Cybele 112 3TS

I purchased this model the ‘Cybele 112 3TS’, in February of 2021. The “new car smell”, and the packaging impressed me right off the bat. When I tuned it up and sat down to play it, the focused sound projected to the other side of the house. My wife came down from upstairs to ask me to turn my amp down as my daughter was in an online class. I did not have an amp on. When I strummed the guitar with full chords, every note was heard distinctly, not harsh at all but focused. The bass was present but not boomy or overwhelming. When fingerpicking, again the sound was focused, however I also had encountered that while alternating from fingerpicking to strumming, the sustain was incredible. I did not expect that from a guitar of this size, especially as the top was definitely lacquered or a glossy in finish. Usually, in my experience, that kind of finish limits the sustain, here it did not. The shear beauty of the guitar and the sound, was apparent as members of the congregation, (when I played it for a Holy (Maundy) Thursday service), were asking about it and commenting on its appearance and sound. It also stays in tune, and the pickup system is well suited for it. It doesn’t just try to enhance the sound (alter the sonic footprint), but it recreates the original timbre in a way that is not overwhelming or different. Some guitar manufacturers over manipulate the pickup to create something that is not there. Not with this guitar. It is an honest representation of the guitar itself, though you have the option to enhance certain frequencies. I kept it flat, and there was no hum. I recommend this guitar to anyone who wants to lead worship, fingerpick, wants to have a smaller footprint guitar, or wants to accomplish a wide variety of styles. I look forward to a lasting relationship with this company and am praying for its longevity. I have already recommended this guitar to many of my students and colleagues. As primarily a keyboardist, this is my choice of guitar to return to as it is easy to play. Lastly the sound does not break up or scatter when played strongly as in other smaller guitars.