DN-2

I've played guitar for around 20 years now, though I just recently picked it up again after a fairly long hiatus due to moving, work, life in general, etc. I was looking for an inexpensive guitar to get back into the game again, but I have pretty high standards since I worked in a music store for a while in my youth and learned a lot about guitars and what goes into making a guitar "good". So, I was looking for a solid top dreadnaught to noodle around with at home, and I came across this Antonio Giuliani on Amazon. Hadn't heard of the name before, but the reviews and specs made me curious enough to add it to my short list, and eventually I decided to give it a go and picked it up out of all the ~$500 guitars on the market.First off, when it arrived I was impressed by the build quality. Everything about it felt smooth and slick, no warping, sharp edges on the frets, and the gloss finish didn't feel heavy or burdensome on the body. Tuners were tight and felt accurate and strong, and best of all the guitar didn't smell like a canoe. Even though there was some glue smell, you could still smell the wood itself and the glue seams inside the body were clean and neat. The gig bag that comes with the bundle is a VERY nice soft case, you could easily spend around $100 on a bag this nice, so that's a big bonus as well. Strings and picks in the bundle are meh, but that's an easy/cheap replacement and not really an issue as far as I'm concerned.Right out of the box, the DN-5 had great tone. Deep and rich with a good balance of highs mixed in to give it definition and clarity without sounding muddy. This has been enhanced further by using brighter strings after I've changed them around a few times since I bought it (using 80/20 bronze now, and it is super crisp and clean). But, for me the best thing is that this guitar feels alive in your hands. You can feel each note resonate through the body into your chest and it gives you a little thump on the chest when you hit a hard strum. The neck transmits these vibrations up into your left hand and arm as well and it really makes you feel connected to the music in a way I've seldom felt with most guitars. I've had this guitar for over a year now, and as with all solid top guitars, it's aging beautifully and the tone is developing more and more nuance.In summary. This guitar is inexpensive, but NOT cheap. There's a level of craftsmanship usually seen in guitars that cost nearly twice as much as this one. You get a LOT of bang for your buck from Antonio Giuliani, and it is worth every penny. Big names are all fine and good, but sometimes you find a gem in the smaller brands, and this is one of those.

I got a DN6..Material: solid cedar top tone wood, both back and side are laminated ROSEWOOD. Not sure they are North Indian rosewood (grow a bit quicker) or the South Indian rosewood (the better one). The key is that they are rosewood with 400 pricing tag!! Absolutely crazy!! Also, solid piece rosewood fretboard and bridge. Bone saddle.(my guess they are from cow.) Anyhow, when playing, the tone is amazing! It fits the 1000 usd to 2000 usd guitars’ tone and volume. Btw, after 2000 usd, you may get a solid rosewood back and side guitar if you are lucky. (Used guitars should not be considered for beginners. How much you can tell a good used guitar? If you are just a beginner..)The guitar bag is very well padded and pretty durable. Extra string, cloth, 4 picks, and other stuff. You could get a free 30 mins course with guitar expert or some extra stuff you want.Shipping: took 4 days. Fast shipping!! it is pretty hot recently, so it was not in tone when I picked up. However, the tone is pretty close. You talk about, hot weather, 3-4 days shipping for a new guitar with new strings. Everything else is perfect and ready to play!Questions: I just wonder if they gonna offer the next level of guitar. Maybe it comes with solid piece rosewood back and laminated rosewood side. Hope they specify what type of Indian rosewood is used!Suggestion: if you are beginner with a bit of commitment, look no other brand, Kennedy Violin’s guitars are designed for you. In the early days, it’s a bit hard to get your fingers fit in there, hey guess what, you got a good guitar!! So, when you do it right, omg that sound is accurate and amazing as if you are a pro!! Think about purchasing a old guitar with unknown issues or a new one with poor quality. It may be that guitar’s fault!!!🤣 😝After playing for a few days, I am sure it would last long enough until I need that 2000 usd Matin or Taylor! Oh, btw, thanks Kennedy violin and thanks all honest reviews from amazon so I could know the brand and purchase this guitar!