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Binding: Electronics
Brand: First Act
EAN: 0607266601301
Item Dimensions: 40004009051550
Label: First Act Inc.
Manufacturer: First Act Inc.
Model: PW580
MPN: PW580
Publisher: First Act Inc.
Studio: First Act Inc.

Features:

• Chrome covered tuning machines for accurate tuning
• Strings through the body with patented First Act String Retainer system, for maximum sustain and tonal reproduction
• High gloss finish
• Volume and tone controls for tone sound tweaks
• Includes strap, and picks.

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Editorial Review:

Product Description:
First Act signature artist Paul Westerberg is one of the most influential artists of his generation--a pioneering songwriter, guitarist, and frontman of legendary status. As the leader of The Replacements, he helped pave the way for the 90s alternative rock revolution. The indie rock icon has recently been spotted on stage playing a guitar with a unique provenance. While on tour, Westerberg stopped into a local mass retailer to buy shaving cream, and bought a crimson First Act me501 electric guitar on impulse. Westerberg debuted the guitar onstage that night, and quickly brought it into heavy onstage rotation for the rest of his tour. First Act and Paul Westerberg have come together to design a great signature rock guitar, the me580. A killer electric with a rock and roll soul. Westerberg described his vision of the guitar: "...something not too heavy, that I could play quietly or full volume. It has a single pick-up, and it sort of snarls. It's lean, clean, and mean, and it doesn't have that big, overdriven, fuzzy sound. You can get that with an amp, but the guitar itself doesn't put it out, and that's what I was looking for. There's a definite old-school thing... it belongs in a garage. It probably sounds best in a garage playing surf music or something like that."

Designed for rock revolutionary Paul Westerberg of The Replacements, this solid body is ready to rock! The contoured custom body shape was designed in our Studio for Artists. A deep single cutaway offers high fret access. The maple neck cradles a smooth rosewood fretboard.

One vintage-voiced single coil pickup offers a classic vintage tone. Punk rock plaid punctuates the pickguard. A tilted 3+3 headstock and string-through retainer system maximize sustain. Die cast tuning machines provide accurate tuning. Volume and tone knobs offer quick access to sound tweaks.




Rating: - get what you pay for
Been a long time 'Mats fan, so when I saw this Paul guitar, had to have it. Very decent guitar. My only minor complaint is that neck just doesn't feel "right". Went ahead and removed the low E (6th) string and tuned to Keith Richards's stylee. Sounds good thru my 25w Ibanez amp, get some nice dirty tones.

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Rating: - Nice Guitar for the money
Nice guitar for the money. It has a nice bright clean sound. Also, very lite in weight so it's a joy on stage or playing at home. Only problem is the fretboard is dry. I recommend treating the fret board w/a polish or lemon oil to smooth up before you play it for the first time.

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Rating: - Fantastic guitar at a fantastic price from a fantastic musician.
My wife bought me this guitar for our third wedding anniversary. I had been lusting after it ever since it was announced that Paul had signed with First Act to release his own signature model. That said, you really would be hard pressed to find a better guitar for the price. It is solidly made, has incredible sustain, and the tone is amazing. This guitar has made me re-evaluate my love of semi-hollow body electrics. I also own a 4003 Rickenbacker. I can make the PW580 sound almost just like ... Read More

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Rating: - For the $$$ it works
I had this a few weeks now. I'm a fan of Mr. Westerberg so I bought it for that reason only. As a player it's ok I play many high end guitars so with that being said, it's a bang for your buck so to speak. Fat neck,decent sound high action but again for the $$$$$ fun guitar.

Mikey

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Rating: - are you kidding me??
I LOVE this guitar! LOVE IT!

The strings are terrible and need to be replaced, but otherwise this thing is so much fun to play. Every time I look to play, I'm picking up this one...

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