I love it! It plays and sounds great. After about 3 months It did develop a very fine finish crack on the top in the center between the bridge and end pin area where the two pieces of wood are mated, but it doesn't affect anything. The wood has not separated, just a finish crack that is hardly noticeable and it hasn't gotten any worse. It was probably my fault. I have it hanging on my wall and I don't pay any attention to the humidity level in my room. Would I buy another? Absolutely!
@@ronmeinsler thanks for the response! I ended up ordering one shortly after posting the question here. Lol. I just have a good feeling about it. I've had spruce tops all my life and nothing fancy, my current is a epiphone ej200 ce which is wonderful but it's a beast. So have been seeking something more delicate and different. Was leaning towards mahogany, then went down a koa rabbithole. It's hard to find reviews online for this, yours is one of the only one. It was appreciated! For the price, the value seems equivalent to something I'd pay twice the price for here in Canada. As long as it survives shipping I'll be a happy camper. And if not, I'm sure I can resell it for what I paid. Thanks for the heads up on the finish crack. I'm terrible at keeping my hydrater filled. I'll probably buy a hardcase for it and baby it a little, at least at first. Lol. Thanks again and happy playing.
9 months later, how is it holding up? I've had my eyes on this for a bit, considering buying one. Worried about buying before trying.
I love it! It plays and sounds great. After about 3 months It did develop a very fine finish crack on the top in the center between the bridge and end pin area where the two pieces of wood are mated, but it doesn't affect anything. The wood has not separated, just a finish crack that is hardly noticeable and it hasn't gotten any worse. It was probably my fault. I have it hanging on my wall and I don't pay any attention to the humidity level in my room. Would I buy another? Absolutely!
@@ronmeinsler thanks for the response! I ended up ordering one shortly after posting the question here. Lol. I just have a good feeling about it. I've had spruce tops all my life and nothing fancy, my current is a epiphone ej200 ce which is wonderful but it's a beast. So have been seeking something more delicate and different. Was leaning towards mahogany, then went down a koa rabbithole. It's hard to find reviews online for this, yours is one of the only one. It was appreciated! For the price, the value seems equivalent to something I'd pay twice the price for here in Canada. As long as it survives shipping I'll be a happy camper. And if not, I'm sure I can resell it for what I paid.
Thanks for the heads up on the finish crack. I'm terrible at keeping my hydrater filled. I'll probably buy a hardcase for it and baby it a little, at least at first. Lol.
Thanks again and happy playing.