Submitted by SMenasco (see all reviews from this person) on 4/2/2017

Where Purchased: Macon Stringed Instruments

Year Purchased: 2017
Price Paid: 2000+ ($US)

Sound

The sound is exactly what I was expecting; very loud, or subdued should it be played in that manner. The tone is rich, clean and bell-like. The sustain is very good and the notes played above the twelveth fret are clean. I am very pleased with the results of the construction and the outcome of the endeavor.

Sound Rating: 10

Setup

The setup was done extremely well. There is no foreign noise, vibration or rattling.

Setup Rating: 10

Appearance

The guitar is solid maple, highly figured with the grain showing very well. The finish is a high gloss beautiful red orange, is very bright and perfectly done. The ebony fret board has inlaid frets and exotic fret markers, all mother of pearl, that glistens when the light hits it. In my opinion, the inlaid mother of pearl sets this guitar off in a league of its own. It has a darker very slight burst around the top, sides and back. The whole guitar exhibits a "wet" look. I am totally pleased with the end result. It is on par with other high quality guitars, like my Ida Red, Red Line Peabody.

Appearance Rating: 10

Reliability

All the hardwear is high quality, with none expected to fail. The finish appears to be of the caliber to last for a very long time. All main parts are high quality domestic, such as the Legend cone, poinsettia cover plate and Red Line Resophonics aluminum alloy spider.

Reliability Rating: 10

Customer Service

Peter is very cordial to work with and tries very hard to please. Every request prior to starting the build was agreed to in a very professional manner. A specific warranty was not discussed. However, should the guitar develop a problem, I have no doubt Peter would favorably address the issue quickly.

Customer Service: 10

Components

I know of no weak or cheap parts were used in this construction. The most significant thing about this guitar is the look of the dark ebony fret board and mother of pearl inlaid frets and inlaid fret markers against the bright red orange finish. It is just spectacular!

Components Rating: 10

Overall Comments

This Macon guitar is outstanding in every way.  The bright red orange finish was applied in a superb manner without runs or blemishes and has no flaws.  It can be very loud and has great sustain.  The tone is true all the way up the neck.  The mother of pearl inlays were the absolute best choice.  I have no negative comments.  I would certainly buy this guitar again.  Peter Mosco did a superb job building this guitar for me.  I just do not think it could have turned out any better!  

Overall Rating: 10