Audiofanzine FR
Published on 03/09/09 at 03:26
(Originally written by Dizo/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
- Guitar made in Korea (which is not the same as China! The PRS Mira and some other good BC Rich guitars are made in Korea, in other words, high mid-quality products).
- 22 frets, two Dimarzio Custom pickups, Grover machine heads.
- Bridge: Yamaha Original AES Bridge
- Two volume controls and master tone control, 3-way toggle switch.
- Mahogany body and neck (no massive mahogany. The wood quality is not specified and the guitar is much lighter than a massive Gibson).
- Set neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Abalone dot inlays
Good manufacturing quality. The Les Paul shape is slightly modified to give it a more modern look. Available in black and metallic gray or black and metallic blue finish (the metallic finish is not very nice and it has a "disco glitter" look, but I got used to it).
UTILIZATION
- Average weight. Nevertheless, I recommend you to add strap locks.
- Same access to the upper frets as on a Les Paul.
- Very thick neck. If you like Ibanez necks, you'll be seriously disappointed. It's just a matter of habit.
SOUNDS
Mahogany, humbuckers and 22 frets! Don't expect a jazz sound!
It's a guitar for rockers and heavy metal players. From soft rock to extreme heavy metal... It's a delight for palm mute fans and drop-C players.
And that's what I play!
It is the perfect rhythm guitar for me (I use a Jackson or an ESP for solos).
OVERALL OPINION
Very good value for money. I bought it at clearance sale price! Even the original price was very interesting. That's the advantage of buying a good guitar from a brand that is not a world reference.
I needed time to get used to the glitter finish and even longer to get used to the neck's thickness.
Considering the price I payed for it, I would buy it again with closed eyes.
I'm not disappointed at all!
- Guitar made in Korea (which is not the same as China! The PRS Mira and some other good BC Rich guitars are made in Korea, in other words, high mid-quality products).
- 22 frets, two Dimarzio Custom pickups, Grover machine heads.
- Bridge: Yamaha Original AES Bridge
- Two volume controls and master tone control, 3-way toggle switch.
- Mahogany body and neck (no massive mahogany. The wood quality is not specified and the guitar is much lighter than a massive Gibson).
- Set neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Abalone dot inlays
Good manufacturing quality. The Les Paul shape is slightly modified to give it a more modern look. Available in black and metallic gray or black and metallic blue finish (the metallic finish is not very nice and it has a "disco glitter" look, but I got used to it).
UTILIZATION
- Average weight. Nevertheless, I recommend you to add strap locks.
- Same access to the upper frets as on a Les Paul.
- Very thick neck. If you like Ibanez necks, you'll be seriously disappointed. It's just a matter of habit.
SOUNDS
Mahogany, humbuckers and 22 frets! Don't expect a jazz sound!
It's a guitar for rockers and heavy metal players. From soft rock to extreme heavy metal... It's a delight for palm mute fans and drop-C players.
And that's what I play!
It is the perfect rhythm guitar for me (I use a Jackson or an ESP for solos).
OVERALL OPINION
Very good value for money. I bought it at clearance sale price! Even the original price was very interesting. That's the advantage of buying a good guitar from a brand that is not a world reference.
I needed time to get used to the glitter finish and even longer to get used to the neck's thickness.
Considering the price I payed for it, I would buy it again with closed eyes.
I'm not disappointed at all!