Donner Rising G1: The Best $200 Acoustic You’ll Ever Play

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  • @jim3041
    @jim3041 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just ordered one using your link. Thanks Mark!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Jim. I really appreciate that. Let me know how it is when you get it. Thanks so much for supporting the channel. I sincerely appreciate everything. Mark

  • @jimcrowell5093
    @jimcrowell5093 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Might have to just pick one of these up thanks for the review Mark 👍

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Jim. This guitar is sincerely one of the biggest surprises since I started the channel.

  • @roachd
    @roachd 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love your unboxing Mark. More need to do it like you. Thanks for the review.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I try to do something silly each time. One time I just stood there trying to will myself to spontaneously combust. No such luck!

  • @AmandaTimes2023
    @AmandaTimes2023 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great review Mark, missed being on the chat today. Lots of potential with that guitar, well priced too.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Amanda. For sure. Thanks for always showing up. It doesn't go unnoticed and I do appreciate it. Take care and be well. Mark

  • @Knottypinesz
    @Knottypinesz 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Sounds great, Mark!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey! Thanks so much. I'm very happy with it. So much so that I'm playing it right now. Enjoy the rest of your week. Mark

  • @peteleoni9665
    @peteleoni9665 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Right to the point! Love it!!!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Pete. Thanks. I've learned through some pretty tough comments to try to economize my words. Perhaps none better than in this video th-cam.com/video/M0ncR5fCSEA/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=8MinuteAxe. The Donner really is a great sounding guitar. I have a Gibson, Breedlove, and 4 Taylors that are collecting dust. :) Take care and have a great weekend. Mark

  • @FarrellMcGovern
    @FarrellMcGovern หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice shout out to United Breaks Guitars. :-) Nice looking guitar. I am a big fan of Ovation guitars, and some of the people I have been playing ukulele with are big fans of Enya Carbon Fibre ukuleles. Great review.

  • @roberthudson9942
    @roberthudson9942 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Surprisingly great sound from such a small guitar

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Absolutely Robert. Really good and not just because it's $200. I like that compressed sound a lot.

  • @bobshomewoodshop7996
    @bobshomewoodshop7996 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Mark: I've been thinking about buying an inexpensive 6-string guitar to keep at my retail store because I have free time during the day and many times at night I'm too busy or too tired to practice. I certainly didn't want to leave my Gibson or Martin there. I trust your judgment, so I decided to order the Donner. I'll let you know what I think of it after I have had it a few days.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Bob. Definitely let me know. I love it. I'm playing it right now.

  • @carleubanks3386
    @carleubanks3386 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Donner. Donner? I'm shocked, but you're right. It looks great and sounds great. Really good review. Thank you, sir.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Carl. You know I don't get paid for these and usually give the stuff away. I don't even remember agreeing to have them send me the guitar but I have a Gibson, Taylors, Breedlove, and Cordoba sitting on the stand right now and I'm playing my Donner. Go figure.

    • @JRidgely
      @JRidgely 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@8MinuteAxeSounds like you won’t be giving this one away 😂

  • @tomg8888
    @tomg8888 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Does have a great sound.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      :). I'll send you those songs shortly.

  • @ffggddss
    @ffggddss 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Oh, how I wish I'd had one of those when I was first learning guitar, back in Fall '66!
    The Donner is better than the (cheap at that time, but good) $50 Harmony 6-string I borrowed from my college roommate, and in constant $$, cheaper!
    Fred

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fred. I will say that things didn't move a whole lot for about 15 years. Because in 81, when I was 10, I was looking at Harmony guitars in the Sears Catalog. I would stare for hours. The good old days. Everything is better now. Remember when Japanese made Squiers were $125.

  • @l4-5spinalfusionandlaminec45
    @l4-5spinalfusionandlaminec45 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Cool guitar! Looks durable.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The back sides and neck are all wood but it's the top we all seem to pick on and that part is super durable. Apparently there are several kinds of Carbon Fiber and this one is fabric which I guess is of higher quality.

  • @jonneet2126
    @jonneet2126 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your fine playing, and this cool guitar sound great!

  • @packerjetmin4
    @packerjetmin4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its a thing of beauty so had to order one

  • @Ozwolfie
    @Ozwolfie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love unique looking guitars. Especially if they sound as good as they look. 👍👍👍

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This one is unique for sure and a real steal. I think this the Algonquin and the Sire are three of the best value guitars I've played. Thanks so much. Mark

  • @TheVitalEdge
    @TheVitalEdge 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We can always count on you, Mark, to bring us timely, topical and innovative new gear - (as well as some great 12 string sounds!) And you got me at a "really good $200 carbon fiber guitar". I've already ordered one! Looks like fun! One question: the brown colored guitar says it's 3K Pure Carbon Fiber and the black colored one says it's 4K Pure Carbon Fiber...What's the difference? Thanks for all the work you put into your informative videos!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Richard. I'm always sincere but this one is a true gem. The last four I've chosen to do are all home runs: Enya, Sire, Mackenzie and Marr, and this Donner. I can't recommend each of them enough.

    • @TheVitalEdge
      @TheVitalEdge 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@8MinuteAxe Mark! You’re feeding my GAS! (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome) Years ago I got two Mackenzie & Marr the Algonquin 12 and the Baby Boat parlor guitar (love it!). From your recommendations , I have the Enya Go Sonic and the Donner G1 is arriving tomorrow. I can’t wait to play it. I have a Reverend Rocco for 20 years now and I’m still saving up for the Reverend Airwave 12. I’m tempted by the Sire from your informative video. Thanks for your valued opinions. Cheers!

  • @sandrataylor51
    @sandrataylor51 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Sorry that I couldn't make the live show and get on the chat Mark but it looks like a nice guitar and sounds good, hope to catch you on the next one 🎸🎸🎸🙂

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Sandra. As always, thank you so much for your time and amazing support. I hope you're having an awesome week. Mark

  • @rossgill7462
    @rossgill7462 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sounds great!! They need to make a 12 string version.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was just ruminating with another friend about how many we think a company would have to sell to make it worth it. 200, 500, 5000? I have no idea. I do know that there "ain't" much R and D anymore. LOL. Take care Ross. Always good to hear from you. Mark

  • @charlesmanthy9697
    @charlesmanthy9697 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Interesting, low end punch as you said! Wish the neck was CF as well.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Charles. Yeah, the low end is strong and the compressed sound gives it a punch for sure. That's actually a great word for it!

  • @wolfunplugged
    @wolfunplugged 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    this sounds really good! also I can't hear any intonation inaccuracies! seems like an excellent travelling guitar.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Wolf. It's funny. I use two tuners, one being a Peterson. I always tune up before I record and usually a couple of times during and I check myself constantly. Yet, almost every time when I get to the playback I'm slightly out. I mean very slightly, not enough for 99% of people to know but it sounds like you have an excellent ear. You'd notice. This guitar really is a winner. Thanks so much for your time. Know that it is appreciated very much. Mark

  • @yellowcat1310
    @yellowcat1310 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    nice little guitar. i like the size.

  • @bbradley4069
    @bbradley4069 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I played a carbon fiber several months back, and I must say, as strange as it might be, the Donner sounds better on you tube than the one I played in person.
    Of course, that could say more about my playing than the guitar😊

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The thing that really struck me about the Enya carbon fiber guitars is the resonance of the top. I mean the thing really vibrates. But I'll tell you, I really like this guitar. I'm playing it right now instead of many other options that cost many times more. Thanks so much for watching. I sincerely appreciate it. Mark

  • @Metro_Gnome
    @Metro_Gnome หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have this. I put tommy e strings on it…so good

  • @roberthudson9942
    @roberthudson9942 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just bought a Martin D10jr for traveling but that one makes more sense

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Robert. I think that it all depends on what we call traveling these days, right? Cruise cabin, as small as possible. Family trip, just get to the trunk with the full sized guitar before anybody else puts their crap in...

  • @peterpedersen1641
    @peterpedersen1641 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Mike. Interesting guitar. As you know, I play mostly vintage gear, J 200 Gibson, Martins, etc. This would be interesting to try out. You invented this strap lock? Very cool. Good luck with that. I'd like to give it a try, now I am playing with a band, bass and guitar, and have to switch some. Anyway, good video. Keep up the good work.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Peter. Yeah, the Rok-Lok. It's been the 2nd best selling strap lock since it was introduced. I'm outselling Schaller by almost 2 to 1. Can't compete with #1, a $2.99 thing from D'Addario. Six months ago when I ordered 25k sets I thought that if it didn't last me to Christmas, it would be a good problem to have (and I thought there was no way in hell I would be even close to running out). Now, that's my reality. It's not a good problem to have. It's just a problem. LOL. Should re-up by December 1. It took three years to bring to market. Low hanging fruit. When I said to my engineer "I can't believe nobody came up with this already". He said "millions of people invent things everyday, the difference is that you called me." Anyway, If you told me 5 years ago that I would be at the peak of my career as a youtuber and an inventor I would have said you were nuts and bet the world against it. Regarding vintage gear, I love the history and at times the quality is amazing (although I can't afford $15k for a guitar) but I'll tell you what, technology is also amazing. And it's nice not to have to replace frets or have bridges come unglued or humidity terrorize my guitar. I was wondering why my 90 tele and my 88 Les Paul were the only guitars that needed fret jobs (I played the tele quite a bit but not the LP). It's because they're the only guitars I own that are pre 2015. Now, this guitar sounds great for a $200 guitar. Great for even a $500 guitar but it's not an 814 or D28. I just sold my j45. It reminds me a lot of that, but doesn't have the mids and lows like a big bodied Gibby.

  • @jim3041
    @jim3041 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great review Mark. That looks like a cool little guitar!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It really is. I love it. Great compressed sound and so easy to record with.

  • @JSmith-mu3fq
    @JSmith-mu3fq 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Sounds really good You're making that guitar sound great! Do you know what gauge strings it came with?

  • @salvadorsepulveda6415
    @salvadorsepulveda6415 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hope all is well, Happy Thanksgiving 🎉

  • @akroncroff
    @akroncroff หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ordered it and couldn’t get it to stop buzzing. Love the design and really wanted to love it but I’d adjust it and by the end of the song, it was buzzing again. Returning.

  • @CthulhuInc
    @CthulhuInc 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    cheers, mark - bit under the weather, so it's a short comment today, sorry 😊

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That sucks brother. I hope two days later and you're back to 100%. Take care and be well. Mark

  • @blakewilliams3702
    @blakewilliams3702 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Great full sound on the cowboy chords. What gauge strings do you have on it? I know you’ve likely changed them twice by now.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Blake. Normally I would have but when I review stuff I'm really careful to play the guitar as is unless there's an issue. They are getting old now though. I may change them right now actually.

    • @JSmith-mu3fq
      @JSmith-mu3fq 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      What gauge came stock?​@@8MinuteAxe

  • @belovephotos8286
    @belovephotos8286 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds good! Thank you fir your review! By the way what strings on it, original?
    I bought for my 6yo son and they so hard for him. I think maybe Thomastik KF110 will be softer.

  • @karmicselling4252
    @karmicselling4252 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When is the 12 string version coming? I guess I could use Nashville tuning on the 6 string but a 12 string would be great.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thought about doing the same...and then I bought or acquired fifteen 12 string guitars instead. What happened. I'm hoping one of these companies will make one. As long as it's only one, it's reasonably priced, and it sounds great, I think I could move enough for them to make it worth it. Who knows. Maybe they need to sell 5000 to make it worth it. Did you see my video on Nashville tuning? NASHVILLE TUNED OR 12-STRING? th-cam.com/video/uZJzGuEGKGg/w-d-xo.html. Thanks so much. Have a great evening. I appreciate your time. Mark

  • @bsaj1
    @bsaj1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Missed again…am in USA ! Can you remove that plastic and access the interior? I doubt a tonewood electric unit could go inside though. What about the Donner travel guitars there are three now. Some great reviews and you can play with headphones not disturbing anyone?

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey! My wife bought me a Tonewood for Christmas. I returned it because it just wasn't something that I really wanted but if I recall correctly it should fit in the donner that would be interesting. Great idea. As far as the travel guitars go they offered to send me one of them. Since I don't do paid reviews and I don't like to do too many reviews I told him that I would be interested in a couple of months. I like Donner and I like the rep so I'll probably say yes to it. Thanks so much for your time. Mark

  • @thomaslopez4946
    @thomaslopez4946 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi, does you have the playlist you played?

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thomas. I read your reply 20 minutes ago and I went in there and I added everything. Sorry about that. I was down to the wire and forgot.

  • @KT4RAM
    @KT4RAM 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I no longer have a guitar after our recent flash flood of 4+ feet of water through our home during the hurricane. I checked the links on your Amazon affiliate links. Nice guitars. Maybe i will win one after they have our house restored so we can move back. I couldn't find your email to enter the contest.

  • @akroncroff
    @akroncroff หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mark, do you have an issue with neck dive on this guitar?

  • @dennisssnider
    @dennisssnider 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mark, I was not able to watch live. (sorry) Is there a place to try it out? I think I maybe headed for divorce court if I buy another guitar so I need to make sure it is a wise purchase. You know how many guitars you need? Just one more. Thanks for your honest and candor I really appreciate it.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Dennis. My wife has been really cool about all of the guitars. What tipped the scales in the other direction was the arrival of the table tennis training robot. I think I've missed the window of turning pro but I can put any basement hack away 11-0 with ease. I play ping pong much better than I play guitar. :)

  • @l4-5spinalfusionandlaminec45
    @l4-5spinalfusionandlaminec45 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Carbon fiber! Wow! Technology rules!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I said the same thing. The original isn't always better. Roger Moore was funny. He just had bad material to work with! lol.

  • @skaybaltimore
    @skaybaltimore 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    1. Thanks! (NOTE: I see that Donner is not listing this guitar on their site. Not sure why.)
    2. If you were to put a contact pickup on this guitar, which one would you choose. (I looked to see if Donner had an A-E version, but they don't even have THIS version on their site.)

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey man. I noticed the same thing. I'm not sure why. I know they just released it a couple of weeks ago and according to Lucas, the guy that I talk to there, they've been selling like crazy. The link in my description (it's not an affiliate link, the guy from Donner gets a bonus each time one sells) now has it for $189. I believe they debuted at $219. I sell my strap lock through Amazon and I'm sure it has something to do with Amazon's pricing algorithm. I don't pay attention to it since my margins are razor thin to begin with. I've been looking for a good pickup that won't break the bank. Not exactly a pickup and not cheap but Tonewood is about to finish their Tonewood 2 kickstarter campaign. It looks like they've done a great job improving it. I really appreciate you checking out the video. Take care and have a great week. Mark

    • @skaybaltimore
      @skaybaltimore 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@8MinuteAxe Thanks for your response. As an update, I did order the guitar from Amazon, along with the previous incarnation of the Schaller Oyster contact mic. I'm excited to hear what it sounds like. (As far as them not being listed on their site it might have to do with selling out so quickly.)

    • @lawrencegenereux8567
      @lawrencegenereux8567 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I put a wireless saxophone mic in the sound hole, and it sounds great. Volume is limited due to it being a live mic, but the tone is true to the guitar's acoustic sound. This might work for you.

    • @skaybaltimore
      @skaybaltimore หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lawrencegenereux8567 Thanks. I got the german-made Schaller Pearl and it sounds really authentic. But I'm interested in that wireless sax mic. You sound happy with yours, may I ask which one you are using?

    • @lawrencegenereux8567
      @lawrencegenereux8567 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@skaybaltimore I've had that microphone for a long time, so unfortunately, it's no longer available. But any microphone from Amazon that is in the $35 to $60 price range should do the job. All of those wireless sax microphones in that price range are internally very generic, so I don't think you'll find any real difference in the sound or the function.
      Actually, I do like that microphone very much. It sounds really good with the guitar, but that was not its original purpose. I bought that microphone years ago to amplify a bass harmonica. It actually does that very well too.

  • @lawrencegenereux8567
    @lawrencegenereux8567 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unfortunately that microphone has been in my position for a long time and is no longer available. But internally all of those microphones are very generic, so any wireless saxophone microphone from Amazon that falls in the $35 to $60 price range should do the job equally as well. Of course, spending more money wouldn't be detrimental, but I've had great success with a microphone in that price range.
    Actually, I really do like the microphone and how well it performs with the guitar. Originally however, that microphone was purchased to amplify a bass harmonica. It even does that very well.

  • @sgblues4238
    @sgblues4238 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bought a Donner ukulele and the fret ends were so sharp it was unplayable. I quickly returned it.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These frets are perfect. Not only cut properly but rounded and smooth. Another company asked me to do a review. I said yes because it's a $1500 guitar and I was certain it would be great. The fret ends were terrible. Even the roasted neck didn't help. A local guy was going to work on it for me but I just sent it back. I don't want to do endorse anything that's not 100% something I would play regularly. I don't do paid reviews but the channel is getting to the point where I can command between $600 and $850 for a video so now I'm wondering how much a company will pay me to tell the truth period. Probably won't get much repeat business. LOL. Thanks so much for watching. I do appreciate and value your time. Mark

  • @sgblues4238
    @sgblues4238 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    If the neck is wood and the back and sides are wood, there’s no way that guitar withstands 170 degrees. I can believe those claims on an all carbon fiber guitar.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I baked it in the oven with roma tomatoes, basil, and fresh mozzarella. And now it's covered in s--t. LOL. I agree that any long term exposure to even 110 is going to be murder on it. We'll see. Nobody can neglect a guitar like me! :)

  • @Bixll09
    @Bixll09 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As for tossing it in the belly of an airplane...... The only carbon fiber part is the top. The neck is just as fragile as any wooden guitar.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      LOL. You must have skipped forward (no worries, I do it all the time). You took my appeal to any guitar company to come up with the ultimate travel guitar out of context. The guitar I propose is made of an element not yet discovered. :)

    • @sandrataylor51
      @sandrataylor51 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@8MinuteAxe You need to invent Markodium, stronger than steel, lighter than titanium Mark 🙂