In all seriousness thank you Brandon for being an introduction to classical guitar. I made the leap during COVID lockdown, and a year later am now the owner of a lute! From humble acorns. You really are a touchstone. Thank you for all your videos.
Exactly the opposite for me: 8 years of classical, then I got into AC/DC in my early teens and got an electric for xmas. Never looked back, though sometimes I'm still surprised how much the classical stuff creeps into my playing. Really enjoyed the collection, thanks for sharing!
I’ve always noticed that whenever musicians that have branched into other genres after starting in classical almost always sweep the floor with anyone in almost any room
@@apollo4961 Just had a minor revelation after reading your comment. A teacher I had used to say most metal is basically classical. At the time I didn't really accept this because I never listened to classical but I do still listen to a lot of metal. Now I'm thinking maybe I got into metal as a result of my classical lessons, and maybe that's why I seem to enjoy learning classical piano (since a few weeks ago) the most. I have autism and I'm pretty sure that's why I've always leaned more towards learning to play songs exactly, rather than more loose interpretations/improvisations (sometimes to the 'dismay' of my very jazz influenced teachers) and now I just realized my classical beginnings in music were likely foundational to this. Makes sense but I'm only making the connection now. Sorry for the rant or if this means little to you, but it's kind of mind-blowing to me right now.
As an Iranian, learning about European musical instruments is always fun. But I'm curious, What do you think about Persian music and have you tried any Persian instruments like tar, setar or tanboor?
The charango is mostly used in folkloric music of the andean regions of Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. It's a popular instrument here in South America.
You have such a vast world of music to discover, just like i did, through this marvelous insturment. As a quick recommendation, check this out: th-cam.com/video/mrspEFzR0WE/w-d-xo.html
Man oh man, I'm not even 3 months into acoustic steel atring guitar and you made me fall in love with classical guitar and similar instruments. Great collection, keep it up!
I have struggled with my fingernails for years. They are too thin, they break etc. and then I have to practice playing without them. I really like the nail sound and I have found a great fix for this problem. I have to give credit to my sister Christine who showed me her super strong nails done at a salon. The product is called dip or dip powder. It is a two part varnish or epoxy or something like that. The nail is painted with a clear liquid and then put into a jar of powder which bonds to the liquid after that they brush off the excess powder. Then the process is repeated until the desired thickness is attained, after that a coat of clear polish. I prefer to keep the gloss down to a minimum so I rubbed them with 4/0 steel wool which makes them look almost normal. The tone is great and the feeling of the nails is reliable, no more problems.
Bonjour Brandon, Découvert les merveilleuses possibilités du théorbe en achetant, en 1993, " Suites de danses" de De Visée, interprétées par Pascal Monteilhet. ( ici, à 0'36). Le merveilleux théorbiste qu'était Pascal Monteilhet est hélas décédé en 2022, et je suis toujours ému en écoutant cette suite très mélancolique... Merci infiniment pour ces vidéos réalisées avec "grâce", sourire et intelligence !
So happy to see the ukulele love ☺️ I do think it's an instrument that a lot of people think of as a toy, but I fell in love with it about five years ago after neglecting my guitar skills for about a decade 😅
"Let's not under value the power the ukulele"... All my lil' ukes are feeling soooo proud right now ! 😊😊 What I love so much in you (and in your channel) is your curiosity : you are an explorer !! Thank you for sharing all your exciting discoveries with us.
The charango is one of my favorite instruments and is super important in Andean folk music. Much of the character of the instrument is in the idiomatic styles in which it is played- many song/dance forms in Andean music (especially the "Huayno) use a unique swing rhythm which the charango is chiefly responsible for playing. To borrow terms from western music theory, it might be notated as a type of septuplet swing where the subdivision of each beat is (2-1-2-2). At a fast tempo this gives the impression of swung/offset sixteenth notes where the 3rd note in the group comes "early." For really good charango playing I would check out Jaime Torres, one of the masters of the instrument! Cheers, Pablo
I cant believe you made the attempt and said ibanez somewhat correctly! We spanish speakers and those that have that name appreciate the effort. Its like nails on a chalkboard when people say "eyebanez." The brand bastardized the name. Its, of course, a last name in Spain and pronounced "ee-bAhn-yes." It is spelled Ibañez. When we hear eyebanez, its like overhearing someones conversation saying they want "eye-talian" for dinner. It seems childish, but I cant/don't/won't even look at those guitars for that reason, regardless of quality.....also "criollo" is "cree-Oh-yo." You teach me stuff, I teach you what little I can! Your respect and attempts are heartwarming!
I know a year later, but just let my thank you for the resect you show about the cultures that involve your instruments. It's just amazing to see not only the love for the instruments, but the respect for where they come from.
I always love watching instrument collection videos. I grew up very poor, so I wasn't able to get the instruments I always wanted until recently (I'm 17). Watching these kinds of videos was always fun because I would imagine having a collection like that when I got older. Now I'm proud to say that I own four guitars, a bass (coincidentally, it's the bass in this video), two keyboards, an acoustic drum kit, and I'm about to get an electric drum kit. Living my 7 year old self's dream.
Now you are growing on me. I started ukulele three days ago :-) . The first musical instrument I'm learning. My little ukulele is very cheap and by that I mean VERY cheap. But good enough for me to start off with and cheap enough to paint something on it and turn it into a unique little ukulele. I now see where this little instrument will take me to.
Always happy to see a charango :) I remember seeing some people online say that most if not all quality charangos nowadays are made of wood, and that if you see a new one that has an armadillo body it's likely a tourist trap.
Nice to see the charango! Armadillo-shelled ones are rather rare nowadays, and have been for some time -- armadillos are an endangered species in some Andean countries, and they make for a vastly inferior instrument compared to wood, as they sound more muted and have a nasty tendency to pull apart after some years of use. Professional players invariably play all-wooden ones. The armadillos are really aimed at tourists. By the way, there are old charangos with tuning pegs - -Argentinian musician Jaime Torres plays only that type (and I think he makes his own, but I could be wrong about that). Here he is playing such an charango. You'll recognize this piece, I'm sure: th-cam.com/video/SJPIZzym1zc/w-d-xo.html For anyone interested, Chile's Freddy Torrealba is probably the most technically amazing charango player out there: th-cam.com/video/BNDzPmTLRG4/w-d-xo.html
I agree. Wooden charangos are far superior. BTW Jaime Torres had a broad collection of charangos made from luthiers of all South America, but I don't think he ever built one himself.
@@CatsPajamas23 armadillo shells were used because in that times resorces and tools were much more rudimentary than today. Using a shell is far more easy than carving or bending wood. Nowadays armadillos are a pretected species, and most luthiers use wood as @Poisson Puerile mentioned
I said this last video, but id love to see you try the Banjo! It's a much more Dynamic instrument than people think, its lovely in classical style, and theres a variety of interesting techniques for it. Seriously, with how good you are at Tremelo techniques, it would probably be easy for you to transition to Scruggs style by just dropping the ring finger. It might be a fun diversion from your usual repertoire as well.
Precisely! There's such a limited appreciation for the extremely numerous different styles of banjo playing. And for that matter, there's a limited knowledge of banjo types. The four string variants, plectrum and tenor banjos, are absolutely lovely for classical tunes as well.
I really enjoyed this, Brandon. Your story of playing surprised me just a bit, having played electric and even a touch of metal. One can never have too much experience of music.
I love this series, as someone who plays mostly rock and metal on electric guitars it’s very interesting to see what people who play classical music value in their instruments.
Interesting video Brandon. I was particularly intrigued by the name of Stephen Kakos because my guitar instructor at the time recommended I send my own guitar off to him to repair a crack on back. I didn't realize he made guitars too. I'll have to remember his name and not to delete it from my contact list.
Brandon, I seriously have to thank you! I've been noticing that my classical guitar playing has improved, and it's all thanks to your tips and informative videos. You are one of (if not) the inspirations for me to pick it up again. My playing has improved to the point where Im going to get a custom-made classical guitar. Thank you so much!
Hello Brandon, would you review a guitar with true temperament frets be it either acoustic or electric (although with the latter with clean tone)? I think it would make an entertaining video if you could get your hands on one. How you like it and comparisson with regular freted guitar as detailed as possible. Looking forward to todays video. Best regards.
To be honest, I don't think the "true temperament" frets are very interesting because they can only play in one temperament and also "true" isn't a temperament. But I will do a video about temperaments on historical guitars using tied on frets that can play in several temperaments. I find that much more useful and interesting.
@@brandonacker Interesting, I thought they were good for all temperaments therefore the name. I haven't looked deep into it considering that I switched to violin. Looking forward to the mentioned video because I was looking to purchase a lute to have in my collection. Love your videos, keep it up.
@@benediktdrmic6976 Fixed frets can only play in one temperament. The frets must be moved higher or lower depending on the temperament. So the "true tempered" guitar can't play an Ab on the 3rd string 1st fret, for example. Cheers! B
Watching these videos where someone shows their exotic, custom guitars, is enjoyable, educational, and uncomfortable. As I have what I can afford. But it has helped me to be able to work on my guitars, which are all below $500 range.
I would really love to see you cover the Mexican guitars that derive from the baroque guitar. Specifically the Mexican Vihuela and the Guitarrón Mexicano.
You have inspired me to play with no nails which I have been doing for the last 6 months after 15 years of nail playing. It is incredible and I do hope you go back to playing without nails. As Pujol said, "The tone of a string struck with a fingertip possesses an intrinsic beauty, which affects the deepest feelings of our sensibility, just as air and light permeate space."
oh, man! don't sell that Kirk Hammett signature guitar. it's awesome! I still use an LTD MH50 with skull inlayer stickers to reseamble Kirk's guitar because that ESP 602 is way too expensive here. you are very cool, man! that Kakos guitar sure sounds beautiful! thanks for your content. by the way I saw that Iron Maiden shirt @11:45, you metal head! haha!
I had that exact same model and colour of Ibanez bass, albeit with penguin stickers over the dots on the fret board! That really threw me back when I saw you pull that out.
Thank you so much for the ukulele part : it's indeed very popular because it is simpler to play than the guitar, very portable, and has a huge potential in very different styles. For example, in re-entrant tuning you can beautifully play ancient music in campanella style. It's a very cool instrument !
4:18 with my headphones, I swear I hear Brandon sing "hmmm hmmmm hmmmm" at the same time the guitar plays... if he his not humming, that guitar has really interesting resonances !
Do you have an octave mandolin, by any chance, Brandon? 🙂 I've been playing guitar since 1995 (7-string since 2001, 8-string since 2015), & finally was able to purchase a GoldTone OM800+ last year (I played regular mandolin way back in the early 2000's, but because of my severe hearing loss worsening, I couldn't hear it to enjoy anymore, so it got another loving home), which is absolutely a great instrument! The good folks there even graciously, "customised," it for me, by adding volume & tone knobs to it.
The Charango is native to the Andes Mountain regions of South America not just Bolivia. There is a lower tone version of it called the Ronroco which Gustavo Santaolalla has popularised in Movies like the Motorcycle Diaries, Babel and others. You should also look at the Colombia Tiple, the Venezuelan Cuatro and the Puerto Rican Cuatro - which are very beautiful instruments
This was such a cool look at your collection! I'm blown away by the fact that one can make a folding string instrument that keeps it in tune. Also, unrelated but what's the piece playing in the background starting around 4:50?
I recently came across your content. All I can say is WOW. Amazing talent and a calm way of talking. Quick question, What is the name of you intro song? Pardon my ignorance, I am very new to classical guitar music.
Have you ever thought about buying a portuguese guitar? especially the ones fom coimbra have an amazing sound with doubled strings, having seen your collection I belive that you would really enjoy it!!
Wat amazes me the most out of the Therobo is that the hinge must be hand-made an be of that quailty that it has no play, as for the length of the neck, that would influence the tuning while playing.
Try the Ukulele Orchestra of GB if you've not already done so. Their version of Isaac Hayes's "Shaft" is sublime. Love your videos and all the music you play in them.
I loved the collection exposition. I am surprised you don't have more classical guitars, which might be a testament to the quality of the one you displayed. Also, I wish all the best for your guitar school, Brandon. I'm always cheering for it ever since it was founded.
Hey Brandon! Been watching you for a while now, and let me say you have been a great inspiration for me to keep improving my guitar skills. I started playing when i was very Young, but I stopped practicing due to a lack of inspiration and time (didn't know how to organize my time then) But seeing you now that I'm 18, have made me realize how much I like the guitar and I wanted to start again. I wanted to ask you, how did you start playing the guitar? Did you have a teacher or did you start all by yourself? Maybe a video of you explaining this could be useful for me or for another person to have a guide on how to start this journey, like a precuel on the Brandon Acker guitar manga lmao, hope you see this ;)
Brandon, these videos have been insightful, especially the guitar tips. I wonder if you'll address the dreaded "fret buzz". I was able to narrow down where the buzz was coming from which was the section of string in the headstock. What can be done to service such distasteful issue? Must the frets be changed at one point? Another point would be what the ideal height should be from the nut and saddle in respect to the fingerboard if we are looking to customize or buy a new built guitar. Lastly, I feel the guitar looses its fullness in regards to volume. Sure the wear in strings plays a part so if played regularly (1-2 hrs a day or every other day), what are some brand strings you recommended and how often to change? Looking through your library, I haven't seen a video that's related. Gut strings are interesting but not sure I'll make that change yet. Hopefully we can see some content on this!
It's both weird and incredible to hear the opening chorus from the St. John Passion by Bach played on your electric guitar. The character fits. Amazing. Thanks for sharing your fantastic collection! Do you own/play cittern, mandorla, bandurra, chitarrone, ...? I remember seeing a plucked instrument with a body shaped like a guitar (I think) with lots of curves.
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My entire instrument collection would fit in that theorbo case.
Same i have a acoustic guitar and a recorder
I would have said the same but then I remembered i have a drumkit
Is your instrument collection just a single Theorbo?
@@bugatti1710 Jesus Christ the good sovereign God loves you 😊
@@JustinBA007 Jesus loves you my friend 😊 and could you imagine owning a theorbo? those things are crazy cool but massive
I never thought I'd see Brandon playing something that isn't 500 years old
Hey, when you’re thousands of years old yourself you’ve got to try new things.
@@matthewjensen8681😂😂🤣
Glad to see the Ukulele getting the appreciation it deserves
You can get some sick tones out of a ukulele.
my username on almost all platforms is Aspiring Ukulele lol
Yes, people usually think of an Ukulele as a children's instrument. *_it's not_*
He touched it and was instantly better than every ukulele player 💀💀💀
That baroque guitar absolutely radiates.
In all seriousness thank you Brandon for being an introduction to classical guitar. I made the leap during COVID lockdown, and a year later am now the owner of a lute! From humble acorns. You really are a touchstone. Thank you for all your videos.
Exactly the opposite for me: 8 years of classical, then I got into AC/DC in my early teens and got an electric for xmas. Never looked back, though sometimes I'm still surprised how much the classical stuff creeps into my playing. Really enjoyed the collection, thanks for sharing!
I’ve always noticed that whenever musicians that have branched into other genres after starting in classical almost always sweep the floor with anyone in almost any room
@@apollo4961 Just had a minor revelation after reading your comment. A teacher I had used to say most metal is basically classical. At the time I didn't really accept this because I never listened to classical but I do still listen to a lot of metal. Now I'm thinking maybe I got into metal as a result of my classical lessons, and maybe that's why I seem to enjoy learning classical piano (since a few weeks ago) the most.
I have autism and I'm pretty sure that's why I've always leaned more towards learning to play songs exactly, rather than more loose interpretations/improvisations (sometimes to the 'dismay' of my very jazz influenced teachers) and now I just realized my classical beginnings in music were likely foundational to this. Makes sense but I'm only making the connection now.
Sorry for the rant or if this means little to you, but it's kind of mind-blowing to me right now.
It was an interesting read for me, a year later.@@boynamedlen
In awe at that percussive ukulele playing
As an Iranian, learning about European musical instruments is always fun.
But I'm curious,
What do you think about Persian music and have you tried any Persian instruments like tar, setar or tanboor?
I think he is at least familiar with them,
There was a video of him talking about guitar history, I'm pretty sure he talked about them at some point.
We have a similar instrument in the balkans called the tambura, though there are different kinds
Isn't Persian music close to Arabic music?
as another iranian dude i had to buy a classical guitar but i would love to own a electrical guitar
bull shit persian music
you were born to play classical music, you charming and beautiful performances are just a drop of heaven's feeling into our hearts and souls.
I have never before heard of the charango, and now I desperately want one. What a wild little beauty!
Same. Sounds so pretty.. (And a theorbo....and an archlute...and a Renaissance guitar...)
The charango is mostly used in folkloric music of the andean regions of Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. It's a popular instrument here in South America.
I recognise the sound from recordings and I've probably heard the name but this is definitely the first time I've had a good introduction.
You have such a vast world of music to discover, just like i did, through this marvelous insturment. As a quick recommendation, check this out: th-cam.com/video/mrspEFzR0WE/w-d-xo.html
No musicians home is complete without an electric guitar, Brandon. It's a law of nature, can't be changed.
Man oh man, I'm not even 3 months into acoustic steel atring guitar and you made me fall in love with classical guitar and similar instruments.
Great collection, keep it up!
I have struggled with my fingernails for years. They are too thin, they break etc. and then I have to practice playing without them. I really like the nail sound and I have found a great fix for this problem. I have to give credit to my sister Christine who showed me her super strong nails done at a salon. The product is called dip or dip powder. It is a two part varnish or epoxy or something like that. The nail is painted with a clear liquid and then put into a jar of powder which bonds to the liquid after that they brush off the excess powder. Then the process is repeated until the desired thickness is attained, after that a coat of clear polish. I prefer to keep the gloss down to a minimum so I rubbed them with 4/0 steel wool which makes them look almost normal. The tone is great and the feeling of the nails is reliable, no more problems.
Bonjour Brandon,
Découvert les merveilleuses possibilités du théorbe en achetant, en 1993, " Suites de danses" de De Visée, interprétées par Pascal Monteilhet. ( ici, à 0'36).
Le merveilleux théorbiste qu'était Pascal Monteilhet est hélas décédé en 2022, et je suis toujours ému en écoutant cette suite très mélancolique...
Merci infiniment pour ces vidéos réalisées avec "grâce", sourire et intelligence !
So happy to see the ukulele love ☺️
I do think it's an instrument that a lot of people think of as a toy, but I fell in love with it about five years ago after neglecting my guitar skills for about a decade 😅
Never a bad idea to have a bass sitting around. They come in handy when recording ideas. Keep it.
"Let's not under value the power the ukulele"... All my lil' ukes are feeling soooo proud right now ! 😊😊
What I love so much in you (and in your channel) is your curiosity : you are an explorer !! Thank you for sharing all your exciting discoveries with us.
The charango is one of my favorite instruments and is super important in Andean folk music. Much of the character of the instrument is in the idiomatic styles in which it is played- many song/dance forms in Andean music (especially the "Huayno) use a unique swing rhythm which the charango is chiefly responsible for playing. To borrow terms from western music theory, it might be notated as a type of septuplet swing where the subdivision of each beat is (2-1-2-2). At a fast tempo this gives the impression of swung/offset sixteenth notes where the 3rd note in the group comes "early."
For really good charango playing I would check out Jaime Torres, one of the masters of the instrument!
Cheers,
Pablo
The video production looks great.
Thanks!
I cant believe you made the attempt and said ibanez somewhat correctly! We spanish speakers and those that have that name appreciate the effort. Its like nails on a chalkboard when people say "eyebanez." The brand bastardized the name. Its, of course, a last name in Spain and pronounced "ee-bAhn-yes." It is spelled Ibañez. When we hear eyebanez, its like overhearing someones conversation saying they want "eye-talian" for dinner. It seems childish, but I cant/don't/won't even look at those guitars for that reason, regardless of quality.....also "criollo" is "cree-Oh-yo." You teach me stuff, I teach you what little I can! Your respect and attempts are heartwarming!
"I know Eye-talian! Bwon journo." 🤣
I’m old but my ears work,your music is so beautiful.
the little tune at 3:02 reminded me of a jarana jarocha from veracruz, mexico
I know a year later, but just let my thank you for the resect you show about the cultures that involve your instruments. It's just amazing to see not only the love for the instruments, but the respect for where they come from.
I always love watching instrument collection videos. I grew up very poor, so I wasn't able to get the instruments I always wanted until recently (I'm 17). Watching these kinds of videos was always fun because I would imagine having a collection like that when I got older. Now I'm proud to say that I own four guitars, a bass (coincidentally, it's the bass in this video), two keyboards, an acoustic drum kit, and I'm about to get an electric drum kit. Living my 7 year old self's dream.
Now you are growing on me. I started ukulele three days ago :-) . The first musical instrument I'm learning. My little ukulele is very cheap and by that I mean VERY cheap. But good enough for me to start off with and cheap enough to paint something on it and turn it into a unique little ukulele. I now see where this little instrument will take me to.
Always happy to see a charango :)
I remember seeing some people online say that most if not all quality charangos nowadays are made of wood, and that if you see a new one that has an armadillo body it's likely a tourist trap.
Nice to see the charango! Armadillo-shelled ones are rather rare nowadays, and have been for some time -- armadillos are an endangered species in some Andean countries, and they make for a vastly inferior instrument compared to wood, as they sound more muted and have a nasty tendency to pull apart after some years of use. Professional players invariably play all-wooden ones. The armadillos are really aimed at tourists.
By the way, there are old charangos with tuning pegs - -Argentinian musician Jaime Torres plays only that type (and I think he makes his own, but I could be wrong about that). Here he is playing such an charango. You'll recognize this piece, I'm sure: th-cam.com/video/SJPIZzym1zc/w-d-xo.html
For anyone interested, Chile's Freddy Torrealba is probably the most technically amazing charango player out there: th-cam.com/video/BNDzPmTLRG4/w-d-xo.html
Armadillo shell? That's ghastly.
I agree. Wooden charangos are far superior. BTW Jaime Torres had a broad collection of charangos made from luthiers of all South America, but I don't think he ever built one himself.
@@CatsPajamas23 armadillo shells were used because in that times resorces and tools were much more rudimentary than today. Using a shell is far more easy than carving or bending wood. Nowadays armadillos are a pretected species, and most luthiers use wood as @Poisson Puerile mentioned
I said this last video, but id love to see you try the Banjo! It's a much more Dynamic instrument than people think, its lovely in classical style, and theres a variety of interesting techniques for it. Seriously, with how good you are at Tremelo techniques, it would probably be easy for you to transition to Scruggs style by just dropping the ring finger. It might be a fun diversion from your usual repertoire as well.
Precisely! There's such a limited appreciation for the extremely numerous different styles of banjo playing. And for that matter, there's a limited knowledge of banjo types. The four string variants, plectrum and tenor banjos, are absolutely lovely for classical tunes as well.
I really enjoyed this, Brandon. Your story of playing surprised me just a bit, having played electric and even a touch of metal. One can never have too much experience of music.
I´m from Malaga and I didn´t know about that great luthier. Thanks for the knowledge!
What a great place to be from!
I love this series, as someone who plays mostly rock and metal on electric guitars it’s very interesting to see what people who play classical music value in their instruments.
kakos guitar sounds are soothing and the ukulele is just cute fun
Interesting video Brandon. I was particularly intrigued by the name of Stephen Kakos because my guitar instructor at the time recommended I send my own guitar off to him to repair a crack on back. I didn't realize he made guitars too. I'll have to remember his name and not to delete it from my contact list.
Bruh those veins on your arms are ginormous
Badass
holy crap that kakos guitar positively sings!
Brandon, I seriously have to thank you! I've been noticing that my classical guitar playing has improved, and it's all thanks to your tips and informative videos. You are one of (if not) the inspirations for me to pick it up again.
My playing has improved to the point where Im going to get a custom-made classical guitar. Thank you so much!
Woah, what is that percussive strumming technique on the ukulele at 7:20? That sounds awesome.
You have a great collection. I collect plus build instruments one can't buy too. Great fun.
so great seeing and hearing these older more exotic string instruments
Hello Brandon, would you review a guitar with true temperament frets be it either acoustic or electric (although with the latter with clean tone)?
I think it would make an entertaining video if you could get your hands on one. How you like it and comparisson with regular freted guitar as detailed as possible.
Looking forward to todays video.
Best regards.
That would be cool
To be honest, I don't think the "true temperament" frets are very interesting because they can only play in one temperament and also "true" isn't a temperament. But I will do a video about temperaments on historical guitars using tied on frets that can play in several temperaments. I find that much more useful and interesting.
@@brandonacker Interesting, I thought they were good for all temperaments therefore the name. I haven't looked deep into it considering that I switched to violin.
Looking forward to the mentioned video because I was looking to purchase a lute to have in my collection.
Love your videos, keep it up.
@@benediktdrmic6976 Fixed frets can only play in one temperament. The frets must be moved higher or lower depending on the temperament. So the "true tempered" guitar can't play an Ab on the 3rd string 1st fret, for example.
Cheers!
B
I thought true temperament are still 12 Tet, but accounts for the string thickness, therefore they are more in tune within 12tet? I might be wrong.
i am really really in love with the sound of that baroque guitar, oh man
I love how you said London with an English accent
Watching these videos where someone shows their exotic, custom guitars, is enjoyable, educational, and uncomfortable. As I have what I can afford. But it has helped me to be able to work on my guitars, which are all below $500 range.
I'm a bit surprised honestly that you don't own an acoustic guitar 😅
Now that you mention it...so am I! 🤣
@@brandonacker I thought you had an older video where you played on a 12-string acoustic, but if you did I can't find it on your channel anymore
no flamenco guitar, not to mention several styles of banjo, good use of your electric guitar money
@@brandonacker what I’m really surprised about is that haven’t done an Introducing Episode in the baryton
I would really love to see you cover the Mexican guitars that derive from the baroque guitar. Specifically the Mexican Vihuela and the Guitarrón Mexicano.
This is very interesting! Amazed about the ukulele. Really enjoyable post.
Representing the south with the charango! Love from Argentina!
By the way, Jaime Torres is THE charango player. Such an awesome player.
If anyone is curious: th-cam.com/video/46iYfW8vCcc/w-d-xo.html
Increíble maestro 👌🎸
Look at Brandon man, so inspirational
You have inspired me to play with no nails which I have been doing for the last 6 months after 15 years of nail playing. It is incredible and I do hope you go back to playing without nails. As Pujol said, "The tone of a string struck with a fingertip possesses an intrinsic beauty, which affects the deepest feelings of our sensibility, just as air and light permeate space."
Amazing musical instruments, amazing musician.
oh, man! don't sell that Kirk Hammett signature guitar. it's awesome! I still use an LTD MH50 with skull inlayer stickers to reseamble Kirk's guitar because that ESP 602 is way too expensive here. you are very cool, man! that Kakos guitar sure sounds beautiful! thanks for your content.
by the way I saw that Iron Maiden shirt @11:45, you metal head! haha!
I have that exact same Ibanez bass in the same color.
A collection of intriguing instruments is good. Being able to play them well is even better.
That folding theorbo is amazing!
I'm so glad you included the ukulele, a misunderstood instrument that is actually a type of lute!
Good stuff
I need to see the rest of that John Passion metal version
Awesome collection and ability to play them all, Thank you Brandon
The Djentleman who made Theorbo really has the ear for the future music.
You know a pure joy when Brandon just laughed to himself 7:20, made my whole f-ing day
You have a charango! I'm from south america, I absolutely love andean music
I have a charrango. I bought it in Ecuador.
Thanks for sharing! Your rasgueo is superb!
I had that exact same model and colour of Ibanez bass, albeit with penguin stickers over the dots on the fret board! That really threw me back when I saw you pull that out.
Brandon is a simple, sentimental guy
Thank you so much for the ukulele part : it's indeed very popular because it is simpler to play than the guitar, very portable, and has a huge potential in very different styles. For example, in re-entrant tuning you can beautifully play ancient music in campanella style. It's a very cool instrument !
I really like the low thumping bass on the theorbo. So much so that sometimes I tune my low E string on guitar down to a C to get some of that feel 😃
4:18 with my headphones, I swear I hear Brandon sing "hmmm hmmmm hmmmm" at the same time the guitar plays... if he his not humming, that guitar has really interesting resonances !
Ukulele is great! I love all the players on the Hawaii Music Supply channel
Do you have an octave mandolin, by any chance, Brandon? 🙂 I've been playing guitar since 1995 (7-string since 2001, 8-string since 2015), & finally was able to purchase a GoldTone OM800+ last year (I played regular mandolin way back in the early 2000's, but because of my severe hearing loss worsening, I couldn't hear it to enjoy anymore, so it got another loving home), which is absolutely a great instrument! The good folks there even graciously, "customised," it for me, by adding volume & tone knobs to it.
The Charango is native to the Andes Mountain regions of South America not just Bolivia. There is a lower tone version of it called the Ronroco which Gustavo Santaolalla has popularised in Movies like the Motorcycle Diaries, Babel and others. You should also look at the Colombia Tiple, the Venezuelan Cuatro and the Puerto Rican Cuatro - which are very beautiful instruments
Always so effortless. Such a treat.
A Portuguese guitar is needed in that collection!
He plays a piece more complicated than I can ever play on a piano on a ukulele
Love that Folia on ukulele!
Bach on metal guitar!!! Brilliant
7:15 how tf do u strum the ukulele like that? 😱 I need to learn that technique
That is an awesome video thankyou, I have the exact same bass and I love it.
Thanks for sharing Brandon
I would love to see a duo of the theorbo and the archlute; I think it would be amazing!
This was such a cool look at your collection! I'm blown away by the fact that one can make a folding string instrument that keeps it in tune. Also, unrelated but what's the piece playing in the background starting around 4:50?
Benvenuto Terzi - Carillon
Incredible.
It would be so cool to see you play more ukelele, such a versatile instrument
I recently came across your content. All I can say is WOW. Amazing talent and a calm way of talking. Quick question, What is the name of you intro song? Pardon my ignorance, I am very new to classical guitar music.
That Charango looks like a mandolin on steroids! Thanks for sharing Brandon.
Have you ever thought about buying a portuguese guitar? especially the ones fom coimbra have an amazing sound with doubled strings, having seen your collection I belive that you would really enjoy it!!
Portuguese guitar is a fantastic instrument (maybe it's the Cinderella between guitars). I think it's the soul of Fado
I love it
Wat amazes me the most out of the Therobo is that the hinge must be hand-made an be of that quailty that it has no play, as for the length of the neck, that would influence the tuning while playing.
I really want to know the piece you played in 4:17 its amazing
Nice Charango! Greetings from Bolivia :)
I had that same bass in the same color. It's still at a friend's house after 12+ years. I guess they just get shuffled onward.
Try the Ukulele Orchestra of GB if you've not already done so. Their version of Isaac Hayes's "Shaft" is sublime. Love your videos and all the music you play in them.
I loved the collection exposition. I am surprised you don't have more classical guitars, which might be a testament to the quality of the one you displayed.
Also, I wish all the best for your guitar school, Brandon. I'm always cheering for it ever since it was founded.
I saw one of those Bolivian instruments at a flea market a couple years ago. It had the armadillo back even. I wish I had been able to buy it then.
I love your collection !!
Don't you have a Spanish XVI Century Vihuela ?
Thx! Not yet
@@brandonacker you should get one! It's an important part on the Spanish guitar's evolution, which you play incredibly well.
You should add Sitar and Sape' in your collection
Hey Brandon! Been watching you for a while now, and let me say you have been a great inspiration for me to keep improving my guitar skills. I started playing when i was very Young, but I stopped practicing due to a lack of inspiration and time (didn't know how to organize my time then) But seeing you now that I'm 18, have made me realize how much I like the guitar and I wanted to start again. I wanted to ask you, how did you start playing the guitar? Did you have a teacher or did you start all by yourself? Maybe a video of you explaining this could be useful for me or for another person to have a guide on how to start this journey, like a precuel on the Brandon Acker guitar manga lmao, hope you see this ;)
does anyone know what the song at 6:13 is called?
Found it wonderful and unfortunately I am a newbie on classical music.
Brandon, these videos have been insightful, especially the guitar tips. I wonder if you'll address the dreaded "fret buzz". I was able to narrow down where the buzz was coming from which was the section of string in the headstock. What can be done to service such distasteful issue? Must the frets be changed at one point? Another point would be what the ideal height should be from the nut and saddle in respect to the fingerboard if we are looking to customize or buy a new built guitar. Lastly, I feel the guitar looses its fullness in regards to volume. Sure the wear in strings plays a part so if played regularly (1-2 hrs a day or every other day), what are some brand strings you recommended and how often to change? Looking through your library, I haven't seen a video that's related. Gut strings are interesting but not sure I'll make that change yet. Hopefully we can see some content on this!
I filmed a video all about how to get rid of buzzes today. I plan on releasing it next week. Thanks for your interest :)
It's both weird and incredible to hear the opening chorus from the St. John Passion by Bach played on your electric guitar. The character fits. Amazing.
Thanks for sharing your fantastic collection!
Do you own/play cittern, mandorla, bandurra, chitarrone, ...? I remember seeing a plucked instrument with a body shaped like a guitar (I think) with lots of curves.
You should really explore the Cavaquinho