MGR/charlie « Fender DG8S »
Published on 02/13/08 at 15:00Guitar. 47 years. First band was in 1963.
I play Bluegrass Gospel now.
Blue Moon Music, Fayettevile, Arkansas.
Tone. Playability. Projection. Price.
Nothing.
It appears to me to be constructed about like an old Yamaha FG 100.
The solid spruce top is the key.
The back and sides are laminated. Probably Sapele.
For 150 bucks including tax, new strings and setup (very slightly used) I had to take it. I play it every night.
I've had two Martins since '63, and believe it or not, I'm just as satisfied with this. It doesn't have a "butter" tone, nor does it sound like a Taylor, Bourgeois, Collings ..., but for the price it's perfect for me.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I play Bluegrass Gospel now.
Blue Moon Music, Fayettevile, Arkansas.
Tone. Playability. Projection. Price.
Nothing.
It appears to me to be constructed about like an old Yamaha FG 100.
The solid spruce top is the key.
The back and sides are laminated. Probably Sapele.
For 150 bucks including tax, new strings and setup (very slightly used) I had to take it. I play it every night.
I've had two Martins since '63, and believe it or not, I'm just as satisfied with this. It doesn't have a "butter" tone, nor does it sound like a Taylor, Bourgeois, Collings ..., but for the price it's perfect for me.
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com