Product: Terada 1200
Price Paid: @50 (UK pounds)
Submitted
08/01/2001
at
12:51pm
by
gjm
Email: gjm at iname<dot>com
Features
:
9
Lovely classical guitar with nice proportions. Easy low action and sweet balanced sound across the full frequency range. A little top-heavy because of the steel brace embedded in the neck, but still a delight to play. Looks like a spruce top with rosewood back and sides.
Fingerboard appears to be ebony but not true black, leaning towards
chocolate brown. I bought this in the late 1960's, in the UK and can't
remember the exact price. It sat unplayed for about 20 years then was resurrected as my interest in music returned. I can't complain about the construction quality, since it has no cracks or obvious signs of ageing.
Sound
:
8
Nice and sweet. A little light in the bass, but then this is no concert guitar. It suits a small intimate room.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
Super. Nice action, easy to play, almost plays itself. Tuning pegs are a little loose now, but no big deal.
Reliability/Durability
:
10
Still going strong after nearly 30 years.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
No comments on this since little information is available on the company.
Overall Rating
:
9
I've strummed a few of the really good names, like Ramirez, Contreras,
Estruch. It's not on their level but produces a sound and feel that I am totally happy with.
Product: Terada 1200
Price Paid: US $600
Submitted
12/30/2000
at
10:55am
by
Graham Boyle
Email: names at iafrica<dot>com
Features
:
10
This guitar was purchased in South Africa +- 30 years ago for a young girl and has been in a case for all this time.
Sound
:
10
Clasical
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
The set up location is not known.
Reliability/Durability
:
10
Seems to have stood the test of time.
Customer Support
:
No Opinion
I beleave that the factory is now part of Yamaha but not sure at this point. This model was one of just a handfull made and is a colectors item.
Overall Rating
:
10
I have been playing for 35 years and have an Ovation and a Washburn.
The Tarada is available for sale should some one be interested: mail me.
names@iafrica.com
