After window some shopping, writing 2 posts on the Little Jane Travel Guitar and getting a nudge from my wife, I ordered the Furch Little Jane and now it’s home in Colorado. I gotta say that I’m not only pleased but over the moon with what was delivered. I would also like to add that I bought this sight unseen without playing it first and am very happy I took the chance. There are many Youtube and posts on the internet that gave me a good idea that this would be a quality guitar but the proof is always in when you play it.
My Little Jane 11-SR with the LR-Baggs East-VTC.
Initial Thoughts
- Well that was fast! Seriously, I was expecting it to be at least a ten day wait but ended up being half that.
- Relief: Everything was intact and no visible dings, dents, cracks etc…
- This looks like a solid guitar and I hope that it plays and sounds as good as it looks
- Intuitive, easy to assemble and I did not once worry it was going to break in my hands.
How does the Little Jane Play and Sound?
- Didn’t take too much to tune which was surprising considering it was in the European Union just a couple of days ago.
- Feels good in my hands and is pretty much like playing a parlor guitar. The only difference is that the neck on the Little Jane is a bit heavy but not too bad.
- Nice warm sound and easy to play. Felt like it was meant for me from the get go, *Note: the action is a bit high but not unplayable, just makes it hard for fingerstyle. I emailed support to see if there is a way to lower it but worst case, I can put on a lighter string gauge and all should be good.
- The hole on the upper bout where you put the neck when disassembled is a nice sound port. It works like a stage monitor so I can hear myself better.
- Furch sent a guitar strap with me purchase and I’m glad they did. Definitely need a strap with this small form factor; keeps the guitar in the right position.
- LR-Baggs system sounds great as they always do.
Final Thoughts
- Great customer service: always quick to answer an email and addressing each question thoroughly.
- Quality craftsmanship; a solid guitar that plays and sounds great!
- The Little Jane is nice enough to record and perform with. It’s not just for travel.
- Worth the $$$? Absolutely!!
There you have it! But the proof will be when I take it on my trips. Have a trip to Las Vegas during spring break to watch Dead and Company and the Little Jane will be there. June, we are off to Scotland with the LJ in towe! You will hear back from me with reports on how the trips went! Now time to get some accessories!
Be sure to check out my follow-up post for my Little Jane!
