[Acousticado]

To those who consider themselves not to be doubleneck kinda guys.....

I didn't consider myself one either. In fact, as a Chimaera owner since 2013, my chops don't do this guitar justice, but I'm working on it. Imo, standalone photos of the Chimaera do not accurately reflect its relatively low profile. Pics make it seem larger than it actually is. The body depth is only 3.5", and at 17" the lower bout is only about 1" wider than a GA. That bit of larger soundboard provides real good acoustic volume. If you've played acoustic wood doublenecks in the past, you know how heavy and unwieldy they can be. The Chimaera is not like that at all, unless the change to Gotoh 510 tuners and steel truss rods has caused imbalance that earlier versions didn't. I'd go so far to say that it snuggles nicely on the sofa. It is a game changer among doublenecks. Imo, it is great and fun like no other guitar. I can play songs originally written for 12, for 6, or for both (ala Stairway, Hotel, or jumping to the 12 for the chorus to add great tonal dynamics)...all in one lightweight package. Is it the best 12 string guitar among 12ers? Is it the best 6 string guitar among 6ers? No and no. But it's still REALLY good on both counts (likely better plugged in, which I rarely do), has the fun factor licked, and is the best acoustic doubleneck you'll ever play. Great bang for the buck. It's the one guitar I'd grab while running out of a burning building, or have on a deserted island. I winter in SW Florida from Canada. I take the Chimaera with me.

'Nuff said.