Product: Arbor Voyager
Price Paid: US $56.00
Submitted
05/09/2004
at
09:53pm
by
steve
Features
:
10
single cutaway...sort of a cross between a telecaster(top) and a les paul(bottom) body, with some features not seen on either of these classics. dark, transparent finish on a maple body with hollowed chamber going behind both 4-coil motherbucker humbuckers. one 3 way switch and 2 mini toggles. one for top and one for bottom of both humbuckers. gibson style 3+3 mahogany neck with 22 medium jumbo frets, grover tuners and a Brass Nut that adds to the sustain, immensely. 2 volume and 1 master tone controls. made in japan, circa 1977-83.
Sound
:
10
this has it all. fender bright, glassy tones to rich, full sounds depending on the mini toggles' positions. the hollow chambers behind the humbuckers add to the sustain, as does the BRASS NUT that this sucker came with. if you can cut a brass nut for your guitar, do it. it will be an upgrade you won't regret. this thing has more sustain than jenna jameson, coming.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
this thing was set up with good intonation. but, it is 24+ years old. action is good and low and the pickups were ready to go, with the motherbuckers higher under the lower gauge strings for better high end.
Reliability/Durability
:
No Opinion
time will tell on that one. i have had her for a week.
Customer Support
:
1
the company that imports arbor is out of richardson, texas and they aren't exactly cooperative. i live in dallas, so it is just a local call. but, they weren't helpful, at all with any information on the voyager. and they have been distributing arbor since the early 80's, when they had a deal worked with randy rhodes and other metal guitarists. i also own an arbor shark, which is a 2 humbucker strat. good, inexpensive instruments...but, you are on your own, here.
Overall Rating
:
10
this guitar is a killer and i am glad i didn't let this sniper asshole buy it off of me after the auction for $120.
