Not sure if this should be in the 'No Affiliation' section, so apologies if it should.
But I wanted the forum members to know that I just returned a really nice AC422 (non-cutaway) to GuitarCenter. I had noticed it when it was listed as an 'AC22' and the price was maybe $750, but it sold and was removed. It was then returned and eventually the price dropped to $600, so I snagged it after I confirmed that it was 422 (Hoping it was an 822, but no such luck!).
It is a really nice guitar for $600. The top is creamy white with some nice, subtle figuring. It sounded really nice, and has no dings or scratches. It is pristine. But it has 3 downsides IMHO. the top has a small knot in the wood, lower bout treble side. It looks like a ding from a distance, but it is a small knot. The grain is really wide and a bit lighter on the sides particularly north of the waist (back is darker and nice, straight and tighter grain). And finally, it came with a gig bag and not a case (despite being listed with a case). I've got a copule of pics if anyone wants to see them.
I almost kept it. But between the three instruments in this category that I own (this AC422, an E10OM-TC which is for sale and a new Furch Red Masters series), I am going to keep the Furch. They all sounded great, but different. The AC422 has a great chime and is a bit more understated. The E10OM-TC has some great depth. The Furch is right in the middle (and frankly I bought it new and would lose my shirt if I sold it). So, the Furch stays.
But...for $600 for a really nice guitar with a few little issues, I thought I would point it out to everyone. It will probably take a day or a few days to be live on GC website again. Prob will still be listed as an AC22, FWIW.
But I wanted the forum members to know that I just returned a really nice AC422 (non-cutaway) to GuitarCenter. I had noticed it when it was listed as an 'AC22' and the price was maybe $750, but it sold and was removed. It was then returned and eventually the price dropped to $600, so I snagged it after I confirmed that it was 422 (Hoping it was an 822, but no such luck!).
It is a really nice guitar for $600. The top is creamy white with some nice, subtle figuring. It sounded really nice, and has no dings or scratches. It is pristine. But it has 3 downsides IMHO. the top has a small knot in the wood, lower bout treble side. It looks like a ding from a distance, but it is a small knot. The grain is really wide and a bit lighter on the sides particularly north of the waist (back is darker and nice, straight and tighter grain). And finally, it came with a gig bag and not a case (despite being listed with a case). I've got a copule of pics if anyone wants to see them.
I almost kept it. But between the three instruments in this category that I own (this AC422, an E10OM-TC which is for sale and a new Furch Red Masters series), I am going to keep the Furch. They all sounded great, but different. The AC422 has a great chime and is a bit more understated. The E10OM-TC has some great depth. The Furch is right in the middle (and frankly I bought it new and would lose my shirt if I sold it). So, the Furch stays.
But...for $600 for a really nice guitar with a few little issues, I thought I would point it out to everyone. It will probably take a day or a few days to be live on GC website again. Prob will still be listed as an AC22, FWIW.
