Ibanez IC420 LTD Edition Gold

The Essentials to Know About the Ibanez IC420 LTD Edition Gold Guitar

• Iconic Iceman Look: radical lines and Gold finish with gold hardware for immediate stage presence.


• Two Super 80 Humbuckers: clear tone, precise attack, and excellent definition, from bright cleans to tight saturations.


• Comfort and Sustain: glued (set-in) Okoume neck + Gibraltar Performer bridge for generous note hold and good stability.


• Ready to Play: comes with a suitable gig bag and hex key.

An Iceman in LTD Edition: the Ibanez Heritage in a "Collector" Format

Few silhouettes are as immediately associated with Ibanez as the Iceman. Introduced in the late 1970s, it captured guitarists' imaginations with its sharp design, both futuristic and vintage, standing out from classic shapes. The IC420 LTD Edition Gold follows this tradition: an Iceman designed for modern playing while paying tribute to the aesthetics and character that made the series famous.

This "LTD" edition emphasizes visual impact, with a glossy finish and gold hardware, without forgetting the essentials: simple, effective luthiery and straightforward electronics that invite playing rather than tweaking.

For Whom and For What: Rock, Hard, Metal... and Anything That Demands Character

The Ibanez IC420 is especially aimed at intermediate and advanced guitarists who want an electric guitar with a strong look, but also a coherent instrument for stage and studio. Its "solid body" style ergonomics and shorter scale length facilitate bends, vibratos, and fast runs while maintaining a smooth feel under the fingers.

In terms of styles, it excels whenever you want punchy riffs and clearly defined chords: rock, hard rock, punk, classic metal, stoner, or alternative rock. With its 2 volume and 2 tone controls, you can finely balance pickup levels and sculpt your cleans without losing the muscular character of a humbucker duo.

Sound: Super 80, Clarity and Impact with a True Signature

The heart of the sound comes from the pair of Super 80 (H) humbuckers, known for their brightness, clean clarity, and ability to maintain good definition when pushing gain. The neck pickup delivers a rounder, singing tone, ideal for thick leads and rich chords, while the bridge pickup offers a sharper attack, very effective for tight rhythms and palm mutes.

The electronics remain intentionally straightforward: a 3-position toggle switch to instantly select between pickups, plus real control over dynamics thanks to the two volume knobs (handy for balancing one pickup without affecting the other) and two tone controls to darken a too-bright sound or, conversely, let harmonics ring out.

The luthiery also contributes to the result. The Okoume body tends to offer a pleasant balance: a rather lively response, present mids, and a clean low end. Add to that a set-in neck, and you get an instrument that naturally favors sustain and note continuity, especially appreciated in solos. Finally, the Gibraltar Performer bridge and Quik Change III tailpiece enhance tuning stability while maintaining a comfortable playing feel thanks to low saddles and a design optimized for the right hand.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this IC420, you can consider a set of 10-46 electric strings (standard tuning 1E,2B,3G,4D,5A,6E) to restore the original feel, as well as a strap and a good-quality instrument jack cable for stage or rehearsal. An electric guitar capo and a stand are also practical and universally compatible choices.

Technical specifications

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

Type	solid body electric guitar	Width at fretboard end	57 mm / 2.24"
Model	IC (Iceman)	Radius	305 mm / 12"
Body wood	Okoume	Number of frets	22
Top	-	Fret size	Medium
Finish	glossy (Gloss Polyurethane)	Fret edge treatment	-
Total length	1089 mm / 42.9"	Inlays	Acrylic & Abalone blocks
Neck type	IC	Side markers	-
Construction	glued (Set-in) neck	Bridge	Gibraltar Performer
Neck wood	3-piece Okoume	String spacing	10.5 mm / 0.41"
Neck finish	glossy (Gloss Polyurethane)	Tailpiece	Quik Change III
Thickness at 1st fret	20 mm / 0.79"	Tuners	Ibanez machine heads
Thickness at 12th fret	22 mm / 0.87"	Nut	plastic
Scale length	628 mm / 24.7"	Hardware color	Gold
Nut width	43 mm / 1.69"