New Guitar Day! - The Affordable And Beautiful IBANEZ SA!
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- The Ibanez SA Series is another great example that shows you don't have to break the bank to get a fantastic guitar!
From Fender to classic Ibanez tones in one affordable package!
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This is a weird coincidence. Almost every time I watch one of your guitar reviews, shortly thereafter, my bank account decreases. I'll have to try and figure out the connection.
You have bad g.a.s. We all have it. No cure. ;-)
yes youre right, i bought SA960QM because of this video
Emptied my bank account with the new 2020 SA460.....What a shame... these videos should be under Trump censure... ::)))))
Kevin, what's your favorite guitar you have?
And here i am, restoring an SA120 cause of this video
my first real guitar was an Ibanez SA160 back in 2004, still got it, still bangs
Luis Reyes hey me too!
Back in 2010, I bought an Ibanez SA260FM in the translucent emerald color. It's a fantastic guitar. The guys at the guitar store said "Well, that's great ... the best looking guitar we had and now it's sold" Hahaha, they meant that in a good way :D
Bro same. Didn't stay in the when I used the bar tho
@@davidramos4317 there is a vid on how to keep an SA bar in place
Is it the same as the GSA60?
I've had my new Ibanez for the last month or so, and finally got around to shooting a proper demo - what a fantastic guitar!
Enjoy!
I love the stain on it 👍
hello i just got one used on ebay its a sa 160fm made in Indonesia i think i like it more than my sa 260 . by the way i paid $220 Aussie dollars with a case ...
Kewl
Congratulations!
I'm so glad you reviewed this guitar as I've had my eye on one for awhile now. What would be really awesome is if you could do a comparison of this guitar and a Harley Benton Fusion II, which is a similar style guitar in the same price range. I love your channel by the way!
I think we can all agree that one minute of epic soloing is just not enough to satisfy. You should do a video where you do like a song, all improv.
Someone should mention the exquisite audio mixing job Darrell does on these videos. They sound marvellous on my studio monitor headphones.
Very true
I second that someone should mention that. They really should.
i rarely listin on headphones...the acid test for me - is speakers ..if it sounds good on those , will sound better on headphones
You just did 😜
Someone should get Darrell out of their mouth 🤣
I've had my SA 260 for years now, I love it for its versatility since i tend to switch genres quite frequently. Would recommend to anyone on a budget looking for a step up from a starter guitar.
This was my first "real" guitar ever. Got it as a present right before the 8th grade talent show back in '96. Mine was HSS, but had a floyd rose. I have a S 521 now and it has a hardtail instead of floyd. These are the greatest guitars ever in my opinion. I've tried several other different guitars over the years I'm still most impressed by this one. I love the location and angle of the input jack probably the most. I hate an input jack flat on the front or on the edge of the body. After trying out other guitars that was something I quickly noticed was a huge turnoff but something I never really appreciated til I didn't have it anymore.
I have just bought an SA160 and I have to say when set up properly is every bit as good if not better than a cheap Strat. Great tone and looks a lot better too!
And it's lighter and its neck is fabulous. 😎
I never clicked on a video so fast, I will own one of these to add to my Ibanez collection. Thanks for sharing Darrell!🎶🎸😎🎶
This guy can make a shoe box with strings on it sound great ...
Youre thinking of Justin Johnson, Darrell only plays guitars. 🤣
Ibanez make really good guitars. There like Yamaha. They don't make a bad guitar. Even there sub $200
I love the shape of the SA and the RGA series... That "A" at the end give all the lovely look
My main axe is Ibanez RGA72. The 'A' stands for 'Archtop body'
I've got a similar Ibanez( S521) and its essentially this model without the whammy...my pride and joy😍
Love new guitar day :) my new guitar days gonna be Wednesday 😁
Also am I the only one that finds a certain satisfaction watching unboxings of guitars?
Asonii - no.
I’m getting a new guitar Wednesday this week as well :)
No all of us guitarists suffer from "GAS" Gear Acquiring Syndrome :)
I haven't run into a bad Ibanez yet. Even the less expensive ones are really good also. The Japan and Korean Ibanez's have incredible Craftsmanship. I should know, I own 6 Ibanez's myself.
If you’re looking for a bad Ibanez, try one of their acoustics. It was an impulse buy and I sold it a few months later to buy a Breedlove.
@@noi5emaker Ughh. I just bought a used Ibanez hollowbody AR73 on Reverb . Hope its ok. Didn't come yet. If neck is bad I'm gonna send it back.
@@noi5emaker The hollow body Ibanez AS73 from China is nice. I just got it used. A 2005. The Neck is fine, as well as the rest of the guitar. A very nice guitar.
I have one just like that. Bought it last year. I have to say it's a great value, as most Ibanez guitars. Lighting fast and the fit and finish is on par with a standard strat.
Nicely done, as usual, Darrell. I haven't had an Ibanez in several years, and all my "pure" electric instruments are either all-single-coil or all-humbucker, so the combination in something other than a Strat is appealing. I agree - the blueburst finish is gorgeous. I'll check the SA out further. Thanks for the nudge!
I love the S series too. One of the best values on the used guitar market is an early 90’s Ibanez 540S.
Not an S but rg550/570 with the edge or lopro is also a good mention!
Holy Moley !!! I have 2 of those Ibanez S540LTD models .... they are phenomenal guitars. One of them, that I bought a few years ago, has this insane pink\purple morphing color paint job that changes with the angle of the lighting :)
Darrell I'd recommend another line from Ibanez. Called the GIO GART 60 series. They make even a RG style guitar. I have one that has the look of a les paul but the body is so thin and its light.
Darrell, are your one minute solos always improvisations or do u write something that u like and arrange it and practice it before shooting?
Yess, the SA Series is so underrated - who could blame them seeing as they're pitted against the super sleek S series and the legendary RG :P
What I like the most about the SA models is that the neck has a 12in radius, I prefer it over a flatter radius. Great video Darrell.
Great sounding guitar! You make everything sound good. If we shut our eyes and open our ears its surprising what we think sounds good. But thats a beautiful guitar and the Blue Angel sounds amazing with anything that has strings! Love your channel its always a pleasure to see what you have goin on.
This is my main guitar. It’s up there as one of the most versatile guitars available. An ultimate intermediate-level guitar. The quantum hum-bucker is good at everything while not perfect for anything and the 2 single coils with 5 switch positions give you a ton of options. The mahogany body gives a warmer tone than other superstrats or strats. Ibanez knocked this one out of the park. My Gibson Les Paul DC is my backup guitar to this Ibanez, that’s all I gotta say about this guitar.....
Does the neck feel comfortable? Im was thinking of buying this guitar, but a jackson caught my eye because of its speed neck
@@pavel5283 Glad you asked, because I’ve had experience with both Ibanez and Jackson. Neck is great. Thin, but not overly thin. The SA line doesn’t have a wizard neck. Jackson neck may be thinner. Jackson makes a fine instrument as well. Ibanez/Jackson make for some great comparisons, and my daughter used to have a Jackson. Even a budget Jackson will be a slightly better metal guitar, as Jackson’s very good stock pickups are just a tad bit hotter. I prefer Ibanez’s quantum pickup’s tone and versatility.
I cannot name a more versatile guitar out there than my Ibanez SA, as it can do literally every music style out there, but like I said, even a cheap Jackson will do metal better. Both are great choices.
I love my Ibanez SA260FM - Violin Sunburst. Great sound and really comfortable. Was my first Ibanez and now I have 3 Ibanez 😂😂😂😂💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 Great video!
I have 7 now. Not to brag because I love Ibanez's. I have 2 Roadstar II Japan. An Ibanex EX Korean. An Artcore 250 Korean. A Talman TC530 Japan. An RG570 Japan, And just this week I bought from Reverb an Ibanez Hollow Body AS73 China, which is awesome too. $230 w original hardshell case
After this video I bought an SA160 in natural rosewood....Man I love it! I haven't changed anything and it's great. I DID buy a set of hipshot open tuners for it but haven't put them on yet as it hasn't given me any grief yet.
Where did you bought it? And for what price ? :)
Frank Gambale used S-Series Ibanez models for many years,so these aren't just for metal shredding.
What makes the S-Series so great,is how insanely balanced and light weight these guitars are.
Nita Strauss,who has a sign. model based on the S-Series always does a neat little trick,where she's balancing the guitar on the palm of her hand,holding it on the neck joint and there's no dive at all,it stays in perfect balance.
greekfreak1980 Oh? I’ll have to look into them then. I just got into SGs in part because they’re so light.
@@OtherTheDave The S-Series is one of the lightest Superstrats on the market.
My very first guitar is a dumpster salvaged 1985 IBANEZ ROADSTAR II Series RS240, and I'm glad I rescued it. It still sounds great after all those years. I have 98 Fender Stratocaster MIM that has a little fret wear and I love it but I always go back to my Ibanez, maybe for sentimental reasons.
More of an RG fan myself, but that guitar is still a beaut! Glad to see another Ibanez fan in the world instead of the hate they seem to garner on the Internet.
Thanks for doing this one. I'm going to sell my "S" (two Humbucker) and pull the trigger on the "SA 460" (better pick Ups, better trem bridge and locking tuners). 😎
2 guitars that spent years as my favorites were my Ibby twins - a 1988 Radius and a 1988 Saber (540R and 540S). I don't have those guitars, but I still have each of those models.
Never played a Ibanez guitar, but now I want to, great video.
Go to guitar center and check out the S series and RG models rhey have there!
You don't know what your missing. I scored an ibanez EX on ebay for about $100. Insane action and sound versatility. Plays as good as my expensive Strats. FWIW Korean and Japan made are the best.
Japanese Ibanez's are the best Ibanez!
My first guitar was a purple sa260fm and I sold it like 4 years ago. Probably the worst decision I've ever made... It's ridiculously versatile
I looked long and hard for one of these and picked up a Ibanez SA160QM used today for $200 US. I'm looking forward to it. Thanks for the review!
This was the first guitar I’ve ever held in my hands , it was a black one I think 2002 model with the old brass bridge that belonged to my best friend in the world who passed away in 2018 , He inspired me to start playing guitar and now im making short videos on IG, I wish I had one that looks exactly like his to honor his memory that guitar was truly special to me because it impacted my life so much in a positive way , Ibanez SA’s Rule !!!!
Wow, just wow. I've been looking at the SA series, struggling to find decent reviews and then this pops up. You've sold it to me, everything seems perfect to me (well I'll probably replace the pickups, but they're still awesome at this price point). Anyway, thanks a lot !
There's also the SA560 with TUSQ nut and DiMarzio Black Velvet pickups. But more expensive, but incredibly beautiful with abalone binding.
These do not get enough love. The SA is so versatile. I love my S too but cannot deny the SA is better balanced. Good review.
These are so much like what the original 540s guitars were, and what they initially were meant to be. Love my '88 540s.
Darrell, your intro made me think: Your soulful, melodic style would probably be identifiable to me if I heard you anywhere. Radio or wherever. I think you are unique. Thanks for your insights and reviews too.
Look Darrel, can we just start making the solos 2 minutes? Is that too much? I don't think so.
Thanks, Darrell. I've been interested in these for a while, and your approval is always a good sign.
Once had a RG 51 I think the best part about this is the action so low and no buzz missing it now a great guitar
Yet another excellent video from best guitar channel on UA-cam blessings.
So pleased you did this, I have been looking at them on the website I shop on. Excellent job recording the sound, and sound of a great player using it! You know how to show what one can do! I think it is a great time for guitarists to find affordable but great sounding legitimate instruments. It’s getting harder to finding bad ones. Thanks Darrell!
I snagged a barely used one very cheap and Ibanez are well-made. This is an older one from Indonesia with H S S pickups and all original with gig bag! Mine is black, heavy and spotless all over with 1-piece maple neck from the old days ...
I have an Ibanez SA-120 in black. I actually like it more than the Prestige ones because the body isn't as thin. My model was made in 2005, so it was still made in Korea. They switched manufacturing to Indonesia a few years later. I changed the bridge pickup to a Seymour Duncan TB-4 JB. It's still my favorite guitar to this day. Love it! Great Video!
The s670 is also super nice. HSH and an edge zero 2, bound fretboard, 24 frets, etc. Really solid value.
We picked up a used sa a few months ago, made in Indonesia, it is an amazing guitar. Also, ours does have the thinner style Ibanez neck.
I had a pacifica for first guitar then a washburn bt-4 and now have a ibanez grg 270b and even though it's not high end it plays so well. Got to love an ibanez!
I love hearing you play a really good guitar. I'll say it again, you play so beautifully and tell such a wonderful story. You're definitely an inspiration to me. I find myself wanting to replicate the notes, tones and chord combinations you do. So glad I'm following your channel 🤘🎸🎸👍
Always appreciate your honest, no nonsense videos.
An Ibanez fan since'77. Man, that's a longtime ago.
I kinda wish they would bring back the Roadstars. I have one from the 80’s and love it.
First guitar was an Ibanez grx140 in 2003 or so. Still got it. Its the one i learned on and still holds a decent tune
I would love a two or even three minutes solo of that. Absolutely loved it!
great expression in your playing. tasteful vibrato, bends, slides and harmonics. keep it up!!
I bought a SA160FM last weekend, it's such an easy guitar to play and so well balanced. It plays better than my epiphone les paul custom which was 3 times the price.
I'm a Fender guy but I bought a MIJ SA1260 back in the day, incredible guitar. Stock pups are great too.
This guitar was my workhorse from 2004-2015, it is very versatile, never had tuning stability issues with it (excepting tremolo action). On that note it had a very good tremolo system although without the FR it would then go out of tune naturally after a few dive bombs. When I bought it I fell in love with it for a long time. The only two things I'd criticise are that the single coils hum/buzz, maybe noiseless would have been better but more importantly in a live setting it doesn't have the volume that a thicker sounding guitar would have.
Just bought a sa120 with two humbuckers and a five way switch.mine was made in indonesia.great guitar.
I have a Korean SA 220QM I love it 👍
I’ve had my SA for over 13 years, it always played great... however was after a few years in my tone search I realised although it was versatile, it was not amazing at anything. Since then I put in some Bare Knuckle pickups and have two volumes instead of a tone and it’s great! Had a S for a while, although was not a fan of mine with the edge trem. Always liked Ibanez, they are great!
Just picked one of these up for $249 (used--made in Korea!) in all black. Black is not my favorite color on a guitar, but this guitar sounded so good, I just couldn't pass it up. Love it! CRANKS!, but you also get beautiful clean tones from the single coils. Good review... I recommend this guitar!
Based on this review I bought a week back the SA460 and I am so happy with it. Thank you for all your incredible reviews. Keep it up, Sir, you are THE most successful guitar reviewer.
Congratulations on the new guitar!
@@DarrellBraunGuitar If you're doing more with this one, be sure to mention that the earlier SA's are Korean made (Cort or WMI) and the build quality is noticeably better. Look for a black plastic mounting on the bridge pickup as a quick guide; Ibanez changed to a silver housing as on your example in late 2004 just before moving production to China in 2005.
I have one of these SA series guitars! I don't think they really make them anymore but it's a great value and I love mine. Plus it looks really badass!
1st - Buy what you like.
I'm just offering some perspective (for the more obsessive/serious young student, specifically) after three decades of playing. I've had two RGs and about a dozen other 6-string electric guitars over the years.
2nd - While this is certainly a pretty good starter axe, I'd strongly recommend a (aim for "used-but-in-the-newest-condition-possible', if funds are really tight) MIM Strat/Tele or Epiphone LP/SG instead. This will give you a leg up with the basic tonal qualities of the 'standard' instrument, which will in turn make your first ten years less of a struggle.
Here's why:
3rd - By having a (relatively) proper spec of a classic model as you learn how to play, you won't have to wonder why you can't quite get a particular sound to be correct vs other sounds that seem to just flow out of the guitar naturally. In other words, explore all you can with that strat or LP ...and then play something else for a day or more - it will be a a real 'a-ha' moment that gives you a much better foundation from which to organize different tones in your musical vocabulary.
Why wonder, when you can know right away for entry-level cash?? There will always be time for frankenstrats and whatever variant/mutant guitar strikes your fancy later down the road when you can afford them easier.
That tune at the beginning is really pretty.
That solo at 4:45 was beautiful bro, really touched me. Fantastic job. 🤘 - Kevin Venture
I have had my ibanez sa 160 for many years! I guess about 23 years,.
Silver grey quilted maple, left handed and with a super low action + a demarzio multibucker installed at the bridge..
I scolloped the frets from the 11th up, and sanded the neck and the frets about 10 years ago.. and then set it up perfect, all by myself!!
It's still my favourite guitar!
And upon judging all other left handed guitars that I have played against it, since I set it up, it is still the nicest guitar I have ever played, and it plays nicer than the only Paul Reed Smith I ever played too..
This guitar is the reason that I only own 2 guitars.. because I can't find one that plays or sounds nicer.. so I don't buy them..
Thanks Darrell, you told me EXACTLY what I needed to know about this guitar!
Thanks for the review, Darrell. I've been eyeballing this on your rack for awhile now. I'm strongly considering this platform (SA series) to modify as a replacement for my very heavy MIM Strat. Ibanez always has acceptable build quality with well-constructed and comfortable neck profiles.
Same guitar I've had for 8 years now, still playing like new.
Just bought a faulty Ibanez SA160QM to fix up and from what this video shows its one hell of a guitar for the money!
Ibanez guitars have always had beautiful paint jobs.Good Job Darrell!
Love it mate. I've started playing like you after watching so many videos
You always open my mind up to buying different guitars. This isn't necessarily a good thing.
lewisbeeman I take comfort in knowing that there are far worse things in this world than having a few too many guitars ☺
More guitars is better than zero at all
Still just buy the ones you need depending on the genre you’ll use it for. I have an Ibanez SA. Its my first and only electric guitar so far. It’s an HSS configuration. So I can use it for blues, jazz, funk, and almost any genre. I’m into 80s Metal. This guitar is all right for that stuff. But I’m getting into death metal for example. So I’m considering buying a 7 string. To me, if I can play the stuff I want to play on my guitar, then I won’t go looking for another.
There’s something soft and fuzzy about these pickups I just don’t like, similar to the original pups on my S470DX (first proper guitar) easily fixed by putting in a couple of Seymour Duncan humbuckers. Interestingly I messed up and put in the middle single coil out of phase but after hearing it I loved the versatility and tone of the in between sounds and I’d recommend anyone give it a go as it gives you something really different to work with so I have never ‘fixed’ it. Love that guitar but after owning it for 15 years or more it really needs some work on the frets. Slightly jealous of the HSS and non-locking term is this style of instrument fits so much better with how I play these days. Great video as usual!
Man it's like new guitar day every other week for Darrell 😜
I had an SA series not long ago, traded it off, and regret doing that. One of my worst guitar decisions ever made, looking to get another SA now
Dazza, you have by far the best banjo review channel + you can actually play a bit. Always been a Ibanez fan, but never got on with Wangy bars. Def be checking out this 'un 'cause I'm into cheap! (Least that what her indoors calls me.) Bless you sir.
Was close to pulling the trigger on the SA560. It's beautiful, tones were fantastic and I love the abalone binding. Ended up getting a Mexican strat but one day I gotta go back and get that SA
Bro u are so polite man...dam ur instructions n tips are very subtle and prescribed💝
I got the same guitar but I swapped the humbucker for a Seymour Duncan invader and the neck pick up from a fender strat and it makes a killer mix !
I think I am going to buy a new Premium. I thought about the Japanese version, but I want stainless frets. Plus, the premium is cheaper and has everything I want including the new trem, killer neck, etc.
i came for the solos,nice work
I tried a SA460 out in a guitar store and loved it. The amp there was really meaty and it cranked like a monster. I want one! The jumbo frets were a bit different for me but I'm sure I'd get used to them.
Doesn't it use like medium?
Don't forget to mention a push-pul switch on that SA360QM
I did not have a clue when bought it, found out while playing with it and settings...and guess what,a push-pull True Duo switch is factory setup on it. :D
Hoping to order my Ibanez jiva soon, great addition to my s 520ex.
I just found your channel...just wanted to say thank you! I spent my whole day off watching your Videos and playing guitar! Keep being Awesome Sir! Keep up the GREAT work!👍👍
Thanks Tony!
Welcome to the channel!
@DarrelBraunGuitar Liked the video without even watching it, it was from you so I knew it'd be great!!🤘🤘🤩
Never even considered Ibanez before but I'm sorely tempted to get an SA for my next guitar. It's either that or some form of Strat.
You have been doing great work and i just love watching your videos.... Keep up the good work....
It is a sort of request if you could review the classic rock series from Cort Guitars...
I am really very interested in a cheap or entry level les paul as you did for strat style guitars..
I just ordered a SA560mb
Congratulations!!
@@DarrellBraunGuitar yea man gz 2 u stealing another guys money 4 selling them pure garbage gj man gj yea gz yourself so and hmmm how much that coner ibanez payed u 4 this video 2 thief on people again??? declare that so people can see how much u get paid 4 that so ,,,
Awesome guitar!
@@j.jr.stormrage1472 what would you recommend?
@BLAKE BUWALDA true that
I was in my late teens when the first Ibanez guitars, which are now called the "Lawsuit Era" guitars, first hit the USA. Gibson and Fender had all but lost their following, thanks to the inferior products being turned out by CBS and Norlin, so the stage was set for the newly set high standards of Japanese luthiery to step in and take over. Well, they didn't actually "take over" the guitar market, but the Les Paul, Strat, and Jazz Bass copies they were making were of the same quality that the "Big Two" were making BEFORE they had sold out to corporations. And for $150 (for an Ibanez LP or Strat copy,) to $175 (for a perfect Jazz Bass copy,) back in the early - mid '70s you could buy what most of us felt was a better instrument than the originals at that time were. It wasn't long before the lawsuits started to fly, and Ibanez was forced to create their own designs. Enter: The Ibanez Artist. But here's the REALLY good part (for Ibanez, that is): while the fit, finish, and overall quality of Gibson and Fender seemed to fluctuate a LOT over the years, not one aspect (besides the design of their guitars,) of Ibanez's quality changed in any way, except to improve. This series of guitars is a perfect example. Once again they have managed to design a quality instrument with excellent design parameters, for an extremely reasonable price. Sure, a huge portion of it is the super low cost of Chinese manufacturing, but that was EXACTLY where Ibanez (and Japan, really,) were when they started building guitars, so they set up manufacturing plants and trained the people in how to produce a superior product - a product that everyone who worked on its manufacture would be proud to sign their name to. When you can get people like THAT on your team, you'll win every time. Another good job, Ibanez, and another great video, Darrell!
Never thought about Ibanez before. Will have to check them out. Thanks D.B.
My first guitar GSA60. Played it for 10 years, and went to guitar store to look up for another guitar and im looking at all these squier strats and pacificas, other s type guitars and none feels so good as ibanez! Maybe because I'm used to it, and the others are even more expensive, so i just went with a better amp!
The SA160 is no more available here in Italy at least in shops.
But I tried the SA260 and I found it sooooo good anyway, with pickups that don't need to be upgraded, IMHO.
That axe has jumped at the top of my next-guitar-to-buy list.
You have the ability to make an affordable guitar sound great! Hats off to you. Next round try a Peavey JF-1. I stumbled onto these hidden jems a decade ago. Sweet as a ES335 but new around $399. I found mine on accident at GC Country Club Hills for under $200 out the door. Fast neck, surprisingly hot humbucker and great fit n finish.
You can still pick up run out stock of Ibanez Prestige RG652AHMFX guitars for a small fraction of what other brands would charge for a guitar of similar quality and about half the versatility. I have an R9 that simply doesn't come out of its case anymore because the Ibanez would slay it.
You haven't mentioned the weight of the guitar Darrell! This is very important for people who do long time gigs. For me it might be a reason to switch to Ibanez even though I am Fender man. I suppose the SA is heavier than the S.
Don't know the exact weight but it's pretty light.....somewhere around 3kg
Really surprised me that Ibanez can be more affordable and has better quality control than PRS SEs in this context. The RGs and SAs are going to be my next wishlist guitars together with a proper set of SD dist pickups
My friend has the 360 model in the amazing Black Mirage Gradation color, he has a Dimarzio Super Distortion in the bridge and two Seymour Single coils in the middle and the neck, If I remember correctly the Duncan Hot rail in the neck, it is closer to a humbucker I suppose. Awesome for both rhythm and leadwork. I absolutely love the Dimarzio Super Distortion and have had it in several guitars, its also pretty cheap.
What do you mean by better quality control than PRS SE ? I have never heard anything bad about the quality of the imported PRS, only good things.
It sounds very clean and nice