other guitars\/amps, please email \u003cstrong\u003etherelicroomguitars@gmail.com\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003einfo@therecordroomstore.co.uk\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you would rather view this Guitar\/Amp in our Record Shop Location, please email the above and the product can be delivered to the store within 24 hours for viewing anytime during usual opening hours! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eBody \u0026amp; Hardware Specs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBody Wood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basswood with a birch top and ivory binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explorer-style Destroyer II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eBridge\/Tailpiece:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pro Rock'r (Powerocker) tremolo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eKnobs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sure Grip II knobs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eElectronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three Ibanez V2 humbucker pickups, 500k Made in Japan pots, two volume controls, one tone control, and a 3-way pickup selector switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eNeck Specs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNeck Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-piece maple (medium C shape).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slab rosewood with white dot inlays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 slender frets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.5 inches (628mm \/ 24¾\" listed across variant logs).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.650 inches (42mm) graphite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth Tuner Mini II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Record Room \u0026 The Relic Room Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55331871916361,"sku":null,"price":1999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0934\/4001\/6713\/files\/Removebackgroundproject-06December2025at17.52.46265.png?v=1789320874","url":"https:\/\/therecordroomstore.co.uk\/products\/ibanez-destroyer-ii-dt-165-rare-variant-of-the-dt-555-1984","provider":"The Record Room \u0026 The Relic Room Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}