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FAQ
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What is so special about Blackbird guitars? |
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The first model, the Rider is an acoustic guitar with a full-bodied sound in a highly portable package, is nearly indestructible not to mention super light and easy to play. Put another way, it will remind you of that fancy steel-string you leave at home except you can easily bring it everywhere. |
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What does it sound like? |
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The Blackbird Rider's proportions, materials, and hollow unibody construction result in a strong, clear and distinctive voice a bit remincent of a Dobro only with unparalleled sustain. |
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What is that unusual material it is made of? |
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The guitar is made of carbon fiber, which is generally used as the structural skin of the most advanced planes, bikes, race cars and even fishing rods. We chose it because it sounds great, is bomb-proof and allows us to break out of the two-dimensional constraints of designing out of wood. |
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What is so great about the all-hollow design? |
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The main benefit of the hollow body, neck and head design is that the entire guitar becomes the sound box contributing to its loud and full-bodied tone. Secondary benefits are that it is light, around 3 lbs, and is not neck-heavy- a problem with conventional small-bodied guitars. |
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How durable is it really? |
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You can play in a tropical rain storm and Rider will be fine. It can withstand a fall on a concrete floor without breaking (not recommended of course). The finish is much more durable and scratch resistant than a standard guitar which means it can lay around the house without a worry and taken on day trips without a case, (depends on how protective you are!) but you will want to keep it in the gig bag when bush-whacking. |
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Is there a truss rod in the Blackbird Rider? |
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Because the carbon fiber hollow neck is super stable and stiff none is needed. |
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Why does it cost more than some other smaller guitars and is it wise to bring this valuable instrument out into the wild world? |
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Our thinking is that folks buy high performance laptops, bikes, and cameras to enhance their lives so guitarists should have the same option available to them. The rider may look small but it sounds almost as full as a standard steel string- that puts it in a category of its own. The hand-built carbon fiber construction results in a bomb-proof and beautiful instrument ready to ride with you anywhere. Most anything made from carbon fiber costs more because the materials and processes have been nearly monopolized by the military/aviation industries for use in their most critical applications. |
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Will the airlines let me bring the Rider on the plane as a carry-on? |
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The airlines all tend to have different policies regarding carry-on luggage and policies are in constant flux. It does fit easily in the overhead bin due to its diminutive size so you should able to get it on in most instances. |
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Where can I buy this miracle of an instrument? |
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We are just starting to sell to the public and one guitar at a time which means it will be available only at a few dealers and directly online through PayPal. |
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What is your warranty? |
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We guarantee our craftsmanship for one year. Also if you buy direct, you can try out the instrument for two weeks and return it if you are not satisfied for a full refund. |
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