Killer acoustic guitar....GASP! made in China???

[AmpliFIRE]

Yup...recently I picked up a used Alvarez Artist series AD70SC lightly used for $300. It has a solid spruce top and Rosewood (laminate) sides/back, bound rosewood board (I prefer ebony, but it wasn't a deal breaker)...and full gloss (can't stand when companies use satin finished bodies as it is not nearly as durable). I swear this guitar sounds and plays as good as the Taylor limited edition with solid rosewood b/s that I had a while back. It doesn't have that Taylor high end, but the tone is definitely more balanced. It's not as loud/boomy as the Martin HD 28 I had, but it could definitely hold it's own. The craftsmanship is great (no noticeable finish issues) and it play like a dream (after I set-up properly of course).

 

[Anonymous]

Remember back in the days, Made In Japan used to be crap, now it's second only to Made In USA
Some Chinese factories are getting better. I know people like stuff like the Squier Classic Vibe. Lots of garbage still though

 

[xzyryabx]

Remember back in the days, Made In Japan used to be crap, now it's second only to Made In USA
Some Chinese factories are getting better. I know people like stuff like the Squier Classic Vibe. Lots of garbage still though

and that is even debatable.
I personally believe the Japanese have had impeccable craftsmanship since at least the 80's and almost always opt for Japanese guitars, especially when buying sight unseen.

 

[Anonymous]

Remember back in the days, Made In Japan used to be crap, now it's second only to Made In USA
Some Chinese factories are getting better. I know people like stuff like the Squier Classic Vibe. Lots of garbage still though

and that is even debatable.
I personally believe the Japanese have had impeccable craftsmanship since at least the 80's and almost always opt for Japanese guitars, especially when buying sight unseen.

Well same here, I really like MIJ stuff
I was speaking more in a "general opinion" way, I think most will favor their good ole' USofA

 

[Mudder]

Blueridge and Eastman are both Chinese, and both really good.

 

[shgshg]

Remember back in the days, Made In Japan used to be crap, now it's second only to Made In USA

Lol, picked up a new Gibson lately?

 

[dr.underhill]

Remember back in the days, Made In Japan used to be crap, now it's second only to Made In USA

Lol, picked up a new Gibson lately?

amen.

 

[base341]

Blueridge and Eastman are both Chinese, and both really good.

I just picked up a new Eastman Dreadnaught acoustic guitar from a local music shop and am stoked with it.
I didn't want to dump a bunch on an acoustic not knowing if I'd be playing it much so I opted for the Eastman.
Ebony fretboard, spruce top all for about 700 bucks.. Love it..

 

[TrueTone500]

My Korean made Variax 700 plays incredibly well... Better than many USA made guitars I've owned.

 

[ke2]

I have a Parkwood (Cort) "open pore" dread with a Fishman SOB pickup system. Spruce top, mahogany sides, back and neck. Excellent guitar. I have no complaints about it at all.

 

[1meanplexi]

Remember back in the days, Made In Japan used to be crap, now it's second only to Made In USA

Lol, picked up a new Gibson lately?

+1!!!!! see my thread, WTF Gibson. Maybe Gibson will move operations to China !

 

[EdMan57]

My solid wood [spruce/rosewood] Chinese built Epiphone Masterbilt acoustic/electric is well made and sounds superb.I like it every bit as much as my American built Martin DM.


Ed