Another Chinese cutaway, this one living up to the reputation of a low-quality cookie-cutter guitar
This is one of those cases where I just picked something up because it was available real cheap and I was curious to know how this particular brand played, being that I'd seen a ton of them for sale over the last 8 months or so.
Everything that I'd read about these cheap Chinese acoustic guitars being virtually unplayable was true about this box. Even with a new set of strings and a proper setup, there was hardly any projection at all and even a few dead notes along the 2nd and 3rd frets.
The body was also warped, raising up along the soundhole, even though the bridge was completely flat against the body. Avoid at all costs, in the same league as Harmonia and Ariana. If the difference between this and say an entry-level Yamaha is even $60, spend the extra cash. The only way you want to come across one of these is if someone gives it to you for free. I guess it looks pretty, at least...
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