The NEW Fender Acoustasonic Stratocaster!

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  • @MarySpender
    @MarySpender  4 года назад +22

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    • @dumpygoodness4086
      @dumpygoodness4086 4 года назад

      Hey Mary! You're awesome!
      (I've always dreamed of having a Flying V electric guitar... but with NYLON strings!)
      Perhaps you can help us spread the word: UKEs should be taught in every elementary school on earth! They're like kittens... you don't have to feed! (I also got a zillion adults to love uke... b/c they tried guitar and the metal strings turned them off. Even a 5 year old can start playing songs on uke in seconds!! Simple and fun!!) (Ha: I wrote to Mike Bloomturd to ask him to buy ukes for every child on earth, during Covfefe 19.) (I'm sure he loves to be geniuinely altruistic!) (S)
      I'm a street performer (Tronic Uke!) in NYC / New England and to my shock, strangers go apeshit for what I do. (The web has made it so most ppl have to "up the dose" and they want to see stuff they've never seen before!) (I gotta find a great street drummer though! KNOW ANY in New England?) xoxoxoxo
      ruclips.net/video/S_vxQOH051U/видео.html

    • @adrianmata3222
      @adrianmata3222 4 года назад

      I'm most likely build that one. Crazy seeing it. Here.

    • @grin64
      @grin64 4 года назад

      Looks like you have a lively fun channel. Glade I found it

    • @joaovitorpires3184
      @joaovitorpires3184 4 года назад +2

      OMG I really apreciate ur accent!!

    • @Sig721Tau
      @Sig721Tau 4 года назад

      But without an actual hard case is a 'no' for me. Btw, what do you mean by "...DI it in..."..?

  • @dn2817
    @dn2817 4 года назад +1506

    Two guitars in 1 for the price of 3!

    • @brunogrill3774
      @brunogrill3774 4 года назад +76

      No better way to describe it

    • @Cymanytb
      @Cymanytb 4 года назад +6

      hahahahaha

    • @Cymanytb
      @Cymanytb 4 года назад +14

      I mean it's like 10 guitars and they all sound amazing :))

    • @RedHeadGuitar
      @RedHeadGuitar 4 года назад +6

      mhm. I'd love a comparison to an electric with piezo bridge. Like an Epiphone LP Ultra, they were hollow too. Or..has anyone put a piezo bridge in something like an ES335 before? Must be awesome.

    • @spiritzweispirit1st638
      @spiritzweispirit1st638 4 года назад +2

      Priceless!😶

  • @jimsicle
    @jimsicle 4 года назад +170

    Me: Time to get back into guitar, couldnt have changed that much right?
    1:37 - you have to what now?!

    • @god1770
      @god1770 4 года назад +6

      Lol😆

    • @Illmildur4231
      @Illmildur4231 4 года назад +1

      same. much has changed in the two years i took a break. and now you have to charge your guitar

    • @Aniki82
      @Aniki82 3 года назад +4

      Yeah well before you had to bring a 9v battery for those electro acoustique guitars :P
      I think it's a good move as I'm not sure how batteries are delt with in the after life

    • @iWillAvert
      @iWillAvert 3 года назад

      @@Aniki82 Yep! Got an acoustic electric 12 string. Powered by a 9V.

  • @AustinKarpinski
    @AustinKarpinski 4 года назад +2

    I really enjoy the relaxed nature of your videos. Most of the internet is *BOOM BAM HEY HI*, which is fine sometimes, but having relaxing dialogue, a static camera, and warm tones is a nice change of pace. Feels like a living room conversation!

  • @carlnietoweise4653
    @carlnietoweise4653 4 года назад +74

    The thing that made me a Mary Spender Fan is your intriguingly beautiful tone! You have an interesting technique that is both pleasing to my ears and fascinating to watch. I love the way you pick out the melody from with in the chords and the use of your thumb on the E string to set the pace. Deceptively simple yet oh so difficult to emulate! Your's and Lari Basillio's styles are instantly recognizable and that is a Major accomplishment in it's self, Cheers! Add to that you can sing, no, you can SANG, Girl! You are The Total Package Miss Mary! I'm curious to see how you'll integrate your new Acoustasonic into your unique style. The looks of it take some getting use to for us traditionalist, but there's no denying the sound of it!!!!

  • @danieltrickey9285
    @danieltrickey9285 4 года назад +4

    I own a "stratacoustic" they made years ago. A truly hollow body electric. It sounds like an acoustic guitar but when I put it through my multi-effects pedal it sounds like an solid body electric. It plays like an electric guitar because you can bend strings easily. $275 new. Some players didn't like it but I love it.

  • @TC_Conner
    @TC_Conner 4 года назад +19

    "Interesting split personality." Indeed! My Acoustisonic Tele has that same split personality. I was one of the first to get my hands on one a year ago this past February. It was a game changer for me as I never played slide until I got it! I would like to get my hands on a Acoustisonic Strat next! Peace.

  • @OmiP42
    @OmiP42 4 года назад +1

    The joy on your face at 7:10 when the distortion comes in is just lovely

  • @calyodelphi124
    @calyodelphi124 4 года назад +5

    I definitely agree this guitar isn't particularly ideal for distortion/overdrive pedals. But where it undoubtedly shines is its clean, acoustic sounds. This is a beautiful guitar, and it complements your beautiful voice phenomenally well. ;w;

  • @musicsucks5843
    @musicsucks5843 4 года назад +22

    4:08 this song made my whole day a lot brighter

  • @digiscream
    @digiscream 4 года назад +5

    Top tip - if you're gigging with one of these, take a phone power bank with you. Even better, put some velcro on a power bank and on your strap, so if your battery dies you can carry on without waiting for it to charge.
    Top tip #2 - In related news, with a £6 USB -> 9V adapter, you can actually power a pedalboard from one of those batteries. I do it with my board - keep a couple of £8 power banks underneath the board (one as a spare) for a total of around 7,000mAh at 9V, powering the board for about 10 hours and isolating it from the mains in one go, without spending £70 on a Volto and still risking running out of juice.
    (note: the adapters you get from Amazon have the wrong polarity, so expect to do a tiny bit of soldering - just cut the cable in half, then swap the wires over and resolder)

    • @UncleKennysPlace
      @UncleKennysPlace 4 года назад

      Using battery power for effects also reduces the 'One Spot' effect: even more noise in the system.

  • @AlbieDay
    @AlbieDay 3 года назад +3

    I've seen a half dozen demos with this guitar, and this is the first one that it actually sounds good in...

  • @StevenLucasMarketing
    @StevenLucasMarketing 4 года назад +14

    I wonder when we'll get the Squier version (Hint, hint).

  • @johnnychandler2488
    @johnnychandler2488 2 года назад

    I bought one last week because I'm an over the road truck driver in the USA. I wanted something that wouldn't take up a lot of space and would be easy on the fingers because I haven't played in years so it will be learning all over again.

  • @by7212
    @by7212 4 года назад +5

    Also see paul davids one. It also has a great looping part. Just AMAZING.

  • @maxbrazil3712
    @maxbrazil3712 4 года назад +1

    I bought one after watching this review & others. This guitar is a work of art in every way. The svelte design is a delight to hold and fun to play. I put this guitar down then picked up my Gibson J-45 and it felt like a was playing a cello. The Acoustasonic is worth every penny & make sure you get the suburst.

  • @eliflynn7282
    @eliflynn7282 4 года назад +1

    Girl..this is my dream guitar to play every single day..you're so talented thank you. Man I wish I had a guitar that sounded like that it's amazing.

  • @setaside2
    @setaside2 Год назад +1

    That resonance is surprisingly full and highly satisfying. Super versatile, indeed. Also a very good looking instrument, if I may.

    • @KevinShaughnessy-mt9jt
      @KevinShaughnessy-mt9jt Год назад +1

      Fender is an acquired choice.
      It always will be
      The name Fender Telecaster sells it.
      The Fender, Company - family
      wanted to design a signature
      Jimi Hendrix model.
      When they learned that he set them on fire the answer was obvious no !
      Fortunately, the left handed genius made the Mustang
      legendary
      As well as extremely rare $$$

  • @Deliquescentinsight
    @Deliquescentinsight 4 года назад +50

    These are crazy expensive, but I can see how useful it might be for the gigging professional (getting well paid) not for me, but enjoyed your demo Mary!

    • @deanmass
      @deanmass 4 года назад +4

      I have 2. One outright after selling another $1K guitar, and a 2nd on the 48 months SWS no interest thing. $40 a month no interest, pay early if you want. Getting one is easy assuming you have a job/decent credit. I think they are worth it. My only regret is now I want a Strat to go with the Tele. I got a 2 place MONO electric bag, so now I have 1 bag with nearly everything, including a back up guitar. Prior I basically had a 2 trip load in. Now, 1. I guess my point is, they are a bit spendy, but, I think I am DONE buying after these for at least 10 years. Another thing, these roasted necks are super stable. I have a couple Rainsong Carbon Fiber guitars, and they rival those for out fo the bag stability.

  • @wolffgramm
    @wolffgramm 3 года назад +1

    You are such a great talent ! I am blown away by your voice and guitar skills.

  • @danialikhsan6569
    @danialikhsan6569 3 года назад +1

    i've never been so sure to sub to a channel before,, extremely quality content, well explained, straight forward, excellent choice of word and definitely a good singer and guitarist!

  • @michaelcarter1963
    @michaelcarter1963 2 года назад

    The telecaster acoustasonic demo at Andertons was amazing done by Lee and Danish Pete! Those two seem to be able to make magic music together! I’m sure you’ve seen that video! Thanks for the demo. I think all of the different voices are subjective with either guitar. I play a little but not very well. Mostly electric on a Fender strat.

  • @jordmosselman3403
    @jordmosselman3403 4 года назад +8

    Yay, any guitarday is a good day, let alone a new guitar day.
    You make it look good as all guitars you presented.
    Acoustic sounds with a bit of fuzz or dirt is tha bomb.
    More o that please?!!!
    Stay safe and in good health, till next,
    Grtz!!

  • @juliang3995
    @juliang3995 4 года назад

    Man that sounds is unreal for an acoustic. And I thought it was just a stratocaster in shape, but those pickups are spot on.

  • @mikecarbone828
    @mikecarbone828 4 года назад +1

    Good afternoon Mary! I recently tested one of these guitars at a music store. The guitar had just arrived and had just been tuned before I arrived. The salesperson knew just a few of the details about these guitars, they also had the Tele version that I had already tested on my previous visit. I first tested it through a Fender acoustic amplifier and tried out a variety of different settings, I then took it to the electric guitar testing area and tried it out on a couple of electric guitar amplifiers. I found it to be a comfortable guitar to play, with a wealth of sonic capabilities. The one I played had the same finish as the one in your video, and it comes in a few other finish options, I personally like the natural finish like the one you demonstrated. I believe that these guitars have a lot of potential and are similar to a guitar they were making 15 or 20 years ago, those guitars disappeared from the local music store and I seen one since. These new acoustisonic Stratocaster and Telecasters seem like the more modern interpretation of the earlier guitars Fender were building. I would like to add one to my collection. I am a little disappointed that it comes with a gig bag and not a hard shell case, but I currently do not have one in my collection and it would expand my sonic capabilities tremendously. Thank you for posting this video! Please have an excellent and awesome day! 🙂

  • @WaechterDerNacht
    @WaechterDerNacht 4 года назад +17

    I still can remember the day we watched the movie "Amadeus" in school. The theacher we had was a big fan of classical music. When the credits were playing some piece of music was playing and after he was annoyed because some were talking while it was playing.
    Just always reminds me of this when i watch the credits of your videos to the end just because of the music ;-)

    • @ghoul2164
      @ghoul2164 4 года назад

      I like hearing her talk too, she also learns you alot about music.

  • @michaeljordan6008
    @michaeljordan6008 4 года назад +2

    Sounds really good when plugged in.
    I’ve been holding out on buying one, but I’m sold now.

  • @Futs101
    @Futs101 4 года назад +15

    Such versatility in one guitar. Sounded really good while you were singing as well! I've been saying for 30ish years that I wanted to learn how to play guitar..hmmmm...your opinion of it as a versatile acoustic/elec combo first guitar Mary?

    • @MarySpender
      @MarySpender  4 года назад +9

      It's very versatile indeed. As a first guitar, due to the price tag it would be unusual to recommend it, however, if you love the look and the idea of having both electric and acoustic then it's wondrous. I'll be releasing a beginner guitar course very soon too just fyi :)

    • @proculusjulius7035
      @proculusjulius7035 4 года назад

      @@MarySpender I look forward to your guitar course....

    • @Futs101
      @Futs101 4 года назад +1

      @@MarySpender yes, yes I know😉
      Just starting, I'd rather buy one semi expensive that can do both than spend more in the long run on several " starter to intermediate to player series'" setups. So seriously considering this. What was it about the Tele version you didn't like?

  • @torrestiu9362
    @torrestiu9362 4 года назад +137

    nobody:
    Fender Acoustasonic Stratocaster: $1,999.99

    • @rickenbacker40011
      @rickenbacker40011 4 года назад +2

      Toures Tiu I thought it was 500, god damn

    • @weaponizedestrogen
      @weaponizedestrogen 4 года назад

      Nobody:

    • @sondrestrmme4006
      @sondrestrmme4006 4 года назад +3

      After having talked with so many band kids, it doesn't sound so insane for an American made instrument.
      I mean, you know what a bassoon cost's?!

    • @stevenrayburn1938
      @stevenrayburn1938 4 года назад +5

      Sondre Strømme
      Bassoon, easily 10,000. Pro alto sax can be 5,000. Guitar players whine to much.

    • @garyheaton4791
      @garyheaton4791 3 года назад +3

      @@stevenrayburn1938 but Steven...how many of them do THEY own??😂😂😂
      My neighbor has over 80 guitars! I am a lightweight compared to him..but..I Do have another 3 on their way to me right now in the mail.😂😂
      I LOVE my wife!! Once we paid off our house, she didn't give a damn what I buy! (Never did really..but I felt guilty..every time I bought another one... I'm glad that feeling is gone now.😂😂)✌️✌️

  • @edgarlara47
    @edgarlara47 3 года назад

    First video I see about you and I loved the way you reviewed this fender. Receive my Love and support from Mexico!

  • @dannyfournier6657
    @dannyfournier6657 3 года назад

    It may also be useful for those who like to play at home in their bedrooms without and amp or with something like the Grid "Spark" it has classic Fender sound . Thank you so much for the critique .

  • @alanredversangel
    @alanredversangel 4 года назад +6

    It's times (and price tags) like these that I'm glad I'm left handed.

  • @entertainmentWeekly19
    @entertainmentWeekly19 Год назад

    I LOVE YOU MARY SPENDER !!❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎶🎶🎶🎙️🎙️🤠🤠🤠🤠🤠

  • @finnbloch
    @finnbloch 4 года назад

    Your song in the end of your video was great - good presentation of the guitar. You will for sure make it. You have the energy and the wish

  • @thewindowguy43
    @thewindowguy43 4 года назад

    I just watched this demo, to hear Mary play, soothes my soul

  • @thebooda
    @thebooda 4 года назад

    I just realized I have never told you how much I enjoy your videos! Thank you, Mary!

  • @timgillespie2729
    @timgillespie2729 4 года назад

    I gor the Tele version. Also got regular elite Tele and Strat. I cannot quit playing mine. It is best thru a Fishman Loudbox amp. I only use the acoustic switch positions. If I want electric sounds, I play the others. This one is special. Absolutely special. Had it a year now.

  • @kinerf1312
    @kinerf1312 4 года назад +1

    @6:40 it reminds me of Yes ... can just see you using it to play intro to Roundabout !!!

  • @mschorer
    @mschorer 4 года назад

    I play keyboards, but still love watching your honest guitar reviews. And of course love listening to your playing and voice. So wonderful!!!

  • @blackiejames1843
    @blackiejames1843 4 года назад +4

    I think you have found the perfect sounding accompaniment instrument to compliment your voice. The guitar sounds acoustic and smooth yet it has a nice clarity and electric vibe that really blends with your vocals. I have found that many times your electric guitar is too harsh or does not blend that well with your voice but in this video that Fender Acoustasonic was the perfect match plus your finger style sounds much better on that guitar. I would like to hear more of you on that Acoustasonic. I have been playing the Telecaster version for awhile and I am digging it.

  • @JovemIdoso
    @JovemIdoso 4 года назад +1

    I understand barely nothing about guitars, but I love the way she plays

  • @navidsamadi278
    @navidsamadi278 2 года назад

    WOW, the intro thing is so good, i love it
    00:07

  • @ericecklund676
    @ericecklund676 4 года назад +1

    The older I get (I'm over 60) the more I appreciate a 4 pound guitar to pick up and play. I have a Martin 000-28 and also a Fender Stratocaster, but the Strat doesn't get much playing time these days as I prefer sofa playing with the 000-28. I believe you like the OM28e you have as John Mayer is a big influence on you, and Angella likes an OM to play on. You may want to try the 000-28 for it's shorter scale length because the frets are a little closer together. I find it easier to try difficult to play chords as my fingers don't have to stretch as far. That may be one of the reasons why Eric Clapton likes a the 000-28. Great video review on a new guitar!

  • @DadofThree
    @DadofThree 4 года назад +16

    Love the Tele version. Can not wait to try the Strat.

  • @scottpc1234
    @scottpc1234 Год назад

    I bought one of these for $1999.00 played it for about 8 months and it began to fall apart!
    no abuse just normal playing in fact i own 15 guitars so this was not played all the time.
    it started getting rattles under the bridge and no matter what gauge strings i used it simply would not stay in tune!
    they could do much better for the price i love fender but i sold this while i could still get out from under the HUGE price
    great vid by the way 😄

  • @rottalmusik6563
    @rottalmusik6563 4 года назад

    Great playing and singing! Thanks for your great content and stay healthy!

  • @greggoso600
    @greggoso600 4 года назад +5

    if theres one artist this guitar fits i think it's Mary spender

  • @asams7255
    @asams7255 4 года назад +194

    You buy a 2 grand guitar and only get a gig back out the box?

    • @j.b.phillips6400
      @j.b.phillips6400 4 года назад +4

      I bought a new American Strat Elite & it came with a very nice, very sturdy case.

    • @AustinKarpinski
      @AustinKarpinski 4 года назад +14

      These are not really "gig bags". They are soft cases that have a great deal of padding. My Taylor came with a soft case that has steel plates inside of it and I have flown all over the place with it. Padded soft cases are definitely doing their job well.

    • @UncleKennysPlace
      @UncleKennysPlace 4 года назад +3

      @Danny Stowers Ha, I bought an American Lone Star Stat for under two grand, and it came with a hard case! In 1998.

    • @robertmcallister1323
      @robertmcallister1323 4 года назад +6

      I bought a Mexican lacquer strat and got a tweed case.

    • @fgdsfgsdfgdsfgdfgsdfgsdfgs8679
      @fgdsfgsdfgdsfgdfgsdfgsdfgs8679 4 года назад +2

      i have 10 hardcases, i really dont need more taking over my house.
      Glad my new PRS came with a gigbag too.

  • @Dano-uf8ys
    @Dano-uf8ys 4 года назад +6

    I'm waiting for a Rickenbacker that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Like my electric Strat.

  • @morgenholz
    @morgenholz 3 года назад

    Mary is such a talented individual and excellent presenter. I would watch her videos regardless of what she is talking about.

  • @RyneMurray23
    @RyneMurray23 4 года назад

    I've played it before. I really enjoyed it. I also love your videos. You're very talented and informed. Great content. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @jaycoyoyo
    @jaycoyoyo 4 года назад

    I really like the look of that fretboard...really unique. Great playing as always, Mary!

  • @lueysixty-six7300
    @lueysixty-six7300 4 года назад +1

    Nice review Mary. Good job!
    I think it suits the singer/Strummer of a band. In fact it was um, Def Leppard I saw the singer with a telacoustic. It worked really well.
    Funnily, even though I play Strats rather than Teles I prefer the Telacoustic...visually at least. I feel the Tele shape represents what sort of instrument this is: much more Strummer than shredder!

  • @mikegeeguitarman8991
    @mikegeeguitarman8991 4 года назад

    Wow what an outstanding review. great balance of detail and sound examples. You excelled yourself on this one. Keep up the brilliant work and thanks a bunch..very helpful. Oh and nice songwriting!

  • @paulcarver973
    @paulcarver973 4 года назад +1

    Awesome instroment in your capable hands.....i give you props.....

  • @thefrankcoda
    @thefrankcoda 4 года назад

    Still can’t get over the fact how versatile this guitar is. And your playing is as always top notch! 😍🙌🏻

  • @josephmorales652
    @josephmorales652 4 года назад

    Mary! I love the song you sang! Your lyrics are really good too! ☺️

  • @MrSyoutube
    @MrSyoutube 4 года назад +1

    the guitar is purely amazing, the tones are just right

  • @christophercarty675
    @christophercarty675 4 года назад

    Thank you Mary Spender. I’ve been waiting for this review.

  • @mikewampler8782
    @mikewampler8782 3 года назад

    Love this guitar!!! I really appreciate your videos and keep up the great work 🤘

  • @code07sam
    @code07sam 4 года назад +2

    Mantap ukhti Spender.. Next time beliin aku satu fender accoustasonicnya ya 🙏🙏 Makasih ukhti 🙏🙏

  • @timothyreheht6485
    @timothyreheht6485 4 года назад +2

    Getting Five-Watt-World vibes from that editing.

  • @jamesduckworth9117
    @jamesduckworth9117 4 года назад +1

    An interesting guitar. Made in the Fender Custom Shop but a production guitar. I’ve heard you can use either electric or acoustic strings but I’ve yet to see anyone change them out. I’d say this guitar suits you

  • @benpowersguitar
    @benpowersguitar 4 года назад

    Wow, that's actually pretty cool. Sounds so much better than I thought it would. Thanks for sharing.

  • @rickc2102
    @rickc2102 4 года назад +8

    "Mod knob."
    -- a rocker

  • @iliana_b
    @iliana_b 4 года назад

    you're incredibly talented Mary and this is a great video!

  • @PetrichorXFi
    @PetrichorXFi 4 года назад

    Excellent Audio! Not sure what you are doing... but pretty sure your audio is better then most/all others on RUclips I have heard... specifically while you are playing your guitar, not sure if it is just really well equalized or something else.

  • @garrisonstanleigh6146
    @garrisonstanleigh6146 4 года назад

    Now thats a Really sweet Guitar love the wood finish.
    The thing I think is REALLY GREAT is how it PERFECTLY Fits your style of Playing AND your Songs how you tap out a beat on your guitars
    You playing the guitar ,taping out a beat and singing a One PERSON band
    A perfect fit 👍👍👍😁 well worth the price of the Guitar .

  • @ianfurqueron5850
    @ianfurqueron5850 4 года назад +1

    Looks like a neat guitar. I've been pondering hybrid acoustic-electrics as a travel guitar when weight and size are concerns. Kiesel builds a headless guitar similar in style, although without the fancy electronics.

  • @EricMooreGuitar
    @EricMooreGuitar 4 года назад

    I had a chance to play one of the tele versions and I REALLY loved it. So lightweight and louder than I expected. I want one!

  • @rayschoch5882
    @rayschoch5882 4 года назад +1

    I can see you're having fun with it, Mary. I'm sure there are grunge and metal players who would be just fine with the distortion at 7:30 or so. It's WAY more costly, but nonetheless similar, to my Ovation Tangent T357, a "super-shallow" design that I've played for a decade, but that is no longer made. My Tangent is all-black, but similarly light with an onboard preamp that's more elaborate than most acoustic-electrics on the market now (except for those at the very high end), but doesn't have the Acoustasonic's decade-later capabilities. If I could afford an Acoustasonic, I'm sure I'd be happy to play it, but it's far outside of my budget.

  • @janj.2898
    @janj.2898 4 года назад +4

    Line6 Variax Standard that I have seems more versatile to me and it wasn't as expensive as this. And I was surprised, that its build is also of decent quality, not significantly worse than my US Fender Stratocaster. I love Fender, it's great that they are trying to innovate, but this new one is not for me...

  • @passthebs.1341
    @passthebs.1341 3 года назад

    I've seen this concept way earlier. In the mid to late 80's Kramer had the Ferrington. That was a fantastic instrument as well. If I ever do get my hands on another one... I may "borrow" some of the tech. But this Idea was done before.

  • @user-David-Alan
    @user-David-Alan 3 года назад

    I have just found your videos on RUclips and you are amazing. Did you know you sound just like Mary Chapin Carpenter which is awesome. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

  • @Aavash_Purple
    @Aavash_Purple 4 года назад

    I like your videos so much your review is so detailed and you play really great and you sing great too.

  • @johnwelch557
    @johnwelch557 4 года назад

    I want one. Many demos including this one bring me here. I no longer gig, too bad because I think the electric sounds are special when playing soft or hard. This would cover all the bases for me. It's not about replacing anything, it's about creating new sounds that are extremely musical and can enrichen future music. Hard to justify the cost without off setting musical income. Maybe I'll be around long enough to see an affordable version.... Thank You!

  • @j.b.phillips6400
    @j.b.phillips6400 4 года назад

    Best thing I see about the $2K guitar is the nice funky drum beats you loop with it. Acoustic strings typically will not bend, nor otherwise play like electric strings. I think this will become a novelty item and fade away. Fishman did the modeling in my Ovation VXT electric. But besides this, the video is awesome! As usual.

  • @stevieraveon
    @stevieraveon 4 года назад

    Finally :-) I have the Tele version but like the sound choices from the Strat.

  • @circa33
    @circa33 4 года назад

    Wow, just stumbled on your channel. Great review and AMAZING voice and playing, Mary.

  • @user-bv3wf1ur1m
    @user-bv3wf1ur1m 4 месяца назад

    Mine comes in today or tomorrow I’m so pumped!! Sick shoes btw:)

  • @arbonthepirate
    @arbonthepirate 4 года назад +46

    I so want one of these, but I'm way too poor right now.

    • @MarySpender
      @MarySpender  4 года назад +39

      I'm sorry - I know times are tough right now - I just promise you to keep you entertained on this channel.

    • @aaronburratwood.6957
      @aaronburratwood.6957 4 года назад +4

      Savage Manatee Design
      I was born in manatee county but I’m afraid many of us or to poor at the moment. This to shall pass and something to work for can inspire motivation, unfortunately almost all of us are stuck in time right now. Be positive my fellow human.

    • @arbonthepirate
      @arbonthepirate 4 года назад +2

      @@MarySpender you do a great job. Thank you for all of the exelent content, Plus I have plenty of gear to keep me busy.

    • @arbonthepirate
      @arbonthepirate 4 года назад +2

      @@aaronburratwood.6957 I have never actually seen a Manatee in real life, I am from the opposite coast. I have seen Elephant Seals up close on the beach though, they are amazing.

    • @blackiejames1843
      @blackiejames1843 4 года назад +6

      Start a RUclips channel and do some gear reviews and demos then before you know it Fender will send you a free one. Then do a nasty rant on how Gibson's are junk and you hate them and then they will send you a brand new Les Paul Standard for free and all will be good. That ain't workin' that's the way you do it.

  • @stevenroland7472
    @stevenroland7472 4 года назад +12

    "I don't hate it" is not exactly a ringing endorsement. I've heard Molly Tuttle demo it too. Got to say it strikes me as neither Fish nor Fowl. Probably a nice niche guitar.

    • @woodyboyd
      @woodyboyd 4 года назад

      I can ASSURE you, Molly wouldn't give up any of her axes for that instrument. I find it laughable she even got suckered into playing it :) I don't she Mary playing this and Molly is on a whole different level then Mary.

  • @nicoladolby2154
    @nicoladolby2154 4 года назад

    It's not only for live looping but for musicians performing songs which have acoustic & electric parts in their songs. Saves changing guitars half way through! Seriously they're lovely instruments, though to my the tele sounds better on the electric end. Still, a fantastic gigging guitar.

  • @johnconnor4136
    @johnconnor4136 4 года назад +6

    Mary Spender? More like Mary Fender :)

  • @Southboundpachyderm
    @Southboundpachyderm 4 года назад

    You're so lovely. Your voice is so smooth and relaxing. I love the album!

  • @Cuteslap2
    @Cuteslap2 4 года назад

    Another amazing review with a beautiful song and a beautiful voice & guitar performance. Thank you ;)

  • @JeffinLowerAlabama
    @JeffinLowerAlabama 4 года назад

    Great going Mary, my I always thought it would be perfect for your style of music. You're fantastic, Jeff in LA USA

  • @JR-dd4ec
    @JR-dd4ec 4 года назад

    You are one of my favorite musicians and artists. I'm hoping I get to see you perform one day

  • @paulwoods4394
    @paulwoods4394 4 года назад

    I just tried the Fender Tele version. Not having binding and no lacquer on the neck I suppose is an attempt to make it feel slightly more like an acoustic. But for me I wanted the neck to be smooth and feel good like my 335, or American Strat or Tele. I also think the sound hole in that design seems odd, I'd prefer F holes, but Im getting used to it. Thank you for your RUclips channel.

  • @michaelbishop3701
    @michaelbishop3701 4 года назад +1

    I can't help falling for you, too.

  • @lesizmor9079
    @lesizmor9079 4 года назад +5

    M Spender--- Giving a thumb's up for this presentation. No attitude either yay or nay, just presenting the instrument, with it's ups & downs. Very well done. Guitar is as you say, a specialty gtr that has some nicely useful sounds. Would like to have heard the gtr a smidge more in the mix while singing, musically speaking.

    • @JasonCunliffe
      @JasonCunliffe 4 года назад

      "...but I don't _*hate it"
      ruclips.net/video/-Ees3skPFAs/видео.html

  • @richardhepburn4746
    @richardhepburn4746 3 года назад

    Blimey ! 👍 I’ve checked out several Acoustasonic Strat demos and have been impressed by most but have been left pondering and dithering .
    So , thanks Mary now I shall dither no more and go and git me one of them thangs . I did not think I needed another guitar but then I reflect on words never truer spoken by our great bard Willy Shakespeare , “ Verrily , thou can’st not have but too many guitars “ Act 2 , Scene 3 ( errmm , forgot which play ) Peace ✌️👍😎🎸

  • @kapiatgatas
    @kapiatgatas 4 года назад

    Grey shirt tuck in a blue jeans. Beautiful and awesome choice. Americana with an accent. I agree the Fender looks very good but could not replace acoustic guitars now to the hangers. Beauty is for the eyes. Sounds is for the ear. Music is for the listener.

  • @brisleeadams
    @brisleeadams 4 года назад

    I love your thumbnail faces (like the carbon fiber guitar one). Keep up the good work, Mary!

  • @LifeOnTheHulls
    @LifeOnTheHulls 4 года назад

    That is a sensational review, thank you Mary.

  • @FoxhoundOSP
    @FoxhoundOSP 4 года назад

    My curiosity for this guitar keeps growing. I gig weekly and needing a lightweight acoustic is crucial. The ability, however to change to a clean strat sound is helpful too!
    Maybe one day I'll afford one.

    • @Newnodrogbob
      @Newnodrogbob 4 года назад

      You’re kind of the target audience, logically. Studio players can change gear. It’s middle-of the road gigging acts that could use something like this. Sadly, I think they overshot the price range and these are being gobbled up by lawyers and dentists as nifty prestige items...

  • @rgtechvlogs1
    @rgtechvlogs1 4 года назад +1

    Your British accent is therapeutic to my years :-)

  • @musicsoundelectronics5590
    @musicsoundelectronics5590 4 года назад +2

    Two grand and it comes in a gig bag. I guess we'll have to wait for the Ultra series to get a proper case.

  • @jeroenbrouwer1151
    @jeroenbrouwer1151 4 года назад

    Love the indie-poster on the background...! ♥️

  • @timtaylor9339
    @timtaylor9339 2 года назад

    Mary, when will this song be recorded? I keep coming back to this video to hear parts of it. I had hoped it would be on one of your latest releases.