Ibanez Concord Acoustic

Made in Japan, 684 BK, don't know exactly when, bought him secondhand round 1982. 20 frets, black with bird and flowers.

Frets are practicly gone, but his sound is still amazing

You can see I played it, lack is coming off because I used him so much, repair it myself (black nailpolish, for example)

I played for more than 20 years as an professional troubador (in Holland, were I live) with this guitar. Buttons still work, did not replase the strings often, was never neccesary.

Never got it repaired. Never dealt with the company

Sorry, I think I can't answere all these questions rationaly. My Concord is a part of me, thinking of buying an other guitar after 25 years, because I feel he deserves a retirement. I will NEVER sell him, and I always say: he is going with me in my grave.
Do you need to know more?????

Kind of old finish, this guitar is a pretty standard dread; i think mine is probably mid-70s, its a 693. Tuners are decent, frets are worn but do just fine. The most striking thing about this guitar is its action; it is low for any acoustic and is more astounding given its age (30+)!
It came with a piezo; im not sure if that was stock back in the day, but i've already replaced it with a DEan Markley La Jolla system and it is SWEET! What an awesome guitar for the price! ($300)

I like the tone a lot; it lacks the really thick bottom-end boom that plagues most dreadnoughts; it has a strong mid-section and a sparkly, though not overly pronounced high end.

Great action! The strings were in bad shape when I bought it, but after throwing on a set of 12s, the guitar was great. The intonation is perfect; i checked it with a tuner. No wolf notes and a super low action! Talk about a steal for a thirty year old guitarOver a

This guitar is in great shape; it has the scratches and scrapes of a road guitar, but there is no serious body damage from weather or time, nothing like that. I would happily play this guitar at a gig w/out a backup.

Ibanez is great. Nuff said.

Over all, a great guitar. If you ever see one, play it and then buy it.

Made in 1976 in Japan.And still A Beautiful guitar.Sound might be fading a little.Was bought by a friend of mine in Spain while he was in the service.it has a maple neck and body.even has a nice little leopard pickgaurd.Plus I bought in with a Gibson Hollow Body case.

I play a lot of Johnny Cash onn this guitar...i could play any knid on genre on it really....even sounds good playing GNR Riffs...the sound does sound like is could be a little bit better...but i can't complain...its old and I only paid 20 bucks for it.I think it sounds better than my Washburn...Can't compare with My Gibson Dove though.

The only complaint in this category is that the wood is poor....it is starting to warp I think.it did spend 10 years right beside an AC vent.maybe the problem.

I think this guitar will be around with me for a good while..i don't plan on getting rid of it anytime soon.I think the hardware was assembled beautifully! nothing is loose,rusted,or beat up!The Strap buttons don't budge.I dont think i'd need a backup guitar at all! this baby is built!

My 1st Ibanez purchase.no need to call yet

Ive been Playing now for about 8 years.Beside this acoustic, i have a Gibson Dove,Wasburn D-100,and a Samick Hollow Body.I have a few Electrics to..a Fender Jag,Squier '51,Dean Evo,And A Silvertone SS11 (TERRIBLE GUITAR!!)..I also Have a Samick Fairlane Bass,and A Mexican Fender P-bass.I love the look...It Just looks good!

1972 Concord, solid spruce top with maple back, sides and fretboard! This blond beauty is 100% acoustic with a wonderfully aged (yellowed) clear finish and black pick guard. Everything you would expect in a dreadnought though I do plan on adding a pickup system for live shows.

I play in a Christian band and at my church with mostly a classic rock and blues style. As far as acoustic guitars are concerned, this guitar is it! I have never heard an acoustic sound this wonderful. I have even done side by side comparisons with Taylors, Martins, Gibsons and Rainsongs, and the Ibanez beats all!

This is an old guitar that has seem much use and as such has dings and scratches aplenty. Other than the bridge starting to lift though, there is nothing wrong. This guitar was built to last and is still remarkably rich and lush sounding.

See above.

I have not had to deal with them.

This guitar makes me want to play it, and everytime I play it, I am thankful that I have ears to appreciate it's wonderful sounds.

mine is serial number 684E (made in japon)
do not know the year.
20 frets, with pick up (tone and volume)

the sound is rich and bright when ypu play it.
i prefer to put a mic in front of it when recording, it sounds so much better than using the pick up (a bit noisy)

i love that guitar, amazing!!

solid, i play with tuning and it stays in tune.

any shops can tune it.

when i saw it in a garage sale, i made the deal of the year.
this guitar sounds better than all my friends guitar which did pay over 500$ for their acoustic guitar. plus it looks very very nice. i will keep it forever. fantastic. i would not trade it for something else.

same as all i have model number 695.. style is i think classic its called... its brown to light brownon the face and blended to a dark red wood finish on the back and sides. I noticed it had a thinner neck than most acoustics.

Very VEry VERY!!! rich sound!!! this guitar has been a blessing to my ears for quite some time now.

the guitar when purchased back in toronto by my dad in the late 70's was in mint condition. Although it WAS perfectly crafted it suffered minor nicks and scratches along with the neck cracking but it still has a firm hold and looks all-right!!!

This guitar would be great for live playing. I've played for many people and it has never failed me. Although I have a back up I never feel the need for it to tag along. This guitar is a part of me, and I am, though not to realiable, very durable; don't be mistaken the guitar is reliable allright. Finish is amazing very well polished, thick coating. Has taken many BANGS!!! against walls and such and still has retained its amazing acoustics.

no customer support my dad will always warrant this guitar! :D

I would never trade this great piece of craftsmenship for any modern aged guitar. Not even a collectors edition guitar could subdue my temptaions. With all around great sound, durability, layout, feel and finish of this guitar, I'd have to say that Ibanez sure did a great thing with the production of this guitar.
ANY INFO ON THE NUMBER OF MODELS PRODUCED I WOULD NOT BE OBJECTED TO KNOW PLEASE CONTACT ME!!!!

I have had this black Ibanez concord solid wood aqustic guitar since
1976. Some marks due to heavy use, but sound is beautiful. It seems like the body gives real boost to the bass and very high trebble.
Paid app.800 FIM back in 70's of it (150 USD). Been playing it a lot
on stage and back home. Very nice guitar for ragtime, blues and country or folk. Neck carries nicely even very thick rough strings, which make the sound even louder. Been playing "Brand" guitars as well, but will never give up of this one. Very difficult to find as good sound as this black concord has!

Best regards from Finland,

Harri

Never needed any!

12 string, (i think 75' or 76' model) made in Japan, solid spruce top, rosewood neck, sides and back, natural high gloss finish, oversized adjustable bridge, with pearl inlays of a dove on teh sides of the bridge and 8 sets of 2 inlays down the fretboard in diamond rectangle shape, and a crown pearl inlay on the head. fairly standard tuning heys i think, as the other reviews have said- grover style. White, ivory style binding on beody and neck.

sound is amazing, my favourite thing about the guitar, has loads of even strong mid, smooth bass and nice treble, is such a rich sound and the suits my folk loving style, can suit many diff, styles of music, ive only tried mediums on it so far, but will play around a little with setup, and believe it can handle anything, such a beautiful rich sound, after playing it i cant handle hearing my tin-like 6 string rattle away.

the action after 30 years is still amazing, no fret buzz all the way down the neck, has a tiny amount of warp on the body just behind the bridge, but can be fixed and is not noticeable,gloss still is so shiuny after this much time.
i must just say i have found the most mint condition one out there i think, the fretboard has absolutely no wear, there are 4 marks on the entire body, 2 of which could be polished out, no rust on tuners, still has original frets and only slight wear on 1st and second. when i bought it 5 strings were missing and 3 of those tuners on which had missing strings were missing the bushes, all of which cost 45 to fix and get polished, looks beautiful.
after 30 years if it can still be in such condition, ibanez can be aplauded for their making of guitars in the 70's.

have had it for around a month now, and i assume i am playing it more than the original user, i think it will definatly handle live playing, ive played it hard, soft and comes up trumps, would not take a back up, (unless was a big gig), the finish is a thick gloss coat and looks to be set and not keen to move! tuners might need to be replaced in the future as they are quite stiff at the moment and dont turn smoothly and easily, but the guitar on its own will (with care) stand the test of time as it already has.

they have been following me up incessantly with their insistance on satisfaction, haha.
nothing-the bastards dont want to know me!

i have been playing on and off for 10 years, but the last 5 years seriously, i own a nylon string acoustic, oakridge 6 string cutaway semi acoustic, fender strat copy w/dimaggio bridge and nice pickups, sammick flying v. if it were stolen i would definatly buy it again, love it to peices, i love its sound, look, ease to play, character it has, i hate the fact it cannot fit in my 6 string case, long head! the guy in the pawn shop didnt know guitars at all so i walked in, told him it was an old guitar so it was not sought after and had missing strings, then said id give him 300 instead of 430 and he graciously accepted... kniving bugger i am.
my favourite feature on the thing i would say is the dove on the pickguard, very classic. worst feature probably the tuners. i do wish it had a cutaway, that may have detracted from the sound though, so im happy with the 15 odd frets of playing.
i was looking to buy a 12 string, love the sound of them (inspired by john butler) and was looking at lashing out for a takamine or maton (aussie brand), but when i found this thing and gave it a strum with its old rusty half stringed neck it came alive and was so warm and full i wouldnt have gone back to the 2500 other options i was looking and willing to buy- very very nice sound and easy to play!! buy if you find one.

My Ibanez Concord model 683 was made in 1975 in Japan.It is made of solid spruce (top) of good grade and mahogany back and side. The neck is slim wich perfectly fit my short hands. It is a copy of the famous gibson hummingbird in red to yellow burst finish. It features pearl block inlays (splitted)on the fretboard and a crown pearl on the headsock.

The aged mahogany give this small guitar a terrific sound, well balanced, great clear trebble, a lot of mid, and some very smooth bass.The overall sound is very bell-like. I love it. Beats most martin i've tried and is very alike the real thing (gibson) at a fraction of the price. I've tried the epiphone hummingbird, and i dont like it at all compared to the ibanez.

The setup was perfect, neck super straight, action medium-low, no buzz, right intonation, i mean a 30 years guitar with a neck that straight, low action, no buzz, must have been successfuly crafted.
The finish as cracked at some point, but nothing serious and does not affect the sound unless positively...

I would not take this baby on the road because i want to keep this guitar minty. The only major cons on this guitar is the tuner that are really el-cheapo but ill replace them with grover locking tuners... other than that, the guitar can last another 30 years.

didnt have to deal with them.

This guitar is worth every dollar ive put on it. Its my favorite guitar and the small finish crack and little dings here and there makes it only more beautiful. When you see a guitar in this great condition after 30 years, you can only imagine how good it sound...
if i could put my hand on another one like this one that sound this good, ill buy it any time.

Dreadnought acoustic with bound top and back, black scratchplate, 20-fret neck with block inlays, mother-of-pearl logo on headstock, and the fanciest back I've ever seen on ANY guitar. Bookmatched, highly figured, with 2 inlay strips.
Made in Japan, around 1973.

Rich and full, this is as good as it gets. It's pretty loud too being a dreadnought.

This guitar's slim neck feels as good as most electrics. I've got the action set really low, with a set of 9's.

I've had this guitar for 30 years, and everything is still perfect. There's no rusty chrome, twisted neck or warped soundboard. The only clue to its age is that the binding has yellowed, but that adds character.

I've never had to contact them

When I bought this I thought "wow this is the best in the shop", and payed nearly a full term's grant for it. 30 years on I still think its as good as it gets, in both sound and playability.
The only reservation I have is the lack of a cutaway. If ever I had to replace it I'd like a bit more upper fret access for slide playing.