Ibanez V70CE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar

Get a value-priced acoustic that can boast Ibanez quality. The V70CE offers warm, rich low end and a powerful sound.

Overall User Ratings (based on 89 ratings)
  • Overall:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sound:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Features:
    4 out of 5 stars
  • Ease of Use:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Quality:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Value:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Manufacturer Support:
    5 out of 5 stars
  • The Wow Factor:
    4.5 out of 5 stars
Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Submitted March 21, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.con

"So you wanna buy a good guitar?"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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I would probably look for something with a little more low end. However with the EQ controls on my amp, I can add a little bass if I want to. I am a total soloist. I don't have a bass player or any other musicians around to help.
Sound
This is a good guitar. It's a little light on the bass side. I realize that with all the electronic goodies inside, it's going to cut your bass down somewhat. However when plugged into an amp, it's great. Only one problem, the mike picks up the noise that you make when sliding up or down a string, and magnifies it greatly. It needs a different kind of pick-up. Maybe I'll try a plain third string, that's the one that really schreeches.
Features
Like I said, a different kind of mike/pickup, would make life a little more pleasant.
Ease of Use
Good action. I didn't have to make any adjustments. The height of the strings is perfect. I have had a dozen guitars and I always had to whittle a little on the brideg and the head. This one is perfect as is.
Quality
I rate this guitar a 10 in this category, because I don't think your can buy a better one of this type at this price---and it looks beautiful!
Value
The best for the price as far as I can see.
Manufacturer Support
I'm rating this section a ten on faith. I never have had a problem, so I don't know well Zzounds does in this area. One suggestion however, PLEASE print "FRAGILE" signs on the boxes that the guitars come in. The UPS driver that delivered my guitar, threw it from the back of the truck to the front, then DROPPED it, and it came tumbling down the stairs of the truck. The guitar came through this without a scratch or other injury. Ibanez builds them tough,and Zzounds, packs the shipping boxes with a lot of bubble material.
The Wow Factor
I own it. The price, the quality, the ease of play, the looks, etc. made me want it. I already own a Ibanez Strat clone, A Mako copy of an Epiphone jazz guitar, A 1958 Silvertone classical that plays great, and an imported (from Spain) hand made classical that cost $800.00. Each guitar has its own purpose. I didn't have a guitar that would be my special accompaniment guitar, so I bought this one.

Musical Background:

Former full-time musician, now amateur status, I take an occasional gig.

Musical Style:

Jazz, oldies, inslucing country, also lots of Gospel, soft rock.
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Submitted December 9, 2007 by a customer from hotmail.com

"Excellent buy, go get you one !"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I am a play at home guitarist, I have 2 electrics a bass and this acoustic, I mainly play my acoustic with a wide range of music. I love the fact I can go from a little country riff to playing Metallica. If something happend to my Ibanez I would go and get another one IMMEDIATELY !
Sound
Overall it has an excellent sound, I play can play almost anything on this guitar. I changed the strings to a heavier guage, and now I went back to a lighter.
Features
I don't utilize the electronics that much, but it does pick up the sound of string movement.
Ease of Use
I think the playability is good, I feel the width of the neck could be just a little smaller, but other than that, it feels good in my hands
Quality
this guitar is very sturdy and all together built very well, I no bad comments about the quality.
Value
I feel I definitely got my money worth on this one, at no time have I been disappointed in my purchase
Manufacturer Support
Have not needed any support on this guitar
The Wow Factor
I have the black version, it looks great and feels great, if I had to make 1 complaint about the looks, it would be to get rid of the white out line, and make it solid black in color.

Musical Background:

Hobbyist

Musical Style:

If it sounds good, I want to play it !
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Submitted December 15, 2015 by Calvin Shelton

"Excellence made affordable."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Overall A great instrument for the price.
Sound
Excellent tone for the price, once you swap out the strings for some of your choosing ofcourse. I'd honestly charge more for this on tone alone. It's not often you get this kind of fat, rich sound out of a laminated top, but then again I may just be prejudiced. A little bit lacking on the low end but that's nothing alternate tunings or the built in bass slider can't fix.
Features
Once again pretty good for the price. Not quite as impressive as the sound but useful for tweaking the tone a little more to your liking.
Ease of Use
Playability is great again. Action makes me truly happy, and that's coming from someone who started out on electrics. Not quite perfect, but its buttery smooth for an acoustic, especially at this price.
Quality
I'm assuming it will last a good long while(well, I hope so!), well made as far as I can tell nice and solid, the bindings are a nice touch, which I'm sure will add to the longevity of the product.
Value
Absolutely worth the value, worth a bit more if you ask me.
Manufacturer Support
No clue, I've had no issues with it!
The Wow Factor
Not mind blowing, by any means, but a fantastic guitar for the price.

Musical Background:

Playing guitar for 7 years, Drums for 9. Played little gigs here and there but never anything major. Mostly a home player.

Musical Style:

Lots. Rock, Metal, Classical, Country, Jazz, Blues, more experimental music styles, pretty much anything that catches my ear.
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Submitted January 16, 2007 by a customer from bellsouth.net

"excellent, look, feel, playability, and value"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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i will use this guitar for a long, long, long time...if it was to break right now, and i had, i guess, about 500+ dollars, i would buy the same guitar, hands down.
Sound
this has an amazing tone to it. the strings it comes with are a load of crap. after replacing them, it easily has the best tone of any guitar other than a taylor that i have ever played.
Features
the battery on the preamp is extremely easy to replace, which i like alot
Ease of Use
very low action, very easy and fun to play.
Quality
put together very well, and the finish is excellent...i bought the blue burst, and trust me, it looks NOTHING like the picture...but that is a good thing, becuase it has an amizing look and feel to the guitar
Value
easily one of the best guitars ive played, witha GREAT price, probably the best value out there
Manufacturer Support
shipped extremly fast, got here within five days on the normal shipping rate
The Wow Factor
amazing look, feel, playability (if that's a word), and tone...if i could change one thing, however, i would put in a better, more advanced preamp

Musical Background:

active musician, band member

Musical Style:

rock, alternative, acoustic rock
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Submitted December 5, 2008

"Great guitar for a decent price."

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Sound is amazing, playing Eric Clapton's " Wonderful Tonight " on it sounds beautiful.
Features
Electric part sounds good, but I rarely use it. It would be good for musicians who play at shows and stuff.
Ease of Use
Great action. Would say its the best, but I'm sure an expensive martin would feel better.
Quality
Seems like it would last a while.
Value
Reasonable.
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Submitted March 14, 2008

"It is alright for a while, but know I want more ...."

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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Sound
The sound is almost what I was looking for. It is strong but still warm.
Features
Good features for the price I've paid. A little bit disappointed by the tunning keys.
Ease of Use
The strings were a little bit to far from the fret. This could be impeding for some of the players, but this is dependent on the type of strings you use.
Quality
Satisfied.
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Submitted October 8, 2006

"READ THIS REVIEW"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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as I said, great value, ok guitar
Sound
It doesn't sound great, but it is good for the price.
Quality
It just feals cheap. It's light, it's not very easy to play.
Value
It's not the best guitar, but for the price, it's really good. It's the kind of guitar that you don't have to worry about. It is good enough to preform with, but since it isnt 2 grand, you don't have to be worried every time you pick it up, or leave it somewhere.
The Wow Factor
This isn't really the kind of guitar that you WANT, but it is a good guitar for a good price

Musical Background:

active musician

Musical Style:

rock, alternative, acoustic, reggae, funk
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Submitted May 28, 2004

"THIS IS A GREAT IBANEZ GUITAR."

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
It has a great acoustic sound and sounds perfect with an amplifier.
Features
It never goes out of tune. It has a treble, bass and volume switch.
Manufacturer Support
The shipment was on time.
The Wow Factor
The traditional acoustic color looks perfect.
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Submitted May 26, 2004

Ibanez V70CE Cutaway Customer Review

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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It is just simply one of the best in the market.
Sound
It has a perfect sweet acoustic swound and sounds gfreat on an amplifier.
Features
It is great but it is kinda bid, I had an full-body electric guitar before and it took me some time to get adjusted to an acoustic.
Quality
Has spruce top.
Value
It is the best.
Manufacturer Support
Got the guitar on time.
The Wow Factor
It looks beautiful and has a perfect shape.
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