Product: Magnum Opus J-600
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
11/21/2007
at
01:17pm
by
Taylor
Features
:
10
J-600 Magnum Jumbo with the nicest East Indian Rosewood back/sides I've ever seen; coupled with a tight-grained Sitka Spruce top that sounds better (if that's possible) every day. One piece hand-carved Mahogany neck that's satin finished and plays like a dream. Neck profile on this is perfect for my taste. Also, has custom 18:1 nickel tuners w/handmade ebony tuning buttons. Very tasty triple wood short vine inlay starting around the 12th fret and heading south. Beautiful rosette with hand engraved Koa leaves.
Sound
:
10
Beyond description. If you are a player, you can make this thing sing like no other guitar I've ever experienced. Perfectly balanced and rings forever, yet maintains this angelic-like clarity without unwanted overtones. Absolutely the best sounding Jumbo I've ever heard, played or recorded with. It's leaps and bounds beyond anything in it's price point. Actually, it surpasses anything in any price point that I know of. If you play one you will never go back to anything else.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
Flawless finish and setup. The action and intonation is perfect. I installed under saddle pickup and was amazed how perfect saddle slot was cut. The pickup sat perfectly flush with bottom of slot for equal string volume. This is rare. I generally have to smooth/level out saddle slots with any acoustic I install under saddle pu' in. The workmanship throughout on this instrument is a sight to behold!
Reliability/Durability
:
10
I've put my J-600 thru the ringer playing in all temps at both indoor and outdoor venues. I've even played those dreaded cold and wet gigs and this thing has never let me down. It always exceeds all my expectations.
Customer Support
:
10
I can't say enough about customer service. Very friendly, enthusiastic and full of knowledge. They are the best!!!
Overall Rating
:
10
If lost or stolen I would be devastated. I've never been so happy with an acoustic instrument in my life. I can't wait to pick up another MO - if I can find one for sale.