NGD Ivison Dakota

skaguitar

I’d been admiring these from a distance for a while and then saw this one come up at Leo and Teds in Northampton and decided to make some enquiries. Contacted them and spoke to a great guy called Tim who was superb from the start of the sale through to the end. I would highly recommend them to deal with. I traded in a couple of guitars to pick this up and got a very good deal on both trade in values.
I've had a few very nice guitars in the past but have to say this Dakota is right up there with the best of them. It plays effortlessly and importantly sounds fantastic for the two bands I’m in. One is a ska, punk, 3rd wave cover band and the other is a Motown and Northern Soul band. The Dakota has been used in both bands now and it handles all the different sounds brilliantly. It is light and well balanced on the strap and the Sunbear pick ups are superb. The nitro finish is very thin so will age nicely and the neck is very comfortable… a medium C shape I’d say. All the hardware is top,quality and the fit and finish is top notch. 

Neil makes great guitars and all the top reviews he gets are well deserved. I’m extremely happy

Here’s some photos 

ElectricXII

That's lovely. Are they Firebird pickups or just mini-hums that look like Firebird pickups?

bgmartinsbridge

Stunner. Love the colour. 

skaguitar

ElectricXII said:

That's lovely. Are they Firebird pickups or just mini-hums that look like Firebird pickups?

Thanks, they are Sunbear’s version of firebird pick ups.

bgmartinsbridge said:

Stunner. Love the colour. 

Thanks…it was between this and a Pelham blue one they had, they both played equally well but this colour edged it for me.

guitars4you

I’ve known Tim from Ted and Leo for a few years now- Obviously I don’t see him as a customer as such, but he always comes across as a friendly and approachable guy - I believe he sells more Ivison Guitars than any other uk dealer

guitars4you

bgmartinsbridge said:

Stunner. Love the colour. 

Agree - nice shade of off white 

Teyeplayer

That is incredible, what a beauty! Bet it sounds sublime! 

stickyfiddle

That’s spectacular! I really want to try one

skaguitar

guitars4you said:

I’ve known Tim from Ted and Leo for a few years now- Obviously I don’t see him as a customer as such, but he always comes across as a friendly and approachable guy - I believe he sells more Ivison Guitars than any other uk dealer

He’s a great guy to deal with.

That is incredible, what a beauty! Bet it sounds sublime! 

Thanks..it does, from punk to ska to Motown…it covers everything.

That’s spectacular! I really want to try one

Cheers… you should try one but be warned once you have there’s no turning back !

Boromedic

Lovely guitar, enjoy mate

tone1

That’s all shades of awesome ❤️

Roland

@IvisonGuitars ;

Offset

Andy: You jammy, jammy, jammy, jammy git.

Let me know when you want to sell it 

skaguitar

Thanks all…:)

@Offset you may be waiting a while !

Nerine

Now that looks cool as fuck. 

I referenced Ivison in the “brands that don’t get the recognition they deserve” thread a week or so ago or whatever and used them as a brand that really seem to be doing everything right and going from strength to strength. I.e. other makers should take note. 

Think my synopsis was pretty bang on. 

That is a severely desirable guitar. 

Not very often I feel envious or inspired by much guitar gear (or even have much to comment on in NGD threads) as I’ve been round the houses and back when it comes to gear, but that is a really pretty guitar. Like, really nice. 

Beyond tasteful, that. I would absolute rock the shit out of it. Mega. 

Kurtis

Noice! 

skaguitar

Nerine said:

Now that looks cool as fuck. 

I referenced Ivison in the “brands that don’t get the recognition they deserve” thread a week or so ago or whatever and used them as a brand that really seem to be doing everything right and going from strength to strength. I.e. other makers should take note. 

Think my synopsis was pretty bang on. 

That is a severely desirable guitar. 

Not very often I feel envious or inspired by much guitar gear (or even have much to comment on in NGD threads) as I’ve been round the houses and back when it comes to gear, but that is a really pretty guitar. Like, really nice. 

Beyond tasteful, that. I would absolute rock the shit out of it. Mega. 

Thanks…I’ve had a few nice guitars like I said but this is one of the best I’ve had…@IvisonGuitars is making some seriously good guitars….have you seen the korina version of this with the humbuckers and stinger on the headstock..!!

Nerine

skaguitar said:

Nerine said:

Now that looks cool as fuck. 

I referenced Ivison in the “brands that don’t get the recognition they deserve” thread a week or so ago or whatever and used them as a brand that really seem to be doing everything right and going from strength to strength. I.e. other makers should take note. 

Think my synopsis was pretty bang on. 

That is a severely desirable guitar. 

Not very often I feel envious or inspired by much guitar gear (or even have much to comment on in NGD threads) as I’ve been round the houses and back when it comes to gear, but that is a really pretty guitar. Like, really nice. 

Beyond tasteful, that. I would absolute rock the shit out of it. Mega. 

Thanks…I’ve had a few nice guitars like I said but this is one of the best I’ve had…@IvisonGuitars is making some seriously good guitars….have you seen the korina version of this with the humbuckers and stinger on the headstock..!!

I haven’t. And I’m not sure I should… 

skaguitar

Nerine said:

skaguitar said:

Nerine said:

Now that looks cool as fuck. 

I referenced Ivison in the “brands that don’t get the recognition they deserve” thread a week or so ago or whatever and used them as a brand that really seem to be doing everything right and going from strength to strength. I.e. other makers should take note. 

Think my synopsis was pretty bang on. 

That is a severely desirable guitar. 

Not very often I feel envious or inspired by much guitar gear (or even have much to comment on in NGD threads) as I’ve been round the houses and back when it comes to gear, but that is a really pretty guitar. Like, really nice. 

Beyond tasteful, that. I would absolute rock the shit out of it. Mega. 

Thanks…I’ve had a few nice guitars like I said but this is one of the best I’ve had…@IvisonGuitars is making some seriously good guitars….have you seen the korina version of this with the humbuckers and stinger on the headstock..!!

I haven’t. And I’m not sure I should… 

If you’re easily tempted…then don’t !!

guitars4you

Believe Ivison and Tim (Ted and Leo's Guitars) will be at the Bristol Show this weekend

stonevibe

That is a proper guitar. Well played Sir. One does approve.