Recording King RD-328 | Acoustic Guitar Review

[@joecox4876]

Love the review. I bought one of these about 6 months ago and I can tell you that it is the first guitar i pick up in my studio. I own a martin d-28, Taylor 816CE and a couple of hand built guitars by Yairi and Hoffman. This guitar stands up to all of them and actually exceeds with the specs. I mean...adirondack spruce? You don't see that in the $3000 price point. I've recently put on a set of Waverly tuning pegs, upgraded the pins, polished the frets and had a pro set-up. All worth the money. Love this guitar, I truly see it as a lifetime player.

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thanks Joe! Yes, what you get for the price you pay is quite stunning!

[@HayesTech]

Just did my year later review of my RD-328 and I can agree that this is a very good guitar for the money. Nice video...

[@MrCryian]

Great review - especially with the different pick!

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thanks very much!

[@soniah4821]

I believe the RD328 also has scalloped forward bracing which also enhances the sound. Thanks for the review.

[@CesarBenzoni]

It does, yes! Thank you for the reminder!

[@ugo6415]

This guitar is the best value for money ! Woods and the sound are amazing for the price....thank you Cesar for sharing this vidéo! Love it

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thank you, Ugo!

[@CraigStetsonScottsdale]

Nicely done. I just bought one and I’m loving it too. Would you be able to share that cool jazz progression here? Thanks Craig in Arizona.

[@gimpyjwilliams]

i jusy got one recently very nice guitar.... recording king makes the most affordable solid wood guitars and they are very nice :) just curious how did you lower the action?

[@CesarBenzoni]

Hi there! Totally agree. Actually my luthier did it for me...lol

[@HayesTech]

Very good video. I'll sub. I know how hard it is to get new subs at first. Keep up the content. I too have that guitar and still love it. Mines got a couple years in it now and it just keeps getting better each time you play it.

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thanks for your comment! I'm still in love with it 😆

[@jamieashby8810]

Much appreciated! Helped my decision to buy one very positively.

[@CesarBenzoni]

Fantastic, I'm glad!

[@RecordingKingOfficial]

Awesome video, thanks for posting!

[@CesarBenzoni]

Always my pleasure! They are my main working tools

[@petrvacek7057]

Hello again - have you played the 342 as well, and do you think the bass notes might be richer than on the 318 and 328? Thanks!

[@CesarBenzoni]

Hi there! I never got to try any of those, unfortunately. It's hard to find them in stock

[@BrentOrman]

Would you say it's a pretty loud guitar? I'm looking for a canon that cuts through in that price range. Other option would be a Blueridge. Have you tried a BR? If so which would be louder? thnx

[@CesarBenzoni]

Hey man! It depends on the point of reference, it is the loudest I've ever owned. I can play in a bluegrass band with no hassle. I tried the Blueridge a long time ago and I remember that the tone is fantastic, but I don't remember how loud it was. With that said, my friend has a Collins that is a punch in the face, that thing is loud! So that's why I mentioned the point of reference. I don't know if it was helpful at all 😂

[@brentorman1586]

@@CesarBenzoni -yes that helped much thanks!

[@rodneykitchen3869]

Was the v shape neck comfortable to play ? Thanks. Rod in London

[@CesarBenzoni]

Hi Rod! To me, very comfortable! I bought a Loar Archtop guitar recently with the same type of V neck. Feels really good for soloing

[@rodneykitchen3869]

@@CesarBenzoni thanks Cesar getting closer to macking. A decision on this one, Regard. Rod

[@jefferyclark351]

First off all ! Thanks for one great review on this guitar. Just ordered one . What strings you recommend for this guitar. You have had it awhile now . any disappointment’s . Maybe I should cancel my order LOL. Again great review and super playing. Thanks ! Jeff Clark from Rockdale Texas

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thanks Jeff! No disappointments at all, still in love with the guitar. I use Elixirs phosphor bronze 012 gauge. Sometimes I also use D'Addario coated ones, those are great as well. I go for the one that's cheaper on the day...😅

[@jefferyclark351]

@@CesarBenzoni thanks for the quick reply! Glad to hear the honeymoon is still strong. I be looking forward to getting this one. Thanks again.

[@endoffate5475]

You seem to have goten a very good one.. It sounds amazing and very even everywhere on the neck.

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thanks! The more I play it, more I enjoy it

[@panayotiscanellopoulos8696]

The best solution ...even better than "the big 3" solution.... The next better purchase is Eastman E20D (1600 euros).... For something real special it's over 5.000...(Boucher, Gallagher, Collings, PrestonThompson)... I hope to have it soon 🙂

[@235buz]

I have the RO 328 and just recently sold my Martin D18. I changed out the plastic bridge pins with ebony pins.

[@CesarBenzoni]

That's nice! How does it work for you now?

[@annapolisbluegrass]

Great hot-licks. I especially liked Soldier's Joy. 👍

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thanks Roger!!

[@brunodart3835]

Nice guitar, my friend! Nice playing, nice sound...

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thanks very much, Bruno!

[@Pearlyson]

Hi, I would really like if you could compare this guitar to the RD16-T that you also featured some time ago.

[@CesarBenzoni]

That's great, I'll try to get it done. Thanks for the suggestion

[@neilblack1534]

Ill put my RD 328 up against a Martin D28 title for title on a blind test, so far its fooled 4 different blind sound test.

[@karlkotex77]

Own this guitar and you WILL NOT find more guitar for the money! V-neck took a few days to get used to since I exclusively play Martin's but once I settled in fell in love, especially when I'm wrapping my thumb. Picked it up for 600 w LR Baggs pickup installed, what a steal.

[@sunnyray7819]

How is it holding up?

[@sunnyray7819]

Can't wait for mine to show up! Second to none for the price.

[@CesarBenzoni]

Ah I bet you'll enjoy a lot!

[@sunnyray7819]

Thanks, I think I will too. I am going to play the heck out of it.

[@sunnyray7819]

​@@CesarBenzoniMy RD-328 showed up last night. I absolutely love that guitar! It sounds awesome! It rings like a bell. And I hit some harmonics messing around and I gotta say that I was super impressed because I can hit a harmonic practically anywhere on the strings. Not sure why. Scale length maybe? I almost don't want to set the action on it. I might lose those sweet harmonics.

[@CesarBenzoni]

@@sunnyray7819 very glad with that! Has beautiful harmonics indeed!

[@petrvacek4148]

I loved the Soldier's Joy!

[@CesarBenzoni]

Thanks very much!

[@LesPaulFlameTop]

Natural gloss means a nitro lacquer finish?

[@CesarBenzoni]

Hi there! I guess it is, but I couldn't find this exact information, sorry about that

[@stevebernard221]

Poly finish....Natural means no burst or coloring on the top.

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

I am seeing your video in monochrome. Did you upload it like this? The demo is cool. I have a Recording King tricone resonator and can confirm that they are excellent value for money guitars.

[@CesarBenzoni]

That's weird, looks normal here, even in other computer. But thanks for the feedback though! They are great value indeed!

[@PaulMcCaffreyfmac]

@@CesarBenzoni Must be a problem my end. Thanks :)

[@patrickevelyn8028]

Wow sounds like a Martin

[@paulkline3011]

Does it have a finished neck?

[@CesarBenzoni]

Yes, Paul

[@paulkline3011]

So it's not a satin neck? That sucks. I can't play finished necks. My hands stick and don't slide easily on a finished neck. Oh well.

[@CesarBenzoni]

@@paulkline3011 yeah I hear ya... I don't really mind. Maybe you could get something done by a specialist, but then it might not worth the money. They have a new one, a bit more expensive that might have it

[@CesarBenzoni]

@@paulkline3011 maybe their 11 Series. Different type of neck and guitar altogether, but satin finish

[@hoghammer1283]

Piece sand paper and masturbate the neck until desired level of satin is obtained 👍

[@anatol1204]

This or yamaha fg5

[@CesarBenzoni]

I never tried the Yamaha, so I couldn't really tell

[@CesarBenzoni]

This one is cheaper and has rosewood back and sides. Looks like the Yamaha has mahogany back and sides

[@anatol1204]

@@CesarBenzoniWood doesn't mean necessarily something..If you listen Santa Cruz mahogany dread I doubt that you will care about the genre of the wood..One of the best guitars I ve listened was a - maple - Martin D 42..It was like piano its sound

[@CesarBenzoni]

@@anatol1204 oh definitely, it was only the main differences I could spot without knowing the guitar. It's different, not better or worse 🙌

[@VictorEkholm]

I played today Yamaha FG3 (same wood and sound as the FG5) Sounded very good but it lacks the low end and mids that come out of a Rosewood guitar. I also played Martin D28 and a Sigma SDR-28 (Martin d28 copy) both Rosewood and i like them more. You can not go wrong with the Yamaha but if you have tried a Martin d28 and like to tone of it then the best option is to buy Recording King RD328 or RD-342. I am going to get the RD-328.

[@cugir321]

I saw one yesterday that was a dog..

[@CesarBenzoni]

Amazing!