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MGR/Johnathan « Fender DG-8S »
Published on 10/02/07 at 15:00I've been playing for 8 years now, and I play everthing from rock to Gospel. I've been in two bands, but now I just play at my church. I've seen several reviews on this guitar, but most from beginners who say that every guitar they touch is awesome.
I have 5 electric guitars and two acoustics, so I really didn't NEED a new guitar. I was in a guitar shop one day buying some strings when I saw this Fender hanging up with a $200 price tag. I played it and fell in love. I really didn't need the package stuff it came with, but it gave me some stuff like a string winder and DVD for my wife's 15 year old sister who is trying to learn.
I love the playability of this guitar. Sounds very crisp and very bright. I bought this guitar more for it's feel than sound. My Ibanez acoustic I feel has a better sound, but is nowhere near the comfort of this little gem (That goes without saying that I spent $400 for my Ibanez). This Fender is a quality guitar that is a wonderful bargain if you need a second or third acoustic. The finish is immaculate.
Keep in mind that I love this guitar, but there are several things I found troublesome. I didn't care for the black bridgepins it came with and bought some white ones to replace them when I changed the strings (Elixer lights). The holes in the bridge were too small for the new pins. Maybe only Fender pins were designed for this guitar?
The second thing is that I wish this guitar had just a little more bottom end. It just isn't quite loud enough for me. Don't get me wrong...GREAT SOUND, but I like a little more bass and volume in an acoustic.
I plan on replacing the light strings with mediums to achieve the sound I want.
Wonderfully built. I have no negative comments on the quality of the construction other than the bridgepin issue I mentioned earlier. Great neck, hardware, and the finish is beautiful, although my fretboard had a weird white powder on it which I've never seen on a guitar. Other than that, great guitar.
Like I said, I've been playing for awhile now and wasn't planning on buying an 8th guitar, but I loved it so much I had to have it. For the price, it is a nice addition...especially since it is a Fender.
Always put new strings on new guitars!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I have 5 electric guitars and two acoustics, so I really didn't NEED a new guitar. I was in a guitar shop one day buying some strings when I saw this Fender hanging up with a $200 price tag. I played it and fell in love. I really didn't need the package stuff it came with, but it gave me some stuff like a string winder and DVD for my wife's 15 year old sister who is trying to learn.
I love the playability of this guitar. Sounds very crisp and very bright. I bought this guitar more for it's feel than sound. My Ibanez acoustic I feel has a better sound, but is nowhere near the comfort of this little gem (That goes without saying that I spent $400 for my Ibanez). This Fender is a quality guitar that is a wonderful bargain if you need a second or third acoustic. The finish is immaculate.
Keep in mind that I love this guitar, but there are several things I found troublesome. I didn't care for the black bridgepins it came with and bought some white ones to replace them when I changed the strings (Elixer lights). The holes in the bridge were too small for the new pins. Maybe only Fender pins were designed for this guitar?
The second thing is that I wish this guitar had just a little more bottom end. It just isn't quite loud enough for me. Don't get me wrong...GREAT SOUND, but I like a little more bass and volume in an acoustic.
I plan on replacing the light strings with mediums to achieve the sound I want.
Wonderfully built. I have no negative comments on the quality of the construction other than the bridgepin issue I mentioned earlier. Great neck, hardware, and the finish is beautiful, although my fretboard had a weird white powder on it which I've never seen on a guitar. Other than that, great guitar.
Like I said, I've been playing for awhile now and wasn't planning on buying an 8th guitar, but I loved it so much I had to have it. For the price, it is a nice addition...especially since it is a Fender.
Always put new strings on new guitars!
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com