Dan from Federal Way, WA, USA
Subject:
Best Ibanez I've played yet
Quality:
I haven't had it for very long, but it hasn't dissapointed me yet.
Overall:
This is my third Ibanez, and the best one so far. This guitar even passes my Steve Vai model in playability and overall sound output. For electric guitars, Ibanez is my second choice only behind BC Rich.
Playability and Feel:
I can fly up and down the fretboard with no resistance.
Tone:
I would say bright with some dark undertones. This guitar can kick out 80's heavy metal tones quite well.
Finish:
The paint job / color scheme and design are beautiful.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Do you own this product?:
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Quality:
I accidentally dropped it down a set of stairs and it didnt even scratch it. It sounds the same.
Sound:
Amazing, but would be outstanding if it had a blackstar amp to play with.
Overall:
I love this guitar. I own two les pauls and a washburn and this is my favorite due to the sound. It has an amazing tone to it and is a well built guitar. I have owned this guitar for two years.
Playability and Feel:
You can play very fast on this guitar. Way faster than my washburn and les pauls.
Finish:
The paint job is sexy. The pick guard looks really slick with it.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
William Ashworth from Royston, GA USA
Subject:
Still my main guitar
Quality:
First rate quality love it
Reliability:
really reliable
Overall:
3 years and still my number 1 go to guitar.
Playability and Feel:
Love the weight, light enough for extended playing, yet heavy enough to know your really holding something solid.
Finish:
no problems of any kind.
Action:
alttle off but a quick fix.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Pedro Flores Ziese de Oliveira from Orlando, FL , USA
pedroziese@gmail.com
Subject:
Simply the best, within the price range
Overall:
This guitar is AWESOME. It's underpriced for what it's worth, an awesome guitar who will catch up with any expectations.
I recommend!
Playability and Feel:
Comfortable to play with.
Finish:
Neat and professional.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
1/26/2011
Mick Mars from over seas
Reliability:
lotts of scraches from dropping it on stage alot
Playability and Feel:
plays like a dream
Finish:
could use a hint of black
Skill Level:
Pro-Rock Star
Do you own this product?:
lots of them
Date submitted:
10-11-2010
Brad from Jacksonville, Fla
Quality:
It's decent, but the neck has a "cheap" feel to it. Experienced players will know what I'm talking about.
Reliability:
This is my second one and it will not stay in tune. I'm going to try a hipshot tremsetter as a last resort.
Overall:
Decent, but not stageworthy
Playability and Feel:
Really fast neck with low action right out of the box. It just wont stay in tune due to the floating trem. I do a LOT of string bending and the amount of string lag during a bend is unbelievable. Also, if you do any dive bombing, don't expect this thing to come back to perfect zero because it wont ( at least not every time)
Tone:
Everything from bright to dark and clean to mean, sweet singing distortion.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
5/20/2010
Mr. from Pennsylvania
Subject:
My girlfriend picked it out and i love it !
Quality:
It seems to be made well . This is my first tremelo guitar so im still getting use to that but otherwise good.
Sound:
The middle single coil pick up has some static but other than that it sonds great threw my line 6 spider amp.
Reliability:
Ive only had it for 2 months but so far so good.
Overall:
Nice guitar all around .
Playability and Feel:
It really feels good in your hands. The Wizard neck is slim and fast .
Tone:
I like the infinity humbuckers . The middle single coil pick up has a buzz as peviously stated. That was the only let down in the sound dept. for me.
Finish:
White took a little getting use to but it grew on me fast. Especially with the black hardware . Looks nice. I noticed some rough edges but only on the back everything else is good.
Action:
Action was set nice and low out of the box. It was pretty much ready to play with just a few minor adjustments.
Do you own this product?:
Yes for 2 months
Semi-Pro Studio Player from Virginia
Subject:
Nice Entry Level Axe
Quality:
I've owned this model for 2 years. The first one I got from AMS came with a split neck. When I called they immediately sent out a replacement. Thanks AMS for taking care of your customers.
Sound:
The tone is nice. It's build for metal music. I would prefer the pickups to be hotter but you get what you pay for.
Reliability:
The guitar stands up well over time. It will last for several years of gigs.
Overall:
This guitar is a nice way to start off in the world of hard rock. If you've been playing for any length of time I would suggest you look at something with a little better quality.
Playability and Feel:
I felt that the Wizard II neck was a bit wide for my preference. It is very thin which helps when you're reaching for certain licks but can be a bit annoying when your chording.
Tone:
The tone is bright and the pickups are a bit thin. If you're gonna be using this guitar for any length of time I would suggest switching out the pickups.
Finish:
The finish is very nice. I love the contrast the pickguard has with the body.
Action:
The action is fast but again it's build for metal music. I wouldn't suggest using it for any country gigs.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
March 2010
Louis Schulte from Cincinnati Ohio
lschulte@cinci.rr.com
Quality:
Very well made...
Sound:
I was pleasantly surprised at the variety and quality of sound that comes from this Guitar.
Reliability:
Too soon to tell, but this seems very well made and I'm sure with proper care it will outlast me.
Overall:
I really love this guitar.. It is a real pleasure to play and hear... Truly a real Value for a player at any level...
Playability and Feel:
This guitar will satisfy nearly any style of Music played on it.
Tone:
Bright and Clean...But it really can get down and Dirty and sounds killer...
Action:
The guitar was well set up for 9's but I prefer 10's so it did need some slight adjustment..
Skill Level:
Pro-Rock Star
Do you own this product?:
Yes AMS of Course...
fanoneusa from Lansing, Michigan
Subject:
This guitar rocks!
Quality:
Excellent quality and dependability
Sound:
Does everything I want it to
Overall:
Great guitar for the price
Playability and Feel:
This is a wider neck than I have used before, but has a great feel and is very fast
Tone:
Capable of a wide range of tones
Action:
excellent out of the box
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
9/22-2009
Kernel from NY, USA
Quality:
Mine looks and plays sweet all around. However, I've seen others at different stores where the binding along the fretboard (both sides) looks scratched/dinged/dirty and the fret wires are either protruding slightly or recessed slightly.
Reliability:
Hasn't let me down yet.
Overall:
The only thing I nocited is that there is a "crack" or "click" sound every once in a while from mine that I think comes from the neck - almost like a stress relief movement of wood rubbing wood or the pickguard, but it hasn't affected playability. This may it is a year old since I bought it from AMS.
Playability and Feel:
Action is greeat with just a little buzz here and there; balance is nice.
Tone:
Sounds great to me whatever I'm playing.
Finish:
The White & Black with the peralized pick guard is awesome.
Action:
Low enough for me.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
06/02/2009
Chip D from Lancaster
lil302000@yahoo.com
Subject:
Nice guitar for the price
Quality:
Overall the finish is nice paint was nice looking, but I gave the finish a four. At the bottom of the pick guard where it comes to a sharp point it stuck up about a 1/16th of an inch. This caused a concern because when I polish my guitar after use the cloth could catch on it and break the point off the pick guard. I fixed it by removing the screw an placing a few drops of CLR (superglue) behind the pick guard and putting the screw back in a little less tighter.
Reliability:
Seems to be good so far. No buzzing nice low action from the factory, good intonation, no rough frets along the edge of the neck, and seems to be staying in tune.
Overall:
I like this guitar, the pick ups are warm and have a nice tone great for 70s and 80s rock. I think if you would like to play really heavy metal you would want to change to hotter pick ups, the stock ones are not bad though.
Playability and Feel:
The neck and action are great.
Tone:
warm and good for hard rock as well as clean channel plying.
Finish:
paint was great no blemishes or orange peal.
Action:
Low straight out of the box nice guitar to learn on.
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
02/15/2009