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Are You Serious Right Now???
What on earth? I do YouTube guitar reviews and recently reviewed a similar Grote HSS guitar (the Standard S) and even though that one needed some work, I love it. See the review on Scuttle Productions channel.I ordered this one in two colors, coma red and mocha (I think) and WOW. They arrived in two gigantic Bolo boxes with two small guitar boxes inside. One box was damaged and the interior styrofoam was busted. BUT, the guitars do not seem damaged as far as I can tell upon initial inspection.The necks are two different shades of roasted maple. One is sort of pale, yet dark and the other is very dark -- unlike the corresponding necks in the photos. But, I like them both and I like the variation. These have lesser features than the original Grote. These don't have stainless frets with rounded edges and the inlays are much simpler. The do not come with gig bags and the truss rod adjustment is in the headstock, as opposed to spoke wheels at the neck heel.That's OK, though. Both have absolutely gorgeous body finishes. The red is satin and the mocha is glossy, which I wasn't expecting based on the pictures. There are minor imperfections in the finishes, but more by feel, not really visible. The necks feel pretty good. They are not glossy, but are a bit rougher than I'd like. I might sand them with a fine grit, but I don't know if that would compromise the dark finish (stain vs. roasted?).The frets are polished quite well. I don't think I'll polish them. The ends are not sharp. I have not noticed any buzzing or high frets yet, but I haven't played them much. The action is good, probably 1.75 mm at the 12th on both and the bridges are set well. My original Grote needed a shim, badly, but these do not.The logo on the headstock is off the edge on one. There's not a simple fix for this. Check the video for my original for a very funny story about the logo on that one.The pickups are OK. I think they may be a downgrade from the original, but I haven't checked the specs closely. I would consider replacing the pickups and electronics eventually. But, I think a beginner would be completely happy with them. They function very well, but don't sound amazing. I usually replace strings on new guitars, but these ones feel new and acceptable. They'll be fine until I decide to change them.Overall, I think the value is amazing. The quality is impressive. I don't mind the lower specs, because this still beats just about every other option, even at a somewhat higher price point.They look absolutely fantastic and they feel good to play. They are light guitars, maybe 6 pounds. I am impressed.I'll publish a video in a few weeks or so. See the channel info above.
Fantastic Fretwork
The five stars are for the neck, the fret work, the set up and the color. I would give the pick ups about three stars. But that’s to be expected on this lower price guitar. And the strings get one star. That’s the first thing I always change on a new guitar are the strings. I wanna say this is the best action set up I’ve gotten on any guitar I bought with the exception of my ESP. The action was set low just like I like it and the neck is perfect. The frets are all level with no fret sprout. Nothing snags on these frets. There is nothing really to not like about this guitar. The only negative thing for me is I was expecting the fretboard to be glossy, but it’s just satin finish. and from my research, I thought it was going to be a 12 inch radius but it’s more like 14. The tuners are OK. it’s a very nice looking guitar and it plays well. no gig bag. if I was a beginner and I could get this guitar set up the way this one is I would definitely get it for the first guitar. The neck and the fret work is much better than fender Squires. I know ,I own three. The pick ups are a little microphonic, but that’s no problem for me. I have amplifiers and gadgets where I can make it sound better than it is,fortunately. For $109 I would definitely recommend this for anyone that just wants a first guitar or an extra. it comes with the whammy bar and hex key. Also has a cord that is nothing to brag about.The tuners get about 3 1/2 stars
Very bright tonewood amazing project guitar.
What $100? Well, the first guitar I received had a defective neck. The fretwork was poor, and it was cracked along the top. Bolo promptly sent me a replacement. The second guitar is incredible. It has a nice, bright tonewood body, a roasted maple neck with a roasted maple fingerboard.The pros of this guitar are its very bright sound. It’s excellent for thicker strings, giving you that cutting vintage tone. The second neck I received is beautiful, smooth, straight, and plays fast. The electronics were fine; I didn’t need to touch them. It’s a great project guitar.The cons are that it might not be suitable for beginners because the neck is very thick. However, if you have larger hands, this is a great starter guitar. It played very well right out of the box.However, I wanted to use this professionally, so I made a few changes. I added Dopro locking tuners, Fender and Lace sensor pickups, and a Fender vintage tremolo. The fretwork was minimal, but it plays and sounds like a dream. few adjustments to the bridge and neck, and it’s as good as my professional guitars.It certainly has its own personality, different from any other guitar I own.
Lots of Bang for Buck
Wow, am very surprised how good this guitar is. I saw videos about the cheapest guitars on Bolo saying they were very good but may need setup. This one was on sale for $87 and reviews were most pretty good but a few negative. I tried my luck and won. Out of the box the strings were all very loose. No big deal, it easily tuned up and stayed in tune for hours. There wasnt a single problem, no high action, fret buz, bowed neck, crappy tone or anything. I have 4 other electrics all like $200 guitars except an epiphone les paul like a $500 guitar. And this grote was sounding better than all. It practically played itself as I jammed for hours in amazement. Its very light and it looks beautiful. It has 2 switches and plenty knobs to adjust tone. The nice tone and staying in tune for hours was a great surprise. Cheap guitars may be a bit of gamble and some may get a dud, but i figured I’d ship it right back if it were. Time will tell if this guitar holds up but so far this is an amazing deal.
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Grote Electric Solid Body Guitar Modern-GST For Beginners (Vintage blonde)
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Grote Electric Solid Body Guitar Modern-GST For Beginners (Vintage blonde)
AED63421
Quantity:
Order today to get by 7-14 business days
This item qualifies for free delivery
Imported From: United States
At BOLO, we work hard to ensure the products you receive are new, genuine, and sourced from reputable suppliers.
BOLO is not an authorized or official retailer for most brands, nor are we affiliated with manufacturers unless specifically stated on a product page. Instead, we source verified sellers, authorized distributors or directly from the manufacturer.
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If you ever have concerns regarding the authenticity of a product purchased from us, please contact Bolo Support. We will review your inquiry promptly and, if necessary, provide documentation verifying authenticity or offer a suitable resolution.
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Unless otherwise stated, all prices displayed on the product page include applicable taxes and import duties.
BOLO operates in accordance with the laws and regulations of United Arab Emirates. Any items found to be restricted or prohibited for sale within the UAE will be cancelled prior to shipment. We take proactive measures to ensure that only products permitted for sale in United Arab Emirates are listed on our website.
All items are shipped by air, and any products classified as “Dangerous Goods (DG)” under IATA regulations will be removed from the order and cancelled.
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Description:
Reviews:
Are You Serious Right Now???
What on earth? I do YouTube guitar reviews and recently reviewed a similar Grote HSS guitar (the Standard S) and even though that one needed some work, I love it. See the review on Scuttle Productions channel.I ordered this one in two colors, coma red and mocha (I think) and WOW. They arrived in two gigantic Bolo boxes with two small guitar boxes inside. One box was damaged and the interior styrofoam was busted. BUT, the guitars do not seem damaged as far as I can tell upon initial inspection.The necks are two different shades of roasted maple. One is sort of pale, yet dark and the other is very dark -- unlike the corresponding necks in the photos. But, I like them both and I like the variation. These have lesser features than the original Grote. These don't have stainless frets with rounded edges and the inlays are much simpler. The do not come with gig bags and the truss rod adjustment is in the headstock, as opposed to spoke wheels at the neck heel.That's OK, though. Both have absolutely gorgeous body finishes. The red is satin and the mocha is glossy, which I wasn't expecting based on the pictures. There are minor imperfections in the finishes, but more by feel, not really visible. The necks feel pretty good. They are not glossy, but are a bit rougher than I'd like. I might sand them with a fine grit, but I don't know if that would compromise the dark finish (stain vs. roasted?).The frets are polished quite well. I don't think I'll polish them. The ends are not sharp. I have not noticed any buzzing or high frets yet, but I haven't played them much. The action is good, probably 1.75 mm at the 12th on both and the bridges are set well. My original Grote needed a shim, badly, but these do not.The logo on the headstock is off the edge on one. There's not a simple fix for this. Check the video for my original for a very funny story about the logo on that one.The pickups are OK. I think they may be a downgrade from the original, but I haven't checked the specs closely. I would consider replacing the pickups and electronics eventually. But, I think a beginner would be completely happy with them. They function very well, but don't sound amazing. I usually replace strings on new guitars, but these ones feel new and acceptable. They'll be fine until I decide to change them.Overall, I think the value is amazing. The quality is impressive. I don't mind the lower specs, because this still beats just about every other option, even at a somewhat higher price point.They look absolutely fantastic and they feel good to play. They are light guitars, maybe 6 pounds. I am impressed.I'll publish a video in a few weeks or so. See the channel info above.
Fantastic Fretwork
The five stars are for the neck, the fret work, the set up and the color. I would give the pick ups about three stars. But that’s to be expected on this lower price guitar. And the strings get one star. That’s the first thing I always change on a new guitar are the strings. I wanna say this is the best action set up I’ve gotten on any guitar I bought with the exception of my ESP. The action was set low just like I like it and the neck is perfect. The frets are all level with no fret sprout. Nothing snags on these frets. There is nothing really to not like about this guitar. The only negative thing for me is I was expecting the fretboard to be glossy, but it’s just satin finish. and from my research, I thought it was going to be a 12 inch radius but it’s more like 14. The tuners are OK. it’s a very nice looking guitar and it plays well. no gig bag. if I was a beginner and I could get this guitar set up the way this one is I would definitely get it for the first guitar. The neck and the fret work is much better than fender Squires. I know ,I own three. The pick ups are a little microphonic, but that’s no problem for me. I have amplifiers and gadgets where I can make it sound better than it is,fortunately. For $109 I would definitely recommend this for anyone that just wants a first guitar or an extra. it comes with the whammy bar and hex key. Also has a cord that is nothing to brag about.The tuners get about 3 1/2 stars
Very bright tonewood amazing project guitar.
What $100? Well, the first guitar I received had a defective neck. The fretwork was poor, and it was cracked along the top. Bolo promptly sent me a replacement. The second guitar is incredible. It has a nice, bright tonewood body, a roasted maple neck with a roasted maple fingerboard.The pros of this guitar are its very bright sound. It’s excellent for thicker strings, giving you that cutting vintage tone. The second neck I received is beautiful, smooth, straight, and plays fast. The electronics were fine; I didn’t need to touch them. It’s a great project guitar.The cons are that it might not be suitable for beginners because the neck is very thick. However, if you have larger hands, this is a great starter guitar. It played very well right out of the box.However, I wanted to use this professionally, so I made a few changes. I added Dopro locking tuners, Fender and Lace sensor pickups, and a Fender vintage tremolo. The fretwork was minimal, but it plays and sounds like a dream. few adjustments to the bridge and neck, and it’s as good as my professional guitars.It certainly has its own personality, different from any other guitar I own.
Lots of Bang for Buck
Wow, am very surprised how good this guitar is. I saw videos about the cheapest guitars on Bolo saying they were very good but may need setup. This one was on sale for $87 and reviews were most pretty good but a few negative. I tried my luck and won. Out of the box the strings were all very loose. No big deal, it easily tuned up and stayed in tune for hours. There wasnt a single problem, no high action, fret buz, bowed neck, crappy tone or anything. I have 4 other electrics all like $200 guitars except an epiphone les paul like a $500 guitar. And this grote was sounding better than all. It practically played itself as I jammed for hours in amazement. Its very light and it looks beautiful. It has 2 switches and plenty knobs to adjust tone. The nice tone and staying in tune for hours was a great surprise. Cheap guitars may be a bit of gamble and some may get a dud, but i figured I’d ship it right back if it were. Time will tell if this guitar holds up but so far this is an amazing deal.
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