Overall User Ratings

"THE SOUND CHAMELEON. HEAR IT CHANGE WITH THE MOOD."

Feature:
It is a guitar with lots of great choice setings with no faults, but one of the main features is the sooth gliding hammer (tremelo). The use of it will make an applause wherever it is played. All features are top notch.

Quality:
This guitar is exquisitely designed with an excellent style. There is not one fault or blemish, it is sturdy so will not break without a fight, you could take it anyhere and not be embarrased, and it will probably outlive its owner. Brilliant.

Value:
This guitar is my baby. I take it wherever I can and it is my pride and joy. Normally I would have to get a Les Paul to think this, but instead I got a cheaper guitar that grants my every wish.

Desirability:
This is very beautiful. Its Ocean Blue glints in the light giving a calming feel. It grabs you. It is art in its own way and its design shows the pinpoint accuracy in the craftmanship of it. It brings a tear to my eyes.

Sound:
This guitar has a range of expressions,depending on the way you use it. It can be very mellow on one setting whereas heavy and steely on another. It is as though it reads your mind and fits in with whatever style you want to play. It is great for rythm guitar playing, but shows much greater skill in lead solos. Playing with it live is the greatest experience. Even the dullest crowd will appreciate the smooth sound and will be bloen away when you put it into overdrive. A truly magnificent guitar.

Support:
The company I have heard give all of the support possible, but I have never had enquiries about the product. My friend though had a faulty amp from the company and he got a replacement plus refund. Bravo Ibanez!

Overall:
I will never change this guitar as long as I live. You could offer me any replacement or any amount of money and I still would never leave its side. If it was stolen I would just replace it. I wish I had heard of this guitar before I bought my first guitar (Fender Telecaster)then I would have found my love earlier. I love most its adaptable sound and its beautiful design and there is nothing I dislike about it. Amazing.

"A modern-day classic"

Feature:
Two humbuckers, a selector switch, two volume and two tone knobs, AND an excellent Bigsby-style tremolo. The reviewer in "Guitar Player" disliked the position of the selector switch (between the pickguard and volume knob), but I find the positioning perfect as I have yet to accidentally hit the switch as can often happen with Les Paul-style switch positioning. The two volume and two tone knobs allow for an infinite variety of blended tones, and the hybrid floating roller/tune-o-matic bridge is a great addition to the tremolo--excellent tuning stability.

Quality:
What can I say? The fit and finish are flawless. Pearloid inlays, full neck, body and f-hole binding--all without any gaps or glue. The frets are well-set and finished with no rough edges. A solid, well-made guitar that seems made to last for decades. Absolutely dependable for use on the road. This guitar compares favorably to guitars in the $1,500+ range.

Value:
This product is at least worth DOUBLE the price. Plays better than an Epiphone Riviera.

Desirability:
S-E-X-Y. The only cosmetic change I would make is to change the speed knobs to Gretsch or Telecaster-style knobs.

Sound:
The guitar is very responsive to touch dynamics. It excells in producing full, rounded jazz tones, but is also excellent for country twang, blues, and rock-a-billy. Played through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, aFender Champ 12, a Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier, a Bad Cat, and a portable Yamaha AA5, the guitar produced a superb range of sounds, from clean to dirty (think Gretsch 6120). The hollow body does produce feedback though, so you'll need to fill the f-holes or make some other accommodation for live performance.

Support:
I've had no problems, and don't expect any, so I am unable to answer this question. I do expect that Ibanez will fully back this great product.

Overall:
This one's a keeper. I expect to keep it as long as I live. I chose it because it was better-made and better-sounding, than any other guitar of this style in this price range and beyond. Of course, I'm always searching for other guitars; one guitar (or ten) is never enough. If it were stolen, I would definitely replace it with the same model--something I would not say about many guitars.

"Great guitar for beginners and pros alike....good job Ibanez!"

Feature:
Not really many features, 4 knobs, 3-way switch, no complaints there, good mellow sounding pickups suit this guitar well. My only complaint is that the whammy bar takes it out of tune.

Quality:
Flawless quality....gorgeous guitar!

Value:
Great value. It's an awesome hollow body guitar that's very versatile.

Desirability:
Gorgeous finish, amazing clean sound. You'll fall in love with this beauty instantly.

Sound:
Amazing deep clean sound especially on the neck pickup. Distorted the mid frequences are very obvious and it tends to sound really bity and less crunchy (hard to explain) still sounds best with neck pickup. The Clarity on this guitar is amazing! Runs with Hammer-ons have never been that well defined. Strike a chord and if one strings even a tad out of tuen you'll known, that's how clear the sound is. Unplugged, you get sound, but an accoustic is better.

Ease of Use:
Good action, but the cutaway is a bit too small for me. Big body size takes getting used to.

Support:
I still don't have a case for this guitar.....hurry up Ibanez!

Overall:
Even though the whammy bar is not practical and the distorted tones tend to be mid heavy the clean sound and amazing finish more than make up for it. This is an amazing guitar!

"Sound and style like this usually cost the big bucks!"

Feature:
I love the bigsby-style trem and tailpiece (licensed from gretsch, so they're the next-best thing.) solid and functional like they're supposed to be. The roller-bridge gives you plenty of versatility in setup, and it's relatively easy to adjust. The knobs and pickguard aren't very creative, but they do what they're supposed to. The selector switch is inconveniently positioned, but not a heartbreaker.

Quality:
Looks are a "10", if you ask me. Fit and finish are excellent. The wood is good for what you pay. Everything is pretty solidly put together though the pickguard could be a little more secure. The issue here is the tuners. The factory tuners on this guitar are weak and the instrument is easily pulled out of tune when you use the tremolo or even if you bend aggresively. (If you add the price of replacement tuners, you're still getting a good deal.)

Value:
I got this guitar because I want a Gretsch, but I'm not a pro and can't justify the expense. This guitar carries a bargain-basement price and could sell for twice the cost and not be a ripoff. I wouldn't want to see the model go up in price, though... It's part of what makes this guitar so mind-blowing. If this were a thousand-dollar instrument, the quality would be expected.

Desirability:
The AFS75T is hot looking. If you admire the hollowbody style, this one is a poster-child. Only a custom could look cooler. It's not only practical, but (for me) it generates a vibe of pure rock n' roll roots.

Sound:
This guitar is just what I wanted for creating buttery, deep Jazz tones and playing twangy rockabilly riffs. I've read some criticisms of the pickups, but for swing/jazz/rockabilly, this guitar sounds great and makes you want to explore its tone.

Support:
I've never contacted Ibanez.

Overall:
I think I'll play this guitar for the rest of my days. It stands out on a stage or in a rehearsal, It's just loud enough to practice with unamplified, so I can sit around and bask in its sound and style anywhere... I can't imagine I'd tire of it, and I'd definitely replace it if something were to happen to it.

"try it and you'll want!!!"

Feature:
the wammy bar (bigsby styled)works great and after a good bit of diving with it the guitar returns to the correct tuning.also the the tuners after a little tightening does a great job of responding to effords of retuning the axe.

Quality:
you can't beat the shine and looks of the finish.i just wish that ibanez had offered as nice a sheen on the pick guard or some nicer replacements.

Value:
i can't see how this instrument could be priced as low as it is for the quaulity it offers.

Desirability:
the looks and feel of this axe is above a lot of guitars that i've seen that cost much much more.

Sound:
the tones are excellent and if the player turns up the treble on the amp they get better.

Support:
no not yet.but the pamplet was helpful.

Overall:
i will keep this guitar with my collection for as long as i live.i have a epy wildcat that i bought a couple of years ago and this guitar puts it to shame.i spent about $100 more for the epy but my ibanez is the better deal.it plays easer and the string bending is smoother.

"Perfect for Chet Atkins style music."

Feature:
I love all the features except that the pickup selecter is right behind the bigsby. This is not a reason not to buy it though! I like the bigsby copy vibrato. Like all vibratos it has tuning problems but is a good little wobbler.

Quality:
IT LOOKS AWESOME! I got it today and i cant quit staring at it! it is nicely finished but the pickgaurd is a little boring. Otherwise it is a finely crafted instrument. Especially for the price. Its my first guitar and I love it for the Chet Atkins stuff i do.

Value:
You cant go wrong for the price. Get it. It is the ultimate low price guitar! (at least i love it)

Desirability:
ITS BEUITIFAL!

Sound:
The sound is as good as your going to get for 370. It isnt anything astounding but i am playing it through a cheaper amp. I love the sound the bass strings have, they are clear and resonant, overall the sound of the guitar is pretty much great.

Support:
i got it today so no problems yet

Overall:
Its not a gretsch so i cant give it a ten but it is awesome so its about a 9.8. It is a must if you are looking for this style of guitar but dont want to spend 5 grand. GET IT

"Great guitar"

This reviewer purchased this item from Same Day Music.

Feature:
Everything feels great

Quality:
The pick guard is the only complaint...it's a cheap plastic one.

Value:
Excellent price

Sound:
A great guitar. The price tag just makes it even sweeter

Support:
Haven't had to contact the company

"Sexy and blue"

Feature:
Mine came with a gig bag, very cool, and keeps it clean and in good shape. The tremelo (or vibrato) is sweet, and is great for surf of country stuff. The pick guard is sub par, but just take it off and the guitar is beautiful. Otherwise it is sweet.

Quality:
Great quality, just dont drop it on a tile floor or somethin. I don't where it's built as long as it's not Canada (J/K).

Value:
I am clueless how they can afford to sell this guitar so cheap! It is amazing that you can get such a great guitar for so cheap.

Desirability:
Translucent blue finish, oohhh it is sweet. This guitar is sexy. When I showed it to my brothers they about wet themselves. This guitar is just cool.

Sound:
This guitar suprised me when I hooked it up with some effects. Has a great crunch to it and is great for playing pretty much anything. I like to play Kenny Wayne Shepherd style blues and it is great for it. This guitar can get loud, and tone knobs work great.

Support:
I havent had any problems yet, but it came with a lifetime warranty, what more could I ask for?

Overall:
You simply can't a get a guitar of parallel quality for this price, it is amazing.

"Superb hauling"

Feature:
Tremolo, 2 volumes 2 tones. well what else do you need to play guitar ;)

Quality:
It was in mint condition when i found it the box, since its a hollowbody its always more fragile than a real electric.. so just be careful, one of my strings broke recently.. i think its the downside of the tremolo handle ;p

Value:
This is a high class guitar, for this price an astonishing hollowbody. probably better than most low priced hollowbodies. like Yamaha for instance. Never played a fender hollowbody (5000$ ;x )

Desirability:
mine is blue.. sexy.. and man it looks good on me :) but you can imagine playing johnny b. goode pretty well.. it might look a little weird in a punk setting but the sound is not to be sneered at.

Sound:
As a totally acustic its rather soft, but as an electric guitar it sounds better than those fake-fenders. quite good strings that got with it.

Support:
I didn't deal with the company personally... I have a service house nearby that deals with all problems. so its no problem

Overall:
I might buy a fender after this, but anything in between wouldn't replace it.

Ibanez AFS75T Artcore Customer Review

Feature:
It sure calls for real grover tuners

Quality:
Good for the price

Sound:
Its the nearest thing to a gretsch guitar

Support:
never

"You get ,exactly, what you pay"

Feature:
Nice one, the selection of woods is in the range of price. You Know: You get what you paid for

Quality:
little problems in the one I play with the tunning. It's not a proffesional one, but you can use it for a long time and the problems are not very gorgeous.

Value:
equilibrated quality and price

Desirability:
I collect guitars and this is a nice one.

Sound:
It is not a Gresch and the vibrato one neither a Bigsby, but have a good sound for blues, jazz or country

Support:
Ibanez is one of the industrial guitar makers with the best service I know.

Overall:
If you pay a little more you can get something really better that this one.

"not that good"

Feature:
pretty good for price...but the tone switch is in an awful place

Quality:
the wood is a bit cheap, and the vibrato bar is garbage (spring is too firm and doesnt move enough to hit low e string like the bigsby does)

Desirability:
it looks pretty damn good

Sound:
pickups are awful, no definition in sound, the neck pickup is the real bad one...and acoustically it sounds like cheap wood

Support:
never dealt with the company