Truly The Way They Used To Be!
936628
Back in the early and mid-sixties, when I was first playing in rock bands, I owned a Gibson ES125TDC. It was what could be called a "student grade" guitar - one without the glosses and fancy fittings of the 'pro grade' Gibsons - no neck binding, for instance, and basic P90 pickups instead of humbuckers. Sort of like a Les Paul Jr. in place of a real Les Paul. Once a measure of success came my way I "traded up" to a fancier model. One with humbuckers, neck binding, and a semi-solid design that, by making the top less resonant, made uncontrolable feedback - then the bain of working RnR musicians - much less likely.

When, this past year, my early work with The Abstracts, including the band's fabled 'lost' Columbia sessions, were released on an LP, i again got to hear the unique sound of a hollow bodied electric guitar with P90s. Wow, though I, why'd I ever sell that thing? Absolutely no guitar I have played in the many intervening years has that sound. And so the search began.

I, apparently, was not alone in this search. Gibson's Epiphone line was pushing numerous versions of their Casino, emphasizing over and over again its connection with John Lennon. That was one possibilty, but its chrome plated P90s were to me off-putting. Somehow it just didn't ring my bell. Then Gibson released the ES330 - a guitar that certainly would fit my bill if I could justify paying the $3500 smackers that even the discount guitar shops were asking for that model. No, for me the search had to continue. Then Ibanez released their 2013 line of guitars and in it was the Artcore ASR70, a guitar that seemed to have it all and for a very reasonsble $450. WooHoo! This was worth trying.

I had never owned an Ibanez, but trusted musician friends, including fellow Abstracts guitarist/lead vocalist Al Karp, spoke highly of them, especially emphisizing their reputation for good necks and 'action.' I ordered an ASR70 and hoped.

Well now I've got her and she is truly everything I'd hoped for and more. Looks wise she is a sweetheart. Her finish and fittings are tasteful and flawless. (She even has a neck binding!) :) Her P90 inspired pickups chime and ring just as i remember (and hear on The Abstracts' "Hey, Let's Go Now!" LP), and she plays as sweetly as she looks, with a fast, easy, neck, a beautifully shaped body, and an action as good as any mid-priced guitar could be hoped to have.

The Artcore ASR70 is very much what that long gone ES125 was -- she shares all its remembered sonic characteristics -- the resonant, flexible, touch-sensitive, sound. A "liveness" that no solid or semi-solid design can duplicate (and the feedback that quickly accompanies it if you turn up an amp placed behind you too loud!), and especially that chimy P90 single coil sound that no other pickup can duplicate.

Because the ASR70 is a true hollow bodied guitar, she is light. Really light! And thus oh, so easy on the shoulder and back. Even an old '60s musician like me could play her for hours on end.

Short comings? So far I have found none. The controls -- two volume pots, two tone controls, and a three-way toggle switch --operate smoothly and quietly. The quarter inch jack seems secure, if not quite Switchcraft quality. The tuners seem well made and are tension adjustable. The finish is flawlessly applied and the body, neck and soundhole binding - all a lovely (and fittingly classic) cream color, is as fine as can be.

In short this Ibanez is a winner. She is a bargain as well.

Highly recommended for anyone looking for the sound and feel of the '60s.
4785717
These are a replacement for my 4+ yr old ones! The older are still in very good shape!
4140665
I have had these for many years from a former sister-in-law ;there were getting very worn out. I actually can't believe how long they lasted. any I had been having my daughter trying to find them and she finally did and  sent them to me for my birthday last January. Needless to say I was thrilled. I wanted a few more pair and I knew she found them on Amazon--so I tried and there they were. They really are AWESOME! thank you
3301904
My husband got a pair of these 10 years ago and he wore them until they were falling apart! Finally ordered him a new pair so I could throw the old ones away, He said he forgot how awesome they were when they were new!
4312136
I owned the previous generation of these and was disappointed to see that they had been replaced with a newer model -- nothing to worry about. These are just as good or better than the white+black striped older ones. Fantastic fit in my ear, and even comes with a carrying case on a D link clip, which I never thought I'd use, but love in the airport.
2643378
These are still the golden standard, even after all these years. Logitech purchased UE after these were made, and discontinued this line.

You can't get quality like this anymore. The cord can be replaced, so i'm pretty happy about it.
3868698
Glad I could find these. Have loved the style in the past and here they are!
459107
The Daniel Green name has been around for a long time. Quality and durability has kept its reputation in tact.  I can remember my mom wearing these slippers in the mid 70's.  Have not been able to find them at retail stores.  Low and behold, here they are on Amazon. Thank goodness!  I bought a pair for myself and my mom.  When you have been used to wearing quality slippers you don't want to try anything else.  Wide range of colors and styles.  If you like nostalgia, comfort and fit this is the house slipper to own!  I feel like I've learned to walk all over again.  Thanks Daniel Green!
3618276
I've used Croakies for years to keep my glasses from sliding off my nose. As good as they ever were!
3965705
Ok I gave away my last set of these to bless a friend of mine! I t was hard to part with them because I loved them so much. The only difference is the new ones have on cable volume, FW, RW & pause control which makes them even better. These are as good as my old ones sound wise the wood causing a rich tone, not overbearing but a great balance of treble and base. My problem with other headphones are the tinny sound they seem to have, the wood takes care of that with the richness it adds to the tone. I am completely happy with these and not only would I purchase another pair I have already recommended them to friends and family. I gave away one pair already and regretted it the second I gave them away these new ones are staying with me for a long time. I have pair of Monster i Sport headphones I hate because they aren't comfortable but the sound is decent, I have a set of Logitech UE600vi headphones I loved before these for the comfort but the cable became exposed from the right earpiece after 1 1/2 years of use and they had the tinny sound I was referring to! These headphones have been a wonderful find and I am glad to own them! Don't let the inexpensive price fool you, the build quality is fantastic and everything about them say quality. They are better than headphones I have paid much more money for and I will be using these and recommending them for a long time. I did not get these free from the company I paid full price for them, I just really love them!
823136
These are the greatest have enjoyed these for many years!  Time to restock, even though most are still in pretty good shape.
2670589
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!  I've owned a pair of these since they came out in 1984 and I still use them today! They are getting a bit worn so I'm ordering a new one. SOOO, glad  they are still available!!! Thank you Koss!
4880973
Wow they're still making this!? I had exactly the same type this decades ago! It was good back then too!
244539
I bought a pair in 1987 when I first went into the military. They lasted 3 years in the military, then 2 more years of college, including two summer breaks I spent out at sea on a research vessel with my Sony Walkman. Then they died and I was never able to find a replacement. Now, 20 years later, I found them again at Office Depot and was thrilled! I bought them, brought them home and listened to Ellie Goulding's album 'Halcyon' from beginning to end. The sound is simply amazing, no wonder these headphones are so popular, even 25 years later. So, in the end, buy them and Goulding's album! Great combination!
2014373
They are aging like  fine wine! It's just amazing that they are still killing it 20+ years after they first made it big. This cd is on point. Download it, you won't regret it.
231171
I've been wearing these for at least 20 years, and continue to be delighted with them.  Based on reviews from other purchasers, the quality of different colors may have changed, but thus far the old whities are exactly as great as ever!  These bikinis have exactly the right height of side seam for me - not as short as many others.  Jockey's Hipsters are too tall for my liking.
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Just as I remember them from the 1980s when I first encountered them!