PAT from NOWHERE VILLE USA
Subject:
BEST GUITAR IVE EVER PLAYED
Quality:
EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MADE...TOP NOTCH ....IBANEZ IS BY FAR THE BEST GUITAR IN MY BOOK AND IVE PLAYED MANY DIFFERENT MODELS AND BRANDS. SEEMS SOLID BUT CANT SAY HOW DEPENDABLE AS I JUST GOT IT.
Reliability:
CANT SAY JUST RECEIVED BUT LOOKS SOLID AND SHOULD LAST A LONG TIME ..PROBABLY OUTLIVE ME
Overall:
FANTASTIC EVERYTHING THEY SAY ABOUT A PRESTIGE IS TRUE AND SOME. THIS IS BY FAR THE SMOOTHEST NECK ITS LIKE BUTTER TO PLAY...CANT SEEM TO PUT IT DOWN BUY THIS GUITAR,,,
Playability and Feel:
PERFECT YOU WONT WANT TO PUT IT DOWN THE CONTROLS ARE SMOOTHE AND QUITE AND PERFESCTLY PLACED THIS IS A PLAYERS GUITAR. PERFECTLY BALANCED AND NOT HEAVY ..JUST RIGHT. BUY THIS GUITAR YOU WONT BE DISSAPOINTED
Tone:
A TONE MONSTER FROM SMOOTHE TO ROCKZILLA IN A FLASH A WIDE RANGE OF TONE..THE PICKUPS ARE VERY NICE AND IM VERY PICKY ABOUT MY TONE
Finish:
BEAUTIFUL PAINT JOB PICTURE DOES NOT DO IT JUSTICE I GOT THE ROADSTER ORANGE AND YOU CAN SMELL THE PEEL BUY THIS GUITAR
Do you own this product?:
YES
THE HAWK from FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
Subject:
EXCELLENT GUITAR, SOUND AND LOOKS
Quality:
VERY WILL MAKE. SOLID AND GOOD LOOKING.
Sound:
EMG'S MAKE IT HAPPEN. GREAT TONE
Reliability:
OWN IT ONE WEEK BUT IT WILL HOLD UP.
Overall:
ONE OF THE BEST GUITARS I OWN
Playability and Feel:
REALLY GOOD PLAYABILITY WITH THE IBANEZ THIN NECK IT'S A DREAM TO PLAY.
Tone:
YOU CAN REALLY CRANK IT UP WITH THE EMG PICKUPS.
Finish:
GRAT PAINT JOB. LOOKS GREAT IN BLACK.
Action:
ACTION WAS PERFECT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
YES
Date submitted:
12/15/2011
J. King from Calgary, Canada
Subject:
Metal Masterpiece but capable of so much more
Quality:
Miyagi quality. Fine craftsmanship, built rock solid. Everything you expect from a Prestige - I doubt this guitar will ever let you down.
Sound:
Extremely wide range in tones available (Not just for shredding) 5-way switch with Tone Zone, Air Norton and True Velvet DiMarzios provide a plethora of tone options
Reliability:
Had mine for 1yr and no issues at all - I think it's getting better!
Overall:
Absolutely Brilliant! Masterfully crafted, infinitely playable and sounds amazing
Playability and Feel:
For it's sleek style it still feels solid with a little bit of heft. Super Wizard neck w/ maple fretboard truly is magic - smooth, slick, extremely thin and built for speed. Slightly larger width feels amazingly comfortable in my larger hands.
My only real criticism of an otherwise wonderful instrument: volume knob is poorly placed - a little too close to the edge of my hand but does make for easy access while playing. Controls and switch feel a little stiff but actually help avoid accidental setting changes.
Tone:
Thick and crunchy but surprisingly warm and rounded as well - wide dynamic range. Tone Zone in the bridge is just hot enough for me but real high output fans might not be sastified. Air Norton in the neck position is deep and warm. The True Velvet in the middle adds brightness but is fairly quiet and creates a noticeable change in output volume when switching out of the bridge position.
Finish:
Striking look and finish. Mine is Galaxy White with subtle gold flecks. Basswood, so be careful regarding "dings" - mine's 1 yr old and still looks like new
Action:
Great setup. Action is designed for speed. Mine could even be lowered but I like it right where it is. Trem system (edge-zero with ZPS3)takes a beating and never goes out of tune.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Fortunately, yes
Date submitted:
2011-10-03
Tim from Texas
Quality:
Very pro construction. Should last a life time with good care.
Sound:
Warmer than I expected, reminds me of an 80s kramer on the bridge and a strat on the neck. Very responcive to your playing.
Reliability:
Bilt like a BSH
Overall:
This is truly a dream guitar. It plays and looks fantastic!!!
Playability and Feel:
Well balences and light. The super wizard neck is freakin bada$$
Tone:
Warm and well defined.
Finish:
Paint is great. I got the white and didnt realize it had gold flake in the paint. It gives it class!!!
Action:
The set up was very good, had to raise the neck pickup up a hair. Intonation and action was right on.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Jlh from Pleasanton ca. USA
Quality:
Top quality. All details
Sound:
Perfect balance. Whatever I want it to do.....it does.....nice!
Reliability:
Just got it.
Overall:
Everything I was expecting and then some!! Worth every penny!
Playability and Feel:
Mind blowing feel. I haven't been able to put it down. Great job!
Tone:
Very response. Endless
Finish:
Better than the picture
Nice surprise
Action:
Top notch. Great setup. The "team J craft" guys know what there doing!!
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Don painter from United States
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
yes
Subject:
Solid guitar, love it
Quality:
Not sure, just got it.
Sound:
Outstanding. The 5 way selector switch gives you options galore and produces some really mellow tones.
Reliability:
Not sure yet, just got it, but it looks to be a quality instrument.
Overall:
Overall I absolutely love this guitar. Great feel, tone, quality, what more can I say?
Playability and Feel:
The neck is so fast it's unbelievable. Super thin and fast. The guitar overall is a little heavy, but that's fine, it's rock solid!
Action:
A little high for my taste, but it was an easy adjustment.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
7/20/2010
Milo from West Haven, Utah
Subject:
I love this guitar!
Quality:
An almost perfect guitar in my opinion. The JEM is the only Ibanez that i like more but it costs an extra grand.
Sound:
Awesome. Each pickup serves it's respective role perfectly. The Tone Zone is especially nice.
Reliability:
Had it for two months and all is well. The trem can take some serious abuse and stay in tune.
Overall:
This thing has exceeded all of my expectations. I like it better than my JS1000.
Playability and Feel:
Plays awesome and everything is right where it should be. no buzz or noise at all.
Tone:
Sweet and powerful.
Finish:
Got the Galaxy White and find it hard to look away.
Action:
Sweet plays like a dream. Nice and fast.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Steven from New baltimore michigan
Quality:
Great quality, no issues
Sound:
The tone is amazing,, these pick ups are what the doctor ordered, this is why I bought the guitar!
Reliability:
Only had it for 4 months but It's built like a concrete wall !!!
Overall:
This guitar is perfect ! Sounds Incredible, plays awesome, looks awesome, sounds flawless !!
Playability and Feel:
Very smooth fast neck, play's Incredible, you really canno't put the axe down once you start playing !
Tone:
The tone zone is wright on ! pure rock, warm, great sound, powerfull.
Finish:
Great finish perfect !
Action:
Very fast, nice action
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
AxleGrease from Wapakoneta,OH. U.S.A.
Quality:
Yes..appears very well made. Can't say how dependable as I've only had it a few months
Sound:
I,m not usually using the middle or bridge pickups, because I rock way to hard for them, but the nut pickup (Tone Zone) is sweet. Just as chunky as any...harmonics,sustain,shredding,screaming leads.Does em all.
Reliability:
I,ve only had it about 4 or 5 months. Have to get back with you on this.
Overall:
Great instrument.
Playability and Feel:
I have some Gibsons and it is alot lighter then them. Balance of the Guitar is fantastic.The playability of it is very fast...Once I thought I saw sparks in between my fingers and the fret board. Controls are easy to get at...a little stiff, but I guess in concert format with the vibration and all you want them to stay where you put them.
Tone:
I don't usually use the middle or bridge pickups,but the nut bridge is super. HEAVY
Action:
Great out of the box, but if you go to different strings or heavier ones you have to adjust.
Skill Level:
Pro-Rock Star
Do you own this product?:
I owne this product
Frank Sylvester from Chillicothe, OH, USA
franksylvester@hotmail.com
Quality:
This is one of the best built guitars I've ever seen! Classics may be cool because of the history, but, other than some hand built guitars (and very few of them), the new Prestiges are light years ahead!
Sound:
Always a compromise with pickups, but this guitar has a very good range.
Reliability:
I've only had it just over a month, but it's an Ibanez Prestige, unless you break it, it's not going to break.
Overall:
Amazing instrument! Built for real players! There's not really a spot for it here, but I have to mention, the case and little features (allen wrench holder on head, adjustability and quality of bridge) are really, really nice!
Playability and Feel:
Here's where the Prestige series shines! This thing just inspires you to play like you never have before! If you buy one, make sure you set aside a few hours at least when no one will bother you, so you can just play for the joy of it!
Tone:
Like I said it's always a compromise, the bridge pickup is not the hottest, but with a pedal or the right amp, you can get a huge range out of this thing! The first guitar I've bought in years that I didn't change the pickups right away!
Action:
Not bad, had to lower it a little, but I didn't have to adjust the truss rod.
Do you own this product?:
Yes
kDog from Plano, TX
Subject:
My New Favorite Axe!
Quality:
Superb, I'm sure! My only concern -- which is a small issue with my other Prestige (which happens to have the Galaxy Black finish)
Reliability:
I'm sure it will stand the test of time.
Overall:
This guitar is everything it's cracked up to be. It's my second Prestige purchase, and this one is looks, feels, plays, and sounds exactly as described.
Playability and Feel:
The neck is awesome, like all Prestige Wizard necks, but this one is even more exceptional with maple fretboard (and because it's called a "Super Wizard", I guess)! It's as smooth as a baby's butt. Also, all of the knobs and controls are high-quality and nice and tight.
Tone:
A great pickup combination -- three different pickups, all of which have tones that complement the others. The in-between switch positions also sound very nice, like having five pickups! Played clean, they are truly warm enough to play jazz, but the bridge and middle pickups can get twangy enough for country. Not Tele twangy, of course, but bright enough to get by. Played dirty, they're very round, thick, and crunchy -- not excessively bright and buzzy like a lot of so-called "shredder" guitar pickups.
Finish:
The Galaxy White finish is white with just a hint of light silver metal flake mixed in, which is so subtle that it doesn't show up in the pictures. Very cool, and exactly what I expected. My only concern will be how well the paint resists bumps and other minor abuse. My other Prestige - which has the Galaxy Black finish - chipped very easily on the back end when it slipped off a stand its butt hit the floor. So, be careful and don't bump an floors, walls, or the instruments of your bandmates!
Action:
For the first time ever, this thing had a very playable setup right out of the box! Nice, low action, and it was even still in tune!
Do you own this product?:
Yes