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In Conversation with Chris Alcoma | Sonus Aurelius Podcast
In this episode we talk to Chris Alcoma, a Melbourne based singer songwriter I can only describe as determined and aspirational. This interview comes just after the release of his new EP I'll be there and the forthcoming release of the film clip for the song Stars directed by Cody Clarke from Kill The Lion Films. And if you watch to the end you'll be treated to an exclusive first look at the clip
In this chat, Chris shares insights into how to become a more reflective and systematic songwriter and performance. He also talks to us about his musical journey and generously shares useful guidance based on years of performing on the open mic scene.
In this chat, Chris shares insights into how to become a more reflective and systematic songwriter and performance. He also talks to us about his musical journey and generously shares useful guidance based on years of performing on the open mic scene.
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In conversation with Louise MacGregor | Sonus Aurelius Podcast
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In this episode of the Sonus Aurelius Podcast we talk to Louise MacGregor, a Bendigo based singer songwriter I can only describe as warm, genuine and grounded. Lou is a prolific songwriter and captivating performer. She won multiple songwriting competitions early in her career, and is known for being the lead singer and songwriter for the band Louie and The Pride. She also dabbles ambient elect...
In conversation with Kate Lucetta | Sonus Aurelius Podcast
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In this episode of the Sonus Aurelius Podcast we the get the pleasure of chatting with Kate Lucetta. Kate is an unsung hero of the Melbourne’s music scene. She has been a stable host of many open mics in the northern suburbs for ages and continues to actively support the scene. Her passion for live music and support for local artists is an incredible inspiration. She’s also an accomplished arti...
Are Laminate Body Guitars Bad?
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In this video I explain the various ways guitar makers use laminated, layered and real wood veneer and what to look out for when buying a laminated guitar. I also show you how to tell whether you have a laminate body guitar. In general, laminated guitars are not bad, but you should ascertain the core materials of the guitar to ensure you know what you're buying. Guitars featured in this video i...
Do actors write better lyrics? | In Conversation with Jane Cameron
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In this episode we talk to Melbourne based folk artist @JaneCameron. Jane tells to us about how her background in the theatre influenced her song writing style I can only describe as cinematic folk. She also reminds us that play is at the heart of creativity and explains her approach to writing lyrics that connect with your audience.
The Power of Consistency and Collaboration | In Conversation with Simon Quinn
Просмотров 2013 месяца назад
In this episode of the Sonus Aurelius Podcast we talk to Simon Quinn, an instrumentalist and producer with a serious back catalogue. He tells us about how his eclectic musical journey led him to release music under dozens of different monikers. We talk about how to be a prolific music producer, building musical muscle, AI generated music and its effect on the industry and explore the challenges...
4 reasons some people don’t like Taylor guitars
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In this video I explain the four main reasons people don't like Taylor guitars. Many people say Taylor guitars are too bright, over engineer their guitars, the Expression system 2 (ES2) sounds terrible and they are too expensive. This video is not endorsed by @taylorguitars and is opinion based on research I have done on the interwebs. My conclusion is that Taylor use high quality materials and...
How to overcome the tedium of your own music
Просмотров 6304 месяца назад
In this episode of the Sonus Aurelius Podcast we talk to Andrew Piskun from the Mlebourne based band Porcus vs Equus. Andrew talks to us about his creative process, he delves into his journey as a musician and how his antithetical tendencies steered him away from the crowd and helped shape his unique sound. This is a band to watch because they're going to be big on the Melbourne scene. Check ou...
An Irish folk musician in the USA | In conversation with Enda Reilly
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In this episode we talk to Enda Reilly. Enda is a regular on the American Irish Festival scene. He's an incredibly insightful and soulful performer, connecting American audiences to the magic of Irish folk music. In this video Enda talks to us about the importance of keeping the Irish language and culture alive through song, how to adapt to your audience and find new opportunities as a musician...
It's never too late
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In this vodcast, we talk to Connie, the lead singer and song writing for Melbourbne Based Band Crumbe. Crumbe is a collision point between surf, punk and emotive folk. Their sound dances on the fringes of Patti Smith, P J Harvey and Velvet Underground with a raw B52s style groove and a healthy dose of the post-punk grit. In this interview, Connie talks to us about the transformative potential o...
How to install GS330 mini acoustic pickup for the Taylor GS Mini
Просмотров 1455 месяцев назад
In this video I provide a comprehensive guide to installing the JJB electronis GS330 Mini pickup into the Taylor GS Mini. This is a great a little and affordable system that rivals many expensive alternatives.
XM8500 and SL75c review
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This is a review of the Behringer SL75c and the Behringer Ultravoice XM8500. The best cheap mics you can buy. It demonstrates the quality of the microphones on cheap versus expensive audio interface. Chuck'em, scream into'em, use them as a hammer, but whatever you don't try to eq them to sound like an SM57 or SM58! You're better than that!
Reducing string gauge | Taylor GS Mini
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Is it safe to reduce string gauge on my GS mini? What happens if I don’t follow manufacturers recommended string gauge? Will it affect the sound? If you’ve ever wondered how to reduce string gauge on a guitar, this video will explain the main considerations and effects of reducing to lighter strings.
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Plus review | best travel guitar
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This is a review of the Taylor GS mini, the best travel guitar for beginners and professional guitarists. The Taylor GS mini koa plus has a Taylor’s ES2 pickup and is one of the best travel guitars available.
Taylor ES2 pickup review | How to setup Expression System 2 pickup
Просмотров 34 тыс.8 месяцев назад
In this video I review the Taylor ES2, demonstrate how it works and some of great tones you can achieve with the pickup system. Some people can't get a good sound from the ES2 pickup, but here I show you that it is easy and does a much better job at capturing the tonal qualities of your beautiful Taylor guitar than a standard under the saddle pickup.
How to get started with your new Donner Starrypad
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How to get started with your new Donner Starrypad
Is the Behringer UMC404HD the best audio interface for a low budget?
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Is the Behringer UMC404HD the best audio interface for a low budget?
Donner Starrypad | Best MIDI Drum Pads? | MIDI Controller | Review
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Donner Starrypad | Best MIDI Drum Pads? | MIDI Controller | Review
I’m an older guy with a high-end model of both a Martin and Taylor. The Martin just sounds like what a guitar should sound like based on a lifetime of listening. I like the bright Taylor too, but it sounds like an alien that just landed on Earth - to serve man, as it were. I enjoy playing both.
😂 I enjoy playing both too.
As a person who feels resentment against this brand that I can't really back up with a lot of playing experience, I think some factors play into this dislike that have very little to do with sound or playability. I think the strongest factor that's not being discussed a lot is the Coca Cola, Apple, Toyota effect. When a brand dominates a market, it becomes easy to hate them, because sometimes it's almost like you have no choice. Additionally, in music people love to see themselves as individualists with a strong, independent style. I've seen many guitar stores with literally an entire wall of Taylors, next to a tiny room with all the other brands crammed together. Watch bands on TV, and Taylors are everywhere. Even here on RUclips, I bet you see no other brand of acoustic guitar in as many videos. It's not even close. We all know that they can't hold a candle to carefully handcrafted boutique guitars like Santa Cruz, Collings, Boucher or Lowden. They're the Levi's jeans of acoustic, enjoyed by many, shunned by those who want something a little less obvious.
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I like my Taylor, but I like my Martin sounds a bit more. To me Taylor’s come from the factory with a more playable setup, a big plus. I also have a Martin SC which is very modern and very playable. Too expensive? Then don’t buy one.
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I like my Taylor, but I like my Martin sounds a bit more. To me Taylor’s come from the factory with a more playable setup, a big plus. I also have a Martin SC which is very modern and very playable. Too expensive? Then don’t buy one.
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ES2 pickups are fine for what they are - I have three Taylors, so I know. But I put a K&K in my Martin, and I'd take that over any ES2, any day, any time.
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4:48 - 6:14 (and subsequent demos). love that. Yours?
@@tomcox875 thanks mate! Yeah it’s from a song I wrote earlier this year called To Be Good.
Thanks for having me on your podcast!
It was a great chat Chris!!
I just purchased a new Taylor 117e Grand Pacific with the torrified spruce top I think it is a great sounding guitar and it looks nice too it is certainly not tinny I chose it over a Martin because I like the narrower neck and it just seemed like a better choice I also heard that Taylor guitars were a popular choice by beginners and professional musicians I am an intermediate player I normally play Fender acoustics I have a one year old Fender villager California series 12 string acoustic and I have been playing a Fender CD 60 -SCE electro acoustic dreadnought for the past 3 years I just wanted to try something different and I love my new Taylor 117e. I agree with one of the other comments If you don't like Taylor's don't buy it simple. Andy, Glasgow 🥰🏴
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I just had the strings on my GS Mini Mahogany changed from the original medium strings to D'Addario XT Custom Light strings (0.11-0.52). The truss rod was also adjusted accordingly. The old strings must have been on the guitar for about a year and I've played it almost daily for about 9 months now. So of course the sound with the new strings is different but I can't tell if it is just because of the fact that the strings are new, different brand, different coating or different gauge... the sound is still "big" and clear and it is so much easier to play now. I will try the Elixir Custom Lights with nanoweb coating next and probably stick with the custom light gauge.
Thanks mate!!
I got a beautiful 424ce recently and it just has everything I love about a Taylor. Balanced tone, great playability, looks amazing and I like the pickup too.
Congrats! 424 is a beautiful guitar
Handle them with extreme care, very easily scratched!!
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Ragtime = our new home! Great ep
Thanks AD!!
"Tele" Guitars.
Aussie accent!
u missed the most biggest problem look inside fhere bilt like crap
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there built like junk
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on every video that talks about these topics i say the same thing, it's all very subjective. i have six guitars at the moment, a 69 epiphone texan i got a couple of years ago, a 66 gibson J45 i bought in 1975, a maton ebg808TE, a larrivee OMO3 zebrano, a 2000's gibson j35 and a 2004 martin OOOX1. the OOOX1 blows them all away, and they are all really good guitars. the martin i think is a prototype, it's 2004, it is a made in the USA label so as they were meant to be budget martins made in mexico, and as it sounds so good, i think it was a prototype that went astray. it's so good in fact i bought another, this was a 2014 mexico made OOOX1 AE - the same but with a pickup. totally different, both are spruce top, HPL back and sides (i still have no idea how HPL is made) so they ought to sound similar at least, but no, the bass is different, the treble is different. admittedly there is ten years between them, but the back and sides being man made material would make them at least similar. i think you could go to any factory and watch two guitars of the same spec being made by the same guy on the same day from the same woodstock and they would sound different when played. all you can do is play as many guitars as you can get your hands on until one grabs you, i've had at least fifty guitars since 2013 and i've got six "keepers" that way.
You’re right it is all very subjective. Haven’t had much experience with the Martin HPL guitars. Just assumed it was marketing. Might give them a serious chance! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a detailed comment !
I actually always preferred the sound of a Taylor over a martin. Don’t really care what anyone else thinks about it
I’m the same! Go with what you know and love mate. Thanks for watching
I have owned 2 taylors. at 1st I was like ok good tone up and down the neck, nice action, fairly easy to finger pick, and they are lightweight. im good. over time i realized they use the least amount of wood possible so lightweight but i accidentally dropped one on a carpeted floor and it fell apart like a cheap lawn chair. . fell the hell apart. i have dropped a few guitars over 30 yrs. none ever broke like a matchstick. my 3 epiphones were built to last.
So weird! There’s reviews online that show how sturdy they are. Dropped from guitar’s stands etc, they hold up well. For example, ruclips.net/video/xs0dVpmSY0A/видео.htmlsi=BmljiL8avXFC8olT And the Epiphone…not so much. ruclips.net/video/JWwsVEIL4hg/видео.htmlsi=0gEIo281sfMoGsqn
I am seeing a lot of horrible reviews. After having one, i see so many things i don't like. I plugged it in and was mortified. I hope I can fix this too. Thanks!
First impressions with the ES can be like that. So can first impressions of a standard under saddle piezo. Take your time and adjust it for your playing style. If you need help let me know
@@sonusaurelius6576, different amp worked, thanks
I have owned and played several high end Martins, Santa Cruz, Gibson and custom luthier hand made guitars over the decades. Never a Taylor. But when I was over at a friend’s and he played a fingerstyle composition of his on his new Taylor, I was gob smacked. The sound was gorgeous, articulate and balanced. I now own a Taylor (700 series x-braced) and it is my most played guitar. In fact my Martins and Santa Cruz guitars have been sold. The Taylor sounds and plays great. There’s a lot of disdain for Taylors out there but there’s also a lot of Taylor love, I can now attest.
Nice!! 😊 Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment
Often with laminate backs you can pretty clearly see that the inside of the sound hole is not the same wood as the back veneer.
Good one thanks!!
I didn't even watch your vid, just clicked on it from your title. yes they hate taylor guitars so much, that the Taylor GS Mini line outsells the whole Guild line on it's own. i have the mahogony, and it sounds better then most guitars 5 X's the cost. Taylor Lifer after using the GS mini
Yeah no worries. Thanks for clicking on it. I don’t rag on Taylor in the video. I love their guitars and own two gs minis. They’re excellent!!
Yeah I gotta say my big baby Taylor sounds great. But my more expensive Taylor sounds like straight shit plugged in. And the frets wore really fast. The guitar just didn’t stand up to the test of time. Really over priced I’m not sure I would buy another Taylor.
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I bought a Taylor 414 CE about 12 years ago for almost $2,000 and it was the best guitar I've ever had. I like it, it sounds great but I never felt totally comfortable with the neck. Why, I don't know. About 3 years later I bought a Martin 000-15m for $1,100 because I had started fingerpicking. When I play them one after the other I really noticed the high ends of the Taylor. The Martin definitely has a warmer sound for me. It's all I've played since then. I don't think I've spent more than 10 hours on the Taylor in all this time.
👍🏼 Martin’s 000s are wonderful!! Might be time to sell the Taylor.
As a luthier, one of the reasons why Taylors sound brittle- and they do.-is the bracing system and the voicing of the braces. Wood have a big effect on tone, but it is the voicing of the top, the bracing system and the design elements that will determine the character of the voice. Some people prefer that sound, it's a matter of taste. But people with bad tastes need guitars too ;)
Haha! 😂 Are you referring to the v class bracing? Or do you think they’ve always braced them to be brittle sounding?
Here's how to setup the ES system; tear it out. While I use Taylor 6/12 string guitars faithfully; no amount of 'selling' will convince me that the ES system is worthy of anything, except tearing out of the guitar-and putting in a Fishman Prefix or Blender. Oh, you get the 'quacking sound' with the cheap ES system on their 12 strings. Taylor pickups suck on their 12 strings. Drop a Fishman Prefix Pro or Blender into it. Taylor stopped selling their guitars with 'Fishman systems', to cut costs and sell more guitars. The six's are barely tolerable with their ES pickups-but their 12 strings sound like garbage. Don't let ANYONE, including Taylor tell you otherwise. Doubt me? Go find an early 2000's Taylor 12(And six,)-and plug it into a p.a. system. (Not a guitar amp.) My 2004 855 sounds amazing, so why have a cheap, 'it'll do' pickup in it...Taylor sold out with the public; by dumping the Fishman systems, and pushing these horrible-sounding ES toys. (I don't mean to sound so negative; but I'm tired of listening to amateurs-push these horrible sounding ES pickups.)
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Martins and Taylor’s are too expensive, at least Martin has a pretty good resale value. Taylor’s electronics are very lackluster I got a very nice Taylor’s not too long ago, very happy with it
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Ha ha... my son plays about 18 gigs per month, maybe more. He has a D18 and a D28 and an 80s Takamine. He avoids Taylor guitars like the plague. On the other hand, the singer in a band I used to be in has a 1984 Taylor that I have gigged with and used in the studio and THAT is one of the best guitars I've ever played. If I had $$$, I'd get a Lowden.
👍🏼 Lowden make beautiful instruments. thanks for watching!
The bigger a company gets the more hate it gets. This happens to pretty much every company out there. Just play the guitars you like/love, and ignore the miserable people.
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Had a baby once. I like them all, I like the 322 with sloted headstock. Like a Gypsy jazz machine . Also, killer 12 strings.
Nice one!! Thanks for watching mate.
Nothing sounds better than my 414CE with a set of medium 13 to 56 Daddario elixir strings. Absolutely nothing. This video is outrageous. And so many Taylor haters in the comments.
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It is the piezo in bridge is damaged !the original piezo system is not good Quality ! So you can change to the other piezo pickup
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It’s all personal preference. Taylor is a good brand. I own a GS Mini that performs well. However, I’m otherwise a Martin guy.
Thanks for watching mate!
I love my Taylors in different ways. My first Taylor is a 2012 710ce with the ES1.3. Best (IMO) sounding preamp/pickup ever! Reliability is questionable but it sounds incredible. My second is a 2021 that has the ES2.0. I love the guitar, hate the pickup. I asked for help from Taylor to help the thing not sound so, well, bad. They told me to buy an EQ. I told them I had one already and they said buy another one. I told them it would be perfect if it had the 1.3 instead of the 2.0 and they told me that I was wrong after some heated emails (from them). I then cut my losses with the terrible Taylor customer service, had the 2.0 disconnected eventually and had a Baggs installed. It’s not great but usable as a live guitar. Shame. I won’t go back to new Taylor guitars again.
Thanks for this. It’s rare to hear people say positive things about the ES1. I’ve only briefly used ES1 so have limited experience. Based on what I’ve read and seen in their marketing it was interesting with its combination magnetic pickup and transducers. Keep searching mate! The right pickup is out there somewhere!! Thanks for watching.
I have a Taylor GS since 2006. Straight acoustic , no electrics. Its jumbo shaped but still has that Taylor treble tinnie sound. But the base notes are huge, like the say a piano sounding. But an annoying thing is , it has an extremely High pitched ringing drone behind all the chords your playing. Not sure where this comes from. I've tried changing all the individual parts, but its still there. Even tape under the nut slots . Funny thing was that I could just hear the same thing on the Taylor you did the pic up domo on. Previous video. This annoying sound wasn't alway there though. Have you any experience with this sound. Or am I going mad lol.
Do you mean the Taylor 818 demo had ringing? Sometimes guitars have annoying sympathetic resonances. It’s usually due to a combination of issues like uneven frets, neck angle, saddle height and choice of string gauge. Sometimes playing style can be the cause like hard strumming and fretting hand technique. A good setup can usually fix that but make sure you show the luthier what you’re concerned about. Hope that’s helpful!
@@sonusaurelius6576 yeah thats the one. 818 grand auditorium. You were testing the es2 pickup system after the luthier had it. I could hear that same High pitched notes through your stumming, but not as prominent as mine. This can't be electronics related, because my GS has none. But it has a place under the bolt on neck joint if you want to put one in. I have changed the shims on mine for a better neck angle. Thanx man , thats a help . Ill keep trouble shooting.. Maybe some people can hear it and some don't notice it. Or maybe I'm just half dog. Lol
I owned a 714CE - had and played for 2 years, I had to be very gingerly with it and careful because Taylor tops are very thin and feel flimsy. Sounded great but over time I knew the top would wear out holes from strumming. Taylor makes the tops to thin, to sound and project better - but after spending $2,200 on a flimsy guitar - NO THANKS - went back to Martin!
Thanks for watching!
Tried 12s on my mini. Nope. 13s went back on.
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As a lifelong musician who has been searching for the perfect acoustic/electric sound, this was a very informative video.
Thank you glad it was useful!! 😊
"Good alternative pickup systems are incredibly "expensive"??? You obviously haven't tried either the K&K Pure Mini or the very similar Journey Tek EP001K acoustic systems. K&K just raised the price of their Pure Mini 50% for a total of $150 US, and even though they offer some of the purest, most transparent acoustic sound in the entire industry ( if installed & used properly), the huge price hike is ridiculous & unjustified, especially when it's closest competition is the Journey Tek EP001K that costs only $50 US, and most guitarists including myself feel that it sounds even better than the K&K Pure Mini. Both systems are passive ( no batteries or onboard pre-amps ) and sound absolutely amazing through a PA system OR a good quality acoustic amplifier. I installed the Journey Tek in all 4 of my Hsienmo acoustic guitars, and when played through my BOSS Acoustic Pro Singer amp, they have the best acoustic sound I've ever heard..........( aside from a good microphone ), and I've been playing guitar since 1973, and have been performing for decades.
Thanks mate! You’re right both of these pickups are excellent value and sound great.
@@sonusaurelius6576 You're very welcome. I know both Journey Tek and K&K recommend using a DI box IF NECESSARY to have even better control of your sound with their PU systems, but with several of the best acoustic amps available today, such as my Boss Acoustic Pro Singer, a DI box is not even necessary. My Boss amp has 4 different settings/choices for "acoustic resonance". The 1st setting is the default setting, but a single button has 3 enhanced settings that are great for various acoustic instruments & PU systems. These 4 different settings ( under various circumstances ) work great for taming just about any piezo pickup.
Good advice. Thank you!
I appreciate your thorough and well thought out presentation!
Thanks mate!! 😊
I went through a bunch of Taylors looking for one that wasn’t bright. They’re all bright.
Yeah, Taylor’s aren’t for everyone and that’s cool. Thanks for watching.
New to Taylor and just bought the 314ce. The guitar was setup correctly to the Taylor factory specs, but the action is still just a little too high for my preference. So far that's my only complaint. Beautiful guitar otherwise. Glad I bought it.
314s are nice. You could look at getting the neck angle adjusted when you take it in for a service - no extra cost, usually. It might help with the action. One of the benefits of having a Taylor.
Name some all time great songs recorded on Taylors?...
Good question!
Taylor is using better woods than Martin in the lower cost models and i don't feel my Taylor is too bright.
Thanks for sharing mate!! I don’t feel my Taylors are bright either. I feel they sparkle.
We try many Taylor. Without electronic, it were one of the best. With electronic? Nahhh….. too artificial and Taylor sound engineer need to do research on this. Martin, however, not on better position.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts
Taylor seems like the PRS of Acoustic Guitars. Both make some very nice instruments, innovate, but are subject what might be an excessive amount of criticism.
So true!!
That gs mini is not rosewood. Its mahogany or (more likely) sapele veneer. Maybe you shouldnt be lecturing on this stuff.
Thanks for picking that up. I haven’t researched that guitar since I bought it so took a guess in the moment, given I was talking about laminated guitars not reviewing GS mini. Regardless, you’re right it probably is layered Sapele. What else in the video did you find inaccurate?
I have a Taylor gs acoustic with no electrics. I agree it does sound a bit treble bias and tiny. Sounded great though. But has developed a tendancy to belly bulge and has sympathetic High pitch ring overtones on strumming any chord shape. Quit annoying really.. Martin , Gibson and even the Australian maton jumbo kills my Taylor GS. In hindsight. Cheers from australia
Yeah a lot of people from humid climates talk About bulging. Also completely understand your point about high pitch overtones. I’ve found that playing around with different brands of strings (Martin retros work well on my Taylors) makes a huge difference tone. Maintains sparkle without annoying resonances.
@@sonusaurelius6576 ok ill try those. I've tried everything from sock on headstock, bits of tape under nut slots and sadle. Even the bridge pins but still there. I've actually heard it with some guitars on RUclips but they don't seem to care . I can hear it. Thnx again