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Superb sound
Actually, I own a 2512E, but that is not present in the drop-down menu. The F-512 is a different ball game, over € 4000 on Thomann! I paid nearly € 500 for this - I think Chinese, but doesn't say - 12 string, and I must say that it is a truly great guitar, A full, rich sound, crystal clear treble and a warm bass and quite loud if you want it to be. I Had to make some slight adjustments to the bridge and the nut, but that wasn't a big deal. I've played 12 strings like Eastman which are more than twice the price of this Guild, but they are of equal sound and playability. The build quality is good, the finish is simple but sufficiently nice, but no frills. Which I don't need anyway. The built-in mini-amp does what you want it to do and is neatly tucked away under the top-blade, with two knobs for tone and volume, so the body has no big hole for the mini-amp, which contributes to the acoustic sound, and looks nicer too.
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A truly superb guitar, my favourite so far
A smooth fretboard, carbon re-enforced neck, 5-way switch plus pull-knob for even more sound varieties. You can make it sound like anything, from mellow jazz to funk to rock or metal. Light weight so super on stage. Never had so much great value for money. Beats my Gibson LP and Fender Strat. And no, Yamaha does not sponsor me, sad to say.
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Full and rich tone
Mine is actually a Valenciana, built somewhere in the late 70's. A fairly cheap model back then, but the Alvarez strings I use make it sound warm and rich in tone. Can be quite loud too. Don't know much about the wood, but definitely not plywood!
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Affordable and fairly decent Jazz model
Mine is actually an FA 65, headstock is different, but similar set-up. Works well amplified, acoustic only does not convince. I use flatwound 013 strings, that does add to the overall tone. Duncan Designed pickups it says, whatever the relation to Seymour is I don't know, but they do sound well. My first jazz model, hopefully not my last.
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Good old friend
Mine is a 12-string, which I've had for over 40 years. A fine medium priced instrument back then, guess they're long gone by now.
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Fine allrounder, great tube sound
I actually own an older V40 model, but more or less same specs as this one. Marshall has an iconic name and rightly so, I love it. Compact and loud if you want it to be, no hokus pokus, just good old rocknroll. Unique gain sound. I've been playing it for 35 years or so, quite reliable, had to replace the on/off switch once, but other than that a true joy.
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Well suited for use at home
I've haven't been using this one for a couple of years, because I was a bit disappointed by its on stage performance, but rediscovered it lately. Now I use it daily, it's nearly 20 years old I guess, but still holds its own nowadays. Endless possibilities, 8 speaker cabinet options, phasers, chorusses, flanger, overdrives, tremolos, reverbs, wahwah's, looper function, you name it. Sounds magnificent with headphones on. Presets from 1 to 8 and from A to F, plus 3 buttons, so about 42 presets, also you can add your own and edit as much as you like. I do struggle with volume-levels between two (solo vs rhythm) sounds though. But never failed me yet, reliable hardware.
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Great overdrive for rock type sound
Sounds great and has lots of possibilities to create your own custom solo or rhythm distortion. Best suited for classic rock style, not for HM stuff, but a great choice for many other styles and purposes. Be sure to get the Plus version with extra boost function!
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All rounder, good value for money
This is a 1989 Korean HM (heavy metal) strat, bought it second hand for about € 150. The neck is really good, feels better even than my USA Strat. Bridge humbucker is what makes is special compared to standard strat, great sound though I would not necessarily purchase it if you are really into HM (which I am not). Jack plug was broken shortly after I bought it, but got it fixed cheaply. Don't expect rare wood for the body, is probably some sort of ply wood, but light weight and the sound is better than one might expect. A welcome addition to my collection with a character of its own.
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How did you fix the jack that's my problem right now aswell
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I had it fixed, a local guy here helped me out, he had ordered the jack from the internet. 10 euros, that was all.
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Very good and affordable 5-string
Mine has a better looking natural finish. Active electronics give it loads of tone and sound settings. Plays really well. Bought it very cheap (Under 200 euros) from its previous owner many years ago, have enjoyed playing it ever since. Made in Korea, so build is immaculate.
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Great sound and playability
A very versatile semi-acoustic with the usual Yamaha perfection. Equals performance of other guitars twice or three times more expensive. Mine is a CPX8, but couldn't find a better picture.
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Reliable and versatile classic
I've had this SG since the eighties. Split coil function, so many different sound settings. The heaviest guitar I own, you really feel it's there after 2 hours on stage or so. I scalloped this one years ago, which I now really regret, should have left it the way it was. Action is super low, plays better than my Gibson LP. Not crazy about the pickups, I guess the SG2000 is a better choice in that respect. Mine has a cherry sunburst finish.
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Impressive LP MIJ copy
One of my favourites, though not the best Les Paul ever. Tons of charm, great sound, split coil versatility, weight relieved, only minor drawback is that it is a bolt-on neck so not set like a regular LP. Sounds beautiful, great playability, from the days when rock(nroll) was still king. Mine is a lovely vanilla white color with gold-plated (though time-worn) hardware. Plus, a great looker next to the reverse colored ebony Gibson LP I own. Looks nice on stage!
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Classic model not to be missed in any guitarist collection
Unique sound, and awesome looks, esp tobacco sunburst, plays well, but the neck (even though I scalloped it after careful consideration) is not as nice and smooth as the neck of my far cheaper Korean Squire strat. Plus unwanted humming when using heavier distortion, well-known issue. But other than the scalloping I plan to keep it as original as possible. Legendary guitar, needn't say more.
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Best Gibson LP value for money
Near perfect LP, plays like a dream, sound like it too. Split coil makes it very versatile. Best looking guitar ever imho. Weight relieved but no compromise soundwise. Only drawback is finishing of frets. Looks really nice, but when doing speed licks or bends on E-string, it might get hooked underneath the fret-end for a second. PS mine is ebony plus gold-plated hardware but that was not an option in the dropdown box.
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Fairly decent LP copy originally
This is originally an ebony Aria Les Paul MIJ copy, from about 1978 or '79. I have owned it since about 1982. Refurbished and adapted it in many ways, Ibanez Artist humbuckers, Grover tuners, different bridge, recently new neck. Not a great guitar, but my first electric and so dear to me.