What is the main difference between acoustimer and -max besides price and hand finishing. Is it because no hand finishing you have be lucky with rails and tip etc.
The main differences between the two models are the chamber design, the material and the sizes they are available in. The new VersiTone in Acoustimax is made out of a very very different material and consequently the method of manufacture is completely different. The original Acoustimer series are made in a way that they are like rough(er) blanks and then have to be redone entirely. The new Acoustimax line is hand finished but not hand-made, if you get my meaning.
I would like to point out that a considerable amount of time, money, fine revisions have gone into the making of the Acoustimax VersiTone. Absolutely every aspect of this piece has been decided and watched over by Ted with his considerable ability to make this a product that he would put his name on. I've never worked for someone who was more eager to hear what is wrong with a product than what is right so that he can make changes.
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