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(More customer reviews)I bought this guitar several weeks ago as a graduation gift because of 2 main reasons:
- solid spruce top
- gold Grover tuners
These are features typically found on guitars selling for much bigger bucks.
When I received it, aside from the fact it did not appear to be new (minor scratches, missing packing etc...but it was in acceptable condition...could have been a "2nd" or a return?), it did not disappoint.
The strings were D'Addario's, the action was good, no fret-buzz, nice tone & plucked harmonics.
The neck, back & sides are not real mahogany...other reviewers here have done an excellent job researching this (see YOYO's review)...it is apparently "nato"...which is a less expensive mahogany-like wood...but it works!
There is at least one Youtube clip on the internet of someone playing this model, and it sounds pretty good...and similar to the one I got.
As a comparison, I have a Takamine/Jasmine S34C, Jasmine by Takamine S34C NEX Cutaway Acoustic Guitar, that cost ~$100, and while it is a perfectly fine base-level guitar, it cannot compete with the SD50N.
If they would include a gig bag for protection, I would give it a full 5-stars...but even without, it is a no-brainer purchase...especially when it is in the Gold Box on sale, like today!
I recommend buying this guitar at any price under $200, without reservation, and also suggest considering a gig bag or case, since you will want to protect this baby!
EDIT: I discovered that they do offer a gig bag package: Silvertone SD50 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Package, and it costs about the same as the guitar by itself...
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The SD50 features a Solid Sitka Spruce top that is preferred by guitar builders for its superb tone and projection. Beautifully crafted with wine red mahogany back and sides with back inlay and full binding on the body and neck.
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