Ibanez PF5ECE Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Spruce top. Gold die-cast tuners. Mahogany neck, back and sides.
Overall User Ratings (based on 12 ratings)
Submitted May 5, 2010 by a customer from hotmail.com
"Best bang for the buck"
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As I said, for the money, you'd have a hard time finding a higher quality instrument. An excellent choice for the budget-minded who doesn't want to sacrifice quality. Also a fantastic choice for the beginner.
Sound
Unplugged, this guitar sounds pretty good. However, plugged in it is even better. Since I purchased it for use in recording rather than live performances, it does exactly what I bought it for.
Features
Built in tuner and equalizer. Plugged in you can adjust the tone to sound just how you want it.
Ease of Use
Very easy to adjust the equalizer controls.
Quality
For $300, this guitar definitely exceeds my expectations for quality. Well-worth every penny.
Value
If you're looking for a decent acoustic-electric, this definitely fits that description.
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed support, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
The Wow Factor
The cutaway is nice, giving it a bit more sex appeal than your standard dreadnought. Overall, it's a nice-looking instrument.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist for 30+ years
Musical Style:
Rock/Blues
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Submitted July 19, 2009 by a customer from verizon.net
"Pro Quality for excellent price"
When I picked up this guitar at the shop for my 14th birthday, I knew it was the one. Now, over a year and a half later, it is my main practice and performance guitar. It rarely needs repair and the features are excellent, especially the built-in tuner and the cutaway. I put Martin Marquis.010 gauge strings on and I couldn't be happier. My friends tell me that everywhere I go this guitar is with me and they are right. I hope to keep this guitar for as long as I play.
Musical Background:
Acive Musician
Musical Style:
Any and all Rock
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Submitted March 10, 2008
"9 years of happiness and counting"
I'll look for another guitar when this one croaks. It's been everything I need for my simple requirements for 9 years of regular playing. It's a great guitar to grow into as a guitarist.
Sound
Works well for me. Slightly snappy acoustic. After a show, people ask me about the guitar- impressed with the sound. They guess all kinds of upscale brands.
Features
Electronics running strong. Simple and efficient.
Ease of Use
I'm no guitar whiz. If I can play it, it's VERY playable. Action is probably a touch high, but it never stopped me. When I bought it I walked around the music store until I found the one that sounded good and felt good. This was the winner.
Quality
9 years after purchase and it hasn't required much repair at all. Bridge needed to be reglued last year after a hard humid winter in upstate New York. That's it. I've bumped it quite a bit, but so far no loose parts, no significant scars. I look forward to several more years.
Value
It was more than the guitar I thought I was buying at the time. Love it. And bought it off of student scholarship to state school.
Manufacturer Support
Never had to contact them
The Wow Factor
I like the simplicity- tt appeals to me. Nothing over the top. Very practical and pleasing to look at.
Musical Background:
perform on the side
Musical Style:
rock, folk
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Submitted July 9, 2006
"A great guitar worth twice its cost"
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I hope to keep this thing for atleast 8 year, long enough to get me though college and I think it will meet my expectations.
Sound
It has a very nice sound, my friend has an Art Wood that cost more than double this but this guitar still has the same great sound.
Features
The tuner and electronics are nice. You can't do a whole lot but then agian its not an expensive guitar.
Ease of Use
The strings it comes with are, ok. They have a great sound but are kinda rough. I'm planning on getting lighter strings.
Quality
It doesn't feel like a beginners guitar. Its very solid and feels like it will last a long time. The electronics are simple and not flimsy, plus they re Fishman so no worries there.
Value
Like I said besides the strings and looks it rivals an Art Wood. I payed 230 for a blemished one and LOVE it
Manufacturer Support
Never had to call, it has a warranty so I'll give it a 10
The Wow Factor
Pretty simple looking guitar, no fancy anything. I personally like the head but besides that nothing that great about it.
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