DrumBob
Senior Member
I took delivery today of a brand new American-made F-512 Maple, and my initial impression is that it's a spectacular instrument. I looked it over quickly, and cannot find a flaw anywhere. The workmanship is excellent. The nitro "new guitar smell" was so overwhelming, I stood there and breathed it for a minute. Intoxicating. The flamed maple sides and back are gorgeous, and the solid sitka spruce top is equally nice. I strummed a few chords and put it back in its very plush HS case, where it will remain until I write my review for Vintage Guitar. Of course, I'll play it a lot before writing the review.
When I worked for Guild, we made the best production acoustic 12 strings in the world. The Martin guys were even envious, and I heard that straight from the horse's mouth; a Martin sales rep. The 12s were made like a tank too; very well built and rugged guitars. I had a nice conversation one day with with Paul Kantner, who loved his 512. We did an endorsement ad with him.
I'll check back after I've played the guitar for a while.
When I worked for Guild, we made the best production acoustic 12 strings in the world. The Martin guys were even envious, and I heard that straight from the horse's mouth; a Martin sales rep. The 12s were made like a tank too; very well built and rugged guitars. I had a nice conversation one day with with Paul Kantner, who loved his 512. We did an endorsement ad with him.
I'll check back after I've played the guitar for a while.
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