Ibanez IC420 LTD Edition Coral Green Metallic

Essential Information About the Ibanez IC420 LTD Edition Coral Green Metallic Guitar

• Iconic Iceman Silhouette: a sculptural design, instantly recognizable, built for the stage.


• Two Super 80 Humbuckers: sharp attack, astonishing clarity in clean tones, and effective bite in distortion.


• Modern Playing Comfort: 3-piece okoumé neck, jatoba fingerboard with a 12" radius, and 22 medium frets for smooth handling.


• Stability and Sustain: Gibraltar Performer bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece for reliable tuning stability and quick string changes.

An Iceman in LTD Edition: The Ibanez Legacy in a Coral Green Metallic Finish

With perhaps the exception of the RG and a few legendary signature models, few guitars are as closely tied to Ibanez's identity as the Iceman. Its broad lines and theatrical look first appeared in the late 1970s: introduced in 1977, it adopted the name "Iceman" in 1978. Over the years, the shape has given rise to iconic references and highly sought-after variants, and today remains a reliable choice for those seeking an instrument with a strong visual and musical character.

This IC420 LTD Edition continues this tradition: an Iceman designed to play loud, long, and with style, here presented in a Coral Green Metallic finish with gold hardware that further accentuates its curves. The set-in neck enhances the "stage instrument" feel: a solid sensation, generous sustain, and immediate response under the fingers.

For Which Guitarist and Styles? An Expressive Electric, from Bright Clean to Heavy Riffs

The IC420 targets a wide range of guitarists, from the intermediate level player looking for a guitar with true character, to the experienced musician wanting an Iceman ready for recording and touring. Its ergonomics are designed for precise playing: the medium frets help place notes cleanly, while the 12" radius maintains a good balance between comfortable chords and controlled bends.

In terms of repertoire, it feels at home in rock, hard rock, metal, punk, and all music styles requiring dense rhythm and a clear presence in the mix. But it's not limited to heavy distortion: thanks to the signature pickups and generous electronics (two volumes, two tones), it can also deliver defined clean sounds, perfect for wide arpeggios, thick chugs, or more atmospheric parts.

Sound: Okoumé, Jatoba, and Super 80 for a Blend of Brightness, Mids, and Sustain

The acoustic foundation of this IC420 is based on a body made of okoumé combined with a 3-piece okoumé neck. Okoumé is appreciated for its direct and balanced response: it provides a "solid" sound feel, with good attack clarity and dynamics that remain controllable when pushing gain. The set-in neck promotes vibration continuity between neck and body, resulting in more pronounced sustain and a very coherent instrument feel, especially on sustained notes and melodic lines.

The jatoba fingerboard, with its tight grain and reddish-brown color, enhances the midrange area while maintaining a clean high end. The result is a guitar that retains substance in riffs without losing the definition needed for rich chords or double stops. The acrylic and abalone block inlays provide clear visual markers on the neck, useful on stage when lighting changes.

The electric core is provided by two Super 80 humbuckers, recognizable by their "Flying Finger" engraving. Their character is described as bright and clean: notable clarity in clean tones, and a sharp attack as soon as overdrive or distortion is engaged. The 3-position toggle switch allows quick switching from the neck pickup (rounder, ideal for singing leads) to the bridge pickup (more incisive for palm mutes and rhythms), with a useful middle position to thicken arpeggios or balance crunch tones.

The hardware completes the package efficiently: the Gibraltar Performer bridge is designed for tuning stability and comfortable playability thanks to low saddles, while the Quik Change III tailpiece facilitates string changes, handy both in rehearsal and on stage. Together, they contribute to a guitar that responds quickly, holds tuning well, and remains comfortable during long sessions.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this electric guitar, you can plan for a set of electric guitar strings in .010/.046 gauge (standard format, same as the original setup), a 6.35 mm jack cable of good quality to preserve the clarity of the humbuckers, as well as a standard strap to secure playing while standing. A tuner (pedal or clip-on) and some picks of various thicknesses complete a simple and effective kit.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Body	Okoume
Category	Asymmetric	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Green
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Gold
Scalloped	Simple

Type	electric guitar	Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"
Number of strings	6	Fingerboard width at end	57 mm / 2.24"
Shape	Iceman (IC)	Fingerboard radius	12" / 305 mm
Top (solid body)	-	Number of frets	22
Body wood	okoumé	Fret type	medium
Finish	glossy polyurethane	Fret edge treatment	-
Total length	1089 mm / 42.87"	Inlays	acrylic and abalone blocks
Country of manufacture	China	Side markers	-
Neck type	IC	Bridge	Gibraltar Performer
Neck/body joint	set-in neck	String spacing	10.5 mm / 0.41"
Neck wood	3-piece okoumé	Tailpiece	Quik Change III
Neck finish	glossy polyurethane	Nut	plastic
Neck thickness (1st fret)	20 mm / 0.79"	Tuners	Ibanez tuners
Neck thickness (12th fret)	22 mm / 0.87"	Hardware color	gold
Scale length	628 mm / 24.75"