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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/10/08 at 10:08
(Originally written by mca/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
I bought it new at a very low price. I was lucky, I bought it after the 2008 model was already available so the store wanted to get rid of the older models. The shop assistant even installed a bone bridge nut and adjusted the action.
UTILIZATION
I was anxious before trying it out because I hadn't played nylon strings for 25 years. It reminded me of my old classical guitar when I first started out. But the neck is quite slim even if it's thicker than a folk guitar (and only slightly thicker than a Gibson folk). With this neck and nylon strings, the guitar is easy to handle.
It's very light and not bulky, which make it ergonomic and not tiring at all. The acoustic tone is just like Lavilliers on Fortalerza. The electro-acoustic sound is faithful to the acoustic one if you choose the right settings on the Fishman preamp, and on your amp. I personally like playing in front of a good microphone to get a "woodier" sound.
SOUNDS
This guitar perfectly fits my needs and belongs to my essential guitars. It has a Latin sound character even if you play the blues. It makes you want to boogie. I've been a Lavilliers fan since the beginning so I'm very happy to play a replica of his own guitar. This instrument became my main songwriting instrument. I also use it to practice. I play it for virtually all demo tapes I make using only one guitar, and for acoustic solos.
OVERALL OPINION
I've been using it for about six months. This guitar has the Lavilliers look and I believe it matches pop, folk and rock sounds with salsa and samba rhythms, just like the man who inspired its design. I like its looks with the signature on the head and the way it sounds with the typical crystal-clear nylon response and a slight crunch on the low-end.
I would definitely buy it again and I'm actually planning to buy the 2008 model.
Excellent value for money (and even more so for me since I got it discounted). The small aging marks on the fingerboard varnish give it a charming touch!!!
I bought it new at a very low price. I was lucky, I bought it after the 2008 model was already available so the store wanted to get rid of the older models. The shop assistant even installed a bone bridge nut and adjusted the action.
UTILIZATION
I was anxious before trying it out because I hadn't played nylon strings for 25 years. It reminded me of my old classical guitar when I first started out. But the neck is quite slim even if it's thicker than a folk guitar (and only slightly thicker than a Gibson folk). With this neck and nylon strings, the guitar is easy to handle.
It's very light and not bulky, which make it ergonomic and not tiring at all. The acoustic tone is just like Lavilliers on Fortalerza. The electro-acoustic sound is faithful to the acoustic one if you choose the right settings on the Fishman preamp, and on your amp. I personally like playing in front of a good microphone to get a "woodier" sound.
SOUNDS
This guitar perfectly fits my needs and belongs to my essential guitars. It has a Latin sound character even if you play the blues. It makes you want to boogie. I've been a Lavilliers fan since the beginning so I'm very happy to play a replica of his own guitar. This instrument became my main songwriting instrument. I also use it to practice. I play it for virtually all demo tapes I make using only one guitar, and for acoustic solos.
OVERALL OPINION
I've been using it for about six months. This guitar has the Lavilliers look and I believe it matches pop, folk and rock sounds with salsa and samba rhythms, just like the man who inspired its design. I like its looks with the signature on the head and the way it sounds with the typical crystal-clear nylon response and a slight crunch on the low-end.
I would definitely buy it again and I'm actually planning to buy the 2008 model.
Excellent value for money (and even more so for me since I got it discounted). The small aging marks on the fingerboard varnish give it a charming touch!!!