Paul Reed Smith 1980 West Street Limited Review

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Overall Rating 2.93

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Features 2.5

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Quality 3.68

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Reliability / Value 2.5

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Paul Reed Smith's 1980 West Street Limited is fairly good guitar. Not a brilliant one, but 1980 West Street Limited will serve you until you decide it's time to go for a bit more expensive guitar. You will not go wrong if you go ahead with 1980 West Street Limited.

Some say that the average is golden, and maybe that is true for Paul Reed Smith's 1980 West Street Limited as well. There are musicians who would like to see more features on 1980 West Street Limited, but Paul Reed Smith felt that 1980 West Street Limited provides enough features for a given price and the market that Paul Reed Smith aims for. Perhaps there are better equipped guitars then this one, but 1980 West Street Limited will deliver what it's built for.

A great sounding guitar such as Paul Reed Smith's 1980 West Street Limited deserves respect, and Paul Reed Smith deserves the best marks for producing a beautiful sounding instrument such as this one. You can play 1980 West Street Limited with most amps, clean or distorted and it will sound superbly. Hardware is easily adjustable to help you to get your tone. 1980 West Street Limited guitar is fun to play. Inspirational instrument, that's for sure.

Though it could be better, action of Paul Reed Smith's 1980 West Street Limited is not that bad at all. It may go out of tune when mistreated, but it's easily tuned back in no time. You won't be let down while playing 1980 West Street Limited's neck. Guitar does feel a bit cheaper, but it will last you a long time, if you handle it with care that each instrument should be getting anyhow.

Some might say that Paul Reed Smith didn't go all the way in providing a reliable and durable instrument, but 1980 West Street Limited isn't that bad. It will serve you well most of times, though you should be wary and have backups in situations where you feel 1980 West Street Limited might let you down, such as gigs and studio sessions.