Well, here I sit with sore fingers after yet another session with this beauty. This is a fantastic guitar at a great price. It looks great, and the thinline body makes it easy to get to the strings...it's just closer to your body. The stock strings are decent, but I put some D'Addario EJ17 (medium gauge) on the guitar and it sounds amazing. Strings make a heyooge difference. I invested in a Super Snark electronic tuner and it's an easy and fun way to get a guitar in-tune quickly. I went down to .012 D'Addario Phosphor Bronze strings and this thing really sings with these strings. I tried 80/20 (that's 80% percent Bronze to Zinc) and I thought the guitar was too bright with these.
Because of the woods used; Nato wood for the body (a less-expensive Eastern Mahogany) with Spruce top and Rosewood fingerboard, the guitar projects very well...surprisingly so. It's not a full Dreadnought body, but it plays almost like one to my ears...and I'm a big fan of that Martin sound. I also compared this to a Simon and Patrick Woodland Spruce, and it holds up well. It's amazing that they avoided laminate in a guitar this inexpensive, assuming the Nato body isn't laminate.
The action is pretty good, and the strings aren't overly far from the neck, though some people have shaved down the bridge for a little easier action. Any good luthier can set this guitar up for you, or if you're the daring type you can do this yourself. Some have mentioned improving the pickup with a EQ 505R Pickup, which I may very well do myself.
I haven't tried the guitar in an amp yet, but acoustic amps are expensive! So far I like the Fishman Loudbox Artist, since it has real control over guitar and mic (in the same amp) and has a headphone jack. Yes. Headphone jack! This is a must when you live in an apartment or as I do, a townhome with shared walls.
This is an amazing value. I'm just a casual beginner guitarist getting back to guitar after decades playing other instruments. This guitar is gorgeous in appearance and it's quite easy to play, even for people with smaller hands like me. My guitar playing has really improved....and it's all because this instrument was both affordable and great quality that my interest in guitar-playing (and skill) has reached a new level. I'd happily buy another one if something happened to this one, and can heartily recommend it.
5 Stars!
Jameson Guitars Full Size Thinline Acoustic Electric Guitar with Free Gig Bag Case & Picks Black Right Handed
4.4 | 2,778 ratings
Price: 89.99
Last update: 10-01-2024
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Classic acoustic guitar design: This full-size 41" acoustic-electric guitar from R.W. Jameson features a beautiful design and exquisite sound. Shaped like a classic acoustic guitar, it has a durable wooden construction with a spruce top and basswood body.
Electric-acoustic versatility: The R.W. Jameson thinline acoustic electric guitar offers the option of various sounds. Unplugged, you can take advantage of the clean, raw, acoustic tones. Plugged into an amp, it produces a customizable electric tone with its on-board 4-band pickup/EQ.
Perfect for students and all levels: Whether you are a beginner or student, an intermediate guitar player, or a seasoned advanced guitarist, this guitar offers endless appeal. It is well-made and of excellent quality, ensuring a great experience every time.
Designed for comfort: This thinline cutaway acoustic electric guitar features the classic cutaway shape that allows for higher positioning and ample comfort. These features are excellent for coordination, making it easier to learn to play.
Sold as a complete kit: This guitar is part of a complete package. Included is a perfect-fitting guitar gig bag, a shoulder strap, an extra set of strings, three celluloid picks, and a cable.
Electric-acoustic versatility: The R.W. Jameson thinline acoustic electric guitar offers the option of various sounds. Unplugged, you can take advantage of the clean, raw, acoustic tones. Plugged into an amp, it produces a customizable electric tone with its on-board 4-band pickup/EQ.
Perfect for students and all levels: Whether you are a beginner or student, an intermediate guitar player, or a seasoned advanced guitarist, this guitar offers endless appeal. It is well-made and of excellent quality, ensuring a great experience every time.
Designed for comfort: This thinline cutaway acoustic electric guitar features the classic cutaway shape that allows for higher positioning and ample comfort. These features are excellent for coordination, making it easier to learn to play.
Sold as a complete kit: This guitar is part of a complete package. Included is a perfect-fitting guitar gig bag, a shoulder strap, an extra set of strings, three celluloid picks, and a cable.
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