Ibanez AM53 TF Artcore Hollow Body Electric Guitar
I've only had the guitar for a couple of weeks, but so far I'm very pleased. It's my first electric so I wanted to keep it basic. The setup is good, strings low and easy to play; no buzzing and intonation is good. The neck is smooth and comfortable. I like the smaller body of the AM53 vs the AS53; very comfortable to hold. Fit and finish are very good for the price range. Pickups and controls function well.
I’m pretty happy with this little momma, came a day early thanks to GearTree, In a big box with the guitar inside it’s own box, the stand, cable, cloth, and even a really nice tuner! The guitar is absolutely gorgeous. The fret work is smooth and all the craftsmanship is really on point! Ibanez has always made quality instruments at a great price but this is a STEAL. The guitar came out of the box pretty much ready to play. The weight of it is incredible, it’s super light but still has a hefty feel to it, and is very well balanced. The tone controls were smooth and the pickup selector was crisp. The pickups (Infinity R by Ibanez) are really the biggest downfall to this guitar. They sound great, truly they do, but they lack that UMPH that a humbucker should carry. Overall, I have to say this is probably one of the best guitars you can buy for the price, especially if you’re looking for a 335 style guitar. Thanks GearTree for the quality service and for taking the pride to properly package this beautiful machine. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a beater guitar, a builder, a learner, or even something to tool around with on these snowy midwestern days.