I don't know very much at all about playing guitar, having only learned acoustic guitar basics about 4 months ago. I left my first ever acoustic in China when I moved back to America and really wanted something new to play.
This is such a cool guitar! It comes with a few picks, a soft case, a tiny amp and input cord, and a manual tuning gadget (apparently called a pitch pipe). In the box it also had the manufacturer's magazine. The guitar itself is very nice. It's a good weight, feels rather sturdy, and the sunburst is absolutely gorgeous. The soft case is as expected--pretty nice, and has two straps instead of one, so you can wear it like a backpack (my acoustic soft case isn't like that--not sure if that's normal for acoustic vs electric). I haven't begun experimenting with the knobs much. I only know that the higher knob controls sound output when hooked up to the amp.
The amp requires one 9 volt battery. I don't use it often because I just like to practice my hand positions for chords and play quietly to myself. But when I do use it, it does seem to have a decent volume--I've never needed it to go beyond a couple notches. There's also a place to put in headphones--special headphones with the larger jack. I don't have any.
I don't use the picks that came with this as they're slightly too thin for me--I think they're .71mm, and I prefer thicker picks for electric.
I also don't use the pitch pipe--I use the Yousician app to tune.
For anyone looking to get a cheap electric guitar kit or are just beginning to learn and don't want to spend a ton of money, this one's got to be among the best.
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Great for all players from beginners to pros!
Rise by Sawtooth guitars are a great option for players of any skill level! They are extremely versatile and will fit in anywhere from your first lesson to rehearsal with your band!
Specs:
- Basswood Body
- Maple Neck
- Maple Fretboard
- Dot Inlays
- Adjustable Bridge
- Chrome Hardware
- Free Accesories Included!: Portable Beginner's Amp(Amp Power Adapter & Batteries Not Included with Purchase), Guitar Strap, Guitar Cable, Gig Bag, Pitch Pipe, 3 Pick Sampler & Online Lesson
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Pretty good! - UPDATED!
Not an amazing guitar, but a very good one. Good for dirty punk or blues with distortion or go clean and drop the tone down for a smooth jazzy sound.However, I took mine apart and repainted it to rebuild. I'll add pics when finishedUpdate Jan 30, 2023: Painted the body and the head stock! Purple base coat with black glitter and blue glitter, to give a space kind of vibe. Swapped out the pickup for a vintage style humbucker. The volume and tone pots were not up to my liking, so I put some better ones in.Great guitar to begin with. Now I am loving it! Mainly to practice the paint job, but this will be a guitar for a punk/ska/blues band I am in. :D
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