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Cargo vs. Journey OF660
Anybody out there have a preference between CA Cargo and the Journey OF660? I'm particularly interested in how they sound though an amp. Your thoughts?
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I have no experience with the Cargo but the OF660 shines amplified. They use a proprietary SBT pickup system that is similar to the K&K. K&K is my preferred pickup system so I'm used to it and have found the OF660 to be a great guitar to use plugged in.
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I have played the Cargo (not plugged in) and it's a great little guitar. I think the scale feels a little on the small side when going up the neck, but if you regularly play with a capo or smaller scale instruments then that shouldn't be a bother. I ended up getting a Lucky13 instead of the Cargo when I was looking (in 2014).
I am considering getting the OF660, so I am following your thread with interest. I am hoping it's close enough to the Lucky13 that I can use it for traveling and take advantage of the folding neck design. Currently I am traveling with my X20. It works and is tough enough that I don't worry about environmental damage too much, but its footprint is a little cumbersome at times.
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Although I have an OF420B (Pau Ferro version) rather than the CF Journey, it has the same pickup system mentioned by Methos1979 (btw - the year I got married, so I could probably be his/her dad! ) and it does a more than credible job plugged in. Also, the 24.5” scale doesn’t require much adjustment, and with a 16” radius and 1.75” width at the nut, I actually find the neck much more comfortable to play than my Martin 000-15.
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I play P&W about once a month. Rehearsal is always on a day that I work. I tend to work from 0430 to 1800 or later in rehearsal days. Fearing that I will be late if I go home, I have brought my OF660 to work. Stashed it under a desk. And it’s ready to go. I plug and play....and we are very loud. The pickup in mine works fine.
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Hi all,
Curious on this myself. I have a cargo but my last trip through Asia they would not let me take it onboard (had to sneak it as much as possible) so ended up costing me a few extra $$ which brings me to the OF660. I've heard mixed reports on the quality of the bag, bit bummed out the frets aren't stainless steel too Soundwise I'm guessing the OF600 might be more powerful due to longer scale and slightly bigger body size. Plan on using it with a tonewood amp....just wondering if the passive would be fine or need to upgrade? (compared to the Cargo which has a 9V pickup but not the best body to put the tonewood amp on due to the curve) I might even keep the cargo yet but its so hard to tell what airlines will let you take on a guitar now....post COVID who knows!!! I'm always spooked with the tonewood brace and airport security as well...any experiences here? |
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The Journey is a great sounding CF guitar but it does come across a bit compressed/ quiet. The built in compression is actually welcome to my ears as it tames some of the brightness CF guitars are known for. It is a very warm sounding CF guitar. The relative quietness is one of my complaints, but I've found that LaBella Silk and Steel 710M and Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze help it along some- preferring the tone of the LaBellas. I have used a Tonewood Amp in the Journey before and it works great with the passive proprietary pickup- no issue whatsoever. In fact it sounds really good! I sold the TWA though and never flew with it, and yes, they may look at you cross-eyed Regarding flying, the OF660 has gone on several flights with me with zero issues. Nobody even gives me a second glance, but I also pay a little for early boarding to insure the guitar stays with me. |
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