N.Ac.D. :) Couldn't resist this one!!

Big-G

So, I had been considering getting an acoustic with a spruce top since my Yama CPX8 and Crafter GAE18n are both Cedar tops, just to get that different voicing. As I have been seriously impressed by my Crafter, I started looking into the Crafter line of acoustics at what was available....

I was then 'informed' of a clearance sale that was happening, and that a particular one I'd been looking at would be available at a super great price, so I had to make a plan.....

The plan succeeded, and here is the fruit....

This is the Crafter 40th Anniversary model 'PG-Maho plus' Pegasus model. Specs are pretty impressive...

Solid Englemann Spruce top. Solid Mahogany back, and laminate Mahog sides. LR Baggs Element pickup and DLX Preamp. Pegasus MOP inlays.....

It also came with a nifty deluxe gigbag, which I have to say I am very impressed with!

All in all, this has proven to be a really nice sounding guitar, and has exceeded my expectations. The action is a little high for my taste at present, but once I sort that, I cannot wait to spend a lot of time with this beauty! The tone is totally different to the cedar topped ones I have, and has a much brighter 'presence' to it, as could be expected of the mahog/spruce combination. Now my only issue is selling off all the gear I'm aiming to part with to repay the missus for my spending spree!

Regards
G!

Norman86

Very nice Big G!
Enjoy it gear-a-holic! ?

Big-G

Thanks Norman!

Yes I am indeed a Gear-O-Holic, but I'm addressing that, and starting to settle down with what I have, and clear out what I don't need or gel with. Don't forsee any new additions for a good while now. Perhaps a few pedals here and there, but not much else, but I never say never! ?

Regards
G!

Kush

Beautiful guitar, G, Congrats!

Big-G

Thanks Kush.

I spent a bit of time with it today sorting out the action. Conversing with Mr. T, he informed me that the Crafters are usually fitted with some plastic shims under the saddle. Sure enough, when I removed the saddle, there were two shims in place. I removed them, but still felt the need to sand down the bridge saddle a little further. I do like a pretty low action though.

After removing the shims and doing the spot of sanding, I refitted the saddle, and strings, then tuned up. After letting it settle for a short while, then re-tuning one further time, away I went and played for a good 30 minutes before stopping for another coffee!

All I can say is that this is proving to be a very nice guitar indeed! The action is nice and low, and it now plays rather splendidly! The tone is fantastic, and I am finding it a lot more responsive to touch, and can control dynamics somewhat more than with my other acoustics.

All-in-all, I'm a very happy man!
Regards
G!