5 Great Acoustic guitars under £500 - Blindfold Challenge with Pete and Ariel!

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👆 Lee is yet again game master of a blindfolded challenge, this time it is Ariel and Pete who are blindfolded up...
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[@DavidAndrew9]

Missed opportunity to slip in a $4000 guitar here. Would've been great to get their reactions.

[@ancientslav4863]

I subbed to Andertons years ago, mostly because of captain my captain. But unsubbed from Rob Chapman and Chapman guitars for 2 huge reasons. first of all, I love rob, subbed years ago also, listened to all his stuff on youtube. Now? No more...Why? 1st his Chapman line of guitars is a disgrace to all guitars. Out of box issues with thousands of models. Reddit etc full of poor fellows who cant do shit about it. Guitars of low quality and moving factories to save money + getting expensive while doing so. Crazy Rob. 2nd his bully attitude towards KDH to a point of death threads. Really disappointed in rob. Im done.

[@ancientslav4863]

Why I wrote that? Cause looking at captains face he seems like a genuine decent and sweet guy. Looking at rob is so weirds now

[@rhettbrian7258]

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[@zahireduardo8463]

@Rhett Brian Instablaster :)

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[@bobilly]

Pete - "I like it." Care to elaborate? ..."I like it."

[@paultumulty5430]

So a Dane, a Brit, and a Canadian walk into the acoustic section of a music store....

[@avivkestin7103]

@@BARKINGattheMOON100 what

[@dwgoutdoors831]

@@BARKINGattheMOON100 moron

[@kingrobert1st]

@@BARKINGattheMOON100 You can add Clap to that list!

[@kingrobert1st]

@@BARKINGattheMOON100 Give 'em a break...they were blindfolded! 420

[@goodknight37]

BARKINGattheMOON100 moron

[@thein-tele-gent5654]

Lee and Rob: Jam for 12 years at the beginning of every guitar shootout video, and a subsequent 47 years throughout the same videos. Ariel and Pete: Jam for 20 seconds Lee: "Not to push you, but let's move this along."

[@benja1378]

Hypocrisy incarnate!

[@joshmore7175]

There absolutely should have been a Yamaha in this

[@tillholtz4838]

word!

[@returntopeace]

Agree!

[@nalatreborrenoclaf9648]

Yeh an R1

[@garyives1218]

probably....and perhaps a Seagull

[@dhonyilham25]

@@nalatreborrenoclaf9648 in the price range i suggest Yamaha jog 50

[@ArielPosen]

Good times!

[@nickhalewijn5668]

Good to see you back on the channel! And I can't wait for the album! Cheers

[@BlackCatBonz]

Ariel Posen great playing today!

[@jamieaxelrod9627]

I like your sweatshirt...and the blindfold playing of course.

[@MattyK-USA]

Ariel, great to see you back on Andertons, man you were just cookin' with fire, blindfold be damned! 🎸👌🤘👍

[@UncleFrankieSays]

I can't believe how good these guys play blindfolded! They are just killer guitarists. I dig Anderton's reviews, but this one is the best I've ever seen. I have to say-New Jersey Loves You Guys

[@domjazbutis9932]

Video with Ariel is a real Christmas present from Andertons!

[@MarclandhStudio]

Can see Pete is so jealous with Ariel blindfold playing haha 😂😂😂😂 damn Ariel is good 🔥🔥🔥

[@todroyas692]

Pete is not used to having someone better than him in the room hahaha

[@tommybrxb]

I was thinking that too, I think that’s why he over compensated by making a big deal about guessing the guitars. Saw Ariel this year and he’s a monster player.

[@MultiDreamer1979]

Pete can play... but he is so freaking nervous in the way he talks and plays, I sometimes just stop looking because he stresses me out that much...

[@jbolo5378]

One more day until the legendary Anderton's Christmas Jam!!!!

[@dylanlbdb]

Looking forward to it

[@EagleMalkavian]

What happened to headstock guessing bonus round? :(

[@colintraveller]

Next video

[@hulkslayer626]

Wasnt needed... he guessed all the brands without touching the heads lol

[@oranchung]

that jam from 24:20 was epic!! I can't even play 1% like them even with eyes opened!! very cool!

[@raceface_m2579]

The Sigma sounds really good! That one has to be my favorite one and then the Sire. The Sigma is more alive and has the bass while all the others (1, 3, 4) lacked. The Sire has this smooth, evenness, and warmth to it.

[@burmy1552]

The Sigma surprised me in the low end. It's like the opposite of the Taylor.

[@run4buck]

A perfect example how tone is in the hands!! They both play amazing, but there is a definite difference between the guitars when Ariel and when Pete play 'em.

[@jonnylons1]

I love the way Pete doesn’t get the game, he just comments on the size, whether the neck is lacquered, what type of strings are on etc...

[@grekohmoobybah8284]

LOL at captain Lee getting pissed that he touched the machine heads

[@Lozh1993]

And every time Pete pissed about and didn't play lol

[@brainsniffer]

I don't often comment here, but I gotta show some love for the great Dane. Lee goes mega-impressed when Chappers guesses guitars by their pickups and neck profiles, etc... here's Pete guessing bloody acoustics right and no love, just a "get on with it" look. Pete, I was super impressed with your picking every bloody guitar right, and knowing your stuff with the range. That's impressive as hell, bro.

[@rasm7591]

Hard to tell whether he was so acurate in guessing the models due to fondling them so much???

[@waynebrown1394]

I like watching Andertons TV, because of the personalities but if I watch to many of their videos it just reminds me how much I suck. Maybe more practice less Andertons!

[@Darm0k]

Christ, that was an amazing off the cuff jam. Those guys can play.

[@weshyde2423]

Would like to see a 500-1000 comparison. Maybe throw the Sire in to make it interesting. Great videos always enjoy them!

[@fluidever]

the second guitar is a sire bro

[@CC-dy7tc]

I think he is on about the sire a7 model. It costs 699

[@jandeman198]

incredible blind playing!

[@johnmundt7834]

It’s ridiculous how well they both can play blindfolded

[@calebbhawkins]

I really like the acoustic content. I feel like there’s way too much electric stuff going on even though acoustic guitars outsell electrics and most shows you see these days are acoustic too. Keep it coming!

[@aaronparker1614]

Glad to see Ariel back! Caught one of his US shows a couple months ago here in Texas, during a literal Texas Flood. Brilliant player with great songs, and a cool guy on top of that!

[@PatchMeThru2CTU]

Great video. Would love to see £750 and £1000 versions.

[@_RLP]

Love it how Pete crosses his arms and looks to the left, like his actually looking at something.

[@arora_for_life]

It was more like hey i don't wanna talk coz he is better player then me

[@thedondeluxe6941]

Agree with Ariel on number five being the best one. Now to practice for for some decades to be able to play like him...

[@JamieClark]

8:37 and I'm gone - I see people play guitar or keys like this just by feel and I'm floored

[@GTAMONTHLYS]

what’s the song?

[@Thestripper1]

CUT CUT CUT!!! Now listen here Pete, the blindfold challenge purpose is for you to say how the guitar sounds and feels. You, are not on trial here. The guitars are. Just give your honest verdict from sound and playability. The best thing that could happen, from a viewers perspective, would be if you praised a cheap guitar or totally dismissed a premium guitar.

[@kylestewart3744]

Long Time viewer from Canada!! You Should check out some Seagull, Simon & Patrick and Godin guitars. All Canadian made guitars that have models for under or around 500

[@mikepj1025]

Kyle Stewart I agree 100%. I have an S6 Original and found the Seagulls to be SOOOO underrated it’s almost purposeful. I don’t know why they are so shunned but they are.

[@alastairleung1883]

Totally agree. The S&P woodland/woodland pro are stunning guitars for the price. Out played the Martin's I played at the same price point.

[@notarealperson87]

11:47 - Pete gives the reaction we all had

[@fraidwoodcesco]

🤣🤣🤣 I didn't notice that before! LOL

[@sundaysoul9364]

Ariel’s flatpicking is very Tony Rice-esque

[@WarButler]

These guys are just ridiculous players... My personal favourite sounding guitar was the Sire. Or the Sigma... tough choice. But considering the price, the Sire seems like a great guitar! The amount of guitar you can get for your money these days is pretty fantastic.

[@leer.2137]

{acoustic cage match} LEE don't touch the headstock ~ Pete; can I have some gain Mon'

[@robertpurdy4452]

I look forward to new Anderton's video every morning and when one is uploaded it is surely a much better way to start the morning than watching the news. Seeing Pete, Ariel, and The Captain together and hearing the sweet jams within makes me want to buy another guitar...damn you! Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays!!!

[@latonc]

Nice, Adam Jensen cosplay on a budget.

[@soulisthegoal96]

This joke deserves more love

[@Jay-mj1tp]

Ariels back!!!

[@calebbhawkins]

Jay98 and it’s just grand!

[@malungtvnews]

wow Sigma sounds the best defo. Has a proper boom

[@AFunkyHypnoCat]

can anyone recommend a solid electro acoustic guitar for under £500?

[@slowswimmer9169]

Cort (made in Japan I think) gold series D6

[@althewicked]

This dudes are unbelievable good players!

[@thehound2161]

Good vid. Pete was flustered because Ariel was outplaying him and The Captain was doing his usual speed up the video, I have to pee routine.

[@luciustitius]

Fantastic video. And long overdue. As entertaining the Chappers/Captain-blindfolds maybe this is something way more informative. Looking for an acoustic i can modify the hell out of it electronic wise plus can take a good beating i think after this video i‘ll give the Sire and the Taylor a try. Thanks Pete, Ariel and Lee. Merry Christmas and good luck to y‘all in 2019!

[@bernardblood9447]

Goes to prove .Try and get what feels right .

[@musicgravy]

Ariel's playing at 8:37 is awesome!! Pete's reaction is great too!

[@felixculpa7638]

That Ariel is a class act, and has some serious tasty playin', their jam sounded great! It's interesting the tone from the hands and playing style alone, as well as the different preferences one may look for in a guitar. Those are some nice guit's for that price. Im sure any player would be happy to walk away with any of those.DOES ANYOME KNOW who's that Ariel guy?? Aka last name/band? His blues/bluegrass playin is just what I love.

[@wayneriley7367]

Why is he so intent on being able to identify the brand blindfolded? He was asked to rank it by playability and sound; why just be so silly?

[@robinspat]

No Takamine - you don't stock 'em, is that why? Really surprised no Takamine

[@ronmercer7766]

Ariel burnin the frets with his blindy fold on ! Holy Christmas baby Jesus acoustify-ing shredoliciousness !

[@mitchellwieler]

Yes Pete and Ariel...that's not all though....A BLIND TEST TOO! YESS!!!!!!

[@rexsolomon6325]

Glad to see the Danish Pete being challenged! Ariel is not just darn good on the guitar. He's quite eloquent too. Guitar #2 Sire (a dreadnought) and the last guitar - the Sigma (also dreadnought-sized) sounded best - and that's on PC speakers over KZbin! It must sound amazing in the Anderton's studio. Pete used to be a demo guy for Taylor - no surprise then he spotted it immediately (see the earliest Anderton's videos with Pete and Lee). Merry Christmas everyone!!! =)

[@pangambamshilaleima902]

totally agree

[@RafidAhsanAnan]

Christ Lee, stop hurrying. Let the lads have their time. Ariel was exceptional blindfolded.

[@joelwilliams4372]

Rafid Ahsan Anan I don’t agree, he was trying to be concise and to the point. Pete was waffling and wasting our time to be honest.

[@primalfigure]

Sire produces guitars with such a shimmering sound. I’m impressed.

[@ChrisGarmon]

16:00 a simple G to Cm progression has never sounded so sweet before

[@macanoodough]

Happy Christmas! Worth it just to see you finally got a blindfold on Pete! Ariel and Pete is the best duo on Anderton's. I'm posting as I'm watching so hopefully they play out...

[@Telecasterfan]

I just realized some of my favorite entertainment is guitar infomercials. Kinda weird.

[@LucDiGiuseppe]

Ariel with the cheeky Giant Steps at 17:49 hahaha

[@JoeyC4D]

Felt like Ariel was the only one that wanted to film that video, and surprisingly still made it interesting the whole way while the others were rushing and being snobby

[@willgoodfellow3144]

Yeah!!! Ariel's back. Best Christmas Eve ever!

[@catsven1973]

i really liked the guy on the left he fulfilled the show more than all the presented guitars ..it's amazing how his play is that smart , smooth and rich yet smoother than his thin fingers...this is a subtle rich guitar player not that much boring shred ..just the right technique into the right emotion...wonderful. he remind me guys like Mark Knopfler and jeff beck where feeling contains the technique and not the opposite...like those so called virtuoso who shred until they don't know what they're saying!! lol. music is to say something with an instrument. anyway...good times in here as usual...thanks Captain.

[@harriheinsoo]

Ariel Posen open.spotify.com/artist/2eiy8nxhJQnnBYMMXR6u5y?si=OJ1Hi20WSCOwyqJgVDT5rA

[@brianpara1407]

Love that Lee dressed for the acoustic occasion.

[@returntopeace]

I´d like more of these blindfold videos on Acoustic paradiso. They´re fun and interesting. Different price ranges from cheap to expensive would be cool.

[@georgieboy1536]

@16:00 what the hell was that. Sounded so beautiful!!!!

[@joesasser4421]

Absolutely the Sigma is my favorite, + the hunk on the left

[@ThisEdd]

I know you don't stock them, but Art & Lutherie make some of the best acoustics I've ever played for under £500, sound, play and look absolutely stunning!!

[@JasonCone]

Just based on the sound in the video, I liked the Sigma the best. Then the Alvarez. Then whatever #2 was. After that, I'm not sure; the others didn't stand out, to me.

[@JeremyMcCant]

That Site was my favorite, such a fat sound with plenty of harmonics, not too much bass to where it's muddy either, sounded fantastic! I know what my next acoustic will be! The fact that it was the least expensive blew my mind!!!

[@Merkaba954]

I absolutely love the Taylor A series guitars. I have the A10 myself and I love the sound

[@heddj10]

Only christmas present I need, andertons blindfold challenge

[@stoutlager6325]

Sigma sounded the best for me.

[@brenlouissurio2404]

"Wonderwall sounds good on it" lol killed me.

[@jonathanvazquez9685]

Should’ve had a Seagull S6 in there. It would’ve been game over!

[@Guitaural.]

How some major act hasn't snapped up Ariel and put him on a fat salary to co-write with is beyond me...just goes to show the sad state of the music business these days. If this were 1968 he'd be getting offers from the Stones, Elvis, jamming with Hendrix, etc... we're getting more musically ignorant with each decade...on that happy note - Happy New Year guys!

[@charlie-obrien]

Be patient. KZbin is going to reveal the next generation of talent. My daughter has a great band and they aren't bothering to wait for any traditional record company or management to sign them up. They just play great original music, tour and post their music.

[@gtiman67]

Pete used to be indecisive but now he's not so sure😄😅

[@richardmelella6767]

Would have liked to see either of the Eastman slope shoulders models in this comparison. Nice informative video!

[@bradhoward9165]

Pete, please try to give us your opinion more than you do. In a challenge like this, I like to know how the guitars feel, play and sound when the brands aren't known. When you take lots of time trying to feel every part of the guitar for the sole purpose of trying to identify the guitar, you bring back the possibility that the brand is influencing your comments. If it was a 'guess the brand' challenge then go for it but the poor Captain tried harder than he should have to get you to play the game. I look forward to the next blindfold challenge, they are interesting in their results.

[@joshfoss7407]

1 Sire 2 Sigma 3 Alvarez 4 Faith 5 Taylor

[@WoompaFilms]

At 11:47 Pete realizes he left the oven on at home

[@speedy692]

I preferred the Sire. 28:32, lol.

[@keriethomas1619]

awesome vid, awesome playing just one thing to change next time please ................ give Pete the Chappers blindfold, really spooky how good they both are at naming the brands lol

[@pab1979]

Ariel is back baby!! Merry Christmas 👍👍👍

[@dontshootimfri3ndly853]

Now selling B stock guitars with blind man scratches all over them.

[@scotcruickshank7445]

That moment when you pause Ariel’s album to watch Ariel’s video..!

[@grabber_blu_angel]

Mother of God.. Can I play like Ariel please?

[@Ferbocarbo]

Chappers looks really different on this one. Even his accent changed.

[@johnbuxton2529]

I really enjoyed this video .... with two cracking guitarists.

[@honestnewsnet]

These guys are trying selling guitars with this video.

[@cbeserra]

Ariel is really good, I was thinking the same thing as Danish Pete...

[@thesandman775]

LOL @ 8:50. Ariel is a maestro.

[@khaledhafez7700]

I'd like to hear Ariel play more acoustic..great player

[@stucarr2912]

Haha Pete seems a bit off on this video.. Maybe jealous of ariels skills

[@venom663]

Stu Carr nah he purposely never tries to out play others. He’s very respectful.

[@mickhaslam3847]

2 perfect players. I can only wish to play 10% as well as either of them

[@looniethemoonie5353]

Electric guys: but does it djent? Acoustic guys: but does it Wonderwall?

[@thefields6895]

incredible blindfold playing....

[@Just_lift_anyone]

0:47 "You can touch anything you like" - How did Pete not react to that ?!

[@allancopland1768]

Super. The Sigma sounded great to me.

[@rcoveyduc]

Breaking into Wonderwall ... lmao

[@brianparker663]

Have you tried any Freshman models? Some of those are pretty good.

[@timbeaton5045]

Having bought a Sire R3 (the cutaway version with the mag pickups) from you on the strength of the original video, it's nice to see that it still holds its own in this company. And indeed, i have been recording with it, and, (in the hands of a better player than I!) it records beautifully, and sounds way better than it should do at the price. My best buy of 2018. Thanks again, to Andertons!

[@zykify]

Nice! Now do the same with the smaller guitars, like Baby, GS-Mini and the likes! The sofa-guitars.