Post by scottish0177 on Mar 6, 2017 14:04:18 GMT
I have had a good few months playing this guitar,and thought I would share some of my musings with you..not an in depth review as my writing skills about as good as my playing (not very)
the guitar in question
Trying to be objective when it is you're own guitar you are reviewing is pretty hard,however don't feel too sorry for me as the Casimi has very few points to criticise.Of course the high price is an issue,but I hope you will indulge me in keeping the review to the guitars points as opposed to value as this is only subjective to the person buying at the time (I think)
I am genuinely excited every time I get the case out and open it up,because I love the shape of the Casimi and know what's in store sound wise and playability wise..This one has a very soft Venetian cutaway as opposed to the standard sharper looking Florentine one ,and to me anyway looks just great and a bit more traditional.
The guitar is a 12 fret model with lots of Casimi signature highlights such as the hollow headstock,pinless bridge and intricate rosette .
Describing the sound fills my head with words like big,huge,colossal and certainly the guitar is all of those,however it is capable of very intricate sounds and volumes too.Each string has a clear separation to it and works just great,never having any one string take centre stage unless you ask for it in a particular piece...all in all an extremely balanced sound,although i have to confess that it has taxed my skills in trying to play softly and getting the most out of the volume I want as opposed to what it wants to give me...it wants to be heard.
With the shorter and very comfy neck,belly and arm bevels and pinched waist it is one of the most comfortable guitars I have ever thrown an arm over and invites you to partake in long playing/practicing sessions..it really is superb and describing it as becoming one with the player is not far from the truth...all I know is that even after extended sessions I am always amazed at how comfortable I am,and not fidgeting about trying to get a good playing position.This definitely leads me to play better and interact with the guitar as a whole.
The build of the guitar really shows up the skills of the guy's at Casimi and I can't fault it.in conjunction with the use of the best woods they can source you have an instrument that is at the very highest level of craftsmanship anywhere and as close as I look I can't find anything to be bothered about..just fantastic design,skill,knowledge and passion for what they do in one package.I am seriously considering doing their guitar building course as I really want to understand how they do what they do,and of course build a guitar with their input (watch this space for updates on this)
Anyway quick review over..Price always going to be subjective and when I think on it it makes my head hurt and looks might not be to everyone's taste,and apart from having to practice more at becoming a more delicate player I just love this instrument and what it has brought to me as a long standing and suffering player/doodler.Is there such a thing as perfection..well maybe not but this guitar is as close to it as darn near possible..just amazing
Take it easy everyone and if anyone up in Aberdeenshire then you are more than welcome to give her a spin,but I want her backš
the guitar in question
Trying to be objective when it is you're own guitar you are reviewing is pretty hard,however don't feel too sorry for me as the Casimi has very few points to criticise.Of course the high price is an issue,but I hope you will indulge me in keeping the review to the guitars points as opposed to value as this is only subjective to the person buying at the time (I think)
I am genuinely excited every time I get the case out and open it up,because I love the shape of the Casimi and know what's in store sound wise and playability wise..This one has a very soft Venetian cutaway as opposed to the standard sharper looking Florentine one ,and to me anyway looks just great and a bit more traditional.
The guitar is a 12 fret model with lots of Casimi signature highlights such as the hollow headstock,pinless bridge and intricate rosette .
Describing the sound fills my head with words like big,huge,colossal and certainly the guitar is all of those,however it is capable of very intricate sounds and volumes too.Each string has a clear separation to it and works just great,never having any one string take centre stage unless you ask for it in a particular piece...all in all an extremely balanced sound,although i have to confess that it has taxed my skills in trying to play softly and getting the most out of the volume I want as opposed to what it wants to give me...it wants to be heard.
With the shorter and very comfy neck,belly and arm bevels and pinched waist it is one of the most comfortable guitars I have ever thrown an arm over and invites you to partake in long playing/practicing sessions..it really is superb and describing it as becoming one with the player is not far from the truth...all I know is that even after extended sessions I am always amazed at how comfortable I am,and not fidgeting about trying to get a good playing position.This definitely leads me to play better and interact with the guitar as a whole.
The build of the guitar really shows up the skills of the guy's at Casimi and I can't fault it.in conjunction with the use of the best woods they can source you have an instrument that is at the very highest level of craftsmanship anywhere and as close as I look I can't find anything to be bothered about..just fantastic design,skill,knowledge and passion for what they do in one package.I am seriously considering doing their guitar building course as I really want to understand how they do what they do,and of course build a guitar with their input (watch this space for updates on this)
Anyway quick review over..Price always going to be subjective and when I think on it it makes my head hurt and looks might not be to everyone's taste,and apart from having to practice more at becoming a more delicate player I just love this instrument and what it has brought to me as a long standing and suffering player/doodler.Is there such a thing as perfection..well maybe not but this guitar is as close to it as darn near possible..just amazing
Take it easy everyone and if anyone up in Aberdeenshire then you are more than welcome to give her a spin,but I want her backš
Jo whoever he is.
