Ibanez AEL20 Acoustic-Electric Guitar

AEL body. Flamed Maple top. Maple back and sides.

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"A Precious friend"

Feature:
I had to buy a pickguard because i have black/cherry coloured one. Because it's quite dark, scratches are very obvious

Value:
I bought it waaay cheaper than the original price with the help of my friend. I got it for less than 300 bucks. TOTALLY worth that money

Desirability:
It looks awesome. Great looks, great finishing, details...etc Although scratches are twice as obvious... But every time I see it, I need to hold it and play it.

Sound:
The sound is very good. This guitar is perfect for street lives and easy to sing along with. I have an amplifier and it sounds awesome with it. But even unplugged, the sound is beautiful and loud.

Ease of Use:
It's very easy to play. Just close your eyes, hear the sound and play with your feeling. I think it could suit a beginner. When there is a will, there is always a way.

Overall:
People around me are always impressed by its looks and its sound. It looks very precious. Perfect for street lives.

Submitted: 12/26/2008

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* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"Hoshino / Ibanez Honors Its Warranty. Good Guitar For The Price Range."

Feature:
The "-1" (which I had) had no tuner, no 3-pin jack & no strap-pin on the heel. The replacement (a "-2") had all these & used 2 AA batteries to power the active electronics instead of a 9v.

Quality:
The replacement seems to have better bracing. My original instruemnt (the "-1") was pretty flimsy.

Value:
See "Ease of Use" above. I generally buy guitars to make music, not to be a show-off. Likewise, I buy cars to get places, not to compensate for some shortcoming. I drive a Saturn, not a BMW. Likewise, I play an Ibanez, not a Breedlove.

Desirability:
This guitar looks great.

Sound:
They tend to really accentuate the higher-end frequencies. They really cut through, but at the expense of warmth.

Ease of Use:
It's a guitar. It's worth the $349.00. If you want a better guitar, buy a Taylor, Martin or Breedlove. But you'll dish out the bucks for those.

Support:
Yes, I needed service; I had an identical instrument for 4 years & there was a problem with the bridge pulling up. After paying a technician a $25 "bench fee" for his trouble, buying $25 worth of packing materials & shipping it back UPS to Hoshino USA (another $30,) I got a brand new one. The only reason why this got a "9" instead of a "10" was because I'm out $80 to obtain a warranty replacement. Still, I got it quickly & with no questions asked.

Overall:
Again, It's Just A Guitar. I Have the "TBS" (Transparent Blue Sunburst) & I Like The Finish On It.

Submitted: 3/19/2007

Style of Music: Everything Except Screamo / Thrash / Death Metal or Rap.

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Slim necks, feedback resistant bodies, high fidelity electronics and warm resonant tones that solid body electrics just can't match. These are the reasons you'll love playing live with Ibanez' popular AE acoustic-electrics. To make sure that there's an AE that's perfect for your individual performance needs, there are 3 guitar bodies to choose from and 3 different acoustic-electric basses. For 2004, it's only fitting that all AE models are equipped with D'Addario EXP strings.

Features:
AEL body

Flamed Maple top

Abalone rosette

Gold hardware

Maple back and sides

High gloss finish

Die-cast tuners

Mahogany neck

Rosewood bridge and fretboard

Fishman® Sonicore® pickup

Ibanez AEQ-SS Shape-Shifter EQ

Ivorex saddle

D'Addario EXP strings
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