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Published on 07/03/03 at 15:00I bought the GSA-60 at a Ken Stanton Music store for $210. I needed a new guitar, and this one was the best choice. I was on a budget, and I expected much less than what I actually got. I was (I still am) very impressed with the Ibanez GSA-60.
I fell in love with the paint job on my guitar; it is a silver metallic non-glossy finish. I know there are scratches (from my pick, etc..), but I can't see them, due to the non-reflective surface; it still looks new.(I've had this guitar for over a year) The GSA-60 responds well to detuning (I play CGCFAD). The mids on this guitar are impressive and the highs are are decent. The action is incredible! There is no fret buzz at all! The guitar is balanced well, and I have been able to play long intervals without tiring (...maybe thats just my stamina). I really like how the input for the cable is recessed, so I don't have to worry about it coming loose.
I put strap locks on it, and about 5 months later, both holes (where the screws go) were ruined. I had to put wood glue in them to repair them. I haven't had any trouble with them recently, though. I must complain about the lows on that guitar - they blow. I use 10-52 gauge strings, and like I said before, I detune a whole step down. I'd imagine that the bottom edge would be a little more beefy, but I was wrong. The 2 thickest strings start to sound like crap after about week of use (new strings); keep in mind that I polish the strings after EVERY TIME I play. I think it might be my saddles, because I go through at least 3 sets of strings per month; the strings ALWAYS break at the bridge, and its always either 1 of the 2 thick strings. That really gets annoying, not to mention costly. Thats all I can think of, though.
This guitar is incredible! I accidently dropped it down about 12 stairs, and all that happened was the volume knob got bent to hell. The were NO SCRATCHES WHATSOEVER . Thats one hell of a paint job! I have noticed some slight rusting on the bridge, although. Its most likely from my sweat, as I have the sweatiest hands in the world. The rust isn't very noticeable, though. Ibanez did a good job building this guitar.
I must say that I do not regret buying this guitar at all. I highly recommend this for any player. I am very pleased with the GSA-60.
I play A LOT of System of a Down, and coupled with a Boss Metal Zone pedal and Marshall amp, I sound pretty DAMN CLOSE. So if you are looking for that "System" sound, this is the best bet for a guitar for under $250. This guitar is well worth the money.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I fell in love with the paint job on my guitar; it is a silver metallic non-glossy finish. I know there are scratches (from my pick, etc..), but I can't see them, due to the non-reflective surface; it still looks new.(I've had this guitar for over a year) The GSA-60 responds well to detuning (I play CGCFAD). The mids on this guitar are impressive and the highs are are decent. The action is incredible! There is no fret buzz at all! The guitar is balanced well, and I have been able to play long intervals without tiring (...maybe thats just my stamina). I really like how the input for the cable is recessed, so I don't have to worry about it coming loose.
I put strap locks on it, and about 5 months later, both holes (where the screws go) were ruined. I had to put wood glue in them to repair them. I haven't had any trouble with them recently, though. I must complain about the lows on that guitar - they blow. I use 10-52 gauge strings, and like I said before, I detune a whole step down. I'd imagine that the bottom edge would be a little more beefy, but I was wrong. The 2 thickest strings start to sound like crap after about week of use (new strings); keep in mind that I polish the strings after EVERY TIME I play. I think it might be my saddles, because I go through at least 3 sets of strings per month; the strings ALWAYS break at the bridge, and its always either 1 of the 2 thick strings. That really gets annoying, not to mention costly. Thats all I can think of, though.
This guitar is incredible! I accidently dropped it down about 12 stairs, and all that happened was the volume knob got bent to hell. The were NO SCRATCHES WHATSOEVER . Thats one hell of a paint job! I have noticed some slight rusting on the bridge, although. Its most likely from my sweat, as I have the sweatiest hands in the world. The rust isn't very noticeable, though. Ibanez did a good job building this guitar.
I must say that I do not regret buying this guitar at all. I highly recommend this for any player. I am very pleased with the GSA-60.
I play A LOT of System of a Down, and coupled with a Boss Metal Zone pedal and Marshall amp, I sound pretty DAMN CLOSE. So if you are looking for that "System" sound, this is the best bet for a guitar for under $250. This guitar is well worth the money.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com