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I have been searching, in vain, for several years for a steel string acoustic electric I could bond with. I ended up, after trying nearly everything on the market, playing a Composite Acoustics GX model. After several other purchases got in the way of buying one (Eleven Rack, new computer to run ProTools Le, etc.), I finally reached a point to buy a CA acoustic guitar.
As luck would have it, the company apparently closed its a few days before I decided to make my purchase. There was a bit of a run on the available instruments, and most of the models I was interested in were quickly snatched up.
I finally found a used piece, in true mint condition, on ebay.
I don't know if it is the carbon fiber construction, the stainless steel frets, or what, but this guitar kicks major acoustic ass. Mine is a traditional, non cutaway dreadnaught style with electronics and it is incredibly loud when picked, but also very clear when fingerpicking.
I've never been that into acoustic guitars - I enjoy playing them, but never felt the need to have own several models as I do with electrics. This instrument has changed that. I might end up buying several of the other models if I see clean used ones become available.
The exposed carbon weave on the top looks bad ass - like the SkunkWorks rolled the guitar off the assembly line right after an SR71.
I have tried other carbon guitars - the Rainsong models, and the CA is in an entirely different league in terms of sound and playability. This company having to close its doors is really a shame as they truly made revolutionary instruments.
As luck would have it, the company apparently closed its a few days before I decided to make my purchase. There was a bit of a run on the available instruments, and most of the models I was interested in were quickly snatched up.
I finally found a used piece, in true mint condition, on ebay.
I don't know if it is the carbon fiber construction, the stainless steel frets, or what, but this guitar kicks major acoustic ass. Mine is a traditional, non cutaway dreadnaught style with electronics and it is incredibly loud when picked, but also very clear when fingerpicking.
I've never been that into acoustic guitars - I enjoy playing them, but never felt the need to have own several models as I do with electrics. This instrument has changed that. I might end up buying several of the other models if I see clean used ones become available.
The exposed carbon weave on the top looks bad ass - like the SkunkWorks rolled the guitar off the assembly line right after an SR71.
I have tried other carbon guitars - the Rainsong models, and the CA is in an entirely different league in terms of sound and playability. This company having to close its doors is really a shame as they truly made revolutionary instruments.
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