Not A Ukulele Reviews - Aria ASA 18H Mini Parlour Guitar

Not A Ukulele Reviews looks at the ASA 18H Mini Parlour Guitar from Aria. www.gotaukulele.com/2022/06/a...
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[@drpkmurphy]

I really enjoy the specialty guitar reviews. I wouldn’t want a normal full size guitar anymore but I do have some interest in mini guitar and guitarleles. Not that I am buying one anytime soon but they are pretty cool…..thanks DOC

[@libelle8124]

I bought a parlour. Reason: I don't play standing up and parlours are ideal for playing them sitting on the sofa or on the porch. Downside: They don't look so cool, but a dreadnaught is far too big for me anyway.

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you like them!

[@johnchastain7890]

@@libelle8124 "Don't look cool"? Tsk, tsk! The small, distinctive shape of a parlour makes people think you know something most guitarists don't. ;-)

[@libelle8124]

@@johnchastain7890 I remember that :-) Thank you 🙂

[@mrmisfit635]

Almost felt like walking into the wrong room, then enjoying what I've found! Great review, Baz ✌🏼 ❤️

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@paul_mitchener_ukulele]

I like you doing these, and look forward to more as well as the regular uke reviews. The bad news is that this review has made me want a Gibson dreadnought rather than the one reviewed!

[@GotAUkulele]

Seriously - that one in the video is a G45 - I also own a J45 which (for me at least) is one of the best Dreadnoughts ever made. The G version is about ⅓ of the price, and honestly.. is far closer in tone than I like to admit!

[@paul_mitchener_ukulele]

@@GotAUkulele thanks and in all seriousness that's a handy hint for the future.

[@GotAUkulele]

@@paul_mitchener_ukulele Made in USA too - which makes the price all the more remarkable

[@Nobody_Nowhere_Never]

I've been saving for the Enya nova guitar, so I'm excited to see the other reviews. Thanks!

[@GotAUkulele]

The Enya Go is a great thing - certainly different. I enjoyed it a lot!

[@mikek4708]

Bought a fender parlour for my son when learning. Smaller depth was ideal. Thanks for the review, not bad for the price. Honest review as always. Have a good week.

[@GotAUkulele]

Hopefully getting a Fender on the midweek reviews soon

[@GotAUkulele]

p.s - bought a ¾ scale Fender for my daughter for same reason

[@emm_arr]

Interesting. I quite like the flatpack wardbrobe laminate vibe.

[@GotAUkulele]

Ha ha!

[@richardsnow7299]

I really like these reviews. It's nice to see a different instrument as much as I love ukes. Love your dreadnought though. Sounds absolutely awesome

[@GotAUkulele]

Was unfair to play that one - because it's a cannon!

[@jroc2201]

Super cool!! Really enjoyed this

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks for the visit

[@SuperGrimify]

I'm excited for this 'series' Baz, I've been looking into smaller guitars (I'm a large person and find dreadnaughts uncomfortable to hold)

[@GotAUkulele]

Few more coming on midweek slots yet!

[@joeobyrne3189]

Interesting stuff, like the idea of these reviews.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks Joe!

[@billreinehr8740]

Nice review and good idea for a review. Thanks.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks for watching!

[@troykulele]

I think this compliments uke reviews nicely. Would love to see a review of Outdoor Ukulele guitars. Durability and small size makes them interesting.

[@GotAUkulele]

I'd love to - but doubtful - took me 12 years to get an Outdoor on the site but that was only because a UK dealer took a chance on the ukes and loaned me one. He doesn't stock guitars - Outdoor would need to send me one, but they have never answered my requests.

[@chriscoffee138]

I don’t know if you’ve ever tried the Gretsch Jim Dandy parlor, but for a small cheap all ply guitar, it sounds pretty decent. I love mine.

[@GotAUkulele]

Coming soon!

[@digitalramyun]

I was eyeing up this very guitar a couple of years ago, but for one reason or another - ironically - I went for a Caramel baritone uke. I’m now mildly interested in this Aria again: partly as a “travel” guitar, but also for its sound, which I think sounds quite “alt-folk”-like. Listen to “The Rooster Moans” by Iron & Wine, or “Skinny Love” by Bon Iver - that sort of thin, almost banjo-like tone. If I have some spare cash (or can find a secondhand bargain), I wouldn’t mind one of these - thanks for the review!

[@GotAUkulele]

Personally i'd hang on for my review of the Gretsch Jim Dandy - small, same old timey voice, but MUCH better

[@duncansmith5734]

I've got the nylon strung version of this guitar (Aria ASA 18HC ?) which I think has a much nicer tone - warmer and less jangly - and suits the compact body size better. It's also an easier crossover for uke players more used to nylon strings. It's a great little guitar to keep within easy reach at home or take on a trip without worrying about the odd knock. You're right about the scruffy finish and poor tuners, but hey, you get what you pay for. Thanks for all your reviews Baz.

[@GotAUkulele]

I can fully imagine a nylon strung version working better. Not enough body size here to drive the steel strings I don't think.

[@conradreyes5391]

Thanks for sharing this video, would it also sound better if installed by nylon strings?

[@GotAUkulele]

Whilst it may sound less thin, it's not built for those strings, so I wonder if they would have enough power to drive the top enough

[@mrclumsyishungover]

Not surprised by the sound and quality noted here...Must admit I didn't have a lot of luck or love with my Aria 151 Mtn parlour and much fuller sounds can be had with a lot of other parlours and for not much more than the Aria.

[@GotAUkulele]

They can - but i guess the plus point here IS the low price - sort of thing I would sling in the car if I went camping and not care too much. Reckon it would take slide very well too

[@markattardo]

That was one of the odd instruments that resonates horrible on my end. Glad you played the dreadnought too😂 The Aria is an interesting instrument option, thanks for the review👍👍

[@GotAUkulele]

Not just your end Mark - it's a thin thin tone - with no bottom end. Saying that - I genuinely could see me throwing this in the back of a car and going camping with it and not worrying. Drunk campfire sing-songs don't need Gibson dreadnoughts! Important point is - it plays like a guitar should. Tone may be paper thin, but it works

[@markattardo]

@@GotAUkulele I agree completely.

[@libelle8124]

Not too bad, I suppose. Soundwise it's for me a bit like comparing a grand piano with a harpsichord. I'm sure there are much better Parlour Guitars about, in fact I know there are, because I bought one. 🙃 Great you added reviews about these guitars also 🙂

[@GotAUkulele]

There are - this is very thin on tone. Still - for camping etc - it works as a guitar - i've seen worse!

[@libelle8124]

@@GotAUkulele Exactly! There are much worse guitars about. I recently watched a video of somebody testing one from Big A and it started to make noises as if imploding and the bridge ripping off while he was tuning it. For camping and trying guitar out, I'd say it's good. I borrowed somebody's guitar for a few days until I bought my own. Loving guitar as much as I love ukulele now. Depending on which I practise/play first it feel like going from a 30 Truck to going to a small car 🙂

[@alexliver]

We need more aria in this channel! The aria au-1 soprano has probably more value for money than the Kiwaya

[@GotAUkulele]

Hard to find in the UK though

[@alexliver]

@@GotAUkulele thanks for the reply!

[@cazhowe737]

I love this channel because it just gets more interesting…thanks Baz 🪕🎸

[@GotAUkulele]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@jeffwatson4908]

I bought a Jasmine mini dreadnought short scale quitar that was a return at $US 50. Solid spruce top and quite resonate with good base. Never a fan of standard sized dreadnaughts but “travel” minis can be quite expensive. It is far better than this Aria and at its regular price quite competitive. The gig bag is a dust cover and the tuners could be better but for that price buying decent ones is not a big investment if the guitar bones are good.

[@GotAUkulele]

Thanks for sharing!

[@grvtwidguitr]

I live in india, where can i find it?

[@GotAUkulele]

Don't know i'm afraid

[@rockermonkey9366]

I like the direction your going. But that doesn’t sound good on this end lol

[@GotAUkulele]

I'm not a fan - beater only - thin and no bottom end at all. Desperately needs better strings too

[@zozoart]

When it comes to travel guitars, I think the Taylor GS mini leaves the rest in the dust.

[@GotAUkulele]

Used to own one but sold it - left me cold - I think that textbook Taylor bright sparkle doesn’t suit smaller body to my ears. Found it a bit too in my face

[@GotAUkulele]

Leagues above this Aria of course, but I prefer my PRS P20

[@grahamashcroft5991]

Hi Baz, can you play burn baby burn and throw it on the campfire... You can make it double its price by signing the guitar......a Baz signature guitar... Yes...its cheap and cheerful..

[@bungaloboynes]

Think you need a not a ukulele channel

[@GotAUkulele]

Not enough time to run this channel - they won't be taking over - only a handful planned

[@bungaloboynes]

@@GotAUkulele it's all good what every you upload all watch it love your reviews thanks for all the effort

[@GotAUkulele]

@@bungaloboynes Thank you!

[@jimmyjimmy951]

Diminish its value says it’s tonal great value compared t the Gibson. 😉🇦🇺

[@GotAUkulele]

Excuse me?

[@johnchastain7890]

For that money, I can forgive the boxy tone and sloppy polish... but wonky tuners are a deal-breaker. They can render an instrument un-playable. BTW, in the close-up of the slotted headstock, the 6th-string tuner axle looked crooked. Tsk, tsk.

[@GotAUkulele]

I had bigger issues with the tuners than the wonky axle - them grinding on turning for one!

[@johnchastain7890]

@@GotAUkulele I hear ya. Same reason I had to feed my first mando to the termites. Eleven dollars, wasted! ;-)

[@wojciechglanc]

Sounds terrible...

[@GotAUkulele]

Sounds like a hundred quid guitar...

[@wojciechglanc]

@@GotAUkulele well...I heard better guitars for that price range :) it reminds me those Russian guitars available in soviets countries like Poland where I come from :) in early 80ties :) But they were functional. You could use them as a shovel or additional wood for your 🔥

[@derbimac]

Entertaining review as always,awful sounding guitar.

[@GotAUkulele]

Yep - not the nicest sound - but hence my final thought - i'd happily throw one in my car to take to a festival in a tent or go round a campfire. Cheap as chips.