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Question on Ibanez

Unread post by eliot1171 » Sat Apr 02, 2005 8:05 pm

Like Priase, I also feel its a good idea to play before you buy.(the actual guitar not just same model) Well, I was at my local music store, which I go to on a regular basis,(I dont think they like me) and they just got in a used Ibanez AGE10. I have two questions, does anyone have one or a similar model, I just want opinions. My second question is about the price. They are asking 229, but I'm not sure that is a good price for being used. I love how easy it is to play, great action and shallow body. I know its doesn't have the pure sound of a taylor or larrivee, but it is quite loud and crisp for being as shallow as it is. I would appreciate any comments.

This one is simmilar but not the same finish.(transparent burgandy)

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Unread post by mangold » Sat Apr 02, 2005 8:32 pm

it is nowhere near as important to play the specific laminate guitar, laminatess are almost completely uniform because they're made from the exact same material, wood differs, thats why its important to play most acoustics before purchase.

if they say 229 and its used try to get it for like 210, so offer em like 190 and work em down.
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Unread post by czech » Sat Apr 02, 2005 9:07 pm

or try and find a guitar that doesnt say ibanez on the head stock.

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Unread post by mangold » Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:05 pm

checkii wrote:or try and find a guitar that doesnt say ibanez on the head stock.
haha i agree but its his opinion
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Unread post by guitardmb » Sat Apr 02, 2005 10:44 pm

Well I have an Ibanez PC300 CE NT, and a friend of mine has an AEG10 very similar to the one you want. Neither of us are happy with the guitars. It only sounds good for a little while after its been restrung and after that it sounds like crap. Its made out of crappy materials. Ive had it for only a year and already the tuner is broken and the saddle has needed shaved.Its really not worth it. Save up for something better, unless its your first guitar which I think Ibanezs would be fine for.

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Unread post by filmdude100cms » Sun Apr 03, 2005 12:12 am

praisedave wrote:
checkii wrote:or try and find a guitar that doesnt say ibanez on the head stock.
haha i agree but its his opinion

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Unread post by Ranting Thespian » Sun Apr 03, 2005 1:59 am

I rarely like Ibanez.
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Unread post by czech » Sun Apr 03, 2005 2:17 am

Ranting Thespian wrote:I rarely like Ibanez.
funny, cause we rarely like you.

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Unread post by Ranting Thespian » Sun Apr 03, 2005 6:26 pm

checkii wrote:
Ranting Thespian wrote:I rarely like Ibanez.
funny, cause we rarely like you.
fuck off

this is musician's gear, not make stupid comments abut me!
Now off of Checkii's inapropriate comment, and back to the topic . . .

Although, with Ibanez, when you get higher up in their price range, like around 1000, they are decent. The lower models, though, I wouldn't buy one.
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Unread post by czech » Sun Apr 03, 2005 6:29 pm

1: a burn is a burn, let 'em drop and get over it nancy.
2: who would spend $1,000 on an ibanez. My lord, i'd shit in a box and that person would probably buy it.
3: I just got back from running and my quads are killing me.
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Unread post by Ranting Thespian » Sun Apr 03, 2005 6:31 pm

checkii wrote:1: a burn is a burn, let 'em drop and get over it nancy.
again, inapropriate and fuck off.
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Unread post by Tranman66 » Sun Apr 03, 2005 9:33 pm

i have an Ibanez AEF18BK, i must say it was a mistake getting it now that i know how to play guitar. Go with a full dreadnaught if you want it cheap. alvarez? Taks? Washburn?
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Unread post by mlb1399 » Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:51 am

The first guitar I ever bought was an Ibanez, can't remember the model(it was in a starter package). I still own and play it today. It really depends on your price range. If you can spend another 200-300 dollars then i would suggest going for a better guitar. If all you have is $230 to spend then I don't think it's that bad of an idea to buy it. Ibanez are not the best sounding guitars but you can play them forever, neglect them and you will get your money's worth. It's an even bigger bonus if you like the sound of it.

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