jtriggs from Monterey Peninsula, CA. USA
Subject:
Really nice guitar regardless of skill level
Quality:
Looks like it is a very well built guitar. has a very good feel to it.
Sound:
Tone is good. Doesn't have the volume I was expecting from a jumbo but then the reviews I had read had noted this and the guitar will open up over time. Right now it has about the same volume as my Larrivee D-09 in maple but with a bit more seperation of the string voicings.
Reliability:
Just got it so I can't say.
Overall:
I just got this guitar and frankly I was a bit unsure about ordering it because I kept seeing reviews saying it was a good beginner/intermediate guitar. This is my first jumbo and I didn't want to spend a ton on one until I had a chance to try one for awhile but in my opinion this is a great guitar especially for the price. It plays as nice as my $3000 Larrivee dread and alot better than my $900 Epiphone Masterbilt EF500RA.
Playability and Feel:
Great neck and I really like the 25" scale and 1 11/16" nut width. I have big hands with big fingers and the normal 25 1/2" scale is harder for me to use well. I expected I would have to spend the extra money on a Gibson so I could get the shorter 24 3/4" scale but wasn't ready yet to spend that kind of money so this guitar is a terrific compromise. Nice thin, fast, and comfortable neck.
Tone:
Sounds close to my Larrivee D-09 in with maple back and sides excepth it has a bit better deffinition between strings. Nice rounded, balanced tone but with less volume than most jumbos although it should open up with time.
Finish:
Finsh is virtually perfect.
Action:
Action is just a tad high but it's isn't anything I would worry about. I will change the nut and bridge saddles to bone (it comes with plastic) later and when I do I'll drop the action about 1/64" then.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes, I own it.
Candace from California, USA
Quality:
Absolutely! Considering Solid Spruce as my favor style of acoustic guitars....
Sound:
Soft. I'm a poet so this has a very poetic, bright sound in my opinion- it seems that you can make it how you want it to sound, though.
Reliability:
Just got it. It is in great condition, though. I should have ordered a case with it. If you order this, don't waste time, just get the case with it too. It's worth it. I actually logged on to get a case, it's so beautiful.
Overall:
Easy to play right out of the box!! What a beauty! Just got it. Love it.
Playability and Feel:
The strings felt a bit loose when I got it out of the box, but I tuned it and that made it the much better...MUST TUNE!
Tone:
Both bright and snappy, but has the ability to be dark and smooth if you can tune it properly and play well. Again, it doesn't work miracles- you still have to practice, but, it is a wonderful motivator! The instrument can only compliment how well you play- however, the sound is BEAUTIFUL and graceful.
Finish:
Flawlessly beautiful in my opinion. As flawlessly as something made on planet earth can be. =) Just beautiful.
Action:
Realistically speaking, is according to the player. Obviously, a skilled player will get great action. Nevertheless, at the moment I'm not a superstar but it is easy to play- you do have to tune it though.
Do you own this product?:
Proudly =)
Date submitted:
4/13/2011
Adam E. from Williams, CA, USA
Subject:
Absolutely Beautiful
Quality:
The craftmanship is great on this guitar. It is made in Korea which is much better than guitars made in China. I can tell it is solidy made. I'm excited to see how it ages through the years.
Sound:
Splendid tone. Unplugged it's not completely what you would expect from a jumbo but even still it is beautiful sounding.
Reliability:
I've only had it just about two weeks and its great!
Overall:
You definitely get a bang for your buck here. I got a smoking deal and I'm constantly blown away by the quality and craftmanship of this guitar. Doesn't get better than this.
Playability and Feel:
It's a jumbo so its heavier than your regular dreadnaught. The neck is glossy maple, which I would prefer it not to be but still the playability is great. No problems at all.
Tone:
The lows and highs were very nice and smooth. And really, the mids weren't bad either. For what your paying, trust me, you will be blown away. Plugged in and with the electronics doing their job, this guitar will more than satisfy you. Crisp, clean, smooth.
Finish:
Gorgeous. Stunning. I get compliments all the time.
Action:
The action was a bit high out of the box but I used the included allen wrench to straighten out the neck and it works great. I read there is a shim you can remove under the saddle to lower the action but I haven't looked into that yet.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
July 19, 2010
Charles Davis from Papillion, NE USA
Quality:
Everything about this guitar says quality.
Sound:
This guitar sounds great - as advertized. Nice full tone with or without amp.
Overall:
I looked at several before buying. No doubt I made the right decision.
Playability and Feel:
It is weighted and balanced well for stand-up playing, which is usually the way I play it.
Tone:
I like the way the pick ups allow a wide range of tone.
Finish:
Beautiful wood and inlays.
Action:
The action is a bit higheer than my old one but I am getting used to it.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Patrick from Manassas, VA, USA
Quality:
The guitar was made in Korea. I am happy with the quality especially for this price.
Sound:
Big booming jumbo tone. I had it set up with huge ghs Laurence Juber 13's and it is loud unplugged. Plugged in sounds great through my Fender Acoustasonic Jr.
Reliability:
It took a one year beating in iraq through huge temperature changes. I've had it for three years and it still works. I have a slight volume drop off on the g string when plugged in.
Overall:
Very well put together. I had this guitar in Iraq so it stood up to some abuse and kept on giving. After coming home, I had the guitar Pleked and set up by a professional. Plays and sounds better than many $$$$ guitars.
Playability and Feel:
It's a jumbo, it's suppose to be big. Neck is not too big or too small. 1 11/16" nut
Tone:
Big booming jumbo sound.
Finish:
Fit and finish was great, no complaints. I like full bodied blonds.
Action:
Out of the box, I lowered the action myself. Not a problem.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Elizabeth S. from Farmington MO USA
Subject:
Heavenly Guitar for a Honky Tonk Angel
Quality:
I own a Santa Fe Special Edition Takamine that I have been playing for the last 15+ years. This new Takamine excels in both playability and looks. A beautiful guitar with fullness in tone and great action. I look forward to playing this guitar in the years ahead.
Reliability:
This is a new purchase for me.... time will tell.
Overall:
I've owned it for just about a week and I'm completely satisfied with my new guitar.
Playability and Feel:
Feels great in my hands... has stayed in tune nicely.
Tone:
A great full tone, exceeding much more expensive jumbo acoustics I have played in the past.
Finish:
This is a beautiful instrument.
Action:
I have played it daily since getting it and it was great out of the box and is getting better.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Do you own this product?:
Yes
Date submitted:
March 3, 2009