Mel Bay Rob Ickes: Contemporary Dobro Artistry
submitted 1/11/2010
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Submitter |
benspinks |
Where Purchased |
Eagle Music UK |
Overall Comments
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Stunning DVD in every respect. Jazz, country, Blues, Bluegrass... It's got it all, and then some! |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Beard Guitars MA-6
submitted 1/9/2010
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Submitter |
benspinks |
Where Purchased |
Beard |
Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
3700 ($US) |
Sound
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Hard to find the words. It's as loud and resonant as you'd expect from a modern large body guitar, but the way it's controlled is amazing. It's got the sweet, refined clarity of a small body guitar, but with that volume and punch of a large body guitar. I think it's the perfect combination. |
Sound Rating |
10 |
Setup
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The setup was perfect, as you'd expect from Beard. |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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It's the red sunset model with the lotus cover plate. Construction is top notch and the detail work (binding, inlay etc) is very well done.
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Appearance Rating |
8 |
Reliability
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I'm sure it'll last longer than I will |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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Customer service was great. Both Chet and Howard are top guys to work with. |
Customer Service |
9 |
Components
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Components are of good quality, wouldn't expect anything less to be honest. |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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Just about the best sounding guitar you'll ever hear, regardless of price. |
Overall Rating |
9 |
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Goldtone PBS
submitted 1/9/2010
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Submitter |
benspinks |
Where Purchased |
Frailers UK |
Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
650 (£)
historic exchange rates / currency converter
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Sound
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Sounds great. Good volume, good balance, good clarity. |
Sound Rating |
8 |
Setup
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This guitar was bought in the UK and as such had come direct from the far east. There was no setup evident at all. Previously broken bridge, unlevel/undressed spider, nut slots too deep.
Corrected this and it's great.
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Setup Rating |
3 |
Appearance
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Great looking, really good finish. |
Appearance Rating |
8 |
Reliability
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Hardward seems good and the internal parts are all Beard. Can't go wrong really. |
Reliability Rating |
8 |
Customer Service
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Nice company to deal with, but as you'd expect over here not much knowledge on resonators. |
Customer Service |
7 |
Components
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For the price all components are above average. |
Components Rating |
8 |
Overall Comments
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Really great, well designed guitars. For a beginner or occasional player there is nothing better. Period.
The most important thing I will say in this review is that if you’re outside of America don't bother buying one local, go direct to Beard or a US store that carries the Beard set-up ones
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Overall Rating |
8 |
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Wechter Rob Ickes model
submitted 1/9/2010
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Submitter |
benspinks |
Where Purchased |
Rob Ickes |
Year Purchased |
2009 |
Price Paid |
1200 ($US) |
Sound
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A bit disappointing. Duller, quieter and not as resonant as I was expecting. |
Sound Rating |
6 |
Setup
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Setup was perfect. Best I’ve seen on a budget instrument. |
Setup Rating |
10 |
Appearance
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Best build quality I've seen on an instrument of this price. Better that some a lot more expensive too. |
Appearance Rating |
9 |
Reliability
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Can't complain about anything. All parts look great. |
Reliability Rating |
9 |
Customer Service
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Rob was great to deal with. Flawless service |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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95% great, just get rid of that horrible fat import spider!! |
Components Rating |
9 |
Overall Comments
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Everything about this guitar is great, except the sound, which is average at best. It's not surprising that almost everyone who buys one has it re-setup, after which it's absolutely great. |
Overall Rating |
7 |
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BLUE CHIP PICKS BCT 1M
submitted 1/9/2010
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Submitter |
benspinks |
Where Purchased |
Blue Chip |
Overall Comments
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Superb quality, superb sound, lasted longer than my marriage and provided a lot more fun. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Walworth Reso Capo
submitted 1/9/2010
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Submitter |
benspinks |
Where Purchased |
Elderly |
Overall Comments
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Nice to see an alternative to the usual suspects. Great design, great build quality, excellent tone, good price. No faults. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Ron Tipton RT2 Bar
submitted 1/9/2010
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Submitter |
benspinks |
Where Purchased |
Ron Tipton |
Overall Comments
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Excellent guy, great service, peerless product. The original and best. |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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Perfect Touch nickel, round face finger picks
submitted 1/9/2010
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Submitter |
benspinks |
Where Purchased |
Elderly |
Overall Comments
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Interesting design and by far the most comfortable pick's I’ve ever worn. My only problem with them is that they only come in 0.020, which sounds a bit thin to me. If they made them in 0.025 they'd never leave my fingers |
Overall Rating |
8 |
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