It costs a very pricey $5500. Is it worth it? It isn't to me, for that kind of money I would prefer a Ramirez classical guitar or even a decent Gibson jazz guitar of some sort, an ES-XXX. I'm happy with one very good sound.
If you ever want to see state of the art harsh comments, even harsher than some hate radio types, check out the comments people leave regarding this guitar. If that energy could be harnessed for political change it would be staggering.
Its a fascinating thing. Music and art criticism is very severe. People are merciless with it and no artist no matter how lofty is immune. People have a strict sense of what is good and if you go outside that range, watch out.
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Don't you think that anonymous commenting on Youtube breeds extreme statements? I don't experience musical bigotry anywhere else.
I take that back, forgot about the viola jokes.
Ed if you had any idea how many snide comments even a low level musician like me has heard over the decades, you would be astounded. I don't play around here anymore mostly because of that.
In my experience the local music scene is pretty welcoming. Certainly compared to the art scene. Supportive, people helping each other out with major personal problems, having parties, encouraging. You always have some bad apples, but I think of Blotto tribute shows, people were there from all genres having a great time, respecting each other.
Ed, there are very few people who welcome someone's success beyond lip service. There's a difference between sticking your toe in the water and being a decent swimmer. The people that do welcome success in others are in the minority. Let me add that I think all people without exception are capable of welcoming success in others but they have obstacles that prevent that from happening.
Let me also add that in my experience the people who are most supportive are the people who have they themselves have had success in music, or who genuinely connect with your work on some level.
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