Sound Comparison: My Latest Guitar Builds
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- Happy accidents! The best and most humbling way of accepting one's flaws, which may well lead to progress. I think this is such an occasion.
Mic wise - I'm very silly! I do own a Stealth microphone from Aston too, which is an end address, and I just got them confused. This is an Aston Spirit. It's been a while since I've got the old recording gear out... maybe I could've gone without this particular happy accident. Sorry guys.
Subsequently, the sound waves are being bounced around a little bit and the sound isn't super pure. I'm noticing that it is for sure suffering in the environment of the workshop, free from acoustic panels and lots of open wall space capable of bouncing lots of sound waves. You can particularly hear this in the bass.
Leave a comment and we can all bully Hugo into letting me infiltrate his studio and record the Tyger guitar properly! Hope you can salvage something from this. If not, it was fun anyway and nice to introduce you to the guitars!
The walnut guitar is safely in it's new home, now, and it was as fun as I thought it was going to be to hand over the guitar to it's new home.
Catch you next time, let me know which guitar you prefer!
Daisy x
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Ms. Daisy, you don't give yourself enough credit with your playing. It needs to be said. Every time you have, it sounded amazing.
I agree. Luther's never have much regard for their own playing, ND players never have much regard for their set up work.
WOW the resonance is amazing so much harmonic information even unfretted
I also build, with a range of sizes on the same design -- I did that purposely, and not by the unfortunate accident of flawed files sent to the CNC guy. The smaller ones are always punchier, and the larger ones have a more voluminous sound, with more air and a lower resonant frequency. The sustain of your instruments is impressive. Love your videos, keep 'em coming!
Great video - I adore your honesty in this. I empathize with getting the wrong computer files. It’s so difficult to keep them sorted. Microphone placement and room acoustics -are so very challenging. Your excitement and ability to laugh at yourself reminds me of my 29 y/o daughter, Mary. Thanks.
I really enjoyed your comparison. I am just starting to learn, and I want to hear what's happening intelligently. stephen3073's observations will allow me to rehear this in a better way.
The flamed sycamore neck is a great contrast to the usual dark tones. Does the neck timber type effect the tone?
As for files, as an OCD I always name mine systematically and meaningfully so the contents are obvious. I also have a systematic folder naming routine. It just saves so much time later.
The guitars you make are absolutely beautiful. Your craftsmanship is impeccable! And you play amazing. I hope that you do make more TH-cam videos. I love watching them.
Sounds incredibly vibrant to my ear.
WOW! Raucous applause for Daisy and her creations! Both guitars sound magnificent. Super responsive, very even in balance from low to mid to high, great, colorful overtones developing, sustain is off the charts, and the clarity is pure and crystalline. And to think, as they accrue a bit of age and playing time, they will continue to sound more complex and colorful. It's a kind of alchemy, rendered in wood, and made into the most splendid musical sounds. If they sound this good right out of the starting gate, they will achieve the quality of legend in a very short time. It's also quite evident that your level of craft wisdom is highly advanced. And your aesthetic sensibilities are pure elegance. Daisy, you have greatness all over you!
The Welsh walnut back is insanely gorgeous. If it weren't on an instrument already, I'd be happy to frame that book matched pattern and hang it on my wall.
They are both very beautiful. The Tasmanian Tyger Myrtle is awesome. What a beautiful wood. Love seeing your passion for what you do. Keep it coming Daisy.
Wowzers! Those are two absolutely beautiful instruments. When you said about the walnut wood coming from the lady's hometown, I nearly lost it. Silly old fool that I am......
Daisy, I really enjoy your videos. The smaller guitar sounds more expressive and articulate. The large one is just so smooth. The sustain of both was amazing. Guitars are very personal. The love that goes into your work really shows. I'm sure she will be over the moon.
The contrast is most clearly pointed by the smaller Spanish guitar of the early baroque, by comparison with the huge Mexican beasts.
Beautiful woods used. That Welsh walnut is amazing.
Thank you for sharing all the 'Bob Ross' moments it adds a lot.
Both those guitars sounded fantastic.
Hugo....sounds like a great partnership and yes use his skills
Good Morning Daisy!! Always a joy to see you!
Your right hand technique when playing reveals your past life as an Elizabethan lutenist.
Of course, wonderful instruments!
I don't know much about harmonics or tone, but I can spot enthusiasm right off. If your instruments convey the quality of sound that you do in passion, there is no doubt as to the level of craftsmanship. Top shelf, I say.
Your instruments sound so beautiful and the sustain is just amazing!
I was missing videos from this channel. Brilliant, educational and amusing stuff Daisy. Glad to see things going very well indeed.
I think your comment about the "Swelling" of the sound is spot on with the larger instrument.
Amazing.
Your guitars ring like a bell.
I rarely run across a channel that immediately makes me sit up and want to binge watch all of the creators content.
I wish you many years of continuing success and happiness.
Oh my word what amazing instruments you make! The jigs weren’t mistakes you have just broadened your ‘catalogue’ and included more potential happy guitarists. To have a guitar like yours as a first guitar will be such a thrill! Well done.
I find your vids deeply inspiring. You have an artists sensibility with a masterful craftsman's skill. Could never afford one of your pieces, but damn they are beautiful.
The smaller guitar sounds so good! Love the matching colour of the Rosetta and the woods! I wouldn’t mind one myself!!!!
Very happy accident!!!👏👏
Daisy, my brother has a Martin D12-35 made in 1967. Every time I've heard him play it, it's become darker and more mellow. Have you ever made an instrument that just "wants' to play in a minor key? As if its "spirit" (like the Japanese say that everything has a kami or spirit) just WANTS to be bright and cheerful or dark and sorrowful?
Something to consider is reaching out to some of your clients that you've made guitars for and either record how they sound now with your own equipment or ask them to do the recording. I also suggest that you engage a sound/acoustic engineer and record the "signatures" of all the guitars you craft for future reference, i.e. measure and record the resonance of each sound box and plot the highs and lows of each resonant peak. Then if you so choose to do so, compare/contrast the initial recording of each guitar with how they age and how their resonance profile changes.
This might give you some further insight as to which woods have specific qualities as they age. The one thing about crafting with wood is nothing stays the same. Your pieces WILL change over time. It also might be interesting to see whether or not the oils in the human hands, the places your guitars travel to to be played, the humidity, and all other factors affect how a guitar ages (good and bad).
Oh, almost forgot. There are several videos on Stradivari violin construction and how they differ drastically from other violins that were contemporary with them. Specifically, the wood used to craft them was from the Little Ice Age causing the rings in the wood to be much narrower. Food for thought.
Still thankful that I subscribed to your channel. Keep up the wonderful work!
You young lady are absolutely amazing. What an amazing talent you have.
I'm just glad to know that I'm not the only one that stresses to the max on delivery days! Polish, polish, polish until the customer walks in the door.
Both guitars are absolutely stunning, both in looks, size and sounds, thank you for sharing your fantastic skills with us.😊
Wow, great work! Both guitars look and sound incredible. The smaller guitar has a delightful brightness to its tone, while the larger model has a profound depth.
I think your customer is going to be really happy with that smaller guitar. It sounds lovely.
Great work as always, I prefer the brightness of the smaller guitar. Shame we couldn’t see the reaction of the girlfriend receiving her gift guitar.
Holy crap! I didn't know there's a harmonic at the end of the fret board! I've played for 15+ years. Must be because I learned by ear without instruction. It has its pros and cons. Thank you Daisy, you're always great, funny too ;)
You have a wonderful self deprecating sense of humor; you don’t take yourself too seriously - you let your gorgeous instruments do the talking .
Daisy, I would love to learn more about what your thinking ,such as the term ‘attack’. What other thoughts you have would be a great insight into your mind. I love how you genuinely express your feelings:it’s a refreshing intimate moment of how you’re one of those amazing people I’m glad are here in this timeline but sadly will never have the pleasure of having a coffee with. Great videos.
Your guitars have an insane amount of sustain. NEVER heard such sustain on ANY guitar. And I've owned some top Martin and Taylor's along the way.
Since the mic placement for both tests is the same the comparison works… also, we’re getting a good sense of the indirect ambient sound which may even be preferable… I will often record acoustic instruments this way to prevent false colouration of close micing… acoustic instruments are usually best heard at a distance (which is part of their design) so close micing can lose the point of the entire sound palette of the instrument… in the studio I will often use a combination of close and distant mics and off axis placement… I will listen back to each one individually and blend according to the natural audible tone by ear… love your work by the way… such passion and so inspiring with gentle intelligence! Big fan…
The sustain is UNBELIEVABLE
They both sound fantastic.
For my own tastes and playing I like the softer attack on the big one, but the sustain and decay on the smaller one is gorgeous -- she rings like a perfectly cast bronze bell.
Both of those guitars are amazing Daisy! The sound and sustain on both are terrific! Well done and keep up the great work that you do. Would really enjoy hearing you play more often as well. Cheers! 👍👍🎸🎸💖💖
I love how your guitars ring/sustain. They are bright and happy
Always enjoy your contributions, but this was especially interesting. ‘Happy accidents’ happen all the time in hand-building a guitar. I’m just finishing an all Koa body OM-style guitar and ‘accidentally’ applied the same stain to the Mahogany neck. The difference between how it looks on Koa to Mahogany is stunning and strangely complimentary.
As a guitarist, singer/songwriter, and live sound and recording engineer, I'd love to see how Hugo approaches capturing an acoustic guitar performance on one of your instruments. It is always interesting to see how different people approach it.
Daisy, I think it's wonderful that you are so committed to your work and that you are looking for perfection. be proud of yourself! The best thing about this video is that you are moved by the great sound your guitar produces. That's called passion for your work! You are great!
So happy to see you back. I look forward to every build and you make no mistakes, only adjustments. I love the wood choices you use. Excellent work as always.
I like the up and down wave tone of the smaller one. Very resonant.
Bonsoir from Canada, Daisy! I am researching "the" sound I am after and I am about to commission a small jumbo guitar from a luthier friend of mine (hopefully for the end of this year, 2024). I applaud this presentation of yours as the microphone picked up the nuances of one guitar size versus the other. I am a dreadnought guy (Larrivée, Martin and a sole Gibson J-45 "sustainable" in the mix), so I am partial to the sound of your bigger one... That was the one with the funky harmonic amplication, right? Anyway, merci so much for making us appreciate a luthier's dedication to his or her craft. Play on, everyone, no matter where your particular musical taste lies... Au revoir!
As far as I can tell, the big one sounds like it has more body (derrr right?) and the smaller one while less body, it isn't lacking, an it sounds slightly brighter. Really, they both sound great.
I'm really impressed at how you rolled with the mistakes, and well, making two mistakes in a row is the kind of thing I'd do tbh.
You make great work, no reason to be embarrassed.
The light marble on the walnut back, floating into the neck is really beautiful!
Daisy: Both guitars are beautiful; beautiful workmanship (make that workwomanship); with beautiful, very resonant sound. The larger one sounds "warmer', with the bass coming through (to my ears) a little more. And as you noted, it is louder. I imagine for many people it sounds more like what they expect a guitar to sound like and, thus, may be preferred. The smaller one is "brighter", "livelier", and has a beautiful tone, too. I'm sure a lot of people would prefer it. Without the side-by-side comparison most people probably wouldn't notice anything different or lacking about its sound. As with most things it comes down to individual taste/preference. And, yes, learning/understanding more is always good, so Hugo should provide you some mic information/coaching. :-)
You my dear could never ever be an idiot, the blueprint gremlins causing chaos
They're both gorgeous and sound wonderful. I really love the figuring on that sycamore neck and also on the walnut back. So I'd have to give the win to the little one, but if I were the client, I'd be thrilled with either one for sure. 😊
Wonderful resonance on both. I know which I prefer. Bot that doesn't matter as long as the recipient enjoys her new instrument.
That sounds beautiful. Thanks, Daisy.
Fantastic to watch the artist playing and enjoying what she has built. I really enjoyed this. Watching someone use a knife I've made, or read a story I've written, doesn't quite compare to the look on your face as you make music with what you've crafted. Inspirational, Ma'am.
Both are beautiful guitars. I am drawn more to the smaller one. I love the flamed sycamore neck and head plate. Great job!!! You're not an idiot. You made a few honest mistakes and made the best of it.
Daisy, you have a winner there, you are very talented. Cheers!
actually the position of the mike may be right for an instrument. This way the sound ins’t being blasted straight at the microphone. Give it a test, microphone pointed directly at the guitar, and thenpointed straight up. Listen and pick the way you like best. Definitely enjoyed this video, and enjoy when you make them. And you don’t need to calm down, love you enthusiasm.
Thank you for sharing the sound comparison. The sustain in both instruments is outstanding. Very lovely.
Geez. Listen to the warmth, projection, sustain, and amazing harmonics!! Absolute masterpiece!!
I love seeing your excitement over these creations, these children, of yours. Even when a mistake makes them smaller or larger than intended, the results can be very satisfying. These two certainly look and sound beautiful.
Wow! The larger bodied one is BEAST! And Ms Daisy, you have an interesting right-hand picking style - in that you appear NOT to use your index finger. Love your work. Best Wishes from Pennsylvania!
was going to comment the same thing. Noticed this in another video as well. Not sure if she's using the index finger to help in muting which is an interesting method...
Both sounded good. I'm a big dude, but I'm starting to appreciate small guitars more and more. Looking forward to your next happy accident!
To my untrained ear they both have wonderful sound. When it comes down to it what fits the layer signifies more. I love the significance of the walnut back.
It is amazing that you are a modern day Luthier! I look forward to more of your spectacular work!!!
I was surprised at the sound brightness and sustain of the smaller guitar but I'd gladly take either of them with profound pleasure! You're a Gem!!
as many say...exceptional resonance and sustain....and gorgeous...guitars too. Cheers from WV-USA.
I love the little one the way it sounds and the over all look
Amazing resonance and the sustain, well it is incredible!
The larger guitar reminded me a bit of a Japanese built Epiphone Texan I had back in the '70s but yours is deeper and richer. (everyone complemented the sound on that guitar too) I really loved the sweetness of the smaller guitar as is befitting a lady. Small guitar but not weak sounding. Of the two I like the smaller one the best.
So many people discount the sapwood on walnut. You did a fantastic job integrating it into the look. Love it.
The harmonics …..phenomenal.. love them both. The swelling … my God you make beautiful instruments.
They both have amazing clarity, though I prefer the shape of the smaller of the two…it’s almost like a hybrid pallor guitar.
Your instruments are exquisite.
Btw, Hugo should give you a recording lesson in his studio.
Another fun video! Thank you.
That's a beautiful sound you've created with that guitar Daisy. Someone's going to be a very proud owner let's hope they create some music that does justice to your creativity.
Well, it that is where accidents lead you, you should welcome them. Two fabulous equally desirable guitars. I guess that since my preference is for smaller bodies I would be looking at the powerful Lady, as you put it. The Welsh Walnut is a definite draw. And would I love to have been at that dinner! Must have been very rewarding for you Daisy. Love your work, oh and your unique Rosette design is Fab.
Wow. They both sound amazing!
I've been watching and enjoying for a year, or more but don't think I've actually heard the results of your work before ('cept maybe a uke?). Crisp, clean, tonally beautiful and just wonderful sustain.
Beautiful wood, beautifully wrought, And the home grown walnut for the Welsh lass? Utterly priceless. Look forward to hearing how that delivery goes. I'm tearing up just thinking about it, lol.
Fascinating how just hearing the drone resonance of each guitar immediately changed the way I sang a song I'm learning. Even though the melody remained basically the same, I was making a clearer sound and new notes came in certain key places, which improved the phrasing. So, thank you for this video about sound.
You should add the larger model to your catalog. It sounds marvelous!
Your guitars are so sonically articulate, even a low quality microphone will pick up the ultra harmonics that ring out along with the sub octave resonances as the sustain fades. In your case, even a typical Sure SM- 58 bar mic could do it but it comes down to taste and application. Of course I know straight away that your guitars would require vintage AKG C 12s or Telefunkens or Neumann U-87s into silky Neve preamps in a proper studio. that's just one suggestion. Your guitars paint balanced sound so well there is no wrong way to do mic placement but picking or strumming can cause unwanted string spank if a directional microphone is too close, I can also suggest AKG C 414s that have polar patterns you can experiment with. I like to record the sound of the air going past the microphone instead of straight in, again it comes down to taste and art. Angling the mics a bit gives more air and space and dimension, but a guitar like yours would bring out the accuracy in any microphone.
I don't play guitar, and never plan on building one, but I love your channel. I think both guitars are awesome!
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Beautiful back.
11:20 this gives me goosebumps plus tearing up a bit. The overtones are amazing. Wow 😳... The sustain is impressive.
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Awesome close up!
Beautiful work!
Very nice work Daisy.
Another engaging video, Daisy. I too like to listen to strummed harmonics ring across as many strings as possible, depending on the tuning, and listen for the overtones to come out - notes that haven't been played can be heard arising from the interaction of the vibrations. Accurate tuning is needed for that to happen in the most effective way, of course.
Young lady you are amazing anyone who is blessed to own and play one of your quitars will be truly grateful ❤
Both of those guitars sound fantastic. You have an amazing ability to play complex cords that showcase the guitar's ability. I was taken by the ability of both guitars harmonic intonations to be so accurate without complex bridge structures. I would love to have either of these guitars.
As far as the microphone issues, please just spend two or three hours researching their physical structures because that will push you over the edge to more greatness on TH-cam. I know that those things aren't you're main goal, but it will help you in the long run. Having a condenser diaphragm mike pointed the way you had it will cancel out a large part of the signal. Both sides of the sensor are getting the same air pressure at the same time. It's going to cancel out the sound because the diaphragm isn't going to move much. I'm not trying to be negative but trying to give some constructive feedback. Yes you did pick the correct mic for an acoustic guitar. It's very sensitive at the low end and most have a great range of pressure at the high end.
Hi ! Your guitars are both incredible, as usual. I prefer the big one but both are interesting in a way.
Thank you for sharing your smile and your great woodworking! ❤
I liked both, but actually the small one was my favourite, if only just for the surprise element of the clear trebles! And again, the stories and origins of the ideas for the guitars and the materials just make that fifth element that make each unique and invaluable.
You are amazingly talented. Make more videos. 🥰great storytelling. A delightful little lady. 🤗
Incredible craftmanship - seriously amazing works of art. Both guitars sounded amazing with outstanding sustain. To my ear, through the recording, I preferred the smaller body and there was something unique about the top and bottom sounds too. The new owners are incredibly lucky ! Would love to hear how it turns out and I look forward to seeing what else you have in store.
Love this!! 😂 thanks for sharing 👍
Both guitars are absolutely gorgeous!! Love that pink too!
Hi Daisy. Love your videos 😊. In my very limited experience, heavy guitars can give lots of loudness/sustain. Jumbos and dreadnoughts are often good for low bass register. Both of your guitars sound amazing, even with dodgy mic placement 😂
Beautiful guitars.
I love the design and wood choice.
Just wow !!!
YOU DON'T GIVE yourself enough credit for your amazing talent Daisy.
It is great that you tend and like laughing at yourself, that's a good thing (I'm wishing more people had that). At the end if the day, laughing and poking merciless fun at yourself aside -- what you do, you do fantastically, it's where engineering and art collide. It makes the end product a real tangible force of nature.
CONGRATULATIONS.. my dear, you have something special; keep it, nurture it. (I know about these things, I used to be an industrial model maker, same things apply.)
As for the two guitars: both models ring, the larger one rings more powerfully, so in that sense maybe size does matter.
Yet I think both sizes have purpose, depending on use, application, and surrounding environment. And I can also easily imagine the proper size designed model would bridge the gap rather nicely; thats just physics. Happy accidents.. kudos girl! You rock!
Your instruments are not only works of art they have the such clear rich tone that you feel in your soul.
Small one sounds really sweet but the big one has as expected more of everything. Proportions of the bigger one are fantastic.
The sustain on the guitars is amazing!
The small one I adore! The sound n tone focus is just perfect! But I'd want the larger one as well!
I really love these guitars. It's sound is incredible. I love it.
I live faraway just watching you build up guitars. love from Cambodia....
Love your walnut back and that amazing sound! Being a wood turner I notice how woods complement each other - the small one is defiantly a show piece. Thank you for sharing, (We just found the video)!!!🌹🌹
It's easy to tell when you're passionate about something because your wpm almost doubles. I admire all your talents.Delightful playing to boot.