looking for a review on a guitar

what's up fellas.

I'm a guitar player.  Have been for quite some time and am fairly accomplished.  Looking to replace a classical I've had forever but my 2 year old got to it and well....you know the rest.

I'm replacing an Ibanez classical that I absolutely loved.  I'm replacing  it with another Ibanez classical, but I cannot find any solid info on the guitar I'm looking into buying, except for specs.  Also, I cannot find it in stores as I hear it's too new. 

My question is, does anyone have any experience with this guitar and can anyone recommend it.  I hate shelling out $500-$600 on something I've never played, but I do trust Ibanez classicals explicitly.

Here's a link to the guitar I am looking into buying:

https://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ibanez-EW-Series-EWN28KOENT-Cutaway-Nylon-String-AcousticElectric-Guitar?sku=515804

I'm not good with posting links, so you may have to copy and paste it into your toolbar.

Any help is appreciated.  Thanx in advance

Thanks man.  I saw that this one had a wood backing as opposed to the laminate.  The one I've had for years has a laminate backing.  I didn't think the wood backing would hinder the sound, but I guess it does.  I really appreciate the help

Reading your post, I'm not gonna buy it without playing it first.  I appreciate all the help.  I have some friends who work at Sam Ash in New York and they said they expect it in house in the next month or so, so I'll probably take a road trip.

wow   jrock...

i had no idea...

im a guitar player and instructor...

im into solid bodies myself ...i wouldent be the guy to ask about the classical stuff.......but i have seen many new guitars today that are built for looks with veneers and such......i guess you have to hear the guitar for yourself and use your ears to make the right chioce.

good luck..

Yeah bro, been playing for about 15 years.  Back in college I put together a band that actually got signed for a bit, but nothing ever came from it.  No album, deal fell through, etc.

Now I just play for fun.  I've got multiple guitars, usually stick to my  Les Paul for gigs.  The classical is great to have around the house.  I love trying to teach my daughter on the classical, b/c the nylon strings are easy on her fingers.  Of course, letting her play with it is how I messed up the last one, hence the need for this thread

too cool...

im looking for a band at the moment....i have some people calling me but havent connected yet. hope something works out soon. teaching is fun but playing is the real buzz for me. pittsburgh is a tough place for music ..

I loved playing, but when my daughter was born I gave up the lifestyle.  Too much traveling, too much practicing, and it wasnt gonna make me enough $ to feed my family.  If it were my job, like a 9-5 thing then I might dig it, but that lifestyle isnt for me any more.  Regardless I love playing, and I love jamming with friends.  That's never gonna change.  You should move down here, become a Caps fan, and we can jam

yea.....    jammin for sure. im not sure about the caps fan..

black and gold for life...  ha ha....

that would be awesome. mabey we can get together sometime.
next opportunity i have ill share and we can rock out..