Members dagurasu Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 Anybody ever heard of them or ever played one? Here is a link to the acoustic and custom pages of their website. I have the Korean language script installed on my computer and I don't know if their website works without it, but give it a shot and let me know what you think! Acoustic Page: http://sejongmusic.net/shop2/display/home.php?mode=sub&catedb=1 Custom Page: http://sejongmusic.net/shop2/display/home.php?mode=sub&catedb=34 Their prices seem ridiculously cheap considering their top models are handmade. For instance, this $1500 handmade model has really beautiful artwork, just look at it! I should be going to Sejong's factory when I go to Korea in April. I cannot wait to play one of these and see if the sounds and plays as good as it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 Antoniotsai`s Korean branch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 There is "bling" and there is "BLING"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dagurasu Posted February 2, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 Antoniotsai`s Korean branch? did a quick search to check that guys name, his inlay technique is strikingly similar to Sejong's, yet I have no clue... I should have known you'd be the only one awake Zenbu, it's 7:41pm, dark and cold, at least it didn't rain today edit: oh! sorry garthman, didn't think about the Europeans being awake, please excuse my negligence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members babablowfish Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 Aside from the sound which is an unknown, I don't think the visual aspect would appeal to many westerners. Not that it isn't expertly done - just that the aesthetics vary from culture to culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members garthman Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 did a quick search to check that guys name, his inlay technique is strikingly similar to Sejong's, yet I have no clue... I should have known you'd be the only one awake Zenbu, it's 7:41pm, dark and cold, at least it didn't rain today edit: oh! sorry garthman, didn't think about the Europeans being awake, please excuse my negligence No problem, dagurasu, no need to apologize. It's 11am here and snowing lightly, bugger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Yamaha Junkie Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 If you dig that you have to check out Blueberry Guitars!http://www.blueberryguitars.com/I love bling, I love plain Jane. I love em all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dagurasu Posted February 2, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 Aside from the sound which is an unknown, I don't think the visual aspect would appeal to many westerners. Not that it isn't expertly done - just that the aesthetics vary from culture to culture. Very good point, to each is own on the visuals. As far as the sound goes, my two friends and I will find out about that in April. I really want to know how they play. Exchanging Yen into Won right now I could end up with a hell of a deal on one if the sound suits my ears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BROLEX Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 but how does it sound and play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dagurasu Posted February 2, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 but how does it sound and play? this sir is the question at hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jimmy Chaos Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 !! I like less 'bling' and more 'ring' from my guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members guitarcapo Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 I like less 'bling' and more 'ring' from my guitars! Yea I'm not a fan of inlaying that much on the soundboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members moga Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 i want to take it back..those are two different stores.. sejong guitar that you are trying to find is in kyoung ki providence.. sejong akgi is just like guitar center...carrys all kinds of guitars.. sejong guitar used to make Log guitar..the owner of sejong guitar was working in sejong akgi..~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarVlog Posted February 2, 2009 Members Share Posted February 2, 2009 Man, that is bada-bling-bada-boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 research them carefully...when I saw an Antoniotsai in a local shop I searched and found a web site with a LOT of very unhappy customers...his instruments looked great in pics on line but up close they were very poorly made...the one I saw included...I searched the name because I was intrigued by somebody who had an Italian/Chinese sounding name. The frets on the one I saw were horrible, the inside was full of white goo and the binding was several shades of white all around...I felt like I had to wash my hands after picking it up.Careful...it`s a jungle out there eh. The one above looks nice though, I`d consider hanging it on a wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MattSkibaIsGOD Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Northstar Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 Change that for a dragon and I'd be all over it... or maybe not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members larry50 Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 Typical over the top Asian bling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dagurasu Posted February 3, 2009 Author Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 Typical over the top Asian bling. bling definitely, but I was unaware that it was typical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 yeah I`ve seen some anniversary Martins that would easily fall into the bling catagory. Heres a link to a shop that often has some new Japanese?builders that are completely unknown outside the country, even within to a degree I`d wager, not all Asian...and that covers a lot of ground...are into flashy inlays. http://www.dolphin-gt.co.jp/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Grant Harding Posted February 3, 2009 Members Share Posted February 3, 2009 Way too "look at me" for my tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members osti Posted October 29, 2009 Members Share Posted October 29, 2009 I just went into a store. Taj Mahal the American Blues Man was in there checkin out some guitars. I slung my fingers across a guitar that was a beautiful Sejong and was the closest to my reach. It sounded so nice I had to pick it up. I played a few bars of one of my tunes. Taj started playing on something so I slowed down to listen to him. I realized we were not in tune together. In a moment when he was not playing but still holding a guitar, I asked him if was in standard tuning. He nodded yes and asked "Would you like an 'A'?" I said "Sure." Got the A string tuned quickly. It was very easy as this guitar has such a true sound. It felt so nice immediately. I stepped away and tuned the guitar quickly. It resonates so well, I can get perfect pitch no problem. I sat back down and we played. Slowly Taj started something. I added a thing of mine. He responded. It was very nice to play the guitar. I had to make myself stop. The next week I came back to buy the guitar. Taj was in there again. I picked up the guitar again, knowing I was there to buy and played it thoroughly. Taj and I jammed a tune that was Jazz and hit many genres inside the 7 minutes I let myself go in this guitar shop. The guitar was very capable and gave me the confidence to even try to keep up with Taj. At some point he was sharing my licks. It is all been done before. It is more like a reminder when you play with some folks. I say to myself, "This is a fun lick." and play it. When I heard Taj play it I just laughed cause he knew it too. It was fun. I like to have fun. This guitar is fun. I now have the guitar at home. I love this guitar and I keep it handy over my 4 others. They are very nice expensive guitars too. This one is my latest fave! Thanks for the Korean Woman who brought it with her from home when she moved here! Thats Love! Osti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members C70man Posted October 29, 2009 Members Share Posted October 29, 2009 The MG45E is nice looking...least amount of bling.http://sejongmusic.net/shop2/display/home.php?mode=subdetail&num=871 Looks kinda like all the stuff that comes from that way. Wouldn't mind playing one to find out what they sound like..... By the way....how many US$ is: ???? 428,000 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GuitarVlog Posted October 29, 2009 Members Share Posted October 29, 2009 About $361 by today's exchange rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weo Posted December 1, 2019 Members Share Posted December 1, 2019 I taught ESL in Korea in 2010 and bought a red acoustic-electric Se Jong while I was there. She plays beautifully. Really a gem at a very reasonable price, too. She came with a custom lined hard case and built-in tuner and I think I only paid like $700. I brought her back to the states and still love her and play often. I like the slim body design and gorgeous finish. Excellent craftsmanship. Get ya one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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