*Sound test against 2 Fenders* - kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5-zd4Gwj5J5rdk
@EmbraceTheSuck Жыл бұрын
This is the review that I have been looking for on these guitars. No other reviewers take the time to go through and talk about the accessories let alone explain them. I’m 51 and have been around musicians most of my life. Now, I want to learn and this was a guitar I was looking at. Thank you!
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
thank you very much . . I'm glad the video could be helpful 😊😃
@zain26452 жыл бұрын
Initially I had thought this would be almost too slow paced, but it turned out to be super informative and insightful without frills. Thank you!
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! thank you 😃
@ared18t Жыл бұрын
And relaxing
@frederickfaubus24210 ай бұрын
Me too !!! Faubus
@UNKUHNOODLES2 жыл бұрын
WHEW!!!!! Donner oughta pay you a nice fat commission for making such an exquisitely detailed and lush review! 🙏
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
WOW . . nice use of words . . . thank you very much 😊😃 I must admit I was concerned during the making that I was too positive (I thought it sounded creepy) but it was the truth and part of the review is explaining to none electric guitarists to the functions of an electric guitar.
@StopFear3 ай бұрын
This is absolutely the best, most through, most needed video about a guitar that had to be made. Thank you!
@guitar-academy3 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you very mush ! 😊😀
@jackiegray4939 Жыл бұрын
Wow! I knew nothing, absolutely nothing, of electric guitars until I watched this. This video was so easy to follow and provided excellent information. Thank you!
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃
@scood2323 Жыл бұрын
Not only an excellent and thorough review but a brilliant tutorial on how to start using the guitar as well. Thank you very much.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! thank you . . . 😊😃
@pope-pylinux-vi Жыл бұрын
This is the best review of any product I have ever seen in my life! You are just incredibly awesome! Thank you so much!
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's really nice of you, thank you! 😊😃
@DamningTooth16 ай бұрын
I haven’t owned an electric guitar in many years, and I’m considering this one because it’s an all-in-one package and is very affordable. The sunburst color is beautiful. Thanks for the great review, it looks & sounds like an awesome product! Also, nice playing! 🎸
@guitar-academy6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😊😀 I agree, sunburst is very classy
@reefuss698 ай бұрын
Yep, im getting it , Cracking review chap. legend tHANKS
@guitar-academy8 ай бұрын
Thank you . . 😊😃
@mrich998 Жыл бұрын
Our son has recently started taking guitar lessons so we got him this guitar for his birthday as it seemed the best bang for our buck against other guitars in it's price range. We have no clue about guitars, so this video was extremely helpful!
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
I'm sure he won't be disappointed . . 😊😃
@LoganMacias-oj6uz10 ай бұрын
I don't know what it is but the way he explains everything about the guitar is so thorough and soothing.
@guitar-academy10 ай бұрын
thank you 😊😃
@ajtblues Жыл бұрын
Excellent review. So peaceful and full of expertise. Thanks for this!
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! thank you 😊😃
@toad20022 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, thank you so much for the in-depth review and explanation of the controls!
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃
@pinky.604 Жыл бұрын
This was a most complete video on youtube .thanks .helped me alot .
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped, thank you 😊😃
@denisray5276 ай бұрын
Great guitar kit with an affordable price. And sounds really well. I had an hesitation to buy this one, but not anymore. Great tutorial. Thanks a lot . Rolly ;-)
@guitar-academy6 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found the video useful . . . thank you 😊😀
@chrismaxwell16247 ай бұрын
I bought this guitar in June last year. Totally new to guitar, this one just seemed peak my interest. I didn't even know you could turn off one of the coils. But like playing this guitar. It very nice and comfortable to play. Has some great sounds with Spark Go amp.
@guitar-academy7 ай бұрын
That's great . . a good amp really makes any guitar better 😊😀
@agateenchantmentrockwizard59692 жыл бұрын
Really detailed review. Other influencers could learn something from your style. I know I did Thanks 😊
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
That's really nice of you, thank you 😊😃
@agateenchantmentrockwizard59692 жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy I just bought one so I was looking for a complete review and although there are others, I liked yours the best 👌
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
@@agateenchantmentrockwizard5969 That's a real complement . . thank you 😃
@saimendarma8260Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this detailed review. I'm a beginner and this video has helped me a lot
@guitar-academyАй бұрын
You are so welcome! thank you 😊😀
@robinbrown78902 жыл бұрын
Lovely long detailed review, great work. I bought the DST100B (Donner Strat 100 in Black) a month ago. With coupon and during a sale I got it for £90….that’s with the full kit that you have, although it came with the later version 5 pot amp. I’m in my mid 50’s and returning to guitar playing after many years away…..honestly, I cannot believe the quality you get for your money from Donner compared to what I paid when I was starting to play back in the 80’s. Do not think twice about getting one of these if your a starter or returning to shredding. I also bought a NUX Mighty Plug….absolutely the best £50 I have ever spent….check it out if you you want the tone of David Gilmore, Angus Young or Kirt Hammet literally at the press of a button. Have fun and play guitar!
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for you input . . I'm always worried when I get a really good guitar that it's an anomaly, so to hear yours was really good is really reassuring . . 😊😃
@robinbrown78902 жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy yes, I was concerned that the reviewer guitars were somehow tweaked before sending and so mine would be substandard but that’s not the case….a bit of fret sprout but simple filing sorted that out. Cheers.
@bbfeign12 жыл бұрын
Good review . really thorough .thank you 👋👋👍looking forward to the strat comparison
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
thank you . . it's coming soon!
@couchpotato1922 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for the indepth review! i'm really glad I saw this vid before investing my money into the guitar :)
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! thank you for watching 😊😃
@musicaljourney14392 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful guitar cover at the end and ofcourse the guitar review was also very good..keep it up... learning from your course and looking forward to learn and be an advance guitar player 🙂
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much . . hopefully you'll be an advanced player soon . . 😊😃
@musicaljourney14392 жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy Thank you so much 🙂
@FumblesRX78 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for explaining the guitar controls! This is my first guitar and had no idea what the switches were for.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help! thank you 😊😃
@MobinAbdollahi-hf9kj6 ай бұрын
Just ordered the guitar after I watched this video and a BIG thanks for describing everything sooo perfectly
@guitar-academy6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much . . I'm really glad it helped 😊😀
@winner.33329 ай бұрын
I really loved this video!! At the end where you played to guitar was my absolute favorite. Hopefully I can also play/compose music with the guitar like this one day
@guitar-academy9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😊😃 You could easily be better than me and write amazing music, just give yourself time to learn and practise.
@amaralyscortez57686 ай бұрын
Very helpful review!! I ordered this a few days ago and it’s going to come in next week and I’m excited to learn!! Thanks for breaking it down for me 🤟🏻❤️
@guitar-academy6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😀
@magicjoeblack576111 ай бұрын
Respect Dude .... quite possibly THE Best review in this category I have ever seen; patient, thorough, thoughtful. Brilliant. Subbing and purchasing as we speak. Thanks.
@guitar-academy11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😊😃
@magicjoeblack576111 ай бұрын
Cliche ....but .... Rock on.@@guitar-academy
@eoneal136912 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the really well done review. It was a big help!!
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃
@Fucktheturncoats2 жыл бұрын
When buying a guitar it's always good to know it will be around after I'm dead. Thanks 🤣
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
LOL . . 🤣😂🤣 When you get to my age, you don't even buy a full tank of gas in case you never get use it 😂😂
@badbotchdown98452 жыл бұрын
Seems very good for the price hehe must be my next purchase when I would an electric guitar
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
If they're all like this one, you can't go wrong . . 😊😃
@nostalgicgaming93362 жыл бұрын
A really well put together review !!!! Thank you so much for this....I really want to buy a daily work horse electric guitar (to daily subtitute my expensive ones) I find this donner guitar ticks all the checkmarks.
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! yes I agree, it would make a great second guitar 😊😃
@RuslanAyupov2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your review. Just bought this guitar
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
thank you for watching . . .Hope you enjoy it! 😃
@gianlukaoficial2 ай бұрын
Best review ever, thanks
@guitar-academy2 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it! thank you very much 😊😀
@rajnandantorontostreets332911 ай бұрын
Awesome review
@guitar-academy11 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers! 😊😃
@redneck_rides Жыл бұрын
New subscriber, been looking for a guitar as i am a begginer, and this video is super helpful. Definitely will be watching more of your videos.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you very much ! 😊😃
@shaquilleoatmeal219910 ай бұрын
Thanks, this is a great review
@guitar-academy10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! 😊😃
@Real_AnimA2 жыл бұрын
This video really made up my mind whether or not I want to buy this, and I think I am, especially for what I'm getting considering the price. I currently have a Peavy rockmaster electric guitar. I'm ready to get it a friend. By the way do you think, a Peavy rockmaster is a good guitar?
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and thanks for the question, hopefully I can help . . . If the Peavey Rockmaster is the one I've seen, the single humbucker pickup is quite limiting. Having 2 or 3 pickups on a guitar means you can change the sound to suite different styles of music more easily. But I don't know if they make a Peavey Rockmaster with several pickups . . 🤔
@frederickfaubus24210 ай бұрын
I’m really glad I watched this ! Very informative and methodical. I’m actually considering buying, as I need another guitar and I don’t want to spend a lot of money. Like our old friend Van Halen or Brian May, and or even myself, They made their guitars out of pure necessity And so did I, over 40 years ago. Holla Back ! Faubus Faubus
@guitar-academy10 ай бұрын
They're doing a black Friday event on the 17th and I know these will be in the sale . . .😊
@juanziegler14712 жыл бұрын
thank you for the detailed review , seems like some cheep guitars are stepping up the game .
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree. I have seen some nasty cheep guitars in my life . . . 😊😃
@hxllucinxtions3522 Жыл бұрын
I noticed that the electric blue color way says “152R” and the sunburst says “152S” while the white says only “152”. What’s the difference between each letter. Does it change anything?
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Good question . . the letter is just the colour or finish, the model of guitar is 152 😊😃
@ib2sweet Жыл бұрын
Excellent review, thanks. Impressive playing style too… I took your recommendation and received my 152 in late December last year and was initially awed by its out of the box appearance until I noticed the 6th string tone screw literally hanging from its hole, which was worrying. On investigation, I found the guitar was completely out of tune, with a nasty buzz on the 6th string. I suspected the truss rod adjustment but decided not to meddle with it. So, it hung on my lounge wall until last week, when I took it to a Luthier.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
That's a shame, I'm glad mine didn't have any issues like that and is still working fine. I guess there's going to be bad ones and the only way of finding the ratio of good to bad would be to buy hundreds and see how many have issues 🤔
@berhanuget2 жыл бұрын
It is a very nice teaching system.Thank you.
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome, thank you very much 😊😃
@gherardomagnini8071 Жыл бұрын
Amazing review, how about the DST - 400? A comparison with ibanez grx40 would be very intereting...than you!
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
I look into doing that review . . . but honestly it depends on the prices of the guitars, things are tight right now 😊
@calbrockocat87282 жыл бұрын
It was inevitable that electric guitars would improve and get more affordable simultaneously. Pretty much every electrical appliance I purchase is made in Asia. The prices dropped on all those things, too, and quality has improved. Right now, a lefty like me finally has access to all kinds of models at an affordable price. That was unheard of when I bought my first "cheap" guitar. Ahhhh, progress.
@calbrockocat87282 жыл бұрын
Great review as usual, by the way! Oops!
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
thanks 😊😃
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
Yes . . agreed . . when I started, cheap guitars were really bad 🤔
@jrcarchive19322 жыл бұрын
Ive been looking into one of these to see if it gives that Johnny Cash sound, but for now I'm still satisfied with my Telecaster copy for now.
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
You've got me wondering what the Donner Tele copy is like (if they do one). Tele's have a unique sound don't they 😊
@jrcarchive19322 жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy They do make Teles. They have a semi hollow one and a regular one. Mine the regular one cuz it gives the country twang a but more.
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
@@jrcarchive1932 Yes, you get a unique sound from a Tele . . 😊
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
@@jrcarchive1932 That tele twang is a unique sound . . if they get that they're doing well 😊😊
@jrcarchive19322 жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy yes. You said it mate.
@meganclingman905 Жыл бұрын
Hey! I have a question. So I'm really afraid of how stiff the tremolo is. I don't have it so tight but because of the leverage it has I'm afraid of breaking the guitar. If you have any tips or suggestions on how to fix this or if it's okay I would love to know. Thank you.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
You can open the panel on the back of the guitar body and there you'll find the springs. You can make them looser here or if there's 3 you can remove the middle one.
@jeffreyprice773 Жыл бұрын
The outer trem springs aut to be straight not angled in. Why is there a skunk stripe fitted when it looks like the fretboard is glued onto the neck, normally the truss rod is fitted then the fretboard ĝlued to the neck on that type.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
You'll find a skunk stripe on lots of guitars with glues fingerboards, it helps make the neck more rigid and less effected by temperature and damp as the 2 woods expand and contract at different rates. The springs can be angled as it sometimes makes the tremolo more stable, but people who make the springs straight tend to do it just for looks, or because it's ready for 2 more springs. 😊
@zuararrucha1955 ай бұрын
Do you recomend this guitar, or the squier pack??
@guitar-academy5 ай бұрын
That's a very close race. The Squire is a very good guitar, but standard it has fewer features than the Donner (the Donner has a humbucker and a coil tap switch). But with the Squire pack you get a far better amp. So you can see it's very hard to judge. Honestly I don't know which is best for you. 🤔
@higohugo84732 жыл бұрын
looks very good . how is the actual fretboard feel. ? smooth? dry? good finish? the sale site says ploshed fingerboard......?! playability? eas? fast action?
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
The neck is narrow with matt finish with low well polished frets and as I said in the video a very low action (possibly too low).
@higohugo84732 жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy Thanks.
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
@@higohugo8473 NP 😃
@joncokejones93183 ай бұрын
As soon as he said Capo second fret we all knew what was coming
@guitar-academy3 ай бұрын
Yes indeed 😊😀 especially brits
@joncokejones93183 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy I’m one of the few American oasis fans so I know more then just wonderwall 😂 sucks the brothers just can’t get along and Be Here Now got trashed
@guitar-academy3 ай бұрын
@@joncokejones9318 Yes it is a shame they don't get on 😒
@annielafleur9423 Жыл бұрын
thank you
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, thank you 😃
@michaelwestrope4890 Жыл бұрын
Quick question ❓ are the factory strings any good at all will they get you by tell you get better ones?
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Good question . . I will get different ones eventually, but the strings on the guitar are fine I've still got the guitar with the original strings and I haven't felt the need to replace them yet 😊😃
@michaelwestrope4890 Жыл бұрын
Cool man,,, thanks so much for the response.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
@@michaelwestrope4890 no problem 😊
@simson28322 жыл бұрын
Mantap guys 👍👍👍👍
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
👍😊😃
@MrWins11 Жыл бұрын
Hi I might have missed but what is the fingerboard radius?
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
No you didn't miss it, I don't think I said it. The fingerboard radius is 12 inches 😊
@Mister_Ago2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful guitar, thanks for sharing your review. I think this one would be good as a backup guitar of my Gibson SG. Ah, it would be great to award your best subscriber with this present! (send me one) Stay tune.
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
thank you . . Yes, I've been planning to do giveaways, but I'm going to have to wait for the channel to get bigger or get sponsorship as I can't afford the shipping costs out of UK. 😒
@Mister_Ago2 жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy Well, for a gift like that I could pay the shipping costs if they don't exceed the value of the guitar.🤣🤣
@Mister_Ago2 жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy however 207k of subscribers are not few
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
@@Mister_Ago the number of subscribers doesn't effect how much you earn to any great degree. I was earning the same at 100k. That's why so many channels have to use things like Patreon and selling merch to raise money.
@Mister_Ago2 жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy I understand what you mean, I run an Italian food channel and the earnings are really low.
@_Blxckmxge_6 ай бұрын
how long are the pickups, I’m looking for new pickup covers
@guitar-academy6 ай бұрын
You buy pickup covers individually and they're usually a standard size 🤔
@_Blxckmxge_6 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy alright alright thanks for the help 👍
@guitar-academy6 ай бұрын
@@_Blxckmxge_No problem. I'm glad you understood the reply because I made a mistake. It should read 'You CAN buy pickup covers individually' 😊
@LazKR2 жыл бұрын
Sir I recently bought a guitar and dont know what to practice or how should i learn. Sir I wanted to learn fingerstyle along with chords and fingerplacement of chord. So I am very confused and dont know from where should I start. Please tell me in what order should i learn guitar or can I learn fingerplacement and fingerstyle together? Sir I request you to please help me, I will be very grateful to you. Thankyou so much Sir!
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
I have an absolute beginners playlist that needs updating, but the first few videos might be useful and then you can move on to the Fingerstyle guitar course. kzbin.info/aero/PL72FE55C473CB9F3B kzbin.info/aero/PLIQJcXCYbgO2q9hDUBT0E5z1JZDk3bowI I hope this helps 😊😃
@LazKR2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou sir. I am really thankfull to you. Btw should I practice your chord playlist along with fingerstyle playlist together after beginner's playlist
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
@@LazKR Honestly, I can't answer that question accurately without knowing you better, but in general you can improve your chords at the same time as learning fingerstyle. You just need to know a few basic chords first and be able to play then reasonably cleanly . . . 😊😊
@San-Kouji6 ай бұрын
is this guitar good for beginners?
@guitar-academy6 ай бұрын
In my opinion Yes, I would recommend it 😊😀
@unspeakablefan22932 ай бұрын
19:37 Bro played wonderwall
@guitar-academy2 ай бұрын
Yes indeed . . a great tune 😊😀
@kdog9point021 Жыл бұрын
Mine just came today what causes the amp to buzz? I can put my finger on any metal part and it stops
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
That's usually caused by a bad earth somewhere . . I cheap lead or holding the guitar too close to the amp. Lots of other things can cause it like neon lights. The first check is 'is it happening on all the pickups ?. If it is then the cause is probably outside the guitar. 🤔
@kdog9point021 Жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy thanks for the replay
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
@@kdog9point021 no problem . . you gave me an idea for a video 😊😃
@kdog9point021 Жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy I'll be waiting for it
@stevesibert16132 жыл бұрын
The 152/400 are advertised with a steel block .. looks like cheapi pot metal on the 152 Too bad cause thats a beast of a guitar
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
No, it's very solid . . but there isn't much mass to it. 🤔
@NinjaVR11Ай бұрын
Where does the battery go
@guitar-academyАй бұрын
It doesn't have one 🤔
@angell_bruh2 жыл бұрын
does anyone know how long donner takes to deliver?
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
I got this one from their Amazon store so it was the usual 'fulfilment by Amazon' time. About 4 days, normal delivery or you can pay to have it faster . . I don't know about the web site though . . . sorry. 😊
@Agent-vj3ns Жыл бұрын
Is this good for beginners @ $160?
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Yes it is very good. It should last someone for years if it's treated right 😊
@Agent-vj3ns Жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy thx. Nice jam at the end of the video btw 😎
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
@@Agent-vj3ns thank you 😊😃
@thomasrobinson44012 жыл бұрын
Yep, nay bad, nay bad at all. Beginners bargain👍
@guitar-academy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your feedback . . 😊😃
@Dude_Guyman3 ай бұрын
28:01 Say whaaaa?
@sopark434 Жыл бұрын
Good review but should I buy you a fingernail clipper? : )
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
No, but you should learn how to play guitar and then you'd understand why I need fingernails. Here's a playlist to explain; kzbin.info/aero/PLIQJcXCYbgO2q9hDUBT0E5z1JZDk3bowI&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE
@junkiemonkey3317 Жыл бұрын
Can this play nirvana and alice in chains
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
This guitar would be fine for you to play Nirvana and Alice in chains on. The humbucker is great for distortion and the single coils are great for the cleaner numbers/passages. 😊