GB from Millwood, NY
gebenack@optonline.net
Subject:
systemic, production line KOA intonation problems
Quality:
Looks great, sounds good but it seems Ibanez cannot get the math right.
Reliability:
As good as it was the first day -- which is not good in terms of intonation.
Overall:
No matter the cost, intonation is not negotiable. I have had my KOA worked on twice and the luthier says it cannot be fixed. Intonation above the 8th fret is noticeably off and, for me, unplayable above the 10th fret due to octaves on 2nd and 5th strings being out of tune. The store swapped it with one right out of the box and the luthier said it had the same production line problems...the bridge was not correctly lined up with the strings (not perpendicular) and he said he would never be able to get the intonation right.
Playability and Feel:
nice feel, soft easy action. Some buzz
Tone:
tone is a little thin, but amplified it sounds nice.
Finish:
great finish, beautiful colors
Skill Level:
Pro-Rock Star
Do you own this product?:
yes