Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend w/ Narrow Undersaddle Pickup Review

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(More customer reviews)Great mic, and great buyer experience! It was shipped almost instantly and I could track it all the way long to the delivery place. Also was cool to check the updated status of the item during the travel.
The mic is in perfect conditions in my hands.
Has a clear sound and it works great both mics, the pickup has a strong signal and the acustic mic is also great becouse it gives a brighter sound, but have to be careful not to set the volume high to avoid couplings!.


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The Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend acoustic pickup/preamp system puts the amazing capabilities of the Acoustic Matrix system onboard your guitar! The Ellipse Matrix Blend combines the world's best-selling undersaddle pickup with the Ellipse Blend to give you incredible tone at your fingertips. A flexible gooseneck condenser microphone and volume, blend, and phase controlsgive you the sparkling, transparent sound and control of an Acoustic Matrix pickup with the unique and expressive character that a microphone provides. Now you don't have to compromise your onstage sound! Once installed, the Ellipse Matrix Blend is nearly invisible. Available in Wide and Narrow configurations.Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend Narrow Features: Unobtrusive onboard blender system Acoustic Matrix pickup in Narrow 3/32" (2.3mm) Custom-designed cardioid condenser mini-mic with gooseneck optimizes placement on the guitar's "sweet spot" Ergonomic design puts slider controls literally at your fingertips, to maintain a natural playing position Unique, patent-pending neodymium magnetic mounting system for easy installation Switchable Natural I or II voicing to accomodate all guitar body sizes and performance situations Accomodates most round sound holes from 3.875" to 4.125" in diameter

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Rode NT5 Matched Pair of Instrument Condenser Microphones Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, I am an audio engineer in training, I recommend these pencil (cigar) condenser microphones to ANYONE. From live sound, to recording, to whatever. I only tried them on acoustic guitar (AB configuration) so far but they sound so warm and full. I've heard them on some drums as overheads and they sound pretty amazing, check out some videos on youtube. I bought them refurbished, but there's nothing wrong with them thankfully. Very little hiss. Plus, they get a 10 year warranty. Make sure you register BOTH microphones on rodemic.com since they have different serial numbers. Not sure what else to comment on other than these are great microphones at a great price. Can't go wrong with these in your microphone collection!

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The RODE NT5 is an amazing, 20Hz-20kHz condenser microphone with low noise specs and full frequency response. The NT5 is ideal for recording acoustic instruments, drum overheads, cymbals and live performances. The compact externally polarized microphone employs a 1/2 inch capsule and an active J-FET impedance converter with bipolar output buffer.Details include a heavy-duty cast metal body with a satin nickel finish and a cardioid polar pattern. The NT5 requires phantom power and includes a WS5 custom windscreen, RM5 stand mount and the ZP1 zip pouch. Available as a Matched Pair For applications that require a single or stereo X/Y mic setup, the RODE NT5 is an excellent choice. The NT5 matched pairs come supplied in a custom carry case with windshields and mounts. Rode NT5 Features Externally biased condenser Gold sputtered 1/2 inch capsule Heavy duty satin nickel plated body Surface mount circuitry Low noise Full frequency response AmericanMusical.com is an authorized dealer of Rode products.

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Copley CA-7 Review

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(More customer reviews)Once in awhile while during research on a product before you buy, you come across a GEM. Well for guitar owners, this is one to add to your collection.
The company is family run in Nashville, TN and is trying to get thier name out by producing outstanding but affordable products for new musicians and professionals alike. Backed by great one-on-one customer service and support by an AMERICAN company who could go wrong? I say, lets support the small businesses of america.
I have a Copley CA-7 that I will never give up. Here's my summary. SOLID WOOD CEDAR TOP, SOLID WOOD BODY, AWESOME BUILT-IN TUNER WITH A SIMPLE BUT ELEGANT STYLE TRADITONAL BODY. Sounds great. Check thier website. Call em. Don't overlook them.


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Features:Solid Cedar Top. Solid Mahogany Back. Solid Mahogany Sides.Rosewood Bridge. 20 fret Rosewood Fingerboard. Sealed gold tuning keys. Tortoise Machine Heads.Steel reinforced adjustable neck. This custom guitar is 100% solid wood top, back and sides. It is the highest quality craftsmanship you will find anywhere.

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Fishman Ellipse Matrix Blend w/ Wide Undersaddle Pickup Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this pick up! It sounds great and the microphone is a wonder change! Nothing negative to say! We play Contemporary Christian music. Put this into an Epiphone Jumbo. Installation was not too difficult. Did it myself. Had to drill the hole at the strap button a little larger. I made very little change to my saddle to adjust string height and had to drill a small hole in the bridge.

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Combining the very best of Fishman's popular Acoustic Matrix undersaddle pickup and proprietary Ellipse blending system, the new Ellipse Matrix Blend produces exceptional amplified tone and installs without any major modifications or cosmetic defects to the instrument. The Ellipse Matrix Blend's design features the Acoustic Matrix pickup in a choice of wide, narrow, and split pickup formats. The system is complemented with a high-quality flexible gooseneck condenser mini-microphone to provide enhanced tonal reproduction through blending. Most importantly, the Ellipse Matrix Blend can be discreetly mounted inside the instrument's soundhole for quick, easy access in a way that is virtually 'transparent' to its appearance.

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Ovation CC28 Celebrity Super Shallow Acoustic-Electric Guitar - Honeyburst Quilt Review

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(More customer reviews)i picked up this inexpensive acoustic/electric for playing at worship. I've owned electric acoustic guitars in the past and was very excited to find a slim roundback guitar that has good, reliable and consistent sound. It sounds good with or without the amp. The strings that came with it were a bit 'horsey' so I replaced them with lighter/brighter strings. It's quick to tune and holds tune well in inclimate weather.After three months, I decided that I like it enough to get rid of my electric guitar altogether. I'll probably upgrade to a more expensive version from Ovation -- I like it so much, I'm kind of wishing I had bought one of the upper-end models now.

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The Ovation sound. The sound that made the acoustic guitar a viable electric instrument is now within everyone's reach. Center-soundhole. Rosewood fingerboard. Built by Ovation's Pacific-based subsidiary, it benefits from the same USA-made Lyrachord body as its more upscale American brothers. The CC28-HBY Celebrity features a super-shallow cutaway body shape with a flamed maple top. Features a 25 1/4" scale rosewood fretboard with abalone micro dot inlays. Other features include a walnut bridge, 1 11/16" nut width, inlaid abalone rosette, gold tuning machines and the OP4BT preamp. The OP4BT preamp offers +/-12dB control over the bass, midrange, and treble frequencies for great tonal flexibility. It's on-board tuner is easy to use and helps you stay perfectly in-tune, even when using open or non-standard tunings.

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Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin - Cognac Burst 6-string Acoustic Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)While I was at my local music store looking for a new accoustic guitar, I was introduced to this amazing guitar. This was the first time that I had ever played an arch top and I fell in love, and what amazed me is it plays and feals better than an expensive accoustic. The old arch tops were big and bulky, very expensive
and had very little low to mid range sound that accoustic players have come to love.
While researching this guitar I found that this very guitar was a labor of love for Mr.Godin. He wanted to re-invent the arch top and did he ever!
This guitar has a big accoustic guitar sound. Has an incredible low,mid and high tones, it is thinner than most arch tops and has a great price. This has the true vintage spirit but with all of the modern tone and playability that a guitar player loves.
This baby comes with a single coil P-90 pick up,
Canadian wild cherry back and sides,
silver leaf maple neck,
adjustable floating bridge,
custom french "style" polish on the body,
1+ tone-1+ volume finished of by those classic top hat knobs,
16"FINGER BOARD RADIUS
24.84" scale
1.72" nut width
and an awsome, feather light molded guitar case.
If you love accoustic guitars you should take a trip to you're local music store and take this beauty for a test ride I promise you wont be let down. And if you love to play a traditional arch top I think you will be very suprised at what The Godin guitar co. has accomplished.



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The Godin 5th Avenue brings you back to a time when the archtop acoustic guitar reigned supreme. With the soul of a 1950's archtop, the 5th Avenue is a true vintage spirit of yesterday with today's level of modern playability. With more projection & volume in the low/mids than traditional archtop acoustic guitars, the dynamically rich tone of the 5th Avenue makes this sophisticated instrument a dream to play, but not a nightmare to pay for. The Godin 5th Avenue now makes the affordable North American archtop guitar a reality! From Alt-Country, Delta Blues, Slide, Jazz to Rock, the 5th Avenue can really deliver both acoustically and electrically. The new Godin Kingpin P90 single-coil pickup delivers all that classic, vintage tone with presence, clarity and a little attitude thrown in for good measure! Made from Canadian Wild Cherry, the body of the 5th Avenue features a molded arched top and back, as well as an adjustable bridge, classic f-holes, contoured high-gloss headstock, floating pickguard and cream binding. Also, the rustic beauty of its Custom Polished Finish creates a gorgeous satin sheen reminiscent of the French polish of the 19th century.

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Washburn D10 Series Acoustic Electric Cutaway Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered this guitar as an upgrade to an older, starter Washburn guitar that I absolutely loved, though I probably should have taken better care of it. When I ordered this new guitar I didn't expect anything more than another great Washburn guitar.
Holy crap, I opened the box only to find that it came in an awesome hard case! Nowhere on the page when I ordered did it say it came with a case. It's a very nice, Washburn hard case, with a sweet felt or something inside. That was a very pleasant surprise indeed.
Aside from the case, this guitar also has a great built in pickup. I had to play a show the night I got the guitar and it sounded great. I did replace the strings with some better ones. The strings it came with sounded okay, just a little light and weak, especially when the guitar was plugged into an amp. With some new strings it sounded and played great.
The pickup has a great built in tuner. I've heard others saying the guitar doesn't stay in tune very well, though I haven't had that experience. I have kept it in it's case when I'm not playing it and like I said I put new strings on.
Overall, the action on the guitar is great. So smooth and easy to play. The build quality is way better than a lot of guitars that are way more expensive. The sound of the guitar is very full and rich. The case was a bonus.

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The cutaway acoustic/electric version of the World's Best Selling Acoustic Guitar earned the distinction with superior craftsmanship, tone and value. With increased playability from its deep cutaway and with the addition of the WT-92 tuner/preamp system, we created a truly professional guitar at an affordable price.

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Seagull Coastline Cedar GT QI Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been playing my trusty Seagull Coastline GT for years and it is an excellent instrument. Hand crafted in North America (Canada) by the Seagull guitar company, this guitar is on par with American made Martin's and Gibson's as far as quality and sound.
I prefer the cedar top acoustic guitars because I think they have a warmer and mellower tone for the lower end, but also sound great with clear ringing high notes on the upper end. It also just keeps sounding better with age.
Overall, this is an excellent acoustic/electric guitar that sounds equally as well unplugged as it does through an amp. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quality made, but affordable, acoustic or acoustic/electric guitar.


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In addition to the new compound-curve bracing system, the Coastline Cedar Gloss Top features a Custom Polished Finish and it's about the same thickness as our semi-gloss treatment but buffed to a high luster. This is truly a great breakthrough in that the guitar has the added responsiveness provided by an extra light finish along with the great looks of high-gloss.

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Breedlove Atlas Series Studio C250/EO Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Natural) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been looking for this guitar for quite a long time through guitar centers all across the U.S. Finally guitar center found me a floor model but couldn't bring the price down...they were rude and all around very unhelpful. But I saw this on amazon thinking it may be too good to be true, when in fact it was the answer to my prayers. The guitar was shipped fedex for free and arrived within days of my order! Much earlier than I would've expected! The price is significantly better than anywhere else and I haven't been able to put it down since it arrived! Kudos Dragon Music! Thank you for restoring my faith in mankind!

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Breedlove Atlas Series Studio C250/EO Concert Acoustic-Electric Guitar (Natural)

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Takamine TAN16C Dreadnought Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Gloss Natural Review

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(More customer reviews)Beautifully constructed and finished, amazing sound either acoustic or plugged.
This guitar is wonderful, just 2 weeks playing and it works very well. The woods give you a bright tone but sweet at the same time, the balance between bass and treble is wonderful. Very comfortable to play either with your fingers or with a pick.
When you play it acoustic it sounds incredible but when you plugged it is when you find its real value, the preamp itself sounds good but when you include the on board tube on the chain the sound is huge, sweetly compressed as only tubes can. No more boomy bass on a guitar, you can understand every detail. I have even played on some concerts with it and everyone at my band is amazed. Nice choice. I made an extensive research and found this like the one I was searching for... now that I own it, I can proudly say that I was right.
Recommended!!!

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The new TAN16C SuperNatural Series guitar features a solid spruce soundboard voiced for players who appreciate brilliance and ambiance as much as depth and richness. Feel its acoustic power right through the solid rosewood back, scallop braced and calibrated to enhance the broad range of the soundboard. Features the new CTP-1 Cool Tube Preamp. This on-board tube preamp features bass and treble tone controls, semi-parametric midrange, a second-source input and blend control and a chromatic tuner. Comes with a fitted hardshell case. Specs: Body Shape: Dreadnought - Rosette: Abalone - Top: Solid Spruce - Inlays: None - Back: Solid Rosewood - Sides: Rosewood - Fingerboard: Rosewood - Electronics: CTP-1 - Tuners: Gold with Amber Pearl - Scalloped Bracing

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Gibson AJ Advanced Jumbo Guitar, Vintage Sunburst Review

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(More customer reviews)As far as I'm concerned, this is exactly what acoustic guitars should sound like. You might find more silky or strident highs elsewhere, or more punchy lows from an old martin, and there are plenty of other guitars that excel at one particular element of timbre and tone (though you'd likely pay much more for them), but the advanced jumbo is the complete package! Balanced, delicate, powerful, and resonant, with enveloping depth and richness. Everything comes through clearly, no dominant strings or chords. The tones are nicely complex without getting confused or muddled. The neck is on the thin side which some people may dislike, but it's not anemic. Binding over the fret ends was sloppily finished between the heel and soundhole, and the plastic bridge pins and strap peg seem a little cheaply made, but both are easily remedied. Looking at it, it's about like you'd expect a $2000 acoustic to be. Close your eyes and play, and those little things are quickly forgotten. Beautiful. You can't come close to this kind of sound without paying a heck of a lot more.

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A re-creation of the limited-production original that has been a collector's item since the late '30s. Features a hand-selected Sitka Spruce top; '30s-style rosewood open-slot vintage bridge; mahogany neck with rosewood fretboard, inlaid MOP arrows, and Gibson logo; vintage firestripe pickguard; and solid Indian rosewood back and sides. Its notable tone and projection are credited to special top bracing, its long scale, and sloped-shoulder body. Includes hardshell case.

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Martin D-35 Dreadnought Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)again played by the greats
johnny cash and elvis
list goes on
everything about this guitar is perfect
i consider this the mercedes of all guitars


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Martin D-35 DreadnoughtThe D-35 was introduced in 1965 in response to a shortage of Brazilian rosewood stock large enough to finish 2-piece Dreadnought-sized backs. The resultant three-piece back -- triangular center wedge and matching outer "wings" -- follows a centuries-old tradition among European and Spanish luthiers of building multi-piece backs. Martin's three-piece back design is especially striking. Extra wide bindings, bound ebony fingerboard and ebony bridge add to the distinctiveness of this model; but the appeal of the D-35 is more than just visual.Tonally, the three-piece back produces a particularly strong bass, making the D-35 ideal for rhythm playing. To accentuate the treble, Martin uses lighter 1/4" top braces which give the D-35 its characteristic warmth and balance.

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Sierra SD33 Acoustic Guitar Set-Sequoia Series Review

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(More customer reviews)Very good product. Seller shipped item fairly slow but, I received it in great condition.

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The Sequoia series captures the heart of the majestic, evergreen trees that line the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The combination of the mahogany body, rosewood binding and spruce top achieve a warm, rich tone. Created with a traditional guitar shape, this acoustic dreadnought guitar offers a powerful, resilient sound that captivates audiences.The conical shaped 12th fret inlay is designed to emulate the power and strength of the Great Sequoia tree. This Guitars Features :Spruce Top. Mahogany Back, Sides And Neck. Rosewood Body Binding, Fingerboard And Bridge. Wooden inlay Soundhole And Rosette. Tortoise - "Sequoia" shape Pickguard. Nickel / Silver Frets. Pearlized Dots w 12 Fret "Sequoia" inlay Fret Markers. Diecast - Chrome, ComfortGrip Machine Heads. Black with White Dot Bridge pins. Chrome / Metal End pin. Chrome (at heel) Strap Button. Gloss Natural Finishes.

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Martin SWDGT Sustainable Wood Series Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)this guitar is a cannon! huge clear ringing sound. not super boomy like other martins but this guitar is a killer value! buy it, it will love you

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The Martin SWDGT from the Sustainable Wood Series features a solid Sitka spruce top, certified solid cherry wood back and sides, mahogany neck, and a certified katalox bridge and fingerboard. The neck has a low profile shape and an adjustable truss rod. Appointments include pearl dot inlays and a natural satin finish for enhanced tone. Includes deluxe Martin hardshell case ($100 value).

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Washburn WD18SW Acoustic Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)Great Guitar for a reasonable price . This is Clean sounding guitar ,not to mention beautiful. A poor mans Martin . I look for value and this exceeded my expectations .

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Hi-grade Sepele back and sides along with a solid Sepele top give the WD18SW a brilliant, responsive tone. The neck is made of genuine Mahogany with a 20-fret Ebony fingerboard. Grover 18:1 gold-tone tuners insure tuning stability. Final touches include a tortoise color pickguard, Abalone rosette and a uniquely styled Ebony "Butterfly" bridge.Gig Bag Included.

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Takamine G360S Dreadnought Sold Top Acoustic Guitar Review

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(More customer reviews)I am not an expert, this review is based on my observations and comparisons with other guitars that I tried out in the store. This is a dreadnought guitar, might be too big for those of smaller stature. It has a solid spruce top with rosewood back and sides, which probably accounts for the great sound and resonance. It has a glossy finish with abalone inlays and rosette, really looks nice ! I tried the Ibanez AC30NT and the Yamaha FG720S. The Yamaha didn't sound as resonant as the Ibanez or the G360S. The only downside is it's pricey compared to the AC30NT (hence, the 4 stars).
It is my opinion that guitars are very personal. You need to sit down and play a few chords on it and play the same chords on the other guitars to arrive at a fair comparison. Note both left and right hand positioning and see which is most comfortable to you. If you decide on 1 model, see if you can try out other guitars of the same model. You might be surprised they may sound different, too !

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Made to Takamine's strict specifications, G Series instruments represent exceptionally good value. Takamine Guitars are crafted from the finest handpicked tonewoods, hand-crafted by expert luthiers, all providing players with an unmatched excellence and surprising affordability. Play one today and you'll play one for a lifetime. The Takamine G360S features a dreadnought body made from rosewood back & sides with a solid spruce top. Also features a rosewood fingerboard with abalone snowflake inlays and gold & pearl tuners.

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Epiphone AJ-500M Masterbilt Collection Advanced Jumbo Guitar, Natural Satin Review

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(More customer reviews)Recently traded in a 4 month old Epiphone Chet Atkins model for this guitar. Also have a Martin D-16RGTE Premium and this guitar sounds better! Our band plays bluegrass about 2 times a week at local pubs,etc. It gets lots of use and sounds great using a condensor microphone. Also gets a lot of looks due to the "old-timey" look. This guitar has a great feel,almost familiar. Great case included! The only issue is the hygrometer always reads "70". If that worked,I would rate it at 5 1/2!

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The Masterbilt AJ500Mis an amazing value, all-Solid wood, Solid-topacoustic with clear-as-a-bell tone. This guitar features wide- X 30's style scalloped bracing design inside a sloped shoulder Solid Mahogany bodywitha Solid Sitka Spruce top,Rosewood bridge and fingerboard, Bone nut, Bone saddle. The Mahogany neck is set with hide-glue into a hand-fit, dovetail neck joint. The body finish is super-thin for maximum acoustic resonance and tone. An heirloom, professional qualityacoustic guitar for a very modest price.

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