Monday, March 09, 2009
Hear it's Voice.
This guitar here is the Maestro ED-3. Elite dreadnought, model 3. Solid red cedar top with rosewood sides and back.
I sold this piece to a very friendly Filipino fellow, who also happens to be a very good player, who also subsequently became fast friends with me. He absolutely loved this piece, and so do I! Somehow, this particular piece just sings. It's very well-balanced, very nice and warm. The grains on the solid red cedar top is especially tight and even. And well, it just sings!
This little quirk is especially true among cheaper guitars ($500-$1000range). Same model, same everything, but there would be just one or two pieces that just outshines the rest. Not saying that the 'rest' are inferior, but just that certain pieces are exceptional and can rival guitars that are a few times their prices.
And that means you really have to try the guitar out. It's important to play it, and see if you can feel it. If it speaks to you, then it's the right one. That is I never recommend buying a guitar online, that is also why I cannot seem to understand how some people can take a guitar, lightly pick a few notes and then say that it's not the sound they're looking for. You have to play it loud, play it throughly, then you can truly hear the voice of the guitar. Then you'd know how it sounds and make an informed decision. If you can't play, don't be shy, just ask the guy in the shop to demo the guitar for you. I'd be glad to help, and I'm sure the rest of the crew would be more than willing to do so as well.
