Behringer iAXE393 USB Electric Guitar

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Overall User Ratings

Overall: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :..  8.4 out of 10 Features: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  8 out of 10
Quality: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  9 out of 10 Value: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10
I Want It: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :..  8.3 out of 10 Sound: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  8 out of 10
Ease of Use: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  9 out of 10 Support: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :..  .  7.5 out of 10

Individual User Reviews

Overall: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  7 out of 10
Features: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  9 out of 10
Quality: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  9 out of 10
Value: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10
I Want It: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  7 out of 10
Sound: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  7 out of 10
Ease of Use: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  8 out of 10
Support: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  .  .  5 out of 10

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"Not bad.."

Feature:
The package is packed with all kind of stuff for new players. It has strap(sometimes makes your neck itchy..) 3 picks (soft, medium and hard)but they got no grip, so when you play fast they might slip off if u dont hold it tight.. what else? the disk with 3 virtual amps, and ASIO driver. Thanks to the ASIO you will have really short sound latency(i get about 17ms) 3 demo virtual amps dont have much features, but it should be enough for starters. Also, you get either one of amps for free you just need to register at native instruments site and choose your product, then you will need to use your gift code to purchase amp, and you will get the code in your email in a minute.. But i never actually used them that much. I use Guitar Rig(latest one) and amplitube 2. Another feature that i love is that you can hook the guitar to the amp. USB cable is included(though you might wanna buy the longer one), usb adapter is built in.. oh, also, you might wanna buy a pair of headphones wih 1/4 jack. Or if you have Line-in port in your PC's sound card you can use it too BUT ONLY AS SOUND OUTPUT! If u will hook it up through line in, you will be able to hear the sound from your pc speakers.

Quality:
Guitar is well-made. Not perfect though, but still.. The finish looks neat, the neck is smooth and thin. pickups look cheapo, you might want to change them(especially if youwant to play heavy music)

Value:
Good price. Nothing can compete it.

Desirability:
looks like regular guitar. Dont know why i didnt buy one that looks like the heavy-metal one =\ oh well..

Sound:
The only reason i gave overal 7 is just because of sound.. If you thinking about playing heavy music on it-forget about it, beacause you will get headaches with the sound setup.. I play about 2 meters away from my pc(farthest i can get..) and when you set input sond on high(for distortion) the pickups catch computer sound(coolers, videocard, hard drive..etc). Thinking of changing 3rd pickup(closest to the bridge) for a double one..

Ease of Use:
To squeeze a good sound out of it, it requires some practice to set up the virtual amp

Support:
I asked the custumer support if i could hook the guitar up to Vista pc, they said that i cant.. They lied. It works great on vista. Al lyou need to do is get another amp software..

Overall:
I will stay with this guitar until it breaks =P.. The least things i dont like is pickup set. secont worst thing is the shape.. but hey, lot of people-lot of opinions :D

User: a customer from sbcglobal.net

Submitted: 2/5/2008

Style of Music: ROKKKKK

Location: West Hollywood, CA, U.S.A

Overall: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  9 out of 10
Features: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10
Quality: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10
Value: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10
I Want It: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10
Sound: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10
Ease of Use: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10
Support: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10

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"YES ON USB! SUPER YES ON COMPUTER AMPS!"

Feature:
I like the fact that it has a USB connector- I don't have the guitar yet- but I would like to use it for my friend's and my gaming projects- for recording the guitar sound. Also- the computer amps look good- even if you can only have 1 of the 3 after the 30 day trial. If you want more computer amps- its possible to find some online somehow- I mean- your using a computer to read it anyways. Look down for more info.

Value:
Its cheap to buy, and Getting an adapter for the usb is murder otherwize.

Desirability:
I Want this guitar. The black one catches my interest. Also- its possible to get more amps than the 3 demo amps given- look down for it.

Overall:
I gave it a 9 because I like this guitar just as much as I like the number nice. It meets my musical goal, and it comes with 1 of 3 computerized amps.- which isn't all that needed because its possible to obtain these computer amps via free or share ware. I can't give you any sites for the amps- but just look on google or something to find it. I'm sure you will ;)

User: a customer from gmail.com

Submitted: 4/2/2007

Style of Music: Jazz, Games, Rock, Alternative, metal- you name it i'll try it

Location: Daily city, CA, USA

Overall: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  9 out of 10
Features: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  9 out of 10
Quality: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  9 out of 10
Value: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10
I Want It: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  9 out of 10
Sound: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  9 out of 10
Ease of Use: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10
Support: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: 10 out of 10

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"$100? That's all??"

Feature:
Solidly built, powerful single coil pickups pack a wallop. Tone knobs are a tiny bit scratchy, but that is of little importance. They throw in a strap and even a few picks!

Quality:
This is no toy. It is a quality instrument worthy of studio recording.

Value:
I don't see how Behringer makes money off of this thing. It's such a great instrument, for so few pennies.

Desirability:
The USB part really makes the deal.

Sound:
This guitar sounds and feels every bit as good as any of my guitars that are a few hundred dollars more expensive.

Ease of Use:
The neck is thin and smooth as can be. Very easy on smaller hands. USB, headphone and analog audio jacks work flawlessly.

Support:
You are not going to believe this, but I'll write it anyway. My dog ate my installation CD. Yes, really. I called Behringer US, and they were happy to send me, free of charge, another CD. Very friendly and accommodating.

Overall:
This guitar will be part of my studio for a long time. Actually, right now it's in my bedroom, hooked up to this PC, for those late-night inspirations.

User: a customer from gmail.com

Submitted: 11/17/2006

Style of Music: rock, blues, metal

Location: Fairfax, VA USA

Overall: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  .  .  5 out of 10
Features: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  .  .  .  4 out of 10
Quality: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  .  .  .  4 out of 10
Value: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  .  .  .  4 out of 10
I Want It: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  7 out of 10
Sound: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  7 out of 10
Ease of Use: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  7 out of 10
Support: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: .  .  .  7 out of 10

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"guitar but software is only trial version"

Feature:
REPLY FROM BEHRINGER ABOUT "INCLUDED SOFTWARE" The guitar comes with a CD Rom of software and demos of three Native Instruments 'guitar combo' software programs (all of which run as a 'trial' for 30 days, and you can choose to register one of them 'permanently' if you like). However since the USB interface built into the guitar shows up as a standard USB audio interface you can also use the guitar as an audio 'source' for other software of your choice. The software is $100 at some sites after 30 days so doubles the price of the guitar if you want the software too.

Desirability:
i WOULD LIKE TO HAVE IT TO TRY. But quite disappointed that software is only a 30 day trial.

Support:
SINCE I RECEIVED A REASONABLY QUICK ANSWER TO REPLIES -- PERHAPS SERVICE WOULD BE AS GOOD

User: a customer from yahoo.com

Submitted: 7/12/2006

Style of Music: Christian Gospel

Location: Centreville, NB, Canada