Well, I picked up my reflex on Saturday, let me start by saying that the finish is simply stunning, the fingerboard is amazing (as are the little dots!!) despite being made of mahogany which most times you assume is going to be heavy (My AL HH should have taught me otherwise!!) I think it is probably my lightest Reflex and the tone.....simply to die for, definitely the most resonant reflex I own as well with a bit more punch and brightness than the others. When playing over backing tracks I really notice that the tone seems to jump out of the mix a little more.
I say all of this first so that its clear I LOVE the guitar, but I have to say that I was really disappointed with the roasted maple when I first got it out of the case, well finished and smooth as, but next to no figuring, a few dots of birdseye and a few sporadic patches of flame, I could literally feel my heart sink. After several days of playing I am realizing that my initial disappointment is probably due to the amount of highly figured necks that have been popping up on the forum because, the Pau Ferro is stunning, the little dots are mini works of art and as always the finish of the neck is is without comparison.
Time will tell but at the moment it is without doubt the best sounding and feeling (Neck finish wise) reflex I have. I usually play rock/Blues and the guitar works beautifully for that, but I really think the wood and neck combo works well for heavier sounds as well, would kill to hear what Deano could do with one (no I will not send you mine!!).
I know, no pics, no guitar, will try and get some batteries for my camera soon and get some pictures up!!
One thing I was wondering and this is for MM, do these guitars come strung with Cobalts????
