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[@simplygreg17ify]

Jeremy, I know you have a family, business, & life in general...but I'm going to really need you to step up your KZbin game to like 10 or 15 videos a week. Seriously my friend. I just can't get enough. I just feel like we're kindred spirits in so many ways & your videos honestly bring me peace, if that don't sound too corny. Much love & respect from OKC, OK my friend.

[@MrJules39]

What a weirdo.

[@pleasegrowabrain]

An alternative worth consideration is the Positive Grid Spark Mini. It's a VERY small amp (works as a bluetooth speaker too) that has a ton of effects, amp modelling, etc. Disadvantage is it's a separate piece of gear. Advantage is you don't have to stick something with magnets in it to the inside of your acoustic. I use mine with a super compact wireless rig and I like it much better than the Tonewood. The Tonewood is a little glitchy and the magnet thingy goofs up the sound of my acoustic when I'm not using the amp part of it.

[@jayschultz3614]

Game changer. I’ve had one for a couple of years. Just make sure your guitar volume is only half way up for best results. Promotes creativity.

[@JeremySheppard]

Well said!

[@chemtrailtracker]

@@JeremySheppard I have a nylon string flamenco. anyone know if it works on nylon????

[@Kazakov43215]

@@chemtrailtracker Works if you have a microphone and a jack. Usually pickups work mostly with steel strings, since they pick up magnetic pulses to transmit sound, but certain pickups are made for nylon strings. I think the company sell a nylon string pickup along with the tonewood amp as a bundle. You do not need to have a microphone and a jack f you have the pickup.

[@eldritch6871]

does it really make a big difference in playing unplugged?

[@Kazakov43215]

@@eldritch6871 Definitely does ! received mine a week ago, now I feel like my guitar sounds stupid without it

[@GustavoZizu]

This is the most sincere review I've ever seen!!!! You should pause and see your face at 4:02!!! Congrats!!!

[@DerekPaulGuitar]

I’ve been hearing about this in Facebook and KZbin ads, your review is excellent man! Honest and showcases the products pluses and minuses, stay well my friend

[@schroederluck7984]

Nice harmony of December at 11:00! Just picked up a grad school graduation present for myself (Taylor 214ce) and I might snag one of these tone wood amps. Sounds amazing.

[@Texas1836Band]

Thanks for taking the time to do this demonstration. I’m thinking about getting one for Father’s Day. God Bless you brother

[@erickacruz5691]

I honestly go back to this video not for the tonewood amp but because of the eay you play your guitar. I love listening especially that last part you did 😍 sounds so nice 😊

[@JeremySheppard]

Thanks so much, I've found a fairly specific style. It's mostly DADGAD. What do you play most?

[@erickacruz5691]

@@JeremySheppard ohh I see 😊 I'm actually a beginner in the guitar. But I wouls like to know those chords you were playing at the last part 😍 was that a capo you were using? 😊

[@zollyclaman]

I have one too, deffinately inspires music that would not have come without it. Jeremy you are great, genuine guy. Thanks for making the videos, must be hard to find time through work and family time.

[@ukeeramusic3862]

How does this work? It has a small speaker to run those effects? What does it do to the sound to get these effects and how? My brain is shot!

[@zollyclaman]

@@ukeeramusic3862 if you understand how a speaker works...it basically uses your guitar as the filament. Vibrates the back of the guitar to create the effects. Its a genius concept.

[@ukeeramusic3862]

@@zollyclaman well thanks for the reply and I somewhat understand the concept. Maybe with time and after use I'll get it!

[@joelhousel1793]

Love your playing Jeremy. Please get in the studio and record and release your music!

[@dantheman348]

Dude that Leslie/trem effect was awesome. I feel like that could really add something substantive to an acoustic performance

[@stjansen01]

Thanks for the demo Jeremy! You should do an instructional video on finger picking at some point.

[@jjphenom2831]

I really wish I knee what all the songs are that you were playing in this review. So fantastic!!!

[@mrtravoiceburges]

I just wonder if it can do smaller reverb I've never heard anybody do small reverb

[@rinkleswhiskers15]

Love all your content man, nothing like a J45, just got a 2018 myself. Keep up the great work Jeremy!

[@aficionadolurecompany700]

Hey Jeremy! I would love it if you bust that thing out on your live streams more often. I had a weird idea... Which would be to use the guitar that has the Tonewood Amp as a speaker (box). So basically set your guitar that has your Tonewood Amp on it, onto a guitar stand, and set it on the table facing the microphone. You may want to tune the strings to a open tuning for the song you're going to play so you get the sympathetic resonance. Or perhaps just cover the strings of the piece of felt or something that will actually quiet the strings on the guitar that has the tonewoodamp. I know this seems redundant and silly but the idea would be that you'd be able to add more volume without getting FEEDBACK.

[@mattbernardinis9480]

I suppose I'm a purist in the sense that I think acoustic should stay acoustic, and that playing style should be adjusted accordingly. However, in the store I grabbed one because, well, it's wicked cool. I like doing pretty heavy drone-led folk (picked) and primitivism (fingers), and generally you can't really audibly hear the tone-wood over my heavy and loud steel string playing. So was it a waste? Not at all, some of the reverb settings (plate in particular) are so rich and nice that playing classical pieces on the acoustic is not just passable, but truly beautiful, giving it the depth and richness and clarity of nylon while strumming ever so gently to mitigate the twang. Great for jamming when playing solo (delay and reverbs especially) with other acoustic folks, and certainly unlocks new creative potential if that is what you're looking for. All in all to summarize my thesis, I think every player can get something out of this, whether you like you're like me and want your acoustic to stay acoustic, want a hybrid guitar, or are looking for some inspiration and more creative potential.

[@aficionadolurecompany700]

Probably going to have to buy one of these because otherwise I would consider selling a couple of my guitars to buy a more expensive guitar and the guitars that I'm eyeballing these days are $7,500+ I'm really curious what one would sound like on my Larrive'e L-03RE. I wonder how much of a difference it would make if you have Indian rosewood or some fancy tonewood on the guitar. I'm curious if the Rosewood makes the Tonewood Amp sound even better. I imagine that a large body, and acoustic with thin diameter back wood would sound the best.

[@chasewinters7050]

You put time stamps in your own video? Noble of you. I’ll watch the whole thing just for that.

[@dragonclaw88]

before you peel and stick the brace to the guitar...you should try a few different places out inside the guitar...find the sweet spot!

[@JamBandPurist]

Haha I just noticed the Harrisonburg Shirt, I didn’t know we had youtubers around here! Cool video.

[@cynicalsaint5690]

I just negotiated a sale of one of these used from a social media friend in the area, I can't wait to get one and install it on my martin road series! I've been stuck in a rut for a long time and this seems like a game changer for coffee shops, bars, and bonfire jams.

[@roloah27]

Any update with the road series guitar? I’m curious, I’m pre order in the new version, and I’m planning to use it on my d-10e. Any advice or comments? Thanks.

[@cynicalsaint5690]

@ honestly, Roloah I can’t lie to you. I had the tone wood on my Martin and it worked really well until one day I had it hanging on a wall mount with the tonewood attached to it and the combination of the winter air and pressure on the wood from the tonewood snapped the back of my Martin in half and destroyed it. I haven’t used the Martin or the tonewood since

[@roloah27]

@ sorry to hear that. I’ll give it try. Thanks for answering. I’m just a mediocre guitar player that I’m stuck in “intermediate” playing, need something to help me keep me motivated. Hope this will help.

[@williamross7500]

I ended up buying based on your "if you're in an acoustic rut" comment... and you were absolutely right. I've been playing acoustic for 25 years and it's like I have a shiny new toy on Christmas every day now. Liked and subscribed buddy

[@sw.]

Sounds absolutely sublime man. Ordered mine tonight.

[@flexwinggpipi]

Ha Ha .I have that exact guitar. Probably a silly question but does the battery to the Lr Baggs pickup on the guitar need to be fully charged for the tonewood setup to work?

[@JeremySheppard]

I didn't find that to be the case.

[@flexwinggpipi]

@@JeremySheppard Thanks for your reply jeremy .can i just ask you one other thing. Part of the initial setup is to adjust the gain on the amp .could you let me know what you set yours to. many thanks

[@paulhenrylauaki1093]

What were your settings at 4:15? I feel my hum is to over bearing

[@nanbubb]

Thank you for sharing, I’m a beginner acoustic and I Love the sound, I just need to figure out the settings it sounded amazing.

[@JagStang77]

Would love to try one with my Ovation 12 string, but I'm concerned about the back being too curved/bowl shaped, for the unit to attach 😬

[@MrTenny52]

Do I need to buy a pick-up sensor if I want to use it on my acoustic guitar? which one should I buy to get the best result then?

[@TheGadgettracker]

You must have a piezo pickup and preamp in your guitar for it to work. Best advice if yours doesn't have one...get the best you can afford and install it to get the most out of the Tonewood.

[@leegrant245]

Great vid, man.

[@dannyjames9639]

Thanks for this, I have been looking into buying one, but wanted to hear a J45 with it. Does the amp take away any of the percieved tone from the perspective of the player? Thanks

[@Jmanji12]

So cool man! What is that riff at 5:50?

[@BluesCat1980]

How do people just get stuff sent to them? I don't get it.

[@hkguitar1984]

I've looked at these before and clicked the video for that reason. I stayed because wow, great playing Sir, such a pleasure to listen to your playing. Thank You for this content.

[@sheasolo]

Thanks for making a video. What you're doing on an acoustic to check it out is very close to what 80% would do in first getting it. Thanks again. I might check it out. Except I'm not thrilled about sticking anything sticker wise inside my baby.

[@aficionadolurecompany700]

JEREMY... I just (finally) bought a TONEWOOD AMP (used but new condition) for $129! Can't wait to get home and put it on my Larrive'e L-03RE

[@jixxxxer17]

I think i missed something the tone wood amp is stuck on to the back of the guitar by the brace and magnets and you plugged it straight into your installed acoustic guitar 1/4" pickup jack but how and where is the sound coming out ? Thanks, Peace !

[@JeremySheppard]

There's a speaker in the amp that amplifies through the body of the guitar. It is a trip.

[@jixxxxer17]

@@JeremySheppard So Amazing thanks for explaining to me , Peace !

[@peterscott8124]

Hi Jeremy, would this sit right on the back of my Guild m240e, arched back?

[@stampscapes]

fantastic vid!

[@latenightthinker4737]

I've never had an acoustic amp before, should I go for this tonewood amp or a more traditional amp?

[@kenevans457]

been wanting to try one of these since they came out... but not sure this or a boss acoustic system, also there are no local dealers here in Ontario, Canada

[@jayschultz3614]

Ken Evans order it direct from Tonewood amp.

[@kenevans457]

@@jayschultz3614 I would but the exchange is nasty when shipping things here

[@brendamartin9178]

Glad I seen this. Been looking at these but wasn't sure about it. This helped me know for sure I need one!

[@TheGadgettracker]

I've had the Tonewood for a year now and LOVE it!

[@MrJOHNMICHAELVEGA]

This is an electro-acoustic guitar, so how does it work on an acoustic guitar? Thank you 🙏 from my heart to yours, Michael ❤️🎶

[@JeremySheppard]

Have to have a pickup for it to work.

[@bodie9676]

Somewhere in the 6 minute range your face told me all I needed to know. Great video.

[@hossv1147]

Dude, I think you just did them a favor. I'm sold. Sounds awesome. Lemme ask you though, is that a acoustic electric youre using or just a simple acoustic? Thanks bud for the review.

[@JeremySheppard]

Love it! It's cool. You do have to have a pickup to plug into the amp on the back. It works like an acoustic(speaker firing into the back of the guitar) but needs a pickup.

[@northeastqueenstptp5652]

I guess it’s not good for ovation ?

[@northeastqueenstptp5652]

Also is it similar to the lava me guitar??

[@GMec78]

Can you user a looper with it without an amp?

[@unpluglive]

Is it possible not to destring but put in the holder into the guitar or just stick at the back of the guitar?

[@JeremySheppard]

Probably not, you have to get your arm all the way in.

[@BPToneReview]

First of all great demo. Love your vids. I just got mine today. Taylor 717e Builders Edition. I have it magnetically installed only, so I’m not using the adhesive sticky’s as of yet. How much of a difference does this make? I assume none. So far.....it’s just ok. The effects are thin with no body. Pretty poor actually. Trem and Leslie sound the same. Hall and Plate very little difference. The frequency range of the effect is tinny and narrow. I’m not digging it if you can’t tell. I don’t want to use the adhesive on the x-brace because 1) I don’t want it permanent and messing up the raw rosewood 2) I’m not sure I’m keeping the TW. Feedback? Yeah I had a lot of it especially on the autowah or any long decay but the notch filters helped. I dont know, am I the only one that thinks it’s just an expensive $250 gimmick? If the effects were quality and didn’t sound like a cheap made in China tin can reverb pedal I’d say heck yes. UPDATE: did some more research and apparently the placement of the unit makes a night and day difference. I had it originally closer toward the center of the back under the bridge. I repositioned it all the way to the bottom back near the input and it came alive. I now have complete EQ control of the tone of the effect to a vibrating full bodied bass with warm ambience. Might be keeping this after all. I still would like to know how damaging if any is the brace adhesive to the raw wood?

[@LonskiBig]

.....I got the sense that vocals would be changed as you naturally would work to be in- sync with that concert hall reverb...

[@mohamadelkhatib1850]

Awesome guitar playing.. Bravo!

[@pandiario1]

Have one and loved it . All of a sudden it was stuck on a certain program and would not change. Wrote the company. No response. Very disappointed in them.

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Wow, If I'm recording someone in a bedroom studio where the acoustics aren't that great I can see how this amp could add some natural sounding reverb. I was skeptical at first but, call me a believer.

[@juliegorham]

Am. I able to control tone on my built in tunee with this amp, so if I want to turn down the highs I have more control?

[@JeremySheppard]

Not through the tone wood itself. A good EQ or preamp pedal would help.

[@jellyfish74]

i have a question that i cannot find answered anywhere... does this thing work "as is" on an acoustic W/OUT A PICKUP/VOLUME? or do i need to install a pickup in the soundhole? THANK YOU!

[@JeremySheppard]

No. I have the same question before getting it. It only works with a pickup, in that way it is an amp. If you use the sound hole pick up, it plugs directly in.

[@jellyfish74]

@@JeremySheppard thank you man! Along the same lines...it then also requires a 1/4” end pin jack? Or just hook up right to the pup? I have an old piece o crap Alvarez (which is by far my favorite and most comfortable guitar) that I’m planning on using this for. Zero wiring/electronics. Thanks again!

[@rabinrai5203]

i have a soundhole pickup - flanger fp 06. would tonewoodamp work great with this?

[@JeremySheppard]

They work really well with soundhole pickups.

[@brianjralph2008]

Beautiful playing

[@gkam33]

Different days at 4:35. Nice!

[@norbertb.]

Thanks Jeremy! Just bought me one😀

[@mattsgarage6670]

I love the videos Jeremy I like your smooth playing as well keep them coming.. god bless

[@Gottaloveguitars427]

Is there an output on it to go into a PA system mixer? Sounds amazing, I think it would make my Taylor 914 sound incredible.

[@JeremySheppard]

There is an output and I'm sure it would be great!

[@dougaldhendrick3497]

On a logical approach, you can already replicate via pedals or amp FX, what this device does, so not much gain in using it that way. Where it is going to shine is in small space live conditions.

[@jenningsmusic]

I just want to know when they will add chorus to the effects.

[@joshuafreedman7703]

Gary Jennings It has a whole bunch of effects; the ONLY effect anybody will ever demo is the goddamn reverb.

[@chathuriu]

I've heard that you can update the database with a chorus option.

[@misterknightowlandco]

@@joshuafreedman7703 probably because its the only one that sounds good.

[@zacharyharrison5001]

Great review great playing what tunings were you using for that?

[@JeremySheppard]

Thanks! DADGAD for the most part. Standard too.

[@alanpettibone]

I have always wanted a ToneWood. My son’s guitar teacher had one and it was so cool. Such a brilliant idea.

[@MattSteemson]

If they could make a loop pedal style thing that stuck on the back and could be controlled with a cordless remote/bluetooth footswitch then it would be the ultimate practice tool

[@dontall71]

This was one of my questions, i've never seen it used with a loop pedal

[@TheGadgettracker]

Mike Daws uses a looper with his during live performances.

[@dontall71]

@@TheGadgettracker Hey, thanks for the info and thanks for your videos, good stuff

[@andrewblack2046]

I don’t have a pickup in my acoustic, could I plug this into my soundboard transducer?

[@JeremySheppard]

It would technically work. Might not sound awesome.

[@rabinrai5203]

@@JeremySheppard isnt a transducer also like a pickup? i have a soundhole pickup - flanger fp 06. would tonewoodamp work great with this?

[@gregsmith984]

does the amp get in the way, when you stand with the guitar and use a guitar strap? Thanks

[@JeremySheppard]

No, I've not had any issue with that. It changes the weight of the guitar and makes it much heavier on the back end.

[@rockanthems]

Seeing you plug in ? The bottom of the guitar and not explaining if your guitar is an acoustic Not an Acoustic/Electric where is the plugin jack coming from?

[@kevinsmith1031]

Cool! I hope version 2 has a Shimmer effect.

[@rynojansen1169]

Best budget acoustic for a beginner? Or maybe link how you went from $300 to $1400?

[@TheGuitarsquatch]

I was fooling around with mine and layed the amp on the top of the guitar below the bridge and it was super resonant. I'm already plotting other experiments with it.

[@thomastommy1192]

Where did you buy that guitar? Is 1800 the list price? It's a nice guitar.

[@JeremySheppard]

Bought it used. Video in the playlist #dreamguitarchallenge

[@terryfarrell6377]

What is the cost

[@kalubcurran8365]

what strings are ya runnin on your gibson?

[@JeremySheppard]

Ernie ball aluminum bronze

[@Kilaisawesome]

Could I essentially plug my guitar into my effects pedals then into the tonewood? Would that work?

[@JeremySheppard]

It would be more like plugging your guitar into the tonewood, then out into your pedal board. It has an in and out.

[@Kilaisawesome]

Jeremy Sheppard but the tonewood works as an amp right? So wouldn’t I want to plug into my effects pedals first then into the tonewood? I’m just curious because I busk and I figured if I could plug into my effects then into the amp. Unless what you’re saying also works like that?

[@barryquinn7831]

This is my shit. I love reverby acoustic tone, I could sit there and play all day. Think I'm gonna order this 👍 good video dude

[@augmentedkeys5971]

It'll go down the toilet from there then...

[@misterknightowlandco]

What was that song you played during the unboxing part?

[@JeremySheppard]

It's a song from Epidemic sound, the music licensing software I use. www.epidemicsound.com/track/fbzQW2AEct

[@misterknightowlandco]

@@JeremySheppard thanks! Its an awesome song. 🍻

[@InnerMoonTrading]

You dont need a Pick Up for this ? Cause i ordered mine, i asked Them and they Said you need a Pick Up for this

[@JeremySheppard]

Yes. You'll need a pickup. It basically is an amp and the speaker fires into the back of the amp.

[@alexc.7807]

Only if you don’t have an acoustic-electric guitar

[@augmentedkeys5971]

NO PICKUP? NO PROBLEM. If you own a non-electric acoustic guitar (no pickup, no output to an amplifier), then we are here to help :-). We offer two types of high-quality pickups. Fishman Neo-D for Steel string guitars and Kremona NG-1 for Nylon string guitars. Both pickups are "technician free" meaning you can install it easily yourself. Fishman Neo-D For Non-Electric Acoustic Steel Strings Guitars. store.tonewoodamp.com/products/tonewoodamp-pickup-bundle

[@augmentedkeys5971]

Hi Mr. Sheppard. How did you get the TWA for $245?

[@JeremySheppard]

Mine was given to me from Tonewood Amps for the video.

[@codeywings10]

It's not often that I see Harrisonburg shirts on KZbin!

[@JeremySheppard]

Are you local?

[@codeywings10]

I am for the next few months. I’m a JMU student about to graduate.

[@JeremySheppard]

Awesome. I went to JMU. What a weird time to graduate.

[@michaelpichette4143]

I grew up in New Market. Love Harrisonburg! :)

[@eyeofhorus4387]

11:14 were you playing all that remains?

[@JeremySheppard]

No, I was playing something I wrote a few months ago. What's the song you're talking about? I'll check it out.

[@eyeofhorus4387]

@@JeremySheppard You write some awesome shit man, the song is called Alone in the Darkness by All That Remains.

[@krautnation]

I just ordered my Tonewood Amp yesterday. I’m going to use it with my acoustic bass.

[@JeremySheppard]

That sounds fun!

[@johneoff707]

Does it give more volume somehow? I have an acoustic bass, but you can't hear it up against acoustic guitars. I thought about buying one if it would allow me to be heard standing in the middle of acoustic guitars.

[@BluesCat1980]

I don't know how that is going to sound with a bass.

[@IAM_Reedy]

What about all those trails? Can they be shut down?

[@JeremySheppard]

In the reverb? Yes, there are several different types of reverb. I chose the biggest and most spacey.

[@gregsmith984]

PS, love your playing and appreciate your videos

[@JeremySheppard]

Thanks, Greg.

[@tonyperri4435]

Hey Jeremy great video if you want to have even more fun hook it up to an Idevice Using SampleTank and MIDI Guitar you’ll have a ball thanks for the video

[@davidleegoth]

Great playing

[@nomansland6376]

Just got one.. game changed.

[@PatchMeThru2CTU]

Huge fan of your content. Keep it coming.

[@Jopetto]

I love … love my Tonewood Amp

[@je7647]

6:50 nick drake harvest breed chord

[@M5guitar1]

I've never been a fan of too much reverb. It should be used sparingly to make up for a dead room, nothing more. If it sounds like too much, its beacuse it is too much. Maybe others feel differently, but I think its a crutch. No offense to your playing, but every demo seems to be the same, ie. lots of reverb. Then again I like a little slap back delay when playing electric.

[@hkguitar1984]

Towards the end of the video, are you playing in standard tuning? Beautiful Playing.

[@JeremySheppard]

DADGAD at the end.

[@hkguitar1984]

@@JeremySheppard I thought so, thank you so much for confirming. I've used that tuning to perform "The Rain Song", check out my YT Page. Also, beautiful Gibson, I 100% understand about shifting priorities.

[@joeyalbertson2125]

...When any guitar guy turns on a device, falls silent for 10 minutes while playing, stares into a space about 18" from his nose....yeah...I'd say he's digging it.

[@jayschultz3614]

I swap it back and forth between my Martin DRS 2 and my 12 string. It’s near magical on a 12 string.

[@markbruno6366]

So it really works well with a 12 string? I was a musician in the '80's with a Martin D-28 and a D12-28 made in the early '70's. Sound was amazing. I stopped playing 25 years ago due to damage to my left hand and sold the Martins. I just bought a Taylor 12 string and looking for that extra sound to push me forward in trying to play again. Can't find any videos using a 12 string.

[@jayschultz3614]

@@markbruno6366 it does. All the jangle goodness is enhanced.

[@jimwildasin4464]

Would like to know where you got it for 249.00, 4 months after this was posted, they are going for 369.00

[@JeremySheppard]

I took market value when the video came out. I was given mine from Tonewood.

[@Trevorj333]

6:32

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

Can you run it through a system?

[@JeremySheppard]

Yes. It has an output that can go into a pa

[@blessedwithchallenges9917]

@@JeremySheppard thanks!

[@jonnyhammerstix1535]

Dude, Tracy Chapman killed me. Awesomeness

[@joelibarra406]

What kind of capo is that

[@JeremySheppard]

It's a Paige but I replaced the rubber. It's usually black.

[@pierheadjump]

Thanks Jeremy ⚓️

[@JeremySheppard]

You got it, Keith!