Product: Crafter FA-820EQ
Price Paid: Indian Rupees (20,000 (approx 400 USD))
Submitted
02/24/2002
at
10:41pm
by
TMK
Email: tkhajotia at hotmail<dot>com
Features
:
9
Probably Korean built, Ashwood top, just as it says on the Crafter website. 22 frets, etc etc. Fair amount of controls, played well through the amp at the shop, haven't plugged it in since. Fast neck for an acoustic, smooth wood. Good overall workmanship.
Sound
:
9
Sounds good for strumming and picking, played some GNR, Clapton Unplugged, etc, sounds great. Also does justice to classical pieces (romance d amour, etc). Has adequate twang for acoustic solos such as patience and layla.. Not excessively bright, pleasing on the ear. I played it through a pignose 7-100 before buying it. Sounded spectacular. Has 4 settings for sound, bass treble, etc
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
8
No flaws as such, but strings 4 and 5 did go through a period where they buzzed when played open. Sorted itself out just as quick. Top has been laminated somewhat, but the has a nice finish, looks very seductive when I am trying to get some work done... So I have to pick it up.
Reliability/Durability
:
7
It doesn't give me vibe of being a hard ass guitar like an Ibanez for example, so I would always treat it with extra care. It's quite a light guitar. The finish may just wear if I strum too hard and am not careful. It's barely a month old though, so I should give it the benefit of the doubt.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
Haven't, probably won't.
Overall Rating
:
8
I have been playing about 5 years, own 2 classicals (yamaha and no name) 2 electrics (yamaha pacifica and a copy of an SG) and play through a pignose 7-100 when inclined. I am happy with this guitar, in that it serves its purpose of acoustic satisfaction. If it were stolen my wallet would rear up and bite my ass, but other than that, I'd get by. It's too light for an acoustic, but the workmanship is awesome. But this guitar isn't going to win any medals...
