Product: Heatley GA7 1-0-1
Price Paid: US $2000
Submitted
03/26/2002
at
10:31pm
by
Thomas Ciampoli
Features
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10
Made in British Colombia, Canada. A superbly crafted Cocobolo neck thru with maple center, mahogony wings, a one piece solid flamed maple top. Matching flamed maple headstock. Asymetrical leaf shape headstock, double cutaway carved top strat style. Mahogony wings. 3X4 tuning configuration with gold locking tuners. Bone nut 1.93mm. 24 stainless frets. 25' fret board scale. Two custom humbuckers, 5 way mega switch, V/T controls. Custom wireing. Dunlop recessed strap locks. Side 1/4 ' side input jack. Custom purple burst stain with thick beutiful deep clear finish. Exelent neck profile, exeptional playability. Not chambered so a bit on the heavy side.
Sound
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10
In my band I am the only guitar player and I have to cover a lot of different sound. This guitar surpased every other guitar I have owned and used. The combination of the cocobolo, maple and mahogony, give this guitar warmth with deep heavy bottom, retaining a razorish bright high end cut thru tone. The out of phase in the #2 & #4 possition are reminisent of the vintage strat but with a wide spectrum of translusent overtones. Very versitile in sound varialtions.
Action, Fit, & Finish
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10
This guitar came final finished by the builder with my own string preference, and tuneing pitch. Pickups where adjusted correctly. THe bridge was a littel high. I brought it down myself two and one half full turns, with no buzzing or flat spots occuring any where on the fret board. The wood seems, placement of the on piece top , the abalone inlays, all in very nice alignment and symetrical. The finish blew me away, the purpl stained top with the clearcaot is just beautifull. Very deep richclear. The back shows off the wood work incredibly! Super, super job!
Reliability/Durability
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10
Not only does this guitar stand and deliver, its built like a tank, high quality parts, impecible attention to detail. Outstanding quality workmanship, guarantee this guitar to deliver years of flawless service. At $2000- + this guitar is worth every penny, nad more. An investment grade instrument! Scott Heatly Guitars have my highest regard! Get yours NOW!
Customer Support
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10
Scott gave me a full warrenty. He wored with me meticulousely ablut every detail, and aspect of the first step to the final finish work. Very friendly guy to deal with, and very flexible! Shipped in a Gator case!
Overall Rating
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No Opinion
Im 40 years old, playing since 7 years old. I have over 35 guitars, vintage fender, 80's to recent BC Rich , Gibson LP's. Andreas, Stienbereger. Marshall, Digiteck, Mesa Boogie. I love everything about this guitar. Im selling gear to finance another one I want built. A les paul style 7 string, e-mail for photos of this guitar!
