The Hardwired Music Maker
The Hardwired Music Maker
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Before I mod this LyxPro guitar....
Follow along as I take the LyxPro electric guitar I bought for $100 and do cost effective mods to take it from a decent guitar to one that's truly wonderful.
Get prices on other gear I use, and yes these are the affiliate links that don't cost any extra for you but really help my channel to keep going:
The ZT Lunchbox amp is a tiny powerhouse of a guitar amp. Boasting 200 watts of power - 100 each through the internal speaker and the ext cab output - it does require a tiny hack to make the little mouse of an amp totally roar. Check out my review of it to learn more. ruclips.net/video/nT7SwDQMu0c/видео.html
Hear my music at: songwhip.com/NeilDSpeers
Download my music at neildspeers.bandcamp....
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Видео

Unlocking the Legend: Inside the Gibson ES335
Просмотров 237Год назад
I get it, these are not cheap and certainly I've played many copies that were pretty darn nice, but this 2004 Ebony ES335 I borrowed for the video is something else. I'm not a Gibson fanboy, I don't own any right now myself. But there is a Les Paul 60s Tribute I miss - shouldn't have sold that one - and if I could buy this 335 I certainly would #gibson335 #semihollowbody #electricguitar #jazzgu...
The ZT Lunchbox - how I overcame it's quirks
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.Год назад
In this brutally honest review of my ZT Lunchbox (pre reverb version) is marketed as being at 200 watts - but certainly doesn't seem like it, until you know a few tricks to unleash it's full potential as a great pedal platform. Hear my music at: songwhip.com/NeilDSpeers Download my music at neildspeers.bandcamp.com Get prices on other gear I use Arturia Keylab Essential 61 amzn.to/3jJzTNc Antel...
Would Clapton Approve? Tone Hungry FuzzCream
Просмотров 6032 года назад
Would Eric Clapton approve of this fuzz pedal? I don't know but it is pretty cool. Made in Calgary, Canada by Tone Hungry Effects the FuzzCream is supposed to be similar to the sound Mr. Clapton used in Cream he called The Woman Tone. I used this guitar effect pedal with my Paul Reed Smith guitar with a Dimarzio Little 59 bridge pickup into a Kemper Profiler. The profile was of a Tone King Impe...
Traynor SmallBlock 115 Bass Amp
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.2 года назад
This amp is super light, decently powerful and sounds great. And it goes for a decent price. What's not to love? It's got a 15" speaker, 200 watts, and weighs 31 pounds! Great for low-budget and professional bass players alike, it'll hold its own in any bar or smaller venue. Find the lates prices for Traynor Bass Amps reverb.grsm.io/Traynor Get prices on other gear I use Arturia Keylab Essentia...
Fender 68 Custom Vibrolux Reverb
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
The Fender 68 Custom Vibrolux Reverb, which is a reissue, has retained some of the best features of the Silverface era of their amps while updating it make it even more useful for recording and gigging. With a 2x10 speaker configuration, you get a different flavour of sound, and more power, than something like the Deluxe Reverb. Having tube-driven reverb and tremolo it has an amazing ambience i...
The UNDER $50 Klon Clone - Does it sound any good?
Просмотров 3962 года назад
Hear my music at: songwhip.com/NeilDSpeers Download my music at neildspeers.bandcamp.com Get prices on other gear I use Arturia Keylab Essential 61 amzn.to/3jJzTNc Antelope Zen Go amzn.to/3JRl85m Yamaha HS8 Studio Monitors amzn.to/3ElRvZ0 Mackie Big Knob amzn.to/3jOwPPQ TrueFire is I've learned the most about guitar in the last decade or more: prf.hn/l/zjb394g And they've launched a Premium mul...
Setting up a Steinberg CMC CH midi controller with Logic Pro
Просмотров 7362 года назад
NOTE: I had posted this video a while back and then unlisted it because I ran into some issues getting midi to work properly. But I've decided to let everyone see it again and I will be posting an update about the problem I ran into. In the meantime, I present to you: Using the Steinberg CMC CH controller for Cubase with Logic Pro instead. Programming the buttons and slider to work with Logic P...
Cort Acoustic Guitar Earth 1200
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 года назад
Had a chance to play a friend's Cort Earth 1200 acoustic guitar while doing a bit of work on the frets for him. Made in Korea, the Cort dreadnought has a Solid Bearclaw Spruce Top with Solid Rosewood Back & Rosewood Sides, a Mahogany and a Rosewood fretboard. Lots of audio samples in a variety of styles for you to hear what this guitar sounds like. I find it very good for both finger style and ...
Gretsch G2220 Short Scale Bass
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
My review of the Gretsch G2220 Junior Jett Bass that I own. It is a short-scale bass which works great for me as primarily being a guitarist I'm not as used to long necks of standard basses. It is an affordable bass that has a great, if unique, Gretsch sound. For smaller players, this would also be a fantastic bass guitar. Gear used in this video: Gretsch G2220 Junior Jett Bass Kemper Pofiler C...
Taylor 214ce Longterm Review
Просмотров 35 тыс.2 года назад
The Taylor 214ce I've owned for at least 10 years now has been a faithful workhorse of an acoustic guitar. But not all is perfect in Taylor land. In this video I play a variety of styles and talk about how much I enjoy the guitar and the problem I've heard and seen with Taylor guitars. This particular model is no longer made - being the Sunburst Model, but the baseic 214ce is still available in...
Best home studio keyboard for non-keyboardists? Arturia KeyLab Essentials 61 review
Просмотров 3222 года назад
Here's my review of the Arturia Keylab Essentials 61 as a non-keyboard playing home studio owner. I have had better feeling keyboards including the Yamaha P-45 I used to own, but this one does the job needed quite well and comes with some wonderful software to boot. And it's reasonably affordable. The software included has many great piano, organ, electric piano and synthesizer sounds that can ...
Top reasons to upgrade a cheap hollow body guitar
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.2 года назад
Bought this Ibanez AF55TR in a pawnshop. Thought I could live with the colour, but then decided that wasn't a colour I wanted so painted it black then upgraded one picks, didn't install the other, a few other upgrades and now have quite a nice looking, sounding and feeling affordable jazz guitar. I know have a few different archtop guitars. There's a lot of lovely things about a hollowbody guit...
This Electric Guitar is Also My Acoustic - The Godin Montreal Mahogany guitar
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.3 года назад
This Electric Guitar is Also My Acoustic - The Godin Montreal Mahogany guitar
Epic home studio tour at Studio D
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.3 года назад
Epic home studio tour at Studio D
Unveiling Secrets: Fender American Deluxe Strat
Просмотров 3413 года назад
Unveiling Secrets: Fender American Deluxe Strat
Looking at the Antelope Zen Go
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
Looking at the Antelope Zen Go
The best headstock tuner
Просмотров 38 тыс.3 года назад
The best headstock tuner
Yamaha P 45 Review
Просмотров 4523 года назад
Yamaha P 45 Review
Unlock Your Musical Potential: Building a Beginner's Singer/Songwriter Home Studio
Просмотров 2984 года назад
Unlock Your Musical Potential: Building a Beginner's Singer/Songwriter Home Studio
WildKat - instrumental
Просмотров 974 года назад
WildKat - instrumental
Looking at the Epiphone WildKat
Просмотров 27 тыс.4 года назад
Looking at the Epiphone WildKat
Kit build archtop hollow body guitar - was it worth bulding?
Просмотров 2014 года назад
Kit build archtop hollow body guitar - was it worth bulding?
Little Red Rooster: how I play it - guitar tutorial
Просмотров 19 тыс.4 года назад
Little Red Rooster: how I play it - guitar tutorial
Rivera 55 watt K-Tres Reverb Combo Amp Quick Review
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.6 лет назад
Rivera 55 watt K-Tres Reverb Combo Amp Quick Review
Logic Pro: A Beginner's Guide To Its Mixing Toolset
Просмотров 3647 лет назад
Logic Pro: A Beginner's Guide To Its Mixing Toolset
The Truth About Way Huge Green Rhino
Просмотров 3257 лет назад
The Truth About Way Huge Green Rhino
Framus BL 15 review
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.8 лет назад
Framus BL 15 review
Crate V33 Amp Sound Demo
Просмотров 12 тыс.8 лет назад
Crate V33 Amp Sound Demo
TC Electronic Alter Ego (Limited Edition) Review
Просмотров 4,7 тыс.9 лет назад
TC Electronic Alter Ego (Limited Edition) Review

Комментарии

  • @HumeWebb-r8f
    @HumeWebb-r8f 13 часов назад

    Young Mary Robinson Donald Wilson Shirley

  • @lostgroovemusic8494
    @lostgroovemusic8494 День назад

    you still got the pedal

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker День назад

      Thanks for watching. No I don’t. I should have posted a follow-up video. I was playing a gig and had wireless rig for my guitar and so I went into the crowd while playing a solo (people seem to love that) and from the crowd perspective all I heard from the guitar was a fuzzy whine. I went back up on stage and next solo I switched to a Marshall Bluesbreaker II (from what I understand not nearly as good as the original, but still quite good) and went back out in the crowd, every note was distinct even though it had the same amount of gain. I sold the Green Rhino after that

  • @parkeschaffer5808
    @parkeschaffer5808 17 дней назад

    I’ve owned my 214ce for 10 years, and I love it. I actually went out recently and tried many new guitars, including Taylor’s. Not a single one, including guitars in the $3,000-4,000 range, sounded better than my 214ce. Yours sounds beautiful as well. Just like mine.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 16 дней назад

      Yeah, I found the same thing - tried a few of the higher end Taylors, Martins and Gibsons in that 3000 to 5000 range and didn't feel any jealousy at all. Thanks for watching and sharing your story

  • @TheBassfresh
    @TheBassfresh 28 дней назад

    appreciate your low key approach

  • @wayneranson8763
    @wayneranson8763 Месяц назад

    Nice playing😊 I didn't think anyone made a kit of that style of guitar... can i ask where you got it from? Cheers

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker Месяц назад

      @@wayneranson8763 thanks for watching. Unfortunately the place I bought it from (The Fretwire Guitars) no longer seems to be in business. However the kits was actually basic Chinese made so should be available from any number of places. I did upgrade the pickup to an ALNICO P90 as well as the tailpiece - which I got from Amazon. The finish was black leather dye with a matte clear coat.

  • @009addettyapanchal9
    @009addettyapanchal9 Месяц назад

    Soooo helpful I have some question toooo if I may ask sir it would help alot

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker Месяц назад

      Glad you found it helpful. By all means ask away about any questions you have

    • @009addettyapanchal9
      @009addettyapanchal9 Месяц назад

      @@HardwiredMusicMaker I have a low price acoustic guitar and the 6 e string is the only one to buzzz how can I fix

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker Месяц назад

      ​@@009addettyapanchal9 You could try adjusting the neck truss rod to give the strings just a bit more room, but that also makes all the strings a little higher off the frets. If you keep the the adjustment as small as possible to just clean up the buzz it shouldn't be too bad. There's lots of videos on adjusting truss rods, but do be careful. Best suggestion would be to take it to a luthier to get that done or possibly get a fresh nut made - assuming it's rubbing on the first fret.

  • @FilmFlam
    @FilmFlam Месяц назад

    Like me some Ten Years After. Nice!

  • @danaeverhart6487
    @danaeverhart6487 Месяц назад

    Buy a pitch clip 2+ New and fast and very accurate !

  • @frankbrown3717
    @frankbrown3717 Месяц назад

    How did you get it to stay in tune? On the one I got, the string ball ends got pulled into the soft trem. block. It would not stay in tune, had to use a nail and punch the strings out from the top. If this was my first guitar, I would not be playing guitar today.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching. I find mine is fine for tuning and no problem with the block (yet 😂). One of things I do plan on is replacing the whole trem anyways.

  • @llednop
    @llednop Месяц назад

    Great playing. Thinking of buying one as my first Strat ever.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching - its a pretty good guitar for getting started with for sure.

  • @evagei944
    @evagei944 Месяц назад

    This was so helpful 👍👍

  • @christianjforbes
    @christianjforbes Месяц назад

    I see why I bought it w/ extension I also see why I sold it It’s still a bit sterile, and it’s a laser beam of sound, not a sense of openness in the room

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker Месяц назад

      Since this vide what I’ve started doing is turn the amp toward the wall and let it bounce off that for a more open - less laser like - sound. And it really cries for a pre amp of some kind to add warmth. Thanks for watching.

  • @barondavis5692
    @barondavis5692 Месяц назад

    Your affection for your guitar makes me want to get one. I’m beginning my guitar journey. I went to guitar stores and tried about 20. I keep circling back to the Yamaha AC3 ($899) and Taylor 214ce ($1199). I’m leaning towards the AC3 but still undecided. Thoughts from you and others are welcome. Thanks for the post.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker Месяц назад

      Thanks for watching. I'm not familiar with the Yamaha, although I have played other Yamaha models. I suspect either would be a great choice for your exploration of guitar. Of course personally I'm more partial to the Taylor which has a perfect neck for my tastes. The Yamaha would also give you an extra $300 for taking lessons :-D

    • @barondavis5692
      @barondavis5692 Месяц назад

      @@HardwiredMusicMaker Thanks for your valuable input. $300 for lessons; good point. 🎸👍

  • @gregsanders7064
    @gregsanders7064 2 месяца назад

    What strings are you using?

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 2 месяца назад

      I've been using D'Addario 11-52 nickel bronze strings on it. I used to use the Bluegrass mixed light top and heavy bottom on my old Takamine, but they didn't sound right on this guitar.

  • @bens3767
    @bens3767 2 месяца назад

    I stole mine when I bought it used for 600.00 out the door. It rivals my 3 series. But because it has electronics it's a more versatile guitar

  • @AZstu324
    @AZstu324 2 месяца назад

    I recently joined the Taylor family😁. Started playing when i was 12 (45 now). Played in various bands and owned all sorts of equipment. When I got married 15 years ago, I sold off most of my gear to fund my new family lol. About 6 years ago I sold my last guitar that wasn't that great and it just didn't inspire me to practice or play. I haven't owned an instrument during that time and had completely lost my love for playing music. Recently I took my son into GC to look at keyboards. Well I got the itch to play the guitar. Went into their acoustic cave and picked up a few, still just feeling uninspired and kind of sad that I just didn't want to play anymore. Then i grabbed a Taylor 214ce just because it wasn't locked up. All of a sudden the tone and resonance just completely reached into my soul and shook it around. I felt something different and more alive. I then tried the 114ce and felt the same thing. Well I came home and just couldn't stop thinking and daydreaming about how nice both of the mid-lower end Taylors were, and that they're within reach of my slim budget. About a week went by and now im constantly thinking about how badly I want to start playing again and thinking of what i needed to do to save up $900. Then I found a local private seller with a brand new 114CE-SB (sunburst). He basically gave it to me for $400. I've owned it for a week now and havent skipped a day and have been so motivated and inspired to keep practicing that it's like i never took any time off. Finger callouses are back and I'm confident that I'll only keep improving as I've regained my passion for playing because my new Taylor just makes playing so enjoyable.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 2 месяца назад

      Great story and welcome to the fam - thanks for sharing

  • @Johnsalad
    @Johnsalad 2 месяца назад

    I have 214CE Plus and I love it so much.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 2 месяца назад

      That’s great, I’m glad you enjoy it. Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @Germoney2000
    @Germoney2000 2 месяца назад

    Subscribed... 👍

  • @Germoney2000
    @Germoney2000 2 месяца назад

    Have been playing 316ce X-Bracing for 5 years now. It's a dream with beautiful LOW Action. I decided to buy a 614ce V-Bracing for that MAPLE sound. It sounds great, but I'm fighting with it. Looks like my 316 is gonna remain my go-to all-around guitar... at least for now. All Taylors are not the same... you're right about playing the guitar before taking it home.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Have you tried taking the 614 to a luthier to have the action dialed in?

    • @Germoney2000
      @Germoney2000 2 месяца назад

      @@HardwiredMusicMaker The store where I bought the 614 did shave the saddle a tiny bit... he's afraid to go any further. They don't believe me that the action (on my 316) is that LOW... although they sold me that guitar too (5 years ago). 🤣I was able to find a luthier in the place where I live, thanks to Google, which surpirsed me. I thought I'd have to travel to the next major city. I'm going to wait a bit... I'm able to get most chords, it's just some of those exotic baar-chords and also hammer-ons with the pinky, things like that frustrate me. I'll let you know what happens eventually. Thanks for the tip.

  • @kodiakdjd
    @kodiakdjd 2 месяца назад

    Hello, not too many non slide, non open tuning versions! Will your full Little Red Rooster song that is in the link ever come back online to see? Love your mini lesson and you stumped my guitar teacher with the E bass drone while playing the riff! I will keep working at it! Thanks, Dan

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 2 месяца назад

      @@kodiakdjd thank you for the comments - sorry about stumping your guitar teacher😜. I’ll see about my complete version

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 2 месяца назад

      ruclips.net/video/0TzpoVawJJA/видео.htmlsi=_fcDX8qJdcacQdr6

  • @MrHaleysbaleys
    @MrHaleysbaleys 3 месяца назад

    what is the difference between the e and the ce ?

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching. E = electric which means it has a pickup for stage use. C = Cutaway so it has a cutaway shoulder for reaching higher frets easier. CE is a Cutaway Electric.

  • @alicemacdonald1550
    @alicemacdonald1550 3 месяца назад

    Great review! 😺I have one of these and I was wondering what strings you use or which strings you have found that you like to use for your style of playing? I'm using D'Addario 11-52 nickel bronze strings now. Thanks!

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 3 месяца назад

      Thank you for the comment, and I use the same strings

    • @AZstu324
      @AZstu324 2 месяца назад

      I also use the same strings and gauge. They're fantastic! Especially with the tones of these Taylors. I find that they also stay in tune better than the phosphor or 80/20's. Not sure why that is but it's pretty awesome.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 2 месяца назад

      @@AZstu324 We have a D'Addario Nickle Bronze Fan Club Going 😉 Thanks for the comment

  • @oaklandsistanative3100
    @oaklandsistanative3100 3 месяца назад

    You had 599 thumbs 👍 for this informative video, now you have 600. I’ve been playing consistently a little over 2 years now and got my Taylor 214 ce dlx last week. It plays like a dream! I also tried out a few at a guitar store, including a Taylor 100 series that played just fine too. At first wanted to get the smaller Grand concert, but I found out the Grand Auditorium wasn’t too big for me so I pulled the trigger and am so glad I did! I also have a Martin Jr Streetmaster (which I like a lot) and a small body Yamaha (an ok guitar for a low price), all acoustic electrics. But the Taylor is my favorite. Thanks for posting this great video…

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 3 месяца назад

      Congratulations on the new guitar and thank you so much for the like and comments.

    • @hectoraguirre320
      @hectoraguirre320 26 дней назад

      Is it smaller than something like a dreadnought

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 25 дней назад

      @@hectoraguirre320​​⁠thanks for watching - it’s a Grand Auditorium shape wich is just slightly smaller than a dreadnaught and has a narrower waist, but would probably still fit snuggly in a dreadnaught case.

  • @AaronDurr
    @AaronDurr 3 месяца назад

    Little red guitar lol ASD Durr Burger

  • @livebassngames
    @livebassngames 3 месяца назад

    how much would you sells yours for ? Got mine for 12 hundred... i'd never sell it under 2k for sure

  • @music_plays
    @music_plays 3 месяца назад

    How many guitar frets are for beginners And can we play all the music with 22 frets ?

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 3 месяца назад

      Short answers: All and yes. Long answer:all the frets can be played by beginners and pros alike, the trick is leaning the notes so you know which ones to play and when to play them

    • @music_plays
      @music_plays 3 месяца назад

      ​@@HardwiredMusicMaker sir can u help me to buy a guitar 🎸 🙏🏾 at budget

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 3 месяца назад

      @@music_plays Start here: ruclips.net/p/PLWft9qfftNUST7DMHYOfJA58PimpeWDhv&si=9m770kcQc-FH7uwM

    • @music_plays
      @music_plays 3 месяца назад

      @@HardwiredMusicMaker thanks

  • @gmoneypoppy
    @gmoneypoppy 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for posting this review. I’ve been looking at the amp but put off by it’s apparent lack of volume. With your tweaks it may still be a good buy though. I’m confused by what you did to bypass the gain and would really appreciate your clarification? Around 4:36 in the video you say something like …. Take the thing out of here, add one of these and put it in here. It looks like you might have had your guitar connected to your board and then the lead from the pedal board plugged into the amp input? You disconnected from the input and used an adapter? to plug the board into the auxiliary input on the back of the unit. Any chance you can find the time to step through the process, including the names of the ‘things’ you used so I can shop for them ?

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 4 месяца назад

      You actually got it exactly right: You need a 1/4” to 1/8” adapter and plug the signal from your guitar or from your pedal board into the Aux Input on the back instead of going through the guitar input on top. This ups the volume and defeats the (to me) useless gain knob. Tone and volume still work fine. I use a right angle 1/8” adapter to put less strain on the Aux Input. I also use the Wampler Tummis to bring a little more warmth and body - and a bit of volume boost - to the rig. But I tried it with other overdrive and boost pedals to get similar improvements. I actually stopped using the eq pedal because the Tumnus has enough time shaping. Hope that helps.

  • @JMAX79
    @JMAX79 4 месяца назад

    Was looking for a guitar In 2014 and strummed the 110e blew my socks off and knew I had to have it. What you said about how acoustics love to be played was beautiful.

  • @alexkryszkiewicz980
    @alexkryszkiewicz980 4 месяца назад

    I wonder which Takamine you had? I've had a 1980 EF360 SC for about 20 years and it still sounds amazing, but needs a neck reset, so got a Yamaha A3R ARE, which sounds fantastic too, but slightly harder to play fingerstyle due to nut width and rounded fretboard. Been looking at the 214 CE for a while now due to the playability factor. Just gives me the space I need for the fingerstyle I've recently gotten into. I'm gonna need to save and get one asap. Thanks for the review!

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 4 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching. Can't rember the whole model number but I do know it was a G series. And yes, it was the ease of doing fingerstyle that convinced me to get my Taylor. Good luck

  • @wheatonna
    @wheatonna 4 месяца назад

    Is this comparable to the Vintage Club 30 amp made in the 1990s?

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 4 месяца назад

      Hi - Unfortunately I've never tried or heard the Vintage Club 30. If someone can shed light on that would love to know.

  • @rhoodj
    @rhoodj 4 месяца назад

    Super Snark SS-3 and Boss TU-80😅😅

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 4 месяца назад

      Having both is handy for different places for sure. Thanks for watching.

  • @johnashley96
    @johnashley96 4 месяца назад

    I just bought the same guitar yesterday!! I had the same experience in the guitar store. It was a used model. Once I tried it, I knew I had to have it. Thank you for your video!

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 4 месяца назад

      Congratulations on the guitar find and thank you for watching. What style of music do you play?

  • @Claytoonzcom
    @Claytoonzcom 5 месяцев назад

    I purchased my Taylor 214ce and knew I was taking a gamble, but I also had faith in Taylor. I had played several 214s in the past and they were all great. I did luck out and my Taylor is an awesome one. I purchased it in 2020 and I'm still playing her. All Taylors do have a particular unique tone that's in every model.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 5 месяцев назад

      Congrats on finding the cream of the crop. All guitars can have variations in sound and feel with it. A take a bit of trial and error to find the right one, but when you do…

  • @clivecostello6059
    @clivecostello6059 5 месяцев назад

    The last time I picked up a taylor it spoke to me it sead get a Bangor loved your vido cli

  • @cugir321
    @cugir321 5 месяцев назад

    Just bought batteries for the GTA4500....got them from ebay...chinese batteries. The batteries are starting to degrade after about a year....You can use a razor blade to pop it open and the battery has two wires to soldier in...I'll just cut the old battery wires and soldier the wires together.....easier then putting the wires on the board. They are rechargeable batteries....they don't last forever folks....obviously they are not using top quality batteries in these tuners. I'll probably get another year out of them but I have the batteries waiting to be replaced. I still like 'em better then the Cr2032 crap.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the heads up, I haven’t popped mine open to see what’s happening but that’s good to know

  • @brodylockwood14
    @brodylockwood14 6 месяцев назад

    Great video. Next month I will have the chance to try out the GS mini mahogony and the newer 112ce. But i'm also thinking of the Martin djr. I wish Taylor made a GS mini in 1 3/4" nut, It seems the perfect size for me otherwise. I also subscribed to you, I could listen to you play fingerstyle all day!

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 5 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching, and your comment, much appreciated. Hope you find the right guitar

  • @DAVEBLISS2007
    @DAVEBLISS2007 6 месяцев назад

    Sounds crap. My ZT Club 12” combo blows this away with no problem.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 6 месяцев назад

      Well, thank you for sharing your thoughts and your experience

  • @fatbelly3385
    @fatbelly3385 6 месяцев назад

    Incredible playing

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 6 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for the. Moment and for watching the video

  • @paulknapp6873
    @paulknapp6873 6 месяцев назад

    Just bought mine used at GC a couple weeks ago, glad I did; just enough watts, gigworthy, not too cumbersome, love the modernized features.

  • @userMikeforsure1997
    @userMikeforsure1997 6 месяцев назад

    Just picked up my 214CE one today! Not the plus. They didnt have it. PHENOMENAL sound. So worth it.

  • @bertrandgeorgeon3992
    @bertrandgeorgeon3992 6 месяцев назад

    Nice video, thanks for posting it. You are so right about the "booming basses" syndrom ! Congratulations for this nice work on such a nice guitar.. I have one too, and it's a delight to play it.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 6 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching and the comment, I'm you enjoy your guitar, they are a really nice guitar

  • @ekrasavin
    @ekrasavin 6 месяцев назад

    ive just pick up my new tailor 214ce SB DLX, and i'm happy )) i've paid 1190 euro include delivery)). Yeah, i likes more the natural color, but it cost 1650 )). i dont care about the color when ive saved 450 euro ))

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 6 месяцев назад

      Congratulations on the new guitar, I know what you mean about the cost versus looks :- )

    • @ekrasavin
      @ekrasavin 6 месяцев назад

      @@HardwiredMusicMaker yeah! thank you so much! I still think about all solid guitar, but this is the next level and 1200 euro plus, if talk about taylors, or may be yamaha FGX5 or yamaha A5R, thats about 500 euro plus ))

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 6 месяцев назад

      @@ekrasavin There are some really good Yamahas, but I was not excited when I played those guitars. They're playable, but the Taylor you have - to my ears anyways - sounds substantially better and as long as the top is solid, as it is on the Taylor, the sides don't make that big a difference if they're laminated or solid until you get up another 1000 in price.

    • @ekrasavin
      @ekrasavin 6 месяцев назад

      @@HardwiredMusicMakeri really appreciate for your opinon. Wish you good day!

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 6 месяцев назад

      You have a good day as well

  • @iryan9
    @iryan9 6 месяцев назад

    What strings do you have on your 214ce?

    • @neildspeers
      @neildspeers 6 месяцев назад

      I use D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Lights (11s)

    • @neildspeers
      @neildspeers 6 месяцев назад

      {Hah, logged into my artist account instead of Hardwired account)

    • @iryan9
      @iryan9 6 месяцев назад

      I'd love to switch to 11's, do you find it impacted the tone/volume of the guitar much?@@neildspeers

  • @Anthony-ll4nh
    @Anthony-ll4nh 6 месяцев назад

    I have a problem with intonation on my 214ce. It becomes noticable on only the 3rd fret and gets sharp. It only gets worse further up the neck.. I find that disappointing, at this price point. But there is very little about that, being mentioned.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 6 месяцев назад

      Hi Anthony, thank you for sharing that with us. I have yet to see that issue on a Taylor so I’m wondering if it’s the strings. I know that the one time I ever had acoustic guitar intonation issues it was immediately resolved by replacing the strings. But if changing to a different brand doesn’t cure that I know I’d be immediately reaching out to Taylor - from what I’ve heard they have very good service. I hope you can get that resolved soon.

  • @daviddiazsantander7498
    @daviddiazsantander7498 6 месяцев назад

    TENGO ESE AMPLIFICADOR , ES UNA JOYA , SUENA POTENTE Y CRISTALUNO , BUEN VIDEO ....GRACIAS .....

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 6 месяцев назад

      Gracias por los encantadores comentarios, me alegra que también disfrutes el amplificador. (google translated)

  • @jeffreyg8275
    @jeffreyg8275 7 месяцев назад

    I played the 114 today and it sounded amazing.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 7 месяцев назад

      Taylor does make a very playable guitar. Thanks for watching

  • @gerguitar
    @gerguitar 7 месяцев назад

    thanks for the video, that taylor is made in usa or mexico?

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 7 месяцев назад

      You're welcome and thanks for watching. To the best of my knowledge the 214 has a solid top and laminated sides and back and that hasn't been changed.

    • @gerguitar
      @gerguitar 7 месяцев назад

      your guitar its not solid wood? @@HardwiredMusicMaker

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 7 месяцев назад

      No - only the top. And despite what many believe laminate sides and back has some advantages and can still sound great.

  • @williamcampbell163
    @williamcampbell163 7 месяцев назад

    Yes it does.😊

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching, and your concise review note😎 It’s now a staple on my board.

  • @drthomasrr
    @drthomasrr 7 месяцев назад

    Loved the review! Just bought a used 214ce koa. 2018. Went in to the local guitar store and saw it. Played it. Surprise! Two weeks later, bought it. Been playing a bedell. The Taylor has a much cleaner sound. I just love it.

    • @HardwiredMusicMaker
      @HardwiredMusicMaker 7 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the watching and for the comment - glad you're enjoying the new (to you) guitar.