Ibanez PF1512 12-String Acoustic Guitar (Natural High Gloss)

I love all musical instruments. I have about 15 guitars and didn’t need to get another one but I couldn’t help myself. I’m too poor to buy very expensive equipment so I do my research and read tons of reviews on anything I am interested in. The most expensive guitars I own are all EVH. (Standard, Special, Frankie, 5150, plus 5150 iconic amp head and a Evh LBX III). The one kind of guitar I never had was a 12 string. I own a thin body Ibanez acoustic/electric and it plays great. So I took a chance on this 12 string. It arrived a day early!! Woo hoo!! I immediately opened it up to give it a real quick try as I was at work where it was delivered so my wife wouldn’t kill me. And I was startled at the feet buzz all over the next. Once I got home and tuned it, and adjusted the truss rod, I was all set. I really couldn’t be happier with this guitar. If you are a beginner or a novice, and are debating on buying this, don’t even give it a second thought. Definitely buy it! It’s well worth the price!

This is an excellent deal. Nice tone, surprising volume, solid construction, good playability with the slim fretboard. As delivered, some of the strings were buzzing on the frets because the action was low. I adjusted the neck slightly, raising the action, which resolved the issue. (BTW, I always keep my 12-strings tuned two frets--one full step--low in order to relieve a bit of the string pressure from the neck and bridge, then capo at the second fret to bring it up to standard pitch. This has the added advantage of lowering the action with the capo, saving some wear on the fingertips while playing.)

It's not often that a new instrument is so badly constructed. Early, I had a problem with buzz that has resolved with my maneuvers; originally need the old toothpick trick on 3 strings. Sent message, only cold reply was return to AZ,my time and trouble. Next ,the frets had to be filed down, protruded past fretboard by very sinificant margin. But it sounds ok, not concert level, but OK. I have a 50 year old Suzuki I bought in '76 that sounds better. Buy this guitar if you have time and the. skill to repair it(retired). As I said, no reply as far as customer care and satisfaction. Bon chance...

Pretty nice instrument overall. Nothing "world class" but very playable right out of the box. Laminated top so may be a little trade off on the sound for the strength and stability. Not all guitars get to live safely under the bed. Some have to "go to work" and a laminated top is not a bad thing in that case. Set-up as delivered was pretty doggone good. I may lift the nut .003-.004" at some point to eliminate a little ringing on the open, higher strings. But aside from that the action is very playable. My only complaint is not directed at the seller, who had the package on the way ON TIME. But good old FEDEX screwed up and left it sit for 24 yours in N. Mississippi and i missed having it for a performance. I bought it specifically to replace a guitar which "bit the dust" and needed a new one on short notice. So, the seller did well.....FEDEX not so well. If you need/want a 12-string that plays and you don't want a second mortgage on it....this one could be the answer.

The Ibanez PF1512 12-String is well constructed in the body and neck. I expected some compromise somewhere to keep this instrument in the 200.00 price range. The compromise in my particular instrument was in the nut, bridge and strings. This is not really a problem in my case as I usually want to replace those items as I set up the instrument (I prefer to use a TUSQ nut and a TUSQ compensated bridge). As delivered, my instrument is unplayable in the upper frets because the action is set too low on both the wood nut and wood bridge (neck and truss rod were checked and do not require adjusting). On the lower frets, the instrument has good volume and a pleasant tone. I would recommend this instrument to a player who wants a low cost initial investment and is willing to replace items as needed. It may not be the best choice for a buyer who is unfamiliar with guitar set-up. My particular instrument may likely require the use of medium gauge string set to resolve the string buzz on the upper frets. I am confident that I will have a nice sounding instrument once additional setup is completed.

To find a "Name Brand" 12 string at this price range is great and all, but with budget items, there are always going to be downsides (Luckily, there are few shortcomings with this product). Firstly, don't buy this guitar if you think you are receiving what is shown in the listing pictures (read the answered questions and you'll find out that this is a straight 12 string accustic. Being that I already knew this I won't use that as a downside (although a bit deceptive to those who go based off of first look). The guitar itself has a sturdy build with no overall damage besides a few scratches on the pick guard (almost as if it was already played 🤔). The "G6" string on my guitar was broken upon arrival, so I recommend picking up some strings alone side your purchase. There are a few spots along the entrance to the "Sound Chamber" where lacquer is left uncleaned. Overall, this is a very playable instrument and I would recommend this if you are just looking for a cheaper alternative to a very expensive 12 string guitar.

Got this dude yesterday. Tuned it up and ready to go. Maybe I just got luckier than some; mine was set up just fine. Tone, resonance, sustain, straight neck, low action; but no buzz, looks, all good. You can't beat it for $200. Of course, it's no Martin, Taylor, or Guild. That just ain't gonna happen for the price. Close enough for government work, though. I'm more than just a little pleased with it. Really love the slimmer neck.

Don't be misled by the low price. This is a very good guitar. I have had Guild, Martin, and Taylor. The construction and finish seem to be top notch. The tone is very bright and the action is just the right height. Does not come with a case, but those are readily available. Recommended highly.