Customer Reviews

Yamaha EGV103RCF Electric Surf Guitar (Accessory Kit, Amp, Red)

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4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(0)
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1 star:		(1)

 

 

Nice package for the beginning guitarist. Everything you need to start playing right out of the box. Guitar is well made and has a nice sound. Only problem was I had to change the strings, as they were tarnished and would not hold their tune. Good value for the money

Well, I didn't know what to expect when I bought a 'Surf Guitar'. I am 27 (and past the quick learning curve point in my life I guess) and still a beginner. I have a nice Ovation Acoustic but always wanted an Electric (for the different sound and relative playing ease). I knew I would spend too much and eventually buy a nice Epiphone until I came across this deal. It was too good to pass up.

The guitar itself looks very nice (blows the picture away). The fit and finish are spot-on while the hardware is understandably low end but not lacking. My friend (who is an excellent guitarist) made fun of the looks right away and said the guitar didn't feel as nice as his Epiphone Les Paul or my roommate's Gibson SG (of course they are both $600+ guitars). I like the unique look personally, but to each his own. The countours are certainly very nice and the paint job is top-notch (has a bit of a metallic fleck to it). The maple neck and rosewood fingerboard are equally impressive.

As other have mentioned, the 5B and 6E strings are rusted/tarnished and probably need to be replaced out of the box (thought I was able to smooth mine enough that they work fine). A new set of strings is included so I find this completely forgivable.

The accessories are nice because of the price, but I wouldn't buy any of the on their own. The amp is a practice amp and nothing more... but when you are a beginner you may not want to hear how bad you are at a higher volume then necessary... I know I don't. My brother and friends could all make the guitar and amp sound just wonderful (because they are above average to excellent musicians). The setup of my guitar is not perfect but because it is electric is hardly noticable compared to a hollow body. This is surely fixable by your local guitar shop/expert but not really necessary.

All in all I would say it is an excellent buy and would be a good fit for any eclectic adult starting out (like me) and perfect for an adolescent ready to find his hidden rock star. 4*s to Yamaha. 5*s if you are looking only at functionality and value for a beginner.

(Note, I paid $100 at time of purchase. Current price may be different.)

David J

Good Starter Guitar, I played it straight out of the box.
It came pre-strung with a grimy strings and I had to change the #5-B & the #6-E strings the same day.
However the package had the following much to my surprise.
1. New set of strings,
2. A digital tuner(with microphone-in socket)
3. A guitar stand
4. Set of Picks
5. DVD with chord dictionary software and instructions
6. Yamaha Guitar Method Hal-Leonard book 1.
And of course, the Yamaha XA-10 amplifier.
I just love the rosewood fingerboard looks lot expensive !!
Perfect gift to anyone starting off on guitar,this could well be the first
and only one for couple of years.

Absolutely fabulous guitar for less than a hundred bucks (well... at least when I bought it). Gave it as a gift to my nephew and he loves it.

While this may not be a top-of-the-line electric guitar, it certainly is a lot of bang for the buck! Good quality materials and workmanship - it's not a "cheap" guitar. Amp is good for home (garage) use to practice with, and probably easier on the parent's ears! Everything is included to begin playing, however for a beginner, an electronic tuner would be useful. Cords, picks, a quickstart guide, and a nice black soft carrying bag are all nice touches to this package.

Well I got this for my son, but he is still a little young to play it. So I have been playing it a little, and it sure is a good deal for the price! It came with everything you need to get started. A lot of fun.

Cool product for a cool price.
Very nice for begineers(included cds, extra strings, tuner)
I am satisfied with the purchase

Picked this up for under $100. At the price, I cannot believe how much value was included. It comes with beginners lessons, both on DVD and in a book, and everything you need to play your fingers to the bone while you are learning! It even came with an electronic tuner and extra strings and picks. As far as quality of the guitar, I am a complete beginner so I cannot really say for sure. My initial impression is that it is built quite well, and it seems to hold a tuning for at least a week so far. Unfortunately, I think I will be moving to an acoustic for learning purposes, but this thing is pretty darn sweet, especially for the price.

First off, here's the pro's and cons:

-Good quality for a starter kit.
-Exceptional finish for an entry level guitar. smooth, deep color with nice fnish
-Complete compliment of accessories
-Tremedous value

CONS:
Guitar cable included with kit works but is very flimsy, so right off order a decent cable (Monster is a good choice).

I ordered this for my son. He loves it and is just learning guitar so I wanted something very inexpensive to see how interested he is. The risk with inexpensive "starter" guitars is they can often be harder to play than a better instrument. This Yamaha ia more than adequate. It has a very playable neck and a decent fretboard.

The accesories included are:

* small amp, 7 watts RMS, sufficient for practice - not jamming or playing anywhere!

* Guitar comes strung and includes a second set of strings - decent enough quality for a starter.

* Soft gig bag, ok for light storage of the guitar.

* Digital tuner.

* Lightweight guitar stand.

* Small guitar book and DVD.

* 3 picks.

* Guitar Strap.

* Guitar cable.

NOTES: You have to hunt for the guitar cable if its packed like mine, tucked away in the pocket of the gig bag!

It was shipped ok, although the box itself is not sealed - at least mine wasn't.

All in all you can't go wrong if you want a good starter guitar to practice on. Then once you know you like playing guitar you can move up to a used Tele, etc.

A super beginners guitar for a super price. Comes with lots of extras too. It does come with cheap strings, so I recommend buying quality strings for it.