Feature:
i wish they would have positioned the p/u selector on the upper bout oppisite the cutaway, my only gripe

Quality:
i am a fan of ibanez, i believe they are meking the best guitars in the world rihgt now.

Value:
now here's the sad part, i own a $2200 pm100 pat metheny signature, you can look at this guitar and tell that it's quality, the ak85 is $449 and it plays, sounds, and feels as good if not better than the pm100, how do they do it

Desirability:
it's a good lookin' jazz box

Sound:
with the spruce top and rosewood bridge it has that classic jazz tone of the gibsons from the 50's

Support:
ibanez is hard to contact, but i've never had to contact them about any of their products, this is just what i hear.

Overall:
i was looking for a replacement for my pm100, being expensive, i cringed everytime i took it out, boy did i find a replacement, the ak85 is my no. 1 archtop now.

Feature:
For me the 3 position switch, volume, and tone control's seem fine as do the pick up's. The pick guard is a nice plus and I think the rosewood saddle really helps attain the sound I want.

Quality:
The workmanship is excellent. I've owned it 6 months and no issues. The finish is impeccable. After I adjusted the neck I found the fret's lined up perfectly which was a big surprise.

Value:
For the price, sound, and craftsmanship it can't be beat.

Desirability:
I would say it is traditional in looks and not a flashy guitar.

Sound:
I am a beginning Blues player who started with a solid body Gregg Bennett Torino so when I first heard the AK85 it was love at first sound. I opted for the rosewood saddle and it helps deliver a deep warm sound with sustain that made me want to practice beyond my normal limit.

Support:
I haven't needed to contact Ibanez so don't know?

Overall:
I would replace this if lost or stolen without a thought.

Feature:
All the one's that I needed. Probably change the pickups in the future for something hotter and stronger...but good for now.

Quality:
Never had any problem with the material...........it is awesome.

Value:
gotta have it!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Desirability:
Over and Over again.

Sound:
Great Jazz Guitar, ....it is no Gibson but it will keep it up there depending upon your playing ability, that is the only thing that could inexpress it's power.!

Support:
din't need.

Feature:
just ok, had to change the strings with 10 jazz-ones. Next time i will put on even thicker for warmer and rounder sound (11 or maybe 12)

Quality:
yes good design, electric good be better

Value:
getting more value everyday

Desirability:
great looks

Sound:
thus is an amazing guitar if you like the jazzsound. When u put it on a recordingset you will hear how full it sounds.

Support:
not needed yet

Overall:
hahaha want the GB200 and PM120

Feature:
Spruce top ,Maple(flamed) back and sides. Rosewood bridge. Man, Ive been playin since the early sixties and I've Never found a hollow body with this kind of components for even twice the price of this one.

Quality:
Other than the plasticy looking binding I have no complaints at all. Even the cheap looking binding couldn't have been applied more perfect. Seamless,Even. What can I say.

Value:
Are you freakin kidding

Desirability:
I don't need a guitar to get laid. I didn't buy it with this question in mind

Sound:
The pickups are actually quite good for a guitar in this price range.I would like to try a set of seymor duncan custom customs on it,(I have them on another guitar).

Support:
I've never had to call them. Damn things near perfect. I've heard both good and bad about Ibanez support.

Overall:
I own many guitars and I really love this one. With a better set of pickups I could play this puppy till it falls apart

Feature:
Aside from the pickups being sub-par, THe guitar looks beutiful. I wish it came with a case hwoever, but for $300 i can nuderstand why they can't throw that in.

Quality:
One thing with these guitars...Make sure you try it before you buy it. I played 5 or 6 other AK85 models before I found one that played and looked good enough for me to buy. It doesn't seem like the quality control at the korean ibanez factory is very good. But they do pump out some great guitars! don't let one bad experience give you the wrong idea.

Value:
Great deal! even for the asking price it's a great deal. I would definetly get another if this one was stolen.

Desirability:
It's a beutiful guitar, and the name "Ibanez" on the headstock may steer jazz players away, but it really is a wonderful guitar to play.

Sound:
The guitar sounded pretty good at a low volume, but when i had to turn up for a show the sound deteriorated. The stock pickups seemed to be pretty lousy, so i replaced them with humbucker retrofit P-90's. Now it sounds incredible.

Support:
N/A

Overall:
Seems durable enough. The wiring is top notch. The hardware is actually very good. It's a great value, and I don't expect it to wear away any time soon.

Feature:
Spruce Top. Laminated mahongony/maple neck. nice pearl inlay on fretboard.

Quality:
nice finish. gold tone would have been nicer than the chrome hardware that comes with it.

Value:
great value for the money.

Desirability:
nice jazz box!

Sound:
Nice round tone. great inexpensive jazz box. thin sound acoustically. great tone amplified.

Support:
I have no experience with them.

Overall:
If It were lost or stolen I'd be sad. For the money I would definetly replace it. If I had more money I would have traded up to begin with.