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Great budget acoustic (with a few tweeks)
OK, so I have one issue with this guitar so let's get that out the way. On inspection I ran my thumb and index finger down the edges of the neck (gently) and sliced open my index finger. These were the worst fret ends I have ever seen on a guitar, ever. Now don't let this put you off, this takes seconds to remedy with a fine grain sanding sponge. Just be aware that the frets are quite weedy and probably couldn't be re-crowned when they wear, there's not a lot of material there. So, this isn't a 'keep for life' guitar unless you are prepared to spend twice what it's cost for a refret at some point down the line. However, for a beginner or low usage player (electric guitarists, bassists who like an acoustic hanging around) this shouldn't be an issue.
Now onto the good stuff. Generally this is a pretty nice guitar, nice wood, surprisingly good tone for an inexpensive guitar, tuners aren't high end but have a pretty decent ratio and it stays in tune. I hear of so many people who plan to swap out tuners on Harley Bentons before they have even received the instrument but I now have 3 HB guitars and 1 bass and I have had zero tuning issues.
I had very low expectations of the preamp given the price point, and was pleasantly surprised when I plugged it in. Obviously it isn't as good as a more expensive guitar but it is entirely usable if you had to take it on stage or into the rehearsal room and plug into an amp or PA.
Any beginners reading this - you need to understand that pretty much any new guitar you buy will probably need an initial setup. Higher end more expensive guitars will often need to same tweeks as budget guitars, so don't fall into the trap of thinking I only paid so much so its not worth spending almost as much again on a setup. A good setup is worth every penny on any guitar, and this guitar is no different. This could make the difference between learning to play and having a lifetime of pleasure and giving up because it seems too hard.
So to conclude, excellent value for money, invest in a setup, and if you wear the frets out in a few years then it's done its job, you've learnt to play and will probably want something better anyway.
Now onto the good stuff. Generally this is a pretty nice guitar, nice wood, surprisingly good tone for an inexpensive guitar, tuners aren't high end but have a pretty decent ratio and it stays in tune. I hear of so many people who plan to swap out tuners on Harley Bentons before they have even received the instrument but I now have 3 HB guitars and 1 bass and I have had zero tuning issues.
I had very low expectations of the preamp given the price point, and was pleasantly surprised when I plugged it in. Obviously it isn't as good as a more expensive guitar but it is entirely usable if you had to take it on stage or into the rehearsal room and plug into an amp or PA.
Any beginners reading this - you need to understand that pretty much any new guitar you buy will probably need an initial setup. Higher end more expensive guitars will often need to same tweeks as budget guitars, so don't fall into the trap of thinking I only paid so much so its not worth spending almost as much again on a setup. A good setup is worth every penny on any guitar, and this guitar is no different. This could make the difference between learning to play and having a lifetime of pleasure and giving up because it seems too hard.
So to conclude, excellent value for money, invest in a setup, and if you wear the frets out in a few years then it's done its job, you've learnt to play and will probably want something better anyway.
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A Good cheap guitar!
Bought it as an afterthought, just to have an acoustic guitar. But oh boiiiii!
For that low price... It's a hell of a guitar, especial soundwise.
Pros:
This guitar sounds good, really good. It resonates as a good guitar should, I had a Fender CD-60, and... well i think i'd prefer this guitar over fender if you don't have a need to plug it using jack.
Cons:
- Well it's a cheap guitar, so the tuners are doing their jobs, but that's it. I had one tuner that has a sharp edge and I hope I won't cut myself. And 3rd fret tuner is a clicky one (still works though)
- String holders are cheap. And I can't wait to change them for something more aesthetically better looking
- There's a lot of painting errors, like uncentered dots at the edge of a fretboard and everything, but hey it's a guitar under a 100 euro.
Conclusion:
For less than a 100 eu it's a really good guitar. yeah the paint job is flawed
and tuners are average at best but the sound of it... at least for me is making it a hell of a deal.
I'm happy with it, and hope this review will be helpful to ya!
For that low price... It's a hell of a guitar, especial soundwise.
Pros:
This guitar sounds good, really good. It resonates as a good guitar should, I had a Fender CD-60, and... well i think i'd prefer this guitar over fender if you don't have a need to plug it using jack.
Cons:
- Well it's a cheap guitar, so the tuners are doing their jobs, but that's it. I had one tuner that has a sharp edge and I hope I won't cut myself. And 3rd fret tuner is a clicky one (still works though)
- String holders are cheap. And I can't wait to change them for something more aesthetically better looking
- There's a lot of painting errors, like uncentered dots at the edge of a fretboard and everything, but hey it's a guitar under a 100 euro.
Conclusion:
For less than a 100 eu it's a really good guitar. yeah the paint job is flawed
and tuners are average at best but the sound of it... at least for me is making it a hell of a deal.
I'm happy with it, and hope this review will be helpful to ya!
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Good value for money
Sounds great for £60 but the overall finish and feel of the guitar isn't great. I guess that is expected for a guitar this cheap
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Great quality price product
It is very hard to find an acoutic guitar with eq at this price!
Back and sides are wood! (mahogany) and this is great.
Obviously you need to put better strings, and setup it better but the final result is vey good.
They need to improve the quality of the soundhole decoration,
there is a very thin lacquer on it and it easily goes off.
Back and sides are wood! (mahogany) and this is great.
Obviously you need to put better strings, and setup it better but the final result is vey good.
They need to improve the quality of the soundhole decoration,
there is a very thin lacquer on it and it easily goes off.
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Outstanding value
Brought this as a present for a friend for Christmas
Nut a bit high ,bridge very high and some sharp frets but a little work and now what a great guitar
So impressed I brought myself one too
Nut a bit high ,bridge very high and some sharp frets but a little work and now what a great guitar
So impressed I brought myself one too
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Rather impressed
Not sure what I was going to get from this but took a punt anyway. Not much money if it was going to turn out to be rubbish. When it turned up it was well packaged and there was no damage. The guitar itself was almost in tune from the box and it plays quite nicely. It's my first acoustic (electric player for 19 years) so don't have a reference point for the sound quality, but I think it sounds great and the action and neck relief was excellent. The intonation was also perfect.
If you were a beginner it would not really need much doing to it to get learning some chords. As I'm going to be doing some lead work and bending strings it could do with a fret polish and fretboard oil but these are minor points really. I'd expect to have to setup a cheaper guitar anyway. Strings are a bit junky, but what do you expect for no-name factory ones. When I strip it down I'll be putting some better ones on.
Tried out the electric interface and all works as expected. Not sure on the sound quality as I find all electro acoustic (on recordings) to be a bit "plastic" sounding. Sounds like the aforementioned others I've heard so can't complain. Also came with the battery for the pre-amp!
Overall very happy indeed.
If you were a beginner it would not really need much doing to it to get learning some chords. As I'm going to be doing some lead work and bending strings it could do with a fret polish and fretboard oil but these are minor points really. I'd expect to have to setup a cheaper guitar anyway. Strings are a bit junky, but what do you expect for no-name factory ones. When I strip it down I'll be putting some better ones on.
Tried out the electric interface and all works as expected. Not sure on the sound quality as I find all electro acoustic (on recordings) to be a bit "plastic" sounding. Sounds like the aforementioned others I've heard so can't complain. Also came with the battery for the pre-amp!
Overall very happy indeed.
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Good Value
Playability:
Enjoyable and generally easy. The string height could have been a bit lower. Frets feel nice. Tunning stability - not perfect.
Pros:
Good Price
Good Sound
Ability to plug to an amplifier
Disadvantages:
The strings some times are caught in nut as you tune and make a cracking sound (make me nervous that their going to break. Maybe nut needs to be lubricated or carved smoother.
Overall:
Good for the money, although i haven't played with other accoustic guitar in the same price point in order to have a reference point.
Enjoyable and generally easy. The string height could have been a bit lower. Frets feel nice. Tunning stability - not perfect.
Pros:
Good Price
Good Sound
Ability to plug to an amplifier
Disadvantages:
The strings some times are caught in nut as you tune and make a cracking sound (make me nervous that their going to break. Maybe nut needs to be lubricated or carved smoother.
Overall:
Good for the money, although i haven't played with other accoustic guitar in the same price point in order to have a reference point.
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Nice
Very nice guitar for this price
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More than what I expected!
It was a long wait through DHL/USPS (the next order through UPS was much faster). When I took the guitar out it looked great, was light as a feather, and after a bit of tuning sounded fine. No blemishes. Fine wood, especially the neck, which was thicker than the Martin I was replacing it with.
Granted, this guitar is under $100, but for that money you get a great value. The strings that come with it could probably due with being replaced, but "as is" a playable sturdy guitar.
Even now, several months later, it's enjoyable and easy to play. Great work, Thomann!
Granted, this guitar is under $100, but for that money you get a great value. The strings that come with it could probably due with being replaced, but "as is" a playable sturdy guitar.
Even now, several months later, it's enjoyable and easy to play. Great work, Thomann!
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Good Enough
I wanted to start learning to play guitar. Haven't had much time or chance since but I like the sound of it. The only thing I'd say is that it feels big for me. It is not the best quality guitar but a very good piece for a learner. Came very quickly.
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