I got my Silver Creek D-170 today from music123 fully prepared to send it back if something were wrong. I have to say I'm impressed. There isn't a lot of information (or real photos) out there so I thought I'd share mine.
All solid woods! Spruce/Rosewood dreadnaught, basically a low price import version of a D-28. Is this as good as a real D-28? No, but it is VERY good for what it costs. In fact I would say it would be good for twice it's price.
I have owned many fine acoustics incuding, a D-18, 3 Larrivees, Vintage Alvarez-Yairi's, and I've played many many more.
Right out of the box here's my thoughts:
-Action and intonation are actually very good.
-Wood looks above quality for the price.
-Very nice neck shape (thick, but not too thick)
-Love the Volute
-Tuners look a little cheap as do the pins but what do you expect? I will say that so far the tuners are working fine.
-Balanced rosewood dread sound, already opening up. Not the bass of a Martin but not bad either.
-Decent volume (I expect it to "open up" with time and playing)
-Ugly label on inside.
-Not the cleanest job of sanding on the inside but not too bad.
-I like the headstock inlay more than I thought I would. I'd prefer a more dressed down look (ala Martin) but it's growing on me.
-The back and sides look to be stained darker, probably to cover "imperfections" in the rosewood. I would rather it be natural but not really a big deal. It is very handsome.
-Not sure what the nut and saddle are made of.
-Finish job is pretty good. As for the finish itself, I'm sure it's some cheap poly.
With music123's $40 off anniversary discount and free shipping it came to a total of $259! Although, I still consider it a steal at $299
