Right out of the box we plugged it into my Matchless and started recording. The tone was killer. Beefy lows and searing high end and tons of tone combinations with the push pull pots. The neck played great right up to the body, a tribute to the smooth neck joint. Everyone was really impressed. I have produced a lot of great guitar players including Jimmy Olander, Ray Kennedy, Steve Wariner, Lee Roy Parnell, Brent Mason and Keith Urban. Consequently I have also listened to a lot of great guitars. My U.S. Masters holds its own with any instrument I have recorded in my 20 years of doing sessions.”

George Clinton (George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars) has recorded two new albums with his U.S. Masters LeGrand guitar and EP53 purpleheart bass. “I love the sound and the feel - the workmanship, the attention to detail.” And when he received the bass he said, “This is so beautiful. I can’t let it out of the studio.

“This is the best guitar yet. This is the best guitar I’ve ever played.” Garry Shider, guitar, George Clinton & The P-Funk All Stars speaking of his U.S. Masters EP Artist guitar

“I can get 10 different sounds. I keep finding more tunes I can use this guitar on.” “I’ve got my other guitars in the trailer. All I’m using right now is my U.S. Masters Super T” Richard Eckhardt, lead guitar for country music star Toby Keith Rich plays a Super T, a LeGrand and a Sportster

Rich Eckhardt with his U.S. Masters Super T, on tour with Toby Keith “At first glance, one might dismiss the Vector Versatek as just another fancy, albeit handsome, Strat clone. That would be a pity, since this guitar packs an uncommon number of innovations and quality components into its relatively traditional form.” “Our model’s dual humbuckers were refreshingly clear, without the faintest hint of squawk that often plagues humbuckers.” “With a list price of $2,399, the (Vector) Versatek compares favorably with guitars that cost up to $500 more. Players seeking a clear-voiced and meticulously well-built guitar will find the U.S. Masters a masterful alternative.” Douglas Baldwin writing for Maximum Guitar (magazine) Note that Douglas was not aware that the $2,399 price also included the deluxe hardshell case!

“I’m very proud of it.” “It is so versatile. On the two tracks we did yesterday it sounds like two completely different instruments.” “It plays so easily.” comments from SWR clinician & endorser Roman Morykit of Gypsy Soul about his new U.S. Masters EP45C (Purpleheart) Fretless Bass

“This guitar took my workhorse PRS of 10 yrs off the road. Great, Great tone.” Steve in Palm Harbor, FL

“I have receive it. You made a beautiful guitar, now I have the best guitar in the city (in my city lives more than 1 million people) thanks.” Rinat in Omsk, Russia

“I’ve been a professional musician for several decades now and have owned dozens of guitars. Among those have been an early 50’s Gibson Super 400, late 50’s strat, late 50’s Les Paul, 335s, Guild Starfires‚ Epiphone Zephyr Regent, Ibanez George Benson, and many, many more; lots of arch tops and lots of semi and solid bodies. Currently I have several strats and teles and my main guitar has been a Tom Anderson Drop Top. The US Masters rep is a friend and loaned me a Versatek to see what I thought. I took it to my next gig. Broke a string on the Anderson in the first set. Picked up the Versatek. My first reaction was how different the neck felt. It felt good but different. Guitar players can be a bit conservative and tend to shy away from things that feel different. Probably why so many vintage instruments are so prized. Anyway, I didn’t have any choice. After 30 minutes playing this guitar I ended up playing it the rest of the night. I used it on my next recording session; in fact I’ve been playing it exclusively ever since. From the locking tuners to the captive neck joint, U.S. Masters have taken a traditional design and improved it every step of the way. Look at the features on their brochure and then check out one of their guitars. There is no bull, just the facts. When they say their knobs work better, they do!. When they say their tone pot gives you more usable sounds, it does! Lots of little things add up to big things. When I pick up a U.S. Masters guitar I am struck with how SOLID it feels. It’s like comparing a BMW to a Rambler. But the biggy is the NECK! What a great neck! I can play things on this neck I can’t play on other guitars. I was able to go to a thicker gauge of strings with no fatigue. It improved my tone and my alternate picking . Try some sweep picking. There is something about the neck width that allows sweeping to be more positive. The shape of the neck allows your hand to stay in a better technical position up and down the neck. It translates to less fatigue and more chops. This is the best neck I have ever played on any guitar PERIOD! If all they did was make necks I would be replacing the necks on all my guitars. These instruments are in the PRS‚ Tom Anderson realm and are much more affordable. You know I’m not sure why, cause frankly, these are better guitars!" Erick Hailstone, Professional Studio Musician, Composer, Producer, Sound Designer, Programmer and Clinician

"I love this guitar. The intonation of this guitar is amazing to say the least. Any guitar player would love this axe. There are still many tone variations that I've yet to explore but I love the punch and control (clever indeed) and all the tones are warm and even. This guitar "sings" very well. Thanks, guys and gals, for the excellent craftsmanship and attention to every detail made right here in the good old USA. Terry Shelton, guitarist for Billy Ray Cyrus

“These basses are made with extreme care and quality. The sound is better than any bass I have played. I was once told that I will never have a bass that sounds better, maybe different, but never better. The customer service is beyond the call of duty. The customer rep even remembered making my bass, commenting on things that I had not yet realized about it, namely the number of birdseyes on the neck. Keep up the great work.”
Kris in San Diego, CA

“I just wanted to say that U.S. Masters is the best guitar since Paul Reed Smith. I have been playing prs’s for quite a while and wanted to tell you that your guitars are just as good, if not better, for less money. Keep up the good work. I’m a customer for life.”
Rob Welborn- Va

“I had received the guitar and there only one thing I can say to you ..it’s the most beautiful axe I’ve ever seen... I can’t keep my hand off... especially the first and middle position, my favorites... feel glad because man ... the guitar is a killer... but i give you my word if I’m gonna buy another guitar it will be a US Masters guitar... please tell to everyone in U.S. Masters and the guys who built my guitar.. thanks a lot... and you my man... you’re just simply the best, thanks for all your help, I really appreciate it...”
Trofi. in New Zealand

“It was the most unbelievably perfect guitar under $2000 that I tried. I fell in love with it.” “I would buy another of your guitars in a second! Best “strat”* I ever owned.” *Refering to our LeGrand which he had recently purchased. Peter in Centreville, VA, a professional player of 20 years

“This guitar is unbelievable. I thought my (G&L) ASAT Classic was a great guitar until I got this US Masters. It does everything I need it to do. Now I only bring one guitar to the gig. It’s the best playing, best sounding guitar I’ve ever played, and now I own it!”
Jay, professional guitarist out of Madison, WI speaking of his new U.S. Masters Super T guitar

I've played just about all the high basses made and I can't put yours down. The neck is fluid. The balance is perfect. The TONE..........! I particularly enjoyed the process of designing a bass with Dave. He knows his craft and it shows in all of the basses. You can't go wrong with one of these. The EP52 Fretless is unbelievable when recorded. Nothing sounds like it. Great work guys. YOU DA MAN!

Colin C. Fequa (a.k.a. Dazz) Dazz Jazz Band, Will Williams. Da Brat, Chris Hicks, Breath of Heaven

“I could be playing anybody’s guitar, but I’m playin’ yours because I love the way it sounds and feels. I haven’t played my other guitars or basses since I got yours. They’re just sittin’ in the cases.”
Diz Dismore, bassist with Harvey Mandel, guitar and bass with Quirky’s House

“The LeGrand_ very tasty! Plays like butter_ sounds fabulous! And its damn QUIET!!! Very even response across the entire range of the guitar, your fretwork is truly wonderful_ and the finish is super sharp. As they say here in Maine - WICKED GOOD_ the jangel factor is way more pronounced than a typical Strat_ and still has the balls to clip the amp like a humbucker. I couldn’t put it down, and it’s definitely a serious value.”
Bob T. in Portland, ME, professional player, instructor & clinician

“My EP54 is without a doubt the finest bass I’ve ever played. The action on my bass is perfect and the sound is so versitile and after just being in the studio the engineer was amazed at how clean and the ease at obtaining the tone he wanted. I get a lot of fellow bass players that come up and tell me how they love the lacewood body and think the tone is amazing. Thanks to Dave and all at U.S. Masters.” Larry Taylor, Bass Player for the “Alibi” Band

“Wonderful tone. Great workmanship. Nice neck!” Edward in Waukegan, IL

“The sound, the hardware, the sound, the wood, the sound, the feel of the neck, and did I mention the sound?” “My compliments. Not only does it sound and play wonderfully, but it is also a work of woodworking art! Worth every penny!” Brian in Aurora, IL

“The quality easily surpasses other brands, and the range of tones and responsive volume and tone knobs are exceptional.” “Quality workmanship and materials, great sound, excellent neck” “many versatile sounds” Jon in Middleton, WI

“Excellent quality and value” “IT IS GORGEOUS!!” referring to his Amber Vector Versatek with a AAA curly maple top and AAA birdseye neck. Noel in Nashville, TN

“I would like to take a minute to commend you on creating a superior instrument. I have been playing exclusively American made Fender basses for about six years, and never considered any other brands until I was able to play one of your basses. It was the only U.S. Masters bass that this particular store had in stock, and I purchased it right away. I have always preferred passive electronics, and until now, most companies have done their best to make this seem like a prehistoric way of thinking. However, you have given me hope that there are still luthiers out there who believe in the evolution of truly great concepts.” Casey in Frederick, MD

“The finest guitar I have palyed in a long time” Jeff, designer of famous line of guitars (we can’t mention)

Why did you choose this guitar? “Feel, sound and obvious quality.” James in Dayton, OH

"Features. looks & the great playability.” “This bass plays & sounds great. Very impressive.” Chuck in Sacramento, CA

“When I put my hands on the LeGrand I eventually purchased I was instantly and irreversibly inspired to begin playing guitar again after a seven year hiatus (I’ve only played bass during this time). Each time I picked up my Strat or any other guitar over the years, I’d play for a few minutes ending with boredom and sore tendons. I play my US Masters Legrand every day for hours, always satisfied and never fatigued.” Dana in Madison, WI

“I was looking for high quality at the best price I could find. I pawed about 30 strats before deciding that I would be better sinking the money into the guitar and not the name on the headstock. I got what I was looking for. The quality to $$ ratio is impressive.”
Skip (from a review posted on the internet at www.harmonycentral.com)

"Built very well; plays incredible; the guitar is rich with sound” Nicholas in Freeport, NY

Ray Baragary, our Pacific Northwest sales rep, made his living in Los Angeles as a professional studio guitarist and bassist. Ray purchased one of our Vector Versateks for his own personal instrument claiming it does the job of both his Fender Telecaster and his Gibson ES335 without carrying two guitars. He thinks it sounds even better, and definitely plays better. Ray also owns and plays our EP43C bass. He feels it is the best playing and sounding bass he has had his hands on.

"The satin finish Lacewood really caught my eye. It plays and sounds better than many basses costing 4x as much.” Travis in Harrisonburg, VA

“Original look and sound. Feels very solid and real. Versatile pickup selection (heavy to bluesy).” Scott in Blaine, MN

“Once again, I really love the quality and workmanship of the guitar I played at Sammy’s store. If you can duplicate that quality I would be proud playing any guitar built by you.” John in Dickson City, PA

“Hi! I tried one of your guitars at Naperville Music in Naperville, IL and immediately knew that my next guitar will be one of yours. Before I even played it I was attracted to the finish and craftsmanship, and the neck joint struck me as being quite innovative. I was surprised that the salesman let me play it when I asked because I honestly thought it was in the “don’t touch” price range. In fact, after running my hand up and down the neck a few seconds, I immediately threw my wish of getting a Tom Anderson out of my mind and replaced it with a US Masters guitar. It honestly felt a lot more solid to me than any Anderson I’ve tried, and sounded just as good. And after he told me the price, I was sold.”
Michael in Springfield, IL

“I’ve owned 57 guitars and this Vector Artist plays and sounds better than any of them.” Andy in Belleville, WI

“I "I was very impressed with the sound varieties.” “I really dig your craftsmanship and superior workmanship.” Garrick in Switzerland

“It is such an outstanding value.” “great sound, plays amazingly well... and you can’t beat the price.” Tim in Middleton, WI

“It is excellent!! I love the way everything looks together; the purpleheart on black is cool .” “I love the bass, and I am very happy with the service from you and from the Music Center.”
Cameron in IL

"Very cool guitar. Real light and comfortable. Great neck. If I were a gigging musician i could see having this guitar strapped on all night without killing my back." Doug from Wisconsin Rapids

"Simply wonderful! I just returned from a 2-1/2 hour rehersal and all I want to do is play it some more. This bass is incredibly well built, in spite of the fact that it costs only $1,049. It is constructed as well as my old Alembic or Ken Smith basses, easily. In fact, the neck shape reminds me of my old Alembic, and that was the sweetest neck I've ever played (until now). the sound is pure P-bass, which I totally dig. Every thing about this baby is top-notch, right down to the shimmering oil-finished mahogany and spotless fretboard. The fretwork is great as well. Nary a single dead spot on the neck (howdya do that?) and the balance is good although a teensy bit neck-heavy (not like my Smith though.) Light as a feather, too. I should stop gushing; you'll think I am looking for an endorsement deal! Kudos on a wonderful axe at a wonderful price. Made in the USA too!" Ken Robinson, Denver