| ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC
GUITAR COMPETITIVE COMPARISON: |
Peal vs. Martin
Acoustic-Electric Guitars
I
was unsure about buying a guitar without first playing
it, but with Guitar Imports return policy there was
nothing to lose... I ordered two! ...
I might as well sell my Martin, I'm playing a Peal!
G. Starr - Edison, NJ
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| Feature |
SC-Solid
Top |
Peal
JC Deluxe |
Martin
000-1 |
Martin
DC1E |
Sound-
board |
Solid-Top
Spruce |
Solid-top
cedar or Solid-top spruce |
Solid-top
spruce |
Solid-top
spruce |
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Electronics |
4-band EQ
w/piezo p/up |
4-band
EQ w/piezo p/up |
None |
3-band
EQ |
|
Tuners |
Sealed,
chrome |
Sealed, gold
die cast |
Unknown |
Gold die
cast |
| Inlay
Pearl |
Genuine
abalone and mother of pearl inlay |
Genuine
abalone and mother of pearl inlay |
None |
Abalone
(sound hole only) |
| Back &
Sides |
Mahogany |
Rosewood |
Mahogany |
Mahogany
sides, rosewood back |
| Fretboard |
Rosewood |
Rosewood |
Rosewood |
Unknown |
| Neck |
Mahogany |
Mahogany |
Unknown |
Unknown |
| Bridge |
Rosewood |
Rosewood |
Rosewood |
Unknown |
| Body Style |
Concert
Cutaway |
Jumbo
Cutaway |
Unknown |
Dreadnought Cutaway |
| Typical
Retail Price |
$499* |
$699* |
$799 |
$999 |
Peal JC
Deluxe-Cedar Guitar (*Currently on special for
$429)
Peal JC-Deluxe-Spruce Guitar (*Currently on special
for $449)

| Other Brand
Comparisons: |
Yamaha
Washburn |
Gibson |
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| Brand
Comparison Note: As you will see from the
comparisons, the Peal JC Deluxe acoustic guitar offers
most, all, or even more of the features and quality
found in other comparable, brand name guitars. However,
the Peal JC Deluxe is generally much more affordable,
and comes with a much stronger
guarantee.
policy. |
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Peal Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Premium
Acoustic/Electric Guitars >> $199-$1399
Spruce, Cedar, Solid Tops, and Maple Tops all
w/4 Band Equalizers
Discount
Acoustic Guitars >> $109-$189
Affordable Acoustic and
Acoustic/Electric Guitars under $200
Guitar
Amps >> $99-$159
25 watt guitar amps with
8" speaker
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