Nice find! That is absolutely beautiful...I think I'd just find myself staring at it whenever I wasn't playing it! The sound reminds me of quite a bit of the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack. Just wonderful.
Thanks brother! Yes I am absolutely amazed by this thing and have been playing it a lot. When I do worship leading in future this might just be my new go-to honestly. Acoustic guitars lend themselves well to worship but I don't like playing them as much as electrics. I prefer the lower action and electric strings etc. This is like the perfect fusion - all the warmth and acoustic clarity with the ease of electric playability and tones. And the looks... Like jaw dropping and yet not overstated - very classy. And yes O Brother is one of my favorite films and soundtracks!!! "I am a man... Of constant sorrow!!!!"
Great video. I have the IJZ 300 TB (Tobacco Burst). It has the same style inlays as yours. I cleaned the inlays with metal polish and cotton swabs. Then lubricated the fretboard. The inlays really came to life. Amazing 3D affect. As far as fit and finish, virtually flawless. It's a smaller, thinner body semi hollow. It was on sale for $149. I had to check it out. Glad I did. Glad you did. Looking forward to the follow up video for this one. The only real downside to mine is that the Destiny pickups are a bit dark for this style of guitar. They do handle distortion well though. I'm not going to change them out, but that my be an option for others.
Awesome! I went back and forth between the 300 and 500, glad to hear the 300 is also great. I just am astonished at the quality to value ratio. Just crazy awesome 😎 thanks for the comments 👍
Came here to mention the 300. I LOVE that guitar. It makes me grin every time I plug it in thinking how good it sounds for how little I paid for it. It's an insane value for the quality.
@@drewenriques I've had an IJZ-300 for 2 years. Love it. I swap pickups a lot on my guitars. Ended up with Lamsam P-90s in the 300. Sounds and plays amazing.
I bought one and mine came with a broken neck. I sent it back, and it's going to take 3 weeks to get my money back. I wound up getting a kit guitar. I was so excited to get the IYV it did look good! Oh, the pitfalls of buying online. Glad you got a good one!
@@thehobbyguy4me oh no! That's tragic. It is always a gamble shipping guitars. When I ship I am OCD about packing, but the manufacture boxing is much riskier. I tend to buy on Amazon and Reverb for their protections. Ebay is a little riskier. Amazon does super fast refunds too. I got a partial refund on this because it has minor shipping damage and it was like a few hours to clear. Let me know if you need any tips doing the kit build. What sort of kit did you get?
@@TheRevDr I did buy off of Amazon. After some bad things with eBay, I no longer will use them. I was just told I got the refund today. They told me yesterday that I would not get one until the end of the month into Jan. So I was glad to see I got the refund today. I got HB2 Hallow Body off of Amazon. It's the same body shape as the 500. I bought all new hardware for it along with new pickups. Should be a fun thing to do! I used to build " Kustom Guitars” And have put together a few kit guitars. At one time I had a few Jazz guitars and over time I sold them off. So I thought I would get another one. I was heartbroken that the 500 had a bad neck. I could have fixed it, but Amazon did not give me an option to give me a discount. Otherwise, I would have kept it.
This is not like a byrdland. The byrdland is from the "Thinline Series" which makes the body about the same thickness as an ES-335. And the Byrdland has a 23-1/2" scale length.
@@TheRevDrNope. The ES-5 was the same size as the L5-CES. The Byrdland had the thin body and the short scale, but otherwise it was trimmed like the L5. There was also a less-fancy version of the Byrdland, called the ES-350T, for “thin body”, but they didn’t come any other way. Chuck Berry played one for a few years in the 1950s.
@jfinester I thought the ES5 still had the full acoustic thickness... Which model am I thinking of then? I readily admit I don't have a lot of experience with Gibsons in general and that era in particular, always happy to learn more. My knowledge on this is mainly from browsing forums (not always reliable) and searching listings on Reverb etc. Thanks for the clarifications. If you have a moment can you indicate the image I have as an ES5 which shows the full 4" thickness (it has triple pickups and the Venetian body cut). It's around six minutes in.
They'll feedback clean too. I took my L-7 on a ballroom gig where I thought I would be straight rhythym. The keyboard player didn't show so I had to play melody to spell the sax player. Was fighting feedback all night.That's why they added the center block.
Yes absolutely, the center block cuts a lot of the problems out. Proximity to speakers is a huge problem with hollow electrics, less with semis and much less with solids. Thanks for the great comments 👍
@@cigdamagelungs 🤜🤛 that is awesome! I was impressed with the PRS style semi hollow but this one was above and beyond and earned a place of prominence in my collection. Glad to hear yours is also excellent 🙏
@@lunastrat yes exactly, it's really a family of guitars that it is harkening to more than a single model, it was just the aesthetic association with the Byrdland that caught my attention. It stands out in a field mostly populated by semi-hollows and echoes the 40s-50s build styles - particularly unusual choices for a budget Asian brand. Thanks for watching and commenting
Beautiful guitar! I get it now. Not really a copy but still really close to a Byrdland. I’ve been researching the hollowbody for a couple months now and I can’t decide between it or a semi-hollow. I primarily lead worship live on acoustic guitar, but I want the playability of an electric. What worries me about the hollowbody is that feedback. Which do you think would be more versatile but still gives that acoustic like tone?
Hey Ryan! It would largely depend on your setup and style. I assume you aren't using a lot of distortion or effects which are the main problems for feedback. The full hollow has more acoustic output and that warmer tone but the semis are more versatile and less prone to feedback. When I get back into worship leading I plan to use this one as a primary go to. As long as you can keep the feedback in check it's got such amazing tone it gives the acoustic vibe while having true electric setup. Also there are "hybrid" guitars that incorporate a piezo in addition to passive electric pickups. Michael Kelly is well known for their Hybrid Special. I have one of their lesser known strat style hybrids, very cool guitar. Doesn't have the unplugged output of a real acoustic but still gives that warmth and twang, so that might be an option to consider as well.
@ thanks for the feedback. I’ve been looking at the Gretsch 2420 and 2622. They seem to have great tones and coil-splitting. Reminds me of a telecaster like tone. I’m curious if one could get the same tones with a low end tele?
@@TeeFetch that would be a great premium choice. I will have to see what used deals I can scout out. These are really quite decent but yes a more premium pickup setup would make it even better. Amazing value considering all the pickups I would consider to level it up would cost as much as the guitar 😆
That guitar begs for lam...tron, best pickups ive ever heard ppl play,in terms of clarity n tone proper. If not going distortion cause the nature of guitar...its the only choice id go with. Matched
Great choice! I'm torn because I found the tones quite quite pleasing, but yes. Those would only heighten overall tonal excellence. Glad you're here. Hope to talk more as this channel grows. 🤘🎶🙏🎶🤘
Yes absolutely, they were doubly thin lined (the L series was thinner than full acoustic and they were even thinner still). The scale is shorter too, 23.75, though I did end up changing mine to the Byrdland shorter scale after shooting the video bc this has a floating acoustic style bridge that was easy to adjust for shorter scale length.
@@badscrew4023 it must be a trick of the light or having to do with the quilted paint because it's very smooth. It's also smudgy because of my arm and hands oils etc. It's not perfect but it is very nicely arched and beautifully finished.
@@Peter-ic7vj ES 175 thank you! I was trying to figure out which es model it was closest to (not a strong suit of mine). The cut and aesthetic drew my attention bc of my fondness for Byrdland but it is definitely not a straight copy (also Byrdland being a name is more recognizable than a model number). Appreciate it 🙏
No way it’s like a Byrdland…Byrdland is a thin Bodied extra short scale this is nowhere near. Good jazz box but you erroneously compare to a Byrdland when did Ted Nugent play such a big fat jazz box.
I address the similarities and distinctions at 5:48 - the aesthetic similarities caused the association in my mind but I do understand the differences (also the scale is the usual 24.75 not the shortened 23.75 - not to mention its a budget Asian guitar not an American vintage classic - but yeah).
Great review. Love your enthusiasm!
@@toddfriar6143 thanks! 🙏
Nice find! That is absolutely beautiful...I think I'd just find myself staring at it whenever I wasn't playing it! The sound reminds me of quite a bit of the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack. Just wonderful.
Thanks brother! Yes I am absolutely amazed by this thing and have been playing it a lot. When I do worship leading in future this might just be my new go-to honestly. Acoustic guitars lend themselves well to worship but I don't like playing them as much as electrics. I prefer the lower action and electric strings etc. This is like the perfect fusion - all the warmth and acoustic clarity with the ease of electric playability and tones. And the looks... Like jaw dropping and yet not overstated - very classy.
And yes O Brother is one of my favorite films and soundtracks!!! "I am a man... Of constant sorrow!!!!"
Great ear! SOGGY BOTTOM BOYS! And AGREED! Absolutely stunning! Glad you are here (to hear😊). Hope to talk more as this channel grows. 🤘🎶🙏🎶🤘
That finish!!! And that final note!!! 🤘🎶🤘
@@willredelsheimer 🤜🤛
Great video. I have the IJZ 300 TB (Tobacco Burst). It has the same style inlays as yours. I cleaned the inlays with metal polish and cotton swabs. Then lubricated the fretboard. The inlays really came to life. Amazing 3D affect. As far as fit and finish, virtually flawless. It's a smaller, thinner body semi hollow. It was on sale for $149. I had to check it out. Glad I did. Glad you did. Looking forward to the follow up video for this one. The only real downside to mine is that the Destiny pickups are a bit dark for this style of guitar. They do handle distortion well though. I'm not going to change them out, but that my be an option for others.
Awesome! I went back and forth between the 300 and 500, glad to hear the 300 is also great. I just am astonished at the quality to value ratio. Just crazy awesome 😎 thanks for the comments 👍
@TheRevDr So far it looks like you made a good choice.
Came here to mention the 300. I LOVE that guitar. It makes me grin every time I plug it in thinking how good it sounds for how little I paid for it. It's an insane value for the quality.
@@drewenriques I've had an IJZ-300 for 2 years. Love it. I swap pickups a lot on my guitars. Ended up with Lamsam P-90s in the 300. Sounds and plays amazing.
I bought one and mine came with a broken neck. I sent it back, and it's going to take 3 weeks to get my money back. I wound up getting a kit guitar. I was so excited to get the IYV it did look good! Oh, the pitfalls of buying online.
Glad you got a good one!
@@thehobbyguy4me oh no! That's tragic. It is always a gamble shipping guitars. When I ship I am OCD about packing, but the manufacture boxing is much riskier. I tend to buy on Amazon and Reverb for their protections. Ebay is a little riskier. Amazon does super fast refunds too. I got a partial refund on this because it has minor shipping damage and it was like a few hours to clear.
Let me know if you need any tips doing the kit build. What sort of kit did you get?
@@TheRevDr I did buy off of Amazon. After some bad things with eBay, I no longer will use them.
I was just told I got the refund today. They told me yesterday that I would not get one until the end of the month into Jan. So I was glad to see I got the refund today.
I got HB2 Hallow Body off of Amazon. It's the same body shape as the 500. I bought all new hardware for it along with new pickups. Should be a fun thing to do! I used to build " Kustom Guitars” And have put together a few kit guitars.
At one time I had a few Jazz guitars and over time I sold them off. So I thought I would get another one. I was heartbroken that the 500 had a bad neck. I could have fixed it, but Amazon did not give me an option to give me a discount. Otherwise, I would have kept it.
Almost to 600 subs guys let's keep this going! Spread the word. Let's make a resolution to get this channel to 1000 before winter breaks. 🎉🎉🎉
@@willredelsheimer appreciate you 🤜🤛
I replaced the stock bridge to a tuneamatic style mine. plus started using flat wound jazz strings for a mellower sound.
That's awesome 👍 I love flatwounds, my Ibanez Jazzbox had them on it and introduced me to them - very nice
This is not like a byrdland. The byrdland is from the "Thinline Series" which makes the body about the same thickness as an ES-335. And the Byrdland has a 23-1/2" scale length.
@@pooldogz I address the distinctions a few minutes into it. Body thickness it's closer to an ES5.
5:48 here's where I go into the distinctions.
@@TheRevDrNope. The ES-5 was the same size as the L5-CES. The Byrdland had the thin body and the short scale, but otherwise it was trimmed like the L5. There was also a less-fancy version of the Byrdland, called the ES-350T, for “thin body”, but they didn’t come any other way. Chuck Berry played one for a few years in the 1950s.
@jfinester I thought the ES5 still had the full acoustic thickness... Which model am I thinking of then? I readily admit I don't have a lot of experience with Gibsons in general and that era in particular, always happy to learn more. My knowledge on this is mainly from browsing forums (not always reliable) and searching listings on Reverb etc. Thanks for the clarifications. If you have a moment can you indicate the image I have as an ES5 which shows the full 4" thickness (it has triple pickups and the Venetian body cut). It's around six minutes in.
They'll feedback clean too. I took my L-7 on a ballroom gig where I thought I would be straight rhythym. The keyboard player didn't show so I had to play melody to spell the sax player. Was fighting feedback all night.That's why they added the center block.
Yes absolutely, the center block cuts a lot of the problems out. Proximity to speakers is a huge problem with hollow electrics, less with semis and much less with solids. Thanks for the great comments 👍
Mine is 3 yrs old, best guitar iyv makes
@@cigdamagelungs 🤜🤛 that is awesome! I was impressed with the PRS style semi hollow but this one was above and beyond and earned a place of prominence in my collection. Glad to hear yours is also excellent 🙏
@@cigdamagelungs also check out the backlash I got for comparing it to a vintage Gibson th-cam.com/video/HBnShd5PN0s/w-d-xo.html
Looks more like a 175, but the body is deeper.
@@lunastrat yes exactly, it's really a family of guitars that it is harkening to more than a single model, it was just the aesthetic association with the Byrdland that caught my attention. It stands out in a field mostly populated by semi-hollows and echoes the 40s-50s build styles - particularly unusual choices for a budget Asian brand. Thanks for watching and commenting
@@TheRevDr Love the Byrdland,. I didn't like the short scale neck however.
Beautiful guitar! I get it now. Not really a copy but still really close to a Byrdland. I’ve been researching the hollowbody for a couple months now and I can’t decide between it or a semi-hollow. I primarily lead worship live on acoustic guitar, but I want the playability of an electric. What worries me about the hollowbody is that feedback. Which do you think would be more versatile but still gives that acoustic like tone?
Hey Ryan! It would largely depend on your setup and style. I assume you aren't using a lot of distortion or effects which are the main problems for feedback. The full hollow has more acoustic output and that warmer tone but the semis are more versatile and less prone to feedback. When I get back into worship leading I plan to use this one as a primary go to. As long as you can keep the feedback in check it's got such amazing tone it gives the acoustic vibe while having true electric setup.
Also there are "hybrid" guitars that incorporate a piezo in addition to passive electric pickups. Michael Kelly is well known for their Hybrid Special. I have one of their lesser known strat style hybrids, very cool guitar. Doesn't have the unplugged output of a real acoustic but still gives that warmth and twang, so that might be an option to consider as well.
@ thanks for the feedback. I’ve been looking at the Gretsch 2420 and 2622. They seem to have great tones and coil-splitting. Reminds me of a telecaster like tone. I’m curious if one could get the same tones with a low end tele?
I imagine throwing some Lamber'trons in there would be epically better
@@TeeFetch that would be a great premium choice. I will have to see what used deals I can scout out. These are really quite decent but yes a more premium pickup setup would make it even better. Amazing value considering all the pickups I would consider to level it up would cost as much as the guitar 😆
That guitar begs for lam...tron, best pickups ive ever heard ppl play,in terms of clarity n tone proper. If not going distortion cause the nature of guitar...its the only choice id go with. Matched
@TeeFetch yeah I was browsing discussions of them, sounds like a great choice. Let me see what I can hunt...
Great choice! I'm torn because I found the tones quite quite pleasing, but yes. Those would only heighten overall tonal excellence. Glad you're here. Hope to talk more as this channel grows. 🤘🎶🙏🎶🤘
I have had surprisingly good success with Artec TVFT-A Filtertron style pickups. A fraction of the cost of name-brand Filtertrons.
Formidable essai ! Forcément, je pense à Ted. Très intéressante, mais pas distribuée dans mon pays je pense.
@@brunogino1916 merci mon ami! Exactement!
Wern't Byrdlands thinner then that?
Yes absolutely, they were doubly thin lined (the L series was thinner than full acoustic and they were even thinner still). The scale is shorter too, 23.75, though I did end up changing mine to the Byrdland shorter scale after shooting the video bc this has a floating acoustic style bridge that was easy to adjust for shorter scale length.
If I wanted the vanity of a Gibson, I'd buy a Heritage.
😆 nice
Where do you. Buy. These????
@@Peter-ic7vj this one I caught on Amazon. IYV is an overflow brand so there are batches that hit the market and then disappear (similar to Firefly)
Nice clip sir,thank you for feedback.!!!!
More like an ES 175 not a birddland
Yes it is closer to the ES, like I point out it was just the outline and general association with the Byrdland that caused me to make the comparison.
Looking at the reflection, the top is looking all lumpy and bumpy
@@badscrew4023 it must be a trick of the light or having to do with the quilted paint because it's very smooth. It's also smudgy because of my arm and hands oils etc. It's not perfect but it is very nicely arched and beautifully finished.
This. Is. A. Copy of. A es -175 gibson
@@Peter-ic7vj ES 175 thank you! I was trying to figure out which es model it was closest to (not a strong suit of mine). The cut and aesthetic drew my attention bc of my fondness for Byrdland but it is definitely not a straight copy (also Byrdland being a name is more recognizable than a model number). Appreciate it 🙏
th-cam.com/video/icU52JdjFJ4/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1lpzo-0mpwjtS1Ku
No way it’s like a Byrdland…Byrdland is a thin Bodied extra short scale this is nowhere near. Good jazz box but you erroneously compare to a Byrdland when did Ted Nugent play such a big fat jazz box.
I address the similarities and distinctions at 5:48 - the aesthetic similarities caused the association in my mind but I do understand the differences (also the scale is the usual 24.75 not the shortened 23.75 - not to mention its a budget Asian guitar not an American vintage classic - but yeah).