I'm not gonna lie I have fallen in love with this thing. I have watched this video about 20 times now just to hear it. As a 16 year old guitarist I'm probably doubting that I will ever get enough money to buy one but damn, thats one hell of a unique sound.
I totally agree with you!....even though I'm 40+ years older than you...I think its over priced even though its probably one of the most unique guitars on earth...I love it, I want it, I cant afford it either, so what's the use of such a guitar when its not made of any rare timber, except punchy maple (which I believe low baritone notes need louder projection punch through as maple is reknowned for a tone-wood!)
saw / heard one of these last night locally. A very compelling sound. Instantly provocative of different moods. Can see be very inspiring writing tool for a wide range of music styles.
I played one of these at the factory when they first were being made. Truly a stunning guitar and as I'm working a bazillion hours of overtime right now, this one just hit my radar again to round out my taylor line up. Seriously, no offense to this fellow playing, but his finger style did no justice to the tonal qualities(I know, way limited in time). And as a writer, this instrument will be worth every penny to access new moods to music. Thank you for the feature.
Now this is a superb 8 string baritone...cant see why Taylor can't produce it as stock though instead of the very dull (and unattractive) sapelle and rosewood versions...Maple is the CORRECT choice for a Baritone in my view - to push those low tone forward...
I got a quote from Taylor for the exacts same guitar...picking myself up from the floor! Nothing more beautiful, nothing more expensive...can we at least run a raffle for this one Tony?????? please???
I love the stars, very reminiscent of the Everly Brothers jumbo J200 Gibsons!!... I love everthing about this guitar but a quote of $7000 AUD is excessive IMHO for the timbers are not rare or exotic, but just a nice combo and design features... I'd pay $4.5K maximum...
Ditto everyone below.... Tony, for the assumed high price does it come with the dog too for percussion backup?..nah it won't need it....absolutely beautiful, you should name the guitar after the dogs name, I would! ;)
You mean the mic? That's a standard position in professional recording. It's used because it's always going to sound good, and probably be better than any other spot. Sound radiates off the entire guitar, including the neck.
I tried this guitar in music store and it was beautiful. If money were no object I would buy it at the drop of a hat. The one I tried didn’t have the star inlays. I’m not a fan of the stars, in my opinion. They make the guitar look a child’s toy
I like the stars. Very Country/American. Except for the one on the headstock. Then again, it actually adds to the whole Country vibe even further. "Tastefully Distasteful". Lol
I must have watched this clip a million times!!!! Not kidding....this my super ideal timber for a Baritone....I drool over this guitar (nothing else like it in the world!)....But Taylor Guitars quoted me $7K for it, which is a terrible state of capitalism greed...cause maple is a very commonly available timber (not under threat) for acoustic guitars and necks for electric guitars...rosewood binding is also not endangered as its east Indian rosewood (almost every acoustic guitar is made from it) not rare and endangered Brazilian rosewood...so why the price Taylor Guitars?...cause no one else is doing it?....Look out soon, someone else will...I would expect to pay $4K AUD maximum for this guitar...Peter (Brisbane QLD AUS)
every one of our videos has a link in the description where you can buy. This particular guitar has SOLD, but we have a similar one in "ninja black" - acousticletter.com/shop/taylor-8-string-baritone-custom-black/
B -B (4 whole steps down from standard tuning EADGBE). You cannot tune a standard guitar like this cause the bridge will pull-off with heavier gauge strings these guitars need & the nut won't accommodate those thicker strings either & the scale-length is longer (neck length) & needs heavier bracing internally compared to a standard braced guitar. One could modify the nut of a 12 string guitar (which has stronger bracing but you'd still have a short neck & other problems with string spacing
That's not true. If you have a heavier gauge and tune down, the tension stays the same. 11s in E will feel like 12 in D and 13s in C or B. You can use a string tension calculator to find the ideal gauge for your tuning.
@@LoosegripGR and Diego Leon thanks for the notation on string tension - apology from me. So are you saying one could make a standard guitar into baritone with heavier strings and it wont lift the bridge?
What do you mean no preamp? To my knowledge a preamp is required to record it period... if there actually is a way to record without a preamp I would like to know:p Otherwise, what interface did you use?
Microphone you uneducated pickle! As well, you don't need an audio interface to record. You can substitute with a mixer or even an analog recorder that spit out CD's, tapes, etc.
It is standard tuning down a fourth, B E A D F# B, you may need heavier strings or a hybrid set to handle the low tuning, but with the standard scale length, the strings may feel a bit loose.
In looking close up I see this is a six string/course guitar. Or one could say a six string guitar in disguise. In other words nothing was done to expand the range of the instrument ,,, but doubled up a couple of strings in pairs to give the instrument a fuller sound. Which it does and is the obvious intent of the eight strings. No mention is made up front as to whether this '8 stringer' is an expanded range instrument or a fuller sounding instrument from doubled string pairs. Buyer beware!
Zepp57Gaming and Andrew T. Winchester - the star inlay pattern is reminiscent of the Everly Brothers star inlay Gibson J2000. I like them, but each to their own taste I concur :)
This might be a stupid thing to say and I know this vid is old but in my opinion I think it would sound a little better if it was a drednought body..because it would just a tad bit richer tone that's just my opinion tho;)
I absolutely disagree. I currently play a Grand Auditorium which produces such a balanced tone if you picked it up, you'd never go back to a Dreadnought again.
@@craigrichardellioott Who cares? Anyone with ears. There is more to mic positioning than following written instructions. What is not said when the 'point at 12th fret' advice is given is how critical the distance is to controlling the amount of proximity effect. This mic, though good, is simply positioned too close, giving too much lower mid/bass, i.e. a crap mic position. The mic position reflects the quality of the rest of this review, including the playing.
I'm not gonna lie I have fallen in love with this thing. I have watched this video about 20 times now just to hear it. As a 16 year old guitarist I'm probably doubting that I will ever get enough money to buy one but damn, thats one hell of a unique sound.
I totally agree with you!....even though I'm 40+ years older than you...I think its over priced even though its probably one of the most unique guitars on earth...I love it, I want it, I cant afford it either, so what's the use of such a guitar when its not made of any rare timber, except punchy maple (which I believe low baritone notes need louder projection punch through as maple is reknowned for a tone-wood!)
Alvarez has one of these that in my opinion sounds better than the Taylor and it’s about 500 bucks.
Non Custom is way less expensive
Other than the stars this thing is incredible
The stars reminds me of some slutty girls from the past
I'd love to have an acoustic baritone. Such a rich and unique sound!
wow... that guitar sounds amazing even on video... i cant imagine how wonderful it would sound in real life...
I love that, never heard an acoustic baritone before. Wish there was one in Scotland I could have a go of!
saw / heard one of these last night locally. A very compelling sound. Instantly provocative of different moods. Can see be very inspiring writing tool for a wide range of music styles.
Thanks for the awesome demo, guitar and playing both sounded great!!
I want one now sooo much,,I’ve got 3 6 string and 12 string,all now is an 8 string and it’ll complete
Until the next one! 9 string for the winn!!
Oh wow that sounds incredible!
I have a Taylor 8 Baritone, I love the freaking guitar
Absolutely love it! Great playing too! I think I would prefer this over a 12 string baritone. It sounds incredible when you played it. 1:43
Wonderful. Thanks for this and for playing over the sound hole. ;)
Beyond beautiful guitar........
I played one of these at the factory when they first were being made. Truly a stunning guitar and as I'm working a bazillion hours of overtime right now, this one just hit my radar again to round out my taylor line up.
Seriously, no offense to this fellow playing, but his finger style did no justice to the tonal qualities(I know, way limited in time). And as a writer, this instrument will be worth every penny to access new moods to music.
Thank you for the feature.
Now this is a superb 8 string baritone...cant see why Taylor can't produce it as stock though instead of the very dull (and unattractive) sapelle and rosewood versions...Maple is the CORRECT choice for a Baritone in my view - to push those low tone forward...
It has a very melancholic sound, i presume most baritones have this characteristic
Beautiful sound
Beautiful. Music...sounds HUGE like three in one
1 Baritone.
2. Six string acoustic
3. Twelve string
I got a quote from Taylor for the exacts same guitar...picking myself up from the floor! Nothing more beautiful, nothing more expensive...can we at least run a raffle for this one Tony?????? please???
I love the stars, very reminiscent of the Everly Brothers jumbo J200 Gibsons!!... I love everthing about this guitar but a quote of $7000 AUD is excessive IMHO for the timbers are not rare or exotic, but just a nice combo and design features... I'd pay $4.5K maximum...
my question is what string gauge would you buy for this? do any companies make a string set for an 8 string baritone?
Elixir Strings makes an Elixir Baritone 8 Strings Set.
great sound but what is the tuning
I think it's tuned to B.
B1, E2, A3, A2, D4, D3, F#3 & B3.
Sounds really good. How's it tuned?
Probably just like a 12 string guitar with the 2 extra strings. The D & G strings are probably an octave above.
You said it: Gorgeous! What tuning is it?
Standard!
@@KevinCastleMusic It's clearly tuned down a fourth....To B below E.....
Beautiful!
What is ur pfp?
Where shall I get that kind of guitar and how much it cost?
Is this guitar available to buy now?
Wow...that thing is rich sounding...
Ditto everyone below.... Tony, for the assumed high price does it come with the dog too for percussion backup?..nah it won't need it....absolutely beautiful, you should name the guitar after the dogs name, I would! ;)
Amazing.
In the middle of the fingerboard? What's the point?
You mean the mic? That's a standard position in professional recording. It's used because it's always going to sound good, and probably be better than any other spot. Sound radiates off the entire guitar, including the neck.
3:12 some guy whispered "nice" lol
Oh Damn! A Taylor I actually like
That’s what a guitar is supposed to sound like 💕💕💕
I tried this guitar in music store and it was beautiful. If money were no object I would buy it at the drop of a hat. The one I tried didn’t have the star inlays. I’m not a fan of the stars, in my opinion. They make the guitar look a child’s toy
I like the stars. Very Country/American. Except for the one on the headstock. Then again, it actually adds to the whole Country vibe even further. "Tastefully Distasteful". Lol
I must have watched this clip a million times!!!! Not kidding....this my super ideal timber for a Baritone....I drool over this guitar (nothing else like it in the world!)....But Taylor Guitars quoted me $7K for it, which is a terrible state of capitalism greed...cause maple is a very commonly available timber (not under threat) for acoustic guitars and necks for electric guitars...rosewood binding is also not endangered as its east Indian rosewood (almost every acoustic guitar is made from it) not rare and endangered Brazilian rosewood...so why the price Taylor Guitars?...cause no one else is doing it?....Look out soon, someone else will...I would expect to pay $4K AUD maximum for this guitar...Peter (Brisbane QLD AUS)
What song are you playing?
With those dual strings, I'm a have to use a rishii
Where do you even buy this?
every one of our videos has a link in the description where you can buy. This particular guitar has SOLD, but we have a similar one in "ninja black" - acousticletter.com/shop/taylor-8-string-baritone-custom-black/
It sounds like a 12 String Baritone Guitar with just the right about of Jangle.
B -B (4 whole steps down from standard tuning EADGBE). You cannot tune a standard guitar like this cause the bridge will pull-off with heavier gauge strings these guitars need & the nut won't accommodate those thicker strings either & the scale-length is longer (neck length) & needs heavier bracing internally compared to a standard braced guitar. One could modify the nut of a 12 string guitar (which has stronger bracing but you'd still have a short neck & other problems with string spacing
That's not true. If you have a heavier gauge and tune down, the tension stays the same. 11s in E will feel like 12 in D and 13s in C or B. You can use a string tension calculator to find the ideal gauge for your tuning.
@@LoosegripGR and Diego Leon thanks for the notation on string tension - apology from me. So are you saying one could make a standard guitar into baritone with heavier strings and it wont lift the bridge?
What do you mean no preamp? To my knowledge a preamp is required to record it period... if there actually is a way to record without a preamp I would like to know:p Otherwise, what interface did you use?
he uses microphone.. pre-amp that he meant was the guitar pre-amp, not the mic pre..
ah okay my bad lol
Microphone you uneducated pickle! As well, you don't need an audio interface to record. You can substitute with a mixer or even an analog recorder that spit out CD's, tapes, etc.
But does it djent?
good point
How to tune acousric guitar in bartion tune
It is standard tuning down a fourth, B E A D F# B, you may need heavier strings or a hybrid set to handle the low tuning, but with the standard scale length, the strings may feel a bit loose.
Take out the two big strings in the middle and you've got the half Nashville baritone tuning!!...
Could you review BABICZ Guitar ?
I can`t speak English. My English is funny...Sorry.
Does it Djent
the stars are such a turn off
Japhet Anciado I love the stars
In looking close up I see this is a six string/course guitar. Or one could say a six string guitar in disguise. In other words nothing was done to expand the range of the instrument ,,, but doubled up a couple of strings in pairs to give the instrument a fuller sound. Which it does and is the obvious intent of the eight strings.
No mention is made up front as to whether this '8 stringer' is an expanded range instrument or a fuller sounding instrument from doubled string pairs. Buyer beware!
you can see just from looking the fretboard that the scale is longer. A quick look online shows these as 27" scale
In other words, it doesn't djent like a REAL 8 string guitar?
I never hated a word as much "djent"
fernsemer I totally agree I thought it was gonna be some thicker strings behind the 6B..but it comes off as a rip-off 12 string..huh..!!
it is a baritone guitar though, so that has changed its frequency range.
Sounds like a Lunesta commercial soundtrack.
Sounds like two guitars playing!
Nice :)
oww yea great wow!!!!
Looks pretty interesting, but those inlays are hideous.
Zepp57Gaming and Andrew T. Winchester - the star inlay pattern is reminiscent of the Everly Brothers star inlay Gibson J2000. I like them, but each to their own taste I concur :)
Damn that sounds MINT!
Star inlays ! what! WHY !
This might be a stupid thing to say and I know this vid is old but in my opinion I think it would sound a little better if it was a drednought body..because it would just a tad bit richer tone that's just my opinion tho;)
I absolutely disagree. I currently play a Grand Auditorium which produces such a balanced tone if you picked it up, you'd never go back to a Dreadnought again.
Crap mic position
+Malc180s its pretty common to mic at the twelfth fret, it avoids making the low end too muddy, and for a baritone guitar, that might just happen
+Nick DeFeudis Music There was me thinking anyone with ears couldn't question this comment. I forget most people listen with their eyes.
+Malc180s this sentence is pretty unclear to me. Can you explain what you mean?
+Malc180s Dude. That is one of the most common and best mic positions for acoustic. But mic anyway you want. Who cares?
@@craigrichardellioott Who cares? Anyone with ears. There is more to mic positioning than following written instructions. What is not said when the 'point at 12th fret' advice is given is how critical the distance is to controlling the amount of proximity effect. This mic, though good, is simply positioned too close, giving too much lower mid/bass, i.e. a crap mic position.
The mic position reflects the quality of the rest of this review, including the playing.
yeah...and all yours for what........$4000?
lol he has no clue what to play on this guitar rather than C and G chords
Stars are horrific and it's out of tune otherwise I love it.
my question is what string gauge would you buy for this? do any companies make a string set for an 8 string baritone?
I too wish to know the answer to this.
elixer makes a set for it of 16's
.16-.70
@@jessschrader6084 perfect answer for me
But does it djent?