MF Stupid Deal - Silver Creek T-170

[cotecj]

I had told myself that I wouldn't buy any Chinese guitars, but this was too hard to pass up. Today's "Stupid Deal of the Day" is a Silver Creek T-170 guitar for $199. I remembered the reviews posted here a while back for the T-160:

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/acoustic-...view-long.html

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/acoustic-...-160-pics.html

So, I ordered one, along with a case and some strings. I can't wait to see how this one plays and sounds.

[studio1087]

Post some pictures and a review.

I play OOO's.

I love OOO's.

It was tempting; solid rosewood. I would love to hear all about it when you get it.

Thanks,

John

[williamfriggle]

I love 000's too. Wish I had the funds to get that bad boy. Don't tell me how good it is. I might go rob someone. LOL

Bill

[tap4154]

I just ordered one too. Don't *really* need another 000 acoustic, but I just can't pass up a $200/free shipping/solid rosewood/spruce/24.9 scale/poor man's 00028EC

I've read that it's a fairly chunky soft V neck; I hope so... May need some setup too (some are good to go, some not it seems), but that's fine.

[cotecj]

If you are beating yourself up for not ordering a T-170 on Friday when they were $199, today's stupid deal is a T-160 for $199:

http://guitars.musiciansfriend.com/p...tar?sku=512727

[tap4154]

Come on Brown!

In Transit
Scheduled Delivery Date:
08/20/2009 (Updated)
08/21/2009 (Original)

LENEXA , KS , US 08/17/2009 1:09 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
LENEXA , KS , US 08/16/2009 10:16 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 08/15/2009 3:08 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

[cotecj]

Originally Posted by tap4154

Come on Brown!

In Transit
Scheduled Delivery Date:
08/20/2009 (Updated)
08/21/2009 (Original)

LENEXA , KS , US 08/17/2009 1:09 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
LENEXA , KS , US 08/16/2009 10:16 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
US 08/15/2009 3:08 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

You lucky dog! Mine's in transit, but they aren't giving a delivery date That's not a good sign!

[tap4154]

Originally Posted by cotecj

You lucky dog! Mine's in transit, but they aren't giving a delivery date That's not a good sign!

I ordered later on Friday than you (about 10PM), but I only ordered the guitar. The case and strings you added probably slowed down processing. You'll probably have a delivery date by tomorrow morning. My delivery date showed up about mid morning today.

[cotecj]

I just got a delivery date: 8/21. I can't wait!

[Tarnisher]

I bought one of the rosewoods last year and sent it back. It sounded good for the money, but I just couldn't deal with the baseball bat neck. It just wasn't fun to play.

[tap4154]

Originally Posted by Tarnisher

I bought one of the rosewoods last year and sent it back. It sounded good for the money, but I just couldn't deal with the baseball bat neck. It just wasn't fun to play.

That's what I prefer; a chunky neck. To each his own.

Can't play the skinny necks. Hands cramp up.

[cotecj]

Originally Posted by tap4154

That's what I prefer; a chunky neck. To each his own.

Can't play the skinny necks. Hands cramp up.

I'm hoping for a big, fat neck too.

[cotecj]

Location Date Local Time Description
SO. PORTLAND, ME, US 08/20/2009 6:24 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
08/20/2009 6:00 A.M. DESTINATION SCAN
08/20/2009 4:15 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN

[tap4154]

WOW! I am impressed!

$200? You've got to be kidding me!

A VERY pronounced V neck. Not too chunky at all, like the old pre-war Martins, and fits my palm perfectly. Very nice construction IMHO. Very neat work inside (no excess glue to be seen), and no flaws in the finish that I can see. Very nice grain all around, and has a bit of "bear claw" on the spruce top's lower bouts, which adds some nice character and a bit of waviness, when viewed at the right angle. Action is a tad high, but I'm going to restring it today with EB Earthwood 80/20 bronze alloy 10-52 (plain G, "rock and blues"), tighten the truss just a hair, sand a bit off the saddle, and see how it goes. It is a bone nut and bone compensated saddle (or perhaps nubone?).

Factory fresh, and very well-packed (and UPS took great care of it). I was afraid these may be rejects at that price. It's never been opened, that I can tell.

[cotecj]

It's here!



Mine is exactly like tap4154's description. I would have preferred a chunky U or C neck, but I'm not complaining about the V. The action is a tad high, the truss rod needs some adjustment and the nut needs a little attention, but these are all minor issues that I'm happy to take care of. Overall, it's a great deal. And the most important thing, it sounds very good. I don't have anything to A-B it with, but I'm more than happy with the tone.

[tap4154]

Cotecj, I initially thought I may have a minor nut issue or raised fret, as the high E was making a funny noise open, and when fretted in some places.

However when I loosened the strings to change them, this is what I saw:



Kinks all along all the strings, like they'd been crumpled up before being installed at the factory. Once I put the new set on, it all cleared up. Also sanded off the bottom of the saddle a bit and tightened the truss a half turn. Action is much better now.

BTW, the stock strings were a bit tight/pinched in the nut slots, but the 10-52 set fits perfectly.

[cotecj]

Originally Posted by tap4154

Cotecj, I initially thought I may have a minor nut issue or raised fret, as the high E was making a funny noise open, and when fretted in some places.

However when I loosened the strings to change them, this is what I saw:



Kinks all along all the strings, like they'd been crumpled up before being installed at the factory. Once I put the new set on, it all cleared up. Also sanded off the bottom of the saddle a bit and tightened the truss a half turn. Action is much better now.

BTW, the stock strings were a bit tight/pinched in the nut slots, but the 10-52 set fits perfectly.

You know, my strings were the same way! I just cleaned the nut up and put on a set of 10-47 D'Addarios. I think the truss rod must be a double-acting rod, because I had to loosen it with the new 10's on, and it got to a point where it had no tension, and I turned it a little more, and it started to build tension again, and the neck relief increased. Anyway, the relief and action are perfect now.

[Glide]

I have a T-170 and a T-160. I bought these a few months ago. 1st the T-170 for 249. I liked it so much, I then bought the 160. Both are excellent guitars at an unbelieveable price.I have Martins, Gibsons, and have owned quite a few 400. to 700. Asian imports, ( Epiphones, Masterbilts, Guild Gad, etc. ). My Silver Creeks are every bit as good or better than the other imports. Probably will need to be set up a bit, but I've found that most new guitars do anyway. I enjoy both of mine very much. My opinion is, these are a no brainer.

[Glide]

Here's pics of the T-170.

[TNO]

Mine is coming Monday :(
I didn't realize they came with a case :)

[tap4154]

Sorry to break the news TNO, but they don't come with a case. Cotecj added the Silver Creek case to his order.

[cotecj]

Originally Posted by Glide

I have a T-170 and a T-160. I bought these a few months ago. 1st the T-170 for 249. I liked it so much, I then bought the 160. Both are excellent guitars at an unbelieveable price.I have Martins, Gibsons, and have owned quite a few 400. to 700. Asian imports, ( Epiphones, Masterbilts, Guild Gad, etc. ). My Silver Creeks are every bit as good or better than the other imports. Probably will need to be set up a bit, but I've found that most new guitars do anyway. I enjoy both of mine very much. My opinion is, these are a no brainer.

How do the T-170 and T-160 compare? I would have bought the T-160 if the T-170 hadn't been the stupid deal of the day at MF. Is the mahogany warmer or more "woody" sounding, as people tend to describe mahogany vs rosewood?

[Glide]

I'd say so. The guitars are identical except for the rosewood/mahogony and the inlays on the headstock. I would say the 160 has the typical mahogony/ spruce tone you would expect. Hard to put into words for me, but the 160 is definately a great little guitar. It's not as '' warm '' sounding as an all mahogony guitar.

[Mike R.]

Just picked up a T-170 Rosewood from Musicians Friend for $99.00.

That's $199 out the door (phone orders with their secret code) with a $100 rebate through 10/31/09.

The years biggest no brainer and my new slide acoustic.

[Shepherd]

How did you get it for that price, it's listed at $399 online?

[cotecj]

Originally Posted by Shepherd

How did you get it for that price, it's listed at $399 online?

Call 'em up and use promo code 910T

[Shepherd]

I called twice and they both had no idea of what I was talking about when I mention promo 910T . They kept saying the price was $299 on their screen. After a little prodding, whining like a little girl actually, I managed to get it down to $199 plus the $100 rebate. banana010.gif

[cotecj]

Originally Posted by Shepherd

I called twice and they both had no idea of what I was talking about when I mention promo 910T . They kept saying the price was $299 on their screen. After a little prodding, whining like a little girl actually, I managed to get it down to $199 plus the $100 rebate. Attachment 34226

Glad you got it. The promo code is from a flyer I got with a recent order. I got my T-170 on a "Stupid Deal of the Day" for $199. Wish I had a $100 rebate too! What's the deal on the rebate?

[Shepherd]

I went for the T160 myself. Funny thing is on their screen the prices were T160 $299 and T170 $399 less rebate. My screen showed $199 and $299 less rebate. So I guess the prices changed just as I placed the order. Here's the rebate http://img3.musiciansfriend.com/dbas...109_103109.pdf. It's only good for Oct. Oh, and thanks for the tip.

[BoB/335]

I received a T-160 the other day. Seems like a decent guitar for the money. It's a bit tough for me to properly evaluate because I just got a Collings about 3 weeks ago. I bought this T160 for my daughter and hope she puts some time into it. Got mine for $179. The T170 was $199. Also got 10% off for saying "JBL" when they answered the phone. There was some kind of special going on. So $162 plus $100 rebate. So for $62 could I go wrong?

I notice that their homepage now says to say "AXE". That's where the JBL was the other day. There's still a few hours to snag one of these!