Dean Tradition Acoustic Guitar with Hardshell Case
- Gloss Natural
Product Description
With a great look and a simple design alongside a great price, the Tradition AK48 is a winner for an entry-level instrument. Made from mahogany with a select spruce top, it also features a comfortable rosewood fingerboard and sealed tuners. So what if you’re new to the guitar playing game – get an instrument with flair! You don’t have to spend a fortune to own a great sounding guitar. Just score a Dean tradition AK48 dreadnought. With at spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it delivers great tone. Choose a hip transparent finish and look cool on the street or on the stage. Case included. AK 48 ~Select Spruce Top ~25 1/2″scale ~Mahogany Neck and Body ~Rosewood Fingerboard ~Sealed Tuners ~Pearl DOT inlays ~Celluloid Binding ~Celluloid Rosette ~Deluxe Hardshell Case Included
June 21st, 2010 at 11:26 am
I have owned my Dean Tradition acoustic guitar for about 10 years now. I’ve received numerous comments about how nice it is and how good it sounds for the price point at which I purchased it. As of this posting, Amazon’s price is cheaper than even a well-known online “friend” of many musicians. And this comes with a hardshell case!! I paid at least this much 10 years ago and mine didn’t have a case.
The guitar is well put-together and, as noted, as a nice tone. Really it depends on how you play it. If you finger pick, it has a soft, subtle sound that’s maybe a bit muted. If you use a pick, you’ll find that the sound is much brighter. The action is probably just about right for a beginner or for someone who’s just a casual player. I personally found it a bit high, but it didn’t hinder me. The fret board might be considered wide by someone with small hands, but for “average” folks, it too is just right. I used Elixir Light Polyweb Acoustic Guitar Strings and found them to be well-suited for use on this guitar. It made playing much more comfortable. The guitar tunes easily and stays in tune, as well.
If I were a “serious” guitar player or someone with a lot of skill, I’d probably be playing a Taylor. However, if you’re looking for a beginner guitar or you are a casual player like me, you’ll find the Dean Tradition is one of the best guitars available at this price.
Rating: 5 / 5