This tribute to 1960’s Surf- punk axes actually seems superior to those few examples I’ve had hands on for that era, at least in terms of build quality. Mine arrived perfectly intoned. The stainless steel frets were beautifully dressed and level, no buzzing anywhere and the action nice and low. A great range of sounds using coil- split, I’m pretty sure that was a rare feature in the ‘60s. My first time using lockable tuners, they were very good for withstanding my vibrola dive- bombing and. Helping to stay in tune.
The elephant in the room is missing. I have zero complaints, this guitar would be phenomenal at twice the price. Yes, she’s a bit heavy, but not the heaviest I’ve handled by far. And more than anything else, oh my days she’s absolutely gorgeous in the stunning Candy Apple Red: website photos don’t do this paint job justice. She glows, she gleams, she dazzles- just by sitting there. The finish is simply perfect, I almost want to order one of the blue ones (and if you guys brought out a baritone in the blue, hint hint…!) just for the joy of it. I know the paintwork should be the least important factor, but if you could just see her glowing and gleaming, you’d understand.
Blues, surf, punk, country…and much more. A real hot cha-cha, thanks Thomann!
