"BORDER" is a model with a mysterious shape that has both splendor and ruggedness, with a smooth distorted TL asymmetric body. At first glance, it looks like a single-cutaway style, but in fact the 6th string side is a joint near the 18th fret, which is deeper than the general ST system, and the elbow part is smoothly rounded. You can see the many original specifications. In addition, since the dragonfly is a brand that actively makes custom ordered guitars, even with the same "BORDER", individuality of each one stands out (as well as in its other models). For example, if you compare the 6-string model, the 7-string model shown on the left page, and the 6-string model of the d-fly series which is a cost performance version, you can see that each has different charms. Here, as a representative of these, I mainly tried to play "BORDER CUSTOM 666".

Like the model name, this model uses a 666mm scale, which is 18mm longer than the regular 648mm long scale. However, there is no sense of discomfort when I hold it, and it may be said that even those who touch this neck for the first time will not notice it without prior knowledge. The shape itself has a roundness that is the opposite of the wide type, and it should probably fit anyone. Heel portion of the bolt-on joint is a form of angular comparatively, but, For example, when I move the thumb to the treble side, it will stop at the joint, so I can feel relieved. Also as mentioned above, the top and back of the part where the elbow hits are rounded and smoothly chamfered, and the comfort of the entire right arm including the armpit and the vicinity of the bag is perfect. I feel like it is part of my body.

 A light stroke reveals that the body's resonance is very rich, even when unplugged. One of the factors is the straightness of the string vibration, which makes it easy for the ears to grasp the pitch because there is very little turbulence or rampage. It's even easier to understand when you connect it to an amplifier, and each of the constituent notes when you play a chord resonates clearly, creating a harmony with less turbidity. There are plenty of overtones, but there is little fluctuation, the tone extends straight and the tone is stable. This would of course be a benefit of the increased string length on the 666mm scale, but before that it was felt that the overall precision of the guitar was the main reason. 

The tone balance is powerful but well-proportioned. The treble is a little dark. And the midrange is thick, and the bass to deep bass are well organized. So you must feel powerful because there is also efficient sound growth. If you lower the gain with the coil tap switch, the tone will be cleaner. Even if the amp is distorted to high gain, it has the flexibility to cover clean sound with volume operation. And noteworthy is the existence of a high-pass / low-pass filter. This is a specification that the knob stops lightly in the center, and by turning it left and right from there, the high range and low range are cut. For example, you will want to use it positively not only during recording but also during performances on the live stage, such as refreshing the bulge of the neck position sound that tends to be boomy, and dropping the edge of the bridge position sound that sticks in your ears. By the way, the torque of the knob is heavy, so you don't have to worry about the setting changing just by touching it lightly. You can also get a wah-like effect by turning it around.