Product: Gadotti Guitars ElectroKing
Price Paid: UNKNOWN
Submitted
08/19/2009
at
01:56pm
by
Mr. Jammers
Features
:
9
Great guitar. Mine has Lollar Imperial Humbuckers with cool chrome rings and a Bigsby. Body thickness is like a PRS or Gibson SG or Firebird which hugs the body. Nice fret work and great vibe for a new guitar. It is something like new world meets retro. Cool stuff and thick honest sound. Snappy with bing!
Sound
:
10
Lollars do the trick. I think they make the best pickups. Pots are quiet and the Bigsby is build tuffer than a Harley Davidson. All of this makes for a nice sustain and control for the player.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
Tung oil finish is smooth and nice to the touch. I like this better than a high gloss finish where I am wiping off fingerprints every time I turn around. The wood work is definately Luthier quality with the laminations being seamless. Bam to the fit and finish!
Reliability/Durability
:
10
Just got it and can't say anything looks like it could fail. It won my confidence and I plan on playing out with it often.
Customer Support
:
10
The Luthier Jeanfranco Gadotti is listed on their site and he could be contacted any time. It is good to see a company who is not to big for their britches. I wonder how long Ken Parker answered his phone before they became too big. Catch them while they are small and attentive to every detail. Also, I haven't had to call, but I bet I would get a response.
Overall Rating
:
10
It is good to play something that is "uniquely it's own." The ElectroKing is not just another want to be style. It is an cool and worthy of a spot on my wall. The hardware cost would represent 1/2 of the cost of the total guitar because no expense was spared in making the sound be the true attraction.
