I picked this up for $81 when they were on sale at rock bottom and wasn't sure what to expect. Lots of video reviews out there that are all over the place. It just arrived and first thing out of the box is the top is so pretty I can almost live with the goofy headstock shape, which actually isn't as ugly in person as it appears in photos!
I still might re-shape the headstock... I am just so stunned at how GORGEOUS this thing is otherwise, that Imma little giddy at the overall appearance probably. One of the prettiest sunburst tops with amazing figuring I have ever seen, regardless of price. Hands down. Neck is beautiful as well. There's something about a maple neck with ball end frets that just looks clean and precise...
Cosmetics aside, let's get to the nitty gritty. For a beginner it is perfectly acceptable out of the box. Nothing "wrong" in terms of it plays fine, everything works as it should, and once the strings are stretched it holds tune just fine. You could give this to a kid as a first guitar and they would be receiving a perfectly functioning musical instrument.
Having said that, for those who are somewhere beyond being a beginner, it needs a proper setup. No surprise for a guitar in this price range. The action is slightly high at the higher frets and the intonation is sort of close, but only sort of if you have a decent ear. Still, big deal. I didn't expect that a master tech would prepare it for me at this price. Even at the full price it's supposed to list for I would expect a setup to be necessary.
Have not checked relief, but it's a bolt on neck. Set the relief if need be, adjust the bridge saddle heights, and if need be shim the neck to put the action where it should be. I expect it probably simply needs the relief checked and the bridge saddle heights set, and shimming will probably not be necessary from my cursory initial look at things. A straight edge on the neck suggests the neck itself is just fine as is, but the bridge saddles are definitely high. Big deal!
Again, we are talking about a budget guitar, not picking apart something from a custom shop. What else?
Some people have reported problems with consistent volume from pickup to pickup when using the coil split. It does seem to have SLIGHTLY lower volume in the middle position when the coil split is engaged, but I mean... not anything crazy terrible, and not anything I probably would have noticed if not for all the people who reported it as an "issue"... it's fine...
The pickup heights and pole pieces need to be adjusted. Again, as one would expect on a new guitar, and esp in this price range. But even as is, and with the protective plastic still on the pickups, the range of tonalities on tap is pretty cool. No complaints, some pleasant surprises, and who knows? With heights and pole pieces adjusted maybe that "volume discrepency" in the middle position with coil taps engaged will go away completely?
Again though, who cares? If you're going to pick apart this thing based upon tiny things in comparison to more expensive guitars you're missing the point.
Overall, first impression out of the box is it's pretty, -No, the F-hole is not bound but for this price the fact that the body IS bound, -and the body binding is flawless by the way, -is impressive in itself! Second impression out of the box is it plays fine but experienced players will want to change strings and do a proper setup, and then I have every expectation it will be a great player. Third impression is that for the price, the accessory bag is pretty dope.
What do you want for a budget guitar? Add in strict QC on the setup and binding on the F-Hole and the price is going to go up!
...I just wish the Chinese could wrap their heads around the idea of doing headstocks that aren't so funky and fugly...
She's a keeper anyway! I can love this beauty! despite the fact she has six toes! Five stars is factoring in the price point. No it's not a five star guitar compared to something that goes for three grand, but I've seen guitars going for five hundred or even more that will never be as good as I know this thing will be after a good setup.
It's fine.
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Product Description
Classic Styling That Packs a Punch
The Shoreline Series GTL-200 makes the classic thinline semi-hollow body sound available to everyone. From the instantly recognizable shape to the unique pickup configuration and distinctive F-hole, GTL-200 is built to look and sound like a premium guitar.
Unique Pickup Configuration
GTL-200 combines a P90 neck pickup with a split-coil humbucker in the bridge position, offering a unique combination of tones—from sweet and mellow to gritty and punchy. The pickup selector switch and push-pull tone knob, you can access an endless variety of tones for rock, metal, blues & country.
Explore Three Vibrant Color Choices
GTL-200 comes in three beautiful finishes inspired by its Southern California heritage, including Sunburst, Black, and Surf Green.
Vintage Goes Modern
GTL-200 celebrates one of the world’s most recognizable guitars, with the addition of modern features for today’s guitarists. With a chambered body, pearloid pickguard and playable neck shape, GTL-200 offers vintage tone and looks at a price any guitarist can afford.
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Better than expected...
I wasn't expecting a lot from this guitar. I should say that I did get the GearIT Sunset (LP style) and was not at all disappointed. This guitar is not really the style I would normally want. Something came over me and I decided I needed to check it out. I was expected to have to send it back, since Amazon had posted a "frequently returned item" notice.I did not return it.I haven't pulled the pick guard yet because I actually like the strings that came with the Shoreline. I looked everything else over. There are plenty of cosmetic imperfections that are very difficult to find and see, but they are there. The only such imperfections are in the form of very small impressions in the wood. There are no actual dings or scratches. The paint is good.I was surprised by the push/pull knob for the coil split. VERY smooth up and down movement. The knobs are metal, not plastic. You can feel it is a cheaper grade of metal, but still a nice touch.The bridge does have an issue. The saddle screws will rattle, especially if you pick or strum hard. The milling is off, either the screws or the saddles themselves, making the hole slightly large for the screws. The result is that they can move within the saddle. I did not dock any stars for this because the bridge is otherwise fine and for a sub-$100 guitar (at the time of purchase), they provided a functional bridge that, frankly, only amplifies what would be a normal characteristic of a Tele guitar anyway, namely, that kind of jangly, spanky sound. About the worst I could say is, it could be just a little less Tele sounding, but not really a problem for me at all. For some, I could see where it could be a problem and you may want to replace the bridge with something similar but better. Fairly easy and inexpensive upgrade. Personally, I like differences in guitars. Not just cosmetic, but structurally speaking. I Like that some of my guitars cause me to have to approach my playing differently. It keeps playing guitar fresh for me. In the case of the Shoreline, I have to apply some self-discipline and approach it with a lighter touch when it comes to picking and strumming.Not everyone feels this way, so this may understandably be a problem for some.Fretwork is great. No dead frets and the fret ends are all polished. No sprout or sharp ends whatsoever. That actually surprised me because of the price point. The fretboard is lacquered, which does help with preventing fret sprout by preventing the board from drying out and then shrinking. If you prefer an unfinished fretboard (fingerboard), keep that in mind.The guitar holds tune very well. It has decent Faux vintage style tuners. All 6 on mine hold tune and none of them feel gritty or sloppy. I know that this in particular can vary from guitar to guitar depending on QC, so your mileage may vary. They were installed unevenly, so the look isn't great on the back of the headstock, but this doesn't affect tuning stability. I would also note that although the tuners are fine now, over time they will very possibly start to become looser and sloppier. Being vintage tuners, there are no button screws to tighten, so they'll need to be replaced. Not a difficult or expensive fix. Something even a beginner might benefit from learning how to do.The 3-way switch is pretty cool. Very retro. Very quiet. Works well.The volume pot has VERY good taper. It is not at all an on/off situation. You can hear the difference in volume as you turn the knob right from the beginning. The tone pot is a little harder to tell without putting a meter on it, but it is not on/off. Maybe a little less taper than the volume, but there is still decent variance.The Shoreline is heavy. Even being a semi hollow, it has a thick body and therefor weighs quite a bit. This might be a downside for a young beginner. Or it could be excellent for building up those world tour muscles.The pickups sound very good to me. They are loud and bright. The humbucker has plenty of output but can easily be tamed. It has a coil split. The split does not affect the tone as dramatically as you might expect, but it does invoke more of a single coil sound. The P90 in the neck position sounds really good to me. I have no desire to replace either, but pickup sound is subjective. You might disagree with my assessment, but I really like both of these pickups.The gig back is ok. It has a little padding and will certainly make it easier to transport for lessons etc. It's better than the dust-cover type bags.The "case candy" that comes with it is ok. It makes it possible to start right away if you have an amp (or even if you don't). Picks, thin strap, clip-on digital tuner, extra set of strings and an output cable that is actually decent and better than the usual ones that come with guitars. All can be upgraded to better versions later on.Bottom line: If you don't mind heavy guitars and the tele appeals to you, you should check this one out. Just keep the weight and jangly bridge in mind.
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