Ibanez Review: AX 120

History:

Purchase: I purchased this Silver AX120 on Ebay for $150. I liked the look of them and the price was right.

What I Like About This Ibanez AX 120: A very solid guitar, exceptionally bright tone. I refitted it with Dimarzio Super Distortion pickups because the stock pickups got feedback. Really cuts through and for some reason is brighter than my (almost identical) AXS32. Another major upgrade was to Graph Tech string saddles in the bridge. Haven't broken a string since. I would suggest Graph Tech's on ANY guitar. Also came stock with graphite nut.

What I Do NOT Like About The Ibanez AX 120: Like I said, the stock pickups leave a bit to be desired, but otherwise the guitar has proven itself very reliable. Only complaint is the neck pickup ring was monted crooked so the pickup poles don't perfectly line up with the strings.

Ibanez AX 120 Quality Rating: Solid construction and materials overall, Matte finish on back of bolt-on neck is a favortie of mine. I love ibanez's bolt-ons. I think they have more sustain than the neck-thrus.

Review Summary: I was thrilled to see the identical guitar on the guitar stand of Breaking Benjamin's guitar player when we opened for them. Good enough for a national touring act, I guess! (although I'm positive it's just a backup for his PRS's)

Rating of this Ibanez product: 4

This Ibanez AX 120 Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: Kevin W.

Review Date: 2003-11-29