Going way back last year,I decided to purchase a CST-24T in paradise flame.As I’m a lefty the choice of colours for this guitar were only 3,and the other 2 were out of stock and not expected back in stock for a few months.Me being the impatient person that I am,decided do get the paradise flame.
Several months later,Thomann/Harley Benton release more colours of the CST-24,and upon seeing them,I fell in love with the purple burst,but I was looking at the R/H version,so I head for the lefty pages to see if it was available as a lefty,which it was.A few weeks later,a pull the trigger on it,and it arrived 6 days later.
Now,having already having the paradise flame one,I knew pretty much what to expect in terms of quality etc…and boy I was not dissapointed in any way at all.
The finish overall,is faultless.There are no flaws in the paint,and I checked several times to make sure.The factory setup/setup is really good,and about right for me.
The quality of the hardware,I would say is very good,with the nut being cut very well,and the tuners holding tune very well,even with moderate trem use.a
Before every use,I check how in tune the guitar is,and I’m always pleasantly surprised how well it stays in tune.
The range of tones from the pickups and sound in general is very good,with the coil split giving that extra something,which is always welcome.The sound is also nice and clear too.
I have guitars from Ibanez and Epiphone,and this CST-24 can easily match what they offer,but at a more affordable price,without doubt.
You will not be dissapointed!
