MGR/Kevin Malley « Norman ST-40 »
Published on 02/04/02 at 15:00A friend recommended I try a Lasido Inc. guitar. He said I couldn't go wrong.Play a $1000 guitar he said and play it against this St-40 - Man was he right! this guitar is made in Lapatrie,Quebec ,Canada. It sounds better than many Gibsons, Martins and Takimines I put it against.$325 usa dollars, -the best kept secret it the Guitar world -if you can find one! I found one in New York City. Manny's Music on 48th st.yes the infamous Manny's!
It has such a delicate top(which is Solid Cedar) that it transmits all the most delicate nuances of a note.-too cool!Thought I'd like a solid sitka spruce top better but this changed my mind,live and learn. Great neck and frets,good solid tuners that keep their tune.The top is finished in an odd alcohol based non-shiny finish.The manufacturer warns not to polish the top or the tone will become muted-is this their secret? they instruct to wipe down with a cloth sprayed with a little window cleaner!
Excellent playability as well.Go try one if you can find one.It's quite a steal, I'm thinking of getting another one, just to have two!
No dislikes. The top isn't shiny and is soft, so you must treat it with care. It's supposed to grow in tone as you play it over the years.
Simply clean and tidy.
Hard to find but well worth it. Congratulations Norman, don't change a thing and keep making them! I call her Norma. This is a real 5!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
It has such a delicate top(which is Solid Cedar) that it transmits all the most delicate nuances of a note.-too cool!Thought I'd like a solid sitka spruce top better but this changed my mind,live and learn. Great neck and frets,good solid tuners that keep their tune.The top is finished in an odd alcohol based non-shiny finish.The manufacturer warns not to polish the top or the tone will become muted-is this their secret? they instruct to wipe down with a cloth sprayed with a little window cleaner!
Excellent playability as well.Go try one if you can find one.It's quite a steal, I'm thinking of getting another one, just to have two!
No dislikes. The top isn't shiny and is soft, so you must treat it with care. It's supposed to grow in tone as you play it over the years.
Simply clean and tidy.
Hard to find but well worth it. Congratulations Norman, don't change a thing and keep making them! I call her Norma. This is a real 5!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com