Xaviere XV_580SS

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Permalink Reply by FloridaGull on October 1, 2012 at 10:34am

Check out this quick review of tonewoods for back and sides for a description:

http://holeinthewood.com/body_woods?zenid=ngno265nqbmijdh768p4rg4ov1

Now, as to Xaviere acoustics - there have been some purchased by people on here, and I've researched them a bit.  From what I've read, they are a bit hit-or-miss on the QC and the setup - you might get lucky and get an ok one.  However, this is another case of a company (GuitarFetish) going over to China to have a "guitar maker" make a generic guitar for them with an individualized headstock and name.  IMHO, nothing wrong with that, per se, as a business model; however, if you want to purchase an instrument, you would be better off with a Seagull (or any Godin acoustic), Walden, Eastman, Blueridge, Wechter, or even Recording King...

Walden, in particular, provides excellent value for the money...IMHO

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Permalink Reply by Nelson Neves on October 1, 2012 at 2:53pm

Ok thank you for your information. What do you think of Grestch?

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Permalink Reply by FloridaGull on October 1, 2012 at 3:04pm

Gretsch?  Do you mean these guys:

I don't know much about these, but their archtops are well-regarded - and I love the soundhole on these!

Here's a link to the Gretsch acoustics: http://www.gretschguitars.com/products?section=acoustics

Enjoy!

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Permalink Reply by Nelson Neves on October 1, 2012 at 8:54pm

Yes I really like them too. I also love their archtops! More down the more when I can play guitar better one of those archtops might be my next purchase!

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Permalink Reply by FloridaGull on October 1, 2012 at 9:01pm

For archtops, the Godin 5th Avenue variations and Eastmans and Loars are also very nice...

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Permalink Reply by Nelson Neves on October 1, 2012 at 9:43pm

I will take a look at those as well! Do you know any good websites or any suggestions on what I should do to learn guitar besides taking lessons? The lessons get quite expensive

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