Description
Ibanez Talman TC530 Gravure Flame Amber (GFA) – Made in Japan SN F416398
The Ibanez Talman TC530, introduced in 1994, is a distinctive solid-body electric guitar that blends retro aesthetics with modern playability. Its unique design draws inspiration from classic models like the Fender Telecaster and Danelectro, featuring an offset double-cutaway body and a cream pickguard. Body and Finish: Constructed with a Resoncast body—a medium-density fiberboard—this guitar is finished in Gravure Flame Amber (GFA), showcasing a photoflame top that emulates the look of a flame maple veneer. Neck and Fingerboard: The bolt-on neck is crafted from birdseye maple, complemented by a 22-fret rosewood fingerboard adorned with pearl dot inlays. Pickups and Electronics: Equipped with three single-coil lipstick tube pickups designed by Kent Armstrong, the TC530 offers a versatile tonal palette. The standard Stratocaster-style five-way switching system allows for a wide range of sounds. Hardware: The guitar features a standard TZ100 vibrato bridge and chrome hardware, including three-per-side tuners. Condition: This particular Talman TC530 is in excellent overall condition, with minimal signs of wear. There are only three minor cracks in the top veneer, a common characteristic of these models. Please note that the tremolo arm is missing.
Additional Information:
The TC530 was assembled in Japan by FujiGen. It was the first Ibanez model to feature Korean hardware, with pickguard assemblies pre-wired in Korea and then installed in Japan.
Specifications:
- Model: Ibanez Talman TC530
- Finish: Gravure Flame Amber (GFA)
- Serial Number: F416398
- Body: Resoncast
- Neck: Birdseye Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood with Pearl Dot Inlays
- Pickups: Three Single-Coil Lipstick Tube Pickups by Kent Armstrong
- Bridge: Standard TZ100 Vibrato
- Hardware: Chrome
- Tuners: Three-Per-Side
- Made in: Japan
- Weight: 7 to 7.5 pounds (approximately 3.2 to 3.4 kilograms)
- Case: None
