Product: Lucida Artista LG-715 Price Paid: US $259.00
Submitted 09/30/2004
at 09:58pm
by Anonymous
Features
:9
Brand new 2004 Lucida Artista LG-715. Hand made in Spain. 19 frets.
This guitar has a solid cedar top. Beautiful inlaid rosette.
The sides, back and neck are Mahogonay. Nice wood body binding.
Classical/Spanish concert acoustic(nylon strings of course).
Lyre end, pearloid button tuners.
Ivoroid(?) nut and saddle.
Came with a nice Hardshell case.
Sound
:10
The solid cedar top and mahogany sides make for a full, rich maybe even warm/dark sound. My classical instructor from the local university was extremely impressed with the sound quality from a guitar in this price range.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:10
The action on this guitar is correct for classical style. I believe, but not for sure, 3/16" at the 12th(?) fret. I also trust my instructor on this detail seeing as I have never measured it myself.
I can say that it feels great. If you've never played a classical, the neck seems fat at first, but again this is correct for this style of guitar. Finish also excellent.
Reliability/Durability
:10
Classical guitars, in general, are very sensitive to tempature and humidity. I try to take good care of all my axes. This model is hand made and is of high quality construction. Y
Customer Support
:10
I haven't dealt with the actual Lucida Artista people, they are in Spain. But, my dealer (surfcity music) has been fantastic. Even if you don't buy this model, they have a nice variety to choose from and I got a great deal(259.00 through ebay with hardshell case).
Overall Rating
:10
First I'd like to say that I think the other two revues of this product were too low even with 8's and 9's in there.I've been playing guitar for 20 years. I shopped for 3 months. I played Yamaha, Carlos Robelli, Ibanez, Fender(in the $200-$350 range) before I bought this model. It has been a fantastic guitar. Every experienced classical player, even my insructors(Maestro's no less) have been shocked when I told them what I payed for this guitar. And it came with a hardshell case!
Check this out: List price $495
Avg. walk in music store price $350
SurfCity everyday ebay store price $309 (great buy at this price!)
My price with hardshell case $259!!!!!!!!
Product: Lucida Artista LG-715 Price Paid: US $201
Submitted 08/20/2002
at 02:51pm
by Anonymous
Features
:7
It is a Spanish-made guitar, 19 Frets. It seems to be a solid top. The neck is made of Nato (?) wood, a type of mahognany. Unsure about the top, spruce? Also, the neck and headpiece are really, really classy looking. It is a lighter wood, with a laquered finish, and ends looking alright. The fretboard looks like you should put some wood oil in it, although I personally am afraid to.
Sound
:6
It is a good classical guitar for a beginner. The tone is decent enough (more of a full sound than rich or bright), and has good volume, although it lacks in trebels. As can be expected.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:8
The action is good. The tuners are not great, but suffice, I think, at least for me.
Reliability/Durability
:9
This seems built to last. I'll grant it that. We'll see over the next two years.
Customer Support
:No Opinion
Overall Rating
:9
The intonation is not great. It can probably be adjusted, but for a serious player, you'd want it to. All in all, it is an excellent guitar for such a low price. The bridge is simply unattractive, but the purfling is well-designed and looks fine.
Product: Lucida Artista LG-715 Price Paid: US $200
Submitted 02/02/2002
at 12:33pm
by sgd
Features
:7
Acoustic classic guitar. Year: 2001? Spain, said to be handmade by seller, but not listed on tag. 19 Frets, unmarked. Said to be solid cedr top and mahogany back & sides - seems accurate. Lighter colored mahogany neck with rosewood frets and veneer at top. Strings mount on a black painted (beech?)wood that detracts from the overall look.
No name tuners that seem adequate. Cedar top shows flawed woodgrain and there is a lowspot in the clear varnished top.
No bag or case.
Sound
:No Opinion
Action, Fit, & Finish
:No Opinion
Reliability/Durability
:6
Very light weight (surprisingly so) but seems well built. Minor mismatch in decorative veneers. Probably just fine for controlled flaminco and at home playing
Customer Support
:5
Bought on E-bay (from Arizona comemrcial retailer, $200), so no warantee or support attempted.
Overall Rating
:8
I am inexperienced. I also have a fat strat (Squier) and acoustic electric (Fender). Overall, I think this instument is an 8 , due to its fabulous sound - both rich and great volume. With [3] nylon strings it is especially easy on the fingers.