Yamaha Review: ERG 121

History:

Purchase: This is the second guitar that I have owned , the first one that was brought for me was a mis understanding. When said I wanted to learn to play the electric guitar my very good lady brought me an electo-acoustic. We spotted the Yamaha ERG 121 at a local store for the fantastic price of just £120 sterling and decisded that even if I turned out to be rubbish at learning to play I would still be able to sell the thing on and get most of my money back.

What I Like About This Yamaha ERG 121: First impressions of the Yahmaha ERG 121 was that it looked just like the fender strat that I'd always wanted as a boy. This one is in jet black and has been an absolute joy to learn to play on. One set of single pickups and two sets of Humbuckers. A five way switch for selection and seperate volume and tone control nobs.This unit has been my pride and joy now for exactly 12 months and I have had no problems with it at all. It still looks and sounds as good as it did the day I brought it. I Have recently started to take guitar lessons from a Professional of 30 years standing, he loves my ERG 121 and can not belive that It sounds so good and cost so little. If anyone wants an electric guitar to start with then this is a very very good starting point.

What I Do NOT Like About The Yamaha ERG 121: The only thing that lets this guitar down is my standard of playing. This guitar is as good as the player behind it.

Yamaha ERG 121 Quality Rating: A first glass solid body electric guitar in black with contrasting silver that shines like chrome. Very smooth neck and after 12 months of usage this still looks like new.

Review Summary: Every day I am amazed at the pleasure I get from the yamaha ERG 121. It is a budget guitar but I do not think anyone has told it. I would recommend it to anyone of any standard of playing. excellent build quality, excellent sound, excellent value for money, go and buy one because your not having mine !!!!

Rating of this Yamaha product: 5

This Yamaha ERG 121 Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: Dave Ward

Review Date: 2003-02-15