Thanks for the great review ! Just saw it this morning on Amazon and had saved the page. But before your video even ended, I paused it and ordered one for myself. Hey whatever it takes to keep safe and sane this year is worth it. And these deals we are seeing may not last forever ! So life is short and enjoy each and every day.Well thank you for reenforcing my initial thoughts about this guitar. Can't wait to see it in person. Cheers Mike from Boston
Bought one today. Looks exactly like a 2004 OSP that is no longer out there, Disappeared from all my searches over the years. I bought back in the the 2000's and resold on Ebay they actually came in a hard case. I always regretted selling that one and saw your review they look identical and plays beautifully in your 2 year old review. I thank you for leaving it up so I could happen upon it and rejoice by watching it. Thanks so much! I look forward to getting in for just under 140.00 usd
Damn I wish they had different colors but I'll just buy it and deck out of the hardware with gold to give it a leprechaun look lol... but I was just about to get a firefly LP glad I check in on your videos. You're so humble, soft spoken, and knowledgable... Thank you sir!!!!
Finally overcame a reluctance towards ordering an instrument online. The Iyv ILS-300 EGR Les Paul Solid-Body was at a price that I could not pass up. Looking forward to listening to its tones and to trying to record little pieces. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this guitar. 🌺
I got the ocean blue ILS-300 IYV Les Paul coming Monday, June 5. I am so giddy and excited! Its my first IYV. I've played a few of them my friends own. Eventually, the price will go up when people know what a treasure they are. I wanted the emerald green one but they stopped producing them for the moment. But i'll take the blue. God bless you brother. Happy picking/shredding/jamming.🎶🎸❤😊👍
Just bought one. Like every guitar, it needs some fine tuning, if you will. Otherwise, I love it and am amazed how ready to go it is right outt the box. Probably gonna change the tone knobs, put a set of Grovers on and maybe swap out the pups but that's just personal preference..
I really like my IYV les paul EXCEPT for the fact it will not stay in tune. I stretched the strings multiple times. I have tried everything but the guitar will not stay in tune for even one song. The G and B strings are especially problematic. Anyone else encounter this with their IYV? Were you able to fix it without replacing the existing tuners?
@@FlowforthInstruments - Wow! You are totally right! I did what you said. It worked perfectly! The slots were a bit tight and binding the strings. I coated the notches w pencil lead then just sawed the strings back and forth in the slot. It stays in tune now! Thank you so much for your advice!!!
I got it too. Versus a Gibson it feels like a high end epiphanies. It’s comparable in tone but Gibson is heavier and feels like the money. Though 175 bucks says cheap and shit, these things got something special.
I got mine two days ago, and I love it. It's not perfect (fretboard is ROUGH), but it sounds fantastic. The thing just wants to sing. I really like the Korean writing on the truss rod cover, too.
@@bluesoddity2094 And back then gibson was not hounded by the US government about restrictions on the woods that go into the building of a guitar. My final custom build cost 874 just for the materials and parts. This guitar has a veneer top. Gibson used a solid top, Gibson will probably be gone in five years or less and all the other USA guitar makers will soon follow. I personally know five custom builders that have quit building their guitars as they are tired of working for 5 bucks an hour to build on. They lost their passion for it as I have. Foreign Asian countries can build these things for free as there is something else at work here. Have fun with your cheap guitar collection.
I have one of these coming Monday. Sort of a bucket list guitar. Wanted a LP since about 1970 for the tone. A Gibson is not doable. But this is, and the Amazon connection adds real value as the shipping is free and if you get a lemon, you just print a label and send it back. Many of the others would be a lot more complicated to deal with. If it arrives straight and undamaged, I'm sure it will be all that I need to fill that niche, it's close enough for what I need. Now for patience....
I hope you get a good one. The return policy is easy enough on Amazon - although once you set up these guitars they tend to be really good value for money. I might pick up another of these LP guitars - I just got another Brian May copy.
@@FlowforthInstruments Got it. And it looks to be a good one. Didn't have to do a thing. Nut was right, neck is straight. Action is low, right out of the box. Particularly nice flame on top. Inletting is first rate, and the electronics work fine. Haven't even found any finish flaws. Really pleased I won the lottery.
It's not your fault. Amazon lists them as IVY but they are actually IYV - Inyen Vina. Pull the trigger - they are $172 on Amazon - absolute bargain for this guitar.
@@FlowforthInstruments I bought this and I put locking tuners on it (pearloid tip kluson style). In my opinion it's better than an epiphone although yours has a slightly flamier top than mine, they play and sounds really good. This company has just surprised the hell out of me put a hook through my cheek cuz I'm going to be buying everything I can by these people
That's a very nice guitar! I've been thinking about looking into IYV guitars lately,.. they've been coming to mind. I haven't heard of them from anywhere else except your channel. Also, the Shengze (Bad Cat) guitars that you told me about quite a while ago seemed really nice. I checked out the website and they're really nice but these are closer to my price range 😁. P.S. Very nice playing!✌️
The buzz on IYV guitars is starting on youtube - there are a few reviews now. I wanted to get a Shengze but they are direct-order from China and their stock seems to have dried up. It's not worth buying and shipping from China during COVID - I've already been through one 3 month delayed package so I'm not doing any more at the moment. The good thing about the IYV guitars is that they ship from Amazon and only take a couple of days if you have Prime.
Very smart looking! Say fender put out the alternative universe series which had a fourth string tenor guitar, electric, telecaster body shape.. They sold out in no time flat. Keep an eye open for one of those used for I am looking for one ... Or if you see a China copy I would go with one of those as well.
NICE! The IYV guitars are a favorite of SCALPERS though. So, you have to keep an eye out for them. Recently, Amazon had a bunch of un-branded $180usd Flying V guitars come in which look exactly like Epiphone/Gibson models. They got bought up in less than a day and some guy is selling them on Ebay for $300usd each.
@@thedude7726 My black Firefly Les Paul 'Elite' (Custom) is THE best Les Paul I've ever owned and/or played (including Gibsons)! It's solidly built, works well, and is a blast to play. I also have a Goldtop Firefly Les Paul and it's excellent. 😎👍
Yes, the ones I've received lately are Jatoba - the earlier ones were mostly walnut but I did get one with Rosewood. I just got another the other day and it was Jatoba again.
I have the "IT300" or something like that.the semi hollow body tele. I upgraded - locking tuners,tusq nut,string tree.set it up and its a pretty damn fine guitar really.especially for the price.1st one shipped was obviously a used guitar and was sent back.2nd one sent was much better and the one i kept. I just ordered this model your showing off.hope it lives up the 2nd good model i recieved.
As I state in the videos - I have had good luck with IYV guitars and think they are good value and excellent mod platforms. I'm glad you finally got a good one - the LP model is excellent for under $200 but will probably need some set up.
@@FlowforthInstruments I already do love it. Nearly as much as my Gibson Les Paul Tribute. That says something. You want one gang! Buy it before they realize how ridiculously low they are pricing this guitar, and raise the price. I found no issues with it and I own over 20 guitars. Most of my guitars are $1000 and up guitars. This is a solid $600 guitar, any day of the week.
I wondered if you could put up your music you were playing here with a link to the notes or tabs or tell me where to find that little tune you were playing here. Just a thought. Thanks!
aw heck... You just talked me into another IYV purchase (not the first time you've done this to me!). For the money, it's hard not to buy these things! You have not steered me wrong, so...
Anyone have any ideas on replacement tuning machines? I broke the tuner on my g string. Guitar fell back and caught the arm of a chair. I bought a pack of replacements...but they are a bit short and dont come above the nut. Instead of just shooting in the dark again...Anyone have any known recommendations for replacements? Thanks for your time.
You can find all sorts of import models on eBay - if you want the branded tuners try StewMac or Reverb. The tuners on these guitars should be fairly standard and there are lots of similar quality on eBay.
This is a great review! There is one thing that is seldom mentioned when these Les Paul copy/tribute guitars are reviewed, and that's the weight. What I like about this video is that you mention the weight and the feel and you also talk about the quality of the components - this is important. For me, weight and feel are super important....For example, I own a 1970 Lotus, Les Paul tribute, with the tobacco burst, which at the time, was regarded as one of the finest Les Paul copies ever made. In fact, along with the "Venture" the Lotus copy was one of the so-called Gibson "lawsuit guitars" of the '70s. At the time, brand new, this same Lotus LP tribute guitar cost around $900 bucks, which oddly enough, was right around what a real Les Paul cost back then. The Lotus is simply an extremely well-made guitar and many have even said that it was actually better made than a real Gibson Les Paul! My point is that this guitar is heavy AF! It's a "Goddamn, this is f*cking heavy" kind of guitar! When I pick up my Lotus, I often forget how heavy it is and when I pick it up, the surprising weight always makes me drop an expletive! One simply picks up this guitar and can immediately feel the difference in weight, which probably means better quality just by its weight alone. I do believe that most people might agree that a heavier guitar, might generally translate to a manufacturer who used solid wood, better internal components, and better quality outer mechanics as well - usually. I can say that this is at least true of the early '70s Lotus. Today I can pick up a Les Paul tribute guitar and 9 out of 10 times, it will be extremely light. I'm old school, so I am of the mindset that the heavier the better - again, usually. Light guitars, whether LP's, Strat's, PRS, or any other copy, just gets me wondering about the overall quality and workmanship. Well, either way, I just purchased one of these through the small window where Amazon sells them. I have tried to purchase this guitar in the past with no luck, and I was certainly not about to buy it used, at a 100% mark-up on eBay. I have literally seen these guitars for $400 bucks, used, on eBay - no thanks, Tom Hanks! It's hard to go on Amazon and actually find these guitars available, but for some reason, I got luck today. I took a chance to see if I can find one and there were three available, so I purchased one. I paid $189 bucks, which is a pretty good deal for any LP tribute guitar no matter what you get. Worse case, if I am not happy, I can always put it up for sale on Craigslist and just get my money back. Oddly enough, I just think the scarcity of these guitars drives up the price outside of Amazon. Still, I can't wait to see what I get! Thumbs up review, my man!
Great comment - I've had a couple of old Lotus guitars and they were excellent. I'm glad you got one of these and it worked out for you. I put a lot of stock in how a guitar feels in the hands too - it's something instinctual and personal.
@@FlowforthInstruments Thanks, brother! I appreciate the comment. By the way, I received my IYV ILS 300 today and man, boy oh boy, can I say, I am super impressed. This thing is flawless! I ended up paying $159 with free shipping! Amazon gave me a $30 credit so I applied it to this purchase, so it ended up being even cheaper than I initially thought. The inlay on the headstock is a bit different. The inlay seems to be this dark, sort of multi-colored pearl they use for the logo and the center design. It is pretty dark and almost looks as if there is no logo, but when the light picks it up, it looks quite nice. The truss rod cover also has some foreign writing on it that I don't believe yours has, but I can tell from what country exactly - I might change that to an all black cover. Gotta say, this guitar plays nicely! She feels pretty good in my hands and the weight is also nice. I think this one will be a keeper! Thanks again for this pretty good review...It looks like I'll have to sub now, brother! Thumbs up!
@@FlowforthInstruments By the way, if you don't mind me saying so, I think you should put an Amazon link on these videos, so you can get a piece of these recommended sales. Many people have purchased this guitar based on your recommendation...So I'm just saying, I think you should get a piece of that sales action. If you'd a had a link on this video to where I could purchase it, I would definitely clicked, but you didn't. If you're recommending guitars, and people are buying based on that, then I just think that you should get your tribute! Many other reviewers do this and it's a nice little side-hustle. Anyway, I hope I don't offend, it's just a thought, my friend.
I'm a new player(sort of) 5 years. I have bought 14 guitar's since I started playing, a Fender, a PRS, a Gibson, a G&L And a few Epiphone's SG's and Les Paul's. I have spent over 20 grand in 5 year's of playing because I got a real bad case of GAS. I wish I had learned how to work on guitar's first, because I could have saved some serious money buying a cheaper guitar and up grading it. I just got the new Epi. 59' Les Paul reissue and If I had bought some Gibson pick up's like it has and some other quality part's and a guitar like the one you are showing it would sound the same and cost way less I think. I just got a Schecter C-1 Exotic trem. Ebony wood top and it's a floating trem. and I don't know how to set the action so I had to bring it to my tech. like I had to with all my floating trem. guitar's like my Strat and my PRS. I am going to look into some of these less expensive guitar's like Harley Benton and the like. Thanks for the video.
Sounds like you're well on your way to achieving that goal. It takes us all a while to gain awareness of these things... and we've all overspent on guitars too. Good luck with the purchases.
@@FlowforthInstruments I believe these IYV guitars are among the best quality of all the inexpensive guitar brands. I damaged my left shoulder a couple months ago and right now am unable to play more than five minutes at a sitting, but did play enough to be able to rate this LP copy 5 out of 5. A couple minor cosmetic issues, but still a 5 for the price of this one. Finally played it maybe 5 minutes and in that short time, it is obvious it could hold it's own with most $500-$600. guitars. I am an old guy who's played for 55 years and never before in cheap guitar history was i able to buy a guitar for this price and still have decent quality. Thanks again for your very informative and honest review.
So im looking at one of these or a firefly lp. Any suggestions one way or the other. Edit: after watching all the way through, im going to order one later today. Ive always wanted a lp and it is not going to be my main guitar. I also have a dean ml, a bc rich ironbird, a custom ariapro body with an ibanez neck and my most recent schecter c+1.
I tried to order one from Amazon several months ago, and they shut down my account due to “suspicious activity.” They said their account people would call me back, and they never did. I went through that several times, and then it didn’t matter-Amazon discontinued the line. Then I thought “maybe I can get it off of eBay.” The ebay IYV’s went from $20 to $80 more, but I had to have it. The first order was canceled and refunded as they ran out. Same thing for the second order. I finally was assured by the third company I ordered from that it would be shipped to me quickly, for $260 including shipping. I waited a month, and the order tracking showed it was sent to the wrong state, so I had to demand my money back. I found it on eBay again for $260, and ordered it again (open box,) and I just got my IYV ILS300 a couple days ago-so persistence finally paid off. Yes, it is worth what I paid, and it will need a little adjusting. It does not play quite as sweet as my 2001 Gibson Les Paul Special, but there is around $1,000 difference in price. The IYV is a keeper as it will be my practice “beater” Les Paul. I do love the headstock inlays, but surprised to find out the body is spruce over plywood and not mahogany (is that right?)
@@FlowforthInstruments I am a COMPLETE beginner on guitar, but IMHO prolly know more about guitars themselves (NOT playing them) than anyone who's been playing less than at least several years. It's because I have a technical mind and like to understand things, plus I'm a DIY'r. I've watched countless YuoTube's like yours pluys others on guitar tech work. So my little stable is a Gregg Bennett Royale RL-4 (check out how the body is made. Cool concept for sustain. gregbennettguitars.com/guitars/electric/royale-series/rl4/) I have a Harley Benton TE-70RW (Bstock for $112) another HB SC Custom II (BStock for $187). Bought a Glarry Strat to learn tech on. Building up an unfinished partial project I got on on eBay. Guitarfetish XGP flamed maple burst Strat shape, but HH design, Warmoth Fender headstock neck, Seymour Duncan P-Rails pups (humbucker/single/P-90 all in one). The neck is probably worth most of what I paid for the body, neck and neck pickup. Couldn't pass up $119 for a Fender CP-140SE Parlor sized acoustic/electric with hard case for $119 delivered on an Adorama special. Have used Washburn A/E as well that I got cheap with HSC too. Now I just need to learn to actually play - lol. I'm totally into bang for buck and am probably going to pull trigger on the IYV Mustang copy (it's just too cool and so cheap) and their beautiful red tele cut-out model (which is listed on Amaxzon as a PRS solid body - ???????) Currently those are $135 and $172. Crazy to be able to own of stable of good guitars for less than the price of a single nice Les Paul, isn't it???
@@matthester3323 Sounds like you've found a few bargains - and have learned how to set them up. Makes it fun doesn't it. Some of those Greg Bennetts are great value - same with the Harley Bentons. You'll enjoy that IYV Mustang style guitar - it's great fun to play.
@@FlowforthInstruments Yeah, I have a hard time making a purchase of any sort that's not a bargain! Pulled the trigger on the Idyllwild Spruce top A/E for $173 delivered. I think by Sat I'll have that plus the two IYV Mustang and red P-90 semi-hollow tele (aka solid body PRS per IYV description! lol). The IYV Jazz model is tempting, but too similar to the Greg Bennett. The only thing I might need to round the herd out is a Gretsch or something similar with Filtertron pups. Toyed with the idea of getting the IYV Jazz model and putting in some Filtertrons, or leave as is, and put Filtertrons in the Greg Bennett....but I'll prob stand pat for now unless some steal shows up, or unless I see you put up a reviewed/setup axe for sale that I can't live without it! 😎
@@mhester99 You've got some good bargains there. I recently ran across a Zuwei electric that had knock off filtertron pickups in it. They seem to be getting popular.
Every time I see an IYV it's so gorgeous but the Amazon listing is written so poorly It's making it hard to trust. I know English isn't their first language but they damn BRAND name is spelled incorrectly (They spelled it IVY).
Yes, the write ups are poor - but it's the same with a number of brands. It's Amazon that lists them as IVY for some reason - the are listed as IYV everywhere else. I think they are good value for money.
you are the second (dave simpson) british youtube gtr guy i've seen who looks like ian anderson's kid-ian anderson of course being one of the great all 'round musical forces evah evah. Hmmnnn...
This is common practice and a lot of companies do it. A few weeks back you could get the Sigma solid top dreads for $139 and now they are up to $180. They create a buzz with a cheap introduction price then correct it as sales come in. The company decides this not necessarily Amazon.
Don't sleep on guitar fetish But If you have all that and bought more it must be good.They need to make other colors. pick ups lack some low end but they don't sound bad.Damn everyone is going to have my guitar when i buy it..
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I've had mine for a couple of months now. It's a keeper!
Nice guitars. I'm enjoying the neckthru one they do.
Thanks for the great review ! Just saw it this morning on Amazon and had saved the page. But before your video even ended, I paused it and ordered one for myself. Hey whatever it takes to keep safe and sane this year is worth it. And these deals we are seeing may not last forever ! So life is short and enjoy each and every day.Well thank you for reenforcing my initial thoughts about this guitar. Can't wait to see it in person. Cheers Mike from Boston
Hope you get a good one and love it. WIll need a good set up - but then will be a good guitar.
Price just went to $190 on Amazon! Must be selling good?
I can’t see Gibson staying in business for much longer with these gorgeous beauties floating around
They are in trouble but they'll survive methinks.
😂 also me. I didn't notice the right way is IYV until the guy in video pronounced it. I thought the brand was called IVY
Bought one today. Looks exactly like a 2004 OSP that is no longer out there, Disappeared from all my searches over the years. I bought back in the the 2000's and resold on Ebay they actually came in a hard case. I always regretted selling that one and saw your review they look identical and plays beautifully in your 2 year old review. I thank you for leaving it up so I could happen upon it and rejoice by watching it. Thanks so much! I look forward to getting in for just under 140.00 usd
I'm slightly sad that I can't get those IYVs here in the UK - I've spoke to Inyen Vina about making them available.
Wow what a deal! You play so casually and beautifully!
Thank you so much!
I am getting this guitar in 3 days...SO EXITED!
Same
Good?? I'm thinking.
I have it now......and it's so amazing. In canada, it only costs like $239
@@sebastianmcmurray1735 Sweet!! Thank you!!! I'm so close to trying it! People on reverb want 499. Lol
@@robertclarkguitar thank u too. It is truly the best deal ever.
Damn I wish they had different colors but I'll just buy it and deck out of the hardware with gold to give it a leprechaun look lol... but I was just about to get a firefly LP glad I check in on your videos. You're so humble, soft spoken, and knowledgable... Thank you sir!!!!
Thank you. IYV are great bargains but they do limited runs and with only one colour option. I prefer them to Firefly.
Finally overcame a reluctance towards ordering an instrument online. The Iyv ILS-300 EGR Les Paul Solid-Body was at a price that I could not pass up. Looking forward to listening to its tones and to trying to record little pieces. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this guitar. 🌺
Let me know what you think - hope you get a good one!
I got the ocean blue ILS-300 IYV Les Paul coming Monday, June 5. I am so giddy and excited! Its my first IYV. I've played a few of them my friends own. Eventually, the price will go up when people know what a treasure they are. I wanted the emerald green one but they stopped producing them for the moment. But i'll take the blue. God bless you brother. Happy picking/shredding/jamming.🎶🎸❤😊👍
Glad you got a good one.
Great review man, thanks for being so thorough.
You're most welcome - thanks for watching.
Just bought one. Like every guitar, it needs some fine tuning, if you will. Otherwise, I love it and am amazed how ready to go it is right outt the box. Probably gonna change the tone knobs, put a set of Grovers on and maybe swap out the pups but that's just personal preference..
Glad you got a good one. I really like my IYV guitars.
Amazing. Definitely worth getting! Nicest copy Ive seen for the price!
Agreed.
I really like my IYV les paul EXCEPT for the fact it will not stay in tune. I stretched the strings multiple times. I have tried everything but the guitar will not stay in tune for even one song. The G and B strings are especially problematic. Anyone else encounter this with their IYV? Were you able to fix it without replacing the existing tuners?
It's almost always binding in the nut slots. Check your grooves are not binding... and coat them with pencil led.
@@FlowforthInstruments - thanks. I'll give it a shot, hope that corrects it. Other than the tuning issue, this is a really great guitar!
@@FlowforthInstruments - Wow! You are totally right! I did what you said. It worked perfectly! The slots were a bit tight and binding the strings. I coated the notches w pencil lead then just sawed the strings back and forth in the slot. It stays in tune now! Thank you so much for your advice!!!
@@TubeRJF You're very welcome. This is usually the case with tuning issues and I've done a couple of videos on it. Glad it worked out.
Thank you! Beautiful guitar for the money!
You've welcome.
Arriving Thursday. Can't wait to play this badass guitar
Hope you got a good one.
@@FlowforthInstruments Sure did it sounds good only thing is the pickups don't sustain high notes super well those will need to be replaced soon.
I got it too. Versus a Gibson it feels like a high end epiphanies. It’s comparable in tone but Gibson is heavier and feels like the money. Though 175 bucks says cheap and shit, these things got something special.
Cool - they are decent for the dosh.
I just got mine on ebay for $147.00 with shipping included. I still can't believe this LP copy was sold at this price. Great product and great deal.
Great deal!
Just got mine. Freakin awesome! I love it.
Glad to hear.
I have the IYV tele thinline. Double f hole 400 in crimson, has p 90s and is a super guitar.
I've had them all now, including the one you reference. With a set up they are all good value guitars.
I have that one, it's quite special!
I got mine two days ago, and I love it. It's not perfect (fretboard is ROUGH), but it sounds fantastic. The thing just wants to sing.
I really like the Korean writing on the truss rod cover, too.
Glad you like it - I see they sold out again so you got it just in time.
Just put this in my cart! Thanks for the info
Hope you enjoy it!
You'd have to pay close to $500 US to get a guitar that quality back when I started playing in the late 70s.
Very true!
I have a 1978 Gibson Les Paul Standard that I bought in 1988 for $569.50. Can't find those for under 2 grand nowadays.
@@bluesoddity2094 And back then gibson was not hounded by the US government about restrictions on the woods that go into the building of a guitar. My final custom build cost 874 just for the materials and parts. This guitar has a veneer top. Gibson used a solid top, Gibson will probably be gone in five years or less and all the other USA guitar makers will soon follow. I personally know five custom builders that have quit building their guitars as they are tired of working for 5 bucks an hour to build on. They lost their passion for it as I have. Foreign Asian countries can build these things for free as there is something else at work here. Have fun with your cheap guitar collection.
@@aliensarereal7832 Rickenbacker seems to be doing well.
I have one of these coming Monday. Sort of a bucket list guitar. Wanted a LP since about 1970 for the tone. A Gibson is not doable. But this is, and the Amazon connection adds real value as the shipping is free and if you get a lemon, you just print a label and send it back. Many of the others would be a lot more complicated to deal with. If it arrives straight and undamaged, I'm sure it will be all that I need to fill that niche, it's close enough for what I need. Now for patience....
I hope you get a good one. The return policy is easy enough on Amazon - although once you set up these guitars they tend to be really good value for money. I might pick up another of these LP guitars - I just got another Brian May copy.
@@FlowforthInstruments Got it. And it looks to be a good one. Didn't have to do a thing. Nut was right, neck is straight. Action is low, right out of the box. Particularly nice flame on top. Inletting is first rate, and the electronics work fine. Haven't even found any finish flaws.
Really pleased I won the lottery.
@@curtwuollet2912 Fantastic - rock out!
sounded good, looks fantastic, I want one !
Grab one - with a set up they are decent.
you forgot to mention about the neck ..it’s a neck thru ..or set neck if you like..which is quite surprising at that price
I think I gushed about it quite enough... haha.
Beautiful playing man
Thanks Josh.
I've been eyeing this for a couple months and this is the first time I've notice that the name is IYV and not IVY. Must have been the green color.
It's not your fault. Amazon lists them as IVY but they are actually IYV - Inyen Vina. Pull the trigger - they are $172 on Amazon - absolute bargain for this guitar.
I thought they were ivy too
@@adrew1963 Yeah - the Amazon listings confuse people.
@@FlowforthInstruments I bought this and I put locking tuners on it (pearloid tip kluson style). In my opinion it's better than an epiphone although yours has a slightly flamier top than mine, they play and sounds really good. This company has just surprised the hell out of me put a hook through my cheek cuz I'm going to be buying everything I can by these people
@@ziggylayneable Hurry up - prices are going up by the day!
That's a very nice guitar! I've been thinking about looking into IYV guitars lately,.. they've been coming to mind.
I haven't heard of them from anywhere else except your channel.
Also, the Shengze (Bad Cat) guitars that you told me about quite a while ago seemed really nice. I checked out the website and they're really nice but these are closer to my price range 😁.
P.S. Very nice playing!✌️
The buzz on IYV guitars is starting on youtube - there are a few reviews now. I wanted to get a Shengze but they are direct-order from China and their stock seems to have dried up. It's not worth buying and shipping from China during COVID - I've already been through one 3 month delayed package so I'm not doing any more at the moment. The good thing about the IYV guitars is that they ship from Amazon and only take a couple of days if you have Prime.
Very smart looking!
Say fender put out the alternative universe series which had a fourth string tenor guitar, electric, telecaster body shape.. They sold out in no time flat. Keep an eye open for one of those used for I am looking for one ... Or if you see a China copy I would go with one of those as well.
Interesting - haven't run across one yet.
NICE! The IYV guitars are a favorite of SCALPERS though. So, you have to keep an eye out for them. Recently, Amazon had a bunch of un-branded $180usd Flying V guitars come in which look exactly like Epiphone/Gibson models. They got bought up in less than a day and some guy is selling them on Ebay for $300usd each.
I'm not sure why anyone bothers faking a cheap guitar when you can just make your own cheap guitar.
this particular one is only like $175 USD on Amazon rn and in stock
@@Plague_Architect Yep! I almost bought one. But, the Firefly guitars were in so I grabbed a black LP custom with gold hardware from them.
@@Axess-sv8nq how do you like it? Looking at one of these or a firefly
@@thedude7726 My black Firefly Les Paul 'Elite' (Custom) is THE best Les Paul I've ever owned and/or played (including Gibsons)! It's solidly built, works well, and is a blast to play. I also have a Goldtop Firefly Les Paul and it's excellent. 😎👍
Thanks for the video. I think the fretboard is jatoba, not rosewood.
Yes, the ones I've received lately are Jatoba - the earlier ones were mostly walnut but I did get one with Rosewood. I just got another the other day and it was Jatoba again.
I have the "IT300" or something like that.the semi hollow body tele.
I upgraded - locking tuners,tusq nut,string tree.set it up and its a pretty damn fine guitar really.especially for the price.1st one shipped was obviously a used guitar and was sent back.2nd one sent was much better and the one i kept.
I just ordered this model your showing off.hope it lives up the 2nd good model i recieved.
As I state in the videos - I have had good luck with IYV guitars and think they are good value and excellent mod platforms. I'm glad you finally got a good one - the LP model is excellent for under $200 but will probably need some set up.
Bought one. They are on sale on Amazon right now. Go grab one. I personally bought it due to reviews and that colour.
Hope you love it - they are great value.
@@FlowforthInstruments I already do love it. Nearly as much as my Gibson Les Paul Tribute. That says something. You want one gang! Buy it before they realize how ridiculously low they are pricing this guitar, and raise the price. I found no issues with it and I own over 20 guitars. Most of my guitars are $1000 and up guitars. This is a solid $600 guitar, any day of the week.
@@Tigershark-qy2gq Yes, that's why I've been pushing the Inyen Vina guitars - great value.
@@reginaldsmith8628 You'll love it. I'm waiting for my PRS inspired hollow body with vine inlay to arrive. My 4rth IYV guitar.
I wondered if you could put up your music you were playing here with a link to the notes or tabs or tell me where to find that little tune you were playing here. Just a thought. Thanks!
I think I was just ad libbing - I put links to my music in the video descriptions if you ever want to check it out.
Hi is there a rectangular case that would fit that IYV LP GUITAR
Yes, I think any LP case would work - most gigbags too.
Have you ever tried a Sawtooth Heritage series? Their LP copy.
Not yet - on my list. They are bit pricey!
yeah I know. up to $399 on Amazon....a year ago they were $259...ouch!
@@sodapopkidd Yeah - a bit pricey for sure.
aw heck... You just talked me into another IYV purchase (not the first time you've done this to me!). For the money, it's hard not to buy these things! You have not steered me wrong, so...
Hope you get another good one.
Nice looking guitar!👍
Thanks.
Anyone have any ideas on replacement tuning machines? I broke the tuner on my g string. Guitar fell back and caught the arm of a chair. I bought a pack of replacements...but they are a bit short and dont come above the nut. Instead of just shooting in the dark again...Anyone have any known recommendations for replacements? Thanks for your time.
You can find all sorts of import models on eBay - if you want the branded tuners try StewMac or Reverb. The tuners on these guitars should be fairly standard and there are lots of similar quality on eBay.
Nice review, have you tested jay turser jt 220? in my opinion they are great les paul copies
I don't see too many these days. They seem to be scarce unless you find used ones on eBay or something.
This is a great review! There is one thing that is seldom mentioned when these Les Paul copy/tribute guitars are reviewed, and that's the weight. What I like about this video is that you mention the weight and the feel and you also talk about the quality of the components - this is important. For me, weight and feel are super important....For example, I own a 1970 Lotus, Les Paul tribute, with the tobacco burst, which at the time, was regarded as one of the finest Les Paul copies ever made. In fact, along with the "Venture" the Lotus copy was one of the so-called Gibson "lawsuit guitars" of the '70s.
At the time, brand new, this same Lotus LP tribute guitar cost around $900 bucks, which oddly enough, was right around what a real Les Paul cost back then. The Lotus is simply an extremely well-made guitar and many have even said that it was actually better made than a real Gibson Les Paul! My point is that this guitar is heavy AF! It's a "Goddamn, this is f*cking heavy" kind of guitar! When I pick up my Lotus, I often forget how heavy it is and when I pick it up, the surprising weight always makes me drop an expletive! One simply picks up this guitar and can immediately feel the difference in weight, which probably means better quality just by its weight alone. I do believe that most people might agree that a heavier guitar, might generally translate to a manufacturer who used solid wood, better internal components, and better quality outer mechanics as well - usually. I can say that this is at least true of the early '70s Lotus. Today I can pick up a Les Paul tribute guitar and 9 out of 10 times, it will be extremely light. I'm old school, so I am of the mindset that the heavier the better - again, usually. Light guitars, whether LP's, Strat's, PRS, or any other copy, just gets me wondering about the overall quality and workmanship.
Well, either way, I just purchased one of these through the small window where Amazon sells them. I have tried to purchase this guitar in the past with no luck, and I was certainly not about to buy it used, at a 100% mark-up on eBay. I have literally seen these guitars for $400 bucks, used, on eBay - no thanks, Tom Hanks! It's hard to go on Amazon and actually find these guitars available, but for some reason, I got luck today. I took a chance to see if I can find one and there were three available, so I purchased one. I paid $189 bucks, which is a pretty good deal for any LP tribute guitar no matter what you get. Worse case, if I am not happy, I can always put it up for sale on Craigslist and just get my money back. Oddly enough, I just think the scarcity of these guitars drives up the price outside of Amazon. Still, I can't wait to see what I get! Thumbs up review, my man!
Great comment - I've had a couple of old Lotus guitars and they were excellent. I'm glad you got one of these and it worked out for you. I put a lot of stock in how a guitar feels in the hands too - it's something instinctual and personal.
@@FlowforthInstruments Thanks, brother! I appreciate the comment. By the way, I received my IYV ILS 300 today and man, boy oh boy, can I say, I am super impressed. This thing is flawless! I ended up paying $159 with free shipping! Amazon gave me a $30 credit so I applied it to this purchase, so it ended up being even cheaper than I initially thought. The inlay on the headstock is a bit different. The inlay seems to be this dark, sort of multi-colored pearl they use for the logo and the center design. It is pretty dark and almost looks as if there is no logo, but when the light picks it up, it looks quite nice. The truss rod cover also has some foreign writing on it that I don't believe yours has, but I can tell from what country exactly - I might change that to an all black cover. Gotta say, this guitar plays nicely! She feels pretty good in my hands and the weight is also nice. I think this one will be a keeper! Thanks again for this pretty good review...It looks like I'll have to sub now, brother! Thumbs up!
@@FlowforthInstruments By the way, if you don't mind me saying so, I think you should put an Amazon link on these videos, so you can get a piece of these recommended sales. Many people have purchased this guitar based on your recommendation...So I'm just saying, I think you should get a piece of that sales action. If you'd a had a link on this video to where I could purchase it, I would definitely clicked, but you didn't. If you're recommending guitars, and people are buying based on that, then I just think that you should get your tribute! Many other reviewers do this and it's a nice little side-hustle. Anyway, I hope I don't offend, it's just a thought, my friend.
@@RumbleFish69 Great to hear - glad you got a good one!
@@RumbleFish69 I'd rather refer people to my Reverb page where they can buy one that I've set up and done detail work on - but thanks for the tip.
i agree... i think they are better than the firefly guitars also,,,great buy...i mean $130-180?.....cmon man,,,these are great!
Agreed - thanks for watching.
I'm a new player(sort of) 5 years. I have bought 14 guitar's since I started playing, a Fender, a PRS, a Gibson, a G&L And a few Epiphone's SG's and Les Paul's. I have spent over 20 grand in 5 year's of playing because I got a real bad case of GAS. I wish I had learned how to work on guitar's first, because I could have saved some serious money buying a cheaper guitar and up grading it. I just got the new Epi. 59' Les Paul reissue and If I had bought some Gibson pick up's like it has and some other quality part's and a guitar like the one you are showing it would sound the same and cost way less I think. I just got a Schecter C-1 Exotic trem. Ebony wood top and it's a floating trem. and I don't know how to set the action so I had to bring it to my tech. like I had to with all my floating trem. guitar's like my Strat and my PRS. I am going to look into some of these less expensive guitar's like Harley Benton and the like. Thanks for the video.
Sounds like you're well on your way to achieving that goal. It takes us all a while to gain awareness of these things... and we've all overspent on guitars too. Good luck with the purchases.
Just ordered mine. Thanks!
Good choice!
@@FlowforthInstruments I believe these IYV guitars are among the best quality of all the inexpensive guitar brands. I damaged my left shoulder a couple months ago and right now am unable to play more than five minutes at a sitting, but did play enough to be able to rate this LP copy 5 out of 5. A couple minor cosmetic issues, but still a 5 for the price of this one. Finally played it maybe 5 minutes and in that short time, it is obvious it could hold it's own with most $500-$600. guitars. I am an old guy who's played for 55 years and never before in cheap guitar history was i able to buy a guitar for this price and still have decent quality. Thanks again for your very informative and honest review.
@@dlmullins9054 Glad they are working out for you - I'm a luthier and think IYV are great bang for buck, Hence so many reviews.
Buying this on friday im excited
Hope you like it.
@@FlowforthInstruments its coming thursday :)
@@LadaleDesu Good luck
So im looking at one of these or a firefly lp. Any suggestions one way or the other.
Edit: after watching all the way through, im going to order one later today.
Ive always wanted a lp and it is not going to be my main guitar.
I also have a dean ml, a bc rich ironbird, a custom ariapro body with an ibanez neck and my most recent schecter c+1.
I'd definitely recommend the IYV over the Firefly but be prepared to do some set up either way.
Nice playing...
Is it your own creation at the beginning of the video??.
Sounded good 👍
Thanks - yes, I don't really do covers or learn licks.
Do you have the link for that same guitar?
No but it's regularly listed on Amazon.
@@FlowforthInstruments ok thank you
I just purchased one. I have to agree with you great axe for the$ . No Glue on my fretboard.!
I see they are down to $175 on Amazon - I don't think you'll find an LP guitar this nice anywhere near this price range.
Just bought one, gonna use Muriatic acid n age the pup covers, add a tone pros TP n bridge, wire it 50s n wrap strings around TP...R Ford-ish....
Good mods - they are a bargain!
bought these,way better than epiphone.almost feels like a gibson
They are very decently made. Need a good set up - but then work really well.
Just ordered mine! Whoot!
Let me know what you think. They're so cheap I'm thinking of getting another.
what is the scale length?
24.75"
That's a nice top! Seems like a LOT of guitar for the money.
Yes, very well priced.
I'm hoping to get one before they sell out
They just sold out again - but they will relist a few at a time so keep an eye out.
I got it and it's beautiful.
@@LiLiJughead Glad to hear.
I tried to order one from Amazon several months ago, and they shut down my account due to “suspicious activity.” They said their account people would call me back, and they never did. I went through that several times, and then it didn’t matter-Amazon discontinued the line. Then I thought “maybe I can get it off of eBay.” The ebay IYV’s went from $20 to $80 more, but I had to have it. The first order was canceled and refunded as they ran out. Same thing for the second order. I finally was assured by the third company I ordered from that it would be shipped to me quickly, for $260 including shipping. I waited a month, and the order tracking showed it was sent to the wrong state, so I had to demand my money back. I found it on eBay again for $260, and ordered it again (open box,) and I just got my IYV ILS300 a couple days ago-so persistence finally paid off. Yes, it is worth what I paid, and it will need a little adjusting. It does not play quite as sweet as my 2001 Gibson Les Paul Special, but there is around $1,000 difference in price. The IYV is a keeper as it will be my practice “beater” Les Paul. I do love the headstock inlays, but surprised to find out the body is spruce over plywood and not mahogany (is that right?)
@@ALKRANTZ The ebay sellers buy them from Amazon and mark them up. It's better to buy direct from Amazon. Glad you like it.
they are 270$ canadien.
Still cheap, no?
Now, $251 CAD w/ free delivery.
Beats the pants off an Epiphone Slash signature Cherry burst model. My others player friends will likely start buying the brand as well
Yeah and much cheaper too.
these guitars are OFF THE CHARTS!
Yeah - sold right away too.
I got one for 100 $ opened up the back and found a wire needed soldering, easy fix.there not bad.I bought it cause it looks cool. I play Keyboard.
You got a good bargain!
Better than my Firefly’s and Harley Bentons. Not by a lot, but I have never done any set ups with my 4 IYV’s
I agree - they are better - although I like some of the HBs as well. Firefly I've had less luck with.
Everyone..what’s your honest opinion of them? Mine is on the way..the pros and cons?
Well, you got my opinion. With a good set up they are excellent value.
Destiny Wound are same pups that AIO/Wolf uses
Ah - good to know. I've heard a lot of great comments about Wolf guitars but I haven't actually come across one yet. What do you have?
@@FlowforthInstruments I am a COMPLETE beginner on guitar, but IMHO prolly know more about guitars themselves (NOT playing them) than anyone who's been playing less than at least several years. It's because I have a technical mind and like to understand things, plus I'm a DIY'r. I've watched countless YuoTube's like yours pluys others on guitar tech work. So my little stable is a Gregg Bennett Royale RL-4 (check out how the body is made. Cool concept for sustain. gregbennettguitars.com/guitars/electric/royale-series/rl4/) I have a Harley Benton TE-70RW (Bstock for $112) another HB SC Custom II (BStock for $187). Bought a Glarry Strat to learn tech on. Building up an unfinished partial project I got on on eBay. Guitarfetish XGP flamed maple burst Strat shape, but HH design, Warmoth Fender headstock neck, Seymour Duncan P-Rails pups (humbucker/single/P-90 all in one). The neck is probably worth most of what I paid for the body, neck and neck pickup. Couldn't pass up $119 for a Fender CP-140SE Parlor sized acoustic/electric with hard case for $119 delivered on an Adorama special. Have used Washburn A/E as well that I got cheap with HSC too. Now I just need to learn to actually play - lol. I'm totally into bang for buck and am probably going to pull trigger on the IYV Mustang copy (it's just too cool and so cheap) and their beautiful red tele cut-out model (which is listed on Amaxzon as a PRS solid body - ???????) Currently those are $135 and $172. Crazy to be able to own of stable of good guitars for less than the price of a single nice Les Paul, isn't it???
@@matthester3323 Sounds like you've found a few bargains - and have learned how to set them up. Makes it fun doesn't it. Some of those Greg Bennetts are great value - same with the Harley Bentons. You'll enjoy that IYV Mustang style guitar - it's great fun to play.
@@FlowforthInstruments Yeah, I have a hard time making a purchase of any sort that's not a bargain! Pulled the trigger on the Idyllwild Spruce top A/E for $173 delivered. I think by Sat I'll have that plus the two IYV Mustang and red P-90 semi-hollow tele (aka solid body PRS per IYV description! lol). The IYV Jazz model is tempting, but too similar to the Greg Bennett. The only thing I might need to round the herd out is a Gretsch or something similar with Filtertron pups. Toyed with the idea of getting the IYV Jazz model and putting in some Filtertrons, or leave as is, and put Filtertrons in the Greg Bennett....but I'll prob stand pat for now unless some steal shows up, or unless I see you put up a reviewed/setup axe for sale that I can't live without it! 😎
@@mhester99 You've got some good bargains there. I recently ran across a Zuwei electric that had knock off filtertron pickups in it. They seem to be getting popular.
I'm getting this from Amazon in 2 days
Hope you got a good one.
Billy Gibbons just called. He wants his hat back.
Ha
Real inlay not paint and it is a maple cap. Epiphone is a Venere.
I don't care for the color but it's better than fire fly.
Fair enough. IYV only makes one colour per model - and has small production runs. I'm not sure if that will change when they get better known.
@@FlowforthInstruments The snakes on EBay.
@@phillipholt6005 Yeah - buy them on Amazon
Nice
'Tis indeed!
Every time I see an IYV it's so gorgeous but the Amazon listing is written so poorly It's making it hard to trust. I know English isn't their first language but they damn BRAND name is spelled incorrectly (They spelled it IVY).
Yes, the write ups are poor - but it's the same with a number of brands. It's Amazon that lists them as IVY for some reason - the are listed as IYV everywhere else. I think they are good value for money.
you are the second (dave simpson) british youtube gtr guy i've seen who looks like ian anderson's kid-ian anderson of course being one of the great all 'round musical forces evah evah. Hmmnnn...
But the flute is one instrument I can't play... how about the recorder?
@@FlowforthInstruments he's a great acoustic guitarist! ruclips.net/video/NiLHYRstkLc/видео.html
They're far better than Donner guitars
True!
These were $159 two weeks ago! Today $190??? Wtf ??? Stop saying how good it is! They keep raising the price!!!! Amazon price gouging scumbags!
This is common practice and a lot of companies do it. A few weeks back you could get the Sigma solid top dreads for $139 and now they are up to $180. They create a buzz with a cheap introduction price then correct it as sales come in. The company decides this not necessarily Amazon.
Don't sleep on guitar fetish But If you have all that and bought more it must be good.They need to make other colors. pick ups lack some low end but they don't sound bad.Damn everyone is going to have my guitar when i buy it..
I believe they make a red flame LP style too... just haven't imported it to the US amazon market. I'm hearing rumours that more models are coming.