🔴Reverb: tidd.ly/4aFiyhC 💰New to Reverb? Get $10 on Me ➡️ reverb.grsm.io/earn10 I was pleasantly surprised by this guitar - What Did You Think? 🐕 Episode Guide: 0:26 - Acoustasonic Strat VS Tele 1:44 - What Is It? 2:10 - Unplugged Tone Comparison to Acoustic And semi-hollow 3:38 - Cost + Colors 4:13 - First Impressions 6:43 - Inside Look 15:19 - Tone Demo 21:23 - Settings Comparison 23:30 - Final Thoughts 25:53 - Blacklight Test 26:08 - Gig Bag
hey, would you consider covering the epiphone express? i see you did the peewee and that may have been enough for you considering number of videos but how about some other short scale/mini guitars? you rock man, thanks for the entertainment and comfy guitar chat. you got a mellow bob ross/warren miller thing going on and it's nice to relax to! keep it up! thanks for everything!
I’ll be honest with you, if you were a country guitar player this will be well worth the $2000, it has nice acoustics but the dirt channel is just enough for country, I like it I think it’s a winner
Trogly, tried a G&G Jaguar Case for the Acoustasonic Tele and it fit really well. Believe that is what Fender uses for the Exotic Wood Version that comes with the G&G Hard Case. Should try and put electric Stings on the (G-B-E) high strings. Much easier for a bit of lead playing and bending, still keeping the acoustic qualities of the lower end. Cheers! Glad ya finally did this video.. NOW to try the Tele??
They are going for $2,800 to well over $3,000 for them on Amazon in Canadian funds. I'll spend that on another Fender electric or a Gibson Les Paul instead thanks. Stupid money for the same sound I can get from nearly any electric acoustic. They're nuts.
I agree completely. I think after 1200$ a hard case is a good option. At 2 grand it seems a no brainer to me. Lack of a hard case says we think it's nice... but if it gets ruined in shipping we're not out much. If it doesn't fit in a standard case that means you're looking for an aftermarket case and to me that's kinda a deal breaker, 2 grand is a lot too invest on a guitar that you have to be extra extra careful with transporting it.
The Trogly's Guitar Show excuse me buddy, can I borrow you cordless home phone battery. My battery is dead. I know probably not the same hookups but a funny thought non-the-less.
As a someone who owns the Tele version, I can say it is absolutely worth it. My band was playing over 30 shows in a normal year; with a few acoustic shows thrown in the mix. Rather than needing to relearn your sets and all of the solos for in acoustic set, just grab one of these and throw the right set of strings on it and you’re good to go. (Acoustic strings with an unwound g string) Both myself and the other guitarist in my band have one. I still have my traditional acoustic (Gibson songwriter deluxe). This guitar has a place in the arsenal. It’s not for everyone and is not a replacement for any of my electrics. Both of us in the band are very happy with the purchase. If you want an acoustic that plays like an electric, this is your solution.
My band plays "acoustic" gigs at times and this is exactly the kind of guitar for those coffee house type gigs. I have a Carvin AC-275 and it has everything the Fender has and is less expensive. Worth a look.
I love my high end acoustics and I know that this product isn't for me but if you're making money playing an a/e this to my ear is the best sounding piezo system and 2k isn't a deal breaker for a professional musician. It definitely blows my Taylors and Gibson out of the water plugged in and it also does some neat tricks.
People comparing them to actual acoustics are missing the point entirely. It's like looking at a review of a normal strat and going "why don't you just buy a Martin". They do different things, they're aimed at different people. Unless you enjoy putting electric guitar pickups with a blend circuit with the piezo and electric guitar necks onto your £3000 Martin, and then chopping off half the body to make it lighter, which if you do then you're dumb
@@duffman18 yeah, I get that. I think this is aimed at a very specific group of players. I use my old Gibson J-200 both live & in the studio for my acoustic stuff & my Gibsons & Strat onstage at gigs so I know this isn't for me but I know it wasn't aimed at me. There are enough guys now who dig that style for Fender to decide that making 'em is a good idea.
They wouldn’t do that though because it would undermine the American made version... look up the telecoustic that’s a cheaper version but the body is more of an acoustic body and the electronics aren’t as good. I played one in a store and the action was pretty high.
I am (was) a performing player. I bought a Telecaster A. In lockdown, it is great for getting ready for performing again. It is built like a Fender custom shop guitar. Amplified it is very good. Not like a real electric only, but close. For me I am very happy.
I can't stop seeing what looks to be two glue spots at the center of the board at the eighth and ninth fret. They don't look like ebony graining to me.
it's a normal thing on satin finish guitars. The more you use it, the more the marks of your hands and arms with appear on the body. It makes it glossy.
Trogly, you are definitely an acoustic player at heart. Your acoustic playing is fantastic, and you really bring out the life of the guitars in your acoustic demos far better than your electric demos. Once when you were playing an acoustic, I was reading something on another page and I thought it was a guest pro guitarist playing.
Dude, I really appreciate how you go in so much detail in a way that other reviewers don't. That's very valuable and really adds to the value of your videos. Thank you for your hard work! Also your playing and tone has been improving and that's very nice! :)
Glad to hear one of these strummed acoustically. 10:45 Wooden backplates have a high risk of warping because they're so thin. I think the aluminum is a nice upgrade from standard plastic. Godin makes something similar called the A6 Ultra (I've never played one) for about half the price
I actually kinda love this design, I hated it based on the release photos but it's grown on me. The versatility is super cool, the maintenance and repair potential is a little questionable but i think with a bit of reading up and studying of that PCB system and releasing the findings would do a ton! I love the sound quality and it plays incredibly well. This may be a potential one for me in the near future hehe
I was going to make this same comment if someone else hadn’t first! It’s not just that for me even, I just prefer the shape and everything to a strat shape. Which is a personal preference for me obviously. But just in general, I think a Tele acoustic just seems to be a perfect fit.
This is the best review of an Acoustasonic that I've seen. In all of the other reviews, the tones all sounded thin, and metallic (in a bad way). It may be that the Acoustasonic should be played through an electric (not acoustic) guitar amp. Maybe that's why the guitar sounded so good in your review. Too bad it doesn't fit into a standard Strat hard shell case. Very nice review. Thanks
I have both, first and 2.nd gen sonics and also somewhat higher range amps, also both electric and for acoustic and for me and for acoustic tone my acoustic amp sounds best if i only use piezo pickup. Its indeed bit pricey for what you get, most who has tried mine like the older 1.st gen better which is strange as mostly you only see negative reviews on those buggers... 😁
Acoustic/electrics are and were made to be played through a PA system not a guitar amplifier. Now yes they make acoustic amps and they work in a pinch but a PA system gives them the best sound you can get.
Actually impressed with this guitar after the full review. Initial impressions from me were less than stellar, but hearing it changed my mind pretty quick! Still too expensive though.
For its price it sucks. But if it was 600$ then it’s ok, I would have bought it just for looks. For real acoustic sounds I use acoustic. Greetings from Austria ✌️🇦🇹
When they eventually start making these in Mexico I’ll probably jump on it but yea for 2 grand you can get a Martin or a Taylor and never need another acoustic. Throw a Fishman Neo-D in there for an extra 50 bucks and you’re good to go if you need to amp it.
A fantastic beginner friendly hybrid because it not only allows you to get both Acoustic & Electric sounds on low action, but it's way bigger in versatility.
My hypothesis re: the patented soundhole: the low-pitched tones of an acoustic guitar are dominated by helmoltz resonance formed by the body cavity and the sound hole. The volume of compressible air in the body is a “spring” and the parcel of air moving in and out of the sound hole is a “mass.” By ducting the sound hole as they have, the mass of entrained air is increased, thus lowering the resonance frequency. This would give louder bass tones with the small cavity. What do you think?
It's a one-of-a-kind sound but it's not a $2,000 sound. I actually had the expectation that it was something that could be played distorted but when he pointed out that it doesn't work like that, the price point really killed me. It looks like there are some really fancy features in it but it seems like a combination of fancy features that end up limiting the guitar too much. I feel like if $2,000 is in my price range for an acoustic guitar, I'd rather use that as an opportunity to get an amazing sounding traditional, all wood, thick, etc etc instrument .
I will be making a small rubber pick guard for mine. My strum tends to tap or scrape the body and this guitar really resonates that tapping far more than on my Taylor or Ovation Elite. Other than that it feels and sounds great and allows me to practice my acoustic songs while still being able to see the fret board, something I lost over time with the growth of my spare tire!
Except....the Godin has a stupid design flaw...if a string snaps and the ball end falls into the body (which it often does) it shorts the electronics...happened to me several times mid-gig....
It impressed me more than anticipated. I'm not sure I'd want one, but thanks to this video, I'm not sure I wouldn't, either. It occurs to me that another option for making this axe more legitimately acoustic and electric, you could swap out the first three strings for electric strings with an unwound G-string, though you would probably want to use the first three from a 10-gauge setup. You need to fill up that body with sound, so it's hard to say; it just might make the guitar better-suited for blues-type players who need bending to be a bit more plausible.
Jack White has a custom fender telecoustic(he uses on the help me stranger video) and 3 custom ordered bronze gibsons (1 firebird, a V custom and a les paul custom)
This is truly an amazing and groundbreaking guitar. I have no idea why it has so much backlash and hatred within the guitar community The only thing I could say that would justify the hate is the price. It's certainly far far out of my price range, but an elite guitar should have an elite price I believe.
Something like this would be awesome, I think this is just he coolest guitar! I get really bad kinks in my neck from wearing a strap with most guitars. My current guitar weighs about 8 pounds and is still a bit much for me, also I live in a small apartment and don't always want to plug into an amp and headphones and a full acoustic would be way too loud imo. Plus that's my favorite fretboard i've seen, the way the lighter color splits the darker colors near the headstock is so cool! I just wish I were in a position to pay for something like this at this time. I hope they hold up well and I can pick a decent example in the future for a reasonable price :)
@@xxxboi07 nah, i don't think they will do a Squire version of that. It's just to high-end. But i can imagen a Made in Japan or even a Made in Mexico version.
It's not as loud as a Standard Acoustic Guitar but is great for those who like the Acoustic Guitar sound but aren't comfortable with those large bodies they usually have, so good compromise & also good for beginners.
The mahogany back isn’t figured, it’s lustrous.Mahogany grain has an iridescence that’s frequently called figured but figuring refers to “tiger stripe,” “flame” or “quilted.” That’s a different phenomenon. Great review as usual and nice guitar. I like it.
Andertons Music did a Fender tour video. All the employees working the new Acoustasonic section were new to Fender it was a separate section of the building. It's a cool looking guitar, but those finish blemishes are such a drag for a guitar that costs $2k. Looks comfortable to play.
I was waiting for this one.....I did buy the Telecaster, last year.....I did not think that I would buy this one.....Great job, Trogly...OMG, I am becoming a troglodyte!!!.............Thanks for being here every day, Trogly!....You make things better during these times......:)
Position 2 sounds pretty sweet honestly. The electric guitar amp creates an interesting effect with the blend of acoustic and electric guitar signals occuring simultaneously
Gotta admit, it does sound pretty good, even through the Deluxe Reverb. I think maybe they designed it to be played through both electric tube amps and acoustic amps/ P.A. front of the house applications.
This kind of looks like a guitar in a cartoon where the artist didn't pay any attention to what a guitar actually looked like and just drew one from memory. Also imagine trying to shake a pick out of this thing
MoonBearBush not true. Guitars are pretty inexpensive instruments overall when compared to all instruments as a whole. The best tone woods for these are finite and a lot of care and expertise goes into making each one. Diminishing returns on sound and quality don’t really start until at least $2,000.
Same with the parallel universe type guitars they made, at least I think they’re called that. You’re better off with a dean or Jackson if your looking good quality for money. All fender does nowadays is just release strats with different colours for 3000
I got one from snap-on, high resolution works great, though a bit pricey but so is the fender. Point is if you are a pro then money is not the main thing when you make a purchase.
They also made an Acoustasonic series before. It was a Strat or Tele where the electric body was carved out and a soundboard and acoustic bridge with tone and volume controls on the bridge. 18v preamp system, 3 active piezo undersaddle pickups and 3-way split saddle. It sounded thin unplugged and plugged in, but since it was an actual caster it played identical to the electric.
I have a Taylor with an LR Baggs Anthem in it and, unless I missed this, the Acoustasonic is appears to be missing something MAJOR. The Anthem allows you to adjust the blend the mic with the pickup to control feedback. You can get a Taylor and install an Anthem for less than the Acoustasonic. Trust me, I did it. Strats are my preferred electric, but own Taylor's with both the Anthem and Expression systems. Both out perform this from what I see here and I've spent less on those 2 Taylors than the Acoustasonic costs and I play lead. This is a luxury, not a necessity, IMHO. If Fender ever makes a MIM of MIJ, I'd consider buying 1, but there are a lot more things I'd put $2K into before I'd buy an Acoustasonic. Oh, and BOTH Taylors came with hardshell cases for less than $2K combined.
I would get one for its flexibility in recording and in live situations, quite frankly it sounds good enough since not everyone in the world are Luddite audiophiles like the internet comment section comes off as being.
Thanks for doing a review on this. It answered a couple of questions I have had. If you get a chance to review the old Stratacoustic I think you may be pleased by it. If I still had my 2001 model I would send it to you for a comparison. When I received it and unboxed it, it felt like a toy and I thought I would have enjoyed just setting fire to $300 instead. That changed once I began playing. Unplugged, it had sort of a banjo-like tone that was nice once you got used to it. Plugged in it sounded every inch like a Strat. Back then they were using the Fishman 4. Clean or dirty, I never had a problem with feedback. After 44 years of playing, selling and trading it's one of three guitars that caused me seller's remorse. I heard the quality went downhill in later years, but that first year of production they were the cat's original pajamas.
Please start to review more Semi-hollowbody Electric guitars, Trogley! The legendary ES-335 would be a good place to start. 😉 Just so you know, you're the one, who inspired me to go out and buy a '74 Les Paul Signature, which I did last year.. I picked up a NM condition Goldtop for a player price. 😎
this is how you can tell Trogly is an electric guitar player: "I was very happy with the acoustic sounds out of this sort of thing. Now... When you get to the electric, I think it's just mainly a novelty feature at this point." When I played one I thought pretty much the exact opposite haha: but then I'm an acoustic guy.
I can't get past the Tele-acoustic and Strat-acoustic from a few years ago. I tried the new Tele version of the guitar, and to be honest, I do not believe the sound, either amplified or acoustic, is worth $1999. Acoustically speaking, it has the sound of a Backpacker guitar, and amplified there's nothing special either. Though I do have to admit the guitar you are reviewing does has a great looking fretboard and bridge, but that doesn't account for the $1999 price tag either, and I don't see this guitar commanding such a big price tag either. Oh well, to each their own.
I had a very negative reaction to this guitar during this review. Then I went and watched Paul David's review on his channel. Anyone who thought it sucked, don't sell it short until you watch his review. Apparently setup and sound gear and experience is everything (as if you didn't already know that) No offense Trogly.
Honestly if they could could make one at about half the price I would pick one up. They seem like a great alternative to playing an acoustic live and to me at least it sounds better than most pickup systems on average electric acoustic guitars, plus the action is nicer.
Mr. Crowley - China can make the full package you describe and sell it for maybe $400-500. That is scary and explains a lot of shit that is going on nowadays.
In response to many comments, also @3:48, the point of this appears to be for people who only have room in their life for ONE guitar - so a millennial in a small flat/ apartment/ house share, a professional in an urban condo, a retiree in assisted living, _etc._ And this is also explains the expense - it is for someone who wants both acoustic and electric tones, so is replacing the cost of buying two or more guitars.
As someone who has played one of these before, I have to tell you... Go down to your local guitar shop and see if they have one, playing it is the best way to see if you like it, especially with this guitar. (Personally I love it, but hate the price, while its understandable. Also, wait until after quarentine haha)
What's with the line in the body just below the bridge on the side? Looks like you got a big crack under that matte surface. Hard to see at some angles but very apparent at others. I also think That pcb will fail. Sounds great plugged in!
Best review yet. It was interesting to see the electronics. For any leftys, no lefty version yet. Hopefully if they make one they won't pick the most boring color option like they did with the tele version.
Hey guys, I love this guitar. 10 - 50 extra light acoustic strings gives you the perfect combo. OK, you lose a bit of acoustic depth , but gain some cool options that a Taylor or a Tele will never get you. Super light and easy to pick up at home and for a thinline acoustic sounds way better than the boring unplugged electric.. Came with great gig bag ....Bonus... Not entirely sure WHY you would expect it to come with a hard case? I get it Maybe you dont Try one!!!!
Check out the andertons reviews of this thing. I am not sure why or what he was doing but these guitars do not sound like this. I have one. They are actually awesome.
I am mid 30s and my ears agree with yours. Maybe we are just too much focused on the empirical truth from being audiophiles 😅 Not giving a shit about the brand,the BS faux patents nor the colours of the wood😏
Take it from me, I play over 200 gigs a year. I bought one of these, and it was a HUGE mistake. It sounds more like a banjo than a guitar, and preamps and EQs only helped minimally. Also, if you break a string, which happened more frequently than many other “straight acoustic” guitars I’ve owned, the string end will fall into the guitar cavity, and if you don’t removed the jack immediately, the string end can short out the output circuit board, which will need to be replaced. The finish scratches easily as well, and the included gig bag is not up to the daily grind of a working musician. My advice: instead of spending $2k on this, spend $1k on a decent straight Acoustic with a good LR Baggs pickup. If you still want the electric option, use the leftover $1k to buy a good used strat with an HSS setup. I just saved you money and a bunch of heartache. You’re welcome.
As a beginner that’s 44 years old and a combat disabled Marine, that lost everything as far as family or friends once I got out, I’ve been wanting to find something I can learn and get some pride back after working hard to learn guitar. So I’m really considering a Squier 50’s Classic Vibe Telecaster from everything I’ve read or heard here on TH-cam. Fortunately I’ve come into some money, so I could get the player Telecaster (Fender obviously), instead. But I doubt it would make much of any difference to me at my level. That being said, I could get the Squier Tele, but also purchase a Tele acoustasonic like you showed in the beginning. I’m a fan of the Tele obviously. LOL. I just would love an electric acoustic. I love the sound and everything. But for me, at my level as I’ve said, is it a waist really? I’d really appreciate any advice. I’m on a very fixed income, this may be the last time in my life even that I can consider even buying one guitar, even the Squier! So having the opportunity to maybe get that and a very nice acoustic like this is beyond anything I’ve ever thought possible for me in a decade easily. Honestly I just want/need to do this for myself. I take care of my kids with everything I do get, which is why this would be possible in the first place. Or I’d never consider buying anything for myself even! Sorry for all of this, it’s just a big decision for me. I just feel like I can get some of that pride in myself back that I had once as an infantry Marine. I don’t care if anyone ever heard anything I played even. I just need something... Again, apologies for all this. 😔. Any help is really appreciated. Thank you very much. 🙏 -Steve
I don’t have very much advice other than get whatever guitar is most comfortable for you to play and keep playing when you feel like you’re the worst at guitar. Also thank you for your service sir.
in 1985 i bought a second hand 1972 SG gibson that was at the time way above my playing ability, in fact i often felt a bit embarrassed as other players could play my guitar much better than me, but they just enjoyed my guitar and appreciated the opportunity to play it and were happy to show me a few things that helped,, I think that having a guitar that makes you feel that your playing needs to improve to do it justice is a good thing , inspiring even,, it will make you get better and you will find that you grow into your guitar and you will never regret having bought that most beautiful instrument in the first place,, I still have my SG, I love it I will never sell it, I play it at blues club and when ever i get a gig or just at home jamming,, I tried one of these fenders today like the one that Trog reviewed,, I want one of these too, and will keep that as well ! Happy playing !!
I have a Carvin /Keisel AE-185. It has an acoustic bridge and baggs pick up with 2 splittable humbuckers in a solid top semi hollow tele type body with thru neck. Does acoustic surprisingly well and electric just like any electric guitar. Great axe!
had 2 of those over the years - loved them; MUCH better value than this Fender; wish I had 1 back but have used PRS Hollowbody/ Piezo for many years and love that one too
A brilliant design that covers a multitude of musical possibilities and everyone likes the sound of acoustic. The svelt design is very cool. I'm buying one, so thank you.
It's the first time I'm seeing this thing. The way I see it and judging by your demo, this guitar seems to be a thing on its own, as for me it doesn't really sound as an acoustic or an electric (and no, not as a hollow either), but I still find the sound really nice. That being said, it's way too expensive in my view.
That's an N4 Middle pickup that was release on the Elite Stratocaster Series. Which makes sense because the Elite was last produced in 2019ish which is roughly when these were designed. Knowing Fender that may have updated that to the Ultra on newer versions since the N4 went out of production is 2019ish. -Bruce Gombrelli
its 20,000.00 and my 61 reissue blows it away. Monkey is over rated and taylored for someone missing their finger tips. It also has a Zero Fret. Look that up. THe pick ups are questionable. You have to like those kinds of pick ups. They come in both left and right handed models-that's nice. Other than that, save your money and go on a European vacation or have your yard landscaped or kitchen remodeled. Monkey SG is fun to look at in a Rock Stars and their Guitars context. Make your own buy leaving it in a hot car for 2 months in sweltering heat. Then order the sticker from Gibson. Then pound in a Zero Fret. Then gut the Humbuckers or Burst Buckers. Ioni's SG has P 90's I think that i believe that I feel. And also hella scratches like it was dropped on the freeway doing 60. Other than that you should run out a grab a few and forget about your kidz braces.
i actually kinda of love how this thing looks. maybe they should make a lower end one? no ebony, no charger port just a 9v slot, and other kind of basic specs. or maybe have squier make one
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I was pleasantly surprised by this guitar - What Did You Think?
🐕 Episode Guide:
0:26 - Acoustasonic
Strat VS Tele
1:44 - What Is It?
2:10 - Unplugged Tone
Comparison to Acoustic
And semi-hollow
3:38 - Cost + Colors
4:13 - First Impressions
6:43 - Inside Look
15:19 - Tone Demo
21:23 - Settings Comparison
23:30 - Final Thoughts
25:53 - Blacklight Test
26:08 - Gig Bag
hey, would you consider covering the epiphone express? i see you did the peewee and that may have been enough for you considering number of videos but how about some other short scale/mini guitars? you rock man, thanks for the entertainment and comfy guitar chat. you got a mellow bob ross/warren miller thing going on and it's nice to relax to! keep it up! thanks for everything!
I’ll be honest with you, if you were a country guitar player this will be well worth the $2000, it has nice acoustics but the dirt channel is just enough for country, I like it I think it’s a winner
Trogly, tried a G&G Jaguar Case for the Acoustasonic Tele and it fit really well. Believe that is what Fender uses for the Exotic Wood Version that comes with the G&G Hard Case.
Should try and put electric Stings on the (G-B-E) high strings. Much easier for a bit of lead playing and bending, still keeping the acoustic qualities of the lower end.
Cheers! Glad ya finally did this video.. NOW to try the Tele??
Do you think Willy Nelson would strum this one or not?
The Acoustic has a full warm sound, The Fender sounds thin to my ears
and very expensive for what you get.
It's like buying 2 guitars in 1 and paying the price of 3
They are going for $2,800 to well over $3,000 for them on Amazon in Canadian funds. I'll spend that on another Fender electric or a Gibson Les Paul instead thanks. Stupid money for the same sound I can get from nearly any electric acoustic. They're nuts.
@@Tigershark-qy2gq the whole point to it is that you would use it to travel
Instead of taking 2 guitars
@@Tigershark-qy2gq still overpriced tho
@@OscarTaylor4536 Still overpriced, though.*
It's not, really.
@@OriginalPuro I said that
And it is
If you’re paying 2k for a guitar that looks and sounds like that, that gig bag better be made out of dragon scales and unicorn fur
it looks like a pretty bangin gig bag imo
At the $2k price point they could have at least thrown in a hard case
Haha you don’t get a hard case? That’s nuts!
at least throw in some quality "finger" lube..
WalkenDead1369 agreed
I agree completely. I think after 1200$ a hard case is a good option. At 2 grand it seems a no brainer to me.
Lack of a hard case says we think it's nice... but if it gets ruined in shipping we're not out much. If it doesn't fit in a standard case that means you're looking for an aftermarket case and to me that's kinda a deal breaker, 2 grand is a lot too invest on a guitar that you have to be extra extra careful with transporting it.
Yes and a pick , leather strap , 20' cable and a stand
No goddamn chance I'm dropping 2 grand on that. I don't hate it but there's so many guitars that I'd rather have that don't even break the $1.5k mark.
Plockman29 - Man there are so many bad comments about this guitar here. Fender must be feeling pretty sick.
“I can’t jam with you guys today, I didn’t charge my guitar” 😂
You could get a battery pack and put it in your pocket in a worst case scenario
The Trogly's Guitar Show excuse me buddy, can I borrow you cordless home phone battery. My battery is dead.
I know probably not the same hookups but a funny thought non-the-less.
EMGs
Said something there, but looks like a lot of fun
This actually happened to Jason Isbell the other day
As a someone who owns the Tele version, I can say it is absolutely worth it. My band was playing over 30 shows in a normal year; with a few acoustic shows thrown in the mix. Rather than needing to relearn your sets and all of the solos for in acoustic set, just grab one of these and throw the right set of strings on it and you’re good to go. (Acoustic strings with an unwound g string) Both myself and the other guitarist in my band have one.
I still have my traditional acoustic (Gibson songwriter deluxe). This guitar has a place in the arsenal. It’s not for everyone and is not a replacement for any of my electrics. Both of us in the band are very happy with the purchase. If you want an acoustic that plays like an electric, this is your solution.
Imagine your pick falling in that bad boy
That was my first thought too! But you can take the back plates off and give it a shake or two.
It's just gone
Oh boy
My acoustic guitars all double as maracas because of this
OG Sanders
It would be rather difficult to retrieve a pick from inside this guitar.
My band plays "acoustic" gigs at times and this is exactly the kind of guitar for those coffee house type gigs. I have a Carvin AC-275 and it has everything the Fender has and is less expensive. Worth a look.
I've never played the Carvin, but it looks cool. The price is WAY nicer. lol
I'd personally rather spend that money on a Martin or a Taylor or something if I wanted an acoustic
Me too. But this isn't for someone who just wants an acoustic.
I love my high end acoustics and I know that this product isn't for me but if you're making money playing an a/e this to my ear is the best sounding piezo system and 2k isn't a deal breaker for a professional musician. It definitely blows my Taylors and Gibson out of the water plugged in and it also does some neat tricks.
Yeah. I’d get a nice classical acoustic for that. Like you said, a Martin would be better than this.
People comparing them to actual acoustics are missing the point entirely. It's like looking at a review of a normal strat and going "why don't you just buy a Martin". They do different things, they're aimed at different people.
Unless you enjoy putting electric guitar pickups with a blend circuit with the piezo and electric guitar necks onto your £3000 Martin, and then chopping off half the body to make it lighter, which if you do then you're dumb
@@duffman18 yeah, I get that. I think this is aimed at a very specific group of players. I use my old Gibson J-200 both live & in the studio for my acoustic stuff & my Gibsons & Strat onstage at gigs so I know this isn't for me but I know it wasn't aimed at me. There are enough guys now who dig that style for Fender to decide that making 'em is a good idea.
If squire or even fender mexico would build these, i‘d buy one!
I agree the idea is really cool, acoustics are more convenient and electric guitars are super comfortable to play
They wouldn’t do that though because it would undermine the American made version... look up the telecoustic that’s a cheaper version but the body is more of an acoustic body and the electronics aren’t as good. I played one in a store and the action was pretty high.
I got one second hand on the real cheap and I’m sure that it’s a squire
@@brendangerner3117 there are no Squier Acoustasonics. Maybe a Stratacoustic, but they sound very poor. Maybe as a couch guitar or so..
They already have years ago, stratocoustic and telecoustic
hey they should do that shape but eletric
Nah...it'll never catch on.
They did it's called the Stratocaster
@@jcdowen damn they should reissue iy
I don't think it would sell that well.
@@joebryant8500 really? I obviously didn't get it.
I am (was) a performing player. I bought a Telecaster A. In lockdown, it is great for getting ready for performing again. It is built like a Fender custom shop guitar. Amplified it is very good. Not like a real electric only, but close. For me I am very happy.
I can’t stop seeing the two finish spots.
Saw the one immediately and thought "fingerprint error" -- still looks like somebody picked it up while the paint was wet
I can't stop seeing what looks to be two glue spots at the center of the board at the eighth and ninth fret. They don't look like ebony graining to me.
He had to point it out
I wonder if that part got rubbed on during shipping. At $2000 I might have to send that back.
it's a normal thing on satin finish guitars. The more you use it, the more the marks of your hands and arms with appear on the body. It makes it glossy.
I’m still not convinced that this isn’t just a big joke that EVERYONE but me is in on. Ok guys, ha ha, very funny. The joke has run its course.
Looks very strange
I like the accoustasonic guitars, but they are just too expensive. If they had a cheaper made in mexico version I might actually buy one.
Same. Soooo many other guitars that I would pick over one of these in this price range
I even wish they could make it so cheap to produce that Squier would sell these. That would be awesome!
@@circusbrains the fancy gigbag 😂
You should try the Godin A6! They're about half the price.
I’ve only played one. At a guitar store. I was scared playing it. I was also intimidated.
Loved playing it though.
The most thorough, honest review I've seen of this and you answered all the things I needed to know, cheers!
Eating Nachos while watching you hit's different
*NACHOS*
Yummy 🤤
Trogly, you are definitely an acoustic player at heart. Your acoustic playing is fantastic, and you really bring out the life of the guitars in your acoustic demos far better than your electric demos. Once when you were playing an acoustic, I was reading something on another page and I thought it was a guest pro guitarist playing.
Dude, I really appreciate how you go in so much detail in a way that other reviewers don't. That's very valuable and really adds to the value of your videos. Thank you for your hard work! Also your playing and tone has been improving and that's very nice! :)
I love my Stratacoustic!! Matter of fact, I have two! A Black and a Sunburst!
Glad to hear one of these strummed acoustically.
10:45 Wooden backplates have a high risk of warping because they're so thin. I think the aluminum is a nice upgrade from standard plastic.
Godin makes something similar called the A6 Ultra (I've never played one) for about half the price
I actually kinda love this design, I hated it based on the release photos but it's grown on me. The versatility is super cool, the maintenance and repair potential is a little questionable but i think with a bit of reading up and studying of that PCB system and releasing the findings would do a ton! I love the sound quality and it plays incredibly well. This may be a potential one for me in the near future hehe
Imagine losing your pick inside of that hell hole
Now that's a horror story lol.
Use as maracas or something like that
@@najmihakimkhairi1210 now that is a great idea
You'd have to unscrew the backplate to get it back
no problem flip the guitar on its face and shake. C'mon, man........
Imagine Fender would sell them for $700... it would be a banger
Johnny Boy - I bet Chinese can make and sell you one for about $400; scary
The black top is off putting. I liked the tele with the fancy wood.
I agree completely !
I was going to make this same comment if someone else hadn’t first!
It’s not just that for me even, I just prefer the shape and everything to a strat shape. Which is a personal preference for me obviously.
But just in general, I think a Tele acoustic just seems to be a perfect fit.
Agree. For 2K you would think the top would be figured tops like flamed maple or birds eye etc.
fender: releases a strat that kinda sounds like an acoustic
every other hollow/semi-hollow electric guitar: 👁️👄👁️
This is the best review of an Acoustasonic that I've seen. In all of the other reviews, the tones all sounded thin, and metallic (in a bad way). It may be that the Acoustasonic should be played through an electric (not acoustic) guitar amp. Maybe that's why the guitar sounded so good in your review. Too bad it doesn't fit into a standard Strat hard shell case. Very nice review. Thanks
I have both, first and 2.nd gen sonics and also somewhat higher range amps, also both electric and for acoustic and for me and for acoustic tone my acoustic amp sounds best if i only use piezo pickup.
Its indeed bit pricey for what you get, most who has tried mine like the older 1.st gen better which is strange as mostly you only see negative reviews on those buggers... 😁
Acoustic/electrics are and were made to be played through a PA system not a guitar amplifier. Now yes they make acoustic amps and they work in a pinch but a PA system gives them the best sound you can get.
Best review ever! No talking, just playing different settings immediately. Well done
our lord trogly is getting good on guitar
He do
This guitar has some really impressive tones, I was worried it wouldn't have the bass resonance plugged in but it does, cool.
Actually impressed with this guitar after the full review. Initial impressions from me were less than stellar, but hearing it changed my mind pretty quick! Still too expensive though.
The fender acoustisonic... legendary, it has the same electric noise as a fender but has the echo and reverb of an acoustic, pure art
For its price it sucks. But if it was 600$ then it’s ok, I would have bought it just for looks. For real acoustic sounds I use acoustic.
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When they eventually start making these in Mexico I’ll probably jump on it but yea for 2 grand you can get a Martin or a Taylor and never need another acoustic. Throw a Fishman Neo-D in there for an extra 50 bucks and you’re good to go if you need to amp it.
The problem is: it's made in the Custom Shop.
Grüß aus Arizona!
i agree this would actually of sold better as a squier because for that price we would all just buy two guitars for each job
Joe Bryant
Godin is Canadian and the A6 Ultra is much the same thing for $800. Well it has a ‘bucker for the electric pickup.
A fantastic beginner friendly hybrid because it not only allows you to get both Acoustic & Electric sounds on low action, but it's way bigger in versatility.
My hypothesis re: the patented soundhole: the low-pitched tones of an acoustic guitar are dominated by helmoltz resonance formed by the body cavity and the sound hole. The volume of compressible air in the body is a “spring” and the parcel of air moving in and out of the sound hole is a “mass.” By ducting the sound hole as they have, the mass of entrained air is increased, thus lowering the resonance frequency. This would give louder bass tones with the small cavity. What do you think?
Sounded good to me.
Amanda Smith The guitar or my explanation? LOL
@@DavidMFChapman Yor explanation, but I like the guitar too. A little pricey though
My thoughts exactly but you left out factoring in Humidity, Barometric Pressure and Time of day Ahahahahahah!
It's a one-of-a-kind sound but it's not a $2,000 sound. I actually had the expectation that it was something that could be played distorted but when he pointed out that it doesn't work like that, the price point really killed me. It looks like there are some really fancy features in it but it seems like a combination of fancy features that end up limiting the guitar too much.
I feel like if $2,000 is in my price range for an acoustic guitar, I'd rather use that as an opportunity to get an amazing sounding traditional, all wood, thick, etc etc instrument .
I will be making a small rubber pick guard for mine. My strum tends to tap or scrape the body and this guitar really resonates that tapping far more than on my Taylor or Ovation Elite. Other than that it feels and sounds great and allows me to practice my acoustic songs while still being able to see the fret board, something I lost over time with the growth of my spare tire!
Finally a Trogly video that lines up with my sleep schedule lol!
Wow. this guy really likes hearing himself talk. So much elaborating!
Same, annoying as fuck
I really don't like that guitar but love Troglodyte
Thank you. Finally someone who talks about the charging.
Buy a Godin A6 for less then half and sounds better.
Agreed , or Taylor T5
Except....the Godin has a stupid design flaw...if a string snaps and the ball end falls into the body (which it often does) it shorts the electronics...happened to me several times mid-gig....
For that much you can take your pick of used Herringbone d28's !!
@@peterlawson777 any simple diy fixes for that?
@@savvasmichael I have the T5z and love it.
It impressed me more than anticipated. I'm not sure I'd want one, but thanks to this video, I'm not sure I wouldn't, either. It occurs to me that another option for making this axe more legitimately acoustic and electric, you could swap out the first three strings for electric strings with an unwound G-string, though you would probably want to use the first three from a 10-gauge setup. You need to fill up that body with sound, so it's hard to say; it just might make the guitar better-suited for blues-type players who need bending to be a bit more plausible.
Jack White has a custom fender telecoustic(he uses on the help me stranger video) and 3 custom ordered bronze gibsons (1 firebird, a V custom and a les paul custom)
Jack white loves crap and novelty guitars. That's pretty much his trademark.
This is truly an amazing and groundbreaking guitar. I have no idea why it has so much backlash and hatred within the guitar community The only thing I could say that would justify the hate is the price. It's certainly far far out of my price range, but an elite guitar should have an elite price I believe.
Something like this would be awesome, I think this is just he coolest guitar!
I get really bad kinks in my neck from wearing a strap with most guitars. My current guitar weighs about 8 pounds and is still a bit much for me, also I live in a small apartment and don't always want to plug into an amp and headphones and a full acoustic would be way too loud imo.
Plus that's my favorite fretboard i've seen, the way the lighter color splits the darker colors near the headstock is so cool!
I just wish I were in a position to pay for something like this at this time. I hope they hold up well and I can pick a decent example in the future for a reasonable price :)
Wait a year and they'll release a Squier version, they always do 🤷🏻♂️
@@xxxboi07 nah, i don't think they will do a Squire version of that. It's just to high-end. But i can imagen a Made in Japan or even a Made in Mexico version.
Get a Taylor Big Baby or GS Mini for a quieter acoustic and it will sound a million times better than this unplugged!
It's not as loud as a Standard Acoustic Guitar but is great for those who like the Acoustic Guitar sound but aren't comfortable with those large bodies they usually have, so good compromise & also good for beginners.
It's way too expensive. If they released a budget version I would consider buying one.
The mahogany back isn’t figured, it’s lustrous.Mahogany grain has an iridescence that’s frequently called figured but figuring refers to “tiger stripe,” “flame” or “quilted.” That’s a different phenomenon.
Great review as usual and nice guitar. I like it.
Use the other end of your calipers for the depth of something, Trogly.
Andertons Music did a Fender tour video. All the employees working the new Acoustasonic section were new to Fender it was a separate section of the building. It's a cool looking guitar, but those finish blemishes are such a drag for a guitar that costs $2k. Looks comfortable to play.
I was waiting for this one.....I did buy the Telecaster, last year.....I did not think that I would buy this one.....Great job, Trogly...OMG, I am becoming a troglodyte!!!.............Thanks for being here every day, Trogly!....You make things better during these times......:)
Greg Reynolds I was curious how much the tele set you back if you don’t mind me askin
Position 2 sounds pretty sweet honestly. The electric guitar amp creates an interesting effect with the blend of acoustic and electric guitar signals occuring simultaneously
Gotta admit, it does sound pretty good, even through the Deluxe Reverb. I think maybe they designed it to be played through both electric tube amps and acoustic amps/ P.A. front of the house applications.
This kind of looks like a guitar in a cartoon where the artist didn't pay any attention to what a guitar actually looked like and just drew one from memory. Also imagine trying to shake a pick out of this thing
to me, all sounds good ,But the price .
David Bernadat I’m hoping for a squier version or at least a Mexican one
Sadly, guitars as a whole are extremely overpriced.
Just get yourself a used squire and take a router to it.
MoonBearBush not true. Guitars are pretty inexpensive instruments overall when compared to all instruments as a whole. The best tone woods for these are finite and a lot of care and expertise goes into making each one. Diminishing returns on sound and quality don’t really start until at least $2,000.
$2000.00 for that things is utterly outrageous. Is Fender trying to be Gibson??
Same with the parallel universe type guitars they made, at least I think they’re called that. You’re better off with a dean or Jackson if your looking good quality for money. All fender does nowadays is just release strats with different colours for 3000
No fender trying to be aplle
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Get one of those snake cameras with light to sneak inside guitars to see the insides!
I got one from snap-on, high resolution works great, though a bit pricey but so is the fender. Point is if you are a pro then money is not the main thing when you make a purchase.
They also made an Acoustasonic series before. It was a Strat or Tele where the electric body was carved out and a soundboard and acoustic bridge with tone and volume controls on the bridge. 18v preamp system, 3 active piezo undersaddle pickups and 3-way split saddle. It sounded thin unplugged and plugged in, but since it was an actual caster it played identical to the electric.
Yess the acoustasonic review. Thank you trogly! And have a nice day!!
I have a Taylor with an LR Baggs Anthem in it and, unless I missed this, the Acoustasonic is appears to be missing something MAJOR. The Anthem allows you to adjust the blend the mic with the pickup to control feedback. You can get a Taylor and install an Anthem for less than the Acoustasonic. Trust me, I did it. Strats are my preferred electric, but own Taylor's with both the Anthem and Expression systems. Both out perform this from what I see here and I've spent less on those 2 Taylors than the Acoustasonic costs and I play lead. This is a luxury, not a necessity, IMHO. If Fender ever makes a MIM of MIJ, I'd consider buying 1, but there are a lot more things I'd put $2K into before I'd buy an Acoustasonic. Oh, and BOTH Taylors came with hardshell cases for less than $2K combined.
I would get one for its flexibility in recording and in live situations, quite frankly it sounds good enough since not everyone in the world are Luddite audiophiles like the internet comment section comes off as being.
True that
Haha, so true👍🏼
Thanks for doing a review on this. It answered a couple of questions I have had.
If you get a chance to review the old Stratacoustic I think you may be pleased by it. If I still had my 2001 model I would send it to you for a comparison.
When I received it and unboxed it, it felt like a toy and I thought I would have enjoyed just setting fire to $300 instead. That changed once I began playing. Unplugged, it had sort of a banjo-like tone that was nice once you got used to it. Plugged in it sounded every inch like a Strat. Back then they were using the Fishman 4. Clean or dirty, I never had a problem with feedback. After 44 years of playing, selling and trading it's one of three guitars that caused me seller's remorse. I heard the quality went downhill in later years, but that first year of production they were the cat's original pajamas.
Please start to review more Semi-hollowbody Electric guitars, Trogley! The legendary ES-335 would be a good place to start. 😉
Just so you know, you're the one, who inspired me to go out and buy a '74 Les Paul Signature, which I did last year.. I picked up a NM condition Goldtop for a player price. 😎
this is how you can tell Trogly is an electric guitar player: "I was very happy with the acoustic sounds out of this sort of thing. Now... When you get to the electric, I think it's just mainly a novelty feature at this point."
When I played one I thought pretty much the exact opposite haha: but then I'm an acoustic guy.
I can't get past the Tele-acoustic and Strat-acoustic from a few years ago. I tried the new Tele version of the guitar, and to be honest, I do not believe the sound, either amplified or acoustic, is worth $1999. Acoustically speaking, it has the sound of a Backpacker guitar, and amplified there's nothing special either.
Though I do have to admit the guitar you are reviewing does has a great looking fretboard and bridge, but that doesn't account for the $1999 price tag either, and I don't see this guitar commanding such a big price tag either.
Oh well, to each their own.
I'm waiting for the Jazzmaster or the Jag version.
I bought a Tele version earlier this month. Love it, haven't put it down!
I had a very negative reaction to this guitar during this review. Then I went and watched Paul David's review on his channel. Anyone who thought it sucked, don't sell it short until you watch his review. Apparently setup and sound gear and experience is everything (as if you didn't already know that) No offense Trogly.
Honestly if they could could make one at about half the price I would pick one up. They seem like a great alternative to playing an acoustic live and to me at least it sounds better than most pickup systems on average electric acoustic guitars, plus the action is nicer.
Josh Battershell Maby a Squire model! 😂
I really appreciate you playing unplugged. I was really frustrated when no one would play it that way. Thanks again!!
For $2k they should include a deluxe reverb amp and a hard case.
And a house
Mr. Crowley - China can make the full package you describe and sell it for maybe $400-500. That is scary and explains a lot of shit that is going on nowadays.
and a ford f150 too!
In response to many comments, also @3:48, the point of this appears to be for people who only have room in their life for ONE guitar - so a millennial in a small flat/ apartment/ house share, a professional in an urban condo, a retiree in assisted living, _etc._ And this is also explains the expense - it is for someone who wants both acoustic and electric tones, so is replacing the cost of buying two or more guitars.
Imagine all those 90's MTV unplugged with this baby :D
to make them worse?
No way. Kurt Cobain would have never played that, jerry Cantrell, eric clapton, neil young, no way.
As someone who has played one of these before, I have to tell you... Go down to your local guitar shop and see if they have one, playing it is the best way to see if you like it, especially with this guitar. (Personally I love it, but hate the price, while its understandable. Also, wait until after quarentine haha)
I played one today,, Im going back to the shop to give it another session, I really enjoyed it,, I want one !
What's with the line in the body just below the bridge on the side? Looks like you got a big crack under that matte surface. Hard to see at some angles but very apparent at others. I also think That pcb will fail. Sounds great plugged in!
If the PCB doesn't fail the battery will.
Best review yet. It was interesting to see the electronics.
For any leftys, no lefty version yet. Hopefully if they make one they won't pick the most boring color option like they did with the tele version.
I can't get past the cartoon appearance of these Acoustasonics.
So you judge books by the cover, got it.
Mister - "cartoon appearance" of guitar. Yea, it is totally new idea and therefore better right; hell no.
Really enjoyed your playing. This Vid made me get one (with same finish). Thanks...
Interesting concept
Hey guys, I love this guitar. 10 - 50 extra light acoustic strings gives you the perfect combo.
OK, you lose a bit of acoustic depth , but gain some cool options that a Taylor or a Tele will never get you.
Super light and easy to pick up at home and for a thinline acoustic sounds way better than
the boring unplugged electric..
Came with great gig bag ....Bonus... Not entirely sure WHY you would expect it to come with a hard case?
I get it
Maybe you dont
Try one!!!!
Maybe I'm just getting old or something, but that thing sounds crap on every setting.
It really does! And it's ugly af
Disagree.
Check out the andertons reviews of this thing. I am not sure why or what he was doing but these guitars do not sound like this. I have one. They are actually awesome.
I am mid 30s and my ears agree with yours. Maybe we are just too much focused on the empirical truth from being audiophiles 😅
Not giving a shit about the brand,the BS faux patents nor the colours of the wood😏
Putimir Vladin I mean, it could be that, or could it could just be as simple as preference
Wow, this is the most detailed video about this guitar so far.
They should have a 12 String Version someday.
Take it from me, I play over 200 gigs a year. I bought one of these, and it was a HUGE mistake. It sounds more like a banjo than a guitar, and preamps and EQs only helped minimally. Also, if you break a string, which happened more frequently than many other “straight acoustic” guitars I’ve owned, the string end will fall into the guitar cavity, and if you don’t removed the jack immediately, the string end can short out the output circuit board, which will need to be replaced. The finish scratches easily as well, and the included gig bag is not up to the daily grind of a working musician. My advice: instead of spending $2k on this, spend $1k on a decent straight Acoustic with a good LR Baggs pickup. If you still want the electric option, use the leftover $1k to buy a good used strat with an HSS setup. I just saved you money and a bunch of heartache. You’re welcome.
THIS JUST IN: Where you strum matters! Haha.
As a beginner that’s 44 years old and a combat disabled Marine, that lost everything as far as family or friends once I got out, I’ve been wanting to find something I can learn and get some pride back after working hard to learn guitar.
So I’m really considering a Squier 50’s Classic Vibe Telecaster from everything I’ve read or heard here on TH-cam.
Fortunately I’ve come into some money, so I could get the player Telecaster (Fender obviously), instead. But I doubt it would make much of any difference to me at my level.
That being said, I could get the Squier Tele, but also purchase a Tele acoustasonic like you showed in the beginning. I’m a fan of the Tele obviously. LOL.
I just would love an electric acoustic. I love the sound and everything. But for me, at my level as I’ve said, is it a waist really?
I’d really appreciate any advice. I’m on a very fixed income, this may be the last time in my life even that I can consider even buying one guitar, even the Squier! So having the opportunity to maybe get that and a very nice acoustic like this is beyond anything I’ve ever thought possible for me in a decade easily.
Honestly I just want/need to do this for myself. I take care of my kids with everything I do get, which is why this would be possible in the first place. Or I’d never consider buying anything for myself even!
Sorry for all of this, it’s just a big decision for me. I just feel like I can get some of that pride in myself back that I had once as an infantry Marine. I don’t care if anyone ever heard anything I played even. I just need something...
Again, apologies for all this. 😔. Any help is really appreciated. Thank you very much. 🙏
-Steve
I don’t have very much advice other than get whatever guitar is most comfortable for you to play and keep playing when you feel like you’re the worst at guitar. Also thank you for your service sir.
in 1985 i bought a second hand 1972 SG gibson that was at the time way above my playing ability, in fact i often felt a bit embarrassed as other players could play my guitar much better than me, but they just enjoyed my guitar and appreciated the opportunity to play it and were happy to show me a few things that helped,, I think that having a guitar that makes you feel that your playing needs to improve to do it justice is a good thing , inspiring even,, it will make you get better and you will find that you grow into your guitar and you will never regret having bought that most beautiful instrument in the first place,, I still have my SG, I love it I will never sell it, I play it at blues club and when ever i get a gig or just at home jamming,, I tried one of these fenders today like the one that Trog reviewed,, I want one of these too, and will keep that as well ! Happy playing !!
The big question here is of course: "Does it djent?"
with those thick gauge strings, yes it does. and also i feel like you watch stevie t
God that is so funny and new and creative and funnt and smart and original wow im actually shitting myseld of laughter haha
Somebody HAD to ask it...
I have a Carvin /Keisel AE-185. It has an acoustic bridge and baggs pick up with 2 splittable humbuckers in a solid top semi hollow tele type body with thru neck. Does acoustic surprisingly well and electric just like any electric guitar. Great axe!
had 2 of those over the years - loved them; MUCH better value than this Fender; wish I had 1 back but have used PRS Hollowbody/ Piezo for many years and love that one too
I would love Eric Johnson to get his hands on one.
A brilliant design that covers a multitude of musical possibilities and everyone likes the sound of acoustic. The svelt design is very cool. I'm buying one, so thank you.
It's the first time I'm seeing this thing. The way I see it and judging by your demo, this guitar seems to be a thing on its own, as for me it doesn't really sound as an acoustic or an electric (and no, not as a hollow either), but I still find the sound really nice. That being said, it's way too expensive in my view.
That's an N4 Middle pickup that was release on the Elite Stratocaster Series. Which makes sense because the Elite was last produced in 2019ish which is roughly when these were designed. Knowing Fender that may have updated that to the Ultra on newer versions since the N4 went out of production is 2019ish. -Bruce Gombrelli
Hey! When will we get the Monkey SG review?
You mean the toni iommi one? He ready did it, or at least some video. Unless there's another monkey sg I'm missing
Yes, the opening, but yet to see the review? Please point me in the right direction, you've obviously seen it, thanks...
its 20,000.00 and my 61 reissue blows it away. Monkey is over rated and taylored for someone missing their finger tips. It also has a Zero Fret. Look that up. THe pick ups are questionable. You have to like those kinds of pick ups. They come in both left and right handed models-that's nice. Other than that, save your money and go on a European vacation or have your yard landscaped or kitchen remodeled. Monkey SG is fun to look at in a Rock Stars and their Guitars context. Make your own buy leaving it in a hot car for 2 months in sweltering heat. Then order the sticker from Gibson. Then pound in a Zero Fret. Then gut the Humbuckers or Burst Buckers. Ioni's SG has P 90's I think that i believe that I feel. And also hella scratches like it was dropped on the freeway doing 60. Other than that you should run out a grab a few and forget about your kidz braces.
Didn't like them at first, but now they are really growing on me , look Great and sound Great I reacon .
That's a nice guitar
i actually kinda of love how this thing looks. maybe they should make a lower end one? no ebony, no charger port just a 9v slot, and other kind of basic specs. or maybe have squier make one
Have a feeling we'll be seeing a mid-range model some time very soon.
For the Fender Acoustasonic Stratocaster's review, I am wearing a "Fender" brand T-shirt.
Trogly's best demo so far...