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Published on 05/09/07 at 16:09
The Howard Roberts Fusion III is manufactured in the USA. The handle is the Lespaul 59. Much finer than the 335, for example. It is made for fast play. The ebony fingerboard gives a clear sound, and slides perfectly under the fingers, unlike the rosewood that "hangs". The pickups are humbuckers that deliver clear sound breathless and hot. A three-position switch, two volume knobs and two tone. Nothing but classic. Less conventional, however, the arrangement of knobs and the selector. Once the guitar on his knees, available fall naturally to hand. In this regard, I would say that aesthetics is secondary in relation to ergonomics. The tailpiece is made up of "fingers" individually adjustable, which gives one side a little shifted to streamline this guitar designed in 90 Years. This is very useful however to fine-tune the guitar.
UTILIZATION
The neck is a joy for a demanding guitarist. Rapid access to acute is perfect. The guitar is very balanced on both knees strapped. Ergonomics is not a particular problem. Fairly light and compact compared to a 335 or an L5, it arises very naturally against the body. Sitting, one is close enough to the bag to balance the guitar and makes a good position on the handle. The sound is immediately to the appointment.
SOUNDS
Instead, Blues Rock, I wanted to try my hand at jazz. This guitar takes over and merges the principles of the 335 (Balza beam), the Les Paul, and the shape of the 175. The result is rather unusual, despite a fairly classic look. I played on a Boogie Studio 22. With distortion, you get a fat, a bit like Santana, sustain very surprising. The micro acute sounds good too, but I did not buy this guitar for that. In his clear, this guitar has nothing to do with 335. The neck pickup has a round to Joe Pass. Round without being deaf. Highs are bright and fine. The bridge pickup gives a very funcky. In mixing the two pickups found the sound a little medium of 335, to be mistaken. The Les Paul, in my opinion not really mean full. After it is a matter of taste, but I have installed a game thread 11/50 flat, I put everything to build on the guitar, the amp at half power on the clean channel, a little reverb, I close my eyes and I forget I'm playing bad.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for two weeks. I love his big jazz sound, ease of handle that slides alone, compactness, versatility. I do not like the original Pouche a bit narrow, which makes it difficult for storage of the instrument. It happens, it's a blow to take. This problem is not necessarily apply to all owners of Howard Roberts Fusion III. This guitar is great for those looking to play an instrument. If it's an investment, prefer a more prestigious. The model is of recent design, it lacks a few hands in his famous painting of hunting that he be given the interest it deserves. I tried about thirty 1 / 2 boxes gibson before my purchase, a dozen of 335 of all ages (65 to present). it has nothing to do. We must take advantage of the lack of interest in this model a little confidence, and do good business. I bought mine for 1500 euros a seller very friendly, a real musician who loves the instruments, and I thank (it will recognize). If I had four hands, I would buy a second.
UTILIZATION
The neck is a joy for a demanding guitarist. Rapid access to acute is perfect. The guitar is very balanced on both knees strapped. Ergonomics is not a particular problem. Fairly light and compact compared to a 335 or an L5, it arises very naturally against the body. Sitting, one is close enough to the bag to balance the guitar and makes a good position on the handle. The sound is immediately to the appointment.
SOUNDS
Instead, Blues Rock, I wanted to try my hand at jazz. This guitar takes over and merges the principles of the 335 (Balza beam), the Les Paul, and the shape of the 175. The result is rather unusual, despite a fairly classic look. I played on a Boogie Studio 22. With distortion, you get a fat, a bit like Santana, sustain very surprising. The micro acute sounds good too, but I did not buy this guitar for that. In his clear, this guitar has nothing to do with 335. The neck pickup has a round to Joe Pass. Round without being deaf. Highs are bright and fine. The bridge pickup gives a very funcky. In mixing the two pickups found the sound a little medium of 335, to be mistaken. The Les Paul, in my opinion not really mean full. After it is a matter of taste, but I have installed a game thread 11/50 flat, I put everything to build on the guitar, the amp at half power on the clean channel, a little reverb, I close my eyes and I forget I'm playing bad.
OVERALL OPINION
I use it for two weeks. I love his big jazz sound, ease of handle that slides alone, compactness, versatility. I do not like the original Pouche a bit narrow, which makes it difficult for storage of the instrument. It happens, it's a blow to take. This problem is not necessarily apply to all owners of Howard Roberts Fusion III. This guitar is great for those looking to play an instrument. If it's an investment, prefer a more prestigious. The model is of recent design, it lacks a few hands in his famous painting of hunting that he be given the interest it deserves. I tried about thirty 1 / 2 boxes gibson before my purchase, a dozen of 335 of all ages (65 to present). it has nothing to do. We must take advantage of the lack of interest in this model a little confidence, and do good business. I bought mine for 1500 euros a seller very friendly, a real musician who loves the instruments, and I thank (it will recognize). If I had four hands, I would buy a second.