New Guitar?

[Knac310]

I went to Guitar Center and found this Guitar, It sounds Great but before I buy I would like to know if anyone has played it and can give me there Opinions on it...thanks

http://www.music123.com/Item/?itemno=38828&t=1#tab

[eyeballz03]

Hi I just bought a Ibanez PF105NT. This guitar is an Awesome guitar..
I bought mine from musiciansfriend.com. For $199 plus S&H.
I Love this guitar. I have done alot of searching and I am so glad that I chose Ibanez. You wont be sorry. Incredible sound! Like I said I Love This Guitar.
EBZ

[LAPetrarca]

All things being equal, if the price at GC is the same or close to the one provided in your link, I'd offer two pieces of advice.

First, if you're a beginner or don't have an immediate, justifiable need for it, nix the electronics. It seems like a great idea to be able to plug in or play straight acoustic at will. Truth is, as a beginner, you'll have more on your plate than you can handle just getting started learning to play. Keep in mind that onboard electronics add costs to the guitar. Generally, the same model in a straight acoustic can be anywhere from $30 to $60 lower. In order to keep the price reasonable, build/materials quality takes a back seat in an A/E in this price range.

Second, go for a solid top guitar. A decent beginners solid top acoustic can be had for just over $200. A Washburn D10S can be had for around $210. An Alvarez RD20S can be had for around $239. A Seagull S6 can be had for around $300. The advantage of a solid top is that over time, the sound improves as the top "opens up".

Good luck and come back to let us know waht you decide!

[eyeballz03]

While I agree with the electronics thing mentioned above.
I would like to add that the Ibanez PF series are Solid Spruce top guitars. and like I said I have tried the Washburn, Alvarez, Yamahas. IMHO they dont even come close to the Ibanez. Now the Seagull is a different story. Very Nice Guitars! If possible try them all before you buy. I swear that you will love the Ibanez.

[LAPetrarca]

The solid top version would be a PF105SNT, not PF105NT . The S indicating a solid and the NT indicating a natural finish.

The Ibanez website does not list PF105NT as an available model. It could possibly be a discontinued model. However, generally most manufacturers will include the "S" designation in the model number if the guitar does indeed have a solid top. If there is no "S" designation, I'd be very leery of a salesman telling me that it is a solid top.

[jaytee]

ehhhhh....
i have the acoustic only version (pf300nt)...and it is a solid top....

when i first bought it i had troubles finding it...i found if you go to the www.ibanez.com web site and look thru different countries...you will find different models...mine couldnt be found in the us...but it was at the time sold in germany.....

and yeah....i love mine too...its a really nice guitar...minus the electrical components...thats why i didnt reply in the first place cuz i dont know how the electronics are...or how much you intend to use them...

--jt

[Knac310]

Thanks everyone, I decided to buy from Guitar Center the sales guy was cool he threw in a nice strap and a box of my favorite picks and you’re right eyeballz03 this Guitar sounds Great plugged in or just by it’s self.

[eyeballz03]

Good Going! I knew that you wold like the Ibanez. You did buy the Ibanez right? Be Cool! EBZ

ps
Also to the other guy or girl the "PF105" is a Brand new model. and it is listed on the Ibanez website. Solidtop and all.