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Ibanez AK85 Artcore Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitar

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"One of the very best I've Played" submitted December 17, 2009

By a customer from mchsi.com
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Musical Background: Hobbyist
Music Style: Rock, Blues, Country, Some Calasical
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Sound: I play rock, blues,some clasical, but mostly Chicken Picken. works well for all. Would not reccomend for metal Feature: Only complaint (but not a big issue) is the location of the pickup switch, think it shold be on the upper bought (personal preference) have had a oops once in a while . Ease of Use: As easy as any I own or have played, fast neck, Just a few twist of the knobs and a flick of the switch I get the sound I want. Quality: Found none better reguardless of Price. Form and fit are the best, finish is flawless, Factory setup was fine I adjusted the action to my tastes. I use it one the road at least 2 3 times a month and have had no problems. From the 3-4 years I've had it I don't expect any thing to be a problem Value: Love the color, design, and finish. After all of the time I've owned it I still get complementson it. And several (Trusted Freinds)have played it and can't believe it. Manufacturer Support: Don't know never had to use it in the years I've owned it. The Wow Factor: Love the color, design, and finish. After all of the time I've owned it I still get complments about on it. ANd several have played it ad can't belive it. Overall: I don't expect to ever grow tired of it and as long as it stays in good playing order I will not replace it. Should it be desrtoyed in some way I would hunt for another like it. Compaired to others I own and played it fits the bill
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"how do they do it" submitted June 11, 2004

By a customer from wowway.com
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Music Style: jazz and fusion
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Sound: with the spruce top and rosewood bridge it has that classic jazz tone of the gibsons from the 50's 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 Manufacturer 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. The Wow Factor: it's a good lookin' jazz box 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.
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"The Ibanez AK85 is a hidden gem." submitted December 13, 2004

By a customer from earthlink.net
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Musical Background: Hobbyist
Music Style: Blues
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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. 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. Manufacturer Support: I haven't needed to contact Ibanez so don't know? The Wow Factor: I would say it is traditional in looks and not a flashy guitar. Overall: I would replace this if lost or stolen without a thought.
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"There's a new kid in town... Ibanez AK85...check it out!" submitted December 8, 2004

By a customer from yahoo.com
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Musical Background: I've playing for 32 yrs. Studio Touring and Club experience.
Music Style: Rock, Blues , Some Jazz
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Sound: Nice round tone. great inexpensive jazz box. thin sound acoustically. great tone amplified. 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. Manufacturer Support: I have no experience with them. The Wow Factor: nice jazz box! 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.
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"THE JAZZ MACHINE" submitted December 19, 2005

By a customer from hotmail.com
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Musical Background: Professional session jazz player
Music Style: bossa nova, samba, chorinho, contemporary jazz, salsa.
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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.! 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 Manufacturer Support: din't need. The Wow Factor: Over and Over again.
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"This Guitar with a set of seymor Duncan pickups.Freakin fine." submitted June 21, 2004

By a customer from myway.com
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Music Style: Anything musical. No rap,hiphop, etc. Otherwise, anything from smooth jazz to country to rock to metal. Even fusion.
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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). 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 Manufacturer Support: I've never had to call them. Damn things near perfect. I've heard both good and bad about Ibanez support. The Wow Factor: I don't need a guitar to get laid. I didn't buy it with this question in mind 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
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"jazzbox, goeed sound, serveral sounds in it, looks great" submitted December 15, 2004

By a customer from vormdesign.nl
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Musical Background: musicproducer
Music Style: dance jazz disco
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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. 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 Manufacturer Support: not needed yet The Wow Factor: great looks Overall: hahaha want the GB200 and PM120
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Ibanez AK85 Artcore Customer Review submitted December 3, 2004

By a customer from yahoo.com
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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Jazz, Funk, Jam, Rock
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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. 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. Manufacturer Support: N/A The Wow Factor: 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. 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.
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