Product: JB Player JB-EA-20 Dreadnaught
Price Paid: US $200
Submitted
10/10/2005
at
08:15pm
by
Mark Johnson
Features
:
6
Made in Indonesia, 20 fret acoustic guitar. Acoustic/Electric with Tone and Volume control. I believe it's a solid spruce top with mahogany sides and back. The fretboard is ebony and The neck looks like Mahogany also. The laquer gloss finish is very tough and shiny. The body is dreadnaught style with a cutaway. I'm pretty sure it has x style bracing on the top. Came with a soft case and strap which I have lost.
Sound
:
6
With decent strings this guitar has a warm sound with decent sustain. It sounds very tinny in every amp i've plugged it into, so I'm led to believe the electronics are very poor quality. It sounds very similar to a decent quality Martin I've played.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
4
The action is good, not amazing. There are a few flaws in the finish and wood, and the plug for the amp cord comes out of it's hole really easily. I also had to re-solder the wires into the same plug probably due to it coming out roughly once. In general the guitar is set-up decently.
Reliability/Durability
:
8
The tuners are pretty hardcore, if it's tuned right it will usually hold its tuning for three to four days without going out at all. If I play really hard then it will lose its tune in about two days. The finish is very durable, though the guitar has sustained some nicks from poor handling. I would feel confident bringing it to a gig without a backup.
Customer Support
:
5
I bought this guitar from a local guitarshop named Noteworks. They've been really nice about providing assistance and small items (like bridge pins) when mine have worn out.
Overall Rating
:
8
I've been playing since 2002, I have a small gorilla amp that I use when I want it to be loud. I play with medium to hard picks, and medium strings. I've been amazed actually by the quality of guitar I got for the price. I love the sound, because it reminds me so much of Martins. I really wish it had better electronics.
