The IPF-300 TSB weighs a relatively feather-like 6.84 pounds, or about half if it's solid-body cousin, the IP-300-TSB that is listed at 12.47 lbs. When this was delivered today, the single layer carton looked like it was new, when usually, IYV cartons coming from the other side of the planet, suffer quite a bit, depending on the delivery method. There was absolutely no damage to the carton or the guitar inside; no marks, gouges, scrapes, as if Scotty himself beamed it here.The listing photos are disappointing in comparison to seeing this guitar in person, as it’s solid-body cousin. This finish on both this and the solid-body is the best of any IYV guitars; as delivered, there was no film, smudges, dirt, grit, scuffing, scratches, or dings, it’s easy to hold and play.Like this it’s solid-body cousin, (the IP-300-TSB) the finish on ours is clear from the base to the top level clear coat and the gloss is smooth. During inspection and handling, I used cotton gloves and afterward wiped the guitar down with a polishing cloth. The use of your preference of a high quality polish or wax will maintain the finish for years.This neck was a nice surprise and with the light weight it was easy to hold and play. It was in perfect alignment, without any need for adjustments thus far, especially after traveling from half a world away. The factory strings felt surprisingly responsive, certainly not the usual dead and dull sound, and without any grit, film or rust which others have reported, usually common on factory installed strings (there was no rice-paper wrapping). Another nice surprise was that the factory strings had been de-tuned prior to shipping and storage. Leaving strings at pitch for extended periods without playing can inflict stress and damage to the neck. The string gauge from the factory played well enough, a size smaller should handle well enough without any buzzing. Fret spacing, intonation is also spot-on. On checking with the straight edge, the frets have no sprout and no beveling/leveling or other work is indicated. The fretboard on the top and both sides are flat and smooth, there are no uncomfortable edges. Recommendation, this IYV and it’s solid-body cousin make a perfect-playing pair, grab one or both!

The IYV IPF-300 TSB boasts a stunning finish, with a sunburst-colored body that gives it a classic yet modern aesthetic. The guitar's body is typically made of resonant tonewood like mahogany, contributing to a warm and rich tonal character. The smooth contour and comfortable weight (5 lbs) make it ideal for long playing practice, while the glossy finish adds to its visual appeal.The neck of the IYV IPF-300 is slim and fast. The fretboard has a smooth feel, and the frets are well-dressed for easy playability. The guitar's neck profile allows for easy access to higher frets. Lowering the action and a new set of strings will give you a fantastic guitar !Equipped with a pair of humbucking pickups, the IYV IPF-300 delivers a balanced range of tones, from warm and smooth clean sounds to punchy, powerful distortion. The pickups are versatile enough to handle a variety of genres. The volume and tone knobs and pickup selector switch are intuitive and responsive, allowing you to dial in the perfect sound with ease.The IYV IPF-300 TSB is a good value for its price point. The craftsmanship is high, and the guitar offers features that appeal to both beginners and intermediate players without breaking the bank. It competes well with other mid-range guitars in the same category, delivering excellent tone and comfort for a wide range of musical styles.Overall, the IPF-300 TSB is a well-crafted, versatile electric guitar that performs well in a variety of musical settings. Its beautiful finish, great playability, and solid tone make it a reliable choice for guitarists looking for a great all-around instrument. Whether you're a novice or more advanced player, it offers an excellent balance of quality and affordability.

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This is a nice looking guitar at a great price. More importantly, it sounds nice.Playability is ok, but I haven't set it up or changed strings yet. Then I suspect itwill be just fine. I am using with an Orange amplifier and the sound is awesome.Get some lemon oil and do the fretboard as it seemed on the dry side to me.Can't really go wrong with this guitar at the price point it is at. With better strings,in my case I will put on Elixer light gauge, this will be a nice sounding and playing guitarwhich I wouldn't hesitate to gig with. Nice and light too!

This is my 4th IYV guitar and I LOVE them. This last one is a notch down in in cosmetic quality from the first three, but playability and tone are exceptional. Especially for the price. I like the PRS body style but never had played a PRS guitar that I even remotely liked. I love these guitars. This last one is a backup to the first one. All I play now. For the record I been been playing professionally since 1967. Please note: these are NOT beginner instruments. First off the strings and bridge have to go. The setup took me almost 3 hours because there were lots of little fixes. If you can't do the work yourself , avoid. Once setup this guitar plays and sounds like a dream. The nut may have to go, and you might need to dress or polish up a few frets, no big deal. The important stuff is rock solid. These are actual wood finishes as each guitar I own is quite different. My first IYV, a Gibson ES-135 copy blows any Gibson out of the water. The first PRS copy is a notch below but very nice. This guitar is a few notches below but for the price you can't complain. The action is one of the best of any guitar I have ever owned, feel is awesome. This is the first guitar I ever bought sight unseen and no regrets. The other 3 I bought from bin store resellers. I actually paid more than Amazon prices, but I could easily sell this one for $250 to $300 after working on it. So this is an amazing Deal. Good seller, fast ship. Cardboard box is pretty crappy but it arrived without a scratch.

Tiene detalles de terminado en el binding de los f holes, traía una especie de pasta blanca.También trae un detallito de pintura en uno de los cuernos y en la unión del cuello y el cuerpo. Pero los trastes están mejor que cualquier Epiphone, necesita ajuste mínimo del brazo,boats evitar buzz, los clavijeros no desafinan, la toque una hora y se movieron mínimamente.Subí un poco la pastilla del cuello, aceite el fretboard pues está muy seco y tare la acción alta, pero Justo eso necesito para tocar con slide. No pesa nada. 100% recomendable suena muy bien

Guitar arrived on schedule and was not damaged in shipping. First impression was that it was very light and finished in an attractive brown sunburst. Acoustically it is quite loud and pleasing for such a small body guitar. I plugged it into a Vox modeling amp without any changes other than tuning it up. The strings felt stiffer than what I normally use, so I tuned it down to E-flat. Clean, it sounds great for jazz and pop, especially using the neck pickup. Through the overdrive channel it sounds great for blues and Southern Rock. As delivered, the neck was just about straight, with only slight relief, and the action was low and easy to play. The setup was just about right for me, except the bass strings were a bit lower than I prefer. The intonation was pretty close, except a little sharp on the wound strings. The wraparound style bridge is similar to that offered by Wilkinson, a simple unit with an adjustable section under the B and G strings. The factory strings are okay for now, but the fingerboard is dry and the frets are a little bit rough. For now I’m playing it just like the way it arrived, but when I change the strings I will polish the frets and oil the fingerboard. I’ve found the best way to polish rough frets is to mask off the fingerboard and use original Colgate toothpaste and a soft cloth and lots of elbow grease to really make them shine. Now for the electronics. The pickups sound great to my ears. I have a pair of Seymour Duncan’59 Humbuckers that cost more than this whole guitar and they don’t sound half as good as the ones in this guitar. I’ve had those Duncans in two different guitars and I just hate them. The IYV factory pickups have a clean low end, lots of midrange, and a fat, wooly high end that I really love. There is a problem with the wiring, however, and that’s the reason I’m not giving this guitar five stars. The volume control is defective or it’s hooked up wrong, so when both pickups are engaged, the volume knob only turns down the bridge pickup. A look inside with a dentist’s mirror didn’t reveal the problem, but it does look like in order to fix the problem I will have to pull the wiring harness out through the treble side f-hole. Initially I wanted to replace the dime-sized pots with full size Alphas, but the larger pots won’t fit through the f-hole. So for the time being I’m going to leave it alone, and I’m not too disappointed about it, because when the toggle switch is in the middle position I can get a great range of in-between tones by turning down the volume. Since the volume of the neck pickup stays the same, while only the bridge pickup volume goes down, there’s a wide range of different sounds I can get from the guitar. (And it’s giving me a good excuse for finally getting a volume pedal!). The guitar tuners work just fine, the nut is slotted and shaped nicely, and aside from the wiring I really can’t find anything really wrong with this guitar. There are the usual minor finish flaws to be expected in a budget priced guitar, but I think I got way more value than my $183 purchase price. I would definitely recommend this guitar for a beginner, someone who likes to tinker and upgrade lower priced guitars, or someone who is looking for a guitar that sounds good for jazz, blues or classic rock. I would definitely consider buying other guitars from IYV, and if it weren’t for the glitch in the wiring, I would rate this guitar a solid five stars.

I was really surprised at how good this guitar is, given that it is around 280 dollars. I changed the tuners to Wilkinson ez lock tuners it stays in tune pretty well now. The nut while cut well was not glued in at the factory. I'm going to change it for a Tusq nut later on. Strings that come with the guitar are no good. Changed for elixir .10's . Frets and fretboard were rough . Used scotchbright pads for the frets followed by Frine fret polish and f-one oil for the board and it plays quite well now and it had no fret sprout. Lowered the bridge too. Pickups are ok . Switch seems like a cheap one so when it eventually goes I might change the pickups then. The finish is pretty great only a couple of very minor blemishes : they could probably be buffed out . A little buffing compound on the end of the neck and the f-holes. I'm used to very thin necks on my guitars and this one is thicker but not chunky..Very comfortable.Thanks IYV.