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Surprised!
By: KPB
Submitted: 2/24/2023
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Very surprised by the feel and playability at this price point. Only 4 stars due to the sharp frets but not complaining for less than $200. Much better than I expected!
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Decent quality for price point
By: Mel Lewis
Submitted: 1/24/2022
1 person found this review helpful.
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A little fret sprout, but a good full sound. Very resonant and clear. Definitely a great choice for someone looking for an affordable beginner/intermediate parlor style guitar.
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Okay for the Money
By: Wes
Submitted: 8/27/2021
1 person found this review helpful.
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Guitar need a full setup with received. Also, the frets needed a dressing. It plays very well with these treatments.
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Ok, I really had no intention of writing a review on this guitar before I received it but, here I a...
By: Randall
Submitted: 8/14/2021
2 people found this review helpful.
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Ok, I really had no intention of writing a review on this guitar before I received it but, here I am... My expectations were marginal for a $150. Chinese guitar, let me be honest, I'm not a fan! (In fact, time will tell if it stays at 5 star status...) So, I needed a "parlor" style for small room gathering type of stuff. With great hesitation, I just picked one! PROS: Out of the box (!!!), it was amazing! Here is why, this is what really matters to a guitar player... Play-ability, tone, sustain! On all three, 5 stars! I was pleasantly stunned by all three, wasn't expecting that! (the fact is: a real guitar player knows when a guitar "sings" and when it doesn't, this one does!)... The neck is nicely finished, string highth is perfect! (4/64") as well as the nut highth (.018), There is no buzzing! ... Fret ends are well done, no sprout at all (yet). Sustain and tone is quite impressive for a small body guitar (really!!). The things that don't matter so much: it comes with an extra bridge and bridge pin! No cosmetic flaws on this guitar! Binding on the guitar at the heal joint, neck joint, at the nut, is crisp, clean, perfect! Glue joints on the bracing were clean; visually, the bridge is tight to the body! CONS: In the realms of "perfection" the nut is the tiniest (maybe .02mm) shifted to the treble side, yes you can feel it with your thumb and first finger but doesn't negate all the "pros"! When I change the strings I'll pop the nut and re-glue it perfectly... frets are slightly "gritty", that's not a real flaw, it's a $150. guitar! And yes, the "feel" of the tuners are cheap but functional... At the end of it all, I wish I had a guitar like this when I started playing! Your experience may be different, I am ecstatic with this purchase, I'm confident I got one of the good ones!! (that being said), time will tell the rest of this story... Buying guitars online is at best, a "crapshoot", Hope this helps! Stick with a great online store like AMC... Exceptional return policy and customer service! Cheers...
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Great build for the price
By: Baker
Submitted: 3/9/2021
1 person found this review helpful.
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Great guitar. Well built. Nice size for travel. Cool bluesy tone.
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It is a really good value.
By: Steven
Submitted: 12/10/2019
1 person found this review helpful.
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I purchased this for my son as his first guitar. I was aware of the brand name but I was skeptical on the price. I was shocked on how well made this guitar really is. I would definitely recommend this guitar for a new to intermediate player.
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Quality at an affordable price
By: Korystephenson
Submitted: 12/10/2019
1 person found this review helpful.
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Great sales and service. If you're looking for your go to for any jam session or get together this is it.
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Compared to the AVN1 and original L1
By: GearJunky
Submitted: 5/22/2014
14 people found this review helpful.
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I have just acquired both the PN15 and AVN1 from AMS, so I figured a comparison was in order. I actually have a 1930/1931 Gibson L1 to also throw into the mix.
First off, I love the L1, and the PN15 comes the closest to this guitar as it has a thinner top, and does not have binding on the headstock, but does everywhere else, and the L1 only has binding on the body top and bottom.
The L1 has great tone, but due the the thin materials used, you cannot use anything over .010-.047's on it or you will rip the bridge out; I know, because I have done it! With this said, we will leave the L1 behind.
The PN15 again has a thinner top, but is made almost exactly like the AVN1. The PN15 has a brighter tone I contribute to this thinner top plate. The PN15 is very well made, and even with the cheap cast tuners plays just as well as it's more expensive cousin. The frets are well finished and you don't get any finger rash. The action was a bit high on both the PN15 and AVN1, but that is what the truss rod is for.
Great quality for the price.
A steal
Very comfortable to play and is feels exactly like the AVN1
Brighter than the AVN1, but is very full for a parlor.
Finish is flawless
I have Samick, Gibson, and Ibanez parlors, and I would have to give it to Ibanez.
Action a bit high, but within truss rod adjustment.