Feature:
the bigsby is a work of art. im not sure how much the sound is affected by the single f-hole & wing, it doesn't project itself accoustically, but the sound quality is awesome.
Quality:
beautifully made and totally comparable to gibsons & fenders in quality (as you esp players already know). The exceptional flame maple top is perfectly matched, the grover tuners are smooth as silk and the guitar keeps its string tension well from day to day. the hardwear is flawless and let's face it...the thing looks like a cadillac!
Value:
This IS (in my huimble opinion) the BEST guitar under 1000 bucks right now. I've been playing for 40 years, I own six or seven guitars, i wasn't looking for one when i saw this but ive wanted a bigsby equipped axe for some time now so...booom!
Desirability:
maybe its just because its a new love affair but between my les paul studio, american faty strat and this...this just beats the crap out of the others. it's kind of sad, many people will not be able to get past the flambouyant appointments to experience or appreciate the true quality of the instrument. you are rather flambouyant yourself if youre even looking at this guitar.
Sound:
crisp, chimey and slightly jangley at lower volume. the seymour pro2 alnico's soar when cranked up and along with the maple top the sustain is 'paramount'. Somewhere between a les paul and a gretch (duo jet).
Ease of Use:
set up nicely as is. the action & intonation are perfect right out of the box.
Support:
No past experience
Overall:
hey, i got the cherry (blem, for a few extra bucks off) but now that i've played it for a few days i'd do it all over again for full price! it plays beautifully, but then, it's an esp, what would you expect?
I just went back and realized i've marked everything "the Best"
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