Musicians

Duncanpup

(13,646 posts) Sun Jun 30, 2024, 02:52 PM Jun 2024

Son pulled trigger on two guitars they arrived today

The first one is called an Ivy IP 300 TSB probably an attempt at PRS yet it’s solid made in Vietnam all mahogany neck thru maple top.
From just playing on it for $250 yea even the pickups are not bad.
He’s gonna install pickups and new pots wiring new bridge brass.
The tuners are top notch.

Second one is tele clone from some company called effin guitars alder body rosewood fret this was used $185 this is the project upgrade.
Just amazed at for the price you pay then few hundred in upgrades you are still ahead in saving cash.
Just putting this out there if you’re looking.

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Son pulled trigger on two guitars they arrived today (Original Post) Duncanpup Jun 2024 OP

It's the golden age of cheap guitars. The IYV guitars have a great reputation kysrsoze Jun 2024 #1

Harley Benton the reissues tele 52 awesome Duncanpup Jun 2024 #2

And this is first time I've ever heard of these two brands. Duncanpup Jun 2024 #3

They Have A Rickenbaker Knock-Off ProfessorGAC Jul 2024 #5

Enjoy,... magicarpet Jun 2024 #4

kysrsoze

(6,122 posts)

1. It's the golden age of cheap guitars. The IYV guitars have a great reputation

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Sun Jun 30, 2024, 03:09 PM

Jun 2024

The quality of import guitars and parts and pedals is amazing these days. Harley Benton is another great budget brand - heard mostly great things about them.

You and your son rock on with those new acquisitions.

Duncanpup

(13,646 posts)

2. Harley Benton the reissues tele 52 awesome

Reply to kysrsoze (Reply #1)

Sun Jun 30, 2024, 03:13 PM

Jun 2024

Thank you , my days collecting are over I’m MIJ enthusiast yet today I’m amazed at selection and especially with this IVY quality.

Duncanpup

(13,646 posts)

3. And this is first time I've ever heard of these two brands.

Reply to kysrsoze (Reply #1)

Sun Jun 30, 2024, 03:16 PM

Jun 2024

The neck thru on Ivy I’m like it’s impeccable work the guitar period and our Asian luthiers like japan they will only get better.

ProfessorGAC

(69,558 posts)

5. They Have A Rickenbaker Knock-Off

Reply to Duncanpup (Reply #3)

Mon Jul 1, 2024, 05:33 PM

Jul 2024

The IRK-300. They're on backorder with Amazon with no projected availability.
Only $169. If they had a 12 string version, I'd order one and take my chances I'll get one eventually.
I looked at their website. Pretty sharp guitars for the money.

magicarpet

(16,186 posts)

4. Enjoy,...

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Sun Jun 30, 2024, 05:53 PM

Jun 2024

What a nice way for Father and Son to bond and spend time together.

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