The 2 Best Guitars I've Played: Ibanez AM2000H vs. AM153QA (Detailed Comparison) | Ben Eunson 

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I loved the way this genius teaches the world and the way he dress his printed shirts… he knows how to play and dress well too.

Not much video out there covering these 2 Ibanez guitar. Thank you Ben for making this quality comparison video. 🙏🏽

Great video, thank you! Both these quitars sound exquisite to my ear. I have the AM153QA, and I must say I love the Tri-sound switch and use it almost all the time. It makes the tonal range of this instrument surprisingly broad. I do quite a bit of session work and this has become my main instrument for nearly a year now. I get frequent compliments both in studio and on stage for its sonic characteristics and its lack of noise. By the way, I truly love your playing. Cheers!

Beautiful sounds, Ben

Can’t wait for your ibanez signature.

Buttery smooth...sweet tone. Time to shop for one of these models.

You sound great on both guitars! Thinking of getting the AM2000

This video has come at exactly the right time I'm just in the Market for getting a jazz box.

It's quite possible that I have zero idea what I'm talking about, or hearing, but the 153 seems to have a flatter or deader attack. I think I like that one a bit better.

That neck tone on the AM2000h is so crisp, right from the start of the video

I have an earlier version, the AM 153 … in Bubinga. It’s a guitar that will be with me always.

This is great Ben. How does the neck feel on both guitars? Does it feel the same or slightly different?

Both sound and look amazing

Hi Ben, great video, with two great guitars, and tone. Is there some compression going on there while recording the comparison?

Ben you're a beast. AM2000H for me and I have already started saving but your demonstration is flawed because you make both guitars sound so good. RESPECT from Ireland ☘🍉

I’ve owned an Ibanez LR-10 from new…still plays great, still sounds AMAZING. Play with D’Addario 10-46’s for me…perfect!

P.S.: but I still love more your "old" strat sound!

Hey Ben I tried what I’m assuming is a slightly older model (has a different design on headstock) of the am153QA and I love the guitar but the neck is very chunky. Is that the same on your newer model? Ideally I’m looking for something slightly thinner and I’m wondering if there’s a chance the newer model might be closer to that as I’ve seen the neck profile described as thin online. Would love to hear your thoughts, thanks!

I have 2000 mfg. AS200, MIJ, and it is perfect and a beauty. Put a Seth Lollar in the neck though. Does it all, comfortably!

I've found the bridge Super 58 to sound a bit 'quacky' if you see what I mean. Just isn't my thing but in the middle position with the tone rolled off it sounds great

Great review thank you. MIJ is the way to go imo but the Indonesian 153 is also outstanding and great value. I wish Ibanez offered more pup options, like their super 70s which are hotter but as you roll the volume down you are back to the super58 sound. I think your as50 has V2 pups, which are even hotter than the super 70s.

Oh, sorry, mate, was distracted by those great bop lines you play... took my whole attention, lol. I have the Ibanez archtop w the single cutaway, slightly diff sound again...

The differences in tone are marginal, or very subtle IMHO. The AM2000h sounds almost like a full hollow bodied Jazzbox whereas the AM153QA is more in the realm of an ES335. I also think that the 153QA is the more versatile guitar due to its Tri-Sound switch. How do these two compare in terms of weight? Just curious...

What strings do you have on the AM2000H?

Ben - you need to build your Ibanez signature (or any brand rly) and I will buy!!!

AM 2000 for me. It sounds…well… rounder? Difficult to express with words. Beautiful playing btw.

I love jumbo frets too much and can't go back. I wish there was an Ibanez like this, but with jumbos.

Would you be so kind to tell us how heavy are these instruments? I've only found AMH90 in local stores which I liked, but the AF and AG series guitars were too heavy for my taste.

Ben which guitar is better

what kind of strap is that?

The AM 153 QA is my favorite. I liked the sonics better.

To me the AM153QA is better with distorsion and pedals in general, having a more defined sound. The AM2000H is superior with clean sounds, and gets a bit more muddy with distorsion. ... need both! 😂

Gut reaction: AM153QA, boom! Where's the till, does it come with a case? Great! How much? I'll take out a loan, be back tomorrow! Why? I find that if I want bite, I still have the bridge PU (they're nearly the same); but I find that the tonal variety (or how far removed the neck PU is from the bridge PU, sound-wise) would give me more tonal variety and a greater bandwidth from harsh to warm. I do simply just like the overall warmer tone - both and the neck PU a killing me. It's not as 'poignant', but I just can't get away from how warm this guitar sounds. The AM2000H, to me, sounds more 'punk-axe-y', like a Telecaster^10, whereas the AM153QA seems more flexible, and just 'so very' has a unique quality in its warmer tones, both clean and distorted. If I had to make a 10 minute decision and had a gig tomorrow that I need a semi for, my money's undoubtedly on the AM153QA, any day. Actually, I want one and gonna look up prices! It's frickin' gorgeous! They're both fantastic guitars and the AM2000H has a bit more edge; but I'm happy to sacrifice that clarity for more character. The AM153QA is just the better story teller. Thanks for you excellent, invaluable comparison video, Ben!

Am153 provides a sound like a solid guitar but a little wider

I think the S series 7 strings are peak ngl

I just wish they keep the old f-hole shape.

Clean, 97% the same.

Love Ibanez. i have mad brand loyalty to Ibanez.... i had the AS93 but sold it ..... i should have kept it and just bought the Gotoh tuners that they put on the AS113 and Scho models....i want to get another AS or even the Scho AS type but they all have that Scho teardrop burst which is a dealbreaker for me, i just missed the Yellow AS113 and it's hard to find a nice one where the 2 halves of flamed maple top line up nicely... The AS93 is still great but they took away the abalone on the fretboard on the recent AS93s