IYV18 String Electric Guitar, Right, Trans Red (IDN-126)

I was apprehensive about this purchase but knowing I could return if needed I decided to buy it and I'm very glad I did.I've always wanted a double neck but didn't want to spend over a grand just for something that looks cool. I have I think 28 stringed instruments and have been playing for 52 years (I suck but it's still fun)The guitar is playable right out of the box, just needed a tuning.The action is just slightly high but isn't uncomfortable to play as is.the tuners seem good enough and feel consistent, none are loose or too tight, time will tell if there are tuning issues but I don't expect it to be a problem.The 6 string nut was a bit high and needed to be cut deeper. The 12 string plastic nut was at the correct depth except for G strings which were high, nut is kind of a mess and should be upgraded but works for now.(specs on this guitar are nowhere to be found, even on the IYV website there's nothing).The pickups sound good and the switches and pots function as they should. These are the same brand pickups that AIO and Wolf guitars use, I will likely not change them (even though I mod everything I get my hands on).I didn't check the size of the pots because it doesn't make any difference, if the pots are smooth and linear, that's all that matters, resistance is resistance, size will not effect tone (40 years working in electronics so I know what I'm talking about). That said the resistance of the pots will matter, so I still need to check if they are 250K or 500K, humbucker pickups should have 500K pots or they can sound a bit dark. They sound good but I've only play it enough to test functionality.The quality of the guitar overall is pretty good, no sharp fret ends, necks feel good, guitar is not heavy.Seems solid, neck joints are good, finish looks nice, inlays look good, binding for the most part is good (except for areas pictured)This guitar is not perfect but the few defects are all cosmetic as shown in the pictures and are not that noticeable unless you are looking closely.List of things I'm going to do to this guitar:1) Clean it, it came dusty and with fine sawdust on it. It also has wax here and there that has dried to a white powder.2) change the strings, strings are a bit rusty and obviously cheap but are usable.3) Polish the frets, they are dressed nicely but are dull and would benefit from a nice polishing.4) Oil the fret boards, they are very dry and need a good oiling (I use mineral oil because the expensive lemon fret board oil is just scented mineral oil, read the label if you must).5) adjust the action and check/adjust intonation, the neck relief looks about right with no dead or buzzing frets yet, but adjusting the action will weed out any problem frets.6) I might see if I can swap the pickup covers to the 12 string pickups. I don't know why but all Asian built double necks have the open coil pickups on the 12 string side which is not correct.Final thoughts; I think this guitar is well worth buying and although not perfect it is a very good value for the money. Everything that matters is decent on this guitar and I'm sure it will be in great playable condition long after I'm gone.If I paid the price of a well known brand double neck I would return it for the cosmetic flaws, but at this price I don't expect cosmetic perfection, it just needs to play well, sound good and look decent.For me I'm very happy with the purchase and can recommend this guitar, I know that it can be a crap shoot with budget guitars and I don't know how consistent the build quality is, so I can only base a recommendation on the one I have.The packaging was adequate and I had no shipping damage at all, was shipped USPS which I thought was strange for a package of this size and value.

I was initially drawn to the IYV 6/12 String Electric Doubleneck because of the return policy, which made me feel more at ease about purchasing. Before pulling the trigger, I had played a coworker’s IYV Les Paul and was impressed that it performed on par with many Epiphone models I’ve tried, but at a fraction of the price. When my Doubleneck arrived, the setup was almost perfect right out of the box. The neck was dead straight, the intonation was spot-on, and the action—though great for most players—needed only minor adjustments to match my preference for an extremely low setup. A single fret around the 15th did sit slightly high, but it didn’t affect my overall impression or prevent me from achieving a comfortable playing experience. The pickups turned out to be quite good, even for a self-professed pickup snob like me. The 12-string side runs a bit bright, but it maintains a chimey, vibrant tone without getting shrill. The 6-string pickups are a touch compressed and boxy on clean settings, yet they respond well to overdrive and sound perfectly serviceable, likely thanks to the ceramic magnets. I personally lean toward darker, mid-heavy pickups, but for this guitar an Alnico 5 or 6 might be my choice for upgrading, but that’s a purely subjective call.The guitar itself is undeniably heavy and exhibits significant neck dive, both of which are common with most doublenecks. It can feel like wrestling an albatross while standing up, but the eye-catching factor is huge if you’re looking to make a statement on stage. The Trans Red finish looks gorgeous, and the overall playability is impressive once you adjust to the extra weight. My only real issue was a small crack in the 12-string nut, but considering the affordable price and the fact that the nuts are inexpensive plastic, it didn’t bother me much—I planned on swapping them out eventually anyway. For anyone seeking a doubleneck without breaking the bank, this guitar is a great buy. It’s perfectly playable as is, and it also offers an excellent modding platform if you’re inclined to personalize it further. I have no regrets about purchasing this model and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone who wants that classic doubleneck look, feel, and sound at an accessible price point. I can't believe I got a double neck that is playable for the price of a pedal or a good set of pickups.

This Doubleneck came to me with a 1/2" diameter dent in the body... so deep that it cracked the finish. Thats was not a shipping accident as the box was not damaged in that area. The box had minimal Styrofoam sheets in it and small blocks for the headrest, and of course the thin Styrofoam bag, but that was all... very poorly packed.The guitar is very heavy (which I expected), but the worst part of it is the neck dive. I mean it is so bad that if you are playing on the 12-string neck (top neck) and want to switch, it's like a racing game to "catch" the bottom neck because it drops so fast. The only way to get around it is to clinch down on the body with your strumming arm which is not comfortable to do either.Always thought a double-neck would be cool, but no... I'll pass.