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Subject
This guitar meets all my expectations
Reggie Canson from Las Vegas, Nevada
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
beter than any photo, you have to see it. Is buitifull!
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I have only had it a few weeks, time will tell.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
This guitar is just as good as a Gibson or Gretch in my opinion. The quality is impecable. If you offered me a million dollors to find just one flow in it I wounldn't be able to collect it.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
A+ for both.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
This is why I purchased it, its incredible!
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Looks perfact. A real stage guitar.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Great! Love the playability!
Subject
a great guitar
mark hughes from kankakee,il. U.S.
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
very well made!i just bought it,but i intend on keeping it for a long.long time!
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
just bought it
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
a great,well built guitar!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
not heavy,great feel! neck in not too fat and not too thin.controls are sweet!they're not in the way at all while playing.and yet easy to get to.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
you can get any sound from this guitar! pick-ups sound great!
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
finish is superb!
Action
How was the action out of the box?
action is superb!i like fast action and this puppy has it!
Subject
Phenomenal. Ibanez ROCKS
Bluesman Sammy Guy from Pennsylvania
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
It is very well made. Like I noted above, my first impression was that it would be about $1000, and when I played it, I was sure it would be more than what it actually was. For $499, you better believe that it is worth every cent, and double. I would buy another in a heartbeat. I was prepared to buy a much more expensive guitar, but when I played this, I was sold, even before I knew the price.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Fairly new, but it is built very well. I can see this holding up for years. Not a flaw in the finish, no buzzing, no problems. I play it every day and gig at least once a week if not more, and not even a broken string.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
This was not the guitar I was looking for when I went into the store, but it was the one I came out with, and I am the most picky, fussy instrument buyer there is. I was going to buy a Sheraton, but this caught my eye, and I played them side by side. A little bit different than what I had in mind to buy, but I am glad I did. I put the Sheraton back on the rack, and this one came home for the holidays.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Neck is a bit wide, but I am used to a strat. This has a completely different feel, but I got used to it in about an hour. Controls are a little difficult to reach on the 'fly' because of the tremolo arm, but all in all, positioned fairly well. It is also heavier than it looks. Nice piece of wood. Feels solid. Once I got used to the action, I was able to fly up and down the neck with ease.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
The tone is everything you could want. I have been playing pro for 35 years, with 43 years of playing experience. I tried to play a bit of everything, and got the sounds I wanted with no effects other than overdrive on my amp. Tone can be bright and snappy like country or bluegrass, and then with a flick of my overdrive, and the tone backed off, I got that 'Purple Haze' tone. This is incredible. No one would expect a jazz box looking guitar to play 'Alice in Chains' in one song, and Beer Barrel Polka in another, with the same guitar. You have to hear to believe.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Paint and finish caught my eye immediately. There was no price tag on this one, so I assumed it was in the $1000.00 range. That is how beautiful the finish is. Pictures do NO justice. It is more of a cream color than bright white. The gold hardware sets off the cream color beautifully, and it just exudes that 'classy' aura. Much nicer in person than on the web site pics. Binding, frets, inlays all done to perfection. Not a flaw seen anywhere. Even that dumb looking lightening bolt on the headstock doesn't look bad in person. Looks worse in the photo, but in person, it actually looks good. Had to buy a lightning bolt strap to go with it. Wife thinks its cool. Rosewood neck is smooth and silky.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Action was a wee bit high, but the sound and intonation are so good, I'll leave as is, just so I am sure to keep the same sound I have now. I'm used to electrics like Strats and Pauls, so this is a little different, slightly higher action. So I may not be the best to judge that question. But it feels pretty good, even for this old man with arthritis...and 43 years of playing experience.
Subject
Great
Brady Smith from Lumberton, Texas, United States
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
very well made and dependable
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
havent bought it yet, but it seems pretty sell built
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
it played great and had a sweet tone
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
for its size, its not all that heavy
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
dark and smooth. the pick ups are really good for jazz and blues, but can easily play some rock
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
gorgeous
Action
How was the action out of the box?
amazing, better than any les paul ive ever played
Subject
Guitar from Heaven!!
Jonathan from Washington
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
This guitar's quality is absolutely amazing!!!!
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I don't know yet.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
This guitar is one of the most incredible guitars i've ever played!!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
the controls are placed well and the neck was like butter. It projected like an acoustic but played like it should!
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Tone is everything you want!
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
looked really really really good
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Awesome
Subject
I can't put it down !
Tattered from Yucca Valley, Ca.
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Blows me away how well made
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Brand new, but I have a 1971 Ibanez LP, and it just gets better with age
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Beautiful looks, playability, and sound !
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Feels great, stays in tune unless you ger REALLY crazy with the whammy
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Pick-ups give just the right amount of bite, can go from clean to crunchy.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Flawless finish
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Almost perfect