I got my Alvarez RD20SSB today

[Hudman]

The first one was damaged during shipping. This one came with no defects or issues at all. I bought it as a "not factory sealed" discounted item from Music123. It looks great.

 

It came with Elixer Polyweb strings. I'm not sure I like the strings yet (Nanowebs seem to sound better).

 

I am impressed with it (for the price). It sounds pretty decent and it's nice and loud. It will improve with age too.

 

It will make a great camping / take to work guitar.

 

Here's a couple pics:

 

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[kwakatak]

Nice one Hudman!

 

So what guitar are you getting next week?

[Hudman]

Originally posted by kwakatak Nice one Hudman! So what guitar are you getting next week?

 

Thanks Kwakatak!

 

That's it for now. I think I told you before that I only use Ebay cash for guitar gear (well, it's my New Year's resolution for 2006 - let's see if I can stick to it - lol).

 

I still had $120 to play with after buying my L-03 (I had a $900 budget). I sold a few more items on Ebay and added another $100 or so to the pot. I picked up the RD20SSB for $199 with free shipping.

 

There's a group of guitar players that get together at work (Ford Motor Company - R&E Center Dearborn, MI) during lunch hour 2 or 3 times per week. They keep inviting me to join them. Also, my family does a lot of camping in the summer time. I wanted a guitar I would feel comfortable taking to work and out to the camp ground.

 

That's why I bought the Alvarez. It also worked out that my birthday is in a couple days. My wife and kids bought me a Musicians Friend tweed gig bag, Dunlop capo and Korg CA-30 tuner to go with it as my birthday present.

 

Trust me. It will be a long time before you hear about me buying a new guitar.

[guit30]

real nice looking guitar, I have the natural version, how was your setup?

Jim

[Hudman]

 

Originally posted by guit30 real nice looking guitar, I have the natural version, how was your setup? Jim

 

 

The action is tad higher than I normally like. Although, it feels really comfortable as it is. The neck relief is perfect. There's no fret buzzing or other issues. I may take a bit off the bottom of the saddle when I change the strings. I'm going to wait and see how the current action grows on me.

 

I was surprised how much volume it projects. It sounds a lot better than the $200 I paid for it. It's a great bargain. You helped me decide to order it based on the good things you said about yours. I see why now. Thanks!

 

For the record: Don't hestitate to buy those discounted "not factory sealed" items at Music123. They are how they describe them. Brand new condition. No defects or damage. I fully expected to get a beat up guitar. I was sure I would be returning it. It was a gamble that paid off.

[guit30]

Glad you like it, I have tried other strings on mine, but the polywebs sound best to me, I have had mine for about 6 monthes

-enjoy it, it is a beauty

Jim