Indio by Monoprice Cali DLX Plus Solid Ash Electric Guitar with Gig Bag
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does "solid ash" mean that this body is one single piece of wood?
A shopper
on Sep 4, 2022

Indio by Monoprice Cali DLX Plus Solid Ash Electric Guitar with Gig Bag

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BEST ANSWER: Mine is a two piece body, but the joint is very subtle. In this case “solid ash” means that it isn’t made of laminate/plywood. For context, Leo Fender used one, two, or three piece ash or alder bodies, and plenty of reputable builders even use 4 piece bodies with veneer tops and backs. With solid colors it is even less obvious, and some people believe that glued joints are stronger than single piece bodies. So long as it is resonant and stable, the number of pieces isn’t a huge concern—especially if the builder book-matches well (as is the case with most of these Indios).
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- Cullen H on Sep 4, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Mine is a two piece body, but the joint is very subtle. In this case “solid ash” means that it isn’t made of laminate/plywood. For context, Leo Fender used one, two, or three piece ash or alder bodies, and plenty of reputable builders even use 4 piece bodies with veneer tops and backs. With solid colors it is even less obvious, and some people believe that glued joints are stronger than single piece bodies. So long as it is resonant and stable, the number of pieces isn’t a huge concern—especially if the builder book-matches well (as is the case with most of these Indios).
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- Cullen H on Sep 4, 2022
No. In the one I have, it is 3 pieces of solid ash glued together to form the body (looks great imho). The body is not chambered. It does not have any cap. For example, a Les Paul can have 2 or 3 pieces of mahogany glued to make the body, then have a maple cap on top. It may or may not be chambered , depending on the model.
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- zygmunt d on Sep 4, 2022
Yes, the body on our Indio is fabricated from a single piece of ash. As you are probably aware some guitar manufacturers glue together several pieces of wood to form a laminate which then becomes the guitar body. However, Indio takes the extra step and fabricates the body from a single piece of ash. Hope this helps..
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- Frenchy on Sep 4, 2022
No, it means it's not a hollow body. I ordered one that had a defect and had to exchange it. It was actually a two piece body. The replacement was one piece. So it can be a one piece, but that's not guaranteed.
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- New User U on Sep 6, 2022
No it can be multiple peices glued together and be solid. The areas for the pickups are then routed out for them to be installed.
I can say it is a very well made guitar and plays well.
I can say it is a very well made guitar and plays well.
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- Marc on Sep 4, 2022
It is not a single piece of ash. It is a 3 piece, but the pieces are well matched.
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- Stacey W on Sep 8, 2022
No. It means the entire body is ash and it is solid, not chambered.
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- RJFab on Sep 4, 2022
No - the body could be two or even three different pieces of wood.
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- Robert N on Sep 8, 2022
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Is the body a nitro or poly finish?
New User U
on Dec 7, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It seems like a standard poly finish. Had a little fret sprout but really a pretty good guitar for the price, if you get one with a straight neck. First thing you should do is adjust the neck if necessary and put a straightedge on it or at least site down the neck. if it isn't good send it back and get a replacement. Everything else is secondary.
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- John M on Dec 7, 2020
BEST ANSWER: It seems like a standard poly finish. Had a little fret sprout but really a pretty good guitar for the price, if you get one with a straight neck. First thing you should do is adjust the neck if necessary and put a straightedge on it or at least site down the neck. if it isn't good send it back and get a replacement. Everything else is secondary.
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- John M on Dec 7, 2020
I expect it's a poly finish. You wouldn't expect to see a Nitro finish, which can require a dozen coats, on a guitar in this price range. The poly is more durable.
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- Steven M on Dec 7, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 23, 2020
Do you honestly think you're getting a Nitrocellulose finish on a $200 guitar?
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- Nicholas B on Dec 7, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
The guitar body has a polyester finish.
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- New User U on Dec 7, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2020
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Are the pickups ALNICO or ceramic?
Is the back of the neck a gloss polyurethane or a satin finish?
Is the back of the neck a gloss polyurethane or a satin finish?
New User U
on Jan 16, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The pickups are AlNiCo.
The neck has a very smooth, satin finish.
The neck has a very smooth, satin finish.
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- Christiaan A on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: The pickups are AlNiCo.
The neck has a very smooth, satin finish.
The neck has a very smooth, satin finish.
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- Christiaan A on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
I believe the pickups are ceramic. I do not see the bare magnets on the pole pieces. Neck has a satin finish.
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- New User U on Feb 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2020
Pickups are definitely Alnico and sound pretty solid!
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- Nicholas B on Dec 7, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
Neck is satin and slim profile....very nice and fast.
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- warren w on Jan 31, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2020
Specs say alnico
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- New User U on Nov 3, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2020
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How much does the guitar weigh?
A shopper
on Jan 18, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I haven't weighed mine but I'd say it's every bit of 12lb/5.5kg or more as others have stated. It's easily the heaviest guitar I own including several mahogany solid bodies. I'm sort of startled every time I pick it up but I'm beginning to like it for that reason. It's part of the character of the guitar.
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- Paul O on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I haven't weighed mine but I'd say it's every bit of 12lb/5.5kg or more as others have stated. It's easily the heaviest guitar I own including several mahogany solid bodies. I'm sort of startled every time I pick it up but I'm beginning to like it for that reason. It's part of the character of the guitar.
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- Paul O on Jan 21, 2022
- Purchased on Nov 25, 2021
Using the scale I use to weigh myself, my guitar weighed 8.6 pounds. It's not light.
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- Hugh O on Jan 20, 2022
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The specs show 350 mm fretboard radius, is this correct? If so that would be 13.77 inches which is flatter than a modern strat which is 9.5 inches.
A shopper
on Jul 17, 2022
BEST ANSWER: I've never measured this. But being a finger picker I can tell that it sure seems a bit flatter than my American strat.. It just feels more comfortable finger picking though the radius isn't real noticeable as being like what I'd consider a "fat neck". Hope that helps a little.🎸✌️
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- Todd M on Jul 17, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I've never measured this. But being a finger picker I can tell that it sure seems a bit flatter than my American strat.. It just feels more comfortable finger picking though the radius isn't real noticeable as being like what I'd consider a "fat neck". Hope that helps a little.🎸✌️
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- Todd M on Jul 17, 2022
- Purchased on Oct 21, 2021
i just took a measurement at the 4th fret and the Radius Guage that fits is the 14 i also changed the Nut and tree's with the graph nut and tree's. hope this will help you. i really like this guitar.
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- New User U on Jul 18, 2022
I'm no expert but it seems to measure out as 12. inch radius. I compare it to my other strat which has a 9.5 inch radius and it is flatter.
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- Michael V on Jul 18, 2022
That is correct. The fretboard feels more like a LP than a Strat, which happens to be my preference. This is a great buy (imho).
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- zygmunt d on Jul 17, 2022
That is a correct fretboard radius. It is thin, flat and fast.
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- Stacey W on Jul 17, 2022
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If they are anything like their previous guitars, I'm 99% sure they are 5-way.
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- New User U on Jan 9, 2020
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Are the pickup magnets ceramic or Alnico?
A shopper
on Feb 3, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Alnico, look at the back of the pickup, if you can see the individual poles it's alnico.
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- jesse s on Jun 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Alnico, look at the back of the pickup, if you can see the individual poles it's alnico.
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- jesse s on Jun 2, 2021
Definitely AlNiCo pickups on the guitar I received.
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- Christiaan A on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
AlNiCo pickups are on this baby!
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- alfredo c on Apr 28, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2021
Specs say alnico but everyone that has answered says ceramic???
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- New User U on Nov 3, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 2, 2020
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Does it come with a tremolo bar?
A shopper
on Jul 31, 2020
BEST ANSWER: YES. The one I received is beautiful. Very glad I paid a little more to get the ash body. I did perform a setup on mine. It needed it. YouTube video will guide you through that. It isn't hard to do. I play mine a lot, and I have other guitars that cost a whole lot more. Glad that I bought one of these.
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- Bruce W on Aug 2, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: YES. The one I received is beautiful. Very glad I paid a little more to get the ash body. I did perform a setup on mine. It needed it. YouTube video will guide you through that. It isn't hard to do. I play mine a lot, and I have other guitars that cost a whole lot more. Glad that I bought one of these.
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- Bruce W on Aug 2, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2020
It sure does and it works very well. Great guitar. Very happy with it, especially for the price! You'll love it.
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- New User U on Jul 31, 2020
- Purchased on Feb 6, 2020
Yes. Mine came detached and was included in the plastic bag with the supplied wrenches etc.
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- Kenneth L on Aug 1, 2020
- Purchased on Apr 26, 2020
Yes it does. It feels sturdy and well made.
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- alfredo c on Apr 28, 2021
- Purchased on Mar 29, 2021
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Do these have tusq or bone nut or just plastic? They look good' that would be a huge improvement and its becoming more common place
A shopper
on Jan 30, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Specifications say that the nut is ABS which is plastic.
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- New User U on Nov 28, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Specifications say that the nut is ABS which is plastic.
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- New User U on Nov 28, 2020
Definitely not plastic and cut very well. No string pinch and very stable.
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- warren w on Jan 31, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2020
I am with Warren W. I believe the nut is either Tusc or bone.
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- New User U on Feb 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2020
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These look really nice Dave,is the nut plastic?
pete c
on Jan 31, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Specifications say that the nut is ABS, which is plastic.
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- New User U on Nov 28, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Specifications say that the nut is ABS, which is plastic.
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- New User U on Nov 28, 2020
It is not plastic. Cut well with no string pinch and stable.
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- warren w on Jan 31, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 28, 2020
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What kind of tremolo bridge is it? Wilkinson?
A shopper
on Feb 5, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it is a Wilkinson. WVS 50 II K on the one I just bought.
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- Bruce W on Mar 31, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes, it is a Wilkinson. WVS 50 II K on the one I just bought.
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- Bruce W on Mar 31, 2020
- Purchased on Mar 21, 2020
It is a Wilkinson trem style bridge.
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- New User U on Feb 6, 2020
- Purchased on Jan 22, 2020
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Is this a 2 screw tremolo or a 6 screw tremolo?
Joe R
on Jan 29, 2023
BEST ANSWER: Depends on which one they send you. Mine came as a 6 screw.
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- carl s on Jan 29, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 21, 2022
BEST ANSWER: Depends on which one they send you. Mine came as a 6 screw.
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- carl s on Jan 29, 2023
- Purchased on Aug 21, 2022
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what are the stock string gauges?
Daniel
on Nov 10, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They seem to be 9s, and came with a d'Addario hang tag promoting the use of their strings.
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- Christiaan A on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: They seem to be 9s, and came with a d'Addario hang tag promoting the use of their strings.
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- Christiaan A on Dec 16, 2020
- Purchased on Nov 20, 2020
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Will a standard Stratocaster loaded pick guard be a direct fit?
Gary Z
on Nov 20, 2020
BEST ANSWER: I replaced my pickguard, it required that I drill a few new holes for the pickguard and that I trim the guard at the neck pocket.
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- jesse s on Jun 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I replaced my pickguard, it required that I drill a few new holes for the pickguard and that I trim the guard at the neck pocket.
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- jesse s on Jun 2, 2021
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neck radius?
A shopper
on Apr 6, 2021
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Does the guitar use a flat bottom slotted guitar nut or a slotted guitar nut with an alignment notch? I know one of the upgrades I want to perform on the guitar is to replace the ABS nut to something a bit smoother for tuning stability. However, there appears to be two styles used on Strat and Teles - flat bottom, or with a notch. Thanks for your help in advance!
A shopper
on May 27, 2021
BEST ANSWER: it is a Flat Bottom Nut. replaced it with a graph tech nut and tree's.
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- New User U on Jul 18, 2022
BEST ANSWER: it is a Flat Bottom Nut. replaced it with a graph tech nut and tree's.
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What is the weight of the guitar?
New User U
on Jun 25, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Medium+, yes no scales to get exact. But in terms of use hasn't been an issue, unlike say some les Paul's...
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- Karl M on Jun 28, 2021
- Purchased on May 13, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Medium+, yes no scales to get exact. But in terms of use hasn't been an issue, unlike say some les Paul's...
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- Karl M on Jun 28, 2021
- Purchased on May 13, 2021
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The Ash body on the $229 DLX Plus model. What does it weigh?
New User U
on Jul 18, 2021
BEST ANSWER: it weight approximately 7 lbs.
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- Ralph Burton on Jul 27, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2020
BEST ANSWER: it weight approximately 7 lbs.
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- Ralph Burton on Jul 27, 2021
- Purchased on Nov 6, 2020
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Do the screw holes of the pickguard, match Fender modern strats?
Douglas B
on Oct 13, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Probably not. You will need to do some drilling. But the supplied pickguard is very high quality as is everything about this guitar.
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- Kevin R on Oct 13, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Probably not. You will need to do some drilling. But the supplied pickguard is very high quality as is everything about this guitar.
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- Kevin R on Oct 13, 2021
- Purchased on Aug 2, 2021
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What type of routing is under the pickguard?
New User U
on Dec 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I am trying to remember , I want to say you can put a HB in. It is an awesome guitar, full size pots alnico pickups. I really cant find any faults. Great purchase
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- Victor W on Dec 15, 2021
BEST ANSWER: I am trying to remember , I want to say you can put a HB in. It is an awesome guitar, full size pots alnico pickups. I really cant find any faults. Great purchase
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- Victor W on Dec 15, 2021
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Does this guitar still come with Alnico pickups? I noticed it no longer says what kind of pickups which makes me think they have switched them out for ceramic.
New User U
on Nov 18, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The guitar I purchased in Aug has Wilkinson pickups.
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- Paul S on Nov 18, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 16, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The guitar I purchased in Aug has Wilkinson pickups.
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- Paul S on Nov 18, 2022
- Purchased on Aug 16, 2022
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What size are the frets?
A shopper
on Mar 19, 2021
Can you switch the pickguard with a standard pickguard replacement like what would fit on a Squire or Fender?
A shopper
on Jun 15, 2021
What is the weight of the guitar?
New User U
on Jun 25, 2021
can i get this guitar in a left hand version?
A shopper
on Jul 3, 2021
When are dlx guitars coming back in stock? Been waiting for months
A shopper
on Sep 19, 2021
How do you adjust the neck?
A shopper
on Jan 27, 2022
What size are the tuner holes in the headstock? 10mm?
A shopper
on Jul 18, 2022
What size are the tuner holes on the headstock? 10mm?
New User U
on Jul 18, 2022
is the cali DLX worth the extra money over the cali classic?? seens hard to tell the difference from the pictures- Help??
New User U
on Oct 26, 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5
Not As Advertised, Poor Customer Service, OK Guitar.
Purchased when on sale, liked the look, advertised upgraded parts, ash body although I knew it would be heavy. Guitar arrived undamaged and was impressed with the overall presentation as the fit and finish were good. Play-ability was also acceptable, not great but would be fine with minor adjustments. The big disappointment was the trem. This model was advertised to have a 2 point Wilkinson system but instead had the usual 6 point system which is not as good.
When I emailed customer service they tried to tell me the 6 point was an upgrade. What a joke. Seriously?? When I re-contacted them they had no other options other then return it, or get a replacement with no assurance that it would have a 2 point trem/bridge.! No apology, no adjustment, nothing other then a rather smug attitude. Since I was about to go on vacation I didn't respond and decided to keep the guitar albeit less than satisfied with it. I didn't have the time to repackage and run around to reship it for a return. This unsatisfactory Customer Service response and the sale of a misrepresented item was contrary to any past dealings I have had with Monoprice so I am assuming that my experience was due to the specific agent I had.
So, Buyer Beware! Hopefully you will have a better experience then I did. As Previously stated, the guitar is nice, plays and sounds OK and looks great. If you can live with the false advertising, inadequate customer service and the possibility of the added effort to make a return then "Roll the Dice" and Good Luck on receiving an "upgraded" guitar.
When I emailed customer service they tried to tell me the 6 point was an upgrade. What a joke. Seriously?? When I re-contacted them they had no other options other then return it, or get a replacement with no assurance that it would have a 2 point trem/bridge.! No apology, no adjustment, nothing other then a rather smug attitude. Since I was about to go on vacation I didn't respond and decided to keep the guitar albeit less than satisfied with it. I didn't have the time to repackage and run around to reship it for a return. This unsatisfactory Customer Service response and the sale of a misrepresented item was contrary to any past dealings I have had with Monoprice so I am assuming that my experience was due to the specific agent I had.
So, Buyer Beware! Hopefully you will have a better experience then I did. As Previously stated, the guitar is nice, plays and sounds OK and looks great. If you can live with the false advertising, inadequate customer service and the possibility of the added effort to make a return then "Roll the Dice" and Good Luck on receiving an "upgraded" guitar.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Good for the price?with a couple issues
Giving it 3.5 stars, but rounding down since that?s not possible. Mostly good overall, but arrived with the bottom strap button indented/smashed about 1/4 inch into the body, and with a different (seemingly more cheaply made) bridge than presented in the photos. Not worth sending back for those things, but wanted to note them. Everything else seems to look and work ok and it plays well enough for the price, but please PLEASE start packing these better! The product box was torn up and wholly inadequate to ship by itself. These should be double boxed with padding in between.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Indio by Monoprice Cali DLX Plus Solid Ash Electric Guitar
A great guitar from fit to finish! The guitar was set up perfectly, string height, and intonation! I blocked the tremolo, I don't use it anyway, it keeps in tune better now! The pickups are pretty good, I might replace them later. The neck is set up ok and it feels great in my hands. The strings are a good quality string, I won't replace them until later!
In all, this is a very fine guitar, love playing it!
In all, this is a very fine guitar, love playing it!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great Deal In A Guitar.
This guitar is amazing. It's built with good woods, and the workmanship is almost perfect (One minor flaw.) This guitar is a very good deal. I like the maple neck, because of the sturdiness of maple (How many Gibson and Epiphone headstocks have you seen snap off ?) Using maple, for the neck, along with a Fender style design around the headstock make this guitar look sturdy. The sound of the guitar is just lovely. I play jazz (no distortion or string bending.) The tone is clear, but with a thickness (fullness) with the stock pickups. The tuners are good. All in all, I call this a heck of a deal. The neck profile on this guitar is a little thicker than the Squiers.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great deal on quality strat!
I'm giving this a 5 star review even though I'm sending it back because the body had two small stain marks on the front. I've already purchased the same guitar in a different color because I was so impressed by the set up, build quality, body, pick ups and bridge
I have a fender strat. The pick ups and bridge are way better than what came in that guitar. The only thing you really need to do is change the nut though it is cut fine and works well. Having said that, I still plan on upgrading the pups, nut and tuners because I plan on keeping and playing this guitar a long time. I did the same thing with may MIM strat. Now it is super heavy but the sustain on this guitar is -really- good and much better than my upgraded MIM. Luckily I'll be playing this guitar sitting down most of the time.
I have a fender strat. The pick ups and bridge are way better than what came in that guitar. The only thing you really need to do is change the nut though it is cut fine and works well. Having said that, I still plan on upgrading the pups, nut and tuners because I plan on keeping and playing this guitar a long time. I did the same thing with may MIM strat. Now it is super heavy but the sustain on this guitar is -really- good and much better than my upgraded MIM. Luckily I'll be playing this guitar sitting down most of the time.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Great guitar and outstanding service by Monoprice
I have read good reviews about this guitar, but the real thing turned out to be above my expectations. I own Gibson and PRS guitars and was curious how this ~$150 version stands in comparison. And to my amazement it rocks no bad at all. Craftsmanship and performance are very good out of the box w/o adjustments and settings, just tune a bit, plug and play. Considering the price there are lot of options to upgrade, but I will keep it as is for now. Monoprice service was also remarkable. Guitar was delivered in 3 days, new in factory box and perfect condition. It comes with Indio tailored padded gig bag, very handy. Great guitar to start music journey for beginner, pretty good for intermediate player like myself. Highly recommend.
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Rated 5 out of 5
What are you waiting for?
This guitar exceeds my expectations. The pickups sound great, fretboard is nicely finished, setup is great, tuners are solid?what?s not to like?! You should buy one.
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Rated 4 out of 5
A solid quality built guitar.
It is a beautiful Stratocaster. It sounds and plays well. I?ve tightened the tremolo as I don?t use it and will most likely block it as I?ve done on my Fender Stratocaster for better tuning stability and sustain. The strings were corroded. Not sure how that happened. Maybe exposed to moisture in the warehouse. This should have been noticed when setup. I have to replace the strings which I alway do anyway unless it comes with a quality string. These are cheap and terrible. I took a star away due to the lousy strings. I think it is worth the price paid.
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Rated 4 out of 5
Very Solid Guitar
This guitar is exactly what it is supposed to be. It's a solidly built "S" type of guitar with a great sound, very playable, and absolutely beautiful. I returned the first one sent out due to sharp fret ends. Getting it replaced was very easy and the replacement was as good as one could hope for. The frets aren't polished very well, but that is easy enough to fix. I did need to make a few adjustments like spring tension on the bridge, a little tweak to the truss rod, and some minor intonation, but all in all the set up wasn't bad. I must say this thing is very heavy. I'm not saying that's good or bad, but it is a beast to carry around. I'd say most of the LP's I've played are lighter than this. The pickups are very bright and pretty high output for single coils. I'm good with them the way they are. I may change the wiring to allow one of the tone controls to work on the bridge pickup, but it is wired the way vintage Fenders are wired. The nut is plastic and I will probably change that, no big deal. Definitely worth the money.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Monoprice Cali Dlx Plus
I was kind of apprehensive about buying this because it was so inexpensive. However I thought with a solid ash body, maple neck,
And rosewood finger board if it was decent how could you go wrong.
All I can say is wow! There were absolutely no flaws that I could find!
Set up was great right out of the box. The neck has a flatter radius than a fender strat, for me that makes playing it easier because of my large hands. Feels and plays at least as well as the mim strat I had a number of years ago. Frets were dressed nicely and there were no fret sprouts at all. Satin finish on the neck makes playing a dream.
And rosewood finger board if it was decent how could you go wrong.
All I can say is wow! There were absolutely no flaws that I could find!
Set up was great right out of the box. The neck has a flatter radius than a fender strat, for me that makes playing it easier because of my large hands. Feels and plays at least as well as the mim strat I had a number of years ago. Frets were dressed nicely and there were no fret sprouts at all. Satin finish on the neck makes playing a dream.

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