Indio by Monoprice[monoprice.com] has Retro DLX Plus Solid Ash Electric Guitar with Gig Bag (Cherry Red Burst) on sale for $154.99 when you apply code 25MP in cart - Shipping is Free
Solid ash body with maple neck and fretboard
Wilkinson® bridge and pickups
Two single‑coil pickups
Includes gig bag
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Heads up: I've bought and returned two (2) of this very model in the last year, as well as some of their Les Paul clones. The action is generally very high, and the nut fell off the guitar I kept. They're cheap in all senses of the word. Monoprice makes GREAT amps, but most of their guitars suck. They look pretty, but they're not worth it. good ones are hit and miss.
Last edited by csmatthis September 1, 2023 at 01:42 PM.
Heads up: I've bought and returned two (2) of this very model in the last year, as well as some of their Les Paul clones. The action is generally very high, and the nut fell off the guitar I kept. They're cheap in all senses of the word. Monoprice makes GREAT amps, but their guitars suck. They look pretty, but they're not worth it.
I have this guitar in ash and it's amazing for the price. I also have the cheap Indio strat that after upgrades is great. High action is an extremely easy fix. A nut falling off is unfortunate but also an extremely easy fix.
When you can regularly get Squier Telecasters for this price (or less) at GuitarCenter/MF (without a gig bag), I cannot imagine buying this junk. It's one thing to spend $65 on a Monoprice guitar if that is all you can afford. But not buying a Fender Squier version at the same price? That's just not smart.
When you can regularly get Squier Telecasters for this price (or less) at GuitarCenter/MF (without a gig bag), I cannot imagine buying this junk. It's one thing to spend $65 on a Monoprice guitar if that is all you can afford. But not buying a Fender Squier version at the same price? That's just not smart.
Indeed, for a $155 + tax guitar, you're better off buying a Squier if only because you could actually sell it again if you upgrade or decide it does not meet your needs. You might even find a used Squier Classic Vibe or 40th anniversary model for close to that price, which would be a far superior instrument.
Heads up: I've bought and returned two (2) of this very model in the last year, as well as some of their Les Paul clones. The action is generally very high, and the nut fell off the guitar I kept. They're cheap in all senses of the word. Monoprice makes GREAT amps, but their guitars suck. They look pretty, but they're not worth it.
You over played your hand as a reviewer and all we know is they have a great return policy; if we do not like it. So where's the risk? Not that we should expect any fresh and brand new guitar to be perfectly in tune and perfect super setup after shipping. Maybe you got the lemon; but refunded then we know is their policy. There would be no point in anyone reporting otherwise. I must point out; then concluding, "cheap in all senses of the word", is a very false assumption at best. And that's giving you the benefit of the doubt.
As the other guy said. Even the 'horrors' you mentioned would be easy to fix; but is seems like other reviewers are reporting playable guitars and technically needing nothing(major or not easily fixable). Especially with the DLX models claiming special care; before being shipped.
Too much weight (Harder wood, Ash varies), some prefer then might be the only real issue with the DLX models, with their upscale parts that don't really matter much.
But they do stand as a relatively comparative and inexpensive way to have some so called pro setup SHIPPED, already done for you, if that's what you are after. Here they are a boon and oddly not as any bad report would describe.
No one should expect absolute super setup perfection in the highest; but I would agree the DLX should be pretty nicely done. And that is what people usually report. One could always buy one and see.
Overall I'd say give me the lowest price and if so then I will fluff it myself. It's fun to do. That is the slickest deal and does not mean our own labor doesn't count. Nor does that mean zero shipped finishing. I just personally find it easy and fun. After some YouTube videos (Some better than others of course.)
Look; fret smoothing is a matter of degrees and preference, Any brand new and fresh guitar can get fret spout as the wood settles. Even if pro super setup. And even if they had no fret work; at these prices you and a sanding block would win. So it appears even the non DLX models are arriving with *some* basic fine finishing. Even if its not much compared to absolutely perfect to custom standards. And it takes very little effort to get there. I always say go and pay more at a store, who will baby you and your guitar until you like it; but it will cost you dearly. A lot. And again and again.... Else you can always be there when you need you.
You've either super setup a guitar or you haven't. Whether or not any more setup is required. But it's like a joke for a music store tech. You can always find something to tweak. Especially if it's NOT ever been done maximally, on a fresh guitar.
Just about every single person who pays $500, $750, $5000 or whatever on a BRAND NEW shipped guitars are flabbergasted to find it has not been FURTHER super setup tweaked to there playing style. So almost always some setup has been done; even if very minimal. And almost always and at all prices then it seems it's never enough.
Watch a video. Save a bundle. And I remind you; $51 guitars are arriving very playable practically every time. And guess what? They can be perfected from there, every time. Because none of this stuff is new, to do. There are ways, they are easy and on YouTube.
So dead horse, beat to death. Your guitar might "need" tweaking. And we need to practice.
P.S. And if not worth it then why did you say you kept one?
Last edited by NeoSlick August 26, 2023 at 09:57 AM.
Come to think of it; it is forums like these, AKA the Internet that leaves little place for bad quality sellers to survive today. Therefore we now see robust return policies. We even see finer finishing on $51 guitars than many costing +$300 and up. The world's buyers historically noticed you could order stuff deeply inexpensive; but quality sucked. Before new return policy's and Internet reports called them out and now largely keeps them honest. There's still all kinds; but now those days are over.
Always return bad quality or anything misrepresented TO KEEP IT RARE. Never reward bad quality. Never buy without research FIRST. YMMV.
And it's kinda like with rape. A very, very bad crime. What's worse is false witness about it. The end result is the pretender accuser rightly gets the very correction; that they would call down on the reprehensible crime. Every single time; eventually. And we do not even have to catch every one, on our own. They will never escape. Sooner or later.
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You over played your hand as a reviewer and all we know is they have a great return policy; if we do not like it. So where's the risk? Not that we should expect any fresh and brand new guitar to be perfectly in tune and perfect super setup after shipping. Maybe you got the lemon; but refunded then we know is their policy. There would be no point in anyone reporting otherwise. I must point out; then concluding, "cheap in all senses of the word", is a very false assumption at best. And that's giving you the benefit of the doubt.
As the other guy said. Even the 'horrors' you mentioned would be easy to fix; but is seems like other reviewers are reporting playable guitars and technically needing nothing(major or not easily fixable). Especially with the DLX models claiming special care; before being shipped.
Too much weight (Harder wood, Ash varies), some prefer then might be the only real issue with the DLX models, with their upscale parts that don't really matter much.
But they do stand as a relatively comparative and inexpensive way to have some so called pro setup SHIPPED, already done for you, if that's what you are after. Here they are a boon and oddly not as any bad report would describe.
No one should expect absolute super setup perfection in the highest; but I would agree the DLX should be pretty nicely done. And that is what people usually report. One could always buy one and see.
Overall I'd say give me the lowest price and if so then I will fluff it myself. It's fun to do. That is the slickest deal and does not mean our own labor doesn't count. I just personally find it easy and fun. After some YouTube videos (Some better than others of course.)
Look; fret smoothing is a matter of degrees and preference, Any brand new and fresh guitar can get fret spout as the wood settles. Even if pro super setup. And even if they had no fret work; at these prices you and a sanding block would win. So it appears even the non DLX models are arriving with *some* basic fine finishing. Even if its not much compared to absolutely perfect to custom standards. And it takes very little effort to get there. I always say go and pay more at a store, who will baby you and your guitar until you like it; but it will cost you dearly. A lot. And again and again.... Else you can always be there when you need you.
You've either super setup a guitar or you haven't. Whether or not any more setup is required. But it's like a joke for a music store tech. You can always find something to tweak. Especially if it's NOT ever been done maximally, on a fresh guitar.
Just about every single person who pays $500, $750, $5000 or whatever on a BRAND NEW shipped guitars are flabbergasted to find it has not been FURTHER super setup tweaked to there playing style. So almost always some setup has been done; even if very minimal. And almost always and at all prices then it's never enough.
Watch a video. Save a bundle. And I remind you; $51 guitars are arriving very playable practically every time. And guess what? They can be perfected from there, every time. Because none of this stuff is new, to do. There are ways, they are easy and on YouTube.
So dead horse, beat to death. Your guitar might "need" tweaking. And we need to practice.
P.S. And if not worth it then why did you say you kept one?
Having dealt with Monoprice returns on other items, it's not worth the hassle.
It is funny hearing "You could have bought a Squire."; because the $51 are practically the same experience. They just don't say by Fender. LOL.
Even VERY expensive guitar with pricey parts then do not make the lowest cost snd yet still quality parts not work, just as well.
Take POT's for example. Oh dear! The old school ones are bigger under there. Well 250 ohms is 250 ohms with self same tolerance, same ranges and even smoother knob action. They are not junk. And they all get dusty and may need a shot of air or better. Not buying "quality upgrades". If they do not play or sound any better then what is the point?
Sure history had some fall apart parts. That's rare now.
Last edited by NeoSlick August 26, 2023 at 09:59 AM.
They took ages to issue the RMA and ages to give the return.
I rarely buy anything from Monoprice any more. Their cables went from inexpensive and decent to more expensive unreliable garbage. The last few electronic items were mediocre. There are better places to get ripped off.
They took ages to issue the RMA and ages to give the return.
I rarely buy anything from Monoprice any more. Their cables went from inexpensive and decent to more expensive unreliable garbage. The last few electronic items were mediocre. There are better places to get ripped off.
Well thank you; that does suck.
How long was "ages" and which cable was unreliable?
Did they not return all of your money? I know time counts and I'd like to see that compensated too; but what did most of the verifiable reviews say before you bought these items?
In the case of the DLX report; does it sound like they already knew exactly what they were buying, or well enough at least? If one wanted name brands on the headstock then why buy without it? But you are correct; it's quality that is the issue.
How long was "ages" and which cable was unreliable?
Did they not return all of your money? I know time counts and I'd like to see that compensated too; but what did most of the verifiable reviews say before you bought these items?
In the case of the DLX report; does it sound like they already knew exactly what they were buying, or well enough at least? If one wanted name brands on the headstock then why buy without it? But you are correct; it's quality that is the issue.
Several days to get the RMA. Two weeks from time of shipping to get the refund.
Bad cables returned included Ethernet and HDMI. Their charging cables are all trash. None have lasted more than a month or two, and not worth the hassle of return.
Seriously, does Monoprice pay you to come in here and argue endlessly with anyone who makes a criticism?
MP can kiss my tale about where they are doing wrong. It's not my job to do theirs. I'm just looking for what I can verify.
AND I appreciate a good negative report too.
You know I love my high quality MP 15W and a 1x12 V30 cab too. They even credited me a price drop difference (Rather than my returning). They seemed of very high and kind character to me; I must say. I bought the popular amp with my own money. No ties whatsoever.
Plus, I LOVE my $51 eBay Strat (+TUSQ nut) guitar. It's stunning. So I do know. And it might have been more of a risk than MP; but it's grand. I could sell it for a lot more; but never will.
Because I had a perk for the TUSQ costing me 89 cents and not including Ernie Ball 9's bought in packs I have about $52 (or was it $62) bucks into it, total. I've played $5000 strats that are not better and do not sound as sweet. And I enjoy the light weight. And it has the color of this Tele.
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They took ages to issue the RMA and ages to give the return.
I rarely buy anything from Monoprice any more. Their cables went from inexpensive and decent to more expensive unreliable garbage. The last few electronic items were mediocre. There are better places to get ripped off.
If you say so.. maybe that will drive there prices lower, but considering I got a electric mesh drum kit, a hss Strat and a tele and a 5 watt tube amp for $300 dollars I seriously doubt it.
I have bought many items from Monoprice and have been pleased with all. I have been straight up impressed with the quality of the guitars and the amp for the money.
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As the other guy said. Even the 'horrors' you mentioned would be easy to fix; but is seems like other reviewers are reporting playable guitars and technically needing nothing(major or not easily fixable). Especially with the DLX models claiming special care; before being shipped.
Too much weight (Harder wood, Ash varies), some prefer then might be the only real issue with the DLX models, with their upscale parts that don't really matter much.
But they do stand as a relatively comparative and inexpensive way to have some so called pro setup SHIPPED, already done for you, if that's what you are after. Here they are a boon and oddly not as any bad report would describe.
No one should expect absolute super setup perfection in the highest; but I would agree the DLX should be pretty nicely done. And that is what people usually report. One could always buy one and see.
Overall I'd say give me the lowest price and if so then I will fluff it myself. It's fun to do. That is the slickest deal and does not mean our own labor doesn't count. Nor does that mean zero shipped finishing. I just personally find it easy and fun. After some YouTube videos (Some better than others of course.)
Look; fret smoothing is a matter of degrees and preference, Any brand new and fresh guitar can get fret spout as the wood settles. Even if pro super setup. And even if they had no fret work; at these prices you and a sanding block would win. So it appears even the non DLX models are arriving with *some* basic fine finishing. Even if its not much compared to absolutely perfect to custom standards. And it takes very little effort to get there. I always say go and pay more at a store, who will baby you and your guitar until you like it; but it will cost you dearly. A lot. And again and again.... Else you can always be there when you need you.
You've either super setup a guitar or you haven't. Whether or not any more setup is required. But it's like a joke for a music store tech. You can always find something to tweak. Especially if it's NOT ever been done maximally, on a fresh guitar.
Just about every single person who pays $500, $750, $5000 or whatever on a BRAND NEW shipped guitars are flabbergasted to find it has not been FURTHER super setup tweaked to there playing style. So almost always some setup has been done; even if very minimal. And almost always and at all prices then it seems it's never enough.
Watch a video. Save a bundle. And I remind you; $51 guitars are arriving very playable practically every time. And guess what? They can be perfected from there, every time. Because none of this stuff is new, to do. There are ways, they are easy and on YouTube.
So dead horse, beat to death. Your guitar might "need" tweaking. And we need to practice.
P.S. And if not worth it then why did you say you kept one?
Always return bad quality or anything misrepresented TO KEEP IT RARE. Never reward bad quality. Never buy without research FIRST. YMMV.
And it's kinda like with rape. A very, very bad crime. What's worse is false witness about it. The end result is the pretender accuser rightly gets the very correction; that they would call down on the reprehensible crime. Every single time; eventually. And we do not even have to catch every one, on our own. They will never escape. Sooner or later.
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As the other guy said. Even the 'horrors' you mentioned would be easy to fix; but is seems like other reviewers are reporting playable guitars and technically needing nothing(major or not easily fixable). Especially with the DLX models claiming special care; before being shipped.
Too much weight (Harder wood, Ash varies), some prefer then might be the only real issue with the DLX models, with their upscale parts that don't really matter much.
But they do stand as a relatively comparative and inexpensive way to have some so called pro setup SHIPPED, already done for you, if that's what you are after. Here they are a boon and oddly not as any bad report would describe.
No one should expect absolute super setup perfection in the highest; but I would agree the DLX should be pretty nicely done. And that is what people usually report. One could always buy one and see.
Overall I'd say give me the lowest price and if so then I will fluff it myself. It's fun to do. That is the slickest deal and does not mean our own labor doesn't count. I just personally find it easy and fun. After some YouTube videos (Some better than others of course.)
Look; fret smoothing is a matter of degrees and preference, Any brand new and fresh guitar can get fret spout as the wood settles. Even if pro super setup. And even if they had no fret work; at these prices you and a sanding block would win. So it appears even the non DLX models are arriving with *some* basic fine finishing. Even if its not much compared to absolutely perfect to custom standards. And it takes very little effort to get there. I always say go and pay more at a store, who will baby you and your guitar until you like it; but it will cost you dearly. A lot. And again and again.... Else you can always be there when you need you.
You've either super setup a guitar or you haven't. Whether or not any more setup is required. But it's like a joke for a music store tech. You can always find something to tweak. Especially if it's NOT ever been done maximally, on a fresh guitar.
Just about every single person who pays $500, $750, $5000 or whatever on a BRAND NEW shipped guitars are flabbergasted to find it has not been FURTHER super setup tweaked to there playing style. So almost always some setup has been done; even if very minimal. And almost always and at all prices then it's never enough.
Watch a video. Save a bundle. And I remind you; $51 guitars are arriving very playable practically every time. And guess what? They can be perfected from there, every time. Because none of this stuff is new, to do. There are ways, they are easy and on YouTube.
So dead horse, beat to death. Your guitar might "need" tweaking. And we need to practice.
P.S. And if not worth it then why did you say you kept one?
Even VERY expensive guitar with pricey parts then do not make the lowest cost snd yet still quality parts not work, just as well.
Take POT's for example. Oh dear! The old school ones are bigger under there. Well 250 ohms is 250 ohms with self same tolerance, same ranges and even smoother knob action. They are not junk. And they all get dusty and may need a shot of air or better. Not buying "quality upgrades". If they do not play or sound any better then what is the point?
Sure history had some fall apart parts. That's rare now.
I rarely buy anything from Monoprice any more. Their cables went from inexpensive and decent to more expensive unreliable garbage. The last few electronic items were mediocre. There are better places to get ripped off.
I rarely buy anything from Monoprice any more. Their cables went from inexpensive and decent to more expensive unreliable garbage. The last few electronic items were mediocre. There are better places to get ripped off.
How long was "ages" and which cable was unreliable?
Did they not return all of your money? I know time counts and I'd like to see that compensated too; but what did most of the verifiable reviews say before you bought these items?
In the case of the DLX report; does it sound like they already knew exactly what they were buying, or well enough at least? If one wanted name brands on the headstock then why buy without it? But you are correct; it's quality that is the issue.
How long was "ages" and which cable was unreliable?
Did they not return all of your money? I know time counts and I'd like to see that compensated too; but what did most of the verifiable reviews say before you bought these items?
In the case of the DLX report; does it sound like they already knew exactly what they were buying, or well enough at least? If one wanted name brands on the headstock then why buy without it? But you are correct; it's quality that is the issue.
Bad cables returned included Ethernet and HDMI. Their charging cables are all trash. None have lasted more than a month or two, and not worth the hassle of return.
Seriously, does Monoprice pay you to come in here and argue endlessly with anyone who makes a criticism?
AND I appreciate a good negative report too.
You know I love my high quality MP 15W and a 1x12 V30 cab too. They even credited me a price drop difference (Rather than my returning). They seemed of very high and kind character to me; I must say. I bought the popular amp with my own money. No ties whatsoever.
Plus, I LOVE my $51 eBay Strat (+TUSQ nut) guitar. It's stunning. So I do know. And it might have been more of a risk than MP; but it's grand. I could sell it for a lot more; but never will.
Because I had a perk for the TUSQ costing me 89 cents and not including Ernie Ball 9's bought in packs I have about $52 (or was it $62) bucks into it, total. I've played $5000 strats that are not better and do not sound as sweet. And I enjoy the light weight. And it has the color of this Tele.
ebay 234901874278 and that's not MP. $50.99 SHIPPED!
"eBay Money Back Guarantee covers most transactions on eBay. It means buyers can get their money back if an item didn't arrive, is faulty or damaged, or doesn't match the listing."
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I rarely buy anything from Monoprice any more. Their cables went from inexpensive and decent to more expensive unreliable garbage. The last few electronic items were mediocre. There are better places to get ripped off.
I have bought many items from Monoprice and have been pleased with all. I have been straight up impressed with the quality of the guitars and the amp for the money.
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