Ibanez JamPack IJV50 Quickstart Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Pack  

Very nice guitar. I would by another one.

I purchased this for my daughter for her 10th birthday. She has never played guitar before, so this pack looked like a good deal. I wanted a quality guitar, but didn't want to pay too much being that she is just a beginner. I can say that the guitar appears to be well made and has a good sound.  I would recommend this guitar to anyone who wanted a decent acoustic without paying too much.

My main gripe is the fret work.  The bottom edge of the neck is smooth, but the top edge feels like a saw when you run your finger across it. I should have sent it back immediately for exchange, but didn't.  The first three frets under the third string cannot be made to not buzz and make a "thunggg" sound, no matter how close to the fret the finger is or how hard you press.  The guitar looks good, but there are some real quality issues to be adressed in the finishing stages of manufacture.  If I had it to do over, I would not buy this model.  Even an entry-level guitar should play properly.  I also had to shell out another $20 for a real guitar tuner.  The small one that comes with this package is so difficult to get right, as to be almost useless.  I would say at this factory, someone is asleep on the line, as is the quality inspector.

I bought this as a gift for a friend who had to sell his Martin due to $$ problems,He was very happy with it . I thought it sounded very good ,with a nice bright tone .The tuner worked good, the gig bag was what I expected so I ordered the hardshell tweed case. For something in the used deparment I could'nt tell and neither could my friend.

I expect that this will be a keeper for ever great for all levels from beginers to experts lookinf for someting to take outdoors to jam at beaches ,picnics,camping etc

As for value it's from Musicians Friend so it can't be beat!!

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