Product: Tacoma DM16CE2
Price Paid: US $700 used
Submitted
09/17/2003
at
07:52am
by
Todd
Email: screamnjem77<at>aol dot com
Features
:
9
I don't know all the exact specs, but I'll try to list what I can. It is a solid top (sitka spruce?) with mahogany sides and back that are gloss finished. The binding is tortiose shell the also runs the edges of the neck. 20 wonderful frets. Cutaway and elctronics w/out a pre-amp. The bridge is rosewood and beautiful! There is also abalone purfling around the sound hole. I only give it a 9 due to the passive pre-amp and no eq.
Sound
:
10
Beautiful, crisp, clean and very balanced. It reminds me a lot of Martin models D18 and higher. Very impressive!
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
The action is perfect- no room for improvement. Not a single flaw in the frets. I installed EZ pegs that are made of brass and topped with abalone (to much the purfling) and I could not be happier with the overall sustain and tone!
Reliability/Durability
:
No Opinion
The body has a nice coat of gloss that seems pretty sturdy. There were a couple small pings in the top finish when I bought it but have yet to put any on it myself. I have only had it 4 mos so I can't say much.
Customer Support
:
10
Haven't had to talk to them other than place orders for a store and they were extremely helpful and willing to work with the store budget and not force us to buy 10 or more at a spot (like Taylor!!).
Overall Rating
:
10
I've been playing 18 yrs and have played Taylors, Martins and many other nice acoustics but have been extremely pleased with this guitar. I would buy it again if it was stolen! You can't beat this brand for the price- it compares with others that are more than twice the price. I highly recommend anything by this company!
