Shopping for first guitar. Anyone know anything about the Ibanez JamPack IJAE5BK Jolt/SE Guitar Pack?
I'm looking to buy my first acoustic or acoustic-electric guitar. This package seems like a good deal to me:
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-IJAE5-Acoustic-Guitar-Pack?sku=519605
But, of course, I'm aware that in guitar "packs", the guitar tends to be of inferior quality. I have a keen ear, not the keenest, but good enough to appreciate more than subtle differences in sound quality.
That said, anyone own this? Can attest to how good it is?
It's either going to be this or the Ibanez PF-5 Acoustic, the Washburn D10S Acoustic or the Epiphone DR-100.
See if you can check them out in person at a Music store. Some guitars are "brighter" sounding than others and everyone has thier own personal preference when it comes to guitar sounds.
I know some places that companies cut corners is tuning keys - try to get all metal tuners. I have seen with chromed plastic knobs that don't last very long.
Looking at the features listed on the site tho, it looks to be a decent starter guitar. But you only know what it looks like, not sounds, feel etc....
Good luck and enjoy.