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djedail
Published on 08/30/10 at 11:12
Value For Money :
Excellent
Telecaster guitar shape manufactured in Indonesia, signed "Greg Bennett".
Fixed bridge,
handle 22 frets (not 21),
2 microphones and a simple double (Duncan Design)
5 position selector,
2 pots (1 volume and tone)
Available in blue, red and black (mine is black).
Before inserting the plug and turn the amp, it is imperative to remove the screwdriver and allen key!
Originally, nothing is resolved and the finishes are charged to the customer.
I had to "grind" burrs from plastic nut, adjust the height of the pickups (especially to fill the huge power difference between lipstick and double), tighten all screws and nuts for mechanical relax slightly sleeve to prevent the strings do verge on the frets and adjust the string height at the bridge.
Briefly, after a bit of violin, you get the expected result ...
UTILIZATION
I bought new almost two months ago. So once you have spent a little time to adjust and that real strings have replaced the son fishing fitted as original, we get a very good guitar for a small fee (250 € in a music store) .
I had the time to use it in rehearsals and live, I can confirm she is very nice to play, with a thin neck and quick. on the other hand it is rather heavy and I had to invest in a strap that hangs because it is not well balanced (if we loose, it tends to "nose dive "...).
SOUNDS
I play several different styles (pop, rock, funk, blues, country, ...) and she does well in all situations. I was not surprised the dynamics and the sound of the pickups, although I intend to replace them in some time. Clearly as saturated, it is precise. Between lipstick and twice, we go round the warm and rhythmic clapping to solo with a lot of fun.
I play on a Peavey Studio Pro 112 (65W transistors) with a few analog effects, it works pretty well.
OVERALL OPINION
Overall, the value is correct. I tried some more expensive models from other manufacturers and this Samick has really nothing to be ashamed. You just take the time to do its settings (and especially to know them) ...
So for now I have no regrets and I would do the same choice.
Fixed bridge,
handle 22 frets (not 21),
2 microphones and a simple double (Duncan Design)
5 position selector,
2 pots (1 volume and tone)
Available in blue, red and black (mine is black).
Before inserting the plug and turn the amp, it is imperative to remove the screwdriver and allen key!
Originally, nothing is resolved and the finishes are charged to the customer.
I had to "grind" burrs from plastic nut, adjust the height of the pickups (especially to fill the huge power difference between lipstick and double), tighten all screws and nuts for mechanical relax slightly sleeve to prevent the strings do verge on the frets and adjust the string height at the bridge.
Briefly, after a bit of violin, you get the expected result ...
UTILIZATION
I bought new almost two months ago. So once you have spent a little time to adjust and that real strings have replaced the son fishing fitted as original, we get a very good guitar for a small fee (250 € in a music store) .
I had the time to use it in rehearsals and live, I can confirm she is very nice to play, with a thin neck and quick. on the other hand it is rather heavy and I had to invest in a strap that hangs because it is not well balanced (if we loose, it tends to "nose dive "...).
SOUNDS
I play several different styles (pop, rock, funk, blues, country, ...) and she does well in all situations. I was not surprised the dynamics and the sound of the pickups, although I intend to replace them in some time. Clearly as saturated, it is precise. Between lipstick and twice, we go round the warm and rhythmic clapping to solo with a lot of fun.
I play on a Peavey Studio Pro 112 (65W transistors) with a few analog effects, it works pretty well.
OVERALL OPINION
Overall, the value is correct. I tried some more expensive models from other manufacturers and this Samick has really nothing to be ashamed. You just take the time to do its settings (and especially to know them) ...
So for now I have no regrets and I would do the same choice.