Product: Charvel 625D
Price Paid: US $199
Submitted
12/04/2002
at
08:29pm
by
Rob
Features
:
7
Decent entry level acoustic/electric.
This is essentially the same physical guitar as the 625C but without a few of the asthetic features, (tuners are just chrome, no gold plate, body inlays aren't as fancy, etc).
Purchased in '99.
MADE IN KOREA, INTRODUCED IN 1992, DISCONTINUED 1997
PIEZO PICKUP
1 ACTIVE PREAMP WITH VOLUME, TREBLE, MID, BASS(94-95). VOLUME, TREBLE, MID, BASS, PRESENCE(96-97)
SPRUCE TOP, MAHOGANY BACK AND SIDES
MAHOGANY NECK
ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD
COLOR:METALLIC BLACK
Came with good quality hard case.
Sound
:
7
This is my first guitar, and I've been playing it as a straight up acoustic off and on for the past three years. Typical camp-fire sing alongs, learning chords, and strumming along to my favoirite Pink Floyd tunes, etc.
Tone is fairly bright, and it plays plenty loud for a small group without amplification.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
5
Action is a bit on the high side. Playing bar chords is virtually impossible, but still usable and good for toughening up one's fingers. I'll get it adjusted one of these days.
Even without the frills of the 625C, it's still a very attractive guitar, and you won't be able to tell the difference unless you get up close. Fishish is of good quality and durable.
Reliability/Durability
:
9
Guitar is very durable. The thing can take some serious abuse without showing it. Black finish is very tough, and doesn't show wear easily.
I've been playing it for 3 years without major issue.
Customer Support
:
3
You can't even read anything about this guitar on Jackson's website. Tried emailing them with a question and got no response.
Overall Rating
:
8
For the price, you certainly can't go wrong. Very good value for a guitar to get started with and not have to replace a few months in.
