Stands & Truss Clam 09 Truss Clamp

Advantages: Great guitar for the price
Disadvantages: Some items in the box are useless

...top heavy but so are a lot of very expensive guitars. Playable?? It's no good having a guitar that looks great, if it's not playable. This guitar is quite playable. When using the strap and standing up, as the guitar is slightly top heavy you have to hold up the top at all times, this isn't too much of a problem but can get annoying at times. The action (distance needed to push the string to the fret) is quite good, and can be adjusted with the bridge. The only problem being, like with most basses, that the strings then "buzz" or vibrate off of the frets. This is not so good and can be avoided by adjusting the truss-rod. Apart from that the guitar is reasonably playable; the tone and volume controls make it quick and easy to change the sound of the bass. Sound The sound is one of the most important things about buying a guitar... Read review

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Advantages: Well balanced tone,
Disadvantages: Prone to scratches

...thicker. I think most people of most ages would find this a comfortable fit, though perhaps young children would struggle with the size of neck. There are twenty frets (which is quite standard for an acoustic of this style) but I've never really been able to use anything beyond the 15th fret comfortably. It is of a medium body size and I find when sitting down it is comfortable and rests easily upon the leg. Reaching over the body when sitting can be a little difficult at times because of the thickness of the body, but I wouldn't say it is excessively uncomfortable. Anyone used to an electric guitar might find it a little disorienting at first, but given time I think most people would be able to find a comfortable position for themselves. I've also found this is only really an issue for me if I'm sitting down, once standing the position... Read review

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Advantages: Great looks and sound
Disadvantages: Hard to find cases

...ordered from down south, but it was well worth the wait. When I finally got my guitar and brought it home, I was shocked. It sounded nothing like what it did in the shop! It felt awful to play and when I played the bass strings, there was loads of "fret buzz". This is when the strings rattle against the frets. I was so disappointed. I took it back to the shop about a week later and a member of staff had a look at it. He said that the Truss Rod was out of alignment, and that it was the staff down south's fault for not setting it up properly. Who knows if they were just passing the blame but he sorted it and now it plays like a dream! ~ESP~ ESP is an American based company that operates internationally. They specialize in metal guitars and basses, but also have a few non-metal series. They Use many different and interesting shapes... Read review

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