It's all about what works best for you. If it feels good, and gives you what you want from the guitar when you play it, that's what matters. Cheers, Joe! ✌️
Great video. I originally bought my first acoustic while in college, in the early 70’s. Somehow I have kept the guitar, a Washburn that followed me through life. Now in my retirement, I’m into guitars. I bought a nylon string, a cheap Cordoba on Amazon,…..somehow they sent me two of them. Basically they’re firewood but a guitar is an instrument that lives on many levels. Fast forward I bought a Taylor GS Mini simply based on travel. Then I bought a great Yamaha NTX5, wonderful instrument. Finally my guitar journey has led me to electricity and I bought a Fender Floyd Rose Stratocaster. I’m a type of person who jumps into the deep end of the pool and figures it out from there. Life is a journey. I’m thinking about a Les Paul.
A generous dollop of wisdom there, Joe. I would say too, that there is a pretty steep curve of diminishing returns with guitars. Perhaps, as in choosing a friend, pick a guitar that you can learn from, and grow old with.
Love this video!!! In 1970, I was 14 and I brought an Eko Ranger 12, with my dad signing the HP agreement and me working 3 paper rounds to pay for it! I still have it to this day and will never part with it!
I rescued a Ranger six 15 years ago from a nursing home after the owner had passed away! It needed a lot of work, but now plays really well!!!@@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons
Thanks Joe great topic ! Ive had a few acoustic guitars Martin Takamine Yamaha a couple of years ago on the recommendation of a friend I checked out a brand of guitar called Furch from The Czech Republic Wow! I now have two of these a Grand concert and an OO absolutely the best instruments I’ve ever played Thanks all the best John in Chelsea
Hey John, thanks for posting. I have actually heard of Furch, although never played one. I hear they are really good. I look forward to playing one sometime
The intro song ... Hard Time Blues by Lane Hardin is one of my favorite lessons from you, such a melodic slide up. Thanks for getting me started on guitar!
I love the sound of dreadnaughts, but I enjoy playing OO and short scale parlour guitars more as they are far more comfortable, to hold and I only play finger style.
Hello joe. Lovely Guitar. I have a takemane semi Acoustic Guitar in the G series Range and Like you said you can now buy a Guitar within a budget and still have a wonderful instrument. Thanks joe for sharing your story. Keep up the Good Work mate. Big shout from Liverpool 👍🙏👏👏👏
In about the year 2000 I bought second hand EG15. I’ve still got it had it set up by a luthier and it’s fantastic still ( although when I’m gigging note I use a Taylor 314ce.
Beautifully put! One of my aboustic guitar's top has taken the impression of my arm. I mean a curve on it. Is this normal? Edit: How does age work on a guitar?
That’s fine. I have the impression of your arm. It sounds like it’s just wear. Just the act of wood getting older and aging makes for a nicer sound like a fine wine Age as well with time without getting too technical. The other thing and perhaps the more important thing is that when a guitar is played it causes vibration of the top and this being done repeatedly over many years massively improves the sound.
I am quite interested in your collection. Please share it with us. The below is just my point of view, may not necessarily be the correct one. For those who cannot afford a high price tag guitar, try changing the strings, bridge pins and saddle. Strings can change the tone and feel of any guitar. You already demonstrated two brilliant string brands to us. I really liked the Rare one's sound. Sometimes a setup is also required. One of my older guitar had such a terrible action that I have up playing for a few years. Such things can be corrected. I wish I knew then. In other points I agree with you but I have never played a high end guitar ever. I curious to know what in your opinion marks a high end from a mid end? I like such sort of videos. Thanks.
As you say there are many things that could be done to improve a budget Guitar changing the note the bridge the strings and having somebody check the action or all things that can be done to improve the guitar. Everything that makes a high-end Guitar I mentioned in the video perhaps have another listen but essentially it’s down to the woods in the finish being the main things.
@@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons I'll give the video another watch then. I completely agree about the wood. I read somewhere that the top governs the sound more than the body. Is this true? Regardless I completely agree about the rosewood fretboard. It seemingly adds a depth to the notes. Thanks for the insight
It's all about what works best for you. If it feels good, and gives you what you want from the guitar when you play it, that's what matters. Cheers, Joe! ✌️
Very true
Recently bought myself a Takamine G series and I love it.
Great video. I originally bought my first acoustic while in college, in the early 70’s. Somehow I have kept the guitar, a Washburn that followed me through life. Now in my retirement, I’m into guitars. I bought a nylon string, a cheap Cordoba on Amazon,…..somehow they sent me two of them. Basically they’re firewood but a guitar is an instrument that lives on many levels. Fast forward I bought a Taylor GS Mini simply based on travel. Then I bought a great Yamaha NTX5, wonderful instrument. Finally my guitar journey has led me to electricity and I bought a Fender Floyd Rose Stratocaster. I’m a type of person who jumps into the deep end of the pool and figures it out from there. Life is a journey. I’m thinking about a Les Paul.
thanks for taking the time to post Jim and sharing your experiences one of my guitars was a washburn actually. All the best
A generous dollop of wisdom there, Joe. I would say too, that there is a pretty steep curve of diminishing returns with guitars. Perhaps, as in choosing a friend, pick a guitar that you can learn from, and grow old with.
Excellent advice Tom, thanks for posting
Love this video!!! In 1970, I was 14 and I brought an Eko Ranger 12, with my dad signing the HP agreement and me working 3 paper rounds to pay for it! I still have it to this day and will never part with it!
What a nice story, my big brother had an Eko, before I even thought about learning guitar
I rescued a Ranger six 15 years ago from a nursing home after the owner had passed away! It needed a lot of work, but now plays really well!!!@@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons
Thanks Joe great topic ! Ive had a few acoustic guitars Martin Takamine Yamaha
a couple of years ago on the recommendation of a friend I checked out a brand of guitar called Furch from The Czech Republic Wow! I now have two of these a Grand concert and an OO absolutely the best instruments I’ve ever played
Thanks all the best John in Chelsea
Hey John, thanks for posting. I have actually heard of Furch, although never played one. I hear they are really good. I look forward to playing one sometime
The intro song ... Hard Time Blues by Lane Hardin is one of my favorite lessons from you, such a melodic slide up. Thanks for getting me started on guitar!
And thanks for putting me on to “hard time blues” and everything else
I love the sound of dreadnaughts, but I enjoy playing OO and short scale parlour guitars more as they are far more comfortable, to hold and I only play finger style.
Hello joe. Lovely Guitar. I have a takemane semi Acoustic Guitar in the G series Range and Like you said you can now buy a Guitar within a budget and still have a wonderful instrument. Thanks joe for sharing your story. Keep up the Good Work mate. Big shout from Liverpool 👍🙏👏👏👏
Hi Neil, thanks for posting and sharing. All the best 👍
In about the year 2000 I bought second hand EG15. I’ve still got it had it set up by a luthier and it’s fantastic still ( although when I’m gigging note I use a Taylor 314ce.
"Comfort" is key, as well. A big dread may sound awesome but be too big for some people to comfortably play.
I love the Dread sound but being 5’6 with a pot belly and short thick arms it never worked for me, so I play an OM and it’s is perfect for me.
Good point Rene, thanks for posting
Beautifully put! One of my aboustic guitar's top has taken the impression of my arm. I mean a curve on it. Is this normal?
Edit: How does age work on a guitar?
That’s fine. I have the impression of your arm. It sounds like it’s just wear. Just the act of wood getting older and aging makes for a nicer sound like a fine wine Age as well with time without getting too technical. The other thing and perhaps the more important thing is that when a guitar is played it causes vibration of the top and this being done repeatedly over many years massively improves the sound.
@@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons Thanks, you saved me from worrying that the top might crack
@@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons The age related information is nice. It shows howuch we need to care for our instruments
I want to get a yamaha fs800t very nice guitar
Lovely guitars
I Have a teton acoustic it's ok plays nice
That’s what counts Kev
I am quite interested in your collection. Please share it with us.
The below is just my point of view, may not necessarily be the correct one.
For those who cannot afford a high price tag guitar, try changing the strings, bridge pins and saddle.
Strings can change the tone and feel of any guitar.
You already demonstrated two brilliant string brands to us. I really liked the Rare one's sound.
Sometimes a setup is also required. One of my older guitar had such a terrible action that I have up playing for a few years.
Such things can be corrected. I wish I knew then.
In other points I agree with you but I have never played a high end guitar ever.
I curious to know what in your opinion marks a high end from a mid end?
I like such sort of videos. Thanks.
As you say there are many things that could be done to improve a budget Guitar changing the note the bridge the strings and having somebody check the action or all things that can be done to improve the guitar. Everything that makes a high-end Guitar I mentioned in the video perhaps have another listen but essentially it’s down to the woods in the finish being the main things.
@@JoeMurphysGuitarlessons I'll give the video another watch then. I completely agree about the wood. I read somewhere that the top governs the sound more than the body. Is this true?
Regardless I completely agree about the rosewood fretboard. It seemingly adds a depth to the notes.
Thanks for the insight