Fender Paramount PM-3 Review

By

Mimi Chase

6/18/2020 8:22 PM

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Expert Score

9.6

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Reasons To Buy

It’s a beautifully crafted guitar creating a great value well under $1000
The smaller size makes this an option for kids and beginner guitarist that will have an easier time working their way around the guitar without being a “tiny” guitar

Reasons Not To Buy

The amount of finish Fender uses on this guitar affects the resonance in a way that cheats the guitar of its full potential

Overview

While the Fender electric guitar dominates the brands reputation in the best of ways, the Fender acoustic guitar line is becoming every more impressive, especially with the Paramount PM-3 Standard.

Critic Consensus

Fender usually ranks well amongst best guitars, but let’s see how this Paramount PM-3 model compares for best acoustic-electric guitars…

Fender Paramount PM-3 Review

Acoustic-Electric Guitar Features:

Mahogany back and sides
Grade “A” Sitka spruce top
The Mahogany neck
Ebony fingerboard
Fishman-designed preamp

Mirroring high end acoustic guitar and mid level prices the PM-3 has a rich warm tone that is strong and balanced designed for a comfortable play and sharp attack. The Mahogany and Ebony features are stunning, which can also be found on the guitar in this Taylor GS Mini review.

An ideal guitar for the professional singer songwriter, the PM-3 carries a big sound in a guitar that is not quite as big as a full sized dreadnought guitar but more of regular guitar than that of the parlor guitars. If the price is out of your budget, Fender makes a cheaper model that we discuss in our Fender FA100 review.

9.6

EXPERT SCORE

Fender Paramount PM-3 Review

Sound

9.4/10

Price

9.5/10

Look

9.8/10

Reasons to Buy

It’s a beautifully crafted guitar creating a great value well under $1000
The smaller size makes this an option for kids and beginner guitarist that will have an easier time working their way around the guitar without being a “tiny” guitar

Reasons not to buy

The amount of finish Fender uses on this guitar affects the resonance in a way that cheats the guitar of its full potential

Mimi Chase

Mandy has been working in the Music Industry since 2007. She excels in organization; fulfilling roles as an Artist Manager, Tour Manager & Production, Album Release, Budget Analyst etc. She sees a variety of Gear and Instruments from artists on the road, to venue’s backline to hear what sounds the best and whats the most durable. She earned her Business Degree from Roanoke College, and utilizes those skills to promote Artist Growth!

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