very, very nice

beautiful. awesome playability. great electronics. affordable. an all around great guitar.

incredible depth

I play professionally each week and needed a replacement guitar. After much research I bought the Wechter Mahogany, and I am very pleased. The playability is superb, the sound can be nicely modified, sounds good through an amp or direct to PA, and the touch/dynamics/clarity has been a great boon to my playing.

The neck is really nice, the SGish double cut away gets a lot of comments (positive), and it plays like a dream.

Setting up for a gig is so simple, no more tuner, hi to low converter box etc, I just plug a mic chord into the guitar, run it to the snake, and I am done! Make sure the system you are plugged into is properly grounded. The Fishman electronics need this or a slight hum will result.

I love it.

Love it!

After reading other reviews about the "thinline" models I decided to get this. Glad I did! Some reviews said it wasn't as loud as the full body models so I wasn't expecting a lot there. I was wrong. This guitar is plenty loud. If you need louder just hook it to an amp or PA. The tone is beautiful & full. The "looks" are as beautiful as it sounds. The case that comes with it is very nice & fits the guitar like a glove. The reason I didn't give it a % is because I think the "Fishman" should be mounted farther forward. It's a little awkward using the tuner & other controls.
Overall, there's just no better guitar out there for the money.

High End Quality, Amazing Value

Being primarily an electric guitartist for many many years, I was looking for an acoustic that was both a decent instrument and also relatively easy to play. A thinline seemed a logical choice to make the transition, I already had the needed components to amplify if required. After much research online, the Wechter Pathmaker intrigued me for a couple of different reasons: 1) The thinline design and proclaimed playability according to the sales information; 2) The Plek setup. I guess I should also mention that my budget was aimed around the $500 mark and I was seeking the best bang-for-the-buck. With these factors in mind I decided to give the Wechter a try. To say that I was not disappointed would be a huge understatement. The build quality of the instrument, both in sound quality and appearance, considerably defy it's price range. I was apprehensive about anything not made in the USA, this guitar "took me to school" regarding improvements with manufacturing techniques and quality control outside of the good ol' US. My first real guitar was a Gibson Les Paul Custom, (a beautiful instrument by any measure) so this was the bar by which I have measured everything else. Granted, the Wechter is not a $4000 instrument, but by every other practical measure this guitar stands it's ground. The fit, finish and playability are all very very good. I have owned and played other acoustics, some less expensive and some much more; this guitar could probably compare to instruments at 2 or possibly 3 times it's price range. My biggest frustration with acoustics has always been intonation; tune them to sound correct in one position and they tend to go sour the farther from that position you play. This was what most intrigued me about the Plek setup. This guitar plays in tune, to an AMAZING degree, everywhere on the neck. I am now a firm believer in the science behind the Plek system...impressive! The one down side to this is that to maintain that degree of intonation accuracy, you must use the exact strings the guitar was set up with (or have the know-how to properly substitute). This is common enough knowledge for anyone who plays an electric, the difference being that electrics can easily have the bridge and action adjusted to compensate for different strings, gauges and tension. This said, the "preferred" strings on the Wechter (D'Addario EXP 11's as I recall) are quite decent and sound good both with and without amplification. The Fishman electronics speak for themselves and are quite versatile. This is not the top-of-the-line Fishman kit but does sound very good amplified and includes a chromatic tuner that can used without being plugged in (very handy). As a thinline, this guitar will not produce the same unamplified sound level as a full-size concert guitar, this should be anticipated when considering this model.
All in all, I have yet to find anything I don't like about this guitar. I opted for the mahogany finsh with the abalone trim and this is one sweet-looking instrument. The included hardshell case is a very nice bonus, it too is well made and only serves to add to the "high end" mojo of this guitar. Again, the price seems way too low for the final product, but I'm certainly not complaining. Kudos to Wechter for this amazing bargain. I rate this a solid 4.5 only because a perfect *5* is always the next thing we look for but never quite find in the eternal quest for the perfect sound. Lastly, for the record, I am not on anybody's payroll but I am genuinely impressed with the value of this purchase.

Great guitar - excellent value.

This is one of the best acoustic/electrics I've played. The Plek finishing process is excellent, and the double cutaways are helpful too. As always the Fishman electronics work well, especially for being heard in live band situations, comes with a built in tuner and plenty of sound shaping EQ.
I give it a 4 rating because It does have some limitations in the studio - but it is a thin-line - for me, it lacks the warmth of say a Gibson or Taylor, but it is their equal as far as playability. Never the less I definitely recommend it.
Thanks to Abe Wechter for producing a wonderful instrument. The Mahogany looks beautiful and you just can't beat the price!!