ivy 6 String Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Right, Tobacco Sunburst (IPF-300 TSB)

It has a few rough spots in the finish, mostly around the neck joint, but for the price it was when I bought it will blow you away. Plays fine, I have found no uneven frets. No jagged fret ends sticking out to tear your hands up. It has a slightly chunky C profile which was perfect for me. Not super chunky, and not one of those annoying shredder D shaped. Just right. The frets do need a slight polishing but once you have it done bends are very smooth and no gritty feeling. I am not sure what the fretboard is made from, but it looks great in both color and feel. I added a little red mahogany stain which kicked it more towards a rosewood look, but up to you if you want to do it. Even the tuners are pretty decent. It stays in tune well enough for an old dude like me. The tone is surprisingly quite decent and has a nice range between treble twang and low end punch. I usually over improve many guitars, but so far I have modified nothing but polishing the frets and staining the fretboard. It is unreal they can make a guitar this decent and still sell it for this amount. If you're looking for a guitar to learn to play on, you could do a LOT worse for more money. Of course this is the golden age of the good cheap guitar. I remember when I was a young kid in the 70's. Cheap guitars were absolute dismal JUNK!!! This is no longer the case. I've bought Grotes, IYV's, and other $200 or less guitars in the last few years, and they have all been pretty well made.

Hello everyone. First of all, let us get this out of the way. When someone purchases a guitar (whether it is used, refurbished, displayed model, with minor imperfection, or a new one) at some point you are going to set the action, set the intonation, treat the fret board, file the fret ends, replace/modify the knobs/switches/bridge/strings/pickups/neck/etc. to your preference. It is no difference when you buy your vehicle. Eventually, you are going to change/add/replace/modify items on your vehicle to your liking. And that is fine. With that said, please do not count these components as a negative criticism towards these guitars. Let us just focus on the guitar itself. With minor tuning and neck adjustments, these guitars are ready to play right out of the box. As you know, minor tuning and neck adjustments are common with any guitar you purchase. The finish, quality, and construction of these guitars are awesome. The headstock is eye-catching. The neck is straight. The frets do not have dents/divots and are smooth (no sharp edges). The fret board is fine. The body is beautiful. The joints/seems are connected to satisfactory. The hardware (pickup selector or switch/output or input jack/volume & tone knobs or controls/bridge/pickups/pick guard/tuners/electronics/screws/nuts/strap buttons/fret or inlay markers/fret nut) are nice, functional, and tight. There may be some small blemishes or cloudy finishes here and there, fret board might have some kind of dye on it, but nothing really significant that would cause you NOT to play the guitar immediately. I’ve made NO modifications or changed any components on this guitar and had no major issue with feedback noise, guitar getting out of tune from hours of play, components getting loose or not working, breaking strings, electrical issues, etc. Again, everyone has their option on what they consider feedback, guitar out of tune, components getting loose or not working, breaking strings, electrical issues, etc. And that is okay. It also varies on the equipment (amps/stacks/pedals/cables/etc.) you use and how you play these guitars. I did notice the item is listed as “ivy,” but the head stock is listed as “IYV.” In conclusion, these guitars are attractive, feel great, look fabulous, sound terrific, entice you to play them and definitely fun to play. I am sold, and I am a HUGE fan of the IYV Guitars! I wished I could have purchased the earlier models when they first came out. If I had the money, I would buy all the IYV models. For an electric guitar under $200.00 and with no shipping fees, these guitars are an excellent investment! I will say it again. Not only are these guitars gorgeous, but they are also a pleasure to play. I hope IYV will continue to produce new models or have older models available because I am excited in purchasing them in the future. Thank you IYV Guitar company/staff for producing this magnificent product!

I wanted to love this guitar as it is next to perfect, so I corrected the action height, adjusted the truss rod as it had excessive relief. I changed the strings, intonated at the bridge successfully, tightened screws and nuts all around, the outside looks great with no issues, no swirl marks on the body except for some small paint splash drops, it has a good neck, fret wires were finished well, locking tuners work fine, I decided to keep the guitar and I created a Headrush Prime Clean Rig just for this guitar to hear how well it plays and it sounds very good. Now for the 4 star review. I was unhappy to look through the semi-hollow cavity and see how rough the inside build is, the holes that were made for the wires to run through look very rough and unfinished, definitely a "Rush Job", no sanding down at all, if you were to reach inside your fingers or hand might catch a splinter. The Basewood running through the inside looks like cheap wood, like they rushed through the process of building these guitars from the get-go..! The interior looks black and beige, with paint brushed just enough to hide the rough finish, but a closer look reveals carved out holes with a knife and not properly drilled, cleaned off or sanded. It makes you wonder whether the Vietnamese people are being under paid, not treated properly by the owner(s) and intentionally passing these guitars with poor to no "Quality Assurance"... overall giving IYV a bad reputation, since the many bad reviews for some of their guitars here on Amazon. "Your inner beauty will speak for itself, and your exterior will naturally complement it."

The IYV IPF-300 TSB boasts a stunning finish, with a sunburst-colored body that gives it a classic yet modern aesthetic. The guitar's body is typically made of resonant tonewood like mahogany, contributing to a warm and rich tonal character. The smooth contour and comfortable weight (5 lbs) make it ideal for long playing practice, while the glossy finish adds to its visual appeal. The neck of the IYV IPF-300 is slim and fast. The fretboard has a smooth feel, and the frets are well-dressed for easy playability. The guitar's neck profile allows for easy access to higher frets. Lowering the action and a new set of strings will give you a fantastic guitar ! Equipped with a pair of humbucking pickups, the IYV IPF-300 delivers a balanced range of tones, from warm and smooth clean sounds to punchy, powerful distortion. The pickups are versatile enough to handle a variety of genres. The volume and tone knobs and pickup selector switch are intuitive and responsive, allowing you to dial in the perfect sound with ease. The IYV IPF-300 TSB is a good value for its price point. The craftsmanship is high, and the guitar offers features that appeal to both beginners and intermediate players without breaking the bank. It competes well with other mid-range guitars in the same category, delivering excellent tone and comfort for a wide range of musical styles. Overall, the IPF-300 TSB is a well-crafted, versatile electric guitar that performs well in a variety of musical settings. Its beautiful finish, great playability, and solid tone make it a reliable choice for guitarists looking for a great all-around instrument. Whether you're a novice or more advanced player, it offers an excellent balance of quality and affordability.

Tiene detalles de terminado en el binding de los f holes, traía una especie de pasta blanca. También trae un detallito de pintura en uno de los cuernos y en la unión del cuello y el cuerpo. Pero los trastes están mejor que cualquier Epiphone, necesita ajuste mínimo del brazo,boats evitar buzz, los clavijeros no desafinan, la toque una hora y se movieron mínimamente. Subí un poco la pastilla del cuello, aceite el fretboard pues está muy seco y tare la acción alta, pero Justo eso necesito para tocar con slide. No pesa nada. 100% recomendable suena muy bien

No esperaba mucho de la guitarra por el precio pero me dejó gratamente sorprendido, suena excelente, es muy ligera, y mantiene la afinación por días, es una guitarra confiable para llevarla a los eventos sin arriesgar mis otras guitarras. Tengo entendido que a algunos les ha llegado con algunas pequeñas imperfecciones en el binding o la pintura, créeme que con lo buena que es eso quedará en segundo plano

controle de qualité négligé , ce qui donne 2 étoiles uniquement sur la premiere guitare il y a des vides entre les insertions et le manche (défaut majeure de finition) et probleme de volume qui ne coupe pas le son totalement point bizarre sur le ouie du bas et une fissure sur le vernis . sur la 2eme guitare il ya des traces d'usures et qui ressemble a une guitare qui a déja servi , il y avait des défauts de finitions comme un morceau de bois qui pendouillait sur le bord du ouie , une fissure sur le coté du manche vers la 15 eme frettes et quelque chose qui se promenais a l'intérieur quand je changeais de position . MAIS si elles auraient été avec avec seulement des défauts mineur j'aurais ajouté 4 a 5 étoiles car pour la jouabilité elle est parfaite malgré la largeur du manche , le poid c'est incroyable (légère), le son tres bon . Je vais espérer que la 3 eme soit sans défauts majeur car elle a un potentiel incroyable . mise a jour : J'ai reçu la 3 eme aujourdhui et elle est beaucoup mieux en générale , mise a jour 2 ; la jouabilitée est incroyable , j'adore le son et le poid tres légere , donc j'ajoute 1 étoile .

I received this guitar in nothing more than a one layer cardboard box. Believe it or not, it was in perfect shape out of the box. This guitar is amazing. The neck is straight. The action was perfect (low) out of the box (exactly as I use to set action on my other guitars: at 12 fret => high E =1mm ; low E : 1.5mm). Intonation right on pitch. I changed string from 10’s to 9’s and intonation is still right on. Truss rod works fine but anyway no adjustment was needed. Bridge pickup = 12.5 ohm, and neck pickup = 9.5 ohm. Both pickups sound great. This guitar has a very good sustain. Maybe because of the wraparound bridge. I you prefer bigger strings, bigger action or bigger neck relief no problem. There is room to adjust any settings (intonation, truss rod, action). Nut slots are a bit tight for 10’s but perfect with 9’s. Let me tell you, QA guys at IYV know how to setup guitars. The fretboard edges are slightly rounded and make the playing very confortable. Fretwork is perfect. No high spots. Fret ends well dressed. This guitar is amazing. So... I polished the frets, oiled fretboard, put the strings, clean the guitar and... rock on! This IYV can proudly stand beside my Strat, Jaguar, Ibanez, Les Paul. 260$ incredible. Good job IYV 👍