Those who dont believe an instruments component and build quality have any impact on the sounds will often say: its all in yer fingers. But, if that was the case, we wouldnt need to spend vast sums of cash on our gear, would we?
Working on this issue of Guitarist I was impressed by the B&G guitars (see page 92), but I would need a serious overhaul in budget before I could shell out on even the £1,500 Little Sister Crossroads. So, maybe it’s time to put “it’s all in yer fingers” to the test?
B&G’s original 14-fret electric concept is pretty unique especially in the entry-level market area where lookalikes dominate. But, thanks to Gear4Music’s substantial online presence, I was reminded of Silvertone – yup, that ol’ name from the past that was resurrected a few years back. The brand offer affordable versions of some of their originals, and, lo and behold, there’s a 14-fret single-cut – the 1423, at just £249.
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