Subject
Best out there
By: DAVE SCHMINKE from 1927 QUEENSWOOD DR J-202
Submitted: 1/20/2013
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Well made and then some. Saw some Jackson "fan" criticize the wizard necks of Ibanez guits as FLIMSY. Duh, you gotta be kidding. The guitar has A TITANIUM REINFORCED neck. What do you want to do with it? Play fast or use the guitar as a sledge hammer. The wizard necks are unreal. Better than any other guitar necks around and this guitar is better overall than any of 5 strats I have. I only have one Jackson and the neck on that 2000 dollar "mistake" is like a woman with fat legs. Don't like it too much; plus the Jackson soloist is over priced, in my opinion.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Too early to tell, BUT I have an Ibanez S body from the 1990s and it has held up very well. AS well as my strats.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
Definitely well made. Stays in tune nicely and I love the wizard neck. I play some very difficult versions of numerous scales that I "rollup" while tapping and the neck on this guitar makes the process faster and allows me to play some things I couldn't on other guitars.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Feels fine. I DON'T like the closeness of the volume knob. But have gotten use to it. My only knock on it.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
One can get plenty of variation. I tend to use top end Marshalls and the amp plays a bigger role in the tone, anyway.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Exceptional
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Very good. I haven't had anyadjustments made. I like "it" low and it's fine the way it came.
Subject
EXCELLENT GUITAR, SOUND AND LOOKS
By: THE HAWK from FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, anonmyous43456
Submitted: 12/15/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
VERY WILL MAKE. SOLID AND GOOD LOOKING.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
OWN IT ONE WEEK BUT IT WILL HOLD UP.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
ONE OF THE BEST GUITARS I OWN
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
REALLY GOOD PLAYABILITY WITH THE IBANEZ THIN NECK IT'S A DREAM TO PLAY.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
YOU CAN REALLY CRANK IT UP WITH THE EMG PICKUPS.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
GRAT PAINT JOB. LOOKS GREAT IN BLACK.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
ACTION WAS PERFECT RIGHT OUT OF THE BOX.
Subject
Metal Masterpiece but capable of so much more
By: J. King from Calgary, Canada
Submitted: 10/3/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Miyagi quality. Fine craftsmanship, built rock solid. Everything you expect from a Prestige - I doubt this guitar will ever let you down.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Had mine for 1yr and no issues at all - I think it's getting better!
General
Your general opinion of this product.
Absolutely Brilliant! Masterfully crafted, infinitely playable and sounds amazing
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
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
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
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
How did the stain or paint job look?
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
How was the action out of the box?
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.
Subject
Awsome!!!!
By: Tim from Texas
Submitted: 2/13/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Very pro construction. Should last a life time with good care.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Bilt like a BSH
General
Your general opinion of this product.
This is truly a dream guitar. It plays and looks fantastic!!!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Well balences and light. The super wizard neck is freakin bada$$
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Warm and well defined.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Paint is great. I got the white and didnt realize it had gold flake in the paint. It gives it class!!!
Action
How was the action out of the box?
The set up was very good, had to raise the neck pickup up a hair. Intonation and action was right on.
Subject
Five star
By: Jlh from Pleasanton ca. USA
Submitted: 2/5/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Top quality. All details
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Just got it.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
Everything I was expecting and then some!! Worth every penny!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Mind blowing feel. I haven't been able to put it down. Great job!
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Very response. Endless
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Better than the picture
Nice surprise
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Top notch. Great setup. The "team J craft" guys know what there doing!!
Subject
Great Guitar
By: Don painter from United States
Submitted: 11/24/2010
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
General
Your general opinion of this product.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Subject
Solid guitar, love it
By: from
Submitted: 7/20/2010
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Not sure, just got it.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Not sure yet, just got it, but it looks to be a quality instrument.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
Overall I absolutely love this guitar. Great feel, tone, quality, what more can I say?
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
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!
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Perfect!
Action
How was the action out of the box?
A little high for my taste, but it was an easy adjustment.
Subject
I love this guitar!
By: Milo from West Haven, Utah
Submitted: 6/5/2010
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
An almost perfect guitar in my opinion. The JEM is the only Ibanez that i like more but it costs an extra grand.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Had it for two months and all is well. The trem can take some serious abuse and stay in tune.
General
Your general opinion of this product.
This thing has exceeded all of my expectations. I like it better than my JS1000.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Plays awesome and everything is right where it should be. no buzz or noise at all.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Sweet and powerful.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Got the Galaxy White and find it hard to look away.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Sweet plays like a dream. Nice and fast.