We visit World Guitars
World Guitars
We took a trip to World Guitars, what an amazing shop for guitarists.
As you know we have have been helping review products, here are a few video's showcasing their shop and product lines.
Enjoy and when you call them tell the guys you spotted them on Guitarist Hub.
Acoustics:
PRS Heaven:
Vigier:
Gibson:
Martin JC-16RGTE Aura – First impressions
JC-16GTE
Martin JC-16GTE
I have played this for a couple of weeks now so wanted to put down some first impressions.
Specs:
- Solid Sitka Spruce top
- East Indian rosewood back and sides
- 20 frets
- Polished gloss finish
- Fishman Aura electrics
Price: £1699 (with hard case)
In use this is a dream to play, the neck reminds me of a 50's Les Paul, the tone is well rounded and the onboard Fishman is excellent (even has a tuner).
Its a jumbo size but the cutaway is deceiving and makes it feel smaller, its a great strummer but works well with fingerpicking.
G | H rating so far 5/5
New Guitar for review – Martin JC-16 GTE
Martin JC-16
Review coming soon, thought I would let you know what ones are coming up in the future.
Bought from Jeff at World Guitars (http://www.worldguitars.co.uk), check out the site for all your high end needs.
World Guitars
Larrivee L-03E – Review
Larrivee L-03E
Specs:
- Mahogany neck
- Canadian Sitka Spruce sound board and bracing
- African ebony fretboard
- Mahogany back and sides
- L.R.Baggs Element Notch system (electric)
- Case
The first thing that strikes you about this acoustic is the quality of the finish, this is an unfinished top, back and sides and the wood really shines. There is an amazing attention to detail which shows throughout this instrument, from the guitar itself right down to the case.
Playability
Unlike a lot of acoustics that I have played the neck is quite slim and feels more like an electric than an acoustic. This is one of the thinnest neck profiles on the market today and will suit most playing styles, very comfortable for hours of playing. The electrics are very accessible and all the controls are well laid out:
Electrics
Sounds
This is a real strummers guitar and sounds tight and LOUD when unplugged, when you need to use the electrics they don't disappoint.
Overall
- Finish 5/5 No faults or QA issues
- Sounds 5/5 cant fault it plugged and unplugged. Lots of volume and the sound carries in a small room or a gig.
- Value for money 4/5 an expensive entry level for Larrivee but its a quality instrument that will last for years
G | H rating 4/5