The UE 405 is a multi-effects unit made by Ibanez. It was produced from 1981 to 1984 and has never been reissued, so every example in circulation is a vintage original1. ToneHome, an independent reference site that catalogs Ibanez products, rates its collectibility as high and its availability as good, meaning players hunting one down should find it with some patience rather than a long search1.
Versions: v1 and v2
The UE 405 came in two versions, and the differences are easy to spot on the footswitch board1:
| Version | Years | Footswitch board | Switches |
|---|---|---|---|
| v1 | 1981/82 | Black | 0-series |
| v2 | 1983/84 | Copper | 9-series |
If you are comparing used examples, the footswitch board color and switch series tell you at a glance which version you are looking at1.
Price when new
The UE 405 carried a 1983 list price of 1.398 DM (West German marks, as listed)1.
Manual
ToneHome hosts a downloadable copy of the UE 405 manual as a PDF1.
Collectibility and the used market
ToneHome rates the UE 405's collectibility as high, and its availability as good1. For a player, that combination means the unit is sought after by vintage collectors but not impossible to find.
Videos
Wainwright Musical
Stazma
Stereoping
Sources (1)
- TONEHOME, TONEHOME, 1983
