Mooer GTRS Guitars Standard 801 SG
Specs and hardware of the Mooer
- Combines a classic electric guitar with modern possibilities for digital sound design, tone modelling, selectable presets, various output options and wireless control (via GWF4 Wireless Footswitch – not included)
- Free GTRS App serves as editor software for the GTRS guitar
- Body: American basswood
- One-piece bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck profile: Standard C
- Scale length: 647.7 mm (25.5″)
- Fretboard radius: 12″
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65″)
- Bone nut
- 22 Nickel silver jumbo frets
- Pickups: GTRS SC-1N AlNiCo V (neck), GTRS SC-1M AlNiCo V (middle) single coils and GTRS HM-1B AlNiCo V humbucker (bridge)
- Volume and tone controls
- Super knob for main output and preset control
- 5-Way selector switch for pickup selection
- Mint pickguard
- GTRS 2-point tremolo
- Modern-style machine heads with sealed gears
- Chrome hardware
- GTRS strap pins
- Strings: .009 – .042
- Colour: Surf Green with matt neck finish
- Includes GTRS gig bag, tremolo arm, hex key and USB-C cable
- Active GTRS Intelligent Process System with integrated GLB-P1 Li-Ion battery for up to 10 hours of battery life per charge – 15 hours standby time.
- 6.3 mm jack socket can be used with headphones for silent practice
- Direct USB OTG recording via smartphone or tablet
- 4 Selectable and editable presets via Super Knob
- 11 Guitar simulations
- 126 Guitar effects
- Drum machine
- Metronome and 80-second looper via GTRS app
- Tuner function via GTRS App or GWF4 Wireless Footswitch (not included)
- USB-C output for USB OTG recording and battery charging
- Bluetooth 5.0
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Customer Review Summary
The Mooer GTRS Guitars Standard 801 SG is an intelligent electric guitar that impresses with its innovative features and solid performance.
At first glance, its aesthetic appeal and the clever connected system caught my attention, making it a spontaneous purchase. Although the neck felt a bit dry initially, a quick application of fast fret improved the playability significantly, resulting in a truly enjoyable experience.
The sound produced by its dual humbucker and single coil configuration is versatile, catering well to clean tones, rock, blues, and even heavier distortion. The guitar shines in various musical contexts, and I particularly love the range of sounds it can produce.
The accompanying GTRS app is a fantastic concept, offering a comprehensive toolkit within your smartphone. It simplifies the process of adjusting settings and experimenting with presets, making it ideal for casual jam sessions or practice. The looper feature is especially useful for creative experimentation.
While it may not be a high-end guitar that meets the demands of the most discerning musicians, it offers excellent value for money, especially for those looking to enjoy quality sound without the financial burden of extensive equipment. Overall, it’s a very good guitar, even without the presets.
However, there are some drawbacks to note. The guitar has experienced string breakages, which may require attention to the bridge. Additionally, the app could use some improvements, particularly in allowing customisation of effects. While it functions adequately, some users may find the inability to edit certain sounds disappointing.
Despite these minor issues, the Mooer GTRS Guitars Standard 801 SG remains a reliable and versatile instrument. The ease of use, combined with its connectivity options, makes it a great choice for practice and performance. For anyone considering this guitar, I can confidently say it’s a worthwhile investment.
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