My New Guitar: A Review
About two months ago, I received a guitar from Michael Thames. This guitar is my very first “concert” guitar. Before it, I owned a Kenny Hill new world model and a cheapo Washburn classical. I never really suspected that a guitar could make a big difference in my playing, but it did. I had outgrown my Kenny Hill, and it was past time for an upgrade. A better guitar made me a better guitarist.
The Thames guitar is extremely responsive, and has a fast attack. It can sound sweet or growly depending on what I need, and its dynamic range is outstanding. Trebles really sing out and the basses are throaty and well separated. The guitar wins in the playability department as well: the neck profile is great, and the big frets make it very easy to play. One of my favorite things, though, is the arm rest on the body. It makes my right arm very comfy. The guitar, in addition to sound great and playing well, is gorgeous. The rosewood on the back is beautiful, so is the cedar top. I really like Michael’s rosette as well. The guitar is a complete package: the clarity, projection and volume I was looking for combined with great playability and looks. Frankly, it’s just fun to play.
pretty good look a the rosette
