What to listen for in acoustic guitars. Featuring the

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[@AcousticShoppe]

Love the Video Jeremy! Nice to hear you explain your process. Can't wait to hang again soon.

[@stevezelik9535]

Great video! My guitar journey has finally ended up as a boutique Pre-War Slope D spec with torrefied Adi top/bracing with mahogany back/sides. Over time, your ears just guide you to the tone you love and you end up with a forever guitar you could never part with.

[@AdamWillisWilkesMusic]

Excellent info!

[@CoreyMcCormick]

Hey Jeremy, I just wanted to thank you for all the wonderful content you are putting out. Your videos over the past months inspired me to sell my Taylor 224 Koa in search for something more me. In this search I landed on a Furch Blue Gc CM Master Choice when I heard I immediately knew I had something special in my hands. Not only that, but I ended up with $600 more (CAD) in my pocket from the Taylor sale! I was in awe. This left me with a Taylor AD17e and a Furch. The more played the more I realized that I needed to do the same. Returned the AD17e and paid a ridiculous restocking fee, however, I then purchased a Furch Yellow Plus G SP. Its the first time in my 25 year guitar journey that the acoustics I have inspire me, and I have your channel to thank for this. Keep it up!

[@Jasper_Yay636]

I wish you would have had some negative guitar examples to compare with too.

[@andrewbowen6875]

Bourgeois, Collings are amongst the best traditional Martin style guitars. That said I’ll never forget those Boucher guitars you had

[@JeremySheppard]

You and me both!!

[@dominikprauseguitar]

I feel that sustain is also largely influenced by the nut and saddle material. TUSQ has an INSANE amount of sustain. I put it on a 70€ fender, all laminated guitar and it was just mind boggingly crazy. The top resonated everywhere and everywhere just so much, that i am still amazed by it. A lot of guitars have cheap plastic built in, but more and more come with Bone or TUSQ and I think thats the right step. Those materials are SO CHEAP and make much more of a difference than I would have ever thought they would. So having that said, I think you can make an argument whether sustain comes from the top or the body itself or is vastly influenced by the material that transfers the frequencies from the strings into the top.

[@williamskinner8142]

well said

[@flomers1]

Thank you, Jeremy, for helping me to much better understand what to listen for in an acoustic guitar's sound. I've always struggled with that so, again, thanks!

[@teviswest]

I agree that a lot of the more affordable acoustic guitars can struggle with some of these ideal tonal qualities discussed in this video. However, just to concur, that is not always the case. And why I say that is, I was in a music store's guitar room and played an $800 Taylor 110e and it had way more low end and room filling sound than any of the much higher end Taylor's ($3,000+) in that store...and IMO sounded better than them, too. Plus, when playing that 110e, it was even resonating other guitars hanging on the walls, unlike the higher priced Taylor's there. So, maybe that particular guitar is an exception to the rule, but just wanted to point out that a higher priced guitar will not always give you that better quality sound. That's why when I go into a guitar store, I don't first look at prices and only play the most expensive ones, because there very well could be a better sounding and playing guitar that's a lot cheaper. Anyway, great video! That Eastman, though, not as full and bassy, sounded great and pretty close to that USA Bourgeois!

[@apegrasshoplizard]

I have a cheap chinese Crafter HT-250CE ($300) that sounds %60 as good as my Martin D-18 (2019). That basically means that it sounds better than any Yamaha LL6 or Eastman PCH. It sounds and plays just as good as $800 and above guitars. Online dlectronics are crappy but it sounds amazing. Crafter punches well above its weight. I wish TAS sold them and not Yamaha's.

[@andrewbowen6875]

Wow Jeremy you’re knocking it outta the park of late👍

[@RemoSforza]

Yessss

[@jed1166]

Eastmans are made in China because it is a Chinese company. It is not an American company,(Ovation / Guild), or a Japanese company,(Takamine/ Yamaha), manufacturing entry level / mid priced guitars on Chinese assembly lines. I have been in the Eastman factory in Beijing, and spoke with craftsmen that had worked there for over 15 years. They are very proud of the work they do, and rightfully so… Eastmans are great guitars.

[@coaltrain]

Have you ever played a Bedell? Man they are amazing.

[@uddielad]

I could actually hear a subtle difference. I’m surprised but the US one slightly more clarity.

[@williamnichols6253]

Great video

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Do the touch stone Guitars have Poly finish or Nitro Lacquer? Guitars sound very close, but there’s a slight tonal richness in the US higher dollar guitar. Stuff out of China is pretty amazing in last Decade. I have a 8 year old Yamaha FG-700s that is a monster bluegrass guitar. After I installed custom Bone Nut/Saddle it Rivals a standard D-18. I don’t think they all have that magic. Always comes down to the individual guitar. Good Vid Jeremy 👍

[@michaelpidgeon6721]

My understanding is Bourgeois USA uses a thin poly finish and that Eastman used to use nitro but switched over to the Bourgeois finish, or something like it after they bought Bourgeois

[@joshkcochran]

What song were you playing at the beginning of the video? I hear that little run played by a lot of guitar reviewers but can never find the name of the tune.

[@eddietruly8807]

Hi Jeremy, love your channel, so I'm a Southpaw looking for a Martin D18 or HD 28 can you give me some leads ? I live in Western Maryland and as u probably already know you just can't go to a store and find a lefty Martin or Gibson/Taylor 99.9% of the time and if they do have one its usually a budget selection or " laminate ".. I'd love to find someone who is looking for home for there Martin..please contact me ..keep going out there and finding these beautiful instruments and art...love all the boutique stuff you preview also! But us Southpaw are always left out

[@texhaines9957]

One other thing: how does the guitar voice fit mine? Does it help me find the starting notes and stay in key, high and low

[@JaysonTuntland]

This!

[@anthonyb2334]

Jeremy, another great video with excellent explanations. Even though I’ve over 100 acoustic guitars in my life, you but things like n words much better than I do. I agree with almost ALL of what you said. Some things, in my opinion, are subjective. First- I’m a big Martin fan, and have owned more than 20 through the years, dreadnaught, 000, 00, etc. My favorite brand for qualify, clarity, sustainability n and overall feel, and I own three. Second for ME are the USA made Breedlove line. I own an Oregon Concert body and a Legacy model. Great sustain and clarity. Next is Gibson. Not a big Taylor fan but do love how easy they play. For ME, the best second tier guitars are the Eastmans. Less money but if your fingerpicking I found two models that , like your video compared to extremely favorably to their Martin and Gibson counterparts. To a point where I kept them. But again, that’s just my subjective opinion, and your videos are fantastic. Thank you again

[@kellyguitars6185]

There’s definitely a difference, it’s subtle but it’s there.

[@darrylbrooks3361]

I could hear a slight difference, but if you played them 5 minutes apart, I would not have.

[@TOBORtheMighty]

It's difficult to describe, but the import sounds slightly "blunter". The difference is deeper in the tone, in the harmonics and resonance. The sort of base or core tone is almost identical. I was recently shopping for an acoustic-electric and the differences I heard in this video mirrored my experiences, even though I was mostly trying guitars in a lower price bracket.

[@RSNflatpickn]

Great video good explanation

[@nicbordsy]

Love the hard work you’re putting in!

[@russellr1509]

Real difference for me the 2nd one sounds a bit thinner , not as rich.

[@davidscotbrown3241]

Just make sure that you don't spend so much time hunting that you're not actually playing. Which... is kind of the point. You'll never become a better player hunting, but once you're a better player, you'll know more what you're hunting for!

[@Ravenscaller]

The Touch Stone is a good guitar. Almost as good as ok I'll say it a Martin D-18/28. Neither of Bousque have that deep growl D Martins have when you fully attack the bass. So you are spending essentially the same for the Eastman as the Martin. Wouldn't you buy the best at the same price range? Just my opinion and I admit being a Martin fanboy. But your own review basically agrees with mine. PS the loudest acoustic guitar I've ever heard was a 60s D-18 and I have no idea why it was so much louder. It was and I hope still is a giant among giants.

[@ThePandaProcrastinates]

Great video!!! Definitely some ideas to ponder on. Jeremy what are your thoughts on overtones that ring out while you are playing different notes/chords? Would this be a good indicator as well?

[@scotimotti]

When money is no object and resale doesn't matter.

[@davepounds8924]

A lot of builshit I don’t think anyone could tell the difference between a2900 guitar from China made from the same material in America A lot of wonderful guitars are made in China Can you tell what brand of guitar is being played in a recording? I don’t think so It’s just snobbery if it’s not from America

[@charlesbolton8471]

There’s nothing wrong with an American having pride in American made products, and the same holds true for people from other countries having pride in products for their countries.

[@davepounds8924]

@@charlesbolton8471 I totally agree with you

[@rodneyeftink4864]

Some of the best guitars in the world.

[@eddietruly8807]

Hi Jeremy, love your channel, so I'm a Southpaw looking for a Martin D18 or HD 28 can you give me some leads ? I live in Western Maryland and as u probably already know you just can't go to a store and find a lefty Martin or Gibson/Taylor 99.9% of the time and if they do have one its usually a budget selection or " laminate ".. I'd love to find someone who is looking for home for there Martin..please contact me ..keep going out there and finding these beautiful instruments and art...love all the boutique stuff you preview also! But us Southpaw are always left out

[@eddietruly8807]

Also left handed Eastman E20D-TC