ReX ExTrEMO from Michigan
Subject:
Amazing for the money
Sound:
you can play with or without amp and sounds great!!
Overall:
very good guitar
Playability and Feel:
good, just replace the strings for metallic ones
Skill Level:
Pro-Rock Star
Do you own this product?:
yes
Date submitted:
03/31/2011
Mike from Raleigh, NC
mikem@yahoo.com
Subject:
Best Bang For The Buck!
Quality:
Yes, very well made. Dependable so far.
Sound:
Mostly good. A little "bell-sounding" on the high e string. Pulled the pin, unstrung, and restrung it, and still got that same sound. Will be replacing the strings with Daddario's soon, and hoping for better sound with those.
Reliability:
Have had it about 6 months or so, and so far, so good. However, I wipe it down with a cotton cloth after each time I play, which is just about every day, for at least an hour or so.
Overall:
Very impressed with the workmanship. Even the case was a pleasant surprise.
Playability and Feel:
Love everything about the way this guitar handles. Stays in tune better than some more expensive ones, but when ever I've needed to tweak a string into tune, the built in tuner was oh so easy to use. Also love the 3 band equalizer when playing through my Marshall amp. Even better sounding when plugged into my amp. Sounds great unplugged too, but through the amp is extra-awesome.
Tone:
For me, and to my ear, the pickup is what ever you want it to be because of the 3 band Eq., and also the settings on my Marshall amp.
Action:
Great right out of the box. Very similar action to my telecaster, which is low with no problem(s) with string buzz, etc. Really like the action on this guitar.
Do you own this product?:
You betcha!
Dan S from Jacksonville, FL, USA
Subject:
Excellent guitar/case combo for the money
Quality:
Yes...extremely well made. Especially for the price. I think this guitar/case combo maybe the best $270 I've ever spent.
Sound:
It sounds great to me. I have only tested it through my small Fender practice amp, and it sounded okay plugged in, not spectacular, but then again I'm used to my Strat and that's not why I bought it anyway. But just playing unplugged...it sounds really good....even with me playing it. ;-)
Reliability:
Only owned it for a little over a week, but so far so good. I tuned it out of the box, and it's pretty much stayed in tune even though I've played every day but one. It's nice and light (which I like), but looks to be really well made. The 'electronics' box on top with volume, pick-up control, built in tuner, looks a little cheap, but again not the main reason I bought it. The body, neck, and everything else looks very solid. I don't foresee any problems. The case also looks good, has solid latches and seals very well, and looks like it will last for years.
Overall:
I've been playing off and on for over 30 years, and just recently decided to get serious again. I've always been an electric guy and own a Fender American Strat. Wanted to pick up a decent acoustic w/case that wouldn't break the bank, and figured I couldn't go wrong with Fender, even one made in China, especially for this price. I am not dissapointed to say the least. I'm very, very pleased. I figured, well, the guitar may be decent, but the case is probably gonna be a 'cheapy'...not at all. The case is very nice as well, and fits this guitar perfectly like a glove. And with the AMS 3-pay, low pricing, free ship...what a deal.
Playability and Feel:
Very nice. Being so accustomed to electrics I've always been a little leery of what felt to me like bulky, clunky, thick necked acoustics. This guitar feels and plays very close to what I'm used to. Finger board and neck are smooth and fast. No 'burring' or any other problems at all with the frets, etc. It's light, and the cut out dreadnought body style is great. I'm pleasantly surprised and very pleased.
Tone:
I would describe it as more 'bright and snappy'....with a little twang to it. Which is perfect for me since my genre of choice is Southern Rock.
Finish:
It's not overly 'fancy' but the guitar looks great. There isn't a bubble, scuff, or imperfection that I've found anywhere on it. The finish, paint, clear coat, etc. couldn't be better on a $1,000 guitar, IMO. Great looking and playing guitar. The case also was a pleasant surprise. Very well made 'gator' type texture with a raised leather-like 'Fender' logo by the handle. I wouldn't hesitate to take this guitar onto any stage.
Action:
No problems at all. I tuned it up out of the box, and it was good to go for me.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Josiah Coates from Aldergrove, B.C. Canada
snazzysnapshot@gmail.com
Subject:
It's a pro guitar
Sound:
Has GREAT sound whether it's plugged in or not. Nice and full with good tone.
Reliability:
Never failed me. Stays in tune and always has fine sound for playing.
Overall:
Very nice instrument. Had one for a year January. Bought it at great sale price. Highly recommend this guitar. Very nice.
Do you own this product?:
Michael Angelo singer/songwriter/recording artist from Battle Creek, MI. USA
michaelangelo52@yahoo.com
Subject:
An excellent guitar and case.
Quality:
yES IT'S SET UP WAS NICE AND IT SOUNDS GREAT PLUGGED IN OR UNPLUGGED.
Reliability:
I have only had it few weeks but it seems very well built. I have several way more expensive acoustics, including 2 Gison j-45's.The electronics on this make it sound much better plugged in than the Gibsons.
Overall:
Excellent. For the price you can't beat it.
Playability and Feel:
I made a slight truss rod adjustment to lower the action and thats all. the neck is nice an slender, it is very easy to play.
Tone:
Bright and Snappy, the pick up is hot but with the volume on about 4 and just a slight touch of bottom eq it sounds great.
Action:
Just a little high for me but I play live and record, I am a professional singer/songwriter/guitarist so I like my set ups a little lower. I play a lot.
Skill Level:
Pro-Rock Star
Do you own this product?:
yes
Smitty from Keokuk Iowa
Subject:
One Sweet Lil Fender
Quality:
This guitar is made with the utmost care and detail!!!
Reliability:
I've only owned this guitar for about a week now, only tuned once after the strings finally stretched stays in tune!
Overall:
This is a fine quality instrument built to play and enjoy for years. I recommend this guitar to both beginner and accomplished musicians!
Playability and Feel:
The action is fabulous nice light short neck guitar. Feels comfortable playing both standing and sitting.
Tone:
Tone flat with pickup off is brilliant I believe the strings that are stock on it are D'Addario Phosphor Bronze 11 - 52s which are great strings, when time comes to change it I will probably restring with Elixir strings. And when pickup is turned on you can get all sorts of sweet bottoms and tops on this guitar!
Finish:
I have the Sunburst finish and it is a very attractive guitar. Very quality craftsmanship on the finish of this instrument.
Action:
Action out of the box excellent no adjustments needed
Do you own this product?:
Yes