SeriesIbanez Talman

(Originally written by chamalo31/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Features: Fir tree top Mahogany back, sides and neck Rosewood fingerboard and bridge Piezo pickup AEQ201 preamp Ivorex II neck and bridge nuts Advantage string pins Chrome Smooth Tuner AS machine heads Cutaway Made in China (the model made in France is six times more expensive) Very nice finish considering the price UTILIZATION I bought this guitar as my main instrument and for mobile applications (very light, compact, nice-looking... I like it ^^) Good playability and easy access to the upper frets. You'll only have to change the strings because the original strings are really bad. Even if it is a Chinese guitar it provides Ibanez quality. I didn't have a lot of money so I chose this IBANEZ because it's an electro-acoustic model, because it had a nice price (I tested a cheaper model but with a low-quality preamp and without a tuner) and because of its great looks. SOUNDS - I own a big folk guitar so the lack of lows of the acoustic sound disappointed me. - I play with a Jim Harley electric guitar amp but I also plan to use this guitar with my hi-fi system. - When plugged the sound is ok considering the price. OVERALL OPINION I still have my folk Valley Blues guitar (French brand). - I also own a Jim Harley electric guitar (for sale) - I own a bass guitar - And I also have a classical guitar in ukulele size. I received the guitar this morning. I've already played it four hours and I like it... I recommend it to people like me who are not beginners anymore (I've been playing for one year). This guitar combines a nice price, manufacturing quality, great looks, playability and lightness.