IYV 6 String IYV-IRK-300 Semi Hollow Electric Guitar 3T Sunburst, Right, (IRK-300)

Aside from being shipped a guitar that was previously returned and had MANY scratches, this guitar is a great value for the money.It needed new strings upon arrival, as the factory stings were garbage.And the neck pickup was crooked, and needed a little piece of foam shoved under it on one side so it would sit level.But after the new strings were on and pickups adjusted, the guitar played and sounded good...especially for the money.No sharp fret ends, no play in the tuners (a big surprise since I usually need to buy Gotoh replacement set), and pickups that have a nice jangly, and decent quality tone.There is some excess glue or something that was finished over in the neck pocket...one sign of this being a low budget build. But aside from the scratches put on by the person who returned it and sloppy glue work, this finish is gorgeous! The reds and other hues really pop and and always catches my eye.And I should mention that the body on this is definitely thicker than the guitar it's modeled after. It's pretty chunky depth wise! But it is still very light and probably weighs around 7 lbs or just under.If you're considering one of these, I can definitely recommend one based on the example I received.It stays in tune pretty well too, so with all the other attributes mentioned above, this is a very usable budget instrument and could be acceptable for use on stage.I've bought maybe 4 Amazon budget guitars out of curiosity including this one. This guitar is the best so far.

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.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 had an '88 Ric that I sold in the early 90's, because I needed something with more versatility and have regretted selling it ever since. I wanted to hear that jangle sound again, but couldn't justify the cost of a new Ric. I saw the reviews and photos of the IYV and figured for the price, why NOT take a chance on it. I am already a firm believer in Firefly guitars and figured, why not give a chance to another brand. Damn, this thing is good. Beautiful and playable right out of the box. I haven't even changed the strings yet. Action and intonation is spot on. Minor blemish on finish but who cared at this price point. And, it bangles, just like I wanted. For the cost, it is extraordinary. I own Gretsch, Fender and Gibson guitars. Is this like them? No, but for $160 bucks, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality.