I own the version of this guitar with a Duesenberg Les Trem on it. It is simply fantastic and is my absolute favorite instrument. Rivolta makes damn good guitars.
@@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885 that’s one reason I want to get it. The regular ones sound great. After getting a Rivolta I know they are solid. If I do get that one I will make a video before I do terrible things to it.
I bought a Rivolta Mondata XVIII with the bigsby a couple of years ago (pre covid). It also had a nut binding problem from the factory. With the bigsby, that makes it very difficult to keep in tune. I like the look and sound of the Rivolta guitars but I think they don’t do a good job with their nuts.
I know I'm probably in the minority here but I don't get all the love for the offset guitar craze. The look of the Novo guitars really do nothing for me. I do have to say though - the P90's on this sound friggin awesome. Nice playing too!
Reminds me of Solar who make in Indonesia and check in Spain, and Balaguer who make their customs in Korea and check them in USA. Looks pretty unique to me
It's an extremely nice guitar but those blocks are just too much for me. Put some nice standard blocks in there and you've got a gorgeous guitar visually.
I almost sold my Les Paul Studio to buy a Rivolta, but a lot of people say it feels somewhat cheap and overpriced... But darn, they look absolutely incredible to me.... and sound just as good, unique.. What do you guys think?
I bought one about 2 years ago. I LOVE the body shape and design. I had to sell it for a loss because there were a couple of critical issues: 1. Doesn’t intonate right with that wraparound bridge. It’s a compensated wraparound and doesn’t even have string slots or adjustable saddles. The g string was way out and the other strings were okay, but you may have to buy a a wraparound with saddles to fix the issue. 2. On mine the strings were WAY TOO HIGH off the first fret. Bar F chord crazy out of tune. I’m guessing a nut issue. I think these guitars are so beautiful but I shouldn’t need to hire a luthier to solve multiple issues on a $1k guitar. Sold it for a loss and bought a Reverend. Came from same factory and 0 issues!
This has been on my wish list for a long time, and this review is definitely keeping the Combinata on that list. BUT - do I really want to pay $1200 and still have to mess with the nut? After it's supposedly been set up at Novo???
Clicked only because I check out pretty much any video Phil does, but dang, that guitar sounded great and looks good too! For some reason, that surprised me.
i have a Rivolta Combinata XVII in Toro Black; the same guitar but with a roller bridge and Duesenberg Les Trem it came with white plastics; i bought the gold plate and metallic P90 covers from Rivolta. note : the pickup covers are not metal. they are plastic with a metal foil covering when i changed the plate, i did my own loom with CTS pots, switchcraft switch & jack and a russia PIO cap it plays and sounds great. and it looks awesome very happy with it
1st thought, $1,200+ for a guitar they setup themselves and the string was binding like that during tuning? Definitely points off for that. Great body shape & sound, not sure I like the block inlays, they're so dang big.
I bought one of these about 12 months ago and it instantly became my #1 guitar. I love the pickups and how it looks like a Rickenbacker but sounds and plays more like an SG. I had the same issues with the nut binding and some pointy frets (easy fix). The one thing I will say is it came set up so well out of the factory, incredibly low action with no fret buzz, but I took it apart to install locking tuners, change the pickup covers for cream ones file the nut and fret ends, and I just cant get the action as good as it was. My bad. Still it's the best guitar I've played, the middle position with a fender amp is beautiful and the neck with crunch really growls. Ebony fretboard is beautiful. I cant recommend highly enough. Lastly - as a big guy, I really appreciate the bigger body size. I love strats etc but they look like i have a peanut stuck on my shirt. Good one Dennis Fano - I'll be buying the other Rivolta models too.
One of my Eastwoods also had a small nut problem resulting from a change in string gauge. Michael was very good to deal with & sent the repair cost to me in Australia.
I own an early one in Palmadoro Red Mettalic (discontinued color), ebony fretboard, and deluxe hardshell case. After the first couple years they now ship with Pau Ferro fingerboards and a Bag instead of Hard case. These guitars are a steal, very Rickenbacker like, they play and sound as good as anything Made IMHO. Build quality is impeccable. Good stuff, love mine, get one today! @ 1100 bucks new with a bag. Hard case now cost extra,ebony no longer available on this model.
Agreed...And that's not the only issue Phil found with the guitar (fret radius was very different than advertised, mediocre (at best) fret polishing job, "handshake" was uncomfortable)...Guaranteed if this was a $1200 Gibson people would be piling on for all they were worth to mercilessly denigrate the instrument and the company...
The nut problem is very common on guitars costing much more as well. Not a huge issue as you can see it took him about 1 minute to correct. It's not a big deal at all!
@@bthalko It's my first P90 guitar ever, and my only recent reference is my MIM Tele. So I can't really say how it will compare to your HB. I've had a couple of humbucking guitars before, but that was... in a past life. 🙂 I do a lot of clean playing and rarely have the volume all the way up on any guitar. What I can say is the 290 overall is a lot hotter sounding than the Tele, so in a few words it's louder, has more push and sounds darker. Which is what I expected, more or less. How much of that is the construction (korina, set neck, 24.75" scale) vs. the pickups I don't really know. But I reckon the bridge 9A5 is a little on the hot/dark side. I find even with the bass rolled all the way off (nice control to have, by the way) I still go for brighter amp settings than with the Tele.
I watched Ron's video and your video with Mike's interview. Mike made a few comments that inspired me to purchase this model but with the Bigsby trem. After tuning the guitar I literally couldn't put it down. It feels great in my hands and plays extremely well from the factory. I took the guitar to my guitar tech for refinement, basically to get the Bigsby working its best. (all my guitars, new or used, get refined by my tech) I think the guitar is an absolutely wonderful instrument and I would encourage anyone who is thinking of purchasing one to do so. I'm completely satisfied with the guitar and I believe you will be too. I was also very impressed by how quickly the company responded to my emails....great experience. My credibility.... I've probably owned about seventy guitars. The ones I have at this time are all high end Martin, Gibson, Fender and Guild guitars along with a few other brands. If nothing else, check out Phil's interview with Mike.
I wish gibsons and guitars like this would use 7.25 and 9.5 radius, why does it seem any set neck or neck thru guitar are always 12-16 radius. I play 7.25 and love it I wish a Les Paul could have fender radius
I want one of these so bad.... Well, yeah, one of those sure, but really... I want a Novo. Real bad. Real damned bad. Sigh... hate being poor. Maybe one day.
The good thing about boutique builders is if you wait long enough eventually the company’s popularity drops and you can get a great deal on awesome guitars that the “cool kids” don’t want anymore. I don’t know how long that will take with Novo since they are still on the upswing, but your financial situation could always improve unexpectedly too.
Great video as always. This is the third video of this guitar I’ve watched. The pickups don’t sound pleasant to me. Hard to describe what I’m not liking about them. Obviously to each his own. Love the look and workmanship seems very good.
I have this exact same model - arrived late last year. All good EXCEPT I found the action to be way too high and I confess I have struggled trying to get it comfortable. First time trying to adjust a wraparound bridge (been playing Les Pauls for decades) and it has been difficult getting it lower - a physical battle! The neck also feels 'awkward' so taking it home from the studio to see if I can finally 'bond' with it. First time I have bought a guitar online . . . if it was in a shop here I probably would have passed on it TBH.
Currently a/b'ing the Mondata and the Combinata, this was a very helpful overview. Still don't know which one I'd like to go with because they both seem like a great choice but it's gonna be one or the other.
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Blah Revolta is John Travoltas ugly brother. JK could be a great guitar but price point is way high for what it is. Its like a low end Gretsch but they only cost half that. Just my perception.
The shape isn't for me, but it sounds great, and I love the full block inlays. They're right up there with my favorites, the Jackson 80s style, and yes, PRS birds lol
Where did this brand come from? Its like all of the sudden there all over craigslist and offerup...doesnt look to good when that happens with a newer brand.
I tend to agree with you that once you reach the $1,000 level guitars should be made in North America (or at least Japan or Europe). However, we reached the point several years ago where Chinese made guitars are no longer just the cheap entry level models. There are Chinese guitars that are significantly more expensive than these, and I would take a Korean guitar over a Chinese one any day.
It’s part of their offput line, other models include the Disgusto, the Wretchomatic, the Repulsivator, the Smeguar, the Poopsonic, the Jizzmaster, and the Yuckocaster. 😆
Interesting idea...the block on the first fret does seem to clash with the headstock. I've really liked this guitar prior to review, but now you've got me looking at it & I'm not sold on the block inlays at all now. I keep seeing them as 'vertical' when the rest of the guitar appears 'horizontal' (if that makes sense😦). Perhaps the clash is just due to the body colour. I'll have to look at the variations available out here. They sell for ~$2300 out here, which prices them against some serious all USA made guitars. Shipping back to the US, only to be shipped back out to the world surely adds some serious $$$, that could easily be alleviated. Hmmmm 💡
Great video Phil. I have the RJ Ronquillo custom baritone of this guitar. It is one of the nicest guitars I've ever played, certainly the nicest baritone. There was a small issue with the out-of-phase switch but they sent a new one, I soldered it in and problem gone.
What type of "SG" model is that to your left,my right with the natural sunburnt finish? Beautiful,almost looks like a g400 model by the body shade.As per usual,thanks for the great content.👍
I almost pulled the trigger on a Combinata VII at xmas. Had to travel interstate (no dealers here in Sydney Australia) to try one, only one in stock and not the colour I'd like (want the Ice Blue). But... It was $2k off a list of $2200 in a market where Player Strats street for around $1100 (not $3k has Phil might've suggested in podcast once). Man, it was close call. So much about the Combinata VII, as an alternative to my small army of T- and S-style guitar, is so appealing as its own unique thing. If I can just get one closer to $AU1500 in the cooler I want...
just picked up a Combinata XVII in Acero Glow, and i must say, i am in love with this guitar. the neck is just a touch chunky and so comfortable, and the P90s sound incredible. i am mostly a flat top acoustic player, but needed something for my home studio, and the neck, size proportions, and semi hollow body aspect of this guitar, make it a nice transition from my OM or Dread to add electric guitar tracks and frills. i recommend it highly! (thanks, phillip, for another honest and detailed demo!)
LOVE these guitars! I'd have one if I hadn't have just bought a Bill Nelson Astroluxe Cadet guitar from Eastwood. I seriously applaud what Eastwood is doing. Making reasonably priced guitars interesting again. Voted most dangerous guitar company by my wife!
I bought one of these for the body shape. Wanted a Gibson style neck, P90s and the controls way away from the strings. I love telecasters and find Les Paul bodies feel too small. This body shape is great. The Wilkinson tuners rattled so I switched those out. I find myself playing this guitar more and more.
I LOVE the tones, but I am kinda surprised at the issues on a $1200 guitar...particularly the nut issues, and the radius being so far off the spec. But like I said, the tones are fantastic!
I have a Combinata XVII that I love. But the roller bridge caused tuning issues, so I replaced it with a Compton that I had on hand, and it works great! Also I replaced the vintage tuners with a set of Ratio locking tuners. Took a little work, but fully worth it!
I have a Rivolta Mondata with 2 mini-bucks from the Eastwood company. Aside from feeling a little heavy after a Bigsby install, it looks great, plays great, & feels great too.
Because I think it's important for builders to know that YTers have influence, I hadn't seriously considered an Eastwood until I'd seen that interview you did a while back. Now, I'm watching each video to see which model I like the most, as I definitely want to support them. Thanks for the video, Phil.
Just bought one and now it is the only guitar I play. All the PRS, Fender, Godin, Hallmark etc.... go to storage.
Great to hear. You still enjoying it? There’s one local that I want to check out. 🎸
I own the version of this guitar with a Duesenberg Les Trem on it. It is simply fantastic and is my absolute favorite instrument. Rivolta makes damn good guitars.
Agreed, I too have one with the Deusenberg Les Trem, and it absolutely sings. Love these guitars!!!
Excellent review and thanks for the tips. I really appreciate the level of detail in your reviews, amount the best on UA-cam. Thanks again!
That guitar looks sick and sounds awesome. Old school rock machine.
I bought one and other than it came with no case of any kind I am in love with it. The minute you pick it up you feel like you have held it forever
I have a Rivolta baritone and I absolutely love it. I have been eyeing the 12 string version of this guitar.
I'm interested in the 12-string too... but there are zero videos of those (at least I can't find any).
@@stephenhawkingsfootballboo7885 that’s one reason I want to get it. The regular ones sound great. After getting a Rivolta I know they are solid. If I do get that one I will make a video before I do terrible things to it.
Eastwood’s entire line is cool! Been on the list for a while. Gonna have to add Revolta. It looks and sounds great!
10+ on the review 10+ on the playing and that tonage👍 Win Win!
Great review Phillip! Just purchased mine in Burgundy Mist Metallic!
Your reviews are so good and thorough. I don’t know what else to say other than thanks!
I agree, always an honest review.
I agree 100%. Phil has a superb format for his reviews.
Would like to see you compare a Rivolta, a Novo and a Fano.
An interesting fingerboard - abalone board with wooden markers. Or not?
Looks like the same charvel pro San dimas in metallic deep purple that I got hanging up there.
My fretboard is ebony tho that ones looks brown ish like rosewood
Love it. I think I'd rather one of those to a Novo. I'm not keen on the relicing they do on Novo's, and the price point on these seems great.
You can order a Novo without relicing, but of course they are still significantly more expensive and the wait time of custom orders has increased.
The Korean factory these come out of does great work.
Dude RJ is a beast
I bought a Rivolta Mondata XVIII with the bigsby a couple of years ago (pre covid). It also had a nut binding problem from the factory. With the bigsby, that makes it very difficult to keep in tune. I like the look and sound of the Rivolta guitars but I think they don’t do a good job with their nuts.
head turners, they look really cool
I know I'm probably in the minority here but I don't get all the love for the offset guitar craze. The look of the Novo guitars really do nothing for me. I do have to say though - the P90's on this sound friggin awesome. Nice playing too!
Offsets rule! 😂
@@mikeapplegate5845 Haha - I'm old so that likely plays a part in it!
@@mikedr1549 I'm 65, so no spring chicken here. They fit my body much better than most, and I also love the look.
THAT is beyond cool
I kinda want to get one after this
OMG.... Dude picks every note @ 3:46!
Reminds me of Solar who make in Indonesia and check in Spain, and Balaguer who make their customs in Korea and check them in USA. Looks pretty unique to me
It's an extremely nice guitar but those blocks are just too much for me. Put some nice standard blocks in there and you've got a gorgeous guitar visually.
I almost sold my Les Paul Studio to buy a Rivolta, but a lot of people say it feels somewhat cheap and overpriced... But darn, they look absolutely incredible to me.... and sound just as good, unique.. What do you guys think?
I bought one about 2 years ago. I LOVE the body shape and design. I had to sell it for a loss because there were a couple of critical issues: 1. Doesn’t intonate right with that wraparound bridge. It’s a compensated wraparound and doesn’t even have string slots or adjustable saddles. The g string was way out and the other strings were okay, but you may have to buy a a wraparound with saddles to fix the issue. 2. On mine the strings were WAY TOO HIGH off the first fret. Bar F chord crazy out of tune. I’m guessing a nut issue.
I think these guitars are so beautiful but I shouldn’t need to hire a luthier to solve multiple issues on a $1k guitar. Sold it for a loss and bought a Reverend. Came from same factory and 0 issues!
@@holliswebb I agree, a small setup is acceptable, but one shouldn't need to shell out money for repairs on a new guitar! I kept my Les Paul....
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$1,100 for a guitar that needs all that work? No thanks.
Phil doing the sickest John Petrucci impression at 3:47
This has been on my wish list for a long time, and this review is definitely keeping the Combinata on that list. BUT - do I really want to pay $1200 and still have to mess with the nut? After it's supposedly been set up at Novo???
Well yea.. i got a mexican fender a luthier made it the best guitar ever but it was cheaper
Well, yeah. I don't know what makes you think guitars in that price range don't come with problems. I would be worried if it wasn't an easy fix
Clicked only because I check out pretty much any video Phil does, but dang, that guitar sounded great and looks good too! For some reason, that surprised me.
i have a Rivolta Combinata XVII in Toro Black; the same guitar but with a roller bridge and Duesenberg Les Trem
it came with white plastics; i bought the gold plate and metallic P90 covers from Rivolta. note : the pickup covers are not metal. they are plastic with a metal foil covering
when i changed the plate, i did my own loom with CTS pots, switchcraft switch & jack and a russia PIO cap
it plays and sounds great. and it looks awesome
very happy with it
I've was GASing for a Novo Serus until I saw how much they go for... now I'm thinking "Rivolta, yeah, that's the ticket!"
Yeah they're about 1/2 and 1/3 of the Novo price
I’m impressed with how quiet the P90’s in that guitar are. Some P90’s can be very buzzy. It’s a really nice guitar.
1st thought, $1,200+ for a guitar they setup themselves and the string was binding like that during tuning? Definitely points off for that. Great body shape & sound, not sure I like the block inlays, they're so dang big.
I bought one of these about 12 months ago and it instantly became my #1 guitar. I love the pickups and how it looks like a Rickenbacker but sounds and plays more like an SG. I had the same issues with the nut binding and some pointy frets (easy fix). The one thing I will say is it came set up so well out of the factory, incredibly low action with no fret buzz, but I took it apart to install locking tuners, change the pickup covers for cream ones file the nut and fret ends, and I just cant get the action as good as it was. My bad. Still it's the best guitar I've played, the middle position with a fender amp is beautiful and the neck with crunch really growls. Ebony fretboard is beautiful. I cant recommend highly enough. Lastly - as a big guy, I really appreciate the bigger body size. I love strats etc but they look like i have a peanut stuck on my shirt. Good one Dennis Fano - I'll be buying the other Rivolta models too.
Pics with the cream covers??
Great tip using the sandpaper and the next smaller diameter string to clean up a nut slot. Thanks!
Indeed
This is unrelated but I've always wanted to see what a 7 string with P90's would sound like
Also: 3:46 Phil plays Rings of Saturn
One of my Eastwoods also had a small nut problem resulting from a change in string gauge. Michael was very good to deal with & sent the repair cost to me in Australia.
That is a really good guitar. Dennis Fano's flagship Novo is out of this world. The Serus T is my favorite. Perfect in every way. love the body size.
I have no interest in the guitar itself, but loved the way you reviewed it. Very analytical and goes through all the important points for the player!
Hey Phil, the $10 and $25 are sold out on Patreon, have you thought about adding any more?? --gary
I own an early one in Palmadoro Red Mettalic (discontinued color), ebony fretboard, and deluxe hardshell case. After the first couple years they now ship with Pau Ferro fingerboards and a Bag instead of Hard case. These guitars are a steal, very Rickenbacker like, they play and sound as good as anything Made IMHO. Build quality is impeccable. Good stuff, love mine, get one today! @ 1100 bucks new with a bag. Hard case now cost extra,ebony no longer available on this model.
Very nice mix between an old Rickenbacker and a Hofner, I like it.
You made that piece of wood sound sooo sexy!
Well done Philip. Well done indeed.
That vaguely reminds me of some of the 80s Washburns..
$1200 guitar shouldn't have that nut problem with the g string. I would be ticked off.
Agreed...And that's not the only issue Phil found with the guitar (fret radius was very different than advertised, mediocre (at best) fret polishing job, "handshake" was uncomfortable)...Guaranteed if this was a $1200 Gibson people would be piling on for all they were worth to mercilessly denigrate the instrument and the company...
The nut problem is very common on guitars costing much more as well. Not a huge issue as you can see it took him about 1 minute to correct. It's not a big deal at all!
This is such an awesome, objective and detailed walk-through. Really helps doing an informed purchase decision. Much appreciated!
Now I'm really curious to see you do a Mirr Reverend. 🙂
I have a Contender HB - It's great! Outshines my American Deluxe Telecaster by a long shot. Absolutely worth the money!
@@bthalko No kidding! I got a Contender 290 just this week and can't take my hands or eyes off of it.
@@monco3512 How's the P-90s sound? I'm looking for a guitar with 'em, and I love my Contender a lot, so... seems like an obvious choice!
@@bthalko It's my first P90 guitar ever, and my only recent reference is my MIM Tele. So I can't really say how it will compare to your HB. I've had a couple of humbucking guitars before, but that was... in a past life. 🙂
I do a lot of clean playing and rarely have the volume all the way up on any guitar. What I can say is the 290 overall is a lot hotter sounding than the Tele, so in a few words it's louder, has more push and sounds darker. Which is what I expected, more or less. How much of that is the construction (korina, set neck, 24.75" scale) vs. the pickups I don't really know. But I reckon the bridge 9A5 is a little on the hot/dark side. I find even with the bass rolled all the way off (nice control to have, by the way) I still go for brighter amp settings than with the Tele.
I watched Ron's video and your video with Mike's interview. Mike made a few comments that inspired me to purchase this model but with the Bigsby trem. After tuning the guitar I literally couldn't put it down. It feels great in my hands and plays extremely well from the factory. I took the guitar to my guitar tech for refinement, basically to get the Bigsby working its best. (all my guitars, new or used, get refined by my tech) I think the guitar is an absolutely wonderful instrument and I would encourage anyone who is thinking of purchasing one to do so. I'm completely satisfied with the guitar and I believe you will be too.
I was also very impressed by how quickly the company responded to my emails....great experience.
My credibility.... I've probably owned about seventy guitars. The ones I have at this time are all high end Martin, Gibson, Fender and Guild guitars along with a few other brands.
If nothing else, check out Phil's interview with Mike.
Well done video. Rivolta is not for me, but still enjoyed the review. Thanks Phil.
I wish gibsons and guitars like this would use 7.25 and 9.5 radius, why does it seem any set neck or neck thru guitar are always 12-16 radius. I play 7.25 and love it I wish a Les Paul could have fender radius
McNight Nylon Sock Test should be made the Industry standard!!!!
I want one of these so bad.... Well, yeah, one of those sure, but really... I want a Novo. Real bad. Real damned bad. Sigh... hate being poor. Maybe one day.
The good thing about boutique builders is if you wait long enough eventually the company’s popularity drops and you can get a great deal on awesome guitars that the “cool kids” don’t want anymore.
I don’t know how long that will take with Novo since they are still on the upswing, but your financial situation could always improve unexpectedly too.
@@charlesbolton8471 let's hope.
Btw, where are you sitting in this particular shoot? Is it another room at the shop or have you redecorated?
Got a dealer special Sonic Blue one coming from the UK to Florida this week!
Are these P90s noisy? Most p90s sound great but are extremely noisy especially with overdrive
Great video as always. This is the third video of this guitar I’ve watched. The pickups don’t sound pleasant to me. Hard to describe what I’m not liking about them. Obviously to each his own. Love the look and workmanship seems very good.
I have this exact same model - arrived late last year. All good EXCEPT I found the action to be way too high and I confess I have struggled trying to get it comfortable. First time trying to adjust a wraparound bridge (been playing Les Pauls for decades) and it has been difficult getting it lower - a physical battle! The neck also feels 'awkward' so taking it home from the studio to see if I can finally 'bond' with it. First time I have bought a guitar online . . . if it was in a shop here I probably would have passed on it TBH.
Currently a/b'ing the Mondata and the Combinata, this was a very helpful overview. Still don't know which one I'd like to go with because they both seem like a great choice but it's gonna be one or the other.
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Blah Revolta is John Travoltas ugly brother. JK could be a great guitar but price point is way high for what it is. Its like a low end Gretsch but they only cost half that. Just my perception.
Not a fan.
My dual P90 guitar feels close to 10lbs.. I should have bought one of these. I really like this guitar :-/
Nice guitar, great review as usual.
But what a stupid name! Maybe they should have called it the Fartola or Sneezebox, that would have been worse.
The shape isn't for me, but it sounds great, and I love the full block inlays. They're right up there with my favorites, the Jackson 80s style, and yes, PRS birds lol
the old "g-string" problem. Same with Gibsons. Get a "String butler" and forget about.
That guitar is Rivolting amirite? Like a Les Paul and a Jazzmaster had an ugly child.
Where did this brand come from? Its like all of the sudden there all over craigslist and offerup...doesnt look to good when that happens with a newer brand.
3:43
Broke my brain, thanks KnowYourGear :)
Love the new name change
I want a novo so bad🥺 if I could stay out of the casino for a few months I’d just get one or at least win once in a while🤔
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looks like it has a rickenbacker vibe for the body design.
Nice guitar but that thing is uglier than a les paul...
Love the pickup balance! Sound’s great.
Body shape is straight rip-off from Rickenbacker 1956 Combo model BTW. Including the German top carve. Other than that, nice guitar.
Just look at the different models that Dennis Fano designed with his first company Fano. They are all similar to existing guitars.
Cool looking guitar but way too expensive where I live....I think these are too expensive for MIK guitars
I tend to agree with you that once you reach the $1,000 level guitars should be made in North America (or at least Japan or Europe). However, we
reached the point several years ago where Chinese made guitars are no longer just the cheap entry level models. There are Chinese guitars that are significantly more expensive than these, and I would take a Korean guitar over a Chinese one any day.
NO ONE can avoid toggling the toggle switch.
I don’t like the name. Sounds a little too much like “Revolting”. Which they’re anything but.
Cool guitars, not my favorite name either.
I was about to comment the exact same thing. Sounds way too close to "revolting." Whomever decided on that name made a mistake imo ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
It’s part of their offput line, other models include the Disgusto, the Wretchomatic, the Repulsivator, the Smeguar, the Poopsonic, the Jizzmaster, and the Yuckocaster. 😆
Welp. Gotta get a p90 guitar now. Rip wallet
A great looking and sounding guitar! But I personally think it would look better without a block on the first fret.
Interesting idea...the block on the first fret does seem to clash with the headstock.
I've really liked this guitar prior to review, but now you've got me looking at it & I'm not sold on the block inlays at all now.
I keep seeing them as 'vertical' when the rest of the guitar appears 'horizontal' (if that makes sense😦).
Perhaps the clash is just due to the body colour. I'll have to look at the variations available out here. They sell for ~$2300 out here, which prices them against some serious all USA made guitars.
Shipping back to the US, only to be shipped back out to the world surely adds some serious $$$, that could easily be alleviated.
Hmmmm 💡
Rivolta over Gibson all day long.
Did this channel get a name change?
Love Rivoltas. One of these days..
Great video Phil. I have the RJ Ronquillo custom baritone of this guitar. It is one of the nicest guitars I've ever played, certainly the nicest baritone. There was a small issue with the out-of-phase switch but they sent a new one, I soldered it in and problem gone.
What type of "SG" model is that to your left,my right with the natural sunburnt finish? Beautiful,almost looks like a g400 model by the body shade.As per usual,thanks for the great content.👍
its a a Gibson SG standard, he's had it on the channel in older videos
@@lilivi4301 Thank you so much,wasn't sure cause it looked a little longer to me at first.Beautiful color!👍
Tusq nut or plastic?
Sounds amazing
I almost pulled the trigger on a Combinata VII at xmas. Had to travel interstate (no dealers here in Sydney Australia) to try one, only one in stock and not the colour I'd like (want the Ice Blue). But... It was $2k off a list of $2200 in a market where Player Strats street for around $1100 (not $3k has Phil might've suggested in podcast once). Man, it was close call. So much about the Combinata VII, as an alternative to my small army of T- and S-style guitar, is so appealing as its own unique thing. If I can just get one closer to $AU1500 in the cooler I want...
3:46 John Petrucci mode
Awesome! I just scored that neck P90 on Reverb for my clone build of this guitar. Great review! Thanks!
just picked up a Combinata XVII in Acero Glow, and i must say, i am in love with this guitar. the neck is just a touch chunky and so comfortable, and the P90s sound incredible. i am mostly a flat top acoustic player, but needed something for my home studio, and the neck, size proportions, and semi hollow body aspect of this guitar, make it a nice transition from my OM or Dread to add electric guitar tracks and frills. i recommend it highly! (thanks, phillip, for another honest and detailed demo!)
Thanks for the review! Two questions:
1. Is it hum cancelling in the middle position?
2. Do you know if the tremelo on the Combinata is good?
Cheers!
Nice Review Phil! Would you please tell me, do you use a Noise Gate with Single Coil Pickups? Thanks Sir. Have a Great Day! Cheers from Salem, Ohio.
Great sounding guitar!
You could have used some 8-bit video game graphics during the sped-up fret buzz check. Something Galaga-esque.
LOVE these guitars! I'd have one if I hadn't have just bought a Bill Nelson Astroluxe Cadet guitar from Eastwood. I seriously applaud what Eastwood is doing. Making reasonably priced guitars interesting again. Voted most dangerous guitar company by my wife!
I bought one of these for the body shape. Wanted a Gibson style neck, P90s and the controls way away from the strings. I love telecasters and find Les Paul bodies feel too small. This body shape is great. The Wilkinson tuners rattled so I switched those out. I find myself playing this guitar more and more.
I LOVE the tones, but I am kinda surprised at the issues on a $1200 guitar...particularly the nut issues, and the radius being so far off the spec. But like I said, the tones are fantastic!
I have a Combinata XVII that I love. But the roller bridge caused tuning issues, so I replaced it with a Compton that I had on hand, and it works great! Also I replaced the vintage tuners with a set of Ratio locking tuners. Took a little work, but fully worth it!
I have a Rivolta Mondata with 2 mini-bucks from the Eastwood company. Aside from feeling a little heavy after a Bigsby install, it looks great, plays great, & feels great too.
Because I think it's important for builders to know that YTers have influence, I hadn't seriously considered an Eastwood until I'd seen that interview you did a while back. Now, I'm watching each video to see which model I like the most, as I definitely want to support them.
Thanks for the video, Phil.