Denver
Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar - Satin Natural
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Free Setup Included
In addition to the benefits of the Performance Warranty, we offer one complimentary setup with the purchase of a new or used guitar, to be redeemed at any Long & McQuade location within the initial free-warranty period (1-year on new, 90-days on used).
This Includes:
- Restring (Strings not included).
- Tighten and lubricate all hardware.
- Clean and test electronics.
- Replace battery if needed (Battery not included).
- Adjust or rehang loose wiring.
- Clean and condition the fingerboard.
- Fret polish to remove minor scratches, pits and corrosion.
- Cleaning of the entire instrument.
- Adjust truss-rod to correct neck relief.
- Adjust saddle radius to match fingerboard.
- Adjust action at bridge.
- File nut slots for proper string movement.
- Adjust intonation.
- Adjust tremolo bridge setting to player's preference.
- Add/remove trem-springs as needed (Parts not included).
- Adjust pickup balance.
- Full inspection and play test.
Long & McQuade Performance Assurance
Buying a new instrument is an exciting event and we want to ensure that every instrument we sell comes exactly how the manufacturer intended it to be. That is why Long & McQuade performs a quality control check for every stringed, brass, and woodwind instrument over $99 ordered online at Long-McQuade.com.
Our team of experienced staff will unbox your instrument and perform a detailed inspection to ensure it leaves our warehouse looking and playing great with our QC card signed and dated for your peace of mind.
We work hard to source the best instruments from around the world from the finest brands. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your new instrument purchase from day one onwards.
Stringed Instrument Performance Assurance Checklist
Unlike our free set-up, which is included within the first year of purchase, this process is done to have the instrument set to the factory specs rather than to each player's feel or preferences.
We look after the following:
- Inspect finish and hardware.
- Check electronics to make sure everything is in working order. Check batteries on active pickups.
- Inspect strings.
- Inspect frets and fretboard.
- Check truss rod. Adjust for bow and relief.
- Tune instrument to manufacturer’s specified tuning.
- Check/set action height.
- Stretch strings and re-tune instrument and ensure machine heads are working well.
- Check for fret buzz by playing every note.
- Check/set intonation.
- Check/set pickup height.
- Cleaning and professional repacking.
Details
• Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
• Top: Spruce
• Side: Mahogany
• Back: Mahogany
• Neck: Nato
• Fingerboard: Black walnut
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Reviews
better than great guitar for the price 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
denver 44sgac-nat 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
denver 44sgac-nat 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
Not a $200 guitar 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
I've scoured the web for information about this model and nothing exists, so I figured I'd give as detailed review here as I can, so this guitar gets a fair shake. It's not even listed on the Denver website (mind you, they don't seem to have a few models listed there, so I'm not sure if these are coming to their line up or being phased out- hopefully the former and not the latter).
Like the reviewer before me, I've picked up, handled and played many guitars over the decades and I believe I have a good idea of what most people would look for in a guitar. I'm no professional musician by far so take these comments with a grain of salt, but I think the gist is reliable.
First of all, I have to admit to being a bit of a guitar snob but I will also be the first to acknowledge when I'm wrong about it. I've played expensive guitars that have made me shake my head in amazement/disappointment at the price, and cheap guitars that have made me have to double take at their low cost.
I went to my local L&M recently looking for a replacement for my old POS guitar used for travel, campfires, etc. Something I didn't care would get banged around a bit, so in the $200-300 range. I went in with a couple Yamahas in mind as they tend to be very good instruments for what you pay. Unfortunately neither of them were in stock (or maybe fortunately?). So I played around with some others in the price range, but maybe a bit more than I wanted to spend.
The salesperson said "Here- try this and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised". He handed me this Denver. I looked at it skeptically but sat down to try it out. Well, he was correct- the thing plays and sounds really quite good. Upon further investigation, I was more and more amazed at what I was holding when told the price was $200. Solid wood top, not laminate. Actual wood back and sides, again not laminate. A very smooth playable neck and fingerboard with a nice low action. Solid and tight tuners, and the guitar does stay in tune very well- I haven't had to re-tune it in the week or so I've had it at home. So far so good....
As for sound- It is a nice bright and loud guitar due to the spruce top. My cedar topped acoustic has a nice warm sultry sound to it so I like the fact that this one sounds so different. It is not chimy or too tinny however- just the right amount of brightness and volume in comparison. I get the same sonic "feel" from it as I do from my 12 string Ovation. This may actually not suit some people, but I like it. If I were to put a picture to the difference, I'd say the Cedar top reminds me of playing an intimate sit down session in a dark, smokey basement, where this Spruce topped Denver yells loud happy sing-alongs of Sweet Caroline around the campfire (fortunately exactly what I'm looking for in this case). Finger style sounds pretty good out of it as well. Definitely different from the cedar, but good different.
The fretboard is smooth and really fast. I wanted the cutaway so I could reach those higher frets more easily and my hand just flies up there smooth as butter. I've always been a Rosewood fan, but the walnut on this guitar looks and feels fantastic. The Nato neck is also nice and fast. Looks great too. The action was low to begin with, and after I had the folks at L&M set it up how I like, I can honestly say I can't feel a big difference! Not sure how much they even had to do. So, comes out of the box very playable. I did a 3 hour session with it the other day and no finger pain whatsoever, unlike the POS it's replacing- I can only play that one for 15 min or so before it gets bad!
The playability in regards to shape and size- I really like the cutaway and it actually seems easier to hold and play than my dreadnought. I looked at the dimensions and it isn't actually that far off, but maybe a combination of the smaller waste, smaller upper bout and cutaway make it easier to hold while sitting down. YMMV on this one....
As far as fit and finish goes, it is solid and well put together. Not sure how some people feel about the lack of a pickguard, but in my case, it's meant to be a bit of a beater anyway. The sides are "rough", as mentioned by the previous poster. Not sure if this is intentional or not. It made me believe at first it was a laminate, so I was surprised to find out it was actually solid Mahogany. Wow. Anyway, I think it adds to the rustic appeal for me but others may not like it. The saddle and nut look like plastic to me, but they don't detract from the quality:price ratio IMO. Like I said before, the tuners seem to be quite good as well.
The only thing I found that knocked some points off the quality is that the guitar actually had small bits of wood and shavings inside that I had to shake out. Not a lot, but surprising nonetheless. I haven't bothered yet to take the strings off to look inside to see if they're from something broken or unfinished. I'll look into that before the warranty expires though. Also, there was a small piece of plastic or something firmly stuck to the inside of the back, almost as though it had glue on it. I had to use a piece of dowel to reach in and knock it off, and it really did feel glued on. Didn't leave any damage when I popped it off though. I'm stumped on that one.....
The only reason I gave it a 4 on features is because it would be nice to have electronics on it, but that would just push the price up. My other acoustic doesn't have electronics either, so if it came to it, I could get a better quality acoustic pup to use in both of them down the road sometime. I tried the Denver that would be close to this one that has electronics and I could tell I didn't like it after about 30 seconds of playing it. As it was more $, I was happy.
So overall, I cannot recommend this guitar enough for it's price. It would be a great first guitar or a great back up/ knockaround. It is definitely worth more than $200, and if it had a different name on the headstock, I'm confident it would be at least double the price. Maybe triple if the manufacturing was a bit tighter. Hopefully I can say the same thing in the years to come with it as it ages but only time will tell. But still- it only cost $200.....
Very nice playable instrument that sounds good. 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
Rental rates
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1 Week $7.00
1 Month $14.00
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A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar - Satin Natural | 754848 |
