I have been playing my Conti Entrada now for some six weeks and can only confirm all the positive reviews and experiences: the top-notch build quality, the overall feel and touch of a precious instrument, the great sound both acoustic and amplified, and the looks – what a beauty!
On top of that – and for me personally perhaps the most important aspect – is the Entrada’s playability. I have read comments that its neck plays like butter; and that’s exactly it. The neck shape, the gorgeous ebony fingerboard, the comfortable frets and perfect fret end work, and set-up make the Entrada an exceptional experience and pleasure to play.
To be honest: I was expecting to receive a great instrument. But I felt unsure, if its playability would suit me. There was no need to worry. The Entrada’s neck is one of the best, perhaps the best I have ever played.
Moreover, the small body size (15″), the relatively thin body – almost like a semi-hollow – the weight, and the good balance make the instrument very comfortable to play, both sitting and standing.
A further interesting and positive observation is that the Entrada poses way less feedback problems than my other archtops.
My first thoughts were that this instrument is too good for me, for my level and my limited talent. But then I realized that it felt much easier to play certain licks and lines, chords and pieces. My humble conclusion is that an instrument should support the player. And this is what the Entrada does very, very well.
Finally, the whole buying process was a very positive experience. The great support from the Conti team, it’s kindness and helpfulness, always answering still another question of mine, and finally the kind and very informative personal video by Robert Conti – all that was amazing. Thanks to the whole team!
-Vera Calenbuhr – Zurich, Switzerland
Comments After Receiving Pre-Ship Video
“It‘s so kind to produce such a personal video with such interesting and relevant information about the instrument. It‘s also moving to see a great player like Robert inaugurating my new #guitar. Making such a video is a truly remarkable service distinguishing you from all I have experienced in the world of musical instruments, shops and retailers.”
Exceptional experience and pleasure to play (Switzerland)
I have been playing my Conti Entrada now for some six weeks and can only confirm all the positive reviews and experiences: the top-notch build quality, the overall feel and touch of a precious instrument, the great sound both acoustic and amplified, and the looks – what a beauty!
On top of that – and for me personally perhaps the most important aspect – is the Entrada’s playability. I have read comments that its neck plays like butter; and that’s exactly it. The neck shape, the gorgeous ebony fingerboard, the comfortable frets and perfect fret end work, and set-up make the Entrada an exceptional experience and pleasure to play.
To be honest: I was expecting to receive a great instrument. But I felt unsure, if its playability would suit me. There was no need to worry. The Entrada’s neck is one of the best, perhaps the best I have ever played.
Moreover, the small body size (15″), the relatively thin body – almost like a semi-hollow – the weight, and the good balance make the instrument very comfortable to play, both sitting and standing.
A further interesting and positive observation is that the Entrada poses way less feedback problems than my other archtops.
My first thoughts were that this instrument is too good for me, for my level and my limited talent. But then I realized that it felt much easier to play certain licks and lines, chords and pieces. My humble conclusion is that an instrument should support the player. And this is what the Entrada does very, very well.
Finally, the whole buying process was a very positive experience. The great support from the Conti team, it’s kindness and helpfulness, always answering still another question of mine, and finally the kind and very informative personal video by Robert Conti – all that was amazing. Thanks to the whole team!
-Vera Calenbuhr – Zurich, Switzerland
Comments After Receiving Pre-Ship Video
“It‘s so kind to produce such a personal video with such interesting and relevant information about the instrument. It‘s also moving to see a great player like Robert inaugurating my new #guitar. Making such a video is a truly remarkable service distinguishing you from all I have experienced in the world of musical instruments, shops and retailers.”
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The Best Guitars In The World!
“I want to thank Robert Conti for his excellent products! The guitars (I have 3! 2 Equity Models and now an Entrada) amps(I have a Henriksen) and the educational materials! I brought my Equity models to a well known guitar technician in Southern California and he said, “I’ve never worked on finer guitars!!. He sets up guitars for all the studio pros in LA. My Entrada came out of the box and played perfectly, as did the 2 Equity models. I have all Conti’s educational materials and am looking forward to more. Thanks again!” -Dr. Gary Smith – Somis, California
More I play it, better I love it!
“Here is a picture of me with my new Conti Entrada. I have a 1951 Sunburst Gibson ES-175 I bought used around 1960 and a Blond Epiphone Emperor II Joe Pass model guitar I bought used in 2008. Buying an instrument sight unseen, is a daunting proposition. However, I must say that this guitar is everything you said it was. The action is perfect! The more I play it, the better I love it! I am still pleasantly surprised by how great the action is as I move up the neck. I kind of subconsciously expect more resistance with chords
Ron Demone – Calgary, Canada
While on his way to visit family nearby, Ron Demone of Calgary, Canada receives a very special delivery of his new Conti Entrada archtop guitar!
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