Ibanez IJX25 Jumpstart Package Review

Buy The Ibanez IJX25 Jumpstart Package

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My Review Of The Ibanez IJX25 Jumpstart Package

Ibanez IJX25 Jumpstart Package is a very good choice for someone who is looking to get started playing the guitar the right way. The first thing that appealed to me about this package is that the entire package is $229, which is less than you would be paying for almost any electric guitar by itself. You get the Ibanez electric guitar which boasts a basswood body, and a rosewood neck with pearl dot inlays. Additionally, you get everything else that you need to get started including an amp, gig bag, shoulder strap, tuner, and more.

I will say that I was slightly disappointed with the overall sound quality of the guitar, as it is not as nice as some of the other guitars that are in this range like the Les Paul Special II, but it isn’t bad by any means. I have found that it is difficult to get a clean sound from the guitar, but there are many music genres for which this is a benefit and not a hindrance including metal, and hard rock. If you are not a beginner then you are probably not going to be very impressed with this package, or rather the guitar itself, but for a beginner, this package has a lot to offer.

The Verdict

Despite having a few faults, I would still recommend the Ibanez IJX25 Jumpstart Package as a decent option for beginners. The guitar is not good enough to impress people who have been playing regularly for more than a year — and those who only need the guitar — but it is definitely good enough for someone new to the instrument. The extras that come with this package are pretty good too and definitely help to push this package from “overlook it” to “consider it.” It isn’t perfect, but getting a full package for $229 is not a bad deal.

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This entry was posted on 05/30/2011 at 5:01 PM and is filed under Guitar Packages, Guitars, Ibanez, Reviews, Under $300. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.