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jojo74
Published on 06/17/07 at 14:15
Guitar made in Korea
21 frets
3 micros simple
Maple body (in principle)?
Bolt-on maple
Volume 1 knob
2 tone pots (one for the neck pickup and one for the microphone central)
A 5-way switch
Classic vibrato type "Fender"
UTILIZATION
The model is intended as a replica of the famous "Fender Stratocaster".
Indeed, it contains all the characteristics of a stratovolcano, however we do not misunderstand, as soon as one puts their hands on the instrument, we realize that is a far cry from the mythical model . On the other hand, is a low-end model that we speak!
The ease of playing is not really the appointment, the handle is very wide and very round, making it easier for the game against legato (Dave Murray plans going rather well I must admit).
To be quite honest, I sometimes feel like playing with an acoustic guitar with such a handle, especially because of its net thickening when one approaches the Nut. Moreover, the handle was covered with a varnish that tends to hang his left hand when traveling :-(
The vibrato is totally unusable, the vibrato once is enough to tune all the strings ... Catastrophic!
Speaking of tuning, the Stardust's hard to keep the agreement, especially with regard to the G string. I do not think the mechanics are in an oil bath.
That's what bothers me most about this model (with a guitar playing that takes the agreement is not a luxury).
Finally, on my model, the frets were not properly leveled.
Result, we obtain the same score for boxes 19 and 20! Already the number of frets do not allow me to play all the songs in my repertoire that often go to the box 22 ... this problem is very frustrating leveling :-(
I bidoullé a little truss rod, but to no avail so I get to Solve the action of the strings. So I find myself with a guitar whose action is set to almost 7 mm at the 12th fret! I can always console me by telling me that this setting promotes the game with a bottleneck but still good.
SOUNDS
The guitar sounds quite powerfully unplugged vacuum and timbre is pleasant.
Once connected, Aie Aie Aie!
The electronics are definitely of poor quality: the microphone selector makes a funny noise and does not allow the selection of certain configurations of microphones (I checked by tapping on the pads magnetic pickups with the tip of a screwdriver) .
As usual when the electronics are of poor quality, the volume knob "crackles" badly :-(
The pickups are rather weak, but still deliver the sonic palette is expected this kind of guitar sound that is crystal clear and sounds very saturated rock. The maple tree that makes up the body and the handle pops and gives brilliant sound of the instrument.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought the Jim Harley Sardust 30 to start the guitar. I chose this model because the price was very attractive: less than € 150 (almost 8 years ago).
I do not regret having started with the guitar, perhaps out of nostalgia?!
I use it now as a backup guitar, in case I have problems with my guitar on stage.
21 frets
3 micros simple
Maple body (in principle)?
Bolt-on maple
Volume 1 knob
2 tone pots (one for the neck pickup and one for the microphone central)
A 5-way switch
Classic vibrato type "Fender"
UTILIZATION
The model is intended as a replica of the famous "Fender Stratocaster".
Indeed, it contains all the characteristics of a stratovolcano, however we do not misunderstand, as soon as one puts their hands on the instrument, we realize that is a far cry from the mythical model . On the other hand, is a low-end model that we speak!
The ease of playing is not really the appointment, the handle is very wide and very round, making it easier for the game against legato (Dave Murray plans going rather well I must admit).
To be quite honest, I sometimes feel like playing with an acoustic guitar with such a handle, especially because of its net thickening when one approaches the Nut. Moreover, the handle was covered with a varnish that tends to hang his left hand when traveling :-(
The vibrato is totally unusable, the vibrato once is enough to tune all the strings ... Catastrophic!
Speaking of tuning, the Stardust's hard to keep the agreement, especially with regard to the G string. I do not think the mechanics are in an oil bath.
That's what bothers me most about this model (with a guitar playing that takes the agreement is not a luxury).
Finally, on my model, the frets were not properly leveled.
Result, we obtain the same score for boxes 19 and 20! Already the number of frets do not allow me to play all the songs in my repertoire that often go to the box 22 ... this problem is very frustrating leveling :-(
I bidoullé a little truss rod, but to no avail so I get to Solve the action of the strings. So I find myself with a guitar whose action is set to almost 7 mm at the 12th fret! I can always console me by telling me that this setting promotes the game with a bottleneck but still good.
SOUNDS
The guitar sounds quite powerfully unplugged vacuum and timbre is pleasant.
Once connected, Aie Aie Aie!
The electronics are definitely of poor quality: the microphone selector makes a funny noise and does not allow the selection of certain configurations of microphones (I checked by tapping on the pads magnetic pickups with the tip of a screwdriver) .
As usual when the electronics are of poor quality, the volume knob "crackles" badly :-(
The pickups are rather weak, but still deliver the sonic palette is expected this kind of guitar sound that is crystal clear and sounds very saturated rock. The maple tree that makes up the body and the handle pops and gives brilliant sound of the instrument.
OVERALL OPINION
I bought the Jim Harley Sardust 30 to start the guitar. I chose this model because the price was very attractive: less than € 150 (almost 8 years ago).
I do not regret having started with the guitar, perhaps out of nostalgia?!
I use it now as a backup guitar, in case I have problems with my guitar on stage.