
Ibanez FWD60 Artcore Electric Guitar
Semi-hollow body. Set neck. 2 humbuckers.
Overall User Ratings (based on 10 ratings)
Submitted August 2, 2006 by a customer from aol.com
"AMAZED at the value for the money. Excellent guitar."
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I dont' think I'll ever get rid of it. The value on it was just too good, and it fills a nice little niche just outside the range of my Strat and my LP. This is something I won't bring to ever band practice or gig- but for certain sounds for recording or gigging I'm sure I'll never out-grow this guitar.
Sound
I LOVE the sound. Exactly what I wanted in a hollowbody without being too bulky. REAL nice cleans through ANY amp, I've tried it on tubes, solid state, and everything from 15watt combos to 100watt stacks. It doesn't do so well with distortion a little too much echo maybe for a pure over-driven sound. But I already have a Strat and Les Paul- so I don't need a decent distorted sound.
Features
It's simple, doesn't exactly blow you away with a ton of bells and whistles. But the volume and tone controls are both really responsive. I'd like a set of knobs for each pickup, but not necessary- there's a lot to be said for simplicity and ease-of-use.
Ease of Use
Handles great VERY playable neck and comfortable body shape. Lack of separate tone and volume controls for each pickup make it a breeze to use. I'm not wild about where the top strap button is- behind the neck. I would have preferred it on the top horn- as it might be better balanced that way, but I usually play this one sitting down anyway so it's not a major concern.
Quality
For the money it's the best hollowbody I've ever played. I tried out a bunch of Jay Tursers and Epiphones in the approximate price range (within $50) and none came close in terms of playability and sound.
Value
Note for note, lick for lick there are VERY few guitars with such an even quality-to-price ratio. To get a better sound, better playing axe you've got to spend double what this baby goes for. I got mine used in FANTASTIC shape for just a little over $200.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed any, only just bought it. There should be an N/A choice in this category.
The Wow Factor
Yeah- soon as I saw this thing hanging on the wall I wanted to try it. It's definitely a sexy shape and finish. After 30 seconds of trying it I wanted to buy it- so I did. It'd be nice if they put one out in different finishes though. I'd like just a natural wood finish with a thin clear coat- it would look pretty sweet. But as it is, it's a cool color for sure.
Musical Background:
Gigging Musician
Musical Style:
Rock, Blues, Funk
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Submitted January 26, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
"an awesome guitar at a great price"
this guitar gave me a new respect for ibanez. i'm in a punk/garage band and this guitar is perfect for me (thats why i rated it all 10).
Sound
i just got this guitar a few hours ago and its great. a really good sound, even distorted.
Features
this guitar really caught my eye because of the strange shape and bright color. it has a really smooth neck, and a great tone knob. i can make sound sharp and bright, or really muted and dull.
Ease of Use
it has an awesome tone. clean sounds great, and so does some distortion. it'll work with anything.
Quality
it's great quality. my dad has a $900 guitar and i'd say this one can easily compare. for $250 used, thats pretty good
Value
great value! definitly worth it!
Manufacturer Support
i dunno. i bought it used, so i don't really have an answer.
The Wow Factor
it has a great shape and color, and an extremly good finish. really is eye-catching.
Musical Background:
active musician
Musical Style:
garage punk/ blues
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Submitted November 1, 2005 by a customer from austin.rr.com
"fwd60 is best buy"
i'd should buy another one for backup when playing in live setting
Sound
really clean sound. mellow tone, but great with my digitech rp80 processor
Features
great action especially in the higher ends
Quality
very nice inlay especially around the f holes and creamy color around the silver pickups
Value
best i've found for the money
Manufacturer Support
haven't needed any
The Wow Factor
huh? i guess. other people say it's coll looking
Musical Background:
30 years on guitar
Musical Style:
jazz, rock
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Submitted December 29, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Rich full sound"
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Sound
The sound is full and rich, I love this guitar
Quality
The action from the 12 fret down could be better.
The Wow Factor
The design and color is eye catching.
Musical Background:
praise and worship band member
Musical Style:
christian -rock, alternative
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