Subject
Great guitar for this price
By: Brian from Irvine, CA
Submitted: 4/13/2013
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
I bought a Dent & Scratch GPCPA4.
When I got it, condition is very nice. I found a light scratch at the back of the guitar no one recognize. I saved $300 and happy with it.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
never had a problem
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
It is much more than I expected.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Neck is little bit thicker than I thought. Fast.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Bright tone. Sounds like Tayor but has more middle tone. So I use Phosphor Bronze strings.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
I expected lighter color.
But still beautiful.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Nice action, no Buzz.
Subject
Just Awesome!!
By: Terry from Fort Worth, Tx
Submitted: 2/22/2012
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
You cant beat the quality of this guitar in this price range.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Only had it about a month. And it is holding its own so far.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
THis is a great guitar. Solid Hardwood and Made In USA!!!!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Very light! kneck is fast and the controls are very simple.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
The sound is awesome. The sustain is very good!!Sounds as good plugged in as unplugged!
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Finish looks beautiful
Action
How was the action out of the box?
The action is great right out of the case. No set up required.
Subject
Awesome Guitar
By: Jeb Stewart from Murfreesboro Tn., jeberpillar@yahoo.com
Submitted: 12/28/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Yes,very.And after the tuning factor,G string only...what else could I say.I have never had a guitar arrive tuned so near perfect after being shipped.Great set up guys.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
It will.....
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
I had a 514 CE Taylor that was involved in a Mis-hap and I replaced it with this.No regrets...
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Fast,I put some finger ease on it so I could fly.I am not used to the strings.I play elixirs but I will use Life Span from now on with this guitar.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Beautiful tone,the pickups are mellow until attacked and they respond accordingly.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Perfect
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Perfect after a 3 day trip in the cold.Neck feels great...I tuned the G string from sharp to perfect...
Subject
I won't get rid of it
By: The pro from Bc, anonmyous60987
Submitted: 10/12/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Love it
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Yes vary well
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Its a well made guitar
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
Perfect for big hands
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
Beautiful sound
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Perfect no mistakes
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Perfect that's all I can say
Subject
Best value American made guitar under $1500 or more
By: RGBGT from Celina, OH
Submitted: 8/28/2011
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Light, but appears and feels to be built like a rock.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
Just had 2 months.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
Outside of the fact I'd have liked a bit more saddle to work with to lower the action over the years, I have no other squawks on the guitar. The Fishman analog system does a great job but has a bit of consistent break-up (3 different amps) with an agressive pick on the A string. May be unique to mine, don't know yet. Otherwise, Excellent!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
The neck was very thin like many electrics. Has a 1 3/4 nut and I'll guess the fret radius at 14 or more. Excellent for finger picking.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
The tone is great. It projects even when lightly finger picking. I knew that was true when my wife commented "it sounds wonderful but I'll bet it won't hide mistakes like your other guitar does".
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
Great. The gloss top was well done and the satin looks great but is barely there. May be why the sound is so open.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Right at 7 and 5 but had a bit too much relief.
Subject
VERY SWEET !!!
By: ARONZONI@AOL.COM from MA, USA, KUSHELEA39@AOL.COM
Submitted: 2/27/2011
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
BEAUTIFUL CLEAR TOP AND ALL NATURAL SIDES AND BACK ARE BREATH TAKING!!!
Action
How was the action out of the box?
GOOD ACTION FOR MY STYLE OF PLAYING, NO BUZZES OR INTONATION PROBLEMS!
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
VERY WELL BUILT GUITAR EVEN COMPARED EVEN TO MARTINS DCX1E MODEL I HADE ONE BEFORE THIS MODEL,NO COMPARISON TO THE CRAFTMANSHIP ON THIS GUITAR, THIS GUITAR IS A GENUINE MARTIN BUILT IN THE USA!!!
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
ONLY HAD IT A LITTLE OVER A WEEK!
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
VERY NICE PRODUCT WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK!!!
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
THE GUITAR IS SOLID WITHOUT BEING EXTRA BULKY,FOR A ACOUSTIC ELECTRIC IT SOUNDS AS GOOD UNPLUGED AS IT DOES PLUGGED IN A RARE TRADE OFF BUT VERY PLEASED, A NICE BALANCED GUITAR TO WRITE SONGS, SOUND GREAT WITH ALL TYPES OF PICKING STYLES!THE NECK IS PERFECT NOT TO WIDE OR NOT A BASEBALL NECK EITHER,AND I HAVE SMALL HANDS SO LARGE HANDED DUDE MIGHT HAVE SOME TROUBLE,BUT THE EC BODY IS PERFECT FOR LEAD PLAYING AND UPPER FRET ACCESS, LOVE IT! THE FISHMAN CONTROLS ARE PERFECT SIMPLE SWEEPABLE TREMBLE MID, AND THE TUNER IS A SWEET ADDITION AND BLENDS RIGHT IN TO THE ALLREADY SWEET BODY PANELS,VERY CONCEALED
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
THE PREAMP F1 FISHMAN IS RIGHT ON NO COMPLICATED 7 BAND EQ SWEEP EQ KNOB DIAL IT IN OR ADJUST THE PHASE TUNE THE GUITAR AND YOUR OFF AND RUNNING!PLEANTY OF GAIN AND VERY RESPECTABLE OUTPUT,WARM AND CLEAR WITH A BATTERY CONDITION LIGHT INDICATOR AGAIN A GREAT NO BS SET UP FISHMAN HAS A GREAT SYSTEM HERE!