Good day all, where to begin... Craig has been so helpful. When I placed the order for the guitar he wrote me and let me know that this guitars finish differs slighlty from guitar to guitar in terms of color scheme: some are more redish, some les, some look more aged & burnt where as others do not. I told him I perfer the more aged vintage / burnt look. Well, to my amazement the guitar I rec'd could not have been more perfect for me regarding its look. Outstanding hand-rubbed satin finish. The satin neck finish as well makes playability so fast and smooth. The craftmanship is top notch, not a single defect throughout the the instrument. I instantly had a name for her - ' AUTUMN '
I have had the guitar for a couple weeks now and have given its time to adjust and acclimate to my Long Island area. Right out of the case the action was low and playability, even though it was new, was comfortable. As time has gone on the guitar has really openned up. I rubbed some F-ONE rosewood conditioning into itand allowed time for the neck to breathe. I can say that the tonal quality of the guitar is as warm and gentle as any othe guitar costing twice to three times as much regardles of the name brand. It seems to me that each guitar produced is meticulously put together with well selected woods as each guitar requires - not just a "grab some wood and glue it all together mush". even the abolone binding and inlay is stunning. The neck and headstock binding too has a color cordination and well sanded / rounded edges that fit the style of the guitar.
I own a XZaar Z840E as well and a name brand HD-28. Each guitar has its own distinct power voice that when recorded together and overdubbed create a warmth of acoustic heaven. I cant say enough about the guitars that Craig and ZAAR offer. I just know that the interactions between Craig and the interactions between me and the guitars have been an utter joy and highly recommend everyone to at least ry one for the 60 day policy and you will be amazed and convince to keep and to be proud you own a beautiful work or acoustic art as the Z380E & Z840E as i have found them to be.
Wish i could attached a photo...
