Crafter SAC

Made in Korea

Channel 22 frets
Nylon strings

Team in the famous brand of electronic LR Baggs, which team most Godin: "LR-F Plus PreAmp with LR Baggs Element Pick-up" (news website).

Rglages: Bass, mdiums, acute phase inversion and a knob "scoop" that plays on the brightness of the sound.

The finish is trs heals, the impression of having a strong instrument in his hands is tural, unlike some Asian manufacturing trs are "toys".

UTILIZATION

The neck is a joy to be compared with 2 duet nylon Godin Multiac, I found the same sensations, smooth nylon with the ease of a handle "folk".
CHAC is easy thanks to the sharp cutaway.
It is not too heavy, the look "semi hollow body" I really like me, who did a lot of jazz.
For his appointment next section ...

SOUNDS

This guitar is perfect for jazz, bossa. It is also those who would have his "Sylvain Luc", as well as fans of Keziah Jones.

At the moment I plugged into my sound system with speakers trs neutral. I've experienced a lot of rglages. One can obtain a soft and cozy with deep bass, as can be from about sounds more "slap" ds treble is increased, the style typical of his trs Godin bass that seem sometimes as a "slapper".

OVERALL OPINION

This only two days that I have in hand, I will change my opinion may be over time.
But for now it is a vritable thunderbolt, what I like most is the touch of a nylon sleeve folk.
I tried the "Silent guitar" Yamaha and Godin multiac. I must say that for the price (520 in store) is a real bargain for those like me who can not afford a Godin.

Manufacturing Core, violin trs treats for the price (520 euros) compared with Godin that I know (I possde two)

UTILIZATION

Channel trs end, even more comfortable than the Godin
Its not weak branch (quarter case) but without Dranger IDAL to train anyone. Rve of its electro thanks to piezo LRBaggs brand (which also team Godin)

SOUNDS

Jazz, bossa, classical, Franaise song, and everything else with a good multi-effects
Excellent sound Roland AC-60, also excellent live on the PA

OVERALL OPINION

J'utilse two godin 6 years (a multiac steel and nylon). This does well petitre Crafter's Pingle jor for the quarter of the price!
Since I have, I emmne everywhere, and I recommend its purchase those who want the quality without breaking the bank, you will not regret it!
I do it again this choice without hsiter!

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OVERALL OPINION

I bought it for six months There's a little under € 400: Happiness!
light, well balanced, a lot of possibilities to play with different sounds through two microphones mixable.excellent access to acute, you can play acoustic in the living room without disturbing others .. I play the same Metallica (with AX 100G) and it sounds!
... And what she is pretty! (Systematically guitarists ask me to try it ..)
short, I'm in love with my guitar and am not prepared to change ...

This is my third Crafter and finishes are always very careful.
I've had a week and I think fine tuning of the action in a while when the handle will acknowledge the change of pulling strings (I play with pulling hard).
The sound is made by a piezo under the saddle. This gives a precise sound, slamming or round depending on the settings of the preamp. But this technology also tends to return too the sound of fingers on the strings. This is not related to this guitar in particular, but this type of sensors.

UTILIZATION

Nut 48mm handle is ideal for nylon. It is far from a supply (43mm) but not torn apart like a true classic (52mm). To be played on a Yamaha AEX300 a 43mm nut, I can confirm that it is a bit narrow for nylon strings are thicker and out more easily if the handle is too narrow.
Radius of curvature of the handle suitable, the handling is very easy. The highs are very accessible. The guitar is light.

SOUNDS

Some of its non-amplified allowing just play alone, but the top is when you plug. I play on a Marshall AS50R but I prefer by far, through my Line 6 Pod XT Live directly on the mixer. I have not yet done with and I do not know its sensitivity to feedback but I guess it reacts as well as his sister rope steel, SA.

OVERALL OPINION

I hesitated between a SA and Godin Multiac it. I had the chance to test the Godin for a few days and I found a few flaws (recurring) not found on the Crafter: light background noise on the microphone, noise on some strings.
A 30% discount on a new Crafter eventually decide. Guitar very homogeneous, easy handling and exceptional quality at this price. This choice I would do without hesitation.