Product: Aria A-693 Acoustic
Price Paid: US $105 used
Submitted
02/14/1999
at
06:08pm
by
Mike Norris
Email: marshallui<at>hotmail dot com
Features
:
7
This is a basic drednought acoustic with the basic features. Laminated top, back, and sides (mahogany) with a rosewood fretboard. Cheap exposed tuners, and an adjustable bridge. It has a sunburst finish, and black pickguard.
Sound
:
10
I bought this guitar used over the Internet, and it is about 20 years old so the guitar is broken in. The sound is very balanced and even. I bought it to complement my electric, and play stuff from acoustic blues to rock on it. Very versatile sound for an acoustic. There was some string buzzing when I received it, but I had the nut adjusted, and the frets refitted. This solved the buzzing problem. Two thumbs up for the sound!
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
7
This is a cheaper model acoustic, but the action is tremendous. I have ripped out some of my best solos on this baby, and the neck and fretboard are very comfortable. This is a used guitar, so there are a few nicks and dings. If I had bought this thing new, I would say that it would have had a lovely finish. The guitar is made sort of cheaply, but this does not detract from the playability of it.
Reliability/Durability
:
10
It looks to have been to hades and back, so I would definitely say this is durable. Reliable? Barring a broken string this will play forever!
Customer Support
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No Opinion
NA
Overall Rating
:
10
I have been playing about seven months and already own an electric. This purchase has allowed me to play at parties and by myself with out worrying about noise levels. This was a great value at 100$. The sound is great, and it plays very easily. If you can find one of these babies, pick it up. Talk about bang for the buck! If it were stolen, I would probably try to find another one. It doesn't sound as smooth as a Martin or Taylor, but the sound it puts out is just as balanced. If you want a good used guitar, don't look Aria over. The best thing about it is that it is so easy to play. I smile every time I pick it up...
