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2.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Guitar, beware of the finish.., June 1, 2011
This review is from: Normandy ATGHT-CH Archtop Guitar, Chrome (Electronics)
I have one of the original Chrome Normandy Guitars, serial # 53, mine has the Bigsby. What an amazing guitar! The feel and tone are the best of any electric I have ever played and the chrome finish is incredible. Everyone who sees it is awed.
But, the problem with chrome is when there is a problem with it, there is not much you can do about it. My guitar developed a bubble on the back the size of a fifty cent piece. I have no idea how long this has been going on as I just noticed it while cleaning it. Imagine my shock and dismay. No big deal, I thought to myself, Jim Normandy will know what to do. So, when I contacted Jim at Normandy guitars he stated that there was nothing that he could do for me as the warrenty only covers the electronics and hardware, not the finish!
What?!? The warranty states all defects in materials!!!! The finish is not covered as part of the materials???
This is a VERY expensive guitar, but if the chrome continues to lift off the back what the hell am going to do? If it was painted, no problem, just sand it down and repaint. But, with the chrome what are you going to do? Strip the whole thing?
Anyway, I love the look and feel and tone of the guitar, but I would be very leery about paying this much money for a chromed guitar again as now my guitar is not worth anywhere near what I paid for it. While this does not affect the tone or playability of the guitar, would you buy something that the finish is blistering off of?
I am going to sell it for whatever I can get out of it, big loss for me, and get a Les Paul or some thing else made of wood that can be repaired fairly easily...
Andrew
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Normandy Raises the bar!, February 19, 2009
This review is from: Normandy ATGHT-CH Archtop Guitar, Chrome (Electronics)
These days there are plenty of great guitars out there, but in my honest opinion, the Normandy's are in a class all of their own. The quality and craftsmanship are top notch, but what really sets these guitars apart from the rest is the ultra sweet tone of expertly designed aluminum bodies. The first time I heard one I was absolutely floored! To play one is nothing short of pure bliss, and they come in Chrome! Way beyond cool. You're wife will definitely be jealous.
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