Just played my first Iris guitar and dang me! WOW!

SuperB23 · #1 07-25-2022, 05:26 PM

For those who know me I'm a nit about acoustic guitars and I've been blessed to play some just stellar instruments over the years.

I recently took a 2022 Iris DF in in trade. It is Red Spruce over Mahogany. I just put a new set of strings on it and was shocked. I've not heard many guitars as responsive and powerful as this one for under $5k let alone under $3k and made in the US. I'm very very impressed!! Those guys are going to sell a lot of instruments if they can keep consistently producing guitars like this.

Anyway I just wanted to share quick.

Here's a quick video I did of it.
https://youtu.be/NgwP6BfjcVo

cc132 · #2 07-25-2022, 05:31 PM

They really are terrific. If I had any holes in my collection whatsoever, I'd be looking at them.

Their AB model is one of the best looking guitars in production today as far as I'm concerned.

PTL · #3 07-25-2022, 06:03 PM

2022...goes to prove that guitarists do not always keep great sounding instruments....

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Originally Posted by SuperB23

For those who know me I'm a nit about acoustic guitars and I've been blessed to play some just stellar instruments over the years.

I recently took a 2022 Iris DF in in trade. It is Red Spruce over Mahogany. I just put a new set of strings on it and was shocked. I've not heard many guitars as responsive and powerful as this one for under $5k let alone under $3k and made in the US. I'm very very impressed!! Those guys are going to sell a lot of instruments if they can keep consistently producing guitars like this.

Anyway I just wanted to share quick.

Brucebubs · #4 07-25-2022, 06:40 PM

I placed an order just 2 weeks ago for an Iris ND-200 jumbo with that exact timber combination - Mahogany/Red Spruce.

Should look like this one.

llew · #5 07-25-2022, 06:44 PM

I consistently hear nothing but good things about Iris guitars Bobby. Looking forward to playing one someday...

Dwight · #6 07-25-2022, 07:03 PM

I'm lucky to live down the street from them. Ben & Bucky’s Guitar Boutique is next to the factory now as well. I expect they will be getting more Iris, Circle Strings and Fairbanks guitars in stock as well as consignments and their collection of vintage electrics. I met Ben and he seems to be a really nice guy. If you decide to visit or call, please tell him I said hi!

Glennwillow · #7 07-25-2022, 07:46 PM

That's pretty cool that you have been impressed by Iris guitars, Bobby! You have had a lot of stellar instruments in your hands over the years.

I have never had a chance to play one; I am looking forward to it.

- Glenn

zmf · #8 07-25-2022, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperB23

I just put a new set of strings on it and was shocked. I've not heard many guitars as responsive and powerful as this one for under $5k

Please -- you have to do a quick video -- would like to hear what it sounds like.

Thanks.

SuperB23 · #9 07-25-2022, 08:17 PM

Will do tomorrow morning.

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Originally Posted by zmf

Please -- you have to do a quick video -- would like to hear what it sounds like.

Thanks.

jricc · #10 07-25-2022, 08:58 PM

Look forward to your video, I've read nothing but great things about Iris guitars.

mcmars · #11 07-25-2022, 09:52 PM

They are just wonderful guitars. Here is the beautiful maple on a spruce/Maple OG I got here recently.

Dudley · #12 07-26-2022, 04:54 AM

We need photos too!

SuperB23 · #13 07-26-2022, 08:19 AM

Just posted a video to the OP.

llew · #14 07-26-2022, 08:24 AM

Very nice Bobby...those do seem to have a voice all their own. It's a great sounding guitar for sure...enjoy!

Draft Guitar · #15 07-26-2022, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuperB23

For those who know me I'm a nit about acoustic guitars and I've been blessed to play some just stellar instruments over the years.

I recently took a 2022 Iris DF in in trade. It is Red Spruce over Mahogany. I just put a new set of strings on it and was shocked. I've not heard many guitars as responsive and powerful as this one for under $5k let alone under $3k and made in the US. I'm very very impressed!! Those guys are going to sell a lot of instruments if they can keep consistently producing guitars like this.

Anyway I just wanted to share quick.

Here's a quick video I did of it.
https://youtu.be/NgwP6BfjcVo

Out of curiosity, what strings do you have on it?

Thanks.