HsienMo Grand Auditorium GA Custom German/Indian Rosewood Guitar Review Singapore

[@irondoger]

Wonderful demonstration of a beautiful sounding guitar thank you ❤

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@irondoger it’s a lovely guitar

[@MrDarrenkau328]

Hi, great one…That fingerboard and bridge is selected Ziricote wood, as the head plate layer is ziricote too, i guess the first owner purchased it from Klang Malaysia showroom from me…

[@raymondtay9226]

Do u still sell ? How can I buy from you

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@MrDarrenkau328 that’s great ..

[@gertm583]

Great review and guitar and as always you play the guitar in the same way with great enthusiasm. To me there are two favorite KZbin reviewers that are the best. Share always a honest opion. Those two are JPCormier and you my friend. 👍👍👍

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@gertm583 thanks for your kind comments

[@USNAVDC]

Hey Jarvis...I've miss your videos for a long time. I hadn't been getting notifications. I'm glad to see them again. It's great seeing you demo lots of different guitars. Best wishes.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@USNAVDC just this week alone i loaded many videos

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@USNAVDC welcome back

[@JPCormier]

Love your reviews brother! I have two of these on the way. I can’t wait. I think they are doing something incredible.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@JPCormier let me know how it sounds as the built quality is pretty impressive on these

[@lefthandpath1587]

@JPCormier - huge fan of your channel, I bought a Yairi FYM60HD because of your reviews. Been dying for you to review the Hsienmo . I have Hsienmo's Lowden F-35 style sinker redwood / cocobolo model, and its...not the equal of the FYM60HD. But it is *damn* close at about 1/3 the price, for fit finsih and resonance.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@lefthandpath1587 wow

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@JPCormier i’m also one of your fans

[@d.j.williams-hello]

Thanks JP and Jarvis for not being afraid to speak the truth for us guitar heads.

[@luismiguelmakshen4856]

I have a custom made guitar from Hsienmo, and it's an absolute beauty, it sounds amazing, plays amazing and looks amazing. I have a video if me playing it on my channel.

[@Big.E]

Beautiful guitar 🎸

[@ruudjonckman3097]

Sounds powerful,i have a dadarwood made with highgrade englemann spruce top ,its the best guitar i ever have,i also have in the past yamaha,larrivee,levin, not so good asmy dadarwood its a beatiful guitar a real winner for cheap price

[@rogerd9150]

Sounds amazing Jarvis.... but you could make a cigar box guitar sound like that right? 🙂 I think they are becoming so popular that shipping lead times are long now?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@rogerd9150 well it’s custom made unless you buy whatever stocks they have then they can ship it to you once you pay them @hsienmo

[@lefthandpath1587]

So, one important note - the custom Hsienmo are *not* handcrafted guitars. What they are is the Taylor type approach, where CNC machines are heavily used where they are strongest, to produce extremely precise components out of very high quality woods, and then considerable manual attention is placed to fitting, these, and tuning the soundboard to produce a near boutique level guitar.

[@lefthandpath1587]

Having said that, the reality is that the materials used are as good or better than Taylor, and the fit feel and sound is spectacular. I have a Hsienmo LingLong 38" guitar - sinker redwood and cocobolo back and sides, ebony everywhere else. Its basically modeled on the Lowden F-35. I've played the F-35 - the Hsienmo equals it for fit, feel and resonance - for about 20% of the cost.

[@lefthandpath1587]

Finally - Hsinemo isn't a threat to true handcrafted, boutique shops, like @DriftwoodGuitars ( folks who can afford a Driftwood guitar, which is essentially the height of playable artwork - aren't price conscious). But Martin / Taylor / Gibson - they should be worried. The fanboys are aging rapidly, and younger folks want value, not bragging rights

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@lefthandpath1587 the tops are individually tuned

[@douglasboyd8475]

Sounds amazing

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@douglasboyd8475 yes she is absolutely stunning

[@Joe-m6p6b]

The Taylor like guitar you mentioned is also a GA like this one?

[@justinstew]

I’m surprised to find myself preferring the tone of the Hsienmo over the high end Yamaha, and I really like Yamahas

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

well i’m not surprised by your response

[@Joe-m6p6b]

This guitar appels to me. Sounds very good.

[@Joe-m6p6b]

The floating Neck is very clever. The performing musician can hide his tips as a cash reserve there.;-)

[@Joe-m6p6b]

Sounds very fundamenta and warm over my AKG headphonrsl.I like it .The highs sound smooth with good sustain, for my taste they could be a bit fuller. But maybe it is the slightly boomy, warm sounds and the droning sustain of deeper frequencies which overlay the highs? Al in all it is a Open and Not to tight sounding guitar.

[@josephryan5396]

How does Hsienmo comapre with Eastman? Would you say Hsienmo is a step up?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@josephryan5396 eastman tone honestly is not that good .. under the hood of eastman are extremely rough like they don’t bother sanding it down with a finer grit of sandpaper .. this HsienMo guitar has a more refined yet wider spectrum tone that is found mainly on higher end expensive instruments

[@lefthandpath1587]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 100% agree / Hsienmo is extremely clean on the inside and its manufacturing process and attention to detail is much more in line with a Taylor. Hsienmo is the best kept secret out there right now.

[@Lesnar161]

This man doesn't aged at all....Only a little receding hairline... Forever young

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@Lesnar161 i sleep in the freezer that’s why hahahah

[@Joe-m6p6b]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore How old are your kids now, Jarvis? ✍️👍

[@jeremiahmendoza471]

​@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 😂 Bruh

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@Joe-m6p6b my two boys one is 25 and the other 22 years old

[@Joe-m6p6b]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore So they don't sleep in a freezer?

[@RRW276]

Wow, they make some NICE guitars and at wildly cheap prices (by comparison). I was just looking at some of their other models and they’re beautiful. Jarvis, how does the finish feel and do you know if it’s poly or nitro? Is it thick? I don’t see any mention of this on their site. The demo sounds lovely! 🤘

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@RRW276 the neck is satin and the finish i think it’s poly and not overly thick so it’s ok

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@RRW276 i’m told it’s nitro

[@smandez2023]

🎵Imagine if Jarvis got a low taper faaaade! 🎶 Just kidding my brother- another great review and the haircut looks great on you! China is really starting to make some killer acoustic guitars.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@smandez2023 Fade not for me .. yes the china guitars are coming up and getting better and better

[@SteveMiller-yw7kv]

Is it normal for the wood to be darker on one side..I have a Yamaha that way as well

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@SteveMiller-yw7kv yes sometimes it’s just the way the tops are cut in a different angle so it’s just cosmetic only don’t worry

[@bostonbesteats364]

Hsienmo is the real deal. I have a 2022 Hsienmo Autumn OM with Bear Claw Sitka/Wild Indian Rosewood and turquoise trim. They only make 30-50 guitars a month and you can extensively customize whatever you want (even the logo!). Maybe a bit unfair to compare it to the incredible FG-9 lol.

[@PARAKFPS]

Hey jarvis im a follower and i don't skip your ads, may i ask do you have tabs for your songs i like the 1st song with capo on 3rd fret.

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@PARAKFPS i don’t know how to read tabs so that’s why i don’t have tabs

[@localguy8]

Sounds very airy I like it good strummer ❤🎸🎸☮️👍🏻 how much is it?

[@antoniapark-u3n]

😍

[@smogpro3579]

bought one hsienmo shiyi it is ok for strumming,fast chords but it was build at low E frequency when i play finger style at 7th fret guitar has wolf note .and seller dont accept return ,all sells are final.

[@lefthandpath1587]

Its the guitar models featured in their custom gallery that are the quality being referenced here,not the ones that are CNC only.

[@smogpro3579]

@@lefthandpath1587 wolf note=dead note=no sustain

[@smogpro3579]

Mine is good for strumming only , finger style ok only avoid the dead note E

[@lefthandpath1587]

@@smogpro3579 Have you tried swapping out the saddle for a different material (tusq if its bone or vice versa), and/or going to a lighter / heavier gauge string. On the AGF threads on wolf notes, (which apparently occur on high end brands, Martins, Furch as well), this was offered as a way to potentially fix this

[@TallTreesClub]

The Hsienmo quality and pricing is so good, moderators at USA Acoustic Guitar forums seem intimidated. Some threads vanish, maybe because sponsors are nervous. Reviews by actual owners are usually stellar. I bought a Hsienmo German spruce w/ Indian rosewood and sinker redwood w/ cocobolo. Both arrived in 4 days. They sound lovely. My favorite is sinker redwood. I added a K&K Pure Mini

[@lefthandpath1587]

Yeah - esp. the ACG - they seem stuck on stupid where anything made in China is concerned. they've repeated killed Hsienmo discussions for no good reason, except they are a clear threat to the Martin / Taylor/ Gibson label junkies and business model

[@Joe-m6p6b]

How much is the shipping, import taxes, tarifs, custom etc.?

[@TallTreesClub]

@@Joe-m6p6b Depends on where you live and where you buy. If you buy from Leen on Reverb or Hsienmo's website, about $180 shipping w/ no tax. I'm in Oregon, USA and both of mine came from Asia to our door in 4 days. It can be less for slower shipping. I think $180 was fine for me.

[@bronx0804]

Hsienmo or Blueridge guitar?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@bronx0804 HSIENMO of course as it’s a hand crafted hand tune top guitar which sounds more refined and louder dynamically .. Blueridge is a production line guitar and the tone os pretty limited

[@spongebo8250]

How much?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@spongebo8250 go check their website

[@LegsON]

So you say Hsienmo are the real deal? Just started watching. I'm a foreigner and afraid to pay 1000$ without any guarantee I'll get ANYTHING for it.😢

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@LegsON pretty well made and value for money too

[@LegsON]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Better than an all-solid guitar from Cort factory?

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@LegsON way much much better and this one has so much depth

[@LegsON]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore I see, thanks!

[@lefthandpath1587]

@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore 100%. The Cort is a good deal. The Hsienmo is a ridiculously good deal, and once folks figure that out, watch those prices climb.

[@cugir321]

It a fraction of the cost until you have to refret it because of a 14th fret hump

[@TheGuitarSpaSingapore]

@@cugir321 there is no 14 fret hump as it’s a floating fretboard extension

[@lefthandpath1587]

Agree with @TheGuitarSpaSingapore. I own the Hsienmo Linglong 38 (inspired by Lowden S50) - sinker redwood top, cocobola back and sides, hog neck with ebony fingerboard. No hump, but a floating fingerboard with carbon inserts in the neck that is easily adjustable - there is zero chance this guitar will ever have a hump, or for that matter, need a neck reset.

[@tsbsox]

Perhaps the AGF and Martin forum do not like to promote companies that are stealing designs and ideas from others. They are not "inspired"by, but are 100% copies, stolen ideas is not inspired. They have completely stolen Casimi and McPherson designs, bracing, bridges etc. among others. They have/had a video where they bought 2 McPhersons, cut one in half and then completely copied the bracing patterns, heights, thickness etc. calling it research. They then A/B the two to show how exact their copy is. People need to look at the company and if you don't care that they are stealing from others, not modifying anything, completely copying and then under cutting their price, you go for it.

[@Billionairelee0220]

Everything has a process, and this phenomenon of deconstruction and learning from others is quite common across different industries. There are even brands that have never seen an actual Martin guitar but started replicating based solely on shared blueprints. With the Shiyi model, we can see many distinct changes in the neck, soundhole ring, and bridge. As for the MCP's internal structure, its patent has already expired. The MCP neck cannot be adjusted, whereas Hsienmo started by following the original MCP design but later modified the neck to be adjustable. This shows that they are not just copying blindly but are making further optimizations, taking into account the real-world issues faced by players.

[@tsbsox]

You guys do you...I will work with companies of integrity. You pull up their Casimi copy and tell me what they do is ethical.

[@tsbsox]

@@Billionairelee0220 I wish I could add pics to this comment...Lowden, McPherson, Casimi, Gibson. Direct copies.

[@lefthandpath1587]

@@Billionairelee0220 100%. Martin introduced the Dreadnought model in 1916. Gibson introduced J35 and J45 models - same guitar with 1 mod, a slope shoulder - in 1934. Did Gibosn 'rip off' Martin, whose look and feel trade dress and patents were still in full force at that time?

[@Timmy2024-y5g]

Feel free to pay 4x the price lol copy or not they sound the same with same material. You’re just paying for these overprice American brand name. I’ll pay for quality without the brand name price tag along with.