Product: Hofner HA-GA07
Price Paid: Euros 350
Submitted
10/06/2008
at
07:44am
by
Gero
Features
:
10
Grand Concert with cutaway. The top is made of solid spruce and the wood for sides and back is rosewood. Ultra-thin high gloss finish on the body, the neck is matt finished. Bone material for nut and saddle. Actibe PU system B-Band A3.2. Golden hardware. Scale: 64.8 cm, nut width: 45mm. Made in China, but German quality system.
Sound
:
10
The guitar has a full warm sound and it is loud enough for playing ballads before a small audience like in a cafe. I tested many guitars in this price rance and actually I bought an Art&Lutherie Cedar first, but I couldn't forget the rich sound of this model and I needed to get it few months after. It great for picking as well as for strumming.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
Out of the box the guitar was already ready to play after tuning. It made a good impression, nothing was missing. The tuning stays for days and weeks! Maybe you find remainings of glue or something inside but who really cares about that? The distance between strings and fretboard is perfect. It is so easy to play!
Reliability/Durability
:
9
The hardware is great and stays in tune, two solid strapbuttons perfectly placed. Compfortable to play while standing or sitting. It's not a tank, but it will certainly withstand many gigs.
Customer Support
:
10
2 years of warranty, customer oriented manufacturer.
Overall Rating
:
3
I'm playing for more than 20 years now. Besides my Art&Lutherie this one is my favorite acoustic guitar. I tried Yamaha CPX 700, Washburns, Ibanez and others in this price range. But tehere's nothing comparable! I fell in love with this great sound and the guitar gives you that wonderful feeling of having a reliable buddy with you. So, why paying more than 350 Euros?
