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oglala_720
Published on 09/02/09 at 01:58
Bingo, super instrument, instrument construction (luthier work) is exceptional, extra versatile, disconcerting playability, exemplary finish, the woods are lovely, it sounds very well for a woman (well. .. I mean it sounds good for a Fame). I love the piezo almost more than the PU's. The PU's can be a little lacking in personality, yet they are schaller golden 50, not any crap.
UTILIZATION
Special mention for the construction and playability (neck + body)
SOUNDS
Special mention for the piezo. I did disconnect it from the rest of the electronics to have two separate outputs. More choices while mixing. On the other hand, I lose the benefit of the blend when I plug in my amp at rehearsals or for fun. But in a home studio it is really the ultimate weapon. THe more that the pickups (not the piezo, the other ones) if they do not have much character they still have in any case very much definition, The sound is very airy, very articulate. It is quite on the "bright" side. The split is 100% usable.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had it a month and a half. Before that I had U.S. strats, a Gibson SG and several pretty good Korean or Chinese guitars, but so far the Fame is the best instrument I played. Never tested PRS though. I plan to visit MusicStore to test the Custom Forum that cost twice the price but have finishes to cry for and better chosen woods, it seems. Another special mention for the ease of play, I feel I play better with it. Well I'm going back to my Fame now ...
UTILIZATION
Special mention for the construction and playability (neck + body)
SOUNDS
Special mention for the piezo. I did disconnect it from the rest of the electronics to have two separate outputs. More choices while mixing. On the other hand, I lose the benefit of the blend when I plug in my amp at rehearsals or for fun. But in a home studio it is really the ultimate weapon. THe more that the pickups (not the piezo, the other ones) if they do not have much character they still have in any case very much definition, The sound is very airy, very articulate. It is quite on the "bright" side. The split is 100% usable.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had it a month and a half. Before that I had U.S. strats, a Gibson SG and several pretty good Korean or Chinese guitars, but so far the Fame is the best instrument I played. Never tested PRS though. I plan to visit MusicStore to test the Custom Forum that cost twice the price but have finishes to cry for and better chosen woods, it seems. Another special mention for the ease of play, I feel I play better with it. Well I'm going back to my Fame now ...