The "vintage" sound of modern folk guitar (for super cheap)

The sound of the rubber bridge guitar is all over modern folk. I picked up a cheap Gretsch Jim Dandy acoustic guitar from Guitar and ordered a few parts from Amazon. Worth it?
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This is one of the best guitar videos Ive seen on KZbin in quite a long time.

[@JonMeyer]

Imagine how good it could have been if I played guitar like Rhett Shull!

[@mcerruti77]

absolutely

[@erickmo1188]

I agree.

[@JB_Eckl]

Well said Rhett. The vibes are strong!

[@awalk56]

Hear, Hear...

[@dustingregory9295]

"but what are we doing for dinner?" my mans asking the real questions around here!

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No one seems to really be mentioning it, but I love how much your family is apart of your videos. The little sounds and interruptions in the background just makes it so comfortable to watch.

[@vickielawson3114]

A part, not apart. They’re together.

[@sixstringgypsy1]

As a daddy I agree :)

[@jjptech]

It makes it feel soooo real

[@viscid09]

As not dad I also agree it’s so peaceful the noises, lights, smooth guitar… it gives me peace I need this days

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​@@vickielawson3114pedantic semantics is unnecessary.

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This is far too professional and entertaining for free content. Mate, this was absolutely fantastic, really appreciate your effort, it brightened my day.

[@JonMeyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Chicken_Soup890]

​@@JonMeyerwhat kind of Camera are you using, I'm not kidding.. I thought I was watching a movie the first 5 seconds! You just earned a faithful subscriber due to your tech skills.

[@valley_robot]

For the Johnny cash sound put paper through the strings , the man in black used a dollar bill, put a big wooden spoon under the strings for a sitar effect , and finally sandpaper a bic pen so it’s rough and you have a violin bow for your guitar, I’ve been messing with deadening the strings since the 80s

[@Sylkis89]

Weaving a nylon string through strings of an electric guitar gives a guzheng-like sound coming though the pickups :) ofc use clean with a smidge if a delay/reverb and so on.

[@BillLumbergh4you]

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[@rickwilliams967]

Why though?

[@NoLefTurnUnStoned.]

@@rickwilliams967 Why? Music is about experimenting if anything.

[@andrewcullen7671]

I love how completely different it sounds and then you play it for someone who doesn't play guitar and they're like "yeah? sounds like a guitar." I've tried to demonstrate for my mom the difference between my strat and my LP, and she doesn't get it, either.

[@cmcapps1963]

I feel ya. What's even worse is trying to explain to my wife, when it's time to buy a new one, what it can do that the others can't.

[@EclipseAtDusk]

@@cmcapps1963this all makes me so glad my wife Gets it - she even understood why, when I bought a guitar with a Floyd, I had to get a second one if I ever wanted to play them live

[@rich1051414]

Yeah, but let her listen to someone covering her favorite song and she will be able to tell that something is different, even if they play it exactly the same, because the tone isn't the same. Everyone can hear the tonal differences in different guitars if they know what to listen for, but most people's ears aren't tuned into the right station unless they get into guitars. Heck, many people can't even pick out the different instruments on a track without first going through the motions of forcing themselves to try until they finally hear them as separate instruments, and that may not even be possible without knowing what each instrument sounds like on it's own.

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My girl can tell the difference between my tubescreamer, klon, dod250, and KoT in a blindtest.

[@FedericoMatarazzo]

I think this is the first time I see the rabbit hole musicians climb into portrayed as clearly as it is humanly possible. Nerds be nerds❤

[@AluinKali]

I‘m a bassist and all my instruments are very modern sounding 5strings. For the few occasions when I need a old school warm and muted sound I put on some flat wounds and put either a sock or a piece of foam under the strings close to the saddle similar to what you did. It’s pretty amazing how you can totally transform the tone of your instrument with some minor modifications. I‘d encourage anyone to just play around with stuff like that. Sometimes it can really spark your creativity to alter your sound just a little bit.

[@JonMeyer]

Absolutely!

[@tomfoolery342]

I'm dead!! The kid said "What's for dinner" and he rightfully asked "Did you see my new guitar?".🤣

[@danielyoung42]

Just discovering your channel. Love your lighting, camerawork, editing and OF COURSE the guitar playing and actual content. Super excited to be following along!

[@MatiasPerezHdz]

Just by the quality of editing, tone correction and overall story telling you've got a new subscriber and some one that is very happy of watching your vid!

The first video of yours I watch and I already subscribed. The camera work, the edit, storytelling, the color grading. Man, really nice work!

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GODDAMN. my algorithm is SO GOOD. But this video is EVEN BETTER. Thank the gods. You’re doing the lords work sir.

[@leesparey3595]

Great to see you smiling as you discover new tones you've created. Really like the sounds you're coming up with there :-)

[@pilsonguitars]

This is a great video! Love the quality and storytelling. As a luthier, this rubber bridge "thing" is maddening. We spend so much time in the intricacies of resonance and tone. To then have it all killed with rubber, man, that's tough. That said, you did a great job of demonstrating the unique uses for the tones it creates. I enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheGotoGeek]

In the violin world we sometimes do this intentionally.

[@dmanstarr]

We appreciate your efforts to make the magical tone of a well made instrument. That one great tone isn’t the only game in town.

[@callum3651]

Mate every aspect of this video was amazing, content, production, sound. Definitely will be coming back to watch your videos again

[@isaiahetienne4126]

The cinematography for this video is insane!!! Such a beautiful video.

[@oscarmireles8283]

The guitar creates a beautiful melancholic sound. You, Sir, are amazing.

[@Doit4mojo]

this channel is single-handedly gonna get me into modding guitars to sound the way i want

[@MemeKing44]

brilliant and refreshing video, not only in quality and production, but also in originality, in which you, did something unique most people are not willing to do, and then made it easy to watch. thank you.

[@StephenTallamyMusic]

You are now ready to score the next “This is Us” style show

[@MisaAcim]

Just need to add some Indian insturments and vibes

[@erickmorales3682]

This video is pure gold and joy. Beautiful visual, edit, æstethics, coloring, storytelling, sound… hands down best video Ive seen so far in this year.

[@MyFanaticHeart]

I'm going to echo a few others here and say I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. It's like you articulated how I feel about playing music.

[@MichaelSasser]

Absolutely beautiful to the eyes and ears. Thanks for sharing with us!

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Man! This is grand! And your reactions are just so sencier it's priceless. Great work!

[@PeppaPew]

Most guitar videos drag for a really long time and you have to skip around to see when the action happens but you know exactly what we’re here for. Thank you sir❤️ And I just ordered a Jim dandy and I’m definitely gonna try this out

[@sellsy05]

wow im in love with that tone especially strummed

[@Steve.Dennis]

Most creative intro I think I've ever seen for a music channel. Well done!

[@RJ-fi9zo]

Great intro! Such a genuine and inspiring video. Give me warm and fuzzy feelings

[@dankeaziz]

I like how you deliver the story in this video!

[@sapphicquartz]

the original fender p basses and jazzbasses came with foam mutes built in aswell as the fender jaguar guitar having a togglable mute, its so sad mutes disapeared and have only come back recently, its such a great effect to mellow up your sound both giving it a softer attack, round mellow tone aswell as a more thumpy oumph

[@_Alex_Sander]

Old (early 1960s?) Gibson/Epiphone basses such as the EB2/Rivoli had felt mutes also

[@mikaso]

6:08 That scary music during the soldering was brilliant 😅

[@jakegracia2874]

Jokingly picked one up 5 years ago. Still haven't put it down. Best $150 I ever spent.

[@natpicking]

The production quality of your vid is INSANE. So cool man! I'm subbing

[@Raymond-rr5iv]

This is the first time I've come across your KZbin Channel and I really enjoyed it. I've got a bunch of old unamplified acoustic guitars laying around... I'm going to have to try this 😊👍. Thank you for doing this uniquely very interesting topic !!

[@uniworkhorse]

The way this video moves... man you got something special sir! Loved your use of playing to score the vid dipping in and out!

[@kevdoom2]

I’m definitely going to need to “make” one of these. Just listening to you play gave me a hundred ideas.

[@brianwarner308]

that was awesome man, that Jim Dandy had a friggin sound when you were done, I am totally inspired!!

[@joncarolino]

I got a Jim dandy coming tomorrow. This video has heavily inspired me! Thanks for documenting this journey!

[@David..]

That was a very slick plug for your business in the video.

[@andrewlyon8924]

The sound reminds me a lot of some cheap classicals with nylon strings that I've played. The advantage this has over those, however, is that you can use a magnetic pickup with it, which is pretty sweet 👍

[@chasvox2]

Terrific! Sample that for sure! It will be a hit library for you.....

[@rangzx5762]

Sound very cool and very warm at the same time

[@jonathanbchamp]

This channel rocks dude. You are going places.

[@RByrne]

Perfect timing! I got a Jim Dandy the same day you posted this video. They had a used one at a shop near me, and it was fun as hell to play, and cheap! Wanted to get the rubber sound. Got some flatwounds today too. Going to experiment a bit with it.

[@jeromerice3448]

Cody I recently got a orangewood Dana,I followed your instructions and I have found the sound that I Rembrandt from my youth! (I’m 76 yrs. Old). Thanks a bunch!

[@jtfritchie]

I love that you’re winging this for us. It’s a rare thing to see. It’s like I’m not watching an expert; I’m watching myself do this. Don’t know if that makes sense. Regardless, thanks!

[@lk9895]

I love the setup you have there

[@locoto12axel]

Loved ur project ❤❤❤ inspires me a lot

[@chloescat]

I've an oxblood Jim Dandy and love it to bits. A great couch guitar!

[@joshisdriven]

when the level of care and time and energy put into a video is this high... regardless of content... I subscribe. Very well made. I've also played guitar for 15 years so that helps too.

[@AlexPriceMusician]

Dude, you nail these instrument build videos, and it's so cool to see this one get the traction it deserves. The Taylor Swift bit in the beginning was smooth haha. I've become a massive fan in the last 3 months and feel the same way about it.

[@Le_Mer]

That sounded so cool. Definitely gonna try this.

[@eulman09]

I sense a new sample library will arrive soon. Kudos!

[@tonymckeown1314]

Great video - having instruments that you love to pick up and play is indeed the point.

[@PatFlanigan]

Wow! What an amazing vid! Found myself a new project, thanks!!

[@scientificbhaiya9336]

Great video and great Cinematics.

[@stylestep111]

Incredible production quality and storytelling

[@alanbenjaminthomas9480]

this was magical

[@davecsizi]

Hi Jon, first time viewing your stuff, I loved the cinematography and the flow of your video, great, clean and informative content. Also, it's quite tasteful how you include your family without actually showing them. Their presence adds to the video, yet their privacy feels respected. Looking forward to your next video, cheers!

[@Nicolas_PSD]

exactly why I came down in the comment section

[@lexaunculpt]

Beautifully shot. Wow

[@codpug]

neat, i did almost identical thing to this exact guitar 6 years ago. still use it today. awesome stuff

[@muimuhadresh3986]

That sound reminds my so much of the sound from a Ben Howard album 'Every Kingdom'. I just love that sound.

[@mottmatt7844]

I've had a jim dandy for about 8 years. I think I might breathe some new life into it. Thanks a lot.

[@magnus7439]

"I think it works because when I pick it up I wanna write music with it" - that was almost exactly my thought when I heard how it sounds, it seems like a great tool for songwriting. I might need to pick up an inexpensive guitar and mod it with a rubber bridge and a pickup.

[@chrisprescottguitar]

This is great, love the project, the sound and the production value, videos like this are what inspire me on KZbin. Liked and subbed!

[@chrisprescottguitar]

Looks like we got a scammer here @jonmeyer

[@Gene_Cali]

I love my Jim Dandy! I paid the same price and bought the $9. warranty. I ride 2 miles on bike with my guitar in a backpack type case everyday to jam with friends. two years and the guitar is still solid thanks to it's chunky neck. I accidently dinged the corner of the guitar, and used the warranty. They gave me my money back, and let me keep the guitar. Win-win. It's great for delta blues, slide, finger picking styles. Thanks for this video, Play on!

[@BobSperber]

Dr. Frankenstein I salute you, what a fun watch of a cool project.

[@MatthewStClair-uy9sm]

Very interesting and I love your humor. I was just looking for info on adding a pick up to one of my acoustic guitars.The sound reminds me of the cigar box guitars I make.

[@MarkHeaps]

So well produced, well done!

[@aravindvinayakan]

This is incredible! A small price to pay for such a sonically interesting piece of kit!

[@MartieFaye]

Wow, what a gorgeous tone at @4:12, and it keeps getting cooler with the different effects/distortion. Loved that one at 4:32 Edit: So cool that you added knobs and made the pick up wire run through the interior instead. Really really cool stuff Jon!! Gained a subscriber over here 😊

[@jamesmackay4529]

I don’t think I’ve ever got to the end of a KZbin video and wanted to watch it again… until now

[@fuzzkillington4376]

I have that guitar! I'll try this for sure. Cool video, thank you!

[@kevinafflack]

Nice! I was just thinking I need to add this to the tone pile. Job well done!!

[@Daniel-dg9bo]

Super cool video, project, sounds, everything. Had to subscribe. Thanks for sharing!

[@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH]

Garsh darn it. Now I have to do this. Thanks, Jon!

[@jayplay8140]

sounds gorgeous

[@masteringarchviz3364]

Brillant. But not only the discovery and the rebuild, but rather the explanation at the end why it sounds the way it sounds. Right up my alley. Keep on keeping on.

[@taylornauta]

That’s brilliantly creative!

[@thomfraney6893]

Great video JOn. You are SOOOOO good at these :) Also picked up Soft Drums... nice promo... smoothly done.

[@laketownriots]

This is a fantastic sound!

[@MirandaMartin-jw1qs]

Wow!! I'm so impressed!

[@wipperwil]

Neat sound. Great playing.

[@dufensmrc]

Thank you for this amazing video, enjoyed it quite a lot!

[@e.assatawright2833]

I love my little Jim Dandy -- and I loved your video! Thanks for making it.

[@JonMeyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cameronmcgee7113]

I just went through school learning from really experienced luthiers- you got the right idea of sanding the saddle how you did. The only thing is to make sure the front side of the saddle is sanded evenly with the backside (basically, make sure it’s still flat)

[@tommydeamon7657]

Teaching you're self new skills or just new approaches to old things is still a self betterment thing and that's awsome

[@HalSwiftMusic]

Okay, that was awesome! Inspirational man!

[@LordRegal69]

this is awesome i might consider doing this to my vintage silvertone

[@OokisMcFlookis]

Always makes me think of Phoebe Bridgers, love the sound

[@michaellaverty1844]

Very cool, really enjoyed this.👍🏻

[@sgt.pepperslonelygasseboys743]

Definitely trying that.

[@larrylynch8113]

Loved the result good job

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Easily my favorite music channel on KZbin

[@fishbrownconnect7927]

You can get this simmilar effect by finger picking on a classical guitar using silk and steel strings with a soundhole mute and aspri clip on spring reverb and a kitchen sponge stufed under strings by bridge. Super specific but it just has an old timey folk guitar sound.

[@crd]

crazy production on this vid

[@dmanstarr]

This is an excellent vid. Up there with Paul Davids’ quality of youtube entertainment combined with education. A+

[@brywestwhit]

Inspiring project, love this!

[@Silvermoonscorpion]

I'd love the Gretch you ended up with!! Brilliant tone.