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(More customer reviews)While many people might discount the Boca as a cheap, Korean Rickenbacker knockoff, it's not. It has it's own unique personality, and taken on its own terms, the Boca is very nice. The semi-hollow design gives the Boca a nice look, but doesn't affect the tone much; the Boca sounds pretty much like a solidbody. That's not a criticism - it's comparable to a Strat XII - but don't expect the wider range of mellow, jazzy sounds you can get from a true hollowbody guitar or even a semi-hollow Ric. Upon receiving the Boca it went straight to a local shop to get the action and intonation dialed in, so I can't speak to the setup from the factory, but with a bit of careful attention it's very playable.
It is attractive to look at and plays very nicely for a guitar in this price range. Still, it IS built to a price point. Upon close examination, the workmanship doesn't compare to a Rickenbacker, but that's not the point. It costs only a fraction of a Ric's price and the one I bought several years ago has held up nicely. It doesn't hold a tune as long as more expensive guitars, but it's not so bad as to be a bother.
There are not many choices in entry-level 12-string electrics, so there's very little to compare the Boca to. If you're a pro who's going to go out and gig with a twelve every night, spend the money for a Ric. On the other hand, if you currently play an electric six-string or an accoustic twelve and wonder if you'd enjoy an electric 12-string, the Boca is a great way to get your feet wet and experience something new without breaking the bank.
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