Being restricted in travelling, I had two of these bought online to try out
I had planned to keep this one and move on the black gold version as the blue one just played a little better and had a bit more zing, most significantly, it had cost me a bit less.
but the market is a bit tricky at the moment and so this one being cheaper and being far far prettier, might mean that I will be more successful…….
Time will tell…..
is in brilliant condition, save for the mark on the side of the body, no structural issue but an unwelcome scratch nonetheless, and has influenced the asking price of course
Plenty of discussion on here so I don’t want to bore you by going over old ground
I don’t know if the photos will do it justice, but this particular one has really nice flame, the front is very pleasing, but the back is stunning..
of course, it is just a veneer, but I think it is testament to the finishing of these higher end SE’s as there is 3-D quality when it catches the light, how that works when it’s just a veneer is beyond me…..,
I have been impressed with the Se Hollowbody Piezo, the 58/15S pickups were much better than I expected, the guitar itself is super light and resonant, the Piezo sounds, especially through an acoustic amp are excellent, imo of course
Unplugged it is very impressive, I could happily noodle on the sofa late at night.
Is it as good as a Core HBII? Not in my opinion having had a couple over the years before the money drain of financing my daughter’s house and university fees began, but it is very close, very very close and there are some things about the SE that I prefer actually
And, at least in my opinion, I am not sure the Core would justify the big hike in cost
As the money drain dictates I still have to raise a bit more so this is going - £550
Personal trial is always preferable so a mug of tea awaits in Nottingham
The Wienbrock is still at the doctors. The work required is more extensive than I had hoped for, but the point is I do have a cab, but I don’t have a head currently for you to test out the electric sounds, so please feel free to bring one of your own.
I do have an acoustic amp though to demonstrate the Piezo sounds
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Buy with confidence, great guitar and great guy.
Any chance of shipping?
Trading feedback here
I do love the Fretboard…..
Another gem being @dazzajl, thank you again for your kind words my good man