I’m 35 now and I bought a Taylor GS8 when I was 20. For the last 15 years I’ve played every brand of acoustic for one I liked more than my Taylor. I never found one until today when I played and then purchased a Furch Yellow D CR. It’s the nicest guitar I’ve ever played or heard by a large margin. I’m addicted to playing it and will have it my whole life. Thank you so much to this wonderful company. Thanks to all the men and women who work at Furch. Greatly appreciate it with all my heart 🙏❤️
I played my Furch D33 in a store, fell in love and bought it. Best sounding acoustic i ever played. I never found a different guitar that would beat the Furch. Great value
I have the Furch Little Jane travel guitar... I love it. It collapses down into a "carry on" sized backpack for air travel. But other than the insane practicality for travelling, it's a really well made and beautiful sounding instrument.
@@PaulDavids Me too, please, and thank you so much! I was laughing so hard! I didn't expect to see a Furch on your channel that is so very similar to mine :) Made me so happy :) It's the best instrument I've ever touched.
I think you missed the c-part that stands for cutaway, some of the comments seems confused. 🤓 But yes! Recording & editing looks to be on most of our lists for watching when you post it. Lovely guitar by the way, was fortunate enough to try a different model, sooo out my pay-league.
Never met a guitarist that couldn't talk him/her self into a new "best ever" guitar, while, of course, also keeping all those currently in the collection.
Especially when companies like Furch are sending him great guitars at their own expense in return for a little showing off of their product. Sweet gig if you can get it haha.
I´m just about to place a bid on of those... Auction ends in 23 hrs. JV Aria Pro pe-150 from 1977 at 130 Euro! Wonder what my maximum bid will be?! www.tdpri.com/threads/aria-pe-150-les-paul-dc-special-copy-i-want-one.639939/ Won´t tell where the auction is.. ;)
It was roughly 17 years ago...I'll never forget playing an unknown brand name acoustic cutaway with a very large auditorium style body made of unique woods that I didn't quite yet recognize... after playing it for about an hour at the unique stringed instruments store ...I was ruined for life when it came to acoustics! I've played pretty much everything since then, and have not found one nearly as special! It had such unique resonance and harmonic overtones I remember saying to the salesman in the shop..."this thing sings man!" Of course, it was in the similar price range as your new guitar...and of course, with a sigh, I said to the guy I wish I could afford something like that. I honestly felt I was undeserving considering I was not that good of a guitar player...but I also felt a guitar like that could probably change a person's life...inspire you to write amazing songs! So...I totally understand the feeling you're having right now with that guitar in your hands! I must finally say that though I love playing my electrics, I don't think anything can compare to an acoustic of that quality resonating in your hands...it's purely magical! Enjoy every minute! 😎🎸
I had never heard of Furch guitars and was looking for something a little special. A treat for 55 years of playing. Having played literally hundreds of - so called - top end instruments...I played one single chord on my new Furch and knew instantly this was the one. If you have never played a Furch , then I suggest you do because there is voodoo magic in these guitars .... and mine was made especially for me...all I had to do was find it.
Furch uses composite plastic saddles called Tusc rather then bone on the guitars I have seen. Bone allows more string energy to penetrate the body. The composite plastic tusq does allow a guitar to sound better with light gauge strings whereas with bone it would need mediums.
I ordered one of their OMs with the deep body option a few weeks ago and I cannot wait to get it. I was amazed when I found out, that they are building me a lefthanded version without extra charge.
@@coltketron3474 It is absolutely amazing. A buddy I make music with has a really nice 800 Series Taylor and he is thinking about buying a Furch now as well. ;)
I own 26 years old Furch guitar made of resonant spruce - one of the lower series. They told us, there is a chance that the guitar could lost its loudness and clarity in a few years. But despite all the scratches and dents over the years, it still sounds absolutely amazing! In fact I believe it sounds even better than on the beginning. I love that guitar so much.
I have two Stonebridge guitars- which is the name Furch are marketed under in the US. Both are Grand Auditorium cutaways like this one. One is cedar top with rosewood back and sides, and one is Adirondack spruce with mahogany back and sides. These are unbelievable guitars for the money- and since they aren't well known, used ones are the best bargain on the market. I got my adi/hog for $1200 used. I have two Martins- an OM-28v and a D-18- which are both great, but the Furch/Stonebridge are my go-to guitars.
Initially when referred by a seller I rejected the offer. Never heard of Furch in my life. But when I tried it (Red series Indian Rosewood back and sides and Adirondack Spruce top) I was mesmerised by its clarity, it’s tone and overall excellent build quality. Bought it the same day. I’m sure there are other excellently sounding guitar out there in the world build by other great builders. But the alluring price point for such a superbly build guitar cut the deal for me. Comes with an equally modern exquisite case.
I LOVE my Furch. I bought it while in the Czech Republic for my 10-year anniversary. Cocobolo sides & back with koa binding and all the same inlays and additions as the one you're showing. It's truly a thing of beauty. I'm glad you dig yours, too!
The Moment you said “made in the Czech Republic”, I immediate said: “It better be Furch/Stonebridge or it ain’t worth it.” And Bam! Furch/Stonebridge it was. Immediately knew it’d be a great guitar.
I am proud owner of Blue OM CM. I flatpick it, i play fingestyle for something around 900 bucks for all solid its a steal. no competition, at least in Czechia. and one of our best exports as far as I am concerned. I ve played my first back in high school in ealry 00s, we had one i music class, I wanted one since.
I have a FURCH Red Master's Choice Gc-SR one month (number 86 607). I am 60 years old, but I did not hold a better guitar in my hands. Amazing impressions !!!
3:10 Paul, just wanted to tell you I dropped that "Like" real fast but let me tell ya that I couldn't even remember the amount of times that I've watched the video where you explained how you put together this song... it was just soo beautiful and calming.
@@CornyChalky Custom built acoustic 12 string cutaway from Kinkade Bros. Bristol UK. Solid spruce top, Amazaque sides and back ebony finger board, Schaller machine heads, fully compensated bridge saddle. It still rocks! Can play literally anything on it.
I bought my Furch Red Delux Gc-SR a year ago having played a friends Furch. I instantly loved its sound and and ease to play and vowed to get one for myself; I play it every day.
Furch (distributed as Stonebridge in North America) are amazing quality at a great price. I was searching for a new acoustic for over a year. $4k Taylors and Martins weren't a big enough improvement over my current acoustic to make the leap. Once I tried a few of the Furch guitars, I was immediately taken back by the tone. My $4k Furch is in the ballpark of a $10k Taylor/Martin...and better looking. Try one out, if you can. A lot of the Candyrat Record players use them.
@@LukasK-guitarist they are available in the USA even under the Furch name. Alamo Music sometimes gets some, and you can go to the Furch website and look for “find a dealer.”
I'm notoriously very enthusiastic about Paul Davids' videos here on TH-cam - they are always so interesting, insightful and inspiring for us - devoted guitar players and music lovers. This time, as a very happy owner and daily player of four Furch guitars, I was particularly interested in Paul's opinion. Well, I've been often comparing various Furch guitars with their Taylor or Martin counterparts, always being fascinated how excellent these Furch guitars are. And as a native Czech, I am appreciating Paul's note about correct Czech pronunciation of the name "Furch". Many thanks and best wishes, Paul!
Yes, I also have a very positive experience with Dowina guitars, they are usually more than excellent in their price cathegory, and their "woody" sound is quite unique...
Furch owner here!! And I've tried a few of their guitars on my way to owning the one I ended up buying. These Furch guitars are'nt easily available but whenever I've heard one I've had a smile on my face. A B'd it (the one I ended up buying) with a couple Martins, one Collings and one Goodall. All beautiful instruments. But the final 2 guitars I narrowed down to, were both Furch.(The goodall sounded like a dream though) I ended up buying the Furch Vintage 3 OM-SR. Absolutely beautiful sounding and looking. Great attention to detail in the craftmanship.
Paul, thanks so much for this review. I, too, thought it too good to be true but they are REALLY well constructed guitars. I like that you compared them to your Collings and Martin as these are WAY more expensive. While both of your OTHER guitars are pinnacles in their own rights, you omit to mention the Furch’s pick up and live playing abilities. I am looking for a QUALITY guitar with a GOOD case and the ability to PLUG N PLAY. In my mind, the FURCH ticks all of the boxes unless IAM missing something? I absolutely LOVE your videos, courses and general input to all things acoustic guitar. And if ever I “make it” as a singer/songwriter, you’ll definitely get a mention! Dank u wel, mijneer!
Are they WAY more expensive? I looked at the website and the one he’s playing is about 4 grand. I can also get a Collings and Martin for not much more. And you can get a great Martin for 3k.
Time to time I am proud of the country I come from. Now is the moment. I am from Czech Republic. I own 12 string Furch guitar and I thank you for gentle review of our small but so damn good family company.
I’ve had this guitar for almost two months now. I own a Martin and Takamine also. All three play and sound differently, and I like that. However when you put the Furch in your hands, it’s just a different animal. The build quality is just awesome. I’ll definitely purchase a dread down the road.
@@BreathingToSurvive I swear it's something Agalloch or Drudkh, but I can't figure out what. Could be something completely different too of course, but that's all I've been listening to and it sounds so familiar. Edit: I might be thinking of Sowilo Rune, and it hardly sounds similar.
I've heard of the Furch guitar for some time now. I could tell as soon as I saw that MOP inlay down at the bottom of the fret board that it was a Furch. They are truly beautiful looking and sounding. The Furch model sold in america is called Stonebridge. I think they are slowly fading them out to sell just the Furch model. I Enjoy your videos!
I used to work in a guitar shop in SW England, we were the furch dealer for our area. I can honestly say, the best acoustic guitars I have ever played. I would buy one over a Martin every time. For those on a tighter budget the G21 model is great.
I agree this is competing with Taylor's sound. I'd like to have heard him compare to his Taylor rather than the completely different sounding Martin and Collings...
Dear Paul, I really appreciate your videos - made with so much inspiration, knowhow, musicality and love. Not to forget your fine humour, and the nice interruptions when your cat wants to enter the room...😀 Good health to you, many happy years in playing and teaching! With thanks and best wishes from lower austria! Andreas
Loved the video. As I was watching it, I was struck by the fact that almost everything you were describing about it, and that I was hearing from the guitar, were virtually identical to what has been written about the Taylor K14ce Builder’s Edition. Gorgeous craftsmanship and detailing, great projection, amazing ability to stay in tune up the neck (results of the new V-class bracing), great tone and playability. I think it would be amazing to see you do a side by side comparison. I own the Taylor K14ce, and aside from it having Koa back and sides, most of the other characteristics are extremely similar. I am not suggesting that one is better than the other, and I love that you are reviewing guitars by smaller manufacturers. I would just love to see two such wonderful instruments evaluated side by side. (Would also like to see you show how you record the guitars). Keep up the great work!
Paid about $560 for my favorite acoustic. Everyone that plays it loves the tone (including me lol). There are some amazing guitars out there for waaaaayyyy cheaper. I know you were just joking around thought . . .
I just purchased the Merida Poison electro acoustic. I have been playing for 57 years and am having some trouble trying to think of any of the hundreds of high end guitars i have owned that sounded or played any better than the Merida. I wish i had known of these guitars sooner. Of course they are very beautiful to look at also and so much a pleasure to play. Thank you for your great review and excellent playing..
Have to be honest there are two guitars I’ve touched that hit me inside when I played. One is the Taylor I own with spruce/rosewood combo the other was the Taylor KOA. Everyone seems to be partial to Martin I recommend putting a Taylor 4 series and up in your hand and strum it. Some of them will really shock you. My Taylor is the new vbrace system and I’m unsure if I like it more or less than their previous bracing. It’s different and seems to be more in tune than the older system but the older adds a traditional overtime’s which can be sexy too. I do like the full sound coming from this guitar your playing. It seems full from crisp highs to deep bass in parts. Why I went rosewood and spruce. My Taylor was not 5k either like you mention USA costs. It was 2.5k and hand built in california. 5k on most USA guitars is the very top model which in my opinion is a waste of money for differences between their mid series and top series. Usually it’s just fancy bindings and inlays which don’t help sound at all
BLESS YOU SIR! This is the brand that changed my LIFE in guitar retail. It was FURCH that changed my perspective entirely and made me realise just what a wonderful world existed outside of the mainstream high volume brands. I was a little ahead of you because that was about 15 years ago! However - I remember feeling exactly the same way!! I felt guilty that i considered myself a specialist yet how could I not know? The reality is we can only know what we experience and very often what we experience is controlled by media and big business. I cannot thank you enough for bringing exposure to this wonderful company - your words, although far more sinsinct and elequant than mine , express my views down to the tee. What a wonderful, genuine video. Now you have experienced this guitar, check out my other "babies" as I call them. The Furch Yellow G CRC and then under £1000 you have the Furch blue G CMC. You will not believe the experience you are having!!! Anyway - Hi from England and thank you once again.
i bought 2 guitars summer 2019 on the same day both perfect out of the box. No adjustment necessary other than a quick intonation adjustment. Oddly a 2019 LP Classic was one, despite all my QA worries over Gibson and a Taylor V class acoustic which was absolutely perfect. Have loved these 2 to death, and really appreciate when something just works, ive put money and hours into getting guitars to play 'better'.
Great review, overview, and demo, you always have excellent, quality content! These Furch guitars have really gotten my interest and so I'm researching a lot about them. Having videos like this by a masterful guitarist who knows not only how to bring the best out of the instrument but record it beautifully, really helps... thank you!
Great review on this brand. I just bought a Stonebridge d31 sm. Stonebridge is what Furch is called in North America up until last year. It blew the martin d18 and and taylor 710 out of the water.
Its better. Handmade by master luthiers only, Taylor is all factory built to be able to meet the demand. Also goes to a lesser degree for the higher end models. The sanding of the top during the voicing process to even the tone is something all self respecting luthiers should do, but the big companies stopped doing it to be able to produce faster at the expense of the sound.
As a bonus scene of your "How I record acoustic guitars" video, I would like a "How I care for and maintain my beautiful beard".... think it'd be a hit.
Thanks so much for the honest review!Ordering the Grand Auditorium today if they will lower the action a bit to where my DDSM is. Sounds amazing! Also love the intermediate course! I completely concur with your assessment of the Gc-SR. I tweaked the truss rod and dropped to light strings and gained all the playability and lost none of the clarity or sustain. Love it!
Hey Paul, just starting to get into recording acoustic guitar and not going so well here so would be totally interested in some tips and set up info from yourself, thanks
Greetings from Czech republic! 🙏 Furch, as a Czech made instrument, is definetely something I am really proud of. I've been saving up some money and going to buy one for my birthday! 😁 Been playing Furch many time in store nearby the place where they are making them and they've always sounded incredible. As a huge fan of yours, I'm glad that you made this video and liked the Czech brand 😊. Keep making awesome inspirational videos!
@@reydelagarza2953 Hmmm, that's hard to guess 🤔. Maybe try to check the websites in each country before buying (and add the price of transporting it with you or by some company). Now I really want to get the travel Little Jane for my backpack trips 😅. Hope you will find yours for a good price! 🙏
Hi Mr. Davids, I've been a musician my whole life but just recently started getting into recording. I would love to learn about how you record your guitars! Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. Also, keep up the good work! You have some of the most fascinating videos on TH-cam, hands down.
Furch guitars are amazing. I know a guy who bought their travel guitar (detatchable(!!!) neck) which costs about 1K ...and sound-wise, especially considering the clarity, it beats the living crap out of my Yamaha FGX which was about 500 bucks.
I made the vide about how I record my guitars!
Check it out over here: th-cam.com/video/ww-cH29IGeM/w-d-xo.html
Helo bro..
This my WhatsApp I need more practice video...+919888940033 adam
Any books to learn and practice music theory , fretboard , techniques for acoustic guitar etc.
@pauldavids
Hey. The music at 2:47 ... What's that?
thank you so much !!
This dude’s sweater game is equal to or greater than his guitar game
Yes, come for the lessons and stay for the sweaters.
good player his image is goofy with the short hair beard deal lol
i say equal to
Yes please!
I’m 35 now and I bought a Taylor GS8 when I was 20. For the last 15 years I’ve played every brand of acoustic for one I liked more than my Taylor. I never found one until today when I played and then purchased a Furch Yellow D CR. It’s the nicest guitar I’ve ever played or heard by a large margin. I’m addicted to playing it and will have it my whole life. Thank you so much to this wonderful company. Thanks to all the men and women who work at Furch. Greatly appreciate it with all my heart 🙏❤️
I played my Furch D33 in a store, fell in love and bought it. Best sounding acoustic i ever played. I never found a different guitar that would beat the Furch. Great value
Beauty is only worth it if the inside matches the outside.
That's one hell of a true statement^^
Actually what's worth it's the inside, outside just make it twice better
I know right, when you said that I searched it thinking it was a real quote, can't find anything. One hell of a quote.
And very rarely adhered to. Outside beauty/attraction fools way too many people.
I've been a Furch player for 15 years now and I couldn't be happier. Great you shine a light on them- Great guys at that place, too!
DO IT DO IT DO IT. RECORD YOURSELF TEACHING US HOW TO RECORD OURSELVES.
yes.
Chris Dempsey Agreed.
Just buy a decent mic and audio interface. You can work the rest out.
Agreed!!!!
Please do this
hes already made this video
I have the Furch Little Jane travel guitar... I love it. It collapses down into a "carry on" sized backpack for air travel. But other than the insane practicality for travelling, it's a really well made and beautiful sounding instrument.
Obligatory "I'm interested to see how you record and mix your guitar to make them sound as beautiful and lush as this" comment
"Can I do this in Garage Band?"
Noted.
@@sixthfloormemories1566 lol
I'm also interested!
@@PaulDavids Me too, please, and thank you so much!
I was laughing so hard! I didn't expect to see a Furch on your channel that is so very similar to mine :) Made me so happy :) It's the best instrument I've ever touched.
I think you missed the c-part that stands for cutaway, some of the comments seems confused. 🤓 But yes! Recording & editing looks to be on most of our lists for watching when you post it. Lovely guitar by the way, was fortunate enough to try a different model, sooo out my pay-league.
furchguitars.com/us/instruments/red-series/furch-red/
Note the second annotation, it's as easy as looking up on their website it seems.
Reverb2020x it‘s actually auditorium, check out the shape of concert bodies - they‘re even smaller :) but I was confused too.
Damn, looks like 9:20 is not enough to make a complete ad!
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What is the name of a song he played around 3:00?
Greetings from the Czech Republic! :-D I'm glad you like this guitar from our country.
Never met a guitarist that couldn't talk him/her self into a new "best ever" guitar, while, of course, also keeping all those currently in the collection.
I tried to separate from my Yamaha. acoustic recently and came home with it and a Setar..
Especially when companies like Furch are sending him great guitars at their own expense in return for a little showing off of their product. Sweet gig if you can get it haha.
I´m just about to place a bid on of those... Auction ends in 23 hrs. JV Aria Pro pe-150 from 1977 at 130 Euro! Wonder what my maximum bid will be?!
www.tdpri.com/threads/aria-pe-150-les-paul-dc-special-copy-i-want-one.639939/
Won´t tell where the auction is.. ;)
Last week I bought my first Taylor guitar, 110e. It really IS the best guitar ever! :DD
For me at least :)
Suchac cz a great choice!! How’s it treating you after 2 months?
Definitely would like to see how you record and edit your guitars
Wait that's not actually what the guitar looks like? Is this another green guitar?
It was roughly 17 years ago...I'll never forget playing an unknown brand name acoustic cutaway with a very large auditorium style body made of unique woods that I didn't quite yet recognize... after playing it for about an hour at the unique stringed instruments store ...I was ruined for life when it came to acoustics! I've played pretty much everything since then, and have not found one nearly as special! It had such unique resonance and harmonic overtones I remember saying to the salesman in the shop..."this thing sings man!" Of course, it was in the similar price range as your new guitar...and of course, with a sigh, I said to the guy I wish I could afford something like that. I honestly felt I was undeserving considering I was not that good of a guitar player...but I also felt a guitar like that could probably change a person's life...inspire you to write amazing songs! So...I totally understand the feeling you're having right now with that guitar in your hands! I must finally say that though I love playing my electrics, I don't think anything can compare to an acoustic of that quality resonating in your hands...it's purely magical! Enjoy every minute! 😎🎸
I’m tired and really need to sleep, but I got the notification and with a title like that who could resist?
Just bought mine OM today. What an instrument... i felt in love. Thanx Paul for spoting this brand
I had never heard of Furch guitars and was looking for something a little special. A treat for 55 years of playing. Having played literally hundreds of - so called - top end instruments...I played one single chord on my new Furch and knew instantly this was the one. If you have never played a Furch , then I suggest you do because there is voodoo magic in these guitars .... and mine was made especially for me...all I had to do was find it.
Furch uses composite plastic saddles called Tusc rather then bone on the guitars I have seen. Bone allows more string energy to penetrate the body. The composite plastic tusq does allow a guitar to sound better with light gauge strings whereas with bone it would need mediums.
I ordered one of their OMs with the deep body option a few weeks ago and I cannot wait to get it. I was amazed when I found out, that they are building me a lefthanded version without extra charge.
How did it turn out? I'm on the fence of ordering one myself
@@coltketron3474 It is absolutely amazing. A buddy I make music with has a really nice 800 Series Taylor and he is thinking about buying a Furch now as well. ;)
The vibes of Paul's videos are amazing !
I own 26 years old Furch guitar made of resonant spruce - one of the lower series. They told us, there is a chance that the guitar could lost its loudness and clarity in a few years. But despite all the scratches and dents over the years, it still sounds absolutely amazing! In fact I believe it sounds even better than on the beginning. I love that guitar so much.
Whoever told you that didn't understand the characteristic of wood.. Wood with age becomes more resonant.
These are amazingly well-built and beautiful guitars. I LOVE mine.
I have two Stonebridge guitars- which is the name Furch are marketed under in the US. Both are Grand Auditorium cutaways like this one. One is cedar top with rosewood back and sides, and one is Adirondack spruce with mahogany back and sides. These are unbelievable guitars for the money- and since they aren't well known, used ones are the best bargain on the market. I got my adi/hog for $1200 used. I have two Martins- an OM-28v and a D-18- which are both great, but the Furch/Stonebridge are my go-to guitars.
Initially when referred by a seller I rejected the offer. Never heard of Furch in my life. But when I tried it (Red series Indian Rosewood back and sides and Adirondack Spruce top) I was mesmerised by its clarity, it’s tone and overall excellent build quality. Bought it the same day. I’m sure there are other excellently sounding guitar out there in the world build by other great builders. But the alluring price point for such a superbly build guitar cut the deal for me. Comes with an equally modern exquisite case.
Thanks Janarthanam 💛
Yes please. A video about your recording techniques would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
As a person who builds guitars I appreciate this
"beauty is only worth it when the inside matches the outside, isn't it" - Paul Davids.
Love that chord sequence @1:58 very nice. Love playing stuff like that
I LOVE my Furch. I bought it while in the Czech Republic for my 10-year anniversary. Cocobolo sides & back with koa binding and all the same inlays and additions as the one you're showing. It's truly a thing of beauty. I'm glad you dig yours, too!
The Moment you said “made in the Czech Republic”, I immediate said: “It better be Furch/Stonebridge or it ain’t worth it.”
And Bam! Furch/Stonebridge it was.
Immediately knew it’d be a great guitar.
I am proud owner of Blue OM CM. I flatpick it, i play fingestyle for something around 900 bucks for all solid its a steal. no competition, at least in Czechia. and one of our best exports as far as I am concerned. I ve played my first back in high school in ealry 00s, we had one i music class, I wanted one since.
I have a FURCH Red Master's Choice Gc-SR one month (number 86 607). I am 60 years old, but I did not hold a better guitar in my hands. Amazing impressions !!!
3:10 Paul, just wanted to tell you I dropped that "Like" real fast but let me tell ya that I couldn't even remember the amount of times that I've watched the video where you explained how you put together this song... it was just soo beautiful and calming.
What's the name of the song?
The perfect one, is always the next one...
I have a perfect guitar since 35 years wouldn't sell or trade it for another.
😭😭😭
@@kingrobert1st May I ask you what guitar is that? Brand, model?
King Robert Which guitar??
@@CornyChalky Custom built acoustic 12 string cutaway from Kinkade Bros. Bristol UK. Solid spruce top, Amazaque sides and back ebony finger board, Schaller machine heads, fully compensated bridge saddle. It still rocks! Can play literally anything on it.
Dude, I'm from Czech republic and it's great to see this guitar in one of your videos. I'm very happy that you like it.
What irritates me about most or all gear/guitar "reviews" is that there is never any criticism.
No bass on the guitar. I guess he didn’t say so coz it’s more obvious than obvious
That’s because the majority of the high end instruments out there are all subjective to taste. All of them are more than good enough for a guitarist
because they're paid to say only positive things about the guitar
I bought my Furch Red Delux Gc-SR a year ago having played a friends Furch. I instantly loved its sound and and ease to play and vowed to get one for myself; I play it every day.
Own a FURCH myself, they're always awesome guitars! Really worth the price!
Yes the recording is amazing. Please make a video about it!
YES PLS TELL US HOW YOU MIX THINGS THAT SOUNDS SOOOOOO FABULOUS! 💖
I just purchased a Green Series Baritone from Furch and it’s wonderful. Fantastic video as always!
Your statement on beauty is just perfect man. It sure looks and sounds like a beauty I firmly believe. Amazing!
Furch (distributed as Stonebridge in North America) are amazing quality at a great price. I was searching for a new acoustic for over a year. $4k Taylors and Martins weren't a big enough improvement over my current acoustic to make the leap. Once I tried a few of the Furch guitars, I was immediately taken back by the tone. My $4k Furch is in the ballpark of a $10k Taylor/Martin...and better looking. Try one out, if you can. A lot of the Candyrat Record players use them.
I love the fact that you are out of the US allowing you to try brands we don’t see. Keep it up Love your chanell
I think you can try guitars from Furch in the US aswell. They are called Stonebridge for US market, or they used to...
@@LukasK-guitarist they are available in the USA even under the Furch name. Alamo Music sometimes gets some, and you can go to the Furch website and look for “find a dealer.”
Yes, of course I’d like to know how you record your guitars to make them sound so beautiful and lush.
I’m telling your Telecaster you’re cheating on it
the worst kind of cheating
Nobody puts Tele in the corner ..
🤣🤣🤣
I'm notoriously very enthusiastic about Paul Davids' videos here on TH-cam - they are always so interesting, insightful and inspiring for us - devoted guitar players and music lovers. This time, as a very happy owner and daily player of four Furch guitars, I was particularly interested in Paul's opinion. Well, I've been often comparing various Furch guitars with their Taylor or Martin counterparts, always being fascinated how excellent these Furch guitars are. And as a native Czech, I am appreciating Paul's note about correct Czech pronunciation of the name "Furch". Many thanks and best wishes, Paul!
Thanks!
Ah, Furch, nice. I got myself a Dowina from Slovakia recently. I don't know why, but guitars from this region are great
Yeah I played on a Dowina and Furch last saturday. Loved the sound and it just felt great to play.
Whoa! I've got a Dowina GAC-ds and this guitar is a beauty. Simple yet elegant.
Yes, I also have a very positive experience with Dowina guitars, they are usually more than excellent in their price cathegory, and their "woody" sound is quite unique...
Hey there. I am also deeply in love with my Dowina. Maybe you should try one of these Paul. Amazing sound, real beautys and affordable.
Furch owner here!! And I've tried a few of their guitars on my way to owning the one I ended up buying. These Furch guitars are'nt easily available but whenever I've heard one I've had a smile on my face.
A B'd it (the one I ended up buying) with a couple Martins, one Collings and one Goodall. All beautiful instruments. But the final 2 guitars I narrowed down to, were both Furch.(The goodall sounded like a dream though)
I ended up buying the Furch Vintage 3 OM-SR.
Absolutely beautiful sounding and looking. Great attention to detail in the craftmanship.
Hi, I've been looking seriously at the Vintage 2/3, did you manage to do back to back with a Martin OM28 ?
Phil PJM66 I did. I preferred the Furch. But do compare them yourself before buying. Martins tend to vary even for the same model.
Paul, thanks so much for this review. I, too, thought it too good to be true but they are REALLY well constructed guitars. I like that you compared them to your Collings and Martin as these are WAY more expensive. While both of your OTHER guitars are pinnacles in their own rights, you omit to mention the Furch’s pick up and live playing abilities. I am looking for a QUALITY guitar with a GOOD case and the ability to PLUG N PLAY. In my mind, the FURCH ticks all of the boxes unless IAM missing something? I absolutely LOVE your videos, courses and general input to all things acoustic guitar. And if ever I “make it” as a singer/songwriter, you’ll definitely get a mention! Dank u wel, mijneer!
Are they WAY more expensive? I looked at the website and the one he’s playing is about 4 grand.
I can also get a Collings and Martin for not much more. And you can get a great Martin for 3k.
Time to time I am proud of the country I come from. Now is the moment. I am from Czech Republic. I own 12 string Furch guitar and I thank you for gentle review of our small but so damn good family company.
Děkujeme ;)
I’ve had this guitar for almost two months now. I own a Martin and Takamine also.
All three play and sound differently, and I like that.
However when you put the Furch in your hands, it’s just a different animal. The build quality is just awesome.
I’ll definitely purchase a dread down the road.
just bought a furch OM-MM (bought online with 30 days money back guarantee).... really excited to try it out... will take 2 days until it is here
This guitar company has an incredible history. The brand is also known as Stonebridge.
Jij verdiend dit helemaal, 15 jaar en al zoveel van je geleerd, dank. (You definitely deserve this, im 15 years and lears so much of you, thanks.
I really, really love the chord progression at 1:57. Gonna have to learn that after I'm off work, it's so emotional sounding.
Anyone know what the song is?
its from a song, can't really figure out what song tho.
I’m new to guitar. Can you tab it out for me. For some reason when I try to copy his finger placement on the frets it sounds nothing like his.
@@BreathingToSurvive I swear it's something Agalloch or Drudkh, but I can't figure out what. Could be something completely different too of course, but that's all I've been listening to and it sounds so familiar. Edit: I might be thinking of Sowilo Rune, and it hardly sounds similar.
Following I need to know this. It sounds like a pop song with a chick singer or like incubus?
I've heard of the Furch guitar for some time now. I could tell as soon as I saw that MOP inlay down at the bottom of the fret board that it was a Furch.
They are truly beautiful looking and sounding. The Furch model sold in america is called Stonebridge. I think they are slowly fading them out to sell just the Furch model. I Enjoy your videos!
I used to work in a guitar shop in SW England, we were the furch dealer for our area. I can honestly say, the best acoustic guitars I have ever played. I would buy one over a Martin every time. For those on a tighter budget the G21 model is great.
wow that binding is just beautiful
I'm Welsh. We can pronounce 'ch' too :) Beautiful guitar.
Yes! please make a video about how you recorded this guitar and the other two on the comparison. Thanks!
Guitar innovations that actually make sense, nice!
I have this guitar for two months. He is a perfect being who has a soul and a heart. We understand each other very much.
Yes paul.
We are really interested in how you record and mix guitar.
Would love if you make those videos.
Your all videos are great tho.❤️
I would ABSOLUTLY love a video on how to get a start on recording my playing.
I love my Taylor’s and have been happy, then you have to go and tease me with this. Great sound
I agree this is competing with Taylor's sound. I'd like to have heard him compare to his Taylor rather than the completely different sounding Martin and Collings...
Dear Paul, I really appreciate your videos - made with so much inspiration, knowhow, musicality and love. Not to forget your fine humour, and the nice interruptions when your cat wants to enter the room...😀
Good health to you, many happy years in playing and teaching! With thanks and best wishes from lower austria!
Andreas
Been eyeing Furch for a while. Wish they made a OMJM equivalent.
Beautiful! Love that it has side dots only, no inlay markers. Wish more manufacturers did that.
Loved the video. As I was watching it, I was struck by the fact that almost everything you were describing about it, and that I was hearing from the guitar, were virtually identical to what has been written about the Taylor K14ce Builder’s Edition. Gorgeous craftsmanship and detailing, great projection, amazing ability to stay in tune up the neck (results of the new V-class bracing), great tone and playability. I think it would be amazing to see you do a side by side comparison. I own the Taylor K14ce, and aside from it having Koa back and sides, most of the other characteristics are extremely similar. I am not suggesting that one is better than the other, and I love that you are reviewing guitars by smaller manufacturers. I would just love to see two such wonderful instruments evaluated side by side. (Would also like to see you show how you record the guitars). Keep up the great work!
Yes... Pls do a step by step video for recording guitar so it sounds beautiful like your videos do!
"I'm interested to see how you record and mix your guitar to make them sound as beautiful and lush as this" - PLEASE
Yes please. A vid on your recording techniques would be super!
“That’s gorgeous, I would love to upgrade from my current acoustic!”
Sees 4K price tag
“Time to forget I saw this video so it doesn’t hurt as bad.”
THIS.
*Sees 4k price tag*
Me: Aight, imma head out.
Paid about $560 for my favorite acoustic. Everyone that plays it loves the tone (including me lol). There are some amazing guitars out there for waaaaayyyy cheaper. I know you were just joking around thought . . .
picks up current guitar and play sad songs.
Jake Hammaker If you don’t mind me asking, what model is it?
Yes ... would love to see a video on your recording and mixing process!
when you paused to talk about seeing how to record your music, what song where you playing? its amazing.
I just purchased the Merida Poison electro acoustic. I have been playing for 57 years and am having some trouble trying to think of any of the hundreds of high end guitars i have owned that sounded or played any better than the Merida. I wish i had known of these guitars sooner. Of course they are very beautiful to look at also and so much a pleasure to play. Thank you for your great review and excellent playing..
5:40 Thought he was going into wonderwall there for a millisecond
😂
I would have left.
god forbid no
Just ordered my Red GC-SR today, thanks to this video (I went without the pick up system). I am very excited. Thanks Paul!
Have to be honest there are two guitars I’ve touched that hit me inside when I played. One is the Taylor I own with spruce/rosewood combo the other was the Taylor KOA. Everyone seems to be partial to Martin I recommend putting a Taylor 4 series and up in your hand and strum it. Some of them will really shock you. My Taylor is the new vbrace system and I’m unsure if I like it more or less than their previous bracing. It’s different and seems to be more in tune than the older system but the older adds a traditional overtime’s which can be sexy too. I do like the full sound coming from this guitar your playing. It seems full from crisp highs to deep bass in parts. Why I went rosewood and spruce. My Taylor was not 5k either like you mention USA costs. It was 2.5k and hand built in california. 5k on most USA guitars is the very top model which in my opinion is a waste of money for differences between their mid series and top series. Usually it’s just fancy bindings and inlays which don’t help sound at all
Me Too,,,, I Definitely would like to see how you record and edit your Guitar Music!
Live in Czech Republic, we have beautiful stuff♥🇨🇿🇨🇿
I love Furch guitars. I got my hands on a OM-LX Custom 35th Anniversary and I couldn't be happier with it. This instrument sings!
BLESS YOU SIR! This is the brand that changed my LIFE in guitar retail. It was FURCH that changed my perspective entirely and made me realise just what a wonderful world existed outside of the mainstream high volume brands. I was a little ahead of you because that was about 15 years ago! However - I remember feeling exactly the same way!! I felt guilty that i considered myself a specialist yet how could I not know? The reality is we can only know what we experience and very often what we experience is controlled by media and big business. I cannot thank you enough for bringing exposure to this wonderful company - your words, although far more sinsinct and elequant than mine , express my views down to the tee. What a wonderful, genuine video. Now you have experienced this guitar, check out my other "babies" as I call them. The Furch Yellow G CRC and then under £1000 you have the Furch blue G CMC. You will not believe the experience you are having!!! Anyway - Hi from England and thank you once again.
Well put! Too many of us are stuck in the main stream guitar brands. Broaden your horizons people!
i bought 2 guitars summer 2019 on the same day both perfect out of the box. No adjustment necessary other than a quick intonation adjustment.
Oddly a 2019 LP Classic was one, despite all my QA worries over Gibson and a Taylor V class acoustic which was absolutely perfect.
Have loved these 2 to death, and really appreciate when something just works, ive put money and hours into getting guitars to play 'better'.
The beginning is me trying to sing while playing guitar for the 2000th time.
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Great review, overview, and demo, you always have excellent, quality content!
These Furch guitars have really gotten my interest and so I'm researching a lot about them.
Having videos like this by a masterful guitarist who knows not only how to bring the best out of the instrument but record it beautifully, really helps... thank you!
0:21 that feel when you're from Czech republic 😯😮😁
Great review on this brand. I just bought a Stonebridge d31 sm. Stonebridge is what Furch is called in North America up until last year. It blew the martin d18 and and taylor 710 out of the water.
It reminds me of the V-Class Rosewood Taylors
Its better. Handmade by master luthiers only, Taylor is all factory built to be able to meet the demand. Also goes to a lesser degree for the higher end models. The sanding of the top during the voicing process to even the tone is something all self respecting luthiers should do, but the big companies stopped doing it to be able to produce faster at the expense of the sound.
Yes please detail how you produce music! Equipment, process, etc...
As a bonus scene of your "How I record acoustic guitars" video, I would like a "How I care for and maintain my beautiful beard".... think it'd be a hit.
Yes! My boyfriend will appreciate it!
Thanks so much for the honest review!Ordering the Grand Auditorium today if they will lower the action a bit to where my DDSM is. Sounds amazing! Also love the intermediate course!
I completely concur with your assessment of the Gc-SR. I tweaked the truss rod and dropped to light strings and gained all the playability and lost none of the clarity or sustain. Love it!
Hey Paul, just starting to get into recording acoustic guitar and not going so well here so would be totally interested in some tips and set up info from yourself, thanks
How's the recording going now?
Greetings from Czech republic! 🙏
Furch, as a Czech made instrument, is definetely something I am really proud of. I've been saving up some money and going to buy one for my birthday! 😁 Been playing Furch many time in store nearby the place where they are making them and they've always sounded incredible. As a huge fan of yours, I'm glad that you made this video and liked the Czech brand 😊. Keep making awesome inspirational videos!
I'm going to Poland next month. They sell them cheaper over there, than here in the U.S.? Or same price you think?
@@reydelagarza2953 Hmmm, that's hard to guess 🤔. Maybe try to check the websites in each country before buying (and add the price of transporting it with you or by some company). Now I really want to get the travel Little Jane for my backpack trips 😅. Hope you will find yours for a good price! 🙏
Hi Mr. Davids, I've been a musician my whole life but just recently started getting into recording. I would love to learn about how you record your guitars! Any tips and tricks would be greatly appreciated. Also, keep up the good work! You have some of the most fascinating videos on TH-cam, hands down.
Very nice! Yes to recording info! What a beauty!
I would Love to know how you achieve these beautiful Recordings 😁
That name sounds vaugley familiar dude!🎼😉
Furch guitars are amazing. I know a guy who bought their travel guitar (detatchable(!!!) neck) which costs about 1K ...and sound-wise, especially considering the clarity, it beats the living crap out of my Yamaha FGX which was about 500 bucks.