Jon from Neosho, MO, USA
Quality:
Constuction appears very nice. All joints and seams are smooth and tight. It appears to be the same quality I have come to expect from the brand as a whole.
Sound:
Tone straight out of the box is obvoiusly a little more "thin" than on their higher end models. But it was still very acceptable.
Reliability:
It's brand new - time will tell. Historically my other Takamine guitars have been awesome.
Overall:
I have owned and performed with Takamine guitars since about 1996. My current guitar is the GB7C model.
This guitar was purchased for my son for Christmas.
While I expect quality (based on my long time committment to the brand) I was prepared to give up a bit of quality for this lower priced instrument. I was very pleasantly surprised when I unboxed this guitar.
The picture online doesn't do justice to the look of the instrument. Machines and hardware are gold plated with white tuner heads. Very sharp look. Pearl inlay around the soundhole is a very nice touch as well.
Playability and Feel:
Played great straight out of the box. After Christmas I'll likely take it to our local luthier that always does set ups on my instruments. Not that it really needs it - but I just makes it a tad more easy to play. If you get an equal instrument to what we got - 99.99% of the people will love it straight out of the box.
Tone:
A little more bright that I normally prefer. But still nice. Have not plugged it into an amp or PA system to listed to the preamp at this point.
Finish:
Top notch finish on this particular instrument.
Action:
Right out of the box the guitar was very playable. The action was acceptable and everything seemed in great order.
Do you own this product?:
Bought for my son for Christmas
Date submitted:
12/20/2011
Roy R from Coram, NY
Subject:
Lots of Bang for the buck!
Quality:
good quality control
by Takamine.
Sound:
Rich tone warm and balanced mids and bass
Reliability:
Will hold up. Takamine make well macde products.
Overall:
Excellent value for the money.Gives you the tone from a much more expensive guitar.
Playability and Feel:
This guitar feels like you are playing an electric.
Tone:
Tone was right on!!
not too bright and not too dark.
Finish:
The finish was fine.
no glue stains nor paint runs.
Action:
Spot on no adjustments needed.
Action was perfect.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Dan from Rotonda West, FL 33947
danielt_cox@yahoo.com
Subject:
Playability/affordability
Quality:
Excellent quality, better than many guitars of higher price.
Sound:
Tone is gorgeous, and what I would expect from a much higher-end acoustic. The resonance is room-filling, and it has great brilliance.
Reliability:
This appears to be a well-built instrument, and I have no doubt that it will stand up to regular playing.
Overall:
I have been playing for 22 years, and wanted to pick up an acoustic guitar for my 15 year old son. This is a beautifully playable guitar-very accessible and easy to jump in on right away.
Playability and Feel:
This is a light guitar with a fast neck and great eas of playability. The built in tuner is a very nice addition, and the guitar sounds great plugged in as well.
Tone:
Bright, snappy, yes! Very good.
Finish:
This is a beautiful, black guitar with mother of pearl inlays-doesn't get much better.
Action:
Action was perfect-very nice, easy to play, not too close (no fret buzz).
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
09/21/2010
Brent Oatsvall from Huntingdon TN
Quality:
appears well made
Reliability:
Had it 1 day
Overall:
Great sounding guitar for the price cant be beat.
Playability and Feel:
The feel of this guitar is great action is fast
Do you own this product?:
yes
Joe P. from San Marcos, TX, USA
Quality:
Great quality. Didn't have to make any adjustments to the neck. It holds its tunings incredibly well.
Reliability:
Have only had it for a couple of weeks but have used it on two gigs. It hasn't let me down yet.
Overall:
Excellent guitar! The on board tuner is very handy. Happy I got it!
Playability and Feel:
It's very fast and has a full sound.
Tone:
The tone is bright and full. It has a great sound.
Finish:
The finish is fine. I have never owned a guitar finished in black before but it is very easy to care for.
Action:
THe action out of the box was remarkable. After a quick tuning it has played great.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
3/16/2009