Univox Guitars Review | Alexandra Zerner's Signature 8-string Model (Aquarelle 8)

[@chuckrg550]

Hello Alexandra! I'm from the US and just discovered your videos and your music. I am stunned! I had no idea that Bulgaria has such an amazing guitar player as yourself. Your playing and style is very unique and very inspiring and you seem to be such a nice person as well as an incredible guitar player! I'll be watching more of your videos to check out all of your awesome playing talent!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Hello there! I am happy to know that you like my music works that much, and of course - I am also happy to be seen as a nice person (I do my best to be such) :) It's great to have fans like you - thank you!!! :)

[@TheVengeanceofdefile]

You really deserve such a awesome axe for your amazing work!! Keep it up Mrs.Alexandar Z.

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you!

[@AlizeeDefan]

That's an awesome guitar and you explained it very well., You must be in heaven with that piece. You are an incredible musician, whom I love to listen too. Keep up your great work~

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you so much! Yes, the guitar is awesome and I guess it's obvious how much I love it :) I am glad that you find the explanation useful - I will do my best to keep my future gear reviews at least to this level.

[@creonte38]

Yeah I like your songs and you too. You play so clean and the left hand ... amazing.

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you very much!

[@madisonbullock2337]

Love how you narrate this.. very charming

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you! I am glad that you like my talking as well :D

[@juliang3995]

I listened to your albums on spotify earlier today and I have to say, you've definitely become my favourite instrumental guitarist along Jason Becker. Much love.

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you very much, Julian! I am happy to know that I've got a new fan :)

[@GordonHeaney]

Nicely designed guitar. Do the fanned frets make a real difference?

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

They definitely do - it's easier for the hand and the string tension is significantly better distributed, hence the strings don't sound out of tune because of unsuitable scale. If I had the chance, I would change all my guitars to multi-scale.

[@dr5multimedia]

I love the technical explainations... they are simple and understandable ! Thank you Alexandra !

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

I am glad that you find it useful and understandable - it means that I did a good job :)

[@jimmyvinson3788]

Killer guitar love the tremolo I’m a fan of yours now wow!!!

[@Cestariarts]

WOAAAH SHE'S SO PRETTY!!!

[@martineenflip6650]

Never heard of you, till now, instantly BIG fan!!!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

I am glad to have a new big fan! Thank you!

[@FatherRikhi]

You rock Ms A.Z. That guitar is a perfect description of my dream axe. Are they on sale to the public? Love your Becker cover too!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you very much! This guitar is not seeling to the public. It's built for me under my specifications and design by a Bulgarian luthier.

[@rudy.p5726]

What a beast !!! Beautiful guitar, congrats, at first when I read the title I thought "Aquarelle" what a cute name, I expected a nice "Girly" guitar ...but hell No, She is A BEAST of guitar , I just discovered you a few weeks ago,that is why I am just now reacting to your videos ...and I am really glad that I discovered you. Now I need to goand watch how you play that beast lol...Cheers Alexandra and keep on the great work and inspiration !!!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

I am happy that you like what you see and hear on my channel :) That's great that you find it all inspiring!

[@peacefuldjeros8866]

Hi Alexandra, I've been looking for such a guitar for days now and I don't know why it's so difficult to find this kind - fanfret 8 string with trem. Anyway, is it possible to know how much to get the same as yours? It will be one of the most beautiful day of my life to get it. And big tanks to you for the music :D

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you! You can see the full specs of the guitar here: facebook.com/pg/Univox.Guitars/photos/?tab=album&album_id=175305012930329 and if you wish to order, just write a message to the luthier at that facebook page.

[@dualactionriffdevice]

Nice, Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to hear you shred it. Peace...

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you, Harry! I am preparing some videos, so you will hear it :)

[@Scarshockable]

Your guitar is as beautiful and amazing as you. ❤️🤘 Cheers from France 🇫🇷

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Merci beaucoup! Je suis très honorée ! :)

[@vixenvendettaofficial]

Super guitar!! My hands might be a little to small for an 8 String!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

I was thinking the same thing before I got my first 8-string, but I got used to it. It's a bit difficult at first, but it's worth it :)

[@guitardipu]

Can 'flutters' be done with the Kahler trem system? is it possible to g fr a BEADGBEA tuning, as its a multi scale, is it possible? It is a very beautiful Electric Guitar!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Flutters aren't as effective as on the Floyd Rose and this is the only flaw of Kahlers in my opinion. But since I don't use flutters it never really bothered me. If I understand correctly, you want to go a perfect 4th higher with BEADGBEA, right? If so, You would need a completely different multi-scale - something like 23.5" to 26" for example. The high A string would be very easy to break, so this is why you would need a very short scale on the top end. I was thinking about having a 10-string in C#F#BEADGBEA tuning but there the scales would be 23.5" to 28" which looks quite strange and I am not sure how comfortable it would be to play.

[@guitardipu]

Alexandra Zerner Yes.. Totally agree with you..

[@mamatmetal1777]

Hey congrats!really nice guitar you got there (i'm drooling here😁).any demo or teaser for your upcoming album.

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you! :) There will be demos for the new album in my campaign on PledgeMusic - I will run it August.

[@AllThatShreds]

Nice Xan!

[@bboyyalee2992]

Tendrias que poner los videos con subtitulos en español asi puedo entender lo que decis. Entiendo muy poco ingles pero tocas la guitarra increible y me gustaria saber que onda tu guitarra que es una bestialidad 😍 y mucho mas acerca de tus videos. Besos y abrazos de Argentina linda ❤

[@kituki3965]

Ve a gogle translate..para que ella te entienda..te digo por que yo lo ago...saludos

[@SFtheWolf]

old video I know but I'm looking into investing in an 8 string with a kahler trem myself and there's very little information on them online. I'm curious if you found the 8 strings limiting when it came to the vibrato range. did the lower strings get too slack too quickly to take full advantage of dive bombing, or is there a way around that, or do you just not dive bomb enough for it to come up?

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Here's a video of mine where you can see a bit more Kahler 8-string action: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4CzgqCslKeIZpY I am generally not so much into dive bombs but whenever I need them, I don't really find any tangible problem. The Kahler is generally a much softer tremolo compared to Floyd Rose and this is critical when you deal with 8 strings. My Kahler in standard tuning with 8 strings feels softer than a 7-string whole step down with a Floyd Rose, if this information is of any use to you.

[@SFtheWolf]

@@AlexandraZernerRocks thank you for such a detailed reply! enjoying your channel and will be going through it much more thoroughly

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

You're very welcome! I hope you'll like my content :)

[@creonte38]

Alexandra you are so lovely and thanks for your songs!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you! I am glad that you like my works so much!

[@TheGlashare]

Beautiful guitar! I really like the idea with the pickup switches. Cool accent too btw :)

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Hey Björn! I'm glad that you like the switching system - I thought it's too weird for someone else to find it practical. I have mixed feelings about my accent - I really want to be able to speak a good English with proper pronounciation, but people seem to like my accent a lot... Bittersweet :D

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

I can't really say Bulgarian is nasal, actually quite the opposite. It's very hardly articulated, like Italian, and it doesn't have any nasal sounds except "M" and "N". French, German, Dutch and Scandinavian languages, for instance, are way more nasal than Bulgarian ;) I don't live close to the Black Sea - it's on the eastern border of Bulgaria and my city - Sofia - is in the western part, not very far from the western border.

[@carlosrelampago2279]

Amazing axes

[@Mattjki]

Thanks for sharing your great guitar.

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

I am glad that you like the video :)

[@coloninbus]

niiiiiice bulgarian one !!!

[@CREX111]

beautiful guitar! what material did they use for the frets?

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you! Here are the full specifications: facebook.com/pg/Univox.Guitars/photos/?tab=album&album_id=175305012930329

[@marcosmoreira2045]

wonderful guitar! 😸

[@sergeyborodin5392]

Your guitar is coolest that i've seen ever!!! I want to have the same instrument!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

I am glad that you like it so much :)

[@gastongarant9209]

Alexandra,I have 2 question, Were we can by Univox Guitar ! And Were it made from ?

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

It is a Bulgarian luthier: facebook.com/pg/Univox.Guitars/photos/?tab=album&album_id=175305012930329 You can contact him directly on Facebook and order such guitar.

[@gastongarant9209]

Merci chère @@AlexandraZernerRocks

[@kimthompson5871]

Beautiful guitar and making some great music with it !!! Peace and may America be your next destination !!!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you very much, Kim! Peace to you too and hopefully I'll come to US.

[@p.a.f.mitasol8071]

Sorry I was unable to read the names on the guitar. the camera was not close enough. Thankyou for the tutorial 👍

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

I am sorry for the poor quality. I uploaded a hi-res photo on my facebook page: goo.gl/Gt1p7M

[@thygod]

...29 frets? On an 8 string multiscale? Very nice!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Yes, 29. I've been dreaming for that for a long time and now it's awesome to have it :)

[@hasanuddinmz7591]

replacement of your red Jackson 8-string?

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

That was the idea but I still play my Jackson - it has its benefits :)

[@georgezorbas6422]

Hey, hello. I am trying to communicate with the company to buy this guitar and no respond. I live in Greece and I love this guitar..Can you help me please?

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

This was a custom guitar, not a series model and I no longer work with this brand so I doubt it will be possible to get one. If the luthier doesn't respond to your messages, there's nothing I can do.

[@EdwardFlores]

very nice guitar... i want a guitar just like that one... ;) enjoy it ;)

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

You can order one here: facebook.com/pg/Univox.Guitars/photos/?tab=album&album_id=175305012930329

[@EdwardFlores]

Alexandra Zerner hi Alexandra and thanks for your fast answer ;) i saw that already, but there is not price on it. By the way, i really like the way you play, tho, that i hate when ppl play using the right leg XD! but i totally like how you play! i hope i can buy a CD from you any time soon ;) Keep rocking ;)

[@MindsetMastery75]

That is a shred and jent machine! Very nice custom guitar built for your needs. Must be a paaaiiiiin in the bubushka to restring that monster though! Lol.

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thanks! I designed it :) And actually it's not hard to restring - you just lock the Kahler and put the strings like on a fixed bridge, then tune and it's fine. A floyd rose would be pain.

[@MindsetMastery75]

@@AlexandraZernerRocks Oh. I thought that was a floyd rose. LOL. Sweeet!

[@HaarpGuitar]

💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@CHOPERUS23]

Heroin?

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

I don't understand your question. Heroin what?

[@furryz666]

Yeah dude, Heroin what? Your obviously a dick!!

[@bloodjob7724]

I'm si jaleous now. Jules ;)

[@michaeljensen5193]

I am bored by the standard factory models, all the same with lots og different colors. But 29 frets are too much. My old friend had one with 29 frets done too (bacause of nicolo paganini). I think 24 is fine and the whole guitar looks better, but still his and yours design are out of this Fender design. The angle of the frets and your arm, hmmmmm.... I don`t like. The lower you go the harder stretch you have to do, and the whole guitar looks weird too. Again, why 8 string (if you sucks on a 6 string, you sucks even more on a 8 string and i stille have find 8 strings players who meke my attention). I know you also like Jason Becker, he did fuck that guitar PERFECT with good sound skills in his head, something is at the very few. I do my own guitars and because no one can make my dream. These days i draw new model and maybe i will show (people steal all the time, i do myself, ha ha). Kehler bridge sucks, i have to say

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Nobody is obligated to like anything. Also, imposing your concepts upon other people is not creating a good impression. All the best!

[@michaeljensen5193]

@@AlexandraZernerRocks I know, i am a very bad boy :). But you play great :). Best day to you

[@rudy.p5726]

No, 29 is just great for right hand tapping ...

[@jeffreyp1855]

Awesome! Congratulations!

[@AlexandraZernerRocks]

Thank you! :)