How is the packaging? Will I have to worry about a broken string or a cracked fret board?
1074366
It was packed really well...double boxed and packed in tight. I guess a freak problem could occur but I bought 2 and both came in perfect shape.
1074367
I too was really concerned about the shipment of a new guitar, but when it finally came I was really suprised to find that it was EXTREAMLY well packed. It comes in two different boxes and inside the second box, the guitar was completely wrapped in bubble wrap. Although I wouldn't test this, but I'm sure you could drop it on the ground from a decent height, and it couldn't have a scratch. I've had the DR-100 slice Christmas, and I've only had to tune it like 3 times. It stays very well in tune. It's a great guitar for the price and it's well packed. You should totally guy one! Hope I helped.
1074368
I had mine shipped to Houston; from there it was sent to Belize City, Belize by ship then it was sent to the expeditor in San Ignacio, Belize by truck for processing and then it was flown back to Belize City and then sent on another flight to Ambergris Caye, Belize. I opened the box, tuned it and started playing. If it can survive that I'm assuming it can survive most anything, I was taking a $99 gamble and it worked out.
1918144
The uke comes in protective foam, inside a gig bag, inside a durable tri-shaped box (which can be used as a hard-shell case if you desire, it's that tough), and then is placed in a large box packed with padding, which is then placed inside an even larger box packed with padding. Should arrive safely. : )
1707944
The Gretsch G9201 was 100% playable right out of the box. The guitar just needed a little bit of tuning. Strings were in excellent condition and already strung up but of course detuned for shipping purposes. I've mostly played the guitar with light finger picking style and very, very heavy strumming strokes with a thick pick. Haven't encountered any buzzing on any of the frets. The upper nut seems well crafted to accommodate the strings properly. A perfectionist might want the action a little lower at the upper frets. But then again, if playing slide guitar, you might want the action set where it currently is set. Hope this helps answer your question. The Gretsch G9201 was 100% playable right out of the box. The guitar just needed a little bit of tuning. Strings were in excellent condition and already strung up but of course detuned for shipping purposes. I've mostly played the guitar with light finger picking style and very, very heavy strumming strokes with a thick pick. Haven't encountered any buzzing on any of the frets. The upper nut seems well crafted to accommodate the strings properly. A perfectionist might want the action a little lower at the upper frets. But then again, if playing slide guitar, you might want the action set... » Read More The Gretsch G9201 was 100% playable right out of the box. The guitar just needed a little bit of tuning. Strings were in excellent condition and already strung up but of course detuned for shipping purposes. I've mostly played the guitar with light finger picking style and very, very heavy strumming strokes with a thick pick. Haven't encountered any buzzing on any of the frets. The upper nut seems well crafted to accommodate the strings properly. A perfectionist might want the action a little lower at the upper frets. But then again, if playing slide guitar, you might want the action set where it currently is set. Hope this helps answer your question. « Show Less
1779258
YES that is how the one I ordered as a gift arrived I was shocked Many People said mark it as a Gift because photo and info are on retail boxI will have wait till family member opens it on Christmas find out if the Guitar Is Damaged12/7/2014I see Amazon Reads reviews and Questionsthey are now looking into why this Item was shipped in its Retail box
473110
We bought this uke for my daughter. The packaging was a carry case for the uke, the ukr was wrapped in a thin foam pad, and all of that was boxed. The uke itself is nice, good tone. My daughter loves the design and she chose it specifically. Good luck & enjoy
669543
It is FLAT PACKED in one large box. You need to assemble the stand so the finished instrument is much "larger" than the shipped instrument. The box is fairly heavy so moving it inside could be difficult for one person.
149840
Never had any issues that would need repair. I've been pretty rough on it. You might be interested in a higher end Melodica.
717768
Hahaha it's a real guitar. I know the price is shocking but it works. I would suggest changing out the strings when you get it though, they are cheap as a peep. Good beginner acoustic though
1712584
I don't recall it having anything but possibly a model number on the box. I sent mine back because there was a deformation in the neck above the 12th fret causing severe fret buzz. The guitar was absolutely beautiful though. They were out of stock so I couldn't get a replacement. Hope yours works out for you.
759571
no it appears to be fixed...it's pretty plush and a very sturdy case...better than any other other stock cases that came with my guitars..
1675034
Well mine was Ok not perfect but good for the price,I had to do a little work setting it up but its the same with all guitars.I ordered mine from the UK amazon site and it came from Germany.It might be worth trying a different supplier as I guess they vary a bit from batch to batch.Overall I am please with mine and use it regularly.
61233
You're not going to damage it. Those are standard strings. I use them with all of my guitars. Trust me, you're good. If you want to ask me some questions about getting started, post your email in a response and I will happily guide you through it.
134122
Hmmm...usual options first. Make sure needle isn't damaged, player is on flat surface, records are clean, etc. I honestly haven't had any issues with mine and I use it at least once a day. And it sits on a djembe drum! Worst case scenario you may have to trade it in for a new one.
2094003
Hi, the fret work was quite good on my neck as delivered. It did require a fret level, but I do that with all the necks I install anyway.The neck was bowed upward (back bow) so I backed off the truss rod and let it settle for a couple of weeks clamped down to a solid plank of timber. I did this only because I planned to fret level otherwise it could probably have gone on as is and the strings would have pulled the required relief.Cheers
21442
I pop'd the high e string a few weeks after getting mine, it broke as I was tuning up and I went a little too far. I haven't had any other strings break.
363927
Mine has been fine. For the price I paid, I feel it is a good value. Not a top flight guitar but for a beginner/novice or for a knock around guitar, good choice.
1476954
My first order of this item was fulfilled by SamAsh.com. The guitar was not packaged well, and there was a hole larger than a quarter that had punctured the packaging and the back of the guitar. The seller sent a prepaid shipping label and gave me a full refund. I ordered again through Amazon, and this time the order was fulfilled through Amazon. The packaging was much more protective and the guitar arrived in perfect condition.