Ariel Posen's 1st Impressions of the Fender Acoustasonic

[@sadul]

Squier version will sell like beer! I will get one.

[@rafiandraputra7538]

@Ben Larson i hope they do

[@jrvsntwrk8667]

2 years later....where’s your squire version at asshole

[@dr.lyleevans6915]

They’ve been selling stratocoustics and telecoustics for a while. I’ve had them, they aren’t awful

[@YT1344]

this sounds amazing for recording. Forget about finding answer to "does it sound like an electric?" or "does it sound like an acoustic?!" questions. What I hear is variety of awesome usable sounds.

[@MarkDyson]

This. If it doesn't sound like a good fit for your use case...move on, nothing to see here. :-)

[@droliver]

If you're going to record an acoustic, you'd just mic up a real one. This guitar doesn't sound like an acoustic, instrument, it sounds like a piezo.

[@adanjayce8971]

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[@shepherdaiden7194]

@Adan Jayce instablaster =)

[@adanjayce8971]

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[@lewisbeeman]

I absolutely love the editing of these videos. Anderton’s is continually putting out great content.

[@sundaynightdrunk]

Damn Ariel is friggin' talented. Wow.

[@samlelowitch]

He certainly is.

[@superdriver777]

The call-and-response Ariel plays at 14:05 has to be my favorite part hahaha

[@attemptedpolymath9660]

11:20 Pete's face and that little chuckle after he reads "you really won't believe your acoustic guitar can do this".

[@TheNeers71]

These are still blowing me away every time I hear one.

[@clayherendeen8910]

Some beautiful jamming guys! Just watched the video of Pete and The Captain reviewing these guitars and its nice to have an additional perspective and hear other playing styles. I really want to buy one of these now haha! Thanks Pete and Ariel!

[@stanleywilliamson9359]

I actually am really in love with this. Don’t really care how much it costs, this is probably what I’ve personally been looking for, for AGES. But that’s just me.

[@Cam-yp7cn]

stan a really bad sounding acoustic shaped like an electric guitar that costs way too much money?

[@chrisjs6123]

stan I’m with you. I want one too.

[@stanleywilliamson9359]

Fish I personally love the tone

[@stanleywilliamson9359]

Chris JS haha awesome! I’m gonna check one out today and report back

[@markviereck4547]

I totally agree. I’m getting one.

[@GuitarAnthony]

Hate to accidentally drop a pick down that soundhole.

[@rickc2102]

Lol

[@BarnacleButtock]

Big L

[@TurboToad]

My thoughts exactly... 😋

[@GeneralSigh]

Theres a backplate

[@drumsNstuff79]

Yep. I like how the pointed that right out in the Fender video, as if they knew exactly what we were thinking! Do we really need one more reason the lose a pick? I swear it's a conspiracy by the pick companies! jk..

[@amhedet]

Probably the most engaging guitar i’ve seen in a while.

[@davidherringgo]

Just bought one !! America .WOW what a guitar 🎸 Your review was the best I've seen on Y.T. Many thanks from across the pond .Austin TX.

[@JKM395]

Those things sound really intriguing. I’m looking forward to trying one when they eventually make it to stores.

[@nickbordonaro8970]

Ariel has great improv ability, love it

[@cortical1]

I played one of these at NAMM and they sound great. I also met Danish Pete at iHop and asked him if he was named after the country or the breakfast pastry.

[@caboosethemoose2070]

I want the one Pete is playing. He’s too good. That exact one I want

[@gbaren]

Sounds great..Especially the acoustic settings !! Nice."Please may I have" The Green one :)

[@amilkyboi]

I honestly adore the way these guitars look for some reason. Probably will never own one, however.

[@jakeusurungus]

That look on Ariel's face when Pete pulls out the product pamphlet.

[@londoncharlieboy]

Pete & Ariel are so refreshing to watch. Great talent, great combo....more!

[@benchan32]

@16:45 or you could use a dual pick up system and split the overdrive channel to your amp

[@poehaaa4642]

Nice demo. Can’t wait to see the whole review (with other strings).

[@gyrospace2]

Best Anderton demo yet. ⚔🗿

[@acausalfermion]

The jams in this video are downright _sexy._ Pete's use of the volume for dynamics is masterful. Ariel has fully assimilated the CAGED system. His chord expressions/shapes lead exceptionally. #PeterHonore #ArielPosen #Fender

[@ZappaBlues]

I like the burst and black. I would string it with acoustic 11s. But given I am retired and on pension, I will have to wait for a Squier version. :(

[@samchoate1719]

Start a lemonade stand or hand out samples at Costco.

[@edgarmatias]

Goddamn, Ariel’s picking/plucking technique is incredible

[@bobbywilliams4655]

That really does sound sooo good

[@Rodrat]

I get it's not for everyone but I'm really surprised how much people don't seem to like these. If I had the money I would definitely get one. I think they are really cool. Maybe they will come out with a Korean or Indonesian model so I can afford to get it later.

[@jamessharman3642]

I'm not the biggest fan of these, but this demo is definitely the best I've seen so far. It's the only demo I've seen where I don't hate the sound. All other demo's I've heard, they sounded modulated and not as good as the real thing, especially for the price range. The idea I think is great, and I own and love my Taylor T5z.

[@felixramirez6898]

Great playing Guys .

[@JPT00]

That little remix of pete had me dying of laughter at work😂

[@mr501mc]

Vary rarely do I actually laugh out loud at these things..... But I must admit that got me.

[@drumsNstuff79]

Slap a dap! Kinda catchy! A new theme song maybe?

[@RafaelUnplugged]

Where is the follow up video?

[@musicrepairs]

I watched so many other demos of This guitar and only one other demo impressed me. The fender demos have been crap. Some lovely tones In this video👍

[@markviereck4547]

I absolutely love this guitar. I’m a bass player but want this. It’s easier to play and sounds like an acoustic plus like a tele.. $2000 is a good price instead of buying two guitars.

[@bobbywilliams4655]

I really like telecasters and acoustics. I was just watching a KZbin video of a Michael Kelly hybrid 55 guitar. Have any of you guys heard it. From what I can tell it sounds nice.

[@justinhobgood4312]

12:24 ... ariel is so good i love these two together

[@James-cn9no]

The multi-colored fretboard grain looks cool. But I think I'll keep my Taylor T5Z Custom.

[@Hapharzardly]

Now I need one. Very cool.

[@Wheels_Unlimited]

Sooo, are they any good unplugged? They really could have future proofed these with a USB-C charging port.

[@wxdanwx]

The charging port looks like it's fishmans, they use them for the fluence tele set.

[@sailormike1089]

Fender had Fishman design the undersaddle pickup hence the USB port for charging. When the light is flashing they say you have about two hours left.

[@kneckarn]

It’s a bit out of my price range right now but it’s a perfect type of guitar for me. I hope that they make a Mexican version or high end squier.

[@rickc2102]

So, one that looks like a Guitarrón Mexicano? 😜

[@MarkDyson]

Agree. Migrating into that market niche would signal the design was considered a success. I'm all in on guitar design enjoying innovative new approaches. Some will succeed, some will fail, but the only guaranteed failure is not trying.

[@lcpholman]

Damn you Andertons! I really wasn't that impressed with these, and then Ariel plays it, and I suddenly need one. Must remind myself, it's Ariel, not the guitar, and I have < 1% off his skill.

[@The00Raven00Effect]

If I was into country music, I think this guitar would be perfect for me. It’s definitely interesting to say the least and there’s tons of cool things you can do with it.

[@mikewoodward8350]

Bought a pre-loved one of these (in immaculate condition) which cost £1045 (was 1195 but traded in a guitar as well for £150). So now got a Taylor 412ce-R and a Fender Professional Strat (HSS) along with the Acoustasonic - feel that together that covers a lot of bases. Guess it a “marmite” guitar - you either love it or hate it. I love it! Not sure I would have paid full price for new. PS bought on finance so one of the questions in the shop was “are you married?” My reply was “at the moment yes, but maybe not when I get the guitar home”

[@GuitarJeff]

So I have one I really do love it. For playing life and the number of sounds you get from it is great. I am not sorry I got it but it really has a lot of downfalls that needs fixed. First it comes with a very shoddy gig bag. 3 of them had to get shipped to me because they couldn't survive the shipping. The gig bag is really barely padded. At this price hard shell case should be a.must. if not, a much better gig bag. PRS gig bags are awesome copy them. Locking tuners. At this price and no locking tuners. The tuners are also strained and bend back towards the neck. While we are on the tuners and strings. Acoustic plastic pins for the other end. These suck. Hard to get out and then hard to stay back in. Could have put a secondary block of wood to hold the ball ends so we aren't messing with these pins. It's a little neck heavy. This thing is really light which is great but the neck end is heavy compared to the body. This causes you to hold the neck up while playing. Other than those issues it's really a good guitar. I don't regret buying it at all. I have had a lot of fun with it as well.

[@MarkDyson]

Read your appraisal with great interest. I have a few PRS models and I agree their gig bags are top shelf. Hope my Acoustasonic is spared the travails of yours and arrives in one piece! I personally prefer a good gig bag to a hard case and was hoping for better from Fender's take on them.

[@V4D2]

Being neck heavy kind of puts me off a little bit. But I am still very interested in playing one of these. Would I still be better off with buying a ..say.. a Godin and a traditional tele? Or a Martin, for eg? I like this new fender because I am a songwriter that plays a LOT of acoustic, but I really like to use heavy tone electric on top.

[@BdotRASS]

Lovely playing, chaps. Any news on if/when the exotic wood variants will be hitting the shelves? Really holding out for one of those better looking ones :D

[@ThrivingHopeMinistries_]

That is absolutely incredible engineering!!!!

[@SuperReasonable]

I think this is a cool guitar which will take a bit of time to get used too. For me, I’ll stick with my Martin OM28E and John English built Nocaster, but I could be tempted by this with 10's rather than 12's. It certainly looks the part, much nicer than my T5.

[@MarkDyson]

Great stuff. This is replacing two of my guitars that have just become obsolete (literally: I just traded them in for credit towards getting one of these). YMMV but after weeks of review I love the tones and the look, the price is fair for what's going on under the hood, and it's going to become my gigging staple. Counting the days until my order arrives. It's not for everyone, of course-so if it doesn't appeal to you just don't get one.

[@johnsparkman4532]

Really nice, I'm impressed!

[@31turnip]

What about the Fender Roland strat, that thing was great. It was a plain strat as we all know them but then you could switch to different acoustics including 12 string, nylon and resonator. It also did tele and humbucker sounds while also being able to switch tunings! AND IT LOOKED AND PLAYED LIKE A STRAT

[@TheAkashPatra]

Ariel is just brilliant

[@shirtsguitar]

Looks neat and sound 😃

[@ForeverDownByLaw]

Seems like a great solution to a traditional problem to me. I'd be very interested where they take this concept in the future. Perhaps a bit deeper body as an option for better unplugged tones?

[@TeddyLeppard]

Love the ability to blend the pickups. That should be standard on all electric guitars.

[@antondelights686]

One second they are talking using their mouths... then the next second they are conversing using their guitars... man these two... 🙌🏽

[@CKVideoGames]

Yoooo that Donny Hathaway Jealous Guy bit you did at 10:55 was crazy Ariel

[@rogerbertrim5810]

What acoustic amp are you guys using? Thanks

[@sybamunki]

looks like a lot of tropical hardwood in there - are the sources sustainable?

[@WadenstromLeif]

😂😂😂 "Sku-bi-dab" Made my day! 😂😂😂

[@redstrat1234]

Good on Fender for trying something different (our guitar makers offering us different things is good). I'm sure it will find players who want what it provides, but It's not my thing at all. Maybe whatever Fender is working on next will tempt me.

[@CraigFlowersMusic]

Idk if anyone else listened to this with subwoofers, and deep ones, but whoa. I think it was that pickup inside. Anyway something was rattling my house in this video. And I don't mean that in a tone sense or a musical sense; I mean something was making subsonic noise throughout, I think it was the pickup inside.

[@whimpypatrol5503]

But how do you make it sound loud and full enough to play for a biger-than-bedroom sized live audience?

[@RonBaker456]

Grammar matter! Thoughts on the player series of these? Considering one to use for certain tunes alongside my Martin dreadnought for an acoustic solo act.

[@sebastianxu9084]

From 13:38 see Ariel goes SAVAGE. Love it!!!!!

[@zenmaster1752]

Do i have to use electric strings or acoustic strings?

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

nicely done team A&P

[@fuzzgutterwins3]

I need to play about a dozen of these. I don't care if they are all the same color. Than I would have a good base line. And pic the best one. If it has mojo, it's got a soul I would buy it.

[@haus05]

But does it come in Masterbuilt heavy relic PURPLE????

[@RedRose4711]

That guitar sounds really good!

[@TRose-hc9pv]

I love these!!! Kind of expensive though.

[@stevenklein3211]

2 great players

[@janminor1172]

Wow, guitarists sure are a conservative bunch... “it doesn’t look or sound like all the guitars from the past 60 years - I don’t like it”

[@indiefruit]

I get that, but what I do understand is laughing at the ridiculous price. You could get a great Electric, and a great Acoustic for that price. Hell you could get a MIM, a nice Fender Acoustic, and a Blues Jr for that price.

[@aldousgrieves7415]

All guitarists are the same... TIL

[@MarkDyson]

@@indiefruit Or one American Original or Elite Tele. Or one Memphis Gibson. Two grand for a guitar has been around for ages, this one is hardly exceptional cost-wise. Let's not even get into the special editions that cost twice as much, or more. This guitar is the result of a metric boat-load of research and development, not to mention premium level manufacturing, and the cost reflects that.

[@MarkDyson]

@@indiefruit Not trying to pick a fight, really; just pointing out that this price point is far from unusual for premium guitars. The guitar in question might migrate to a lower-end market at some point-and I'd be all for that, it means the idea was considered a success-but for now it's very much a premium, niche model and the cost is right in line for that market.

[@GadgetyRon]

@@MarkDyson Yep, they have a LOT of R&D costs to recoup, not to mention the cost of manufacturing it right here in California, and of course buying the expensive pickups and/or paying whatever licensing fees they may have with Fishman. Figure 30% of the price goes to the retail store, and that doesn't leave a huge profit margin for Fender, unless they sell a bunch of 'em. First time I caught a glimpse of this thing I thought it was hideous, and didn't even give it a second look. Then I saw and heard the demos at the NAMM show, went directly to GC on my way home, and bought one that night. As a primarily electric player who also likes to do solo acoustic stuff, this thing is darn near a perfect fit for me. I strung it with .011's, and lowered the action a little bit at the nut. It's become one of my favorite guitars already. And the look does grow on you. I'm sure Les Pauls, Strats, and Teles were considered ugly when they were first introduced. I love weird guitars, so this totally works for me, once I got past the initial shock. I also own a Taylor T5Z, and there's just no comparison. The T5Z is cool, but it doesn't do a credible acoustic tone, and while the electric tones are okay, it doesn't have enough sustain to make those tones work well. The Acoustasonic does a very credible job on the acoustic tones (as long as you listen with your ears, not your eyes), and also does a nice job on a Tele-ish electric tone.

[@MrWumbologist]

This is a great "NPR Tiny Desk" guitar

[@sixstringcity3931]

Haha yes! A likemind

[@matthew7196]

I love the concept of these and the plugged in acoustic sounds are pretty good. To me the electric sounds don't sound much like a real Tele at all. I guess they would be usable live if you just wanted to use it every now and then. I'd probably get one at half the price but I don't see the value, as others have said you could get an acoustic and a Telecaster that both sound better than this for the same price.

[@nebbynoo1127]

I love them so much (the guitars😅)

[@ArenaPAsys]

Does Ariel address how he would use the guitar for Slide work?

[@whimpypatrol5503]

4 minutes to get to hear the acoustisonic and a relevant comment. They are sure putting around in a mid 20th century easy living time-zone. I wish they also had grasp of mid 20th century music

[@brooklynboy1000]

you guys are selling it.. amazing but not cheap have you seen the Custom one Jack White got that looks like a Gretsch?

[@PeteV80]

Ok buying one

[@MrOquedo]

7:40 was awesome

[@IPushHard]

It's a "front man's" guitar... more than a guitarists guitar. I think they fill a niche for players who gig or maybe song writers...any role where the versatility would prove handy. But they dont really replace any of the guitars they emulate because they rely a lot on an amp. Fender will have a MIM version or maybe a Squire version at some point....and probably a Strat style also. I dont hate them and I dont love them. For me they are somewhere in the middle.

[@IPushHard]

@Valküre You could be right about that and I agree. Hey, maybe if they fail... we'll be able to pick one up for under 500 bucks someday : )

[@danielhoskins4690]

I was picturing country female singer-songwriter touring artists. Dixie chicks/Taylor Swift

[@MarkDyson]

I'm a solo act, mostly acoustic, and do my own vocals. The idea of being able to bust out a solo (think, Let It Be) in the middle of an otherwise-acoustic tune has a lot of appeal, and I already have one of these on order.

[@danielhoskins4690]

Mark Dyson I think that’s a good use of this guitar.

[@cieranbrown]

Omg I’ve never fallen in love with a guitar at 1st sight! Can I have one pretty please 🙏 I would never need to buy another guitar in my life! I’ve had an autoimmune condition for 15 years (no joke), have not worked in all that time even though i had just graduated from uni pre-diagnosis and my mum recently died. I’m seriously broke, was very nearly made homeless and could seriously do with some good karma to get my mojo back. I own 1 guitar - a Simon & Patrick SP 6 spruce which I have played to death for over 20 years since I got it for my 16th bday and it’s like an extension of my arm - but I’ve reached the limits of what I can do with it. I need something like the acoustasonic to expand my horizons and improve my playing. I know it’s a long shot but thought I would ask anyway. Love the videos so keep up the good work guys 👍

[@cieranbrown]

Or to be honest the strat version would be equally as amazing - not that I’m likely to have any joy. I feel like I’ve got my cap in hand saying ‘please sir can I have some more’! All the best chaps

[@guitarsimon1]

This got me thinking, wonder how long it is before someone (probably Fishman 🐟) brings out an acoustic Kemper. Like you play an acoustic into a special microphone or plug it in and it profiles it..?

[@guitarsimon1]

(Btw I know about the pedal Fishman make, courtesy of my boy Frank Turner)

[@BOTx5]

Leave it to Pete to make reading things off a booklet entertaining.

[@ladyelect9274]

fretboards look real nice

[@SirRamone]

the controls being reversed to a normal tele is great !

[@riccolama2763]

The top is solid spruce or laminate spruce can any body tell me please thanks

[@josemarcontreras6271]

What amp is Ariel using?

[@luiseduardomiranda6807]

I kinda liked the aesthetic parts, so that's why I came here, but it seems really cool. Switching those pickups may be a little hard at first, but I would like to try. Seems like a gear I could buy (however it will be about R$15000 probably here in Brazil, aprox. £3000, so I wont buy it, unfortunately).

[@kamesjey]

Ariel is an utterly terrifying musical force

[@PIOCHENV]

Do a video on putting Electric strings on it

[@pd4165]

I'd like to see a demo done in a 'rock' setting - surely the point is that it's a loud stage guitar. Unless it rejects feedback better than a full acoustic where's the gain (ho-ho)?

[@mr501mc]

10:18 - 10:20 Ariel like wtf you just say. He wanted to laugh but he's too professional. Maybe I'm wrong, but I doubt it 😜

[@LeastTango]

That's your takeaway from this? Seems he was trying to grasp what was being read from the manual.

[@rogerhutchinson5095]

What acoustic amp was used?

[@Vigi]

I died at 7:40 hahahah :D “If you like that kind of stuff” xD

[@matz1321]

What amp are they using???

[@whimpypatrol5503]

Anyone catch what kind of amp?

[@aeroshack]

In the description they should of added also a Banjo, it sounds much better as a guitar though guys.

[@stripedpants1668]

Should have *

[@aeroshack]

@@stripedpants1668 How sad

[@frmcf]

I want to like it, but it just sounds like a cheap piezo pickup to me. It'd be interesting to hear what it sounds like through one of those pedals desgined to get rid of piezo quack.

[@leesloan8216]

These are growing on me🤔