Italia Maranello Classic

World class bass at a good price, puts my ricki to shame in relation to price, use it without back-up at some hectic gigs.

I traded four guitars for a gold sparkle soap dish pickup, Italia Marenello. Very Pretty guitar. Sturdy neck and body, sounds good too. Stays in tune and, impresses people. Not to heavy to lift but, can only stand through three songs before I have to change guitars. Must be some good wood underneath the paint job so, I'm not complaining. I like like the guitar just fine, great craftsmanship I'm very happy.

Bought new 2007. Cost £319 British Pounds. Blue sparkle top with pearloid back/sides/neck/headstock. 22 medium frets. 3 way toggle and a pair on Wilkinson WVC pups (vintage voiced) Single cutaway. Tune O Matic bridge. Italia die cast tuners. Lovely smooth C shaped neck with Rosewood fingerboard 12" radius. Floating pickguard.

I play blues mostly also have mad half hour playing country rock and R&R. Use a Fender Roc-Pro1000 amp v/occasionally with a comp pedal. Has a rich full sound. Can be used for all kinds of tunes. I use just a touch of gain and it's Santana. Played clean with the tone rolled back it's Peter Green. It's a complete arsenal of sounds. I play other guitars, but this is my favourite instrument. Well done Trevor Wilkinson for the product and Chris Rea for bringing it to my attention.

Arrived really well set-up from the factory. Everything spot on. Can't add anymore.

E-mailed customer to check string gauge 10's. As I string the other guitars with 9's. They replied next day.

Been playing for about 8 years after a 30 year layoff. I also play a tele and strat. If pinched would definitely buy anothr 2. I love the style and the way it plays, I only wish I could do it justice. All the people who have seen and heard and played it have all remarked what a fabulous looking guitar, and a friend who owns a guitar shop and has the pick of loads of them said it was a great instrument.

Do yourself a favour go and try 1. You'll buy it. I now want 1 in each colour