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My epi is very nice (Almost like a gibson for 1/3 of a gibson price) and obviously, my Jackson is far superior than my other guitars. But I'm just have mid end ibanez guitars and they are very good guitars. The high end ibanez are awesome and worth less than high ends of other brands in most cases having with the same quality (or superior in very cases).
The other plus to the brand is that the made a lot of improvements of guitars technology. For example, They developed a lot of different type of bridges and still innovating and creating new good bridges every year. (To me edge I is very nice bridge (I never had problems with edge I), must of the problem some people have, I think, must be caused by bad setup. My to ibanez has this bridges, and It works very nice, and is the cheaper tremolo bridge they have by the way).
The other reason to choose ibanez, is they made very versatile instruments. I mostly play metal (thrash, death, brutal death), but some times, I like rock, blues, jazz, latin jazz or soft metal sub-genres. My jackson worth $2000 USD and I fell is not appropriate for other genres than heavy rock or metal, but my 2 ibanez does, and works very well for extreme metal too.
The only problem of ibanez is they don't have nice models of unconventional shapes, like V shapes. The models with uncommon shapes are very ugly to my taste, and some models have very awful colors. (Ex: yellow pickups with blue sky finish, I hate that).
But not all is good. The well made jackson guitars are expensive, the cheaper ones are very bad guitars. In case of ibanez, to me is the best brand if you talk about quality vs price.
secondly, this is japanese, need I say more? Japanese are all ways known for cheap electrical products however they're also the most RELIABLE products that's why customer support is a not needed thing.
thirdly, yamaha has been known for musical instruments for a long long time and is the biggest producer of musical instruments. On its logo, it has got two tuning pegs meaning unlike any other musical brand, it is the most diverse. The only reason that people say fenders and gibsons are better is because they were the original makers of contempory electric guitars and the fact that they're well known. So basically, all you're paying for is the badge.
Sound 9/10
Quality 10/10
Action 10/10
Price 9/10
Personally I've played Ibanez, Gibson, ESP, Fender for 14yrs they're good but nothing makes me feel good about playing music like PRS Guitars! Thumbs up! Great Job.
PRS for me is in top 3!
mikepiazza06119
Smoothest playing guitars ever made. Thin necks, super low action. Perfection.
I have a 67 Celebrity. Super low action, thin narrow neck. Great for small hands. You can effortlessly barre chord and play rhythm all night with almost no pressure.
Mosrites were hand crafted, fast action, electric guitars with driving sound made famous by the Ventures. Their low speed, zero frets, made playing a breeze. Their finishes appeared miles deep and are now prized by collectors.
MosriteCharlie
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Carvin is an American Company. They are great sounding and built as well as Gibson or Fender. The sound in many cases is better and they are very versatile in tone. I have an acoustic electric thinline with a cherryburst finish over a spalted wood body. It is one of the most stunning looking and best sounding guitars I have ever played. The price is very reasonable too.
awsm guitars nice performace good finishing and matirial use to make it
Gibson and Fender have been ripping the public off for years, they're not even close to being worth what they charge especially Fender with such a mass produced bolt on neck and lame finishes design. Carvin is a superior guitar in every way and what people fail to mention is that you can choose what wood and finish you would like as well as bolt on neck, set neck or neck through designs and their pick up's are impeccable. A truly great guitar co. With excellent customer relations and real musicians will all show respect for Carvin when mentioned if not already owning one.
More comments about Carvinbecause the sre just so good and and have a great range of guitars
MosriteCharlie
You must buy one...
You feel very good even
Maton is the true winner here people!
Doesn't matter what anyone tells you, put a Maton next to Martin, Taylor, Cole Clark or any of the above and Maton will outperform them in Tone, looks and character!
Each has their own preference - mine will always be Maton
bvince
You should really vote for Kramer!
It's a great guitar-brand, Eddie Van Halen played a Kramer! This guitar should be in the top 5 of best guitar brands! COME ON ROCKERS! VOTE FOR KRAMER!
I love Kramer guitars but they are now part of gibson corporation... so it's not kramer:D.
Kramer set the bar before Gibson. I have both and my Kramer seems to be a better quality and fit than my Fender.
More comments about Kramershould try it once!
So therfore it as beautiful just like Gibson. What so bad about this? I think MAESTRo... IS... AWESOME!. So... Ge
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Its sounds sexy whenever strum the strings...
This is the best I have ever buy...
I suggest this to all guitar lovers..
Its best for intermediates and even for professionals...
The guitar is heavy n good shape n awesome sound and good sound output as well.. By the way am having semi acoustic sexy black color..
design 910
colour 1010
There are many models in gb&a guitar best thing of this guitar is that because of action and the shape perfect design. This guitar is bit heavy, this guitar are for various ages.
Not really a beginners guitar but definitely for those that appreciate fine workmanship and SOUND. The sound is really great.
Saint Guitar Company, is a custom guitar manufacturer in central california. Saint Guitar Company makes some of the best guitars ever!
Just check one out and play it... You're going to have a very hard time finding a better guitar.
Seriously...
alexei
plus I have a custom aria!
its purple with a gold marble plate, built-in tuner, and in the dots there are LED lights!
Solid copper tuning keys!
mahogany neck!
anywayz!
I've been playing guitar for a while now and out of all of these, Eastwood is probly my favorite. I'd highly recommend one. I own the airline map and it's fantastic, great tone and sound and easy to play. Great guitars.
2P DXL CUSTOM airline. They bleed rawness and feeling.
It's cheap yet unimaginable..
I think it sounds like any cool guitars..
We should make this up
pinkdroyd
I have got à lv03, the best guitar in My range,
Jean larrivee makes the best quality guitars out There.
maxwarawa
I have one of them... They are so good and also with low prices...
Lakewood guitar is the best!
Have you seen them... You could even design your own in almost every way... Great sound but you would expect that when you could be spending £5000 on one but I'd say that's worth it for the acoustic of your dreams... Check out the site
Sungha Jung's guitar...
vEry niCE souNDD..!
I WANT ONE... LAKEWOOD GUITAR
IWANTONEE! 1
its better than my 1st guitar and many other brands
Ganda nang sound ei...
But with low budget... Nice for Samick guitars..
8 for 10 for samick...
guitars as well as other brands like Squier, were made at the Samick factory in
Korea.
They look great, sound great, feel great and they are a fraction the price of a gibson Linkin Park. Personally some gibsons can't compete and rely on their name. I prefer the Tokai.
wtf! gibson number 1 everybody knows that tokai makes waaaaay better guitars then gibson, the new gibson's are a piece of crap you just pay them because they are gibson but in the other case gibson has good old guitars like ones that he made in 1959, but today I think that tokai makes much beter guitars then gibson and aria my friend has an aria and it sounds even better than a gibson sg that my other friend has and when I started testing the aria against my japanese les paul the les paul won!
japanese guitars they are amazing
Good price, sounds good too. Reliable. Not the best, but you get what you pay for.
More comments about TokaiI sold my Gibson standard sg because it was collecting dust after I bought my first Spear. I now own 4 Spear guitars.
Amazing Guitars at Amazing Prices! My les-paul style Spear outplays any epiphone clone, hands down. Good humbucker pickups right from the factory, good maple top, and a nice heavy solid body. The set-neck is a plus as well!
I love spear guitars
they're like... the best
Bibshall
I own 6 alvarezez and each one sounds better than the next
I own 15 Guitars, including Gibson, Martin, and Fender. My Alvarez Yari is by far the better overall guitar than all the rest. Playabiity, sound, looks and overall quality of workmanship, and the lifetime warranty.
Alvarez makes pretty high-quality stuff for there price. They should at least be on the first page here.
I've been playing guitar for over 22 years and my DBZs are honestly the best guitars I've ever had. I currently own a Bolero, Imperial, and Barchetta. For once, I actually don't have the desire to trade them which is a big deal for me as I'm very selective and picky.
petewilliamz
^^good sound really apreciate it keep up the good work
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Although, its still a relatively new brand, the acoustics it produces is just amazing.
I literally love it, it is a shame that there are not more of these beautiful guitars around
A really high quality guitar brand from England I believe they started manufacturing guitars in 2008. Only good reviews
Line 6 is my best brand because guitar produce great sounds and affordable has a great design.. Comfortable to use.. Strings are very original.. Made up of
steel
Martinez acoustic guitar is best sound, best price and best model.
AcousticDtar
I have one $180 I got it new
Steinberger guitars are the most innovative instruments I've every played. no head stock, a transposing tremolo and a graphite neck for lots of SUSTAAIN!
nausea_87
Great guitars require great tone woods, and we select our timbers with care. Even our most basic model acoustic is made from all solid timbers. Our patented manufacturing method applies the finest of control to each instrument we make, so that every instrument can be loud and lively and subtle and soft.
Play one at your local dealer. Whack it! Caress it! You'll find that it responds in kind to your touch. String response and articulation are excellent. You can option your guitar with our new pickup system. We believe this to be the best pickup yet offered. Big claim? Listen to it, then tell us what you think.
Amazing guitars, I found them better than Gibson.. Probably one of the most underrated guitars of the last ten years
I own a Framus Tennessee the best, mellow or hard its up to you. Quality! Quality! Beautiful fast neck, superb hollow body, great humbuckers and tremm bar. Very good value for money.
Very unknown in the scene. But this is one of the most innovative guitarcompanies in my eyes. I own a Horus and I have to say I love this guitar never would change to another. I don't know all companies here, but if you need a custome guitar with an amazing sound and a very good qualtity this company is for sure not the wrong choice.
Come on. Seriously they are the nicest playing and sounding electrics made. Ashamed something of this superior quality is this far down
Danie high quality Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar gives you great quality for a respectable price. Great tone from a solid AA Sitka spruce top is given projection and bright highs by the mahogany back and sides. Indian rosewood fretboard on a mahogany neck plus laser-etched Engraved Rosette offer a touch of luxury. Chrome plated gold die-cast machine heads for easy and stable tuning.
-dreadnought body size.
-AA Sitka Spruce top.
-Mahogany back and side.
-Indian Rosewood 14-fret.
-Bridge Indian rosewood.
-solid chrome gold cast tuning head.
-matt finish.
Amazing prize for guitar and prize.
sound 9/10
quality 9/10
prize 10/10
action 8/10
Features 10/10
Sound 9/10
Quality 9/10
Action 10/10
Price 9/10
love it so much
I have a Jay Turser Jt-50 and it sounds pretty good great guitar for its price range.
I own a floyd rose and it is without a doubt one of the best. The speed loaders are amazingly easy to use and the pickups are great too but be careful not to over do it because the parts ain't cheap.
I own a J&D electric guitar and it is awesome. Not even Ibanez or Leas Paul impresses me as much as this one do.
I'm probably a noob to say this, but my JD150 bass sounds sweet. Just not a very good sound when the action is low.
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