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Cordell from South Greenwood reviews their MacKenzie and Marr The Ian Tyson Inspiration

Cordell

From South Greenwood
November 21st, 2024

Reviewed Product:

The Ian Tyson Inspiration Acoustic Guitar
Here at last is my long delayed Ian Tyson Inspiration review:

Advanced age related issues forced me to delay these comments; for this I sincerely apologize:

This assessment was not “ quick” as I did not feel that it would do this fine instrument the justice that it deserves. I did use this instrument for a few gigs and it did use this opportunity to promote this fine instrument. This first tune that I played on it was “Four Strong Winds”; which I finger picked it of course.

The transparent pickguard is a classy touch, and the quality of all materials is 100% first class.

The intonation was bang on, right out of the box and it has remained that way; even trying it at various locations the full length of the fret board; also, there are no vibrations, and the finish on the neck encourages fast and easy hand movements.

Right out of the box, this was the easiest guitar, I have ever played, The tone is rich and mellow sounding, yet with plenty of volume.

The gold plated pen back tuners are simply the best, a joy to use, and using the fretboard is like putting your fingers into soft butter: again, right out of the box.

The cutaway, like the rest of the instrument, is perfectly book matched.

Finally, the case that is included in the price is well constructed beauty.

Congratulations! Well done.

Sincerely,

Cordell (Cord) Levy
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