Cooper's Top 5 Guitars of 2024!

[@seanhallahan14]

You made it a great year for us, too! Thanks for all that you are and all that you do. Best & cheers, Sean

[@MatthewPeskay]

Amen to that. Rock on !

[@jillbourgeois1467]

Thank you for playing for us Cooper! Your gentle nature and sound is very inspiring to new guitarists myself! Happy holidays!

[@sheilasimpson7092]

Cooper, you are a wonderful example of what it means to become one with the instrument. You zone in the unique characteristics of each guitar you play. Your playing is fluid , smooth and in the words of Al Green, simply beautiful !

[@NickMcC]

I say it a lot in the comments, but Coop's playing just brings me such joy! Here's to a guitar-filled 2025!

[@sheilasimpson7092]

I am thinking and feeling the same way. He is such a great guitarist and you can tell that he has genuine respect for the instruments he plays!

[@NickMcC]

@@sheilasimpson7092 Yes! He doesn't just love playing, he loves the instrument too. And same can be said of Chris!

[@stevenmora6605]

Finally visited the Alamo music store for the first time yesterday! I came all the way from Springfield, MO just because I love the reviews! Much love ♥️

[@johnwashburn3793]

I'm in KCMO and I am jealous. I bought my last guitar in Springfield.

[@richie_mcgravy_micchilli_v4th]

That copper spec start is just pure perfection no other way to put it. The sound is and look is just incredible

[@eljefeguapobarbon]

I feel like Jesus just told me what to buy. Gonna do it!

[@dasninjastix]

Seems like a mistake. That man was a carpenter not a luthier.

[@kats1978]

Hallelujah!!

[@gair1944]

😂

[@Valentin-sx4vv]

Amen

[@ianrobbins]

"Jesus just told me what to buy" what a great comment. Should be a lyric in a song!

[@markhughes5028]

That Sherwood green is nothing short of luscious… Great vid!

[@catita1025]

What a great celebration of a variety of wonderful instruments! Congratulations Alamo Music for a great 2024 and for 95 years! Well done, Cooper!

[@johnpellegrino3089]

Thank you all so very much Cooper you are genuine. We love you in New Jersey. Wish I had half of your talent. I’m 70 years old still trying enjoying every minute of it. I hope to buy that old Martin one day but thank you all you were also very informative and honest about your assessment in guitars. Honesty is very important to me another ad to the enjoyment of watching your reviews. Have a wonderful Christmas or Hanukkah to all John from New Jersey.

[@jeffshull]

The OM 28?

[@astrofire68]

Thanks again Cooper. I love the Furch and that Martin. What a great year of guitars. Happy Holidays to you, Chris and the team at Alamo Music. 🤓👍

[@seeburg10]

Furch and Martin, yes sir!

[@TommySG1]

Very cool, you guys have the very best guitar show regarding guitars as a dealer imo, thanks for all you guys do and Merry Christmas to you and Chris!~

[@DiggoryDiggory]

I loved this roundup and it was amazing to hear the 4 different acoustics and find how different from one another they sound. Loved them all but the Martin at the end was sublime.

[@bobaldo2339]

Great choices/ great playing. A real pleasure to see & hear.

[@roberttosa2560]

All great picks and a great list. The Alvarez is amazing and the Martin Customs are just sick, especially the wood choices. Not only great sounding but so beautiful! And of course your playing is superb. Thanks Cooper. Have a Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.

[@fettuccinealraver]

That Furch rainbow demo was sounding very down by the river-y. Love the tone on that piece

[@Tomekkplk]

We need Cooper to make a bed time medley. I can fall asleep quickly to the stuff he plays. Every demo kicks ass. Hoping for an amazing 2025 for you dudes!

[@cgandy2]

Cooper, I look forward to your "top" list each year. Great selects for 2024! It had to be hard to nail down a top 5 but I like each of the ones you presented. My favorite is the Yairi but the Martin blew my mind! LOVE the OM size. Congrats on a great year!

[@ronknezek4375]

Good job, Cooper! I really appreciate how you make each guitar come alive. Y’all are in my top 5 as well. Thank you!

[@mortonwilson795]

Thanks for a great year of music - always tune in to you guys (all the way from Hong Kong!). I need to do a bit of research on the Alvarez Yairi stuff - never seen it here but I do have a beautiful K. Yairi Nylon String Classic I bought in NZ in '78 which records like a Grand Piano - harmonic overtones that defy belief. I also recently bought a lovely K. Yairi 'Parlour' here in HK which I pair up with my '78 S. Yairi Parlour (brother, I believe?) for light acoustic work. Yairi make impeccable guitars in Nagoya . . . I'm assuming the Alvarez connection means some made in US stuff? Anyway - thanks for the reviews, always enjoy tuning in to you guys! Best for 2025.

[@eieioh50cond47]

Thanks. I have a 90's 410. I'll never part with it. Very similar to the 810. Thanks, Cooper.❤

[@Shovel-om7kn]

That Rainbow sounded like love. Semper Fi

[@DavidOHara-t4b]

All great guitars, the Furch was the biggest surprise, what a sound . The strat was 1st class and the Martin? Wow ! Merry Christmas and thanks for that.

[@davidkean5680]

Just plain very good work Coop...thats it.!

[@RahulSharma_JaiMataDi]

Martin sounds amazing as always

[@randyfolkner9496]

I saw Coop and jumped right in. Merry Christmas Cooper🎄

[@6stringer2]

I drove down to San Antonio from El Paso for my birthday the first weekend of October. I had to visit your store while in town. I remember buying a guitar from you all when I was stationed at Ft Sam Houston in 1976. I played a few of your beautiful Taylors, but ended up just buying a t-shirt, strings and picks. Excellent customer service - I'll be back soon. I'm back at home now and a faithful subscriber 👍

[@texhaines9957]

Re Yairi DYM60HD: Tried one against a Martin Custom Shop not much more in cost, and that's what I got, the Martin.

[@roymeyer6837]

WOW that is one special Martin! I own 4 Martins and have played/previously owned quite a few others, but that one is a true gem. It has richer bass response as an OM than some dreadnoughts demoed in this video, and yet so much balance at the same time. The rosewood mid scoop doesn't take anything away from the articulateness of every note. Just a truly incredible instrument!

[@petrotmyrcz308]

Very well done Cooper, thanks for this. I loved the Furch, but holy moly that Martin is unbelievable!

[@BobPerrone]

I can tell a Furch with eyes closed...so resonant even with a light touch...😊

[@texhaines9957]

I agree with your #1. But you did sell me a Martin OM special a bit ago. I recall you did a sound clip, and that's what sold me. Are you getting any guitars for future little Greenbergs?

[@johnwashburn3793]

Mr. N. C. Sherwood Greenberg, I have been looking forward to this. Thank you! I have 2 Adirondack/mahogany guitars. Enjoy yours. Happy Chanukah! Gor bless you and Texas.

[@qoodrink347]

That Martin OM sounded absolutely amazing. I can only imagine how good it sounds in person. I'm looking at a Martin 000-28 Custom Authentic 1937, would be great if you could share any insights on how it compares to this Alamo exclusive. Thanks for the list and awesome demos Cooper!

[@andreaschristo1204]

I ended up with beautiful Yairi guitar this year, thanks to these reviews. Truly a special thing to own and play.

[@clarkeozawa-duggan5222]

Hey Cooper, what pick gauge do you typically use for strumming?

[@charlesszvetecz4387]

Great video. Thanks Cooper! I became a huge fan this year and you and Chris’s videos have taught me a lot. May even road trip from Georgia to buy at the store 😅 I look forward to following you both in 2025.

[@supermanny73]

We need to do a TOP 5 GUITARS MANNY BOUGHT THIS YEAR FROM ALAMO video 😅

[@herbmichael5053]

Thanks Cooper, I enjoy your and Chris’ videos.

[@HempTech]

I have had my 810e for a few weeks now and it’s incredible! So balanced, I absolutely love it. Just sold my 814ce builder edition as can’t see me picking this up over the 810e. I actually ordered a Martin d18 originally but sent it back due to crack in the bracing. They had just got this in so took a punt and so glad I did…absolute dream of a guitar! Thanks for the vid on this to help me make my decision 😊🙏🏼

[@softsouthernknight]

That 1929 Marin sounded good.

[@didamnesia3575]

I bought and returned the Taylor anniversary 314ce. Was not worth $2700. All mids, no low, and surprisingly missing the taylor high end. Bought a martin 000-16 streetmaster and havent once thought i made the wrong decision

[@edub1170]

You can’t beat that Martin tone and craftsmanship for the price!

[@didamnesia3575]

@edub1170 I agree

[@MatthewCuda]

Yeah if I am going to spend 2700 it wouldn’t be a Taylor. Id go Furch, Martin or even a Yamaha

[@johnwashburn3793]

And you saved $700.00

[@didamnesia3575]

@johnwashburn3793 well, I purchased the Taylor at a good price so I only saved a few hundred. But I did return the Fishman performer amp as well. More than anything, I got a guitar that fit me better, and realized if I wanted a taylor I would need one of their extremely high end guitars.

[@sngwsts]

I enjoyed much. Every song is beautiful.

[@stoneglad]

I look forward to Cooper’s top 5 guitars of the year every year!!

[@rabbadatz]

The way you make the open strings sing on that Martin will be just perfect for sending us to overtone heaven on a Rickenbacker 6 or 12 string….

[@montymccoy5336]

thanks Cooper great video ❤

[@BrentGrowe]

That Strat is Gorgeous!!!

[@ynnadssom]

The Martin is magical. That's as Martin-Y as a Martin gets.

[@JoseSalas-wn7im]

Awesome video. Thank you.

[@porpoiserecords]

That Cooper Spec Strat looks and sounds lovely. 🤤

[@guyoglesby6677]

That Strat was gorgeous, having owned a Yairi for years (DY-84 Walnut) I'm still surprised they are not more popular....

[@Big.E]

Blooming awesome

[@ashtonfoy5450]

Cool videos dudes! Ill take one of those catalogs

[@ripw1]

Nice video. THe strat sounds really nice. Im surprised the Gibson 58 ES 335 wasnt on the list given how much Cooper loved it. I bought one and they are definitely special

[@AlamoMusic]

I 100% should have put that on there. Dirty blonde finish specifically- that deserved a spot on the list. - cooper

[@ripw1]

​@AlamoMusic absolutely. I remember you being enamoured by it in the video!

[@theturtlemike9197]

Great "scoop" Coop, thanks for summary of 2024. 🙂I am from Czechia and I really like Furch too... got my only Fender CC60-SCE 43mm. Got my eye for some Furch under 2000 dolllars. I am mainly fingerstyle folky guy - middle beginner level over all. Looking for some 45mm, bevels looks nice on that violet colour. What would be YOUR recommendation? Thanks for great stuff you are sharing with us. Of course this thanks comes to your whole team. 🙂 Edit: I really wanna for "my money" to have that "long rectangle" fret inlays, not dots. Pretty like Violet Deluxe EM, but I am not sure if its better to have sitka or cedar wood on top. I can see blue Deluxe CM has cedar... but its a little bit more expensive. Really hard to choose. I dont wanna "spoil" you by my eye, so I would like to hear your honest opinion and recommendation. 🙂 Also I had a look on Little Jane... that LJ10 CM was great choice... then I saw I wont get for that money that side inlays. 😀 Edit edit: That LJ... I am home player. But I thought MAYBE LJ will make me travel in forest and mountains. But I think I am just looking for inner excuse to buy something like this. 😀

[@tao694t]

Dude that's a Xmas Strat - you gotta get it for yourself . . . somebody buy that man his Xmas Strat . . . great playing as always

[@grene1955]

If I could play like Cooper...I could make any guitar sound great! And I'd be a lot better player than I am!

[@andyseal8134]

Happy holidays Love your videos

[@bryant8635]

What pick are you using Cooper? Especially on the Martin?

[@cosmonaut9942]

always good to get confirmation bias.. I own three of the Yairi honduran mahogany guitars and think that they are the finest hog guitars I've ever played. I like it much much more than the D-18 and OM-18. The FYM66HD is beyond compare at that price point in today's market.

[@treetopher9342]

The Yairi DYM60-HD is a fine instrument. An enigma. You can hear the age in the wood. Some of the best sounding mahogany, and it has some sonic similarities to rosewood which is the enigma part.

[@joeyracano1]

That green strat was sick!

[@mylerism]

Great year-end wrap up. I kinda turned my nose up at the Yamaha TAG 3C at first. But I think it's the sleeper pick of 2025.

[@Dmeador]

That my top 5 to .lol. i am glad yall do these videos.. it feels weird talk to camera.. yall are great at it .

[@TheTransitmtl]

I could listen to this guy talk about guitars for hours

[@texhaines9957]

Re Taylor 50th: they didn't have anything to rival my unsigned Chris McKee signature Alamo Custom Taylor. Although I did buy a Taylor Custom C17.

[@didamnesia3575]

I tried the anniversary 314ce and returned it immediately after my guitar lesson. Wasn't worth 2700

[@Guitarman47]

Amen brother!!!

[@artrogers3985]

Which one are you going to buy me for Christmas Coops??? Huh Coops? Which one? Huh? Tell me which one ok? I need to know. 😂🎸

[@zororosario]

Wow such a connoisseur collection is awesome stuff, would truly love to buy from Alamo music because of the quality. With the big ? On tariff stuff, living in Canada is like the Lurch of what's it's going to cost me if I buy American 😢. Thanks 😂cheers

[@AndrewMcMorrow]

Any skiers in here? These guys are the Jeff and Bob of the guitar world!

[@margiesplace259]

Cooper love your rendition of " welcome to my world"...recording please. Plus you playing on one of my favorite l000-Martin size)0m-28. Love my 000-28EC & 000-18 Martin.

[@GaryBertolo]

I own a 3/4 size 1948 Martin Parlor all Mahogany, with open slotted tuning headstock. Do you think Furch could build something exotic of that nature or similar to that Martin as I described. Love to know... ¡¥¡

[@laurelhardy4064]

I think Martin made the job a bit easier for those who make fake Martin guitars, with no logo on the headstock, let's just hope that's not the case, because it's a beautiful sounding guitar, thanks for the video.

[@OregonBreault]

Crikey. Those Yairi are impressive.

[@johnsikora6043]

How much is the Strat?

[@mauriciofuentes1217]

I am just here to see how Cooper make these guitars sing :D, sadly i don't live in the USA to purchase in your store : /

[@JustinQuinn-r5m]

Hello Cooper, the familiar riff & run that you do on many of the guitars you demo has never sounded better than on the Taylor 810 dreadnought ( pick #4), and I’m not an acoustic fellow at all! It was the most articulate and ‘toneful’. Play on, Sir!

[@ronaldlinton5033]

ummm, your #1 is spot on…..really!

[@billyhuynh6554]

I love Martin guitar

[@DonaldRoycroft-sm3rp]

Alvarez for me, Every Time, even ahead of Taylor

[@jimmyjames2022]

2024, fantastic year for beards too!

[@stewarttomkinson3356]

I went to the Alamo a couple years ago on a Sunday and we walked over there and you guys were closed

[@MatthewPeskay]

All of texas is closed on Sundays.

[@brucerichard2904]

I once dated a girl with a big ol' jazz box.

[@jonnyhammerstix1535]

Take my money now.

[@GaryBertolo]

The parlor Martin is a D-518 (3/4) ¡¥¡

[@billbones1000]

Merry Christmas white guitar Jesus guy, Merry Christmas

[@catopwnzify]

Vintera 2 for me telecaster

[@chrisb8193]

Oh look, 5 more guitars I’ll never afford in my lifetime.😂

[@theapplepaul]

Hard to pick when entry guitar sounds like magic in your hands. Loved that improv on Down By the River on the Furch.

[@jamesweedn]

The only thing I would have asked was to give the price of these five.

[@kwu2242]

Ride or die with Hello Kitty. Murphy lab that ish

[@ronellgarrett2127]

Another great video! Love the guitar choices. Just don't ever wear those pants again

[@le_th_]

Dreadnaughts, dreadnaughts, dreadnaughts. I dread dreadnaughts.

[@johnwashburn3793]

Fortunately for you, they have other sizes too.

[@squidwardjtentacles]

Jeez put some pants on Cooper😂

[@GuitarAucustic]

Can u do something on Aucustic guitar on saddle side/bridge so we can like on elecric adjust action and etc. Only instrument when u buy it u need to buy xxx hamer,send paoer,chain saw etc to make it playeble. It's 2025 xxx drones are flying and u still got that saddle/bridge stuff. And nut to. And frets are sharp as xxxx. If i had alot of cash i would cut my finger on fret and sue all guitar makers. Only Yamaha have nice frets , and i mean budget guitars not guitars for rich folks

[@pcar928fan]

Not a single Collings on your list. Hmmmm…

[@GaryBertolo]

Maybe Martin could bring back the 3/4 D-518 1948 again... ¡¥¡

[@revotalizer7504]

Are you my personal Jesus

[@basiltiffani8850]

Thought he didn't have on pants at first.

[@deborahmcalister3936]

Finally Taylor came to their senses and built an X Bracing guitar!!! Andy Powers ruined Taylor in my opinion with his V bracing. I'd buy an 810 Legacy.

[@tompurcell9287]

Thanks for sharing this. I have both Taylor X and V braced guitars. I think I’ll sell the V and keep the X. ❤

[@deborahmcalister3936]

@@tompurcell9287 smart move! I live where we have Willcutt Guitars and they can't give a V bracing Taylor away! On Reverb the old X bracing Taylor's are bringing top dollar.

[@gradun123]

Yup, I'd agree.