N.Ac.D! And it got better!

Big-G

So, I had been looking around for a decent but cheap acoustic that I could leave tuned to G in my studio, but had a Preamp fitted, so I could still use it 'live' when needed. And I spotted one such bargain, over on 'the tree' that fitted my potential needs to the tee! After much discussion with the seller through email, I went by this morning to take a look.... And this is what I got.....

Its a Crafter GAE18/N electro-acoustic featuring a solid cedar top, rosewood sides, and an LR Baggs Element pickup and LR-S plus Preamp. It sounds so nice, and thats with the rather dirty strings that are on it... I can't wait to get it fitted with a fresh set of Elixir's!

But it got better.... The seller also included some extras that I wasn't expecting, as he's going oversees, so just needed to clear stuff out, so I ended up walking out with a Capo, Boss TU-80 Tuner, guitar leads, wall hangers, a stand, two straps (one nice leather one), a handful of Plectrums, a string winding tool (that also cuts the strings afterwards) and a soft case for it! I couldn't believe my luck! It almost felt like I had robbed the poor fellow as I walked out with my arms full! What a guy! Anyway, these were all things that I'd been looking to get once I had enough spare cash to get some, so that saved me that trouble! Haha! So now, I need to decide whether to depart with my Epiphone FT-140 or not? Its kind of sentimental, but also kinda redundant, but has a great janglee sound for recording. What to do, What to do?!

Regards
G!

Reinhard

Very nice specs on that guitar and some cool extras. Sounds like you got a great deal. Congrats man, got a Baggs element in my J-45 and no complaints.

Seems with all your GAS of late, you better get your lady some flowers and take her for a nice dinner ?

Enjoy the new guitar!

Big-G

Thanks Reinard,

One of the things that surprised me about this guitar is that its Korean made. I'd have thought it was just another Chinese jobbie, but its not. I have to say the finish is really good, and the fingerboard inlays are also a surprise... I thought they were transfers at first, but they are in fact real wood. And the rosette also looks to be real wood, and not just a transfer, as I've never seen a transfer that can mimic wood grain like this!

Anyways, regardless, it's a stunning looking and sounding guitar, and I'm going to enjoy it for a good while I think?!

Regards
G!

RJN

Yet another fine piece of gear . Congrats , I must start looking at a decent acoustic.

Big-G

Thanks Man!

You can find the bargains if you look hard enough, and do some research when they do turn up before buying, and every now and then, a true bargain of note (like this one) pops up to be grabbed. You just have to be ready to grab it! I actually wasn't anticipating buying this guitar at first, as I had kind of settled on the idea that finding a decent acoustic was going to set me back at least R3k-R4k, which I just couldn't justify in one go for a second acoustic, but at the price the guy was asking for this, I had to make a plan! Literally, the day before this went up for sale, I had sold one of my other pieces of gear, so the timing was perfect!

I've still yet to treat her to a fresh set of strings, but I'll get them on when i get a chance!

Regards
G!

Norman86

Big G, you have a VERY understanding wife! haha!
Beautiful Crafter though! i love the neck inlays! really really cool!

Big-G

Indeed I do have a very patient and understanding wife, but I think I may have pushed the boundaries a little too far! I really need to sell the PRS SE soon, or I'll be in trouble I think?!

Wish me luck!
Regards
G!