Ibanez 2387 Flying V “Rocket Roll” Electric Guitar 1973 in Original Hardcase MIJ “Lawsuit Era” (Pre-Loved)

Description

The Ibanez 2387 Flying V is a highly collectible vintage electric guitar, first introduced in 1972 and crafted in Japan by the renowned FujiGen factory. It represents one of the earliest entries in Ibanez’s now-iconic Rocket Roll series and is sometimes referred to as the “Super V,” “Rocket-Style,” or “Rocket Roll.”

Inspired by the legendary Gibson Flying V, the 2387 features a striking V-shaped body and classic tonewoods, delivering both visual impact and vintage character. The dual humbuckers deliver a rich, vintage voice with strong midrange presence, clear highs, and warm lows—ideal for classic rock, blues, and early heavy music styles.

This guitar comes from Ibanez’s legendary “lawsuit era”—a golden period of the early 1970s when the company was producing exceptionally high-quality instruments inspired by iconic American designs from brands like Gibson. In 1977, Gibson’s parent company Norlin took legal action against Ibanez’s parent Hoshino Gakki over design details like the headstock, bringing this unique era to an end. Built before those changes, this 1973 model represents the most sought-after period—combining vintage accuracy, outstanding Japanese craftsmanship, and increasing rarity, making it highly desirable among collectors and players alike.

Eddie Van Halen was photographed with this guitar around 1974-75. Allegedly this Ibanez was a direct replacement for the 1969 Les Paul that Eddie played prior, and had stolen from him.

• Solid mahogany body for warm, resonant tone
• Bolt-on mahogany neck
• Rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets and pearloid dot inlays
• Iconic large white pickguard covering much of the body
• Is considered part of the “lawsuit era” even though it wasn’t directly involved in the legal case
• Tune-o-matic style fixed bridge
• Stop tailpiece
• Dual uncovered Ibanez humbuckers