If the CA (Composite Acoustics) Guitars Model 7L-E were a car, then it would be a luxury sport utility vehicle (SUV) – strong, go-anywhere, and classy and distinctive.

Formerly known as the Composite Acoustics Legacy Player, the CA Guitars Model 7L-E lacks a cutaway, as well as holes for an electronic pickup system (the volume control knob and tone control knob are accessible via the top of the mouth). Add to all this the power of carbon fiber guitar construction, and you have one of the most powerful and bass dreadnoughts on the block.

It has deep, thunderous bass that seems a bit overwhelming when you first pick up this guitar, but you’ll soon discover that the guitar’s volume is relatively easy to control, and that by increasing the intensity of your playing hand, you can toggle between a deep, smooth bass (without any punch) and a bright, resonant bass.

The center section is deep and rich too, and you may need to soften the bass to emphasize them or else they’ll be overshadowed. The higher tone ranges are crisp and clear, and the 7L-E could easily be used for soloing. What I liked the most about the 7L-E [http://www.macnichol.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=MGAM&Product_Code=7L-E&Category_Code=CA_Guitars]Yet it’s your answer to cross-selection: crisp, clear notes that unfold neatly. Features include a hardshell case, along with Gotoh 381 and Fishman Ellipse VT Electronics tuners.