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Ibanez AEF30 Acoustic Electric Guitar

The guitarists' acoustic-electric.

Overall User Ratings

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          9 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          9 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
 
 

"What's this guitar again?? Now you know"

Overall:
          10 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
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 2/25/2004
Style of Music: Worship
Location: Hope, AR, US

 

 
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Feature:
I don't know, I just know that a guitar that sounds this good has to have some good features on it. One thing i noticed (on all of them, so it can't be a defect) is that the back is bowed out a bit. It may be part of the sound characteristics...who knows.

Quality:
The paint job is awesome. I personally got the marine sunburst. Very good. I came in the store and had hardly ever heard of ibanez, let alone ever think about buying one, i was looking at the gibsons, but now, these are the only guitars i play.

Value:
You won't be disappointed. (Unless maybe you go out and buy a $7000 PRS)

Desirability:
Bought it on the spot it sounded so good.

Sound:
Man, this piece of equipment is amazing. When I walked into the music store i was looking for a solid electric guitar (had just bought a new amp). Anywayz, I looked around a bit, when this baby caught my eye. I picked up other guitars and plucked on them for a bit (all acoustics, mainly fender and some other brands). They all sounded plain and the same the only difference was the price. But when i picked this one up, on the first note i played i could tell a great difference. It sounded..well..good (real good). So, even after coming for an electric, the sound of this guitar was so great, i bought it on the spot. Best decision I've ever made.

Overall:
The other day i plugged it up into a soundboard and did a little recording. Oh my gosh... it sounded so sweet. Just like some of the real expensive guitars on the radio sound. It's so tight, never going back on ibanez now, not giving this guitar up for anything!!

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"Beauty, Precision, and Sound"

Overall:
          10 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
Support:
          10 out of 10
Submitted: 5/3/2004
Style of Music: Soft rock, worship, anything with a smooth gentle melody.
Location: California

 

 
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Feature:
Don't know too much about the parts of a guitar, but on the looks of this guitar, I give it a 10.

Quality:
Quality guitar. Made very well. Can definitely take on the road. Perfect for jam sessions with friends.

Value:
Of course.

Desirability:
Whoo! That Violet Sunburst is one heck of a beauty.

Sound:
Very nice sound. Well worth it. Sounds full and rich.

Support:
The best part about this, I haven't had to.

Overall:
This is my first guitar, and I am very happy about this purchase. Some of you may not want to splurge this much on a first but, I was happy with it. I know this baby will be carried on with me for year and years to come.

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"The best acoustic value EVER!!!"

Overall:
          9 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
          10 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from bellsouth.net
Submitted: 3/16/2007
Style of Music: Whatever flows from the fingers
Musical Experience: Active Musician, Live Sound Engineer, Recording Studio Owner/Engineer
Location: Utica, MS

 

 
Feature:
Can you say built in XLR? How about both strap buttons? Or built in tuner?

Quality:
My only complaint would be the slightly wavy top. It bothered me for a little while, but it sounds and plays so nice that I don't even think about it anymore.

Desirability:
This guitar is beautiful. All of my friend's with thier $2,000+ acoustics keep commenting on how good this one looks.

Sound:
I give this area a 9 because I can't ever be happy with the sound of a preamp. Not particularly in thas one but most in general. With that said the other 9 points are all amazing! Who doesn't pick up the $3,000 Martins and Taylors and play them. Every time I do and come home to my Ibanez, I never feel like I'm missing out on anything. This is by far one of the best sounding acoustics I've ever heard, and I'm a seasoned sound engineer.

Ease of Use:
It has easy funcions and easy battery compartment. If you can't use a guitar why are you reading this?

Support:
Ibanez had always been helpful and provides great online support

Overall:
It plays alot like an electric, looks 5 times its price, and sounds amazing. I have 2 Ibanez electrics, an Ibanez bass and now the perfect acoustic. It is well worth even paying full retail for.

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"Nothing better for the price."

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          8 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
I Want It:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          7 out of 10
Support:
          10 out of 10
User: a customer from gearasaurus.com
Submitted: 11/2/2004
Style of Music: All styles
Musical Experience: Active Musician
Location: Cape Coral, Florida, USA

 

 
Feature:
Very pretty guitar with the gold tuners, fret inlays, etc. There was only one strap button, and when I added one to the heel it tended to dive toward the fretboard. So I went back to tying off on the head of the guitar. The guitar could also have a tuner built-in. But maybe they put that money towards the preamp, which sounds real nice BTW.

Quality:
The guitar came with an exceptionally high action. I had to spend another $35 bucks to have a local shop tweak the action. Now it plays wonderfully. I love it. I get comments on it all the time - how pretty it is.

Value:
For the money you could not get a better sounding, and prettier guitar.

Desirability:
I always get comments on how pretty the guitar is.

Sound:
The sound is decent. It just sounds really new. With the maple construction chances are this guitar will age nicely. Although it sounds awesome plugged into a PA.

Support:
Never dealt with support.

Overall:
I plan on keeping this until I can afford a Martin or Taylor.

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"The quality of professionalism on a beginner budget!"

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          9 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from aol.com
Submitted: 9/18/2003
Style of Music: Contemporary Worship
Location: Fort Worth, Texas, USA

 

 
Feature:
The inlays are beautiful. The sunburst just doesn't jump out in a picture like it does when you see it in person. It stands out and holds its own! The 1/4 inch jack and the mic jack are great!

Quality:
It dares you to find a flaw. It is gorgeous and easy on the eyes. The only drawback is the gold hardware...it looks good, but gold seems to wear due to humidity over time. However, with the color of the inlays and the guitar, it would look great with silver hardware also. Either way, it is a small detail in the large picture.

Value:
A+. I was going to spend more money on the Ibanez aw500ce, but when I saw this one, my mind was made up. I saved a couple of hundred dollars and am just as satisfied (even more!) with what I got.

Sound:
Sound is good. It has a great full sound for it's size and price. Plugged in is pretty much phenominal. The Fishman pickup is awesome.

Overall:
You won't be disappointed...unless you don't get it! I pick up mine today and am so excited.

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Ibanez AEF30 Guitar Customer Review

Overall:
          10 out of 10
Features:
          10 out of 10
Quality:
          10 out of 10
Value:
          10 out of 10
Sound:
          9 out of 10
User: a customer from comcast.net
Submitted: 8/6/2004
Style of Music: jack johnson/dave matthews esque
Location: beantown

 

 
Feature:
couldnt ask for nething more in a guitar

Quality:
my friend has never had ne problems with it. stays in tune well. durable.

Value:
im cheap. and i dont like spending money. but this guitar is worth the price.

Desirability:
all of the colors this guitar comes in are smooth. the one i played was a marine blue n i picked it up n played it on the beach n was a chick magnet. lotta sex appeal in this one.

Sound:
crisp

Overall:
im buying one of these guitars soon. its everything i want from a guitar n then some. if nething were to happen to it id cry for a week then go out to get another one.

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"This guitar sounds like it's on a cloud."

Overall:
          10 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
User: a customer from insightbb.com
Submitted: 9/22/2002
Style of Music: Rock, country, and classical
Location: Jeffersonville, Indianna

 

 
The phaser effect and the bass boost give this guitar a wide range of sound's. The equilizer controls are in a great place, you have no problem seeing them or getting to them. The MIDI conection is a God sent. I don't have to worry about the amp cord getting pulled out. Then the inlays on the fretboard or to die for not to mention the color of the guitar and the shape of the wood grain. All and all in twelve years of playing music this is without a doubt on of the best guitar's I have come across.
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"Sounds Great"

Overall:
          10 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
User: a customer from hotmail.com
Submitted: 7/31/2002
Style of Music: acoustic rock
Location: NJ

 

 
The acoustic "unplugged" sound of the guitar has a very mid-range sound which is not very dynamic as far as having a good combination of high and low sounds but it is still pretty nice. The Fishman pickups sound great when it's plugged in ans with it's active EQ, you can really customize your sound. It is also a very nice looking piece in both the finishes but I own the transparent violet.
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"Very Sweet!"

Overall:
          10 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
User: a customer from yahoo.com
Submitted: 3/15/2002
Style of Music: All kinds
Location: Pennsylvania

 

 
I just began playing guitar, and this is a VERY nice instrument at a very nice price. It has a very nice sound and good feel to it. It also looks very cool, which is important to me. I tried this guitar in comparison to alot of Alvarez models at higher prices, and it was as nice or better than some. If you're a beginner like me and you want a guitar to grow into, this is the one.
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Ibanez AEF30 Guitar Customer Review

Overall:
          10 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
User: a customer from AOL.COM
Submitted: 9/2/2002
Style of Music: CLASSIC ROCK
Location: UNION CITY, NEW JERSEY

 

 
I WAS SEARCHING FOR A GOOD ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC GUITAR WHEN THIS BABY WAS SCREAMING BUY ME FROM THE WALL. I LOVE THE WAY IT LOOKS,SOUNDS AND PLAYS.IT HAS GREAT FEEL AND SOUNDS GREAT PLUGGED IN AND EQUALLY AS GOOD UNPLUGGED. WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING THIS BADBOY IN YOUR COLLECTION. THIS ONES A KEEPER.
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