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Ibanez S320 S Series Electric Guitar Weathered Black
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Musical Instruments:Guitar:Electric:Right-Handed:Ibanez
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Worth all the money 
| Sound |
The sound is a bit difficult to explain as long as it depends on so many things. I used a lot of pickups in this guitar. I just don't remeber the way the original pickups were sounding because I just didn't play them any more than 20 minutes.
I used DiMarzio Humbucker from Hell in the neck and Evolution in the bridge.
With this combo I have to admit I loved the Humbucker From Hell a lot. It sounded warm and still bright. it was a bit like an acoustic guitar but ith some electric characteristic. Hope I won't create confusion.
I didn't like the Evolution in the bridge and this is why I tried the Evolution bridge in the neck and I loved the sound. This is why Evolution bridge reamined in the neck of my guitar and I think it will stay there forever.
In the bridge I tried then to use the Duncan Seymour Invader but I didn't like it. it had some kind of twang or something that I quiet didn't like and it was not warm to my ears. It sounded nasty.
Actually I use DiMarzio Super 3 and I like it.
After all I havesaid above I came to a concluzion about the sound of the S320. despite the fact it's made of mahogany my guitar sounds pretty bright. This is subjective and someone else might find this guitar dark sounding. To me it is bright, at least as I talk about the piece I own.
Anothe interesting aspect is the way the sound changed as I tried different strings. I actually use Dean Markley Yngwie's Magic (0.08). Also there is a difference when using different picks. With purple Planet Waves (1.10mm) it sounded pretty warmer than it sopunds with the picks I use now (Dunlop Delrin 2.0 & 1.5mm)
Then I have to add I use a Ibanez Tube King pedal with original 12AX7 tube. I played on many amps including mixers and PA and when it comes to amps I made an average score. I just talked about the most of the amps, including computers, PA's and guitar amps.
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| Action, Fit, & Finish |
Usualy i don't mind about the finish. If they ask me I'd rather buy a guitar with scratches and dents all over if they sell it cheaper.
The action I don't care too because I play with a pretty high action and I think that is something about your preference and an issue that is your responsability, something that is your duty to fix.
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| Reliability & Durability |
I used this guitar for more than a year and it's still one piece. I didn't have to buy parts. Nothing broke yet. This is a point that matters to me and I am very pleased with my guitar.
I abuse trem a lot and is stays in tune, no problem, hakuna-matata. A real good deal for the money I paid.
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| Customer Support |
Didn't have to deal with that. They made a very reliable guitar and I want to say them a loud Thank You.
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| Liked about it |
1. First of all I liked the way it stays in tune. Oce tuned I don't have to touch any tuners. I don't need to adjust te fine tuners over time, it just stays tuned.
2. I love the fact it has no middle pickup. I hate single coils.
3. I love anthing about the ZR tremolo.
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| Didn't like |
If i'd like something different it would be a scallop for the last 5 frets. That would be lovely. Bigger frets could be nice too.
No other complaint I just love the guitar.
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| Overall satisfaction: |
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5.0 |
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