As always a terrific Presentation. All the guitars sound great, but for me the Bernabe stands out. It has as a pure classic “Spanish” voice - striking a perfect balance between power, presence, color, and sustain. It also looks as beautiful as it sounds.
Amazing guitars!!! I love the Aguado, Bernabé, Tacchi. Feels like cheating but may I choose the Tacchi for pieces require a powerful tone; the Bernabé for pieces with sweet lovely melody; Aguado for everything else XD
That Tacchi is incredibly tempting. And the Bernabe! Every time I try to narrow my next guitar down between for example, a Bernabe, Tacchi, or Oldiges, I watch these videos and struggle again 😂. You are correct to say that all of these guitars are of the same class, but each has it's own particular sonic world. Focusing on those kinds of differences, which express the goals of the luthier, rather than trying to "critique" or talk about the "negatives" would be more interesting to me (also helpful in deciding which guitars to audition).
I love the traditional sound of the Bernabe guitar and the warm tones of the Aguado guitar. I can just imagine what the Bernabe will sound like after it's been played for a year or two! Of the guitars in today's video which do you find the most comfortable and easy to play difficult passages on?
I love the Bernabe for tonal variations colors and balance. It has a beautiful tone without being so dominant in sound . The Aquado is similar. I never heard a lattice bracing that I like too one dimensional!
It is very interesting to be able to hear so many different instruments "neck to neck". In this episode I am surprised to love the australian one over the others. I am normally leaning towards the light built guitars with high physical response in the materials.
I’m always drawn to the Australian lattice-top guitars. Full, balanced and musical. I especially like that they are free of tonal quirks. The other one the grabbed me was the Bouchet copy.
É muito difícil dizer qual desses grandes instrumentos é melhor. Gostei muito do Romanillos, do Lissarrague e do Hernandez Y Aguado. Ao ouvi-los no modesto som do celular, todos são muito bons.
The Bernabe is the standout for me, followed by the Aguado (the bass was a bit overpowering). It was hard to judge the Romanillos as it was not in tune. I would have to put the Tachai slightly ahead of the Romanillos. Next comes the Belair which I found a bit too sharp. Lastly for me was the Lisserague as I’m not a fan of lattice guitars which sound nasal and lack tonal variation.
My first impression, but I have to listen again, and maybe edit this comment after, is as follows:- My immediate first 3 choices are: 1st Tachi, 2nd Aguado, 3rd Bernabe, and for the rest, I have to listen again.
Just for clarification, is the Aguado the 1955 one as mentioned in the video, or the 1959 as written? The Aguado is to my liking, although the Tacchi is also absolut amazing.
Hernandez y Aguado a definite and absolute first. That is what the perfect guitar sounds like. The other makers would be a lot better served to simply pick one of those, study it, and aim to produce its sound. Bernabe A distance second. Pretty sound but a distinct lack of bass. The Romanillos high body resonance at G sharp was rather disappointing. Belair had one of the nicer sounding doubletop guitars I have lately heard. It could actually take third place over the Romanillos. Tacchi’s guitar almost gave me tachycardia. I don’t think that even Paco de Lucía could play a fast scale on it. Not in any way a typical Italian guitar. Lissarague, Great volume for sure, and nice Bass, nothing like a good Santos guitar bass but still nice. However, the volume is accomplished at a deep expense of beautiful sound. I don’t know why we can’t love the classical guitar the way it is. The Hernandez y Aguado guitar is a strong proof that the guitar was perfected a long time ago. Its romantic charm and beauty is unmatched. It is so disappointing that many performers do not play these beautiful guitars in their concerts.
With respect to your comment re Paco's scale, do you mean Tacchi's guitar is hard to play or it's so beautiful that Paco wouldn't like to miss the beautiful tone with the fast scale?
@@johnlay3040 hello, John. How nicely you state your question. I read my comment, and I chided myself for not adding that the tone of the guitar is nice but it really sounds like the notes are not punchy, the response to the finger strumming the string is not fast. I’m doubtful that even lightning fast Paco or Grisha could get a fast scale out of that guitar. It has nice qualities but overall I don’t like it
@Konstantin Ridaya well, good. I’m glad you like his guitar. By far the traditional sound of the 1955 Hernandez y Aguado is the best sounding one, and how the guitar was intended to sound.
Very Sad to see what is going to happen in the years to come. Downhill, even the wood nowadays is rubbish! All the best to all guitar lovers, quickly own any of the old-timer pieces. Soon we will be playing plastic!
I love this series, it's endlessly helpful to be able to compare so many different amazing guitars
No one is the Best - they all are great guitars - I would like to have them all!
Absolutely, the last guitar was the most perfect for my ear.
Best job in the world🤗🤗
As always a terrific Presentation. All the guitars sound great, but for me the Bernabe stands out. It has as a pure classic “Spanish” voice - striking a perfect balance between power, presence, color, and sustain. It also looks as beautiful as it sounds.
Ur life must be so great that u can play and enjoy those arts
Thanks a lot! I would pick the Kim Lissarague 🥰 sounds strong, open, sensitiv and just promising. Thanks again Julian!
He was kind enough to give me a tour of his workshop, it felt very special to see where they are made, and who makes them ☺️
Amazing guitars!!! I love the Aguado, Bernabé, Tacchi. Feels like cheating but may I choose the Tacchi for pieces require a powerful tone; the Bernabé for pieces with sweet lovely melody; Aguado for everything else XD
Every time I hear a Tacchi, it blows my mind. They are so vocal.
Oh man. My absolute dream guitar would be a Bernabe Sr. Honestly, anything crafted by his hands would be a dream come true.
That Tacchi is incredibly tempting. And the Bernabe! Every time I try to narrow my next guitar down between for example, a Bernabe, Tacchi, or Oldiges, I watch these videos and struggle again 😂.
You are correct to say that all of these guitars are of the same class, but each has it's own particular sonic world. Focusing on those kinds of differences, which express the goals of the luthier, rather than trying to "critique" or talk about the "negatives" would be more interesting to me (also helpful in deciding which guitars to audition).
Yes, guitars are like women. They all have their own unique individuaties. That's why the rich and powerful have their "harem". 🤣🤣💓
The last guitar has the most beautiful sound
I love the traditional sound of the Bernabe guitar and the warm tones of the Aguado guitar. I can just imagine what the Bernabe will sound like after it's been played for a year or two! Of the guitars in today's video which do you find the most comfortable and easy to play difficult passages on?
It's between the first & last; as the latter is older its voice is more settled.
I love the Bernabe
for tonal variations colors and balance. It has a beautiful tone without being so dominant in sound . The Aquado is similar. I never heard a lattice bracing that I like too one dimensional!
It is very interesting to be able to hear so many different instruments "neck to neck". In this episode I am surprised to love the australian one over the others. I am normally leaning towards the light built guitars with high physical response in the materials.
The Bellaire reminds me of a Canadian sunrise! Bright and spilling over.
I’m always drawn to the Australian lattice-top guitars. Full, balanced and musical. I especially like that they are free of tonal quirks. The other one the grabbed me was the Bouchet copy.
I have to win the lottery....& get the Tacchi & Bernabe before I die
É muito difícil dizer qual desses grandes instrumentos é melhor. Gostei muito do Romanillos, do Lissarrague e do Hernandez Y Aguado. Ao ouvi-los no modesto som do celular, todos são muito bons.
First❤😘😁😉 I think I'm in love 😳
The Bernabe is the standout for me, followed by the Aguado (the bass was a bit overpowering). It was hard to judge the Romanillos as it was not in tune. I would have to put the Tachai slightly ahead of the Romanillos. Next comes the Belair which I found a bit too sharp. Lastly for me was the Lisserague as I’m not a fan of lattice guitars which sound nasal and lack tonal variation.
The tacchi had sweet sustain. Very "airy" but still substantial.
I notice that you choose very specific Knobloch string sets for many of your guitars. What influences your choice for each instrument?
What is that song often is played at 11:45...anybody?
My first impression, but I have to listen again, and maybe edit this comment after, is as follows:- My immediate first 3 choices are: 1st Tachi, 2nd Aguado, 3rd Bernabe, and for the rest, I have to listen again.
Are the guitars you play available for sale? Do you ever mention price or at least a price range?
Just for clarification, is the Aguado the 1955 one as mentioned in the video, or the 1959 as written?
The Aguado is to my liking, although the Tacchi is also absolut amazing.
It's from 1959! Thanks for the notice
i think you meant "go to" melody 😁
maybe👀
Hernandez y Aguado a definite and absolute first. That is what the perfect guitar sounds like. The other makers would be a lot better served to simply pick one of those, study it, and aim to produce its sound. Bernabe A distance second. Pretty sound but a distinct lack of bass. The Romanillos high body resonance at G sharp was rather disappointing. Belair had one of the nicer sounding doubletop guitars I have lately heard. It could actually take third place over the Romanillos. Tacchi’s guitar almost gave me tachycardia. I don’t think that even Paco de Lucía could play a fast scale on it. Not in any way a typical Italian guitar. Lissarague, Great volume for sure, and nice Bass, nothing like a good Santos guitar bass but still nice. However, the volume is accomplished at a deep expense of beautiful sound. I don’t know why we can’t love the classical guitar the way it is. The Hernandez y Aguado guitar is a strong proof that the guitar was perfected a long time ago. Its romantic charm and beauty is unmatched. It is so disappointing that many performers do not play these beautiful guitars in their concerts.
With respect to your comment re Paco's scale, do you mean Tacchi's guitar is hard to play or it's so beautiful that Paco wouldn't like to miss the beautiful tone with the fast scale?
@@johnlay3040 hello, John. How nicely you state your question. I read my comment, and I chided myself for not adding that the tone of the guitar is nice but it really sounds like the notes are not punchy, the response to the finger strumming the string is not fast. I’m doubtful that even lightning fast Paco or Grisha could get a fast scale out of that guitar. It has nice qualities but overall I don’t like it
@Konstantin Ridaya well, good. I’m glad you like his guitar. By far the traditional sound of the 1955 Hernandez y Aguado is the best sounding one, and how the guitar was intended to sound.
Very Sad to see what is going to happen in the years to come. Downhill, even the wood nowadays is rubbish!
All the best to all guitar lovers, quickly own any of the old-timer pieces. Soon we will be playing plastic!