Product: Lyle W-445
Price Paid: US $70-80
Submitted
03/18/2004
at
10:41am
by
Anonymous
Features
:
9
Mine is a 6 string accoustic given to me by my father, who bought it when he was 16-18, which would have been right around 1970. It has a total of 21 frets, the machineheads are all original and keep a tune perfectly. The entire body of the guitar is wood, no laminates, and the frame inside of the body is also wood, with the only exception being the dark brown woodgrained plastic pick guard. The neck has a nice even feel to it, and all the hardware is metal or plastic. The guitar has a red finish that blends into an orangish wood color toward the front of the body.
Sound
:
10
I play everything from rock to country on this guitar and the sound is incredible. The action is so easy, and the sound is nothing short of beautiful. I've thought about adding after market pickups, but I can't bear to cut into this guitar, so I will keep it as is and hopefully pass it down to my kids...maybe.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
Again, the action is incredible, the only flaws in the entire guitar are 35 years of play. There are a few dents and dings and some wear next to the pick guard, age has done nothing but improve her.
Reliability/Durability
:
10
Everything on this guitar is original and has stood strong for 35 years, so the only things I can see going bad on this guitar are the strings. There is one strap button on the bottom, that I use every now and then, but it's solid. I will always play this guitar weather just for myself or for a crowd.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
Only customer support I've ever had is asking my dad how to play certain songs/chords.
Overall Rating
:
10
I've been playing guitar now off and on for about 10 years, seriously getting into it the last 3 or 4 years. I also play a 6 string Ibanez electric, and have owned a 6 string electric danelectro and a 12 string epiphone. If this were ever lost, it could never be replaced. Whatever monetary value this guitar has, it will become a family heirloom to me. I love the sound it makes, the action it has and how nicely it keeps a tune. I've tried other accoustics, but I keep coming back to this one. The only time I don't play it is when i want to turn up the electric. If you have one, don't let it go.
