Just what you should expect from a Jazz/blues guitar... mellow, deep, soulful... not necessarily depressing but meant to be easier on the ears.

I just bought it not too long ago. Not too many people I know own it (or have ever ventured outside of the world dominated by strats). So, I don't have much of an idea to find something to compare it too. My model is used... the pickups and strings are custom, so that kind of curbs my experience from the original factory model... So far, no complaints. I gave it a 7 because I'm likely to be a little biased... time will tell.

Once again the strings are custom... i heard something about flat-line when they were lightly referred to. When your fingers slide from one fret to another, its practically unnoticeable. This I find to be most pleasing. Great sound quality no matter what I do with it. So far I have a hard time resisting the urge to fall in love with it.

I have no idea how old this is or how much it has been modified (customized, repaired, and the like). So there isn't much of a factory standard to judge from... to my knowledge. It seems to be pretty reliable. In the small amount of time I've owned it, nothing has even hinted to be problematic. There was a rattling sound I heard coming from inside the body when I first bought it... turned out to be a forgotten pick (who knew).

I bought this thing at a discount music store for a mere $180.00. I expected to find one or two possibly mistreated or overlooked gems somewhere inside the store for a low price, but I felt specifically drawn to this model. I had no choice but to take advantage of this opportunity. Plus, its hard enough trying to find a hollow-body period, let alone one for that low of a price.

Don't know, i haven't been put into a situation where I've had to contact them. Besides, I have to take into account the fact that there is some noticeable customization throughout the instrument.

Not too flashy but catches the eye when surrounded by racks full of srats, les pauls, sg's, and a few telecasters (if your particularly fortunate). Its simple but it leads you to believe that there is so much more to it once you hear it let loose. Think of it like the mature yet not too old man/woman. You can tell that it may look like its past it's prime, but there is a level of experience there that lets you know that your dealing with a real ladies man/cougar (whatever the case may be). There is a level of swagger that CAN NOT be ignored. Its still in its prime and can be expected to stay there if its treated properly.

Hobbyist/aspiring musician

rock/blues/jazz/occaionally metal

I have an original ES345. It has been a fear for some time that this guitar would get knocked over and damaged. I was looking for a less expensive guitar that I could enjoy without fear of it becoming damaged. I am very happy with everything about the guitar except the volume controls. They are not responsive throughout the ranges. I am playing this guitar thru a RP 200 and a Fender Super Reverb which gives me the sound I desire. I would recommend this guitar very highly for all levels and ever higher if the controls could be upgraded.

Country, Big Band, Gospel, Old Blues

real bluessound warm and smooth

The parts are pretty good exept the tuning machines they go out of tune to much.

i use it at home and i take good care of it, so on the road i don't know

on the scale price-quality (0 to 10) this one gets an 15 because it is very good value for money

i buyed this guitar from my guitarteacher

i don't care its just because the sound, but it looks pretty good anyway

hobbyist

jazz blues, (the slower things i

I actually like the sound better than my strat when using it for slower numbers, especially in the minor scales

The only gripe I have is with the switch placement, a little easy to hit while playing, but you get used to it

Always keep a backup, no matter what, Hving said that, i use this for everything now, it could be the novelty of having a new toy. The quality is excellent, this is made in indonesia, and someone must be standing over the production guys with a whip!

For the price, this is a great guitar

I dont know, havent needed it

I love the deep red, the grain is subdued but it sure shines under the lights

blues, older rock, learning bluegrass (its killin my fingers!)

The sound to this sounds alot more then the price tag which definitly makes me wanna have sex with this thing..

even though this thing is a blues/jazz guitar i find that aplying heavy/metal core music soudns great on this guitar...u get alot tone with this ... i play though a line 6 spider 2 that i got for x-mas and i fell in love with this guitar all over again after i heard it though this amp...if u liek the look...play the style...or paly any style get this thing before they realize the deal there giving u and its gone!

it just feels right in ur hands...u might have to lower the action alot casue i did but once u do its a dream (espically with elxier strings ;))

like i sadi they made a mistake on there part makign this thing so cheap so take advantage of this thing A.S.A.P.

didn't deal wit em so they get a ten till i do.

if ya like what ya see its even more sexy in person!

band member/active musician

alternitive/acoustic/metal/havey metal/metal core

First, i have played only acoustic for 12 years. Mostly vintage silvertone. Hey i had to learn about adjusting the pickups after i got this thing. One of the pickup plate/things that goes around the pickups was backwords. It has a medium to medium/light acoustic sound when unplugged; which means it leans alittle more to the electric side [alittle smaller body then others] I run it through effects and it sounds awsome [well for my style]. By the way... The pickups are interchangable with gibsons etc. I don't see the need thou.

ummm, i have never used one of those bigsby tremolas. i don't know if i would... but i might put one on there.

First off... in waiting a few months for one of these- i learned that there are actually two different models. they have the same name, but one is a lighter red stain [with a larger headstock having 2 lines of machine heads runnig parrelel]; and the one i got having a much darker red stain [with a much smaller headstock having 2 lines of machine heads nearly running into each other. [[ = or > ]]. It has a very very nice clear coat finish, thou it appears dark maroon unless it is in bright light. I am not experienced with the wiring in guitars like this, thou i have seen pickups on auction boards that have heavy wires with heavy shielding on them. This guitar has thin plastic coated wiring. Maybe a noise thing? thought i'd mention that- and why only a nine. ouch

by far. I have been payin bookoo for vintage acoustics. this thing is the bomb.

nope, but i want to still give this thing as close to an all around 10 as possible.

Its... slim and barebones. no fancy frills. nice nice deep red thou in the sun. over all- it will be on tv just like me. :)

I am the best :) i chopped the mountain down hendrix! :)RobJackson:)

Alternative/rock playin with fingers zep melodic etc.