Composite Acoustics GXi-RT
submitted 6/18/2009
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Submitter |
buzzardwhiskey |
Where Purchased |
MacNichol Guitars ~ Mandolins |
Year Purchased |
2008 |
Price Paid |
1250 ($US) |
Sound
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Deep, rich, full, sound. You can dig-in as much as you'd care to. Not nearly as shimmery/brassy as many carbon fiber guitars - maybe a little on the dark side. Does drop-D wonderfully. |
Sound Rating |
8 |
Setup
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The GXi series is very easy to play. It's fast and the set-up is good. The body is VERY comfortable. It's doesn't need (or play particularly well with) 13's because it's such a deep sounding guitar.
The neck shape is similar to a Taylor. A unique design/cutout makes access to the upper frets very easy.
The intonation is good with 11's and 12's. |
Setup Rating |
8 |
Appearance
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Being built from carbon fiber, it's a all black/grey. Some of the weave shows through at the spots that would normally (on a wooden guitar) be the binding (which is very cool). The RT finish is their "road tough" paint and feels a bit rough. The back of the neck is smooth and fast. |
Appearance Rating |
9 |
Reliability
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This is probably one of the most reliable guitars made. It can withstand a great deal of abuse. |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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Mike at MacNichol guitars has been great - I haven't had to use him for repairs or anything. I know that Composite Acoustics is very easy to get a hold of via email for questions. |
Customer Service |
9 |
Components
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The components are all first rate. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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Great guitar. Carbon fiber instruments are really progressing quickly, and Composite Acoustics are at the forefront of tone and playability. |
Overall Rating |
9 |
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