I was searching for some info on my CV-1 and found this forum again after being away for a few years. What a treat. While I was searching I saw a bunch of threads about the contemporary series neck system and they were interesting. I always wondered why they discontinued them. My CV-1 (natural) has been totally rock solid. I never had to touch the truss rod after the initial adjustment 3 years ago. It's very stable. The guitar itself is loud but very sweet sounding. I also have a Westerly D-35 but my go-to guitar for live work and recording is the CV-1. It's much easier to play with the wider fingerboard. I don't use a pickup. Just a good mic live and in the studio and it sounds fantastic.
I wasn't a fan of the new style pickguards so I put a pretty Martin style one on and I really like the look. Also, swapped out the Gotoh's for some gold Grover Sta-Tites. I know the Gotoh's are supposed to be better but the 18:1 Grovers are much smoother in my opinion and they were an exact swap for the most part. I also installed an oversize brass strap pin to replace the chrome one. All in all, it's a very pretty guitar. The Madagascar rosewood on the headstock, board and bridge has some the most beautiful grain patterns I've ever seen. My board is one of the real dark ones with the swirly grain. Stunning.
I just wanted to say the folks who bought one of these fine guitars that mine works great and I absolutely love it. Every time I pick it up a new song falls out of it. It's a great songwriting partner. Definitely a keeper.
Alex Ryan
To listen to my tunes please click the link below.
http://www.myspace.com/alexscundo
I wasn't a fan of the new style pickguards so I put a pretty Martin style one on and I really like the look. Also, swapped out the Gotoh's for some gold Grover Sta-Tites. I know the Gotoh's are supposed to be better but the 18:1 Grovers are much smoother in my opinion and they were an exact swap for the most part. I also installed an oversize brass strap pin to replace the chrome one. All in all, it's a very pretty guitar. The Madagascar rosewood on the headstock, board and bridge has some the most beautiful grain patterns I've ever seen. My board is one of the real dark ones with the swirly grain. Stunning.
I just wanted to say the folks who bought one of these fine guitars that mine works great and I absolutely love it. Every time I pick it up a new song falls out of it. It's a great songwriting partner. Definitely a keeper.
Alex Ryan
To listen to my tunes please click the link below.
http://www.myspace.com/alexscundo