GEAR REVIEW
GOPHERWOOD G620CE GUITAR | Mitch Bohannon
KEY FEATURES
• Solid top and back
• Condenser microphone
• Maple binding
• Light weight
Sound Pillar
I was introduced to GopherWood guitars just Those of you who play acoustic guitars know
over two years ago at the NAMM show and I that each guitar has its own tonal characteristics
wrote a review at that time mainly focused on and personality. Many acoustic players are
the G820EQR. I’ve had that guitar ever since really brand-loyal or are on the hunt for a guitar
then and have enjoyed playing it quite a bit. This brand of their dreams even though it really all
year at NAMM, we met with the GopherWood comes down to the impression that the guitar
team and decided to dedicate a review to the makes on you and if it is a lasting impression.
G620CE. I know that I’ve played some top-shelf guitars
from some universally trusted brands and I’ve
The G620CE has a solid cedar top with a been disappointed in the sound, the feel, or in
solid rosewood back and layered rosewood the aesthetics of the guitar. It’s exciting to find a
sides. The CE in the model number refers to guitar that not only ends up saving you money,
the cutaway design and proprietary electronics but at the same time feeling, playing, sounding,
system, the Dual Channel TGA22P-GW. This and looking better than that guitar you may
consists of a condenser microphone blended have had your heart set on.
with an under-saddle piezo pickup. The endpin
jack has a built-in strap-lock. Simply unscrew I can honestly say that this GopherWood
the outer ring on the jack, slip G620CE is not short on any details with its
your strap over the threaded maple binding around the top and back as
post and then replace the well as all the way up the neck. The gig bag
outer ring. The 20 in the model is a dense, 25mm dark brown fabric with firm,
number points to the Grand fitted padding including a neck-rest with Velcro
Auditorium shape with a cutaway. to secure the guitar. There is an extra layer
All
GopherWood
guitars
are of padding all the way around the headstock
equipped with the patented for added security as well. The padded back
SoundPillar
and
(see
the
video) straps are super comfortable and supportive
SoundPillar and the oversized pockets have room for any
System, which provides
you
with
interchangeable
tips I put the G620CE into the hands of several
that each yield their of my worship team members this week to
own sonic difference get their first impressions and I created a
and can be purchased video of their reactions and thoughts. Check
separately. The this out! Overall, they loved the feel, sound,
G620CE comes with and playability of the guitar. I heard several
an installed SoundPillar comments on the comfort of the guitar neck as
with maple tips.
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April 2019
additional gear needed.
multiple,
well as the warmth of the tone. It’s truly a super
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