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Great guitar at a great price.!
By: James from unkownlocation85140
Submitted: 3/21/2013
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Yes
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Great
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Like to have more than one.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Like a dream
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Just what you would want from a guitar.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
One of the most beautiful guitars that I have ever seen.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Great
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Everybody loves it.......
By: Mark from Swansea, MA
Submitted: 5/10/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Its a high quality Chinese made acoustic guitar.Haven't had any issues. As time has passed I have upgraded nut, saddle and pins to Tusq and added a Martin Thinline pickup. If it was ever lost or damaged, I will replace next day and upgrade same way or maybe take the splurge on the Gibson model.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
I bought mine locally 4 years ago. No issues, well except for 1 fret that a nice gentle hammer took care of.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Its a very nice replica of the classic.Epiphone should have a Masterbuilt version of the Dove.Someday I might justify the cost for the Gibson model. For the money this guitar is unbeatable for look, feel, quality and sound.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
To me my guitar has a get feel to it. Neck shape and nut width suit me and out of the 5 acoustics I have, I use this one the most. I do own more expensive guitars but this is the one that travels with me to local bars, lessons, neighbors and friends, beach, park etc. Sounds good and very bright when plugged in. The guitar feel and sound greatly surpasses its price range.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
The finish was great on guitar. Spruce top almost looked bookmatched but a close eye can tell its not.No sloppy glue on kerfing or bracing but you can tell these go together very quick at factory. The maple laminate back and sides look good. Has strap pins. Body has a thick high gloss polyurethane finish obviously to keep costs down. Fretwork work was great.Tuners are Grover which are great and pickgaurd looks very good but not as refined as the Gibson.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Action has always been great. I do my setups and just a very little sanding was needed at saddle when purchased new until upgraded.
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Compare
By: vinster from Northeast
Submitted: 6/27/2010
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Very well made I am impressed. I have 9 guitars and for 300.00 this is my favorite. I have only had it a week, it is my go to instrument
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Unknown as yet
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
For 300.00, compare it to the gibson, pick it up and play it that will decide
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Very nice neck fast for a acoustic
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Tone is very nice and bright, and even brighter with the new strings, maybe I will change the nut and pegs, maybe.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Flawless
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Action nice and close, nothing needed but a set of good strings