Stratguy
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So, I decided to explore whether there was a significant difference between solid top/laminate guitars, and all solid wood guitars. So I headed to the local music store to do some research with their Taylor guitars. Now I have an Alvarez Artist Series with a solid Sitka top and Mahogany laminate sides, and I find the sound incredible, but I was curious if it could get any better than that. After playing the solid wood Taylors, I could tell that there was a difference between laminate body and solid wood body guitars, but it was going to be tough for me to justify the $2500 pricetag for the difference in sound. Then the salesguy told me about a couple of solid wood Takamines on the other side of the store - one of which he likes to play whenever he gets the chance. So he shows me a Cedar top model, and it was nice, but not quite what I heard in my head as "my sound." So, I tried the other solid wood Takamine - the Glenn Frey Signature Model - and wow! It has a solid Spruce top with solid Rosewood back and sides, and the tone is very even across the spectrum. Glenn Frey wanted a guitar that replicated his number 1 guitar, an old Takamine with solid spruce top, and laminate Rosewood back & sides, so it's a no frills (as far as eye catching appointments) kind of guitar that's all about getting a tone that cuts through the mix in a band situation. It has nice clear, but not overpowering lows, and strong clear mids and treble tones. I was so blown away by the sound of this guitar went home with me today as an early birthday present. Alright, enough talk. Here are the pictures:
This case even comes with a strap for carrying it on a shoulder
Every label in the Glenn Frey Signature Model guitars is hand signed by Glenn Frey.
This case even comes with a strap for carrying it on a shoulder
Every label in the Glenn Frey Signature Model guitars is hand signed by Glenn Frey.
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