Product: Tacoma DM8C-E4
Price Paid: US $675
Submitted
04/08/2001
at
08:39pm
by
Steve
Features
:
9
(Same as the basic RoadKing with a Fishman Prefix Plus pickup and EQ)
Solid Sitka Spruce top
Abalone soundhole trim
Tortoise bound body
solid Mahogany back and sides
Slim neck with low shoulders for comfortable play
Rosewood fingerboard with medium jumbo frets
1.75" nut width
Graphtech nut and saddle
"Voiced Support" bracing system
Clear satin pickguard
High EQ controls mounted to a clip in feedback buster
Fishman Prefix Plus
Active preamp with volume, notch, low, high, contour, brilliance, frequency and a phase switch paired with a Fishman piezo-electric film pickup.
Sound
:
9
Very strong sound. Good in a live situation through a direct box or acoustic preamp. It is excellent mic'd in a studio setting. Mic placement gets creative due to the offset soundhole.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
7
The action was set very low and the neck changed a bit during the first 2 months of play. I had a local guitar tech adjust the neck three times in the first 3 months. On the third try, we installed a shim under the nut and all fret buzzing ceased. The action is still low and extremely easy to play. I know that others have had concerns in fit and finish area, but my guitar was detailed nicely. Intonation is great, too. It is so nice to play a guitar that is in tune no matter what fret you play on.
Reliability/Durability
:
9
After 6 months, everything is still as tight as day one. Live sound and studio engineers will love you for getting this guitar. Very little EQ is required to get a great sound. Sounds great and stays tuned. I do recommend a humidifier, though. It's a lot of guitar for the money ($675) and should be treated like a fine instrument.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
Overall Rating
:
10
The Fishman Prefix Plus is an excellent match for this guitar. Even though it sounds great unplugged, it is even better through a PA. The offset sound hole makes the center of the top very rigid, producing a loud output. As a result, I have a lower stage monitor level because the acoustic resonance is loud (no feedback either!). I would recommend this guitar to anyone. Go for the pickup versions of this guitar. You appreciate the versatility.
