Acoustic Tone Woods: Why it matters!
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Published 2022-04-12
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All Comments (21)
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Now, that's how transition should always be made when comparing guitar tones! No talking, no pointing, no pause in between. Perfection.
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I’ve been playing guitar for almost 40 years, and this two-part series on the sound variables of acoustic guitars based on body shapes and wood types is one of the most comprehensive-and fascinating- dissertations I’ve ever seen. Bravo to you and Pepijn on this Master Class. We’re all smarter for having seen this. Thank you!!
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I’m a long time subscriber and you asked for comments about tone-woods. Ok,I’m a 60 year old wood nerd working for the oldest American acoustic guitar manufacturer….Nazareth Pa. Wood is my life. I’ve tested so many variations including torrefied tops, hide glue, Adirondack, European spruce, Brazilian rosewood, etc. Too much to type so if you want to chat, I’d be honored. I’ve been watching your channel for a few years. Thanks, MJ
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You're the Bob Ross of the guitar community Paul. Your videos are always such a joy to watch! And I've been watching for years, so that says a lot!
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Paul, this video and the last are so useful and informative, but also a testament to your consistency as a player. That first rosewood to mahogany comparison sounded more like an EQ shift than a guitar change - incredible!
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Adirondack spruce top + rosewood back was my favorite sound. Really nice balance across the frequency spectrum to my ears.
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1:55 Adirondack rosewood(DS) 2:01 Adirondack mahogany(DS) Harmony 2:45 Adirondack mahogany(00) 2:53 Adirondack rosewood(00) Strumming 3:10 Adirondack mahogany(DS) 3:22 Adirondack rosewood(DS) Strumming 6:14 European spruce mahogany(GA) 6:21 European spruce rosewood(GA) 6:28 European spruce maple(GA) 8:22 European spruce mahogany(GA) 8:30 8:18 European spruce rosewood(GA) 8:33 8:14 European spruce maple(GA) 8:26
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Man, I wish I had this video available when I was buying an acoustic guitar about two years ago. There were always comparisons, but rarely with the same body style and top. So well done Paul, you are helping thousands of guitarists around the world make one of the hardest decisions there is about buying an acoustic guitar!
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Unbelievable how well these guys are speaking a second language. I'm born and raised in New Zealand and they're more fluent in English than I am! Great content!
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Love how you go so in depth with this!
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What a rare opportunity! Thanks to you both for putting this together. A lot of work, a lot of planning, and executed so well.
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Great video. Even two guitars built the exact same will sound different. This is the beauty of it! Knowing your guitar is the only one with a certain sound.
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This is the best buyers guide for an acoustic guitar. You really need these seamless transitions to hear an understand the differences between the types of wood.
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Absolutely wonderful episode, it was great to see the exact same guitar with the important wood variations! This is something that every acoustic guitar player should see! Thanks to you and Pepijn't for educating us!
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This is a wonderfully instructive and illuminating exercise. Paul Davids is among the most approachable, intimate and understanding guitar experts out there. His videos are always enlightening and replete with substantive information. This is no exception. Thank you, Paul, for your genius and for your wisdom! P.S. I'm partial to the rosewood back and sides, but twist my arm and mahogany is so calming and enchanting. Keep up the stellar work!
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So informative and definitive. I've always wondered about the differences between the types of tonewoods, and I can totally hear the tonal qualities myself as you described the sound. Really great audio recordings. I really learned a lot. Wonderful video, and really well done. Thank you for making this.
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What a good serie of videos man!!! While almost everybody is thinking about big brands or good looking colors, here We are learning about the really important thing: WOODS!!! Because that is what a guitar is at last, pieces of wood that will conditionate your sound. Thanks a lot guys, its great to hear people that knows so much about the topic. ❤️✨
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This really was a superb way of demonstrating the differences, and was also highly enjoyable to watch. Nice work!
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I stumbled upon this 2 part series today as I pick back up the guitar after a break focusing on piano and violin. These videos were so helpful and insightful! Thank thank you for the great explanations, playing, and transitions. This was amazing!
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This video is fabulous! Love Paul's soulful playing and Pepijn' t Hart's knowledge! Learned so much! Thanks for the quality content!!
