GUITAR TIP: Choosing a guitar (PART I)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Part I offering advice on how to choose a classical guitar.
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Ahhh yes, I remember buying a guitar just because it was black lol
Youre not alone bro hahaha
😂😂 Yeah 🤦🏾♂️
Yeah I recall that, and now I just bought my first handmade classical guitar made by a brazilian luthier 😂😂😂😂😂😂
ifkr samee
*Stares at my LTD Guitars*
Okay I feel called out
I feel like Brandon is trying to pull a Clark Kent on us by growing a beard.
“Me? An immortal vampire? Oh no, you must be mistaken. I mean, I suppose I do resemble the ivory-skinned theorbo player in that 400 year old portrait hanging above my mantle, but it couldn’t possibly be me. As you can see, *i* have a beard.”
Clever ruse, you deathless virtuoso.
Oh this is hilarious 😂
😯🤫🤭
ooh, he hearted this, so it must be true!
Rob Scallion was like Christian Slater in Interview. Brandon spared him for the sake of the video.
But the beard thing is no ruse, Vampires can turn into wolves, so a little facial hair is no big deal.
People make vampire jokes about Brandon too much that he came back a werewolf.
Yeah I also thought the same.. he's looking like a werewolf
I agree..100% werewolf
Back when Brandon was born vampires and werewolves were the same thing
I've been playing and building guitars for 30 years so I know this stuff, but something about watching Brandon's videos is relaxing, like watching Bob Ross paint, so I watch them all regardless.
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that is exactly what i think..
Yes, the voice,. the vibe,. background.. relaxing..
i commented something like that in other video.. the Bob Ross thing.. 😁
Can you give me some tips on buying guitars sir? Thx
I'll check later on your profile but if you have some build vlog I'm totally in, subscribed anyways
I'm still looking for that lamp, I wonder where he bought it at?
"You walk into a room full of classical guitars"
Where is this mythical place?
Yeah really. It would be extremely detrimental to my wallet. Fortunately no such risk exists.
Spain
@@steveb9325 Japan too.
@@syntaxlost9239 awesome!
Mr. Acker's living room.
When Brandon was 16 or 17, classical guitars were just called guitars. #MedievalVampire
Brandon: "Scale length doesn't matter as long as it feels good."
Gibson and Fender fanboys: *lose their shit*
Bassists are baritone lovers: Also completely lose their shit
@@AvaToccoRodriguez The many times I had to tell a baritone guitarist that he might want to use a compressor and an EQ to make sure the low end doesn't clash with the bass in his brand new oh so amazing Djent track is hard to recall. On the other hand Metal bassplayers aren't too bright anyway so we just point a red dot laser to the wall and argue in his place while he's distracted.
When you go so low with the guitar you might aswell omit the bass like Animals as Leaders for example. Or try to find a bass player who can actually play like the guy from Obscura.
@@CheesybiscuitStudios scale length matters in terms of low notes not sustaining clearly during ring outs, this is a known and proven fact. Typically extended range players know that they have to dial out some bass in their mixes for clarity to balance the notes natural low end.
@@CheesybiscuitStudios if you’re playing on standard or drop d tuning scale length doesn’t matter as much
7:07 I actually recommend having someone ELSE play each type of top in the store for you. Guitars sound so incredibly different from a listening position vs. a playing position!
Good advice. Short of doing that find a wall or door you can face standing close too while you play so the sound is reflected back to you.
Can people who want to see how Brandon takes care of his nails like? Because I really want to learn how he takes care of his nails, and the shape of his nails.
th-cam.com/video/KcU6ozYT61o/w-d-xo.html
This is usually how most guitarists take care of their nails (or an efficient way to do so). Keeping your nails in the correct shape is crucial into maintaining your playability
Brandon cut off his nails not so long ago. I don't know if it's permanent, but Tarrega and Sor both changed to playing without nails late in their careers.
... I just realized this is going to make me want a new guitar :(
First we get a guitar. Then we say "no more guitars". Then we get another guitar. And another guitar. Until we have all the guitars! Despicable me reference...
@@shaadydog1 😅 (busted.)
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Same
Further proof that Brandon is indeed, an immortal vampire:
*American using metric system organically.*
Other fine points most of us all know:
•Specializes mostly in instruments from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and more, and VERY well
•Very knowledgeable and articulate
•Was in a metal band at some point(I mean, come on)
•Always seems to be making his solo videos in dimly lit rooms, like the one in this video
• *Never ages*
•Nosferatu fingers that are graceful as hell, and a tall, lean, angular build
•Seems to have an "old soul" and be "wise beyond his years"
-think about that last one
•We start noticing more and calling him out, and now he suddenly has a very nice, full, trimmed beard. Seems like something a vampire would do in a book or movie thinking he'll never get caught that way, but it's the very thing that leads to more proof
And again, for emphasis of how great, yet unnatural it is to witness regularly, much like his wonderful playing skills on basically everything with strings from not this time period, *AMERICAN, ORGANICALLY USING THE METRIC SYSTEM.*
I know he has clearly been to many places in the world that well, anywhere outside the US is using metric system, let's be honest, and may even know other languages from "working with operas," (we all know it's because you've had hundreds of years to learn), but it's too natural.
And yes, I'll bite the bullet and go there, those of you who didn't even ask me, _it's supernatural_
dont forget his mesmerising voice!!!!
Most reddit comment ever
yas
My wallet after finding this video: “This is a personal attack.”
Couldn't be more true.
2:54
Me: I like that guitar..
Wallet: No you don't...
When buying my daughter’s guitar we really appreciated the advice given at the guitar shop. It convinced me this is not a purchase to do over the internet. Being able to try the guitar is also really important. A good salesperson will sell you the best instrument for you (and not the most expensive one) and will offer support and maintenance services. Support your local businesses 😊
Definitely
One of the often neglected aspects of guitar selection is neck width. A few years ago I tried a handmade guitar that was wonderfully easy for me to play, especially for barring in the higher positions. I asked the shop owner what was different about the neck. He didn't know. We did some measuring and found out it had a 54mm nut width. It never occurred to me that a neck could be too narrow for comfort. I just assumed that a narrower neck would be easier to play. But I have big hands. For decades I'd been playing a guitar with a 51mm nut, but the wider string spacing of the 54 felt immediately more natural and less cramped. Get a guitar that fits your hands. If you've got really small hands, you might want something in the 48-49mm range of nut width.
54 mm is the old Ramirez standard fretboard width at zero position. 52 mm is the most accepted width nowadays. Electro-classicals tend to be in the 50-51 mm range. Steel acoustics can be as narrow as 42 mm up to 48 mm. My preferred fretboard width at the nut is 53-53.5 mm.
Playability depends on other factors, too, such as the shape of the edge of the fretboard, the distance between the edge of the fretboard and the outermost strings, the profile of the neck, string action, string spacing, etc.
If you are in doubt, go for a wider fretboard, because taking away a couple of mm's from its width is much easier than adding to it.
People could think that 1-2 millimetres don't make a big difference. That's wrong, in string spacing and action even a tenth of a millimetre difference can be felt and counts as an important factor in playability.
I guess this is how I'll be spending my gains from GME haha thanks bearded Brandon
Oof, I hope you sold in time
Brandon looks so marvelous, that the dislike button is scared to increase its numbers. (But that aside, I've learned a lot about selecting a classical guitar. I'm planning on getting one soon as well! Thank you for teaching us, Beardon!)
In Indonesia, 200$ is usually out of the price range of beginners. Even 100$ guitars are considered pricey here for a beginner guitar.
Same thing in the Philippines. Decent beginner guitar is about $30 and the cheapest is around $18, Jr. Size
What about the first guitar (spruce), is it thiner? Or smaller body? Thanks
This comes just in the perfect moment, I was thinking about buying a new guitar, because I've been playing a 60$ one for four years and it's time to get a new one finally 😅
Same here. I've been using my 60 dollar guitar for more than 10 years. Which guitar will you be upgrading too?
@@ww3032 I don't really know already. I'm 15 so I don't have a lot of budget, a friend recommended me Alhambra guitars because they are good for an affordable price, but I don't know if I want cedar or spruce or other characteristics, I'll just try in the store and see what fits me
You kinda give off Bob Ross vibes
And i would bet most average guitar shops are not preparred to answer those questions sponanously.
if anyone is wondering what beautiful song is played through out the video... "Erik Satie - Gymnopedie No 1"... but it's mainly played on Piano😋
Brandon is the Bob Ross of Classical guitar. Just another happy note S2
5:57 When you realize that Brandon speaks metric system, you oughta love him even more
This is the way.
I've been playing guitar as an amateur for 20+ years. I migrated to electric guitars to appease my neighbors... And this is the first time someone explains fair and square in easy words how to pick one's first guitar. Fantastic ! Thanks !!
Next video should be "How to choose a shampoo"
Cuz what we really want is Brandon's hair
arpeggiato.com/masterclass/ If you'd like to hear more guitar tips from me, I'd strongly encourage you to come to my virtual masterclass! Tickets now open to the public and it is appropriate for all levels.
Cheers!
~Brandon
I thought that would be academic for you: Baroque! 😉
Very nice Brandon nice instructions and reviews on how not to be taken by your self or by the salesman in the store. 🙂🎶🎸
"We are specialized in all things that go Pluck."
Oooh, I always wanted to play chicken feathers ...
@Brandon Acker dude you look even fucking cooler with the beard
Can you make a giveway of a guitar🤣
This dude reminds me of Toby Macguire
Part II: th-cam.com/video/KVbHBWt4Hbg/w-d-xo.html
Collab with Siccas, Great,
Love your content, 😊
I found a old Yamaha classical guitar in a shop, cost $220, the shop owner said this particular model was 30 years ago. Either way, it sounds surprisingly amazing, fantastic action, very warm tone with great resonance. Looks and price can be deceiving for sure! :)
A Yamaha from that era was probably made in Japan where quality control is exceptional.. that was a good find and hope you still have it!
@@jub8891 Sure do! I play it everyday :).
the bob ross of classical guitar!
I'm not 100% sure if mine is what you'd consider "pretty good" I got it for around 175$ spruce wood, Classical, It sounded super soft and lovely. I decided to truly make it my own, I added the design of an actual rose and on the frets roman numbers going from 1 to 12 even reaching all the way to 15. I called it "Rosa Romana" (Roman Rose) and I love the instrument I've improved so much of my guitar play on it but I'm not sure if the scale is for me though. Cause I feel it's small but my sister says the opposite and that is the normal size of the guitar
Good guitars are so expensive that I have decided to learn building my own.
Nice
Yes! Great way to go. My wife gave me a Martin kit to build and I worked on it for about a year, a bit at a time. I did take it to a shop to do binding and finish because I didn’t have the shop skills. But every time I play it I know I can look inside and see every bit that I glued together myself.
@@revenant235 I’m taking an online course and others have told me that routing and glueing bindings is the most stressful part
I'm sure that'll be a lot cheaper /s
Has anyone used the Yamaha C40 for around $200 Cad? Just looking for some advice on good buys around the $200 range as a beginner.
when i started playing classical i got a cordoba c5. teachers and peers have all told me it’s the best starter model and i have no complaints. it’s reached a point where the intonation is slightly off, but while it was my primary instrument it never failed me!
Just getting into classical guitar and was recommended that guitar!Glad to know it suited you well!I guess I’ll make that purchase haha thanks!🙃
Be honest. You just like showcasing your guitar collection don't you?
I bought a beautiful classical guitar directly imported from Spain for just over €1200 for my birthday last year. I was well advised and did some research beforehand and had already played the guitar for about a year. I discovered my love for classical guitar through your channel! Buying that guitar was one of the best choices of my life!
Just bought a Paco Castillo entry-level. I don't hold a guitar for 25 years :)
2k to 10k Luthier Made guitars are the best guitars available, and that's already a concert level instrument. When it comes to violin, at that price range you can only get a Student Level instrument.
A couple points that could save you some heartache. Ask the shop "what is your return policy". Tell the shop your going to have a luthier look over your new purchase. Ask around and find out if there is a local trusted luthier in your area. I have checked out 100's of kid's first guitars and never, ever charged a dime for this. Why? I was that kid that got taken by a local shop when I was young. Brandon is spot on about a poor quality guitar holding you back. Good luck and happy playing. BTW, at 15 my guitar teacher put 4 of us together as a band for a recital. That first 4 song gig got me my first real kiss and my first real date! I wonder where she is now???????
Hi Brandon, I must thank you! I have been wearing myself out watching videos before I choose my first classical. You have answered every question, Your voice, tone and knowledge is amazing. This is very much appreciated! You've ended my frantic search 😇
On saturday im going to buy a new classical guitar because the guitar I now have isnt so good for my olay style thank you for this "Tutorial"
No, no, NO! You can't do this to me. I already have 8 guitars (yes, I play them all. They each have a slightly different sound and I use them for different purposes). I literally don't have the money for another... but now I really wanna buy another one.
Don't worry, stimulus is on the way.
@@UFO314159 He is already simulated.
I'm a steel-string player that prefers all-mahogany instruments; just curious, how would a mahogany top sound on a classical guitar?
I just bought a Cordoba C12. Is that a good one? I hope so because it was kind of pricey.
hey if any beginners with a small budget see this: I got a Cordoba C3M for my first guitar. It is $250 and sounds so warm and pretty, and I think it sounds a lot better than other guitars in the price range. Just something I would highly suggest looking into :)
Also worth pointing out the difference between classical and flamenco guitars (though I know Brandon doesn't cover flamenco music). Flamencos are a little smaller, lighter, have lower action and a tap plate attached to the front.
🙏 Thanks. I'm in the market. Cedar it is.
this was a very well made video. it was easy to listen to you, it was very informational but at the same time you knew when to make a small joke. i loved it :)
I am confused between admira Malaga and cordoba c5 ..help pls
Great video, Brandon! Concise, clear, up-to-the-point and enjoyable.👍❤️
I have to mention the brand 'Hanika". It is a German manufacturer which builds rather affordable guitars (I mean, they are still 1000€ onwards). Which was so astounding for me is the fact that since I bought a Hanika, I never had the feeling my instrument is fighting against me. Every single fret sounds loud and clear and the intonation is never off. I owned so many different guitars and was so fascinated when I got to try out my first Hanika. I now use one to study the classical guitar in Austria and have no intention of replacing it in the near future. I also had to share this video with my gf, as she is plaing a spruce top Hanika, while I play a cedar one. The difference in sound, though very subtle, was noticable. It has to be said that this difference only really appeared to the person playing the guitar. When playing a note, one does pursue a certain kind of sound. If you are used to a spruce wood guitar and you use the same technique, the same playstyle on a cedar guitar, the tonal outcome may surprise you.
You really motivated me with that video and as always, as soon as I finished watching I opened up my sheet music to start practicing.
I bought an Esteve Classical Guitar, for about $1,500 Australian including a great hard case.
i love watching top of the art guitars
but right now
i´m using a guitar that a hobo did 60y ago, it´s good, could be better but it is what it is.
I remember going to Yamaha to get my very first guitar as a birthday present and I ended up getting a unlaminated Yamaha C40 that was full-sized. It was almost 3 years ago, and it's still bigger than my entire torso but it was worth it because it's sounds amazing haha
My friends and family love it when I watch one of brandon's videos cuz I start talking like him for a while and they find it very pleasant
Brandon, great videos. I found an ESTEVE guitar, made in Spain on Craigslist. Cedar top sounds wonderful. Do you know this brand? I think I got a decent deal at $125 without case.
7:47 interesting, I felt the opposite, maybe is the microphone, but to me the spruce one was more dark and fat while other one was bright and crisp, I'm sure it would be another story if I was there hearing it directly. Anyways, those are beautiful guitars, you are very lucky to have them, greetings from Chile!
absolutely true. the cedar sounded brighter!
Do you think Yamaha C40 classical guitar is a good choice?
This comment section is kinda wild for this type of music
I just bought a La patrie guitar, Concert model. I love it. For reliable, comfortable guitars in the 500 dollar range, check out La patrie!
I hate the part that I have to tune every single guitar that I wanna use :(( It's really annoying to me. I remember I saw a guitar that I thought might sound good and it took me a long time to tune it. Man, that sounded even worse than my own cheap guitar which you can see in my videos! It was maybe easier to play but strings were too close to the fretboard that It was buzzing all the time!
I mean hey, if I looked at a shiny guitar and saw your face in it I'd probably want to buy it too.
Ou should do a video on styling hair and styling a beard
Yes! I was waiting on some sort of "Classical guitar for the classical-curious metalhead" kind of video sometime.
What's the song called played in the background?
I bought a Cordoba C9 Crossover and it has polyurethane lacquer on the soundboard. Yet it sounds awesome. Lots of beautiful lingering resonance and multiple harmonics. The build of the guitar adds so much to the enjoyment and tone.
Mine was an easy choice, the shop only had one classical guitar :D
Me in the shop: "Hello? Give me one chocolaty guitar."
Brandon,
I am gonna buy a classical guitar on my birthday ( in march )
And there you go, educating me on how I should buy..
Thank You Senior
This guy is 11/10. look at that hair, beard, aura in his face! He should have been a model or an actor. I am not gay.
He should have been whatever he wanted to be chief seems like this worked out
My first classical guitar was an Alvarez AC65. Turns out that it's only suitable for killing bugs and holding beer. I am now playing on an amazing Alhambra Mengual y Margarit Serie C. It's a fabulous instrument.
Actually my first classical was an Alvarez also! But we're talkin' 1976 or so and I bought it for @$70. I already had a steel 6- and a 12-,
So why not a nylon? But playing that guitar for the first time, cheap as it was, was something I was not gonna get tired of!
I'm impressed by the amount of likes and how far the dislikes are, no one dares to dislike such a beautiful and chill video.
What I've learned from buying my first guitar is to be careful buying one from pawn shops.
The major problem in classic guitars is the fact that the face of the soundbox either stretchs or shrinks with temperature, HOWEVER, the braces inside the soundbox that holds the wood dont have that flexibility... thus, vintage guitars or guitars left out of the case might have cracks... so in short: ALWAYS put your guitar back in a good case after playing
The case literally provides absolutely no protection against anything other than the dog knocking it over. If you want to protect a guitar from humidity, which is it's worst enemy, store it in a climate controlled environment when not playing it. Or, move to a low humidity fluctuating place. (Information I got from a world class luthier)
Thank you! I wish you can explain us, how to use string too, medium tension hard tension etc! Thanks, you are blessed
Low tension for me.
3:23 Me here playing a 45$ dollars guitar 🥲
definately prefer the cedar. i like to play a lot of russian folk music.
Meng i have to say i been following for a long time now..... I like the beard..
So Brown is a Les Paul as Yellow is a Strato
I just realized that I've actually been playing a legit classical guitar this entire time.
Blind test: Spruce vs. Cedar --> That Em sounds like night and day. Lovely, both!
Literally just found a yamaha C80 next to a dumpster today. I've re strung it and now Im here lol!
Wow good find!
I'm planning on attending a classical program for college and have never really played a classical guitar. So this video will be a big help
I bought a guitar 3 years ago, but was a really cheap one and very hard to play. Huge arms and too hard for my hands. I played it for 2 months, and kinda gave up. Then my father in law borrowed me his guitar. The learning process was much better, of course is a 100 year old guitar very well made, but having a decent guitar helps beyond you might think.
edit: the sound board is old so it has some cracks, but they are very superficial.
I know I’m being a total idiot and i know the title but I’m BLANKING, what is it that he’s playing at 1:17??
it's a Chopin Nocturne...
I would also say that not all guitars with nylon strings are suitable for "classical guitar." Taylor makes some really nice nylon string guitars that are more like a steel string guitar that just happen to have nylon strings on them.
As someone who did classical guitar for a decade, a good intermediate sub $800 brand is the Godin Collection (La Patrie doesn't exist anymore). The rosewood back and sides, satin finish, and a wonderful warm tone.
maybe should've release this video before I buy my guitar.
Now that we've discovered Brandon's vampiric origins, he's decided to embrace it by going full Dracula mode with the facial hair.
The more I play guitar the more I realize that perhaps 650 scale length just shouldn't be the default. Not because I have small hands or am short, but when you start cutting your teeth on anything above (or including) grade 4 pieces, you hit some stretches that at first just seem impossible. I'm wondering why the punishment? Some older players I've spoken to all recommend shorter scales to make life easier without much compromise to sound. Nothing too extreme, just not the full 650 scale length.
Regarding Spruce or Cedar, I would say both can be good teachers, but I would say rather than saying one is better than the other, I would focus on the exact sample you have right in front of you. Every guitar (that doesn't cost 80 dollars) has a lesson to teach you if you're willing to form a relationship with that exact particular instrument. For example I had a lovely Spruce top, that was unbalanced however, very lovely basses but significantly weak trebles. I never learned how to play it, and adjust pressure because sadly it developed a defect, and the luthier developed my current instrument. But that guitar WANTED to teach me a lesson.
My current guitar had no such balance issues. It was extremely well balanced, and I remember when I first got it and described the sound with some excitement as boring. You might be wondering what is exciting about having a boring sounding guitar? What I mean is the default tone was so pure and balanced and predictable it meant that from there I could take the tone in many directions, well once I learned how to do that, but I immediately saw the potential. It was like riding a very refined race horse, rather than a wild untrained stallion compared to my old guitar.
Wasn't too long after my teacher was saying, "You know your tone production has really improved a lot". I remarked back "The guitar changed". So he said "Maybe".
There were other aspects to it, like not deviating from studying exactly what everyone else studies, or following advice from other players, but I remember thinking "There's first class expression in this guitar, and I need to learn how to bring it out".
How I chose my classical guitar
Step 1: Put up a classified ad online to sell a wooden bed frame a previous roommate abandoned here when he left
Step 2: Write in something alone the lines of "Yeah, it's 40 bucks, but if you've got an acoustic guitar that's not too beat up, I'd take it in trade, tbh"
Step 3: Have a guy show up with a classical guitar to pick up the bed frame.
(I only had an electric at the time and wanted an acoustic just to try one out :V And yeah, the quality is pretty poor, but free is free :P)
The other thing with decoration is, is that it's expensive. It takes much time to put on all these decorations, so any money you're spending on that you're not spending on the actual quality of the guitar.
How would you recommend I look for a guitar online?
Could you perhaps make a video on nails? How to grow them properly, make them stronger...
Every time I watched one of your videos, I learn something new, or it corrects what I learned in the past. In other words, it is always a positive, progressive learning experience. Thank you for doing these videos.
That makes me very happy!
@@brandonacker Sent email to you about Patreon Question.
Not all guitars are in the same level but Brandon's beard and moustache is beyond 9,000!
Super educational, it was pleasant just to listen and learn something. Some of these things I did not know or consider before. Thanks Brandon!
Brandon can you answer me a question: I have been playing electric guitar for some time and a few months ago I bought a classical guitar for around 150€ but twoof the notes (a amd a#, especially noticeable on the g string) sound dead and dull and bad :/ Can I fix that or would it be better to save up for another guitar in a few months because the action is also really high and I can't lower the saddle anymore anyways haha
See a good guitar technician. It may be something as simple as frets needing a good dressing.