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poor intonation
The tres looks great and sounds great, within limits. The problem is that the intonation is out by a mile on the E string(s), assuming GCE tuning. (You can check it by playing the harmonic at fret 12: it should be the same as the fretted note - it isn't). This makes the tres difficult if not impossible to tune: the E at fret IV on the C strings is already about 1/4 tone sharp relative to the open E strings. You might say that this is a feature of all short scale length instruments - and certainly if you listen to professional tres recordings, this marginal 'offness' seems to define the very sound of the instrument - but only to a certain extent. Having said that, all instruments are different, even factory-made ones, and it's possible I've just been unlucky with my instrument.
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j
Great instrument
Well built, good sound and quality for the price
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C
Super value
This is a killer instrument. I particularly like the neck-carve. Very comfortablel
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Thomann Tres Cubano Deluxe CCW
Just the thing I've been looking for. The action and intonation are fine, the sound is full, the tuner is a bonus and it looks lovely. The finish is fine - a few absolutely minor improvements could be made, but nothing really worth talking about. Very pleased with this. If you play it well it'll really sing, and it's definitely a lot of fun to play.
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