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NEW GUITAR DAY! Un-Boxing my Pre-War Guitars Co. Model D
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
- I've been so busy playing this guitar that I'm just now getting around to editing and posting this, but here it is! I ordered this guitar back in Aug of 2020 and after a brutal 26 month wait, it finally arrived back just before Halloween. Here's my attempt at unboxing, and first moments playing this wonderful instrument. I was so excited to finally receive this guitar and I couldn't be happier with it!
I look forward to making more videos with it soon.
When you opened the case I expected to hear an Angelic Choir, "Ahhhhhhhh....." Seriously, a beaufiul intrument and may it bring you many years of joy.
Ha ha…I definitely hear it every time I open the case. I’ll have to edit it into this video. Thanks for watching!
Beautiful guitar. Will be a cannon when it's played in!
Thanks for checking it out- I need to make an update video- this guitar just sounds better every day.
DAN , GOD BLESS you - - It was a new baby - coming into your life - - right out of the case when you tuned it up - you and your new guitar sang out , Joe Nania
Thanks for the kind words. Joe. I appreciate your watching!
It sounds like an old guitar right out of the box. You will enjoy this one.
It has only gotten better with time and play. I couldn’t be happier. Thanks for watching!
It’s a very beautiful instrument, thank you for sharing! I’ve been thinking about it!
PWGC will not disappoint. This guitar was great straight off the truck, and it has just gotten better all the time! Thanks for watching.
Had to click on this vid because of the pure joy in the thumbnail.
One of my best days for sure! Still smile like that each time I open the case. Thanks for checking it out Josh!
Totally Awesome!
Thanks Will!
Fantastic. I'm happy for you! Getting a new guitar feels like being a kid at Christmas. I hope you enjoy it for many years to come!
You got that right! Thanks!
Outstanding!!! Congrats!!!
When you opened the case I realized I was holding my breath. It is a beautiful guitar. Congrats and enjoy.
Ha! that darned bottom latch made for a little extra suspense. Thanks for checking it out!
I have one as well. It’s the best I’ve ever played. Every time I pick it up I’m blown away. Congrats and welcome to the family!
Awesome- couldn’t agree more. Every time I put it away I shake my head in disbelief...Thank you, Ryan!
Happy for you 🎉
Beautiful guitar … nice picking … congratulations. New subscriber cause I want to hear more of what she can do. Thank you!
Thanks Kip, this thing is inspiring more to come for sure, hang tight!
congrats, bro !! great to see a wonderful instrument in good hands !
Thank you! I feel very fortunate to have such a fine instrument.
Sounds great and beautiful instrument. Just imagine how beautiful that’s going to sound once it’s played in, and starts to really open up…
Thanks for watching! I couldn’t be happier with it. I can’t imagine it sounding any better!
Damn, that thing sounds awesome! Thanks for the share and keep on picking bro.
Thanks Jerry!
Congratulations,great looking & sweet sounding.
I couldn't be happier with it!
Congratulations ~ long may two run
Very few things beat getting a new guitar, looks like you were bonding with it pretty quickly, congrats and enjoy!
You got that right! Thanks for checking it out!
Enjoy - it’s a beauty !
Beautiful..... Nothing like it!
Sounds great already!
Thanks Bob! It just keeps getting better.
Congratulations you bought one of the best new guitars out there
Thanks, it is an amazing instrument. Couldn't be happier with it.
Reminds me of an old video of Scott Law opening a custom Santa Cruz. Pure bliss during the first moments of picking. Congrats, it's a keeper!
Sure am glad I decided to document the moment... it was really hard not to just rip into that box the minute it showed up on my doorstep! Thanks for watching!
sounds great!
It looks and sounds amazing.
Thanks Lisa!
Wow your guitar sounds great! It will only get better!
Thanks Ron! It is amazing me every day. Enjoying it very much.
Sounds great. Thanks for sharing this video
Thanks for subscribing!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
All I can say is I want one and I am so happy for you. Guitar sounds so good
Thanks for watching! You will not be disappointed, Wes and Ben are onto something over there.
I love the opening man! lol great stuff. wow what a great sounding guitar, and its only gonna get better with time... Enjoy Sir :-)
Thanks!
Awesomely awesome awesomeness!!! 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!! 😁
Congratulations! Awesome dred. I wonder if you could show some more details of the guitar in a future video, the extent of the relic’ing, close up of the wood grain, fit and finish, etc. I’ve been looking hard at Pre-War, but I just haven’t wrapped my head around the “make it look old” concept yet…
Hi Richard, I certainly can. I was about getting ready to make a new video as I’ve almost had the guitar for one year. I can add those details then. Stay tuned and thanks for checking it out!
Awesome Guitar,and great playing...Enjoy
Thanks Michael!
Sounds beautiful.
Thanks Don!
I’ve been waiting about 30 months for my new 18 style guitar which is being built by a luthier in Maine. Should not be much longer. New guitar day is the best! I saw David Grier play a prewar in Nashville, it sounded killer! Congratulations hope to see more videos
Wow, that’s a long wait! Hope it finds its way to you soon, what luthier is it?
I don't blame you for doing an unboxing video. That's a gorgeous guitar!... you gonna have some fun!🎶🎵🎶
Yeah, during my long wait there were a few folks that did these kind of videos and I really appreciated them, so I thought I'd return the favor for all the others waiting out there. This guitar sure is amazing and I'm loving it!
I never heard of Pre War Guitars before. ...they're really nice..... last year I finally got a D28 Custom. Its vintage 2014... the big difference is between Mahogany or Rosewood... I'd say get both....
@@stephenhenion8304 Congrats on the D28! My other guitar is an '81 HD28 and I love it as well, the new guitar is really something though and I sure love that mahogany sound!
Bad ass knife badass axe, hope all goes well for you!
Thanks and likewise.
Great guitar, Dan. It's a beauty, and thanks for posting this "unboxing" video. Looks like you went for the least "distressed" model, which I think is a great choice. I've got a small herd of Santa Cruz guitars (a 1995 12-fret dread, a 1997 OM, a 2001 D/PW and a 2010 mahogany D/PW) so I'm probably done buying guitars, but if I were going to get something new I think I'd be checking out these "Pre-War" guitars. They really look (and sound!) great. Congratulations on your new guitar!
Thank you for watching, Bruce. That sounds like a fun bunch of guitars! Cheers.
@@Danspielmanmusic Yeah, I love my Santa Cruz guitars, each and all. There are so many great brands out there, though! I want to ask, could you maybe do a video where you highlight the details on your new guitar? From the video it looks very clean, but since it's a "Pre-War" I assume that it already had some pick-wear or dings or scratches when you opened the case for the first time. Am I right about that? I guess I'm curious what "level 1" distress looks like in real life. Again, thanks for the video, and happy picking!
sounds and looks great. You have no idea how nervous you were making me holding it in front of that open case. Those latches have teeth and are designed for the purpose of putting dings in new beautiful guitars (don't ask me how I know about that).
ha, ain’t that the truth. thankfully, this case doesn’t have those kind of latches. I have another case that does, and the guitar that lives in it has a nasty scratch to prove it! I’m sure I’ll find a way to distress this one eventually as well... cheers
Congrats Bro. It’s gonna be a Cannon’ in a year. Even the hard Case is crafted and looks like a late 1930s Pre-War Case with that emerald lining🇺🇸
Thank you! I am quite pleased with it. Pre-War started making their own cases in the last couple years (check out Original Case Company). I love the look of it- it’s very compact and pretty lightweight for what it is.
A cannon in a year? It will sound just as nice, no better or worse. The myth about opening up is pure b.s.. Nice guitar though.
Beautiful sounds realllllllllly good congratulations and buddy
Thanks for the kind words, Thomas! This guitar just keeps sounding better and better as the time rolls by.
At almost 5000.00 dollars I can not even dream of owning this beautiful piece of art. I could barely afford a Seagull at 500.00 dollars.I like your playing though. Much better than what I can muster up on the guitar that I own.
Thanks for watching and the kind words. There was a day that I played a $500 seagull I could barely afford and said the same thing.
It sounnds excellent. Nice playing!
Thanks so much!
All we need is a campfire a few drinks. Nice sounding guitar.
Very well packed! 😅
Yes it was!
Congrats! Just put down a deposit on an OM. Only 24-28 months to go!! 😂
You will be glad you did!
Now you are one more ahead of me … I still need to jump off the bridge and order .
The guitar sounds great! Would like to hear it after it opens up too. It'll be a cannon!
Thanks Mitzi! I’ll be sure to make more videos with it. It’s already changed so much in the past 5 weeks.
Do not covet your neighbors guitar! What a beautiful thing looks and tone.
Ha! It sure is a fine guitar- even better with age. Stay tuned for a one year update.
Nice geetar man, great picking too !
Thank you kindly!
Congrats - really Nice Dan! I have a 000-28 EIR coming around March '23..
That’s coming up soon- good luck to you, you’re going to love it!
Nice guitar! Sounds perfect for bluegrass style. Thanks
Thanks to you!
My dream guitar is there jumbo Gibson with mahogany back and sides.
Haven’t tried that one, but I’m sure it’s great!
Very nice 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
I just found out about these guitars today. Im very intriguing. I played one vintage martin in my life and i was so drawn to how warm and good it sounded. Compared to modern acoustics to my ears are way to bright and unattractive. But that guitar i wouldn't be able to afford if my life depended in it! LoL but this might be something i need to save up for. Congratulations on yours
Thanks for checking it out. This is truly the closest thing to that old sound you speak of. I couldn’t be happier with it. Cheers!
I had never heard of this company, sounds good looks good
I’m quite impressed with it.
They are making some nice guitars for sure.
Dan, congrats on you your new Dread! I just found your channel and subbed. I couldn't wait 26 months for a Pre War, so I went out and found a 2002 D-18 GE. I play EJ-17 on it, but I'll need to try those MTR13 Nickels on it. Thanks for taking the time to make this very nice video.
Thanks so much, Eric. Ha, it was a really tough wait for sure. those golden eras are killer guitars! enjoy pickin em!
Ahhhh, That new guitar smell.
What a voice that guitar has.
I Like it .
Sounds like a 1960's Martin D18.
Thanks Thomas! It is a joy to play for sure. Real close to that vintage sound for such a young guitar.
This should sound considerably better than an average 60s D18.
Judging by the way you just kept playing you were enjoying your new axe!
Yeah, the whole world just falls away when I play it...still.
Hey Dan, I've watched your video 3 times now. It sounds really sweet and very nice playing on your part. Maybe you could do a comparison with your Martin and your new Pre-War? I really have got itch to get a Model D too.
Hey, thanks for the kind words. I was just thinking about doing something like that! I’ll try to get to it soon.
26 months lol. and here I I’m bitching that it’s taking Ford a year to build my truck😜 enjoy the guitar. I took delivery of my Jimmy Edmonds Brazilian D 28 back in September loving it.
Ha ha. Those Edmonds are sweet, enjoy!
That's a helluva...knife!
Why, Thank You.
I have one of these Pre-War Mahogany D models for sale.
Just wait till you wear out your first set of strings! My friend has the International Herringbone model, and it is ridiculous. The notes are fat and round from the start, but give it a few weeks and it will be a different rig all together. Good on ya!
Thanks Steve, I actually received it about 5 weeks back, and you couldn’t be any more right. Just better and better all the time!
Congrats on your fine guitar? Was that "Hi dad in the morning" you were picking? Cool tune whatever it is.
Hi, James, that is right! One of my favorites. Thanks for checking it out!
Hi Dan. What a gorgeous guitar that you bought here. And a beautiful playing that corresponds well with your new beauty. Thanks for sharing. 🙏
I hope you're giving it a lot of playing time to unlock the potential of both of you 🙂 Unfortunately you did'nt post new videos the last year. Hope you keep up your great guitar work.
One nerdy question: Is the neck of your Pre-War Mod. D 1 11/16" nut to 2 3/16" saddle or 1 3/4" to 2 5/16"? I'm not sure from the video...and do you like the neck and playability?
Cheers
Hi! Thanks so much for the kind words. I am indeed playing this guitar nearly all the time! Hoping I can get back to making more videos with it soon. It is the modern taper so the 1&11/16ths:2&3/16ths. And I absolutely love it. Those guys know how to make a neck. Cheers!
@@Danspielmanmusic Thanks for your reply Dan. Sounds great that you're hopeful to make new videos. 👍 Regarding the neck I wonder if the more modern taper would work for me too. I have a Martin 00-15M with a 1 11/16th nut and that is suboptimal for my hands - but I think mainly due to its very thin MLO neck profile...so could probably feel different with a thicker 40's neckprofile?! And I have no experience with 2 5/16" bridge spacing for flatpicking and strumming. Unfortunately there's no dealer here in Germany to try out and play a Pre-War. Hope there'll be a dealer here in the near future too...
Have a nice day.
@@Lutze_en_voyage drop them a line- I’m sure they would help answer any questions. I wouldn’t classify the neck on my guitar as ‘slim’ by any means. Mass in all the right places. I almost had them do a custom shaped neck based after another guitar that I have and really like the neck on- I am so glad I let them do their thing, as now I like their neck better than my other guitar! Good luck to you!
@@Danspielmanmusic Yeah..that's what I'm going to do to write them. I could imagine that the neck isn't too slim because they call it a 40's profile on their page...so it should have more mass to it than the recent Martin Modified Low Oval. Cool..thanks Dan.
Have a pre-war 000-18 on order. 24 long months to wait....
At first it seems like it will never end, and then the last few months will really drag, but you will be so glad you did it! Good luck!
Hi Dan, so you mentioned that the guitar is very light, so I would imagine the wood that is used in making this guitar is quite special, is it like old forest wood? Every time I look at the guitar man it’s just gets more gorgeous every day! Thanks!
Honduran Mahogany back sides and neck. Torrefied (scientifically aged) Adirondack Spruce top and bracing.
@@Danspielmanmusic OK, thank you for explaining that to me. I really appreciate it, Dan! Scientifically age, very interesting!
Nice playing, nice guitar
Thanks, it sure is fun to play.
@@Danspielmanmusic Where is that company located?
@@shanejur Hillsborough, NC
@@Danspielmanmusic Right outside Durham?
very nice...You won't recognize the sound in about a week or two...It will become a monster...What strings and gauge did Pre-War install? How is the set up string heights and neck relief? Does that have forward or rear shifted bracing?
That’s for sure! This video was shot about 5 weeks ago and it has def opened up substantially . They sent it with EJ-17s (phos/bronze 13-56). I’ve since changed to Tony Rice Monels- which are great, but excited to try them all!
Relief wise it was marked as .010”, but it’s slightly less. Action was 3/32”- 2/32”. One of the best playing guitars I’ve ever touched! They absolutely nailed it. Also- forward shifted. Thanks Bill!
@@Danspielmanmusic Thank you Dan.. sounds like it was set up optimally and just where I set all my Martins. The Monels sound nice on Monels but you do lose some punch and volume and some EQ across the range. I prefer P.B. mediums on mine typically EJ17 and Martin MA550/MA550S but the Martin MA550T treated and D'Addario XS coated strings sound excellent for treated and coated strings but last 3-4X (or more) longer than non treated or non coated strings. I remember when Molly Tuttle first started playing her Pre-War D, she used D'Addario EXP (also a great coated and great sounding string but no longer made) and it sounded killer. I believe she now uses D'Addario XS. Listen to her D here when she used EXP17 th-cam.com/video/Etg152GcDgI/w-d-xo.html
What flat pick and thickness are you using? It sounds like it may be thin like a 1mm (.040" or so)
Hi Bill- It’s hard to be sure, as I’ve been experimenting with a few. I’m thinking this is either a modified Dunlop Americana 2.0 or a BC TD45.
Beautiful instrument. What's the first tune you played? Think I've heard Norman Blake play it but can't remember the name of it.
Thanks! The tune was High Dad in the Morning.
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Sounds nice, pretty much sounds like a Gibson J45 mohagany back and sides
Thanks for watching! Love those Gibsons as well.
Pre war guitars were heavy that's why they sounded so good. I had a 1977 Guild D50 weighed a ton but nothing on earth sounded better
Nice. This guitar is so light, it practically floats off my lap. I’d guess well south of 5lbs, though I haven’t weighed it.
Indeed, prewar Martin’s are famous for being light.
Which war does 1977 pre-date? 😅 The Gulf War? These guitars are based off of guitars from the mid to late 30s that Martin produced prior to the United State’s involvement in World War II
@@Tyler_Wilson I've played a few from the late 30's and they weigh a ton
Dan did you weigh it yet? I bet it weighs 4 lb or slightly under.. I have a Martin 1991 & 1993 D16H that are very light (3 lb 14 oz & 3 lb 12 oz) that sound like a 40's D18..Very very light resonant Martin..
I have not- will let you know when I do, but I think you’re in the ball park.
I might be looking to get a pre war guitar company Model D or Herringbone, is it worth the wait?
I would do it again. If you are looking for the 1&3/4 nut, D models do come for sale on the secondary market quite frequently. Mine has the modern taper which do not come up as often, which is why I waited. I also love that it was made for me. Good luck with your decision- I don’t think you could go wrong with either the D or HD!
@@Danspielmanmusic alright, thanks!
Brand? Type of wood on back / sides/ top? Tuners? Pricing? Where made?. Pick up or totally acoustic with no pick up? It’s nice to know all the specifics?
Pre-war Guitar Co. Hillsborough NC. Adi top Mahogany BS, waverly tuners, 5k, no pickup.
That thing looks like a house with strings attached to it... LOL but sounds great. Enjoy.
thanks! Sure do love it.
You are going to need an operation. To get that smile off your face! 😁
Ha, seriously. Still Smiling.... Thanks for tuning in!
If I order one now … (30 month wait) I plan on being good enough to own the thing . I’m ready to get one on order . I’m think the D18 type …. What’s the warmest and most woody , breathing Model ?
I don’t have much experience with the other dreads, but I would say warm and woody are good descriptions of this one, which is the Mahogany/D18. I don’t think you could possibly go wrong whichever way you choose, these guys are making magic in all shapes sizes and combinations. Best of luck with your build, and your wait, you won’t be disappointed.
@@Danspielmanmusic nice … my gut instinct is screaming Mahogany . I may just jump of this deep and order 👍
@@thelonglife5772 I’ll try to put some more examples of this one as we approach the one year milestone. Thanks for checking it out.
@@Danspielmanmusic I’m totally subscribed . Tone to the bone .
sounds awesome for its debut. do a one year video next year. New subscriber
What a great Idea, I'll make sure to do that. Thank you!
What brand is it?. I can't see the name on the headstock?
Hi Robert, its made by the Pre-War Guitar Co. out of Hillsborough, NC.
Where can I order one?
What fret wire did you get?
Standard nickel.
What “distress” level did you get?
Jleed989- This is a level one- it’s got really nice checking- but not much distressing- one of the cleanest examples I’ve seen.
@@Danspielmanmusic nice!
Not worried about not having 1 ¾ ???
Na, I don’t jive well with the wider spacing.
High dad in the morning.....
Good ear!
So after a year are you still happy with the purchase?
Couldn’t be happier. The guitar has just gotten better with time. I’ll try to put up another video with it soon!
@@Danspielmanmusic oh man that’s great to hear. I’ve jealously watched this video several times.
Do you guys no that the waiting period is a trick to sell guitars. The harder they make it to get the more people want to buy one. It must be good if you have to wait 26 months.
26 months? Dayam.
Yeah, it was a long wait, but worth every bit of it.
That looks like a Marlboro Martin🙄
It’s got more buzz than a beehive!🤦♂️
You do realize that right now is the WORST it will ever sound?
Ha, aint that the truth! Better every day
Bah bah bang bang ❗️🫧