Ibanez FRH10N

[kris]

I played this guitar in a music store. I'm thinking about buying it. Very comfortable and "friendly" instrument.

Has anyone tried this instrument-Ibanez FRH10N?

[mr. beaumont]

Interesting...the guitar itself has no controls?

[kris]

Interesting...the guitar itself has no controls?

Hi Jeff,
No controls on the guitar.
There is only a button that turns the pick up on or off.The guitar is very thin and light.
It doesn't sound as loud as a typical classical guitar.
But it is quite audible through the hole in the side of the guitar.
Best
Kris

[GuyBoden]

Is it truly hollow?

[kris]

It's hollow.

[mr. beaumont]

Seems like it's built for performance, soundproof just there to give something to the player.

If you have a good amp/processor that can tame the piezo quack, this is probably a winner. Ibanez makes very playable guitars.

If you're in the market for something like this with a little more acoustic feel, kris, also check out the Yamaha NTX series. I've used mine in a 600 seat theater, and sounded great, no feedback issues either.

[artcore]

I like it...of course, its a crossover ,so not the same as a full size nylon...I sanded down the saddle..for me the action was a little high. Its very comfortable to play. Super light..uses two watch batteries...so unplug after using or your replacing batteries every 10 days or so...

[kris]

I like it...of course, its a crossover ,so not the same as a full size nylon...I sanded down the saddle..for me the action was a little high. Its very comfortable to play. Super light..uses two watch batteries...so unplug after using or your replacing batteries every 10 days or so...

I think it's quite good for playing concerts.But it definitely won't sound like a full classical guitar.

[gitman]

Even with a full size classical guitar it’s not an easy feat to produce a natural sound on stage - with an internal mic plus a pickup you still need an outboard preamp/eq/mixer . I can manage with a mic in front plus the built-in pickup but this only works in quiet concert settings where stage volume is very low. For band situations my Cordoba Fusion-12 with a Fishman Presys unit does the job just fine. On-board controls are a must-have though !