Maestro by Gibson Single Cutaway Electric Guitar - Blue

junky

Someone gave me a gift certificate four years ago and I bought this guitar. All of its shortcomings soon revealed themselves and, since I knew I was serious about continuing my studies, I couldn't wait to trade up. The hardware is very cheap: the pickup sounds tinny, the chrome plating came off the bridge the first time I polished the metal, exposing the copper beneath it, the tuners won't stay in tune for more than a moment, the strap-buttons are undersized so the guitar soon falls out of the strap, the frets aren't high enough, and the neck is unwieldy, like a baseball bat. There are things I can easily play on my good guitar that I just can't play on this one.These cheap guitars can actually discourage beginners from continuing their studies because they're so hard, if not impossible, to play. If you think you want to take up the guitar but aren't sure, it's best to rent or borrow a decent instrument until you know you'll stick with it, and then buy a nice one. Then you'll have the money you didn't spend on a piece of junk to add to your purchase.Update, this very same guitar is listed elsewhere on Amazon for less money. But everything I've said still applies.

The guitar as it comes is OK. It is hard to tune, but the shape and feel is alright. The Amp, however, is not very strong and does not sound well with the distortion on. But if you buy a better amp, it sound very good. I use it with a Fender Mustang Amp, and it sounds very good.

I'll be totally honest, I don't know too much about guitars. I've always wanted to play, but never had the friends to learn from or money for classes. Along comes Rocksmith and I get that urge again. I sold my guitars a long time ago, so I needed one to learn how to play using Rocksmith. As a beginner guitar, this one is just fine. The only problem is the frets could be filed down a little more flush on the neck, but that tends to work itself out after a bit of time. I had an issue with the game not picking up the D, A, or e string, but that was a calibration issue, not the guitar.The only caveat is the warranty. A five year warranty is awesome, but the details aren't. I don't mind paying for the shipping to Gibson for warranty work, but them sending it back to me freight collect is ridiculous. Working in the transportation industry, I know what happens to things in transit. The key is to get it there fast so it's only handled a few times rather than taking the longest way (cheapest) way possible which exposes it to more people handling and possibly breaking your guitar. Point being, the cost of overnight shipping for this two ways is going to pretty much run you the same cost as just buying a new cheap guitar.Overall, if you're looking for a cheap guitar, this one isn't bad at all. Learn on it, love it, and beat it to hell.

it is twenty minutes before 9 pm in the later part of april 2011.ordinarily i'd say something like '"where should one be....did i know you...aren't you at home, i am? i don't have any wine or eggs...or shanks roasted...i am making sizzling rice soup from my own recipe....i won't be knocking on any doors tho i do plan on being invisible later - on / my maestro by gibson has been ordered and is ''shipping soon'' . i did a lot of research on this guitar...its like a melody maker and like a jr. and like a special ii. it sings...it rings. it barks and it screeches and it is great for passing notes and leads and surf music and arpeggios and blues....most would say its more aggressive than the Lp when considering the response is less of a wide berth that you would want for blasting or shredding....but for those subversive dark passages in your diagram of modits all black ink...profit....i'll watch my order and look at the delivery stuff and tracking numbers as if ire: on a secret mission....the amp has a rich heritage yet its the variable that can give me cheese-cake cheesequake...and chunk-a-lunk...if she don't dart so much that she goes quark....i'll dine on my soup and park my embattled stakes toward homeward and if the river rises to meet me there 'll be bounty:for all.

The tone was spot on for any price of guitar. The tuning machines could be swapped out, though they work. Frets are rough but very playable and intonation very good. Plugged into my Yamaha TR30 II it just sounded like heaven. I have owned more than 47 guitars, including Gibson Reverse Flying V's, Les Pauls, and USA Fenders, new old and 1965 Gibson L1's. as well as Concert A Classical Ramirez. I played in 3 bands. This is a real great instrument at any price. It happens to be cheap pricewise. But made of rosewood and poplar. Under rated. I don't know what the two bad reviewers were talking about. They must be nuts!

I've had this guitar since fifth grade (I'm now 17). I must say that it has lasted me through the years, hardly any fret-wear, only thing that I consider disappointing is fret buzz, which is easily fixed with some truss rod alignment. I recommend this as a beginner's electric guitar, as it is very sturdy, but it's not gig-worthy, however, great for practice; quality is comparable to the Epiphone Les Paul Special Model II. This guitar, actually, stays in tune for weeks at a time (my Les Paul stays in tune for maybe two days). I did not purchase from this seller, but this is my own opinion based on the quality of my childhood guitar; it's still one of my prized possessions. I hope someone else gets as much use out of this guitar as I have.