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I just received my Sonic from Guitar Center for $146 + $8 tax out the door and delivered in three days to my doorsteps and so far, it seems flawless. The frets are a little sharp and the provided strings a bit too light for my taste while the cord amp plug output jack is exhibiting the typical and expected loose connection characteristics that Strats have always been known for since day one, but the intonation and height level of the strings were within range, while overall, it accomplishes what it was set out to be. The issues mentioned are minor, and most buyers will not be bothered by them, or others will easily and virtually cheaply rectify them. I experienced none of those things mentioned in the video so either the one provided for the review was an exception to the rule or mine was regarding its fit and finish and as I used to be a perfectionist, I've grown old and long since come to live with small things seemingly inconsequential. Again, small and/or inconsequential to me and me only and so I speak for myself and no one else. The only problem I have, which I also have with my standard older Strat, is the width of the fretboard. I never hear this from others and in fact always hear the ease of playability with Strats, but I must be the one in a billion that find I cannot move as fluently on them as with my Hamer, Rickenbacker 325, Gibson ES 335 and Les Paul Custom. I myself find this quite strange and odd, but it is what it is. Concluding, with the above stated, I still highly recommend this instrument for both beginners and more advanced alike. I understand that these are Chinese made, but like most offshore products today, they are engineered and designed by the Large American companies and the Chinese manufacturers must follow every standard and step that the American Corporate counterparts give them otherwise chancing 100% loss of their contracts and to date, I know of no foreign manufacturers contracted with large American companies having done that. There is nothing severely wrong with this guitar model that the price doesn't stave off buyer's remorse while some fine tuning from anyone with any semblance of luthier skills wants will be unable to attune the product to their likings. Ciao.

I got one of the green esquires last month for 159. it was worth every penny I was shocked so I just bought a yellow strat for 159 right from Fender. You don't have to worry about taking your older vintage guitars out. You can use these and play them anywhere. Thanks, and thank you sir for posting about these. 0:25

This is quality entertainment! I subscribe for Gregorian Chants. You sir, are going to go far.

Brotha @mixwithabd can you please share the seller info!

Lipstick on a pig................

Would black out all hardware’s and change poker chips and speed knobs black. Pretty nice I’d make like a bucket head not being a bucket head 😂😂❤❤

Problem with import , plus shipping etc etc that’s why nobody’s buy them. An Epiphone is imop the same thing…. Ok it’s Japanese but only afficionados will get it. You have more chance for resale with épi. Olive all my Gibson and they retain their values. I buy one American a year at my bday it is my treat. But it is a nice guitar I had one , pickup are not hot at all , they’re great for punk and rockabilly ❤❤

I have a beautiful FGN LS30 and the LC10 custom. These guitars surpass the Gibsons I've owned both in quality and tonally imo, and are up there with the fantastic Yamaha SG series. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h8B5jauI1bCvk2g.html

Does anyone have a link to buy the guitar from Japan? I can’t find it.

Love my FGN LS20. Such a great guitar.

In Japanese J is J, G is G. So not Fuji Jen.

They made the gold top initially to hide the wood they were using underneath

FGNs are great, I visited the factory a few years back. But I sold my FGN LS20s and kept my Gibson Custom Shops. My problem with FGN was the poly finish and i freakin hate seymour duncan pickups.

Japanese guitars+ chefs kiss MUHWAHH SMOOCH

I got lucky and procured an Eart EGLP512 which has the Gibson headstock, binding around the body, coil taps. stainless steel frets, and weighs 8lbs. I compared it to my friends $5000 custom LP and it held it's own in every way. My friend literally tried to buy it from me on the spot but it's a keeper with lots of mojo so it's staying with me. Not bad for $400.

$3000? Dude, I'm spending $10K+ on multiple LP's... mostly special editions, all from Custom Shop... Japanese would be the only Asian alternative I'd consider, but there's something about having a USA made Gibson, that's hard to move past... emotionally dimension.

anything is better than a les paul really.

I've owned great Edwards, FGNs, and a Tokai that trumped or at least matched my Gibsons in almost every way for a fraction of the price. The Japanese brands are no joke.

My last usa les paul was only 850 used. I’m happy with it. But japan does make killer stuff. My best non american guitar was a fujigen ibanez

Tokai does the best actual high end replicas with outstanding craftmanship and material .. thier custom shop hand builds ( as does the entire facility ) but at master builder levels ..

ABD why are you not keeping it if it's better than the LP?.😅

Like everything else there are so many options for LP style guitar 🎸 models which I need a breather from push pull pots. I've fell in love with Japanese guitars since I can't afford American and still get good quality.

I love my Fujigen Mighty Jazz. All my Japanese instruments have immaculate Fingerboards. Check Ishibashi and Kinko Music if you're interested.

It's only a $200 guitar, so I wouldn't expect much. They say that these guitars are for beginners, but you will need a set up. I own one that's about 10 years old and it's much heavier than 7lbs. It's a really good guitar after a bit of fixing it. I know it's cheap, but it's still a fun guitar. I don't have to worry about if it gets scratched or nicked. I appreciate your video it's honest.

Which model Fender Mustang are you running? Sounds great. Are you miking it? Or plugging straight into it?

Friedman all the way. H&K sounded terrible.

Why do most of these demos come from the tone deaf who cant even tell they are out of tune.

AIO are good guitars but the issue I have is you don't always get what they claim to give. I've seen many reviews where people had fret buzz and finish flaws which is strange because the owner sets them up and ships them out. This guitar should have been sold at a discount with all the flaws pointed out before the sale in my opinion. That's not to deter anyone from buying one they are solid guitars.

The overspray seems to be a common problem with AIO guitars

that zipper on that jacket will do some damage AAAAa

Needed to add string trees. The nut break was not enough and was getting sitar sounds and overtones. Trees fixed it.

Whats the neck profile like?

Love ur video! New subscriber gained

Too much work for a road warn guitar.

Which string gauge does it have?

Keep going subbed gudluck

Where are the NF SERIES GUITARS MADE. Mexico? Again? Say it ain’t so!

Ive been seriously looking at getting one of these. I gotta say, that sounds pretty good.

I saw a review by Philip McKnight I think and the paint job was sloppy with over spray in neck pocket areas and even on the side of the body so their q&a isn't very good. The body cavity had wood shavings. Maybe just a bad day at AIO? I think it's a bunch of hype. They have a staff of 20 in Cali letting guitars be sent out that have fit and finish issues? Hmmmm😮

Ya get what ya don't pay for. I just don't get how so many people find so many way's to justify theft. What's worse is the people who re sell these POS's as the real thing. Humanity at it's finest. If ya want a Gibson, save up and get one.

should i buy a replica/ of course!!

Bad relic job.

I have the 2 tone sunburst one. I really like it. It's well made. I'm gonna throw a nice loaded pickguard and some locking tuners on it. It's odd that the Telecaster model isn't available in the US. We only get the P-Bass and the Strat here. Europe has the Tele.

No don’t change anything! It’s a 120 $ guitar. That’s what you get. If something is broken by all means fix it. But leave the damn guitar alone. It has its own 120 $ sound. I got one a few months ago . It came in excellent condition. And is easily one of the most comfortable guitars I’ve had.

What effects are you using here?? This cleans are sounding amazing

Thank you! 😎😎

I finally gave in and purchased the Jimmy Page Signature Tobacco Burst Gibson Les Paul with the 50's style green tuners, a real bone nut, a chrome covered coil neck humbucker pickup and an open coil "mini" bridge humbucker pickup. I was floored when it showed up in only 5 days and right outta the box the finish just blew me away. I used to own a real Gibson Tobacco Burst Les Paul (which I loved), but the finish on this guitar is simply flawless and it's much deeper than my real Gibson Tobacco Burst Les Paul was. The neck feels amazing and honestly, the fretwork is the most perfect fretwork that I have ever encountered. It is that awesome. That's real talk.💯 The intonation is dead on the money all the way to the top and all the way back down to the sweet AF bone nut that is as much deserving of mention as the 50's style green tuning pegs. Between both of them, I can play song after song, bend the living $#i+ outta these (OEM/outta the box) strings and this baby stays in tune. Hell, I even banged the headstock into the damn wall really good two or three times already (I play 'em, I don't really polish them, so no worries) and it didn't have any effect on the tuning stability and I have never had that happen before and toss in the fact that I only paid $168 total for this awesome axe and it would be a complete dick move for me to tell anyone of you guys that this guitar isn't worth the money. Hell, Im'na buy an Explorer this week and next week 🤔... 😎 Flying V baby! And the crazy part is... I can still afford to go to Disney Land afterwards. 🧚🎆🏰🚝🛸🪐💫🏔️

AIO are my favorite bang for your buck brands. I got an old Wolf model Les Paul with the wolf howling at the moon head stock and paw prints on the neck. I also own a AIO SG and a AIO Tele and a Wolf Tele. Both Tele’s have a neck through construction. Great playing guitars all of them. I really like them. With that, both Tele’s have finish issues. That aren’t that bad. Luckily my LP has no issues and looks fantastic. I highly recommend them although my American Fender Strat HSS is my #1.

Thanks for the low-down! I've NEVER heard of Indio guitars before... As a aspiring guitar player that's a far cry from great.... I came across a new Indio classic/ strat for $50, I figured WTF?! Go for it... Haven't received it yet, but was checking you out for a review/ knowledge. I didn't think it sounded bad, but with your tips I could work the frets with a fret mallet 1st to make sure there well seated, then shape/ smooth/ polish, check/ shape the nut, an restring?! Other than strings, your out lil time. As far as the finish no worries, it's a $50- beater. Haha you think the switch should be replaced, or run with it? I'm trying to learn luthier skills as well. So it's a win-win! $50 beater that may kick ass with some playing with, and a perfect practice piece! I DO have high-end, an mid range guitars, but why gack them up "learning/ practicing?!" As said earlier, never heard of Indio! Thanks again for the tutorial!!! Jus may end up with a good sounding guitar if I'm not careful?!!! Haha keep up the good videos!