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«  excellent value for money »

Published on 10/03/11 at 01:44
Value For Money : Excellent
new edition of the 60's store
Asian manufacturing of original plan
verified / validated / meeting by EKO Italy
Body Type: Dreadnought
Top: Spruce
Top Bracing: X bracing
Rosette: Binding inlay
Back: Mahogany
Sides: Mahogany
Neck joint: Bolt on
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Shape: Low profile EKO
Truss Rod: Double Action
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Block
Frets number: 20
Machine Head: Diecast
Bridge: Rosewood with adjustable saddle
Scale: 650 mm.
Nut: Zero cargo system
Saddle: Hard plastic
Neck Binding: White
Body Binding: Multi ply
Equalizer: None
Colour / Finish: Black gloss

UTILIZATION

the neck is wider than others (650) but in fact, is one of its strengths in 12 strings, all kinds of games are allowed (picking - chorus). the handle is flat and broad, gently allow the barred as a lumberjack.
the head is heavy to sit or play = a strap from the head.
mechanics are precise and efficient, running regularly and multiplication of coherent thread (1 / 4 turn = 1 / 4 tone) although the system is basic and without hiding the gear housing. Height adjustable easel (Allen key 4), aluminum nut, etc ... see description
it is not a cutaway, but it does set frieze not beyond the 12th
a rose higher than usual, and it sounds, that caress, that stifles, we attack a little, it amazes with its power and spectrum. it's beautiful, not aggressive, warm but not "rough muddy", for the price we must crack

SOUNDS

Personally I prefer to relax his game and give her the deep by not granting la440 not, but well below. it sounds dense and not "scrap hollow sour," you should take advantage, for against the 440 you need a bass player's hand to operate it! it's still virile in agreements at the top of sleeve ... but open chords, no matter what the tuning ... bewitching ... it is great if the tuning is neat.

OVERALL OPINION

I love the most: it sounds loud and clear, great balance of the spectrum, low current and transparent but not invasive, crystalline highs, but not aggressive. it is powerful without having to type to ring. sustain an extraordinary (heavy and dense round / aluminum nut / table harmony massive / large rosette + /...). it does not need electronics to make it appear it sounds! depending on the model (gloss or satin finish / paint or natural) or it will sound less dense = + try! we must adapt and adjust his game to his need. (adjustable easel - spacing of the strings - stick straightness - pulling strings). good source material and a good overall design. mechanical design of simple but super efficient, smooth and precise
what I like least: its imbalance, the head is very heavy it plunges = => a belt to attach the head to the old and do it. its production is decent for the price but it is perfectible and am even feasible (no structural ... all little details of finishing such a fret board that must be bad tempered again, a machine screw to tighten .. .)
I was looking for a 12cordes complement to broaden my palette of possibilities. I do illustration studio documentary tv = = = microphones must it sounds but I had no budget ... I tested this opportunity, lost time with legendary guitars but tired, or entries range of brands that do not sound natural, or sound empty, dull .... and found a particular love of this brand that sells new account ... look for the drop and go for it, I do not really regret it and will follow closely this brand .. saw my budget, I'm addicted to the report "quality / sound."

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