Yamaha SLG200N vs Godin | Silent Guitar Battle 🎸🌈

Hi guitar friends and welcome to this epic guitar battle, as promised..
Let me know your thoughts about these axes ⬇️
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Yasmina
2:47 Mombasa
4:03 Setup
4:53 Musical Sound Test
6:18 Nerd Sound Test
7:16 My Thoughts
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Gear:
Yamaha SLG200N NT
Godin Grand Concert Duet Ambiance
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8
Strymon BigSky Plugin
Valhalla Reverb
Aston Microfones Origin
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#godinguitars #yamahaguitars #strymonbigsky

[@tgsiii2179]

First off.....very nice playing, I enjoyed that a lot..... But for my personal opinions of these guitars, I currently own both. I acquired the Yamaha SLG200N first, and only because I wasn't fully happy with it did I look into a Godin. Both SOUND great.....it's other factors that make a difference for me. The Yamaha has a traditional FLAT fingerboard. I play a lot of chords higher up the neck, and the intonation of the Yamaha is very imprecise up there. Even after having a compensated saddle made, exact tuning isn't possible. The controls on the Yamaha are a bit more difficult to access, especially since I use a pick. I like the onboard tuner and effects on the Yamaha. The Godin (I opted for the Multiac Encore model, so no multi-pin synth capabilities) was about $1300. I use a D'Addarrio Micro tuner on it, and my Fishman amp has reverb and chorus, so I still have those effects. The fingerboard is slightly radiused, making it a little easier to play. The intonation on the Godin is almost perfect, with no set-up needed from the factory. The controls on the Godin are much easier to use. So, the "playability" (which I know is subjective) is much better on the Godin......the intonation (which is critical to me) is much better on the Godin. The price is higher on the Godin.....I paid about $700 for the Yamaha, used but new condition, opposed to $1300 for the Godin.....but for gigging, being comfortable AND in tune is absolutely necessary for me. I love the unique appearance of the Yamaha, but not enough to sacrifice quality. In short......my Yamaha SLG200N is now for sale, the Godin Multiac Encore Nylon is a "keeper". Thanks for posting this.

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks for sharing this man, I can relate a lot to it 👏

[@alexz2643]

I fully agree with you. I own Godin Multiac ACS SA Nylon and Yamaha SLG200N. I think the Godin is more comfortable guitar. The intonation is perfect and it sounds more brighter than the Yamaha. I also don't like the flat fingerboard on Yamaha and I want to sell it.

[@ExpatZ266]

I'm not have any intonation problems on my SLG200S, perfection to the last fret. I usually just pick one of the fundamental harmonics to tune with to eliminate finger pushing error and it is spot on top to bottom on every fret. Guess I got lucky with my bridge. That said have a competent luthier replace the bridge with a good solid bone filed properly to compensate and it'll be gold I am sure. Never had a guitar I haven't had to tweak in some way over my last 53 years playing but my Yamaha is so close to spot on I can just live with it happily. I'm adding a couple of Lollars to it after Xmas, gold foil neck and Johnny Smith bridge, so I can use it as my main guitar performing in a prog fusion band, I think it may become my main guitar once that is finished.

[@yagoso1]

Godin is better

[@guitarintune408]

​@@ExpatZ266have you tried the nylon? Steel string has more accurate intonation than the nylon. Most of the time the saddle is also compensated or angled. For Nylon, SLG200N i also experience intonation problems even after several attempts on truss rod adjustments.

[@billylim1654]

Great comparison of two popular electric nylon guitars. Solid review. Thanks!

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you so much for your comment Billy!

[@rafaelvicentenievesrobles1806]

Really enjoyed your playing. Thanks for the video.

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks a lot Rafael Vicente

[@WadeHerndon]

That was an excellent analysis of the two guitars.

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks man!

[@Arrayarr]

Very thoughtful and useful review - thanks!

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks Bob!!

[@jmbellocq139]

Super tuto!!! On en redemande...Bravo!

[@FabioGrando]

Merci beaucoup, je suis contente que ça te plaise!

[@rajahawa6888]

That was beautiful. Thank you

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks for watching and for your comment Raja!

[@milanosde]

Really interesting review, thanks for sharing.

[@FabioGrando]

Hey thank you Walter for your comment!!

[@jasonroberts718]

Ty for video very interesting and informative and nice chops 🙏

[@FabioGrando]

thanks a lot Jason!

[@rainerthiede1558]

Very good video, thank you very much. You showed the most important pros and cons. I play the yamaha 130 und will probably upgrade to the 200N.

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks Rainer! good luck with your "update" ;)

[@andreastefanomele]

Amico mio, il format ha veramente un grande appeal.. Bravo, bravo e bravo ancora!! In tutto, esecuzioni, considerazioni e capacità di interazione con gli utenti. E le views/commenti/apprezzamenti lo dicono già da soli. Complimenti Fabio.

[@FabioGrando]

maestro sono contentissimo che ti è piaciuto e grazie per il commento

[@alegoweeld]

Wonderful review!!!

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you!

[@staylofordo7111]

You’re playing is awesome. You make both guitar sound very similar, but beautiful in their own way. I been dreaming about the silent guitar for a few years. I have a health limitation currently and it affects my energy and strength. Thank you for this video. You deserve many subscribers!

[@FabioGrando]

thank you so much for your words Staylo.. I had been dreaming about it too, had it for a few months (the one in the video, a used one) and yesterday I sold it.. altough It's amazing for practicing with headphones.. I'm sorry to hear about your health problems, I hope you'll recover soon

[@glennkeohane1543]

I own the Yamaha SLGNW and love it. I have very large hands and need the wide nut. I did not care for the nylon strings that came on it because of the very long sustain in the lower strings. E and A strings so I tried a set of D'Addario hard tension and those string worked great. took care of the long sustain in the lower strings and crisp up the upper register. I'm very happy with the sound now. $15.00 fix. The review was great, thank you.By the was you can hear Stephanie Jones play the Yamaha SLG200N. Stephanie sounds fantastic on it.

[@albuslee4831]

I love the nerd sound test !

[@FabioGrando]

Ahahah thank you!

[@gianlucabassi8853]

Yamaha is a dream Guitar..with good earphones is buttery sweet.

[@luisalfredo5300]

Great Review! I have my Yamaha SLG Nylon for like 3 years now and I still Love it! But it has given me problems with the battery case, trouble with contact and had to buy another case, and now de Power adapter for now which isn’t my favorite solution.

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks Luis Alfredo, I sold mine, I loved it for many reasons and I actually miss it a lot.. It really is a silent instruments and at night I could play it in my apartment, with a decent reverb in my headphones.. So nice, unfortunately it has a few flaws and it's not a professional instruments and your experience confirms it.. Ps: I sold it to monetize, not for his flaws, I bought it used for 400€ and it has been totally worth it

[@guitarintune408]

Great Comparison Man! Both are great, but as you have mentioned, nothing beats a classical guitar with a proper mic. For this Comparison, IM more into the Yamaha. More power! Subscribed!

[@FabioGrando]

Hey thank you so much for your comment and welcome to the channel!!

[@idomusics]

I'm not a guitar player. Just a keys guy and producer. A friend will come this week to record some nylons on a song and he asked me what guitar to bring between these exact two guitars. I'll tell him the Yamaha no doubt. It's so smooth.

[@FabioGrando]

Fair enough.. let us know about the recording session! Did the Yamaha satisfy you?

[@richardreyes9604]

I love them both for different reasons. The Godin is the overall best of the two, (my personal and honest opinion. I own the SL 200NW love the wide neck its a keeper. The Cordova will give the Godin a good competitive run, and it's close in price to the Yamaha.(GREAT VIDEO YOU PLAY GOOD).

[@yozzsongs]

Gorgeous

[@homensdalua]

Nice review!!!

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you Rafael!

[@OfficialLuxs]

The most harmonious battle of all time.

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks Luxs 😂✌🏼

[@miksilala]

Thanks man!

[@FabioGrando]

My pleasure!

[@banacek60chord43]

Your playing, presentation and summing up are spot on. Firstly, I would add that I agree wholeheartedly with you about the quality of an acoustic guitar and the Godin is sublime. Where you say 'a little harsh', in the mids, I would say 'bright' and this is likely to mellow with age. That said, $1,000 [price difference] is a big lump for many people, (myself included). On the other hand, among the many points in favour of the Yamaha, try putting the Godin in the overhead locker of an aeroplane. Great review, thanks. PS I've just bought a SLG110N from ebay and I'm impressed. Maybe one day I'll have a Godin.

[@FabioGrando]

That’s true my friend and interesting too.. and thank you so much for your compliments!! Have fun with your new great axe 🪓😎✌️

[@LucaRossoDeVita]

The Godin is more brilliant on the highs, but the Yamaha has a lovely mellow sound, like a real instrument played near the neck, but it lacks that sparkle in the highs. Of course nothing can replace a real classical guitar sound, but they both are great in their own way. After all, they were not created to replace a Ramirez but they do the job. Great playing technique, anyway.

[@FabioGrando]

Very interesting comment, thanks Luca!!

[@Falcos01]

You can adjust that on the Godin thought.

[@jmbellocq139]

Bonjour, je souhaite m'acheter ce type de guitare et tu as l'air de t'y connaitre (je joue des compas Flamenco sur Camps + jazz et divers sur Taylor), pourrais tu me donner ton avis entre la TOD10n Ibanez, La Manuel Rodriguez CAFE CORTADO, Taylor's New Updated T5z Pro, la godin Multiac Duet Nylon, Cordoba Stage Guitar Natural Amber, cort SUNSET NYLECTRIC BLACK GLOSS ou autres ? D'avance merci Tres cordialement

[@md-ps2hx]

What an excellent review. ... laced with humour ... very engrossing ... wonderful playing ... A well put together edited clip. Your accent is a big plus. Great clip. Subbed!

[@FabioGrando]

Ahahah thank you so much and welcome to the channel!! I loved your comment ❤️

[@rombsix]

Great work 😁

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks a lot!

[@edsonmoreira1974]

Ótima confronto entres os dois intrumentos, tenho exatamente essa Yamaha e o Godin Multiac. Comprei aqui um captador brasileiro de marca Intensity DK que melhorou demais o volume do meu Silent. O volume aumentou 200%. Pois o Silent pra mim é muito mais confortável e comodo porque que viajo bastante. Obrigado pelo video comparativo!

[@FabioGrando]

Quando se trata de conforto e portabilidade, ninguém supera a yamaha! Thanks for your comment Edson 👍

[@juanriveralebron8382]

I have both! And like both the way they sound. But I prefer the Godin because of it new rich sound!

[@jeffd8597]

Excellent video, playing, format, execution and content. I prefer the sound of the Godin for its openness as you say, it is more natural sounding to me. The Yamaha has less definition and "string" sound. It is as if the treble was turned down, muffled somewhat. When the highs are not there to begin with, they can't be added back very easily. BTW I have the Godin although I haven't played it in quite some time, so, I feel like I am listening with fresh ears. Again thank you for an excellent video!

[@FabioGrando]

Jeff I totally agree with your words, I guess that's what a lot of people is missing here: if the highs are not there in the first place, to add them back with an EQ can be a problem.. and thank you so much for your kind words!! 🙏

[@TheTemplemusician]

I have both guitars. Nothing beats a real classic guitar sound i also have the codona gk studio.i personally prefer the sound of the Yamaha for what i do. I recently sold the multiac. Great comparison video man.

[@eddyboom1493]

I also have the multiac and the gk studio. Why did you sell?

[@giordanopagotto7940]

great video! I have a Yamaha, but I´m considering the Barbera Transducers Piezo on my nylon acoustic and make it my guitar for gigs as well instead of the Yamaha

[@FabioGrando]

thanks! and let us know how the experiment goes 🙌🏼

[@grantgames4637]

I’ve been considering the Godin or a Taylor 214-CE N for polyphia style music. Anyone have a reccomendation?

[@bobhowell8055]

I have both and love them both

[@ctcards2636]

I own the steel string version of the Yamaha and its one of the best new ideas ive seen for guitars in a long time. A lot of these type of guitars in the past were toys, this is FAR from a toy. I love mine and i am looking forward to getting the Nylon version. :-)

[@ExpatZ266]

I have the SLG200S too, nothing cheap or bad playing about this one, plays better than my shred machines and I spent muco time getting those set up spot on.

[@nikolaybarinov7984]

Великолепный обзор на двух лидеров рынка. Давно мечтаю о silent гитаре, что бы не беспокоить окружающих меня людей. Однажды в магазине, я хотел приобрести подобную гитару Yamaha, и то что меня остановило, это у гитары нет обратной связи, нет вибрации корпуса. Но думаю всё же стоит купить, для долгих репетиций ночью, соседи скажут Вам спасибо. Хотя моего кота это совершенно не беспокоит. 🙂

[@circulode4tas48]

Wow, nice review. Very cinematic, love the editing style. I had both of these guitars. And Yamaha is my prefered one. Not only it is very portable and light, but to me it sounds more natural and warm. Ofcourse, I was abusing the built in reverb, that is Amazing in my opinion to have. Also it has a Tuner, very handy. Reverb effects are great. The downsides of it for me was a screw-in mechanism to attach the other part of the guitar (dont know how to explain it well) the screws that tighten the loose wooden part are not holding really well, they unscrew. Also if you dont use the amp, and only the headphones directly into yamaha - dont expect a great sound, but it works for practise in general and very useful in some situations! The other thing where Godin is more considerable to me is that is it has a model with a nut width for electric guitarists. Yamaha comes only in fat, wide necks. I guess it does not matter if you are used to classical. Godins Midi - i never used it although my guitar had this option, maybe if you want to experiment with some strange sounds then consider Godin. In my case i needed a silent practise guitar with a round warm tone and i liked yamaha more. After that i sold them both and went for an electric guitar route 😉

[@FabioGrando]

Hey thanks for sharing your experience, very interesting.. Tuner and reverb are just a wonderful feature for the Yamaha, which is imho an amazing practice guitar, so easy to setup and play at any time, also at night in a condo.. I know the trouble about the screw, but that happens to my just with one guitar strap and not with the other one, which has the hole a little bit wider and more loose.. I find it to sound good with headphones though (it's important to use quality ones of course). Thanks again!

[@MikeUIibarri]

Excellent.

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks Mike

[@docpearson]

Great fantastic review. The Godin had a little bit of a bright brittle sound to it. But Yamaha did sound warmer and softer but a little dull and did not have the beautiful sound of a full bodied truly acoustic guitar. But for what they are, they’re both fantastic and you did a wonderful job of showing it to us.

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks Doc!

[@anibaldasilva1492]

Yamaha has a melodious sound..beautiful..

[@evenseb7574]

I had also both, I kept the Godin (favourit neck - with a slight radius/ curve = easier to take barré chords). The Yamaha I sold, because I like the older version better, SLG 100N - that has a bit thinner neck, and better response. Wonderful guitar. Better woods I believe. But, all of them sounds a bit plastic, and need some good eq. My solution was Fishman Aura stomp box, an advanced eq that removes the "quack" from the piezo.

[@ExpatZ266]

I have one as well, it does as you say and kills some of the piezo attack thump as well, I found that was the thing that made it sound like a piezo guiter to me for the most part.

[@Casiyounadatube]

Great review. 😀I purchased the SLG200NW (52mm, ebony fretboard). I really like the way it looks and feels but couldn't get dry sounds out of the guitar. Just like you , had to use mostly piezo to be able to hear decent hi and low sounds, and the same with the equalizer. Even with the effects off there are still some. I ended up returning it. Haven't tried the Godin but it is not as portable as the yamaha. You make both guitars sound really good. The guitar is very unforgiving if you don't play very well, it makes weird sounds. Still looking.....

[@FabioGrando]

thanks for your kind words and for sharing your experience Daniel, the Yamaha is a great super practical practice guitar, hardly more than that.. The Godin is a great guitar, the neck is incredible, intonation is precise, a professional instrument.. and yes, guitar in general is very unforgiving but electro-acustic intrument with those piezos.. are heartless aahauhahah

[@mundodavih282]

Good Godin, the best Yamaha silient, na minha opinião, aqui é do Brasil . Parabéns pelo Vídeo.

[@ururaycarvalho1262]

Excellent comparison, both are great for the price, the Yamaha silent is very good😊

[@cwsgershwin]

GREAT side by side test!

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks man!!

[@cwsgershwin]

@@FabioGrando I keep coming back to this, for the playing. I can't place the first song, what was that? Thanks. Mombasa sounded great. Hearing that on nylon, I didn't think that would sound as good as it does since we're used to hearing it on a steel maton. Nice! I'm looking at the Godin multiac SA as well, with the individual transducers. Any opinion on that verses the Duet? Thanks again!

[@FabioGrando]

Hey thanks again for you nice words!! The first song is Yasmina, I wrote it a few years ago, about the Godin I just tried the one I own so unfortunately I can not give you an advice about it..

[@coolguyloveguitar7904]

@cwsgershwin i have it both.. duet ambiance is more acoustic sound with fishman Aura preamp, because it have microphone inside.. and it have 4 different sound mic modelling, and of course undersaddle piezo.. multiac SA with RMC preamp have very soft and warm tone, it sound good too for me, but it have less "woody" sound than duet ambiance.. but multiac SA have 13 pin for synthesizer.. so we can explore more sound with Synth.. 😊

[@coolguyloveguitar7904]

For me myself.. I like my duet ambiance sound more than my multiac SA.. it sound range very wide.. great clarity from Fishman preamp..

[@andy3d1]

I wonder if the “w”wide model Yamaha neck would have been better.

[@mapleash9586]

Tendria que probarlas para dar una mejor opiñon.pero desde ya se que las dos son muy buenas marcas.

[@Freedom2x462]

I own the Godin new Multiac Grand Concert, I play at a church choir, The other Choir plays earlier using Acoustic Mashall Amplifier and Acoustic Yamaha, I'm very impressed whenever I listen to their mass, The sound of Amplified Acoustic Yamaha is really inspiring so I change to Normal nylon strings from High Tension, I will find out this sunday, I use Boss Live 60watts Acoustic amplifier which enough to fill sound in a large church! I switch around Ovation Elite 12string, Hohner G3T and Godin

[@yoreydez8866]

Que modelo es el Yamaha del otro coro.?

[@johnhines8450]

Very well done. I’ve been considering buying a nylon acoustic electric and the Godin has been the one I’ve favored the most having played none of them. I see where Córdoba makes one as well. Have you looked at that one yet? Keep up the good work. Follow

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks John! About the Córdoba, it seems a nice model but i haven't looked at it yet..

[@JulioAntonioGomes]

Thanks for the excellent video. I have the SLG 130NW and I love it. How long does the Godin battery last? The guitar indicates the battery charge or pure and simply it runs out suddenly.

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks for your comment Julio! It’s hard to say how long it lasts, it starts flashing with a red led inside when you plug the jack to alert you that it is running low, but you still have your time to change it, maybe even a couple of hours, I’ll pay more attention to it and let you know.. then when the situation is more severe it starts flashing while in use and that’s when you actually have to worry

[@GordonPavilion]

I’d like to have both.

[@smandez2023]

I searched Godin Multiac Mundial reviews and stayed for the playing. I thought your playing was superb for starting, but the Godin wins for a more natural and dynamic sound. I really loved it!

[@FabioGrando]

thank you so much! and yes, I totally agree about the sound..

[@charlottemarceau8062]

I'd love to hear the Godin vs the Cordoba Stage !

[@FabioGrando]

I wish I had one! 😅

[@charlottemarceau8062]

😅

[@denisdv-records8275]

Спасибо,очень хороший обзор.

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you!

[@d.g.6324]

Wonderful playing. Both guitars sound great - you make them sound great. Is there a chance to get the tabs for "Yasmina"?

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you so much for your kind words! The TAB is going to be out soon (with the track and the video) I hope in September, thanks a lot again and let me know if you want me to notify you when the TAB is out

[@framelessfilms]

I have the slightly newer Godin Nylon Deluxe Multiac which has a real mic instead of the emulation. I just ordered the Yamaha Nylon though for travel because it is more airline and travel friendly. It won’t be as good, but it will be decent, and I can bring it as carry on on a plane, or leave it in car in the sun if I am traveling. It also does that headphone thing for hotel room practice without driving my wife nuts.

[@FabioGrando]

It is perfect for traveling and practice.. enjoy it!!

[@rdosrz]

Great video about a controvertial topic betwen these guitars. Could you please now make a video about Godin vs Córdoba Stage? Thx in advance!

[@FabioGrando]

thank you for your comment, I wish I had a Còrdoba Stage to make a video comparison.. but never say never, if anyone I know buys one I promise I'll borrow it to make a video! 🤞

[@janjmtc]

Amé la Yamaha 😍

[@TinhNguyen-mb7gx]

Great work. I have the Yamaha, I like mine enough to keep it though. A minor issue I have is I replaced the original string with a hard tension string and realized that the original one was extra hard tension. What tension string do you use please. Thanks

[@FabioGrando]

Hey thanks! Unfortunately I don't remember, I sold it a few months ago

[@richardlenz2655]

I play the SLG200N Yamaha since more than 5 years. I had to modify the armrest to be more comfortable to play. I use it every day for 1 hour with a good clean amp at home. I also use an equalizer, although with minimal effect. It is good for spanish but also classical and pop. I plan to buy the Tim Henson TOD10N signature guitar. Would be great to have a comparison as well. Thank you for the nice video 🤭

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you for sharing your experience Richard, I wish I could consider buying a Tod10n to make a comparison video but I'm poor ahauah.. jokes apart, never say never, I hope to catch you again on my channel man 👍🏼

[@richardlenz2655]

@@FabioGrando Dear Fabio. Thank you for your answer. I expect to get the TOD10N in 2 month and I will test it anyhow myself. I let you know my first impression anyhow 🤭.

[@romaric9874]

Have you tested the tim henson signature since your last message ? I’m a bit in the same case. I’m classical guitarist. Look for a good electro-acoustic nylon guitar. Godin is not my taste. When i hear some test the TOD seems to be very « plastic ». I want a thing near the real classical guitar.

[@richardlenz2655]

@@romaric9874 hi Romaric. No, they promised to deliver on December, but changed the delivery again to Feb or March 2024. Yes Godin is also not my taste. Of course, I will share my experience once the TOD10 arrives 🤭. My first pice will be Moonlight Sonata from Beethoven. I practice already on my silent guitar 😋

[@bahadrbabi5309]

.. Thank you great player ..

[@FabioGrando]

Hey thanks a lot for your kind words

[@bahadrbabi5309]

@@FabioGrando 🙂 May your path always be open young man ..

[@vecernicek2]

Hi, great video! I'm thinking of getting one of these for live gigs with a jazz group (for bossa novas, Earl Klugh-type stuff and such). Do you have any observations as to which of the guitars cuts better through the mix in a live band setting? As solo instrument, I think the Godin sounds better, but I feel the more open sound can get more easily lost in the mix. Any thoughts?

[@FabioGrando]

Hey thanks! Godin all the way, I heard a lot of people saying the Godin is best in the mix, with a piezo for every string the sound is more intelligible

[@vecernicek2]

@@FabioGrando Thanks! I guess I have to invest in the Godin, then :)

[@trebleboost7]

I don’t have experience with the Yamaha but my Godin Multiac sounds fantastic - especially with the newest HX stomp reverbs. Mixes very very well and I love it.

[@maurolimaok]

Very nice video

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you Mauro 👍🏼

[@marcecoellook]

Tengo la.slg 200N de Yamaha. Amo este instrumento. Se siente como una guitarra de caja, y es la única con un sonido convincente en su modo P.U. eliminando ese sonido "plástico" tan desagradable. La Reverb es genial. He tocado la Godin, y si bien es un instrumento de calidad sin dudas, elijo la Yamaha 💪💪

[@vinhvo8624]

😍🥰🥰

[@sunnyboner676]

I own both the Yamaha and the new Multiac Grand Concert Deluxe. To my ears, the older Duet Ambiance model sounded better than the deluxe. But here, in Central Asia, they are no longer available 😔

[@FabioGrando]

I'm sure the new Deluxe is a great guitar, there shouldn't be a big difference with the Duet Ambiance.. did you play one or you're just comparing it with videos like this one?

[@sunnyboner676]

@@FabioGrando I actually bought the Deluxe here in Central Asia. However, I am only comparing it to the sounds I’ve heard vs the Duet Ambiance on KZbin. I really think that the microphone modelling is a clever feature and the positions actually sound quite different from each other - at least on KZbin. The internal microphone on my Deluxe isn’t all that impressive. That being said, I am able to obtain some very decent sounds using my AER Classic Professional amp which was specifically designed for nylon string guitars.

[@joshuacohen5618]

Any chance you will try out the Godin nylon deluxe with the improved mics?

[@FabioGrando]

I wish man, but no.. not for the moment

[@djmouglie]

i think i would have an easier time to EQ the yamaha as there is more botom/mid to work with ... but well the Godin really does sound very "in the mix" ready .... buuut i just bought the yamaha so looking forward to trying it out :)

[@FabioGrando]

It’s really a great guitar, enjoy it and let us know!! ✌️

[@lcvd1]

I have the Godin, but the Yamaha SLG200N sounds great. Godin can do much more with the built in synth connector. I don't think the Yamaha can do that, but I just like the price and natural sound which speaks a lot. The only drawback is the knobs placement. I've always like their acoustic nylon affordable guitars. Those are solid and the sound projects very well for playing in church choirs.

[@sitran3452]

The only advantage of the Yamaha is no feedback from the sound chamber when being on stage with drums and bass!

[@eliasdosanjos6642]

Difícil Dizer alguma coisa Sobre esses Dois Fantásticos. Sei lá Iguais etc....😢😊

[@jasonmercado]

I think can both be dialed using an eq pedal. But by default for me the yamaha sounded more natural, the Godin's mid freq is so pronounced but it already has a built in eq that can be scooped to sound more natural. The only advantage that i can see here for the godin is its body that can be tapped. For the looks ,portability and price yamaha wins for me.

[@jamalarakian4189]

i thought my SLG was defective unit because of the over booming bass. Like you, i always roll down the like yours. But it very useful when i play duo where I have to cover rhythm and bass part. But still sometimes on my guitar, the volume for high G B & E strings dropped. I have to push on the bridge then it became normal again.

[@FabioGrando]

I know what you’re talking about! ✌️

[@paulwir]

I had the same problem with the bass

[@jmbellocq139]

Bonjour, je souhaite m'acheter ce type de guitare (je joue des compas Flamenco sur Camps + jazz et divers sur Taylor), pourrais tu me donner ton avis entre la TOD10n Ibanez, La Manuel Rodriguez CAFE CORTADO, Taylor's New Updated T5z Pro, la godin Multiac Duet Nylon, Cordoba Stage Guitar Natural Amber, cort SUNSET NYLECTRIC BLACK GLOSS ou autres ? D'avance merci Tres cordialement

[@FabioGrando]

Bonjour, malheureusement c'est une petite chaîne d'amateurs et je ne peux pas recommander les guitares que vous m'avez écrites car je ne les ai pas essayées moi-même... J'espère que quelqu'un d'autre pourra vous aider ! en général je peux seulement vous dire que les deux guitares de la vidéo ne sont pas recommandées pour le flamenco

[@pokymoonshine]

I've had both. The Godin is my current go to guitar. Far superior. However, I love the sound and play-ability of the Yamaha. For the price, it's amazing. I also currently have the Yamaha steel string silent. It's great as well. I have no need for another acoustic guitar right now. The Yamaha does it all and sounds amazing. I may get another Yamaha nylon just for playing at night. Playing through the head phones is magic. It really shines. Blending the mics is my favorite sound.

[@FabioGrando]

I’d love to try the steel string one, I sold the nylon too and I miss it for playing at night with that sweet reverb.. thanks for sharing your experience Mike!

[@user-pc9li1zc4c]

You are choosing a nylon Guitar ...which one more like?

[@joaosantana1831]

hello what song plays at minute 3:40 Thank you and excellent work👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@FabioGrando]

thank you so much! Mombasa by Tommy Emmanuel

[@momirzeljkovic5098]

Nice presentation. If you compare unplugged sound of these guitars... which of them is more silent?

[@FabioGrando]

Thanks Momir. To answer yur question: The Yamaha is absolutely more silent, way more silent!!

[@FabioGrando]

The Godin is quiet but not actually a silent guitar, the title of the video is just to make the idea

[@gabrielrodgz17]

I would say that the “made in china” factor is irrelevant for all medium to high-end Yamaha guitars. Regarding this particular yamaha, yeah, the construction/built might be an issue, it is very tilted for travel/home practice. The Godin has a different audience I guess. It’s a working instrument, lot’s of professionals use it on stage, the built is extremely solid and high quality. Regarding the sound, they both sound synthetic (fake) and are only good due to the convenience and simplicity of playing live. I myself have a Grand concert. Summary: the sound of both doesn’t justify the price difference. The built, and as a result the place where you’re going to be playing is what makes the difference. Travel/home vs stage/home. Great video!!

[@FabioGrando]

I totally agree with you Gabriel, nice recap.. and thanks!!

[@DavidJNann]

Firstly, Your piece Jasmina is beautiful, Ok the sound, the Yamaha had a slightly less synthetic sound, perhaps a little better tone, Godin had a bright direct clear sound, almost as if the difference between Spruce and Cedar on Classicals, on the 'Nail Chord' the Godin was by far the better sound , Yamaha sounded muddled, overall the Godin is the best of these two, when you add the Playability ( as you mentioned) and Comfort, I've not tried either, so thanks for the Video

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you so much David, and your conclusions are just spot on!!

[@jasongultjaeff9397]

I was listening through headphones, and I thought the Godin sounded better. The sound seemed fuller and more natural somehow, while the Yamaha sounded more artificial. Perhaps the difference was the mids as you suggest. One thing though, there is a huge price difference between these two at least here in Australia where I'm from. It costs about 3 times as much. Really, for the price of a Godin, I would put that money to a better Classical. Unless of course you are a gigging musician that needs the Godin.

[@kjellgoyer6395]

The Yamaha has a clear melodic sound,great for jazz but one has to be careful with the bass balance . Chords nice and warm. The Godin a more acoustic but synthetic sound which cannot replace an acoustic nylon sound. And it makes adifference what type of amp you use. An acoustic or a jazz valve amp. For my taste nylon jazz with a jazz valve amp the Yamaha wins but a natural acoustic quality nylon is better and even here you have to pick the right one for the job ,not necessarily the most expensive one. And the Yamaha is the less expensive way by far...best regards guitar lovers

[@heejunchoi1765]

I have both. Both are good guitars. Unplugged, Godin is much louder than Yamaha. Only Yamaha is really silent guitar. Godin has super Playability. Yamaha has a little inconvenience to play. But Yamaha has good sound and price and earphone use. At first I bought Yamaha SLG200NW. After a year, I should buy Godin. Good and Correct comparison. Thank you!

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you for sharing your experience Heejun ✌️and I agree with what you said

[@Love_Single-Eyelids]

signal chain? Guitar --> audio interface or Guitar --> mixer ---> audio interface ?

[@FabioGrando]

Guitar -> audio interface, no compression, no eq (just an high pass on the Yamaha, of which the basses where out of control in many points)

[@chicancamhieu]

nice video

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you ! 🙏

[@joelleon2585]

When using multi-effects the difference disappears. Even the most normal guitar matches the processed sound✌️✌️

[@pensive_]

Godin has a more natural sound on the bases and that is what really counts. What you dont want is that scooped Ovation sound on the bases. The Yamaha has that, and that is a no-no. So my vote goes for the Godin even though I am a big Yamaha supporter. Very good video. No plectrum junk played on a nylon string in this video. Very nice.

[@FabioGrando]

I totally agree! And thank you 🙏

[@iobeid87]

Sir are you recording in mono ? do you add the bigsky in the insert or as an fx track (send)

[@FabioGrando]

Hi, the reverb is in the send of course, and it's very subtle ✌️

[@iobeid87]

@@FabioGrando thank you ! and I guess you plug the slg directly into the interface and record in mono. My only concern in live scenarios how to make that low cut in the eq ? should I consider an eq pedal ? ge 7? any recommendation ? thanks a lot 🙏

[@FabioGrando]

Yes I plug it directly in the interface. I haven't played live with it so unfortunately I don't know If you need an EQ for the bass issue (too much bass, really..) but it could help .. I use my PC software for the EQ so I don't know which EQ would be good for it, but an 8 band one will let you tune the sound properly I guess

[@FabioGrando]

I've listened to some of your stuff on IG, you and your friend are great btw 😉👍

[@iobeid87]

@@FabioGrando Thank you so much sir ! we love your music !!

[@markcartelofficial7113]

I stayed because of your playing

[@FabioGrando]

Thank you so much Mark for this great compliment!!

[@richardbaines2469]

Excellent video, thanks. I own both models. The Godin is by far the best for playability, no set up required. The action is fantastic. However, the sound definitely sits in the mid to high range no matter what EQ you use. This is fine for some styles. The Yamaha has a much higher action (despite set up) and is less playable. Not terrible just not as good as the Godin but then it’s only a third of the price. The sound of the Yamaha is better in my opinion. Play it through a decent set of noise cancelling over ear headphones and it’s spectacular, particularly on second reverb and about 80% piezo pickup setting. I love playing both but tend to switch them depending on the style of music I’m playing. If I could blend the playability of the Godin with the sound of the Yamaha I’d have the perfect instrument in my opinion.

[@FabioGrando]

Yes a combo would be great, and with the price of the Yamaha 😂 thanks for your interesting comment Richard!!

[@PJ-ee5mc]

I read your comments and thought I'd refer you to this KZbin Video which specifically address how to lower your action. This is a great video and personally do to my guitars what this man is explaining. It might help you with your Yamaha! The title of the video is: how to lower the action on an electro acoustic guitar (Yamaha SLG200 n & s) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4O2coSlmLeSqLs

[@lyndoncochranemusic1321]

I have played the Yamaha for several years and with careful set up and attention to truss rod adjustment and bridge height it is possible to make it very comfortable to play. The original factory set up was was not good. I bought another bridge piece from Yamaha (I didn't want to mess up the original) and filed it down, fitted it and filed it down again, refitted it and eventually got it just about right. It plays beautifully.

[@richardbaines2469]

I’ll have to try that. I had my Yamaha set up on the shop but not sure they did the best job…

[@lyndoncochranemusic1321]

You might find this link helpful : kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4O2coSlmLeSqLs My approach was not quite as scientific as in this video, I adjusted the truss rod first to make sure the neck was perfectly flat and then I removed the saddle and sanded it down 1 mm at a time. I didn't remove the strings, I just loosened them and retuned. I did this several times until it felt right.

[@dinomarco6857]

Hi, compliments for this video. The sound of this Yamaha silent Guitar Is very interesting. The your sound Is very cool! I would like to buy this Yamaha silent Guitar but I have doubts between She and the sister Yamaha silent GLS200NW ! This last Guitar with fingerboard in ebony present a louder sound same to the Godin, respect to Yamaha silent GLS200N that have a hot sound . Have you TIPS? Thank you!

[@FabioGrando]

thanks Dino! I've never tried the other one so I can't give you any advice, sorry!

[@bubkusjones]

Both had their strong moments over the other. I do think the Godin is the overall better guitar, but not by enough to justify the higher price. Of course, that difference may be made up by how they feel to play, and that's not something you can tell from KZbin.

[@paulwir]

I found the sustain on the bass strings to last too long on my silent and sold it.

[@joseluisramos4604]

Excelente video, la Godin tiene más brillo, pero la Yamaha tiene más solidez

[@FabioGrando]

Gracias! Pero la Godin es otro nivel en todo, excepto en las dimensiones.. trust me!

[@Luke-mu1wn]

I only needed to watch you playing to work out which is the better of the two. You are far more engaged with the music when playing the Godin, it's written all over your face.

[@FabioGrando]

Hahaha that's absolutely true Luke..

[@mariobaldi6343]

Ottimo video a me piace di più la yamaha

[@FabioGrando]

Ci sta! E grazie 🤩 🙏

[@daddycool7515]

yamaha..sound warm cool

[@alexmusic2387]

This Yamaha is great for a solo performer but if you are playing with a band you gonna need some compression.

[@Salamesalato]

Yamaha Is very brillant!