First Act CE530 Delia
Ooh, foxy lady…
Guitars named after your aunt are generally bad news - but the Delia's kooky semi-hollow construction, violin-style f-holes and oddball cutaways make it a highly individual guitar.
First Act reckon she's "all dressed up and ready to go out", and you'd have to agree, with the gorgeous finish drawing the eye and the twin humbuckers ensuring she'll make her voice heard in the lairiest rock club.
OK, so she won't do it for metallers - the neck ain't fast enough and the semihollow body doesn't thrive on filth - but anyone else should seriously consider this axe.
We loved Delia's individual looks, found moving chords and riffs over the neck really comfortable, thanked the sweet baby Jesus for the comparatively light mass and were knocked out by the characterful tone of those 'buckers.
Played clean, they deliver a stunning warmth that brings authenticity to your Byrds riffs, while pushing them takes you closer to the ragged roar of vintage Pete Townshend. If this is the benchmark for what First Act can do, it'll get on well in Britain.
MusicRadar Rating
Pros
Visual flair and classy rock tone.
Cons
Not one for Download.
Verdict
One class act indeed!
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Specification
Available Controls
2 x Volume 3-way Pickup Selector Tone
Available Finish
Solid Metallic Black, Powder Blue, Velvet Red
Bolt-on Neck
Yes
Case Included
No
Cutaway
No
Fingerboard Material
Rosewood
Fretless
No
Guitar Body Material
Basswood
Hardware
Chrome
Includes Bag
No
Left Handed Model Available
No
Neck Material
Maple
Pickguard
No
Phantom power
No
Pickup Configuration
2 x Humbucker
Pickup Type
2 x Alnico V Vintage Style Humbuckers
Tremolo
No






