I bought one but sold it . I kept asking myself why i sold it and there was n good answer. It was perfect but a guy bugged me until i sold it to him. Well, after days of regretting that decision, i ordered another one from Amazon and it is also perfectly set-up. Pickups are very good and everything about the guitar is spot on. I'll keep it this time. Thanks for the video.
I bought one. For the price the quality of the work and look is pretty surprising. I owned a few electric guitars before including a Gibson Night Hawk. I'm convinced the my IYV plays at least as well as the Gibson and sounds great. I actually wrote to the owner and said, "I don't know how you build this guitar for the price range.'.
I got one 1 week ago , it’s amazing this is a great guitar , mine came perfect , so happy and can’t believe it’s as good as it is , I can’t stop jamming on it .
So mine arrived and will need some upgrade to stay in tune. I did 3 gigs with it as it came. Upgrades: rolling saddles, tuner keys and nut may need a change too. Oh, pups. They are too hot for the music I play. The Duesenberg hasn't arrived yet. I ordered Wilkinson tuners, and I m thinking of buying a Chinese Epiphone pup, Probucker set. I have them in my hollow body and they sound very well.
I have the same guitar. After shipping and tax it was around $140. I had the same experience. I cannot find any blemishes whatsoever. I had to tighten the truss rod and lower the action on the bridge but the set up was easy. It is a beautiful guitar. The tuners hold tune very well. I have no idea how they can make such a great instrument and sell it at this price.
$140 American? These things are going for over 300 used in Canada. How does the USA get away with such low prices. Must be a import fees. This is what happens with you live in a communist country
Back in 2021 I purchased an IYV IJZ 300 TSB. It arrived in a "resealed box". (This is a red flag on the common practice of Amazon, to re-sell returned items) It was aesthetically beautiful, but the trapeze tailpiece was off centered by nearly 1/4" rendering it unplayable. I've never had the ball of a string snap off when tuning. This happened twice while trying to tune the high E. Amazon promptly replaced my returned item with yet another "resealed box" returned guitar. This one had a finish blem, a 3" dark dye, icicle shape on the back in the horn area. Other than the standard issues that are common with low/mid priced guitars IE. Cheap pots, gritty frets, dry fret board, intonation and set up. This was, and still is an amazing instrument. The take away from this is: Repackaged guitars from Amazon, are rejected, returns that need to be carefully inspected. They did the same thing with an Eart 335 that had a saddle that couldn't be intonated, and had to be rebuilt (reversed) on the G. Again an aggravating policy that they engage in. Selling items as new when clearly they've been returned. All this said, I LOVE this guitar, and would highly recommend it. The price point is ridiculously low and the product punches well above its cost. The play-ability, is sublime once conditioned and set up. The QC is spotty, but IMHO worth the risk, as currently (10-23) it is selling for 179.01 USD . Hope this helps! Here's the review I gave on this product: A terrific value. the quality control is the only real issue I have with this IYV. Unfortunately I had to return the first one i received as the tailpiece was offset from the bridge by 1/4". This caused the high e string to snap (actually pulling the brass fitting out the string). In over 50 years of playing, I've never had a string unravel as this did, twice. Finish blems are acceptable at this price point, as are pot quality. That said the pots on this are passable and the the thin stain on the body ( which becomes really apparent under bright light) again is acceptable @ 196 USD. Overall had I not had the the misfortune of getting an unplayable instrument the first time. I would readily give this a 5 Star rating. 5 Stars + for customer service tho. I contacted the seller the day I received my defective product. They scheduled a label drop the next day. I had the product repackaged and gave it to UPS. I had my replacement in 3 days! Terrific customer service response.
I just got one of the exact same, and it's really pretty good. I'm going to have to polish the Frets though they're really rough. And the intonation is off but I think I can fix that pretty easily.
Mine was ok I needed to level the frets crown and polish but any guitar player should be able to do this..I mean spot level with a fret rocker...They all need polishing at least..Buy some tools and if you own more than one guitar take the time to learn the basics its life changing.
I got the semi hollow body in June. My friends kinda laughed at me... Until they took it for a test ride with my baby Marshall MG10... How does that Sass Jordan song go? I will make you a believer... It needed a bit of set up, but not much, strings you're comfy with. I love it... In all seriousness, jump on them before they start turning the market sideways and they start raising the prices simply because they can.
Same fret, neck nut cut and bridge as my epi alpine custom. It had a few bad finish spots on the body binding and around the neck joint but who cares . The neck pickup seemed louder I lowered both and raised the pole pieces, that gave more clarity and less sizzle. I want a hotter bridge pickup but these cnc wound do sound good. I tweaked the trussrod tighter and got the bridge low as it will go( i may lap the bridge to make it thinner or order a guyker epi LP bridge and lap it then change it.yea I need a little more scream outa the pickups.
Where are you going to find a better looking, and sounding guitar for the price, this guitar was my first IYV purchase, and I liked it so much that I now have 5 other IYVs,all have been top notch guitars,no need to do any upgrades on these guitars, tuners work just fine and pickups sound great,enjoy.
How many times have you tried wiping your screen watching this. There’s apparently a nail or screw or mark on his wall and it looks like it’s on my screen. Lol
Mine plays good and didn't need much set up but it had cosmetic flaws in the finish. But you have to look hard to see them. It has a fast neck with vintage sounding pickups not bad for the price. I paid more in 72 for a harmony rocket!
Very poor packaging means buying one of these guitars is very chancy. Mine is very nice, but damage during transit is common. They are make in Vietnam.
These guitars are not available in Germany. If I ordered it from Amazon US, I would pay for it 189 USD + 134 USD Shipment + 19 % turnover tax + 50 USD customs = absolutely not interesting. It will cost me more than one of the big brand guitars like a Gretsch Streamliner 2420 or an Ibanez Artcore AF 75 or even an Epiphone Wildcat, here in Germany.
I have one that I bought less than year ago. I'm very pleased with it. Quite beautiful and good quality
I got 2 other models from IYV - after a little basic work they’re both top shelf guitars.
I bought one but sold it . I kept asking myself why i sold it and there was n good answer. It was perfect but a guy bugged me until i sold it to him. Well, after days of regretting that decision, i ordered another one from Amazon and it is also perfectly set-up. Pickups are very good and everything about the guitar is spot on. I'll keep it this time. Thanks for the video.
I bought one. For the price the quality of the work and look is pretty surprising. I owned a few electric guitars before including a Gibson Night Hawk. I'm convinced the my IYV plays at least as well as the Gibson and sounds great. I actually wrote to the owner and said, "I don't know how you build this guitar for the price range.'.
I got one 1 week ago , it’s amazing this is a great guitar , mine came perfect , so happy and can’t believe it’s as good as it is , I can’t stop jamming on it .
So mine arrived and will need some upgrade to stay in tune. I did 3 gigs with it as it came. Upgrades: rolling saddles, tuner keys and nut may need a change too. Oh, pups. They are too hot for the music I play. The Duesenberg hasn't arrived yet. I ordered Wilkinson tuners, and I m thinking of buying a Chinese Epiphone pup, Probucker set. I have them in my hollow body and they sound very well.
Accurate review. Mine is amazing for the price....any price. He is also a really good player.
Brilliant! This video and all the comments helped me decide on getting this instrument. Thank you!!! ❤
What people need to know is for centuries , the best violins in the world,aside from Italy came from Vietnam .
I have the same guitar. After shipping and tax it was around $140. I had the same experience. I cannot find any blemishes whatsoever. I had to tighten the truss rod and lower the action on the bridge but the set up was easy. It is a beautiful guitar. The tuners hold tune very well. I have no idea how they can make such a great instrument and sell it at this price.
I can’t imagine what actual build cost is …
I have the l p iyv guitar …… love it
$140 American? These things are going for over 300 used in Canada. How does the USA get away with such low prices. Must be a import fees. This is what happens with you live in a communist country
Back in 2021 I purchased an IYV IJZ 300 TSB. It arrived in a "resealed box". (This is a red flag on the common practice of Amazon, to re-sell returned items) It was aesthetically beautiful, but the trapeze tailpiece was off centered by nearly 1/4" rendering it unplayable. I've never had the ball of a string snap off when tuning. This happened twice while trying to tune the high E. Amazon promptly replaced my returned item with yet another "resealed box" returned guitar. This one had a finish blem, a 3" dark dye, icicle shape on the back in the horn area. Other than the standard issues that are common with low/mid priced guitars IE. Cheap pots, gritty frets, dry fret board, intonation and set up. This was, and still is an amazing instrument. The take away from this is: Repackaged guitars from Amazon, are rejected, returns that need to be carefully inspected. They did the same thing with an Eart 335 that had a saddle that couldn't be intonated, and had to be rebuilt (reversed) on the G. Again an aggravating policy that they engage in. Selling items as new when clearly they've been returned. All this said, I LOVE this guitar, and would highly recommend it. The price point is ridiculously low and the product punches well above its cost. The play-ability, is sublime once conditioned and set up. The QC is spotty, but IMHO worth the risk, as currently (10-23) it is selling for 179.01 USD . Hope this helps! Here's the review I gave on this product: A terrific value. the quality control is the only real issue I have with this IYV. Unfortunately I had to return the first one i received as the tailpiece was offset from the bridge by 1/4". This caused the high e string to snap (actually pulling the brass fitting out the string). In over 50 years of playing, I've never had a string unravel as this did, twice. Finish blems are acceptable at this price point, as are pot quality. That said the pots on this are passable and the the thin stain on the body ( which becomes really apparent under bright light) again is acceptable @ 196 USD. Overall had I not had the the misfortune of getting an unplayable instrument the first time. I would readily give this a 5 Star rating. 5 Stars + for customer service tho. I contacted the seller the day I received my defective product. They scheduled a label drop the next day. I had the product repackaged and gave it to UPS. I had my replacement in 3 days! Terrific customer service response.
I just got one of the exact same, and it's really pretty good. I'm going to have to polish the Frets though they're really rough. And the intonation is off but I think I can fix that pretty easily.
It's a cool guitar, very reasonable price.
Mine was ok I needed to level the frets crown and polish but any guitar player should be able to do this..I mean spot level with a fret rocker...They all need polishing at least..Buy some tools and if you own more than one guitar take the time to learn the basics its life changing.
I got the semi hollow body in June. My friends kinda laughed at me... Until they took it for a test ride with my baby Marshall MG10... How does that Sass Jordan song go?
I will make you a believer... It needed a bit of set up, but not much, strings you're comfy with.
I love it... In all seriousness, jump on them before they start turning the market sideways and they start raising the prices simply because they can.
Arrived july 5th. I luv it! I want a black one a white one........ A blonde..........
Same fret, neck nut cut and bridge as my epi alpine custom. It had a few bad finish spots on the body binding and around the neck joint but who cares . The neck pickup seemed louder I lowered both and raised the pole pieces, that gave more clarity and less sizzle. I want a hotter bridge pickup but these cnc wound do sound good. I tweaked the trussrod tighter and got the bridge low as it will go( i may lap the bridge to make it thinner or order a guyker epi LP bridge and lap it then change it.yea I need a little more scream outa the pickups.
Where are you going to find a better looking, and sounding guitar for the price, this guitar was my first IYV purchase, and I liked it so much that I now have 5 other IYVs,all have been top notch guitars,no need to do any upgrades on these guitars, tuners work just fine and pickups sound great,enjoy.
Turn off the rope lights
Still a buzz ?
Thank you! What amp settings do you use for the jazzy tones?
How many times have you tried wiping your screen watching this. There’s apparently a nail or screw or mark on his wall and it looks like it’s on my screen. Lol
lol. Did this before I saw the comment
I also would like one. Is it full hollow or it has a center block inside? Do you think a Duesenberg Tremolo can go on it?
Not sure that I would install it...
I ordered it and I may install that trem. I ll see. Of course, I have to change the tail piece @@JLGabaldon
Is it a true hollow body or is there a block in the center like a Gibson 335 style?
Is it fully hollow with no center block under the pickups and bridge?
it's semi hollow
@@MegaslothEnthusiast Thanks
What guitar case would you recommend with this?
I found one on marketplace for 180. Is that good?
Yeah, I got one. It’s really good. Would highly recommend.
Noemie Ridge
Mine plays good and didn't need much set up but it had cosmetic flaws in the finish. But you have to look hard to see them. It has a fast neck with vintage sounding pickups not bad for the price. I paid more in 72 for a harmony rocket!
with all the effects you are running a 2x4 with a pickup would sound the same
Very poor packaging means buying one of these guitars is very chancy. Mine is very nice, but damage during transit is common. They are make in Vietnam.
These guitars are not available in Germany. If I ordered it from Amazon US, I would pay for it 189 USD + 134 USD Shipment + 19 % turnover tax + 50 USD customs = absolutely not interesting. It will cost me more than one of the big brand guitars like a Gretsch Streamliner 2420 or an Ibanez Artcore AF 75 or even an Epiphone Wildcat, here in Germany.
So, don't buy it.
"I.Y.V." ?!?
Really? Not one person at the company thought that perhaps calling them Ivy Guitars might not be a better option?