Are Walden guitars any good?
Walden has been one of the real stars of the affordable acoustic market for quite some time, consistently producing well-built, high-quality, great-sounding guitars for less than a grand—and often much less. Like many guitar makers that offer great stuff that’s accessibly priced, Walden builds their axes overseas.
Who owns Walden Guitars?
Jonathan Lee
Walden Guitars is a guitar brand founded in 1996 by Jonathan Lee and KHS Musical Instruments and now owned by Jonathan Lee and Jaco Liao. Walden manufactures steel-string and classical guitars, and Baritone guitars….Walden Guitars.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Website | waldenguitars.com |
Where are Waterloo guitars made?
Austin, Texas
About Waterloo Guitars | Made in Austin, Texas.
Is a Waterloo a good guitar?
Some jumbo guitars have an overwhelming bass response, but the Waterloo is perfectly balanced, with just enough low end. It’s also a terrific instrument for fingerpicking: When I play gently, the sound is warm and dulcet, but when I dig in, the guitar responds with a nice growl and bite.
Do Waterloo guitars have truss rods?
All WL-14 models include an adjustable truss rod for convenient setup adjustment and flexibility. This model is also available with an optional Aged Finish for an authentic time-worn appearance. Hardshell TKL case included.
What is a Waterloo guitar?
The blues, country, and folk music played on these instruments was made in heartfelt response to the hard times of the depression era. The Waterloo brand is all about capturing the voice and spirit of the very best depression era guitars in well-made and very playable instruments.
Are Waterloo guitars handmade?
Waterloo by Collings Guitars | Handmade in Austin, Texas.
Are Waterloo guitars any good?
Are Waterloo guitars expensive?
Like the ’20s and ’30s models on which they are based, the Waterloo guitars are meant to be less expensive than the dreadnaught and concert body styles which Collings is known for. There is minimal ornamentation and the instruments are simply constructed, but with solid tone woods.
When did Waterloo guitars start?
2014
‘” For those unfamiliar, Collings introduced Waterloo Guitars in 2014. The lineup features instruments that take their cue from budget Depression-era models, both visually and tonally, and, like Collings guitars, are well-made and highly playable.