Subject
You don't want anything negative?
By: Gary from Jefferson City, Mo
Submitted: 12/18/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
My first review never made it in the website. This guitar sounds terrible. May be a fluke but now I know why it was the deal of the day.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
AMS has disappointed me in not wanting the truth told about this guitar.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
I own 70+ musical instruments and have been seldom disappointed in any so I don't write a bad review for no reason. This guitar has a pitifully thin sound.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Actually - as I said in the first review - it plays well, just sounds terrible.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
No mids or lows. Amplified or not it does not have a full sound. Too much treble, no bass. I fingerpick and this just does not have any low bass sounds.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Finish is nice.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Action was good.
Subject
Ibanez Failed Me
By: Gary from Jefferson City, MO
Submitted: 12/15/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Very well made. Nice visual appeal.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I'm sure it will stay together for ever.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
I will get to the disappointment in the sound.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Heavy for what it is. Neck feels nice. Controls hard to read.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Here is the problem: the sound is thin. No volume, no body. My wife thought I was trying to be quiet but I was trying to play normally. Thin - hard to descibe it any better. Changed strings - no help.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Finish is good.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Action is good.
Subject
Great Guitar, Unbelieveable Price
By: Bill K from West Townsend, MA
Submitted: 7/27/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
The fit and finish is excellent.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I can't speak about the reliability of this guitar as I've only owned it for a few weeks. However I do own an Ibanez acoustic electric bass for 6 years now with no problems.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
very well made, great sounding guitar. Transparent grey finish is beautiful.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Plays great, Comfortable neck. Very similar feel to my collectors edition Ovation.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Wide range of tones with the Fishman System.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Transparent Grey finish, very nice.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Action was perfect for me right out of the box.