#16
|
||||
|
||||
It looks fine to me. Alvarez makes a good guitar, enjoy it. I have an Alvarez AP66SB, fun guitar to play.
__________________
Barry My SoundCloud page Avalon L-320C, Guild D-120, Martin D-16GT, McIlroy A20, Pellerin SJ CW Cordobas - C5, Fusion 12 Orchestra, C12, Stage Traditional Alvarez AP66SB, Seagull Folk Aria {Johann Logy}: |
#17
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Hope this helps. I'm also from Buffalo, NY.
__________________
Current: 1952 Gibson J-45 - Schatten HFN passive / Fishman Matrix Infinity 1983 Washburn Timber Ridge Custom - Fishman Onboard Prefix Premium Blend & - Schatten HFN passive 2016 Gibson J-45 Standard - Fishman Onboard Prefix Premium Blend & - Schatten HFN passive backup Tonedexter & Sunnaudio Stage DI 1990 Yamaha FS-310 Past: 1995 Martin D-28 2015 Eastman E10SS |
#18
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Basically you're saying it's not just the materials, but process, art work, and sales volume. I guess that makes more sense. Still though kind sucks you have to drop about a grand to get what's considered a "real" guitar. I thought about doing that and getting a guild D140 or d40, but I'm saving up for a professional quality old time banjo. The high end alvarezes or even mid range, I haven't seen much of being sold in Israel. The market is more limited here, with mostly cheap instruments or high end, with Lil in the Middle. My AD70 came with a hefty gig bag, but I'm planning on getting an abs case, just to keep it safe at home. What's your thoughts on case vs gig bag? I imagine the neck needs support it it will warp over time |
#19
|
||||
|
||||
The neck will be fine in either a case or gig bag. I like cases because they are more air tight than a gig bag. I keep my guitars in their cases during the drier winter months and each guitar has a sound hole humidifier.
__________________
Barry My SoundCloud page Avalon L-320C, Guild D-120, Martin D-16GT, McIlroy A20, Pellerin SJ CW Cordobas - C5, Fusion 12 Orchestra, C12, Stage Traditional Alvarez AP66SB, Seagull Folk Aria {Johann Logy}: |
#20
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
In central Israel it's fairly humid near the sea, and never freezes in the winter, so I don't think humidity is an issue. In the South in the desert it probably gets very dry. |
#21
|
|||
|
|||
I don't think you have to spend a grand for a reasonable guitar. I even said, at $350 the guitar you got is an amazing value. I have a Gibson J-45, worth maybe $1,200-$1,500, a Martin D-15, worth maybe $800-$1,000, and the Alvarez AD610, worth $200-$250. These guitars are comparable in many was. The quality difference between them the sound and playability, not as different as their monetary value. I like the Alvarez for many reasons, and the Martin & Gibson for different reasons. Hard to say which one I really like the best, they are just different, each better in some ways, not so much in others.
The projection of the MPA70 is good, for the size. It's not a dreadnaught though, of course, and won't project like one. |
#22
|
|||
|
|||
This one is definitely all on you.
Ask yourself these two questions. 1. How much do you like the guitar? 2. If you act quickly, return the guitar, how likely is it you can find the same discontinued new guitar at another store, even online? If you really like the guitar, live with the small inperfections. The larger issues are covered by your new purchase warranty. If you are just luke warm about the guitar and the imperfections will nag at you, return it. Begin a new quest. |
#23
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
Yeah I miss just being able to drive 5 minutes to Guitar Center on Niagara Falls Boulevard and have huge selection with professional staff. They don't have music box stores here. I like the guitar. I think I'll just enjoy it, it's definitely got that change of pace from my s6 seagull that I wanted, and think about getting that Guild D40 in a few more years Though I will say my s6 came I near perfect condition, there a few imperfections I've found owning it for nearly 3 years and even then you almost need a magnifying glass to find them |