Crafter TRV 23

Guitar Travel (TRV = Travel) so size + - 3 / 4
Made in Korea
Solid top, back arched, the rest is traditional
The finish is okay except for a mechanical head that is screwed through and it's very ugly: (

UTILIZATION

I already had the little martin and a clone of babytaylor, I must say that it is usable lplus.
Despite the size 3 / 4, the handle to the same width as that of an electric guitar.
The case is nice with its small size and course everything is very light.

SOUNDS

Well there it thickens ... To be seen once the table has a little old but for now it sounds as much as a box of cigars. Having had several models of travel guitar, the only let me on the ass in terms of sound, but is the martin the handle is really too small and not easily EXPLIT, so the opposite of this one.

However, I did some demos with this one (with a multitrack + a condenser microphone) that I had to reregister with a guitar seriously when at home and far end of the recording is mostly psychological because diffréence after passing the reverb base of the recorder, there was virtually no difference with my guitar to 1000euros (Gypsy bird's-eye maple)

OVERALL OPINION

Having a fully massive crafter which I fully satisfied, I say why not .... The sound quality is significantly below its competitor Martin but much more playable.
In the end, I embarked wherever I have not too much space (holidays, weekends ...)
The price is the same as exaggerated and not so far as Martin or resell babytaylor that much better too

Crafter is a Korean musical instruments, including guitar, founded in 1972, the Seongeum Music Co, Ltd.
Type: Acoustic Guitar travel
Top: Sitka Spruce
Body: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Abalone
Tuners: Chrome Oil bath
Finish: Natural Satin
Half box, cutaway

UTILIZATION

The neck is thin and easy to handle. The access is easy thanks to the sharp cutaway.
The guitar is light as for the trip.
For semi-hollow, the sound is very good, not weak. This is surprising. But it is also thanks to the wood chosen.

SOUNDS

All sounds.

OVERALL OPINION

I bought this guitar on a favorite, in black. View window in a store, ordered on the net 60 euros cheaper (good to know!), Cover included, free shipping, delivered in 48 hours ...
The design is superb, excellent value for money (less than 250 euros). If it again, I would do the same choice.
I recommend this guitar to beginners but also for those who want a nice light guitar to take anywhere. Even without electro, it has nothing to envy to others in power.
Crafter is a Korean brand that goes up, not necessarily known to the general public, but all the reviews I read guitar are good.
Do not hesitate!