Product: Cheri/Chevy N-9CE
Price Paid: 4500 (danish crowns)
Submitted
06/05/2005
at
09:57am
by
Tore Dencker
Email: tore at basun<dot>dk
Features
:
9
Bought in 1995. 14-fret cutaway dreadnought with pickup system (3-band equalizer and volume control). Solid spruce top. Hexagon pearl inlay on fretboard. Also rosette pearl inlay. Bronze tuners. Definitely a very beautiful guitar.
Sound
:
8
The guitar is quite loud and has good treble. Bass and middle, however, less distinct and full. I play a lot of James Taylor, Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Stephen Duffy, The Barenaked Ladies. So...both finger-style and strumming.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
8
Action is very high, which I've only begun to take notice of. ;-) When I first bought it, I just played it without knowing anything about high or low action. I've learned since then...!
Otherwise the guitar has been a great companion for the last 10 years, playing at home, with bands, in studios, on records, etc. It has suited my needs up 'till now.
Reliability/Durability
:
9
The guitar still looks great, and nothing has been changed yet. I've used it for live playing many times without problems.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
Haven't needed repairs yet.
Overall Rating
:
9
I've been playing for about 15 years - 10 years with this guitar. I love the simple and beautiful looks. There are a few cosmetic features, but no too much - very tasteful. I've only compared it to my friends Seagull S6, thinking my guitar had a more full and rich sound. But this might have to do with the strings, since I use heavier strings, change them more often and I'm more selective than him.
Next week I'm getting a Martin D-28, so naturally the Cheri will now be a backup guitar - but a very good one at that...!
