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Yeah, rolling the tone back helps or adjusting the highs on the amp. The highs on the Mustang can be very pronounced with some of the amp models and it isn't an issue on the Bud, or the Polytone or any other amps I have really. The fret issues were odd because the fretwork below the 12th fret was impeccable.
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06-27-2017 05:22 PM
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Ha, after returning my Epi Broadway I bought the 151 SRR --(also known as "lipstick red") will pick up at GC tomorrow!
I have a PM2 and after talking with Ibanez, they too say the neck has a bit more body than the PM2.
I ran out of patience returning the EPI's due to QC issues...... so off the Ibanez again with the great quality they maintain....at least in my experience.....
looking forward to this one!
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Originally Posted by rio
Wondering if your neck has a hump at the body joint--many of the non-Japanese Ibby's of late seem to have issues above the 10th or so fret... I'm glad you were able to resolve that issue. I agree that, overall, the fretwork is very good. Keep us posted!Last edited by rolijen; 06-27-2017 at 06:35 PM. Reason: Typo
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Originally Posted by jazzimprov
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I'd put cream binding on that ....
hot cool guitar ! Nice
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Well, I just visited the Ibanez site and it looks like they've added a new model to the lineup--the AFC95 in a natural finish. It looks nice. Clearly listening to customer feedback. Hollow Bodies Contemporary Archtop - AFC95 | Ibanez guitars
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The AFC95 is a two-pickup model and has a non-gloss tailpiece and finger rest. It looks awesome. I can't see any pricing online yet, but if its on par with the two-pickup AFC155, it'll be $999 US. This will give the GB models a run for the money...
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Originally Posted by rolijen
I do miss having adjustable pole pieces. The balance is pretty good but I wish I could lower the E and B and raise the G and D a little bit.
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Ibanez just built my guitar in the AFC95. Anyone want to buy an AS153 in excellent condition?
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Originally Posted by ruberface
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Originally Posted by rolijen
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Originally Posted by rio
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Judging from the normal Ibanez numbering system a 95 model will be less well appointed than a 155 model independent of whether it is a AFC or and AF model. The main difference in this case seems to be that the AFC 95 has acrylic inlays whereas the 155 has mother of pearl inlays and the Artstar fret edge treatment.
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"Judging from the normal Ibanez numbering system a 95 model will be less well appointed than a 155 model independent of whether it is a AFC or and AF model. The main difference in this case seems to be that the AFC 95 has acrylic inlays whereas the 155 has mother of pearl inlays and the Artstar fret edge treatment."
Agree with above, + I couldn't go back to flat-matted finished again--as both are... natural flat and violin flat.
Looks like about the same quality as the other $699.00 ones I've seen @ GC so I think the AFC 151 red -- is of a higher quality and includes the case.
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Originally Posted by jazzimprov
"Ibanez has given the AFC95's frets some extra TLC in the form of their Artstar fret edge treatment. Near the binding, the frets' shoulders are rounded off, and their ends are tamed down a bit, resulting in a bullet-shaped terminus that makes soloing a treat. This is a level of care not usually found in guitars at this price point, and it makes all the difference in playing comfort."
Which makes me wonder.
Regardless, I am enjoying my red AFC151. A lot!
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Originally Posted by rolijen
Whenever she looks at a guitar with that funny gleam in her eye, she asks, "Another guitar?"
I can usually get away with, "What? This old thing? No, I just polished it!"
I don't think I can convince her I refinished one.
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I've always liked Ibanez frets. Even their low-line models are heads-and-shoulders above, say, Gibson Specials -- not that that's a high hurdle.
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I just get, "why do you need more than one?"
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Originally Posted by rolijen
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Oh, yeah. I forgot to mention, she can count. It's mostly one in, one out. But the gig bags lying around muddy the waters a bit.
I actually have some extra cases in storage. I sometimes bring them out to "clean them," just to keep the total number in flux.
I can get away with it one at a time, but there is a cumulative effect that's hard to explain away. "5 years ago, you it down to two guitars, now you have 5 guitars and 8 cases, yet you never admit to buying any."
My wife is a dear and the best, but guitars are not her thing. Being a Chinese immigrant may have something to do with it. Different values. In all the years I've known her, she asked me to play for her just once, in the beginning. I managed to hold her attention for a good two minutes! She then said, "very good," and never gave the guitar another thought except for how they clutter up the bedroom.
If you ever heard the crappy music they call Chinese pop, it may be more understandable...
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Thanks for the discussion - I put in an order for an AFC151 yesterday, encouraged by the comments on this thread. NGD photos forthcoming :-)
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Great choice!
Had mine for a while and it is a keeper!
Congrats!
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Originally Posted by rio
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I haven't seen any neck mount versions. I wonder, though, if it could be ordered with a neck mount. I haven't seen any resin pickups (I think that is what the black material is on these, similar to on Benedetto pickups) with neck mounts so maybe that is an issue. The size of the mount and angle of it though seem to be perfect for the guitar.
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Hello,
I recently purchased the Ibanez AFC 151 and encountered the same problem: the bridge does not fit the body of the archtop and has a gap.
It looks like you custom fitted a new ebony bridge but kept the original saddle. How did you do it? Alternatively, how do I reshape the current bridge, if possible?
Thank you for your assistance.
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