I have 3 Taylor guitars. One is a six string with cutaway, one is without. They sound good but different! One is a 12 string cutaway and it is amazing! 😃
Man it’s been a busy few weeks. Just caught up on the last 3 episodes of AT having had a different schedule the last couple of weeks. So glad to be back in the loop with my favourite show. Regarding the effected acoustic guitar question in AT113: I love effects on acoustic guitar, but, I think it’s best when the guitar has multiple pickups, such as a K&K Trinity for the clean acoustic sound, and a magnetic or undersaddle for the effects pedals. You have the best of both worlds, the integrity of the acoustic from a K&K, with effects in the background coming from a second pickup. I use this method and my pedals include overdrive, wah, whammy, Ottobit Jr (for stutter effects), the crazier the better! As a solo musician, effects pedals really bring another layer to the music, and with two pickups going at the same time, it brings a bigger world of sound. And man, stepping on a pedal and bringing in some crazy effects will never stop being fun! Another cutaway fan here. I have both cutaway and non-cutaway guitars, but the cutaway wins for me primarily for the higher fret access, and feels more natural to me for the body percussion. As always, loving the mentions of metal music in AT. Are you guys Pantera fans? If yes, let me know, I might have to mail you something 🤘
About tuning down for really low notes. It's mostly about the string, not the guitar. A higher gauge string does the trick. I have a piece in open C tuning, where the 4th and 5th strings are tuned down by two semitones, and the low E is tuned down a whopping 4 semitones to a C. When I started with my everyday strings, the 6th string rattled and buzzed like crazy, but I just made a custom set with lights on the treble strings, and true-mediums for the bass strings and it's perfectly fine. The 6th string is a .056. Matt's tuning is open B, just one semitone lower, so he probably does the same. Or he could use strings designed for a 7-string or a baritone. It's all about getting graduated tension similar to the tensions you'd get with a standard string set and standard tuning. The folks at stringjoy.com/ are all over it. They have a good tutorial at ruclips.net/video/2wwtY9sJcZc/видео.html and a cool online tension calculator at tension.stringjoy.com/.
🚩Using your Practice Sheet, Really Helps me to commit. Warm Up is Pentatonic Scales, all the way down. What to Practice, always a Head scratcher! But have been ending on Free play, which does more for learning then thought! Thanks!
A Fine show as I have come to expect. But then one shouldn't expect. Like great expectations? So I do my best not to. But your shows just keep getting better and we geeks keep getting more excited and play more. Thanks Most Kindly My Geeky Guitar Pals! Love, Light, Peace, Scotch, Bourbon and Strings that never ware! DaveyJO in Lancaster Co. Pa.
Cutaways - I can take them or leave them. I do think there's a slight tonal difference between a cutaway and non-cutaway version of the same model, but then again there's a slight difference between any two examples of the same model. If it sounds good, it is what it is.
Watched belatedly from Boston, Massachusetts. #smallwin Somewhat wild guess gets me another trivia scalp. Yes Tony, that was a Blackhawk allusion there. The Chicago reference did the trick.
Hi again from Dover, Pa! I practice at least an hour a day. Usually more. Learning new songs, (new to me), keeps practicing fresh and enjoyable. New chords, leads, etc. have the same effect. I'd like a cutaway for some leads and for slide. Since I play only acoustic these days, a cutaway round neck resonator would be great! A small bodied guitar for finger picking would be nice also. Cheers!
I've had cut aways and non. I'm not doing any blistering leads so it doesn't matter to me.. I think non cut aways look better because cut aways seem to have something missing.
On your "what do you think" topic/question, I'm in the "whatever works for you, works" category; my own guitarsenal features acoustics with and without cutaways, though my more recent acquisitions have been in the traditional body shape (i.e., Martin 00/000 types). Perhaps it's my own inexperience (compared with others), but I've not detected a discernible difference tonally among either body style, aside from what coloration may pertain to the specific tonewoods involved -- but again, these tend to be subtle.
I don’t like cutaways on acoustics but on the electric I feel like they’re supposed to have a cutaway. Electric arch tops like the L5CES or ES-335 or Super-400s look amazing with their cutaways and are pretty amazing too
🚩Hey Tone, I wore in many times this yr about ur Merch. Want to compliment your designs and choices. Haven't seen the Mug, but Has to have a Acoustic Guitar on it. Best way to wake up, warming ur hands wrapped around one. All are great, Well done 👍
When i started playing guitar, i kind of did so backwards, in that i learned to play lead before practicing chords. So for me, ive preferred a cutaway, because i always played lead higher up the fretboard. Lately though, ive been learning to play some David Rawlings style leads, so i find myself not really needing a cutaway for leads. For slide however, id rather use a cutaway. Great show again guys, keep on keepin on.
Though I'm a fairly well-versed guitar player, I still need to practice as does everyone. A couple ways I found to sneak in some extra playing time when normally you wouldn't think about it are really very easy, and fun. One of the times I like to play is when I'm watching TV with my wife. I don't want to give up this time but I pick up the guitar and I subtly play along with whatever soundtrack during the show or commercials always minding to keep in tune with whatever is going on. It doesn't distract, and it doesn't bother my wife to hear the music that is already playing being repeated by my guitar. It's also a great way to help train your ear. And I can still follow the show, but I still get to keep my fingers nimble. Another way actually involves an electric guitar. I know it's not acoustic, but at night time when no matter where I play in the house people could probably hear it and be disturbed, if you get an inexpensive electric guitar and an inexpensive headphone amp you're golden. You could noodle away and practise and such and it never bothers anybody.
Hey Tony, just thought I would throw an idea out there. Can you have a guest host from time to time. If someone is traveling through or playing nearby they could come and join you on your show. Thank you!
Cut away + function. Why not. I do not have one but I am open to it. Wow Tony without tats and long beard. Your playing is your signature so it was easy to know it was you. Lastly, I live in CA so buy it (the Goodall) and I will babysit it for you lol.
John v from Raleigh on a Saturday evening. Technically, there is a sonic difference between a cutaway and non-cutaway. I like to play in the upper area so I prefer it. But as you and everybody else often say, no two guitars will sound the same. So, I don't think you can say the difference is because of the cutaway or because they just sound different.
I have both and I wouldn't say one is better than the other, the same with aesthetics, some cutaways look much better than non and vice versa but most of my acoustics are cutaway
I would like a cut-away on a 12-fret guitar (preferably OM/000 size). It's a guitar I would want for finger-style, and would like the easier access up the fretboard. Even then, I would be picky about the type of cut-away (prefer soft vs sharp). I have played a 12-fret dread, but I pretty much stayed below the 7th fret (great guitar by the way - Martin D12-20). Steve from Brazoria, TX
How old was that guy? 15 or 16? Anyway cutaways, I've never played acoustics with and without back to back like that demo you did. I will say, through my laptop and 1/4 decent headphones, the non cutaway seemed to have more mid and bottom, which I love. On acoustics I prefer the look of non cuts, but if I found a cutaway that feels good and sounds good, I would buy one. There is a smaller body steel body resonator at my local guitar dealers that I would buy in a minute if I had the $$. Hopefully he will sell it before I get the money so I don't have to find a spot for another guitar hanger. Great show again, thanks and keep up the good work. Pat in MSO
On the issue on "torrefied" guitars, i'd like to try that just to satisfy my curiosity on how it will feel when playing. maybe there will indeed be a difference between that and a new guitar, but i do not think it will be the same as an old guitar. You see, torrefaction only involves the wood, or in some cases, the top. For guitars that got old though time, everything, i.e. the wood, and the hide glue gets old.
To be honest, the question on cutaways never really occured to me. I've always bought guitars by walking in to a store and try everything that's within the budget I have. I always end up buying what felt good to me the most, regardless of material, shape, color, cutaway or not. This discussion made me think. :)
I am totally apposed to cutaways, I am not proud of it because I can see their possibilities, I just really don't enjoy the look (makes me think of hair metal bands for some reason!) and then I'm in a bad headspace the whole time I'm playing.I'm not a great guitar player though and so far I've had no reason to be up that high very often + the notes (on my guitars anyway) sound weaker as the get way up there. I need to work on my musical snobbery. Also, I strangely had a feeling that Bourgeois was Tony's first cutaway!
Always thought that a cutaway was a brilliant move; there are notes now accessible that aren't without it. Then, however, I got myself a guitar with a cutaway - and I never use it. I'm not that great at leads and, for now, it's simply catching dust and waiting patiently.
Another luthier school that im a big fan of is Crimson Guitars in the UK. They do a lot of electric guitars, but they do offer acoustic building classes. And Noah, as a resident of Gloucester, Va, its pronounced gloss-stir.
Went and saw Michael Franti last WED, the merch store had guitar straps at $150, ouch! Sound sucked, mixing engineer would not listen to me. The FFT display had the bass turned up like 12dB!!! I think cutaway diminishes the top & back vibrations. Scotland + Scotch!! Reworking my pedal board this week, received the Keeley Seafoam+, MXR Carbon Copy mini, Mad Professor Double Moon. Currently on the board is Boss tuner TU3->Mooer Wabler (Wha)->Xotic SP compressor->(one of the 3 above)->Ibanez Tube Screamer (the one with the tube)->Electro Harmonix Soul Food modified with germanium diodes and buffer out to one of my six amplifiers I have setup correctly. Thanks from Cincinnati, Gordon
I have a cut away and non cut away. It did take me a while to get used to the cut away. I think my cut away sounds better. Well it was a lot money where the non cutaway was less expensive. Which does I think make a difference
Speaking of album cover art... Old Yes albums and Uriah Heep albums used the same group of artists, (Rodger Dean), to do them both. Now that's cover art!!!
I’d prefer cutaways with OM/000 or the Taylor Grand Auditorium shaped guitars because they are Sooooo versatile and are great for any acoustic style! However I dislike the dreadnought cutaways as I find they look very much like they are suited for the 80’s hard rock/Bon Jovi/GnR and strumming/acoustic lead stuff etc and that’s not my scene! Non-cutaways I totally dig into.
Acoustics look better ( IMO) as a non cut away. Personally......I'm not doing leads so doesn't matter to me. If I played a lot rock leads I'd go for Fender strat or telly.
While not in favor of torrified tops, I am ambivalent about cutaways. I own one acoustic cutaway, an all mahogany Taylor 512 Grand Concert 25.5"scale. It's in DADGAD land right now. Liked the guitar; bought it used; cutaway not a factor in acquisition. My other acoustics are all non-cutaways. If a guitar is born with a cutaway, I don't call it a defect.
I highly recommend you all check out a fantastic Blues man, Doug Macleod ! Winner of the 2018 Blues Foundation Music Award for Acoustic Album of the year, (and countless other awards). Has written songs for Albert Collings and the like. Even Elwood Blues say's " this guy is the real deal". Has played a lot on a National, but at 73 he say's that National is just too heavy to carry around, so he's now playing a little Waterloo he calls Peanut. You will not be disappointed, I promise !
Hey, Could you please help me? I have trouble with buzzing guitar, I indeed watched your video about it but it doesn't seem like anything there is my problem. When I play low E string it buzzes, but only when I play it harder like,songs that are using chords. Is there a way you could help me to repair this issue?
Another interesting episode guys. I can't help but laugh at Americans trying to pronounce and promptly butcher the pronunciation of English names! LMAO. Tony, for your reference, the city of Leicester, is pronounced like 'lester', and the county, Leicestershire, is pronounced 'lestersheer', with the 'shire' sounding quite soft. As for cutaway vs non-cutaway debate, I have both, but would if you had a gun to my head I'd go for non-cutaway, if push came to shove, I'd probably go for the non-cutaway; they just seem more versatile when it comes to aesthetics.
I acquired a habit of answering some of the questions aimed at these two brilliant, geeky guitar entertainers, and I only hope it is not too impolite. I just can't help it, due to my own geekiness. I guess this counts as #YouKnowYouAreAGuitarGeekWhen. This bit of wisdom comes from Doc Watson so it is legit, as they say. Boom-chick for like 10 years and your thumb will free itself. I fear there are no shortcuts in practice. Also having first-hand experience with a bass guitar or an upright bass helps, because that thumb is your personal little bass player. Oh and T.E. next tuesday in Prague. Got tickets = #SmallWin The only thing that's missing for my acoustic tuesday hattrick is to finally get a picture in that shirt while the printing is still there.
Aesthetically, I like seeing cutaways on orchestra and similar style guitars, but for the most part hate the look of a cutaway dreadnought. From a players standpoint, you really have to know what you're trying to achieve. I believe that the vast majority of players, myself included, never bother playing above 12 and most that think that they eventually will find that they really never do. The most I ever do in that area are right hand harmonics and that doesn't require a cutaway. As I said, tho, on orchestra and rounder styles it looks pretty cool and I own several myself. In fact, the look of my Breedlove cutaway orchestra is about as bitchin' as it gets, lol. As far as differences in sound, I just don't know. My sound is my sound no matter what I'm playing. Either way, thank goodness there are so many options these days.
I’m having surgery next Thursday on my chording hand. I’ve been fighting a Trigger Finger for the last year and a half. Anybody else have this problem?
What's all the talk about terrified guitar tops?? Why should these tops be so scared? Granted, if some n e'er - do - well tried to cover me with stickers or write gibberish in magic marker I would be pretty freaked, but terrified? Nah - it's part of the job subscription. Anyway, how can you ever sound nice when you're terrified? You get all tight and nervous? I'd rather have my tops relaxed and chill so they can sound smooooth. So let's give our poor tops a break and take it easy on them. You treat them nice, they treat you nice, capiche?
🚩Gee.. Can't imagine how u hooked up w/Matt.. lol The Beard Brothers". Tony. Don't go that long, That handsome face would get lost, not to mention, ur wife Will Cut it when ur sleeping.. lol
I don't have any use for a cutaway. I don't particularly care for the looks of them. BUT... I'm not going to go all Baptist Preacher on anyone who likes them.
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At this point, I just tell people I'm a guitar 'owner' rather than 'player'.
I should practice more. 😅
I have 3 Taylor guitars. One is a six string with cutaway, one is without. They sound good but different! One is a 12 string cutaway and it is amazing! 😃
Hi good evening to all, from Scotland
Man it’s been a busy few weeks. Just caught up on the last 3 episodes of AT having had a different schedule the last couple of weeks. So glad to be back in the loop with my favourite show.
Regarding the effected acoustic guitar question in AT113: I love effects on acoustic guitar, but, I think it’s best when the guitar has multiple pickups, such as a K&K Trinity for the clean acoustic sound, and a magnetic or undersaddle for the effects pedals. You have the best of both worlds, the integrity of the acoustic from a K&K, with effects in the background coming from a second pickup. I use this method and my pedals include overdrive, wah, whammy, Ottobit Jr (for stutter effects), the crazier the better! As a solo musician, effects pedals really bring another layer to the music, and with two pickups going at the same time, it brings a bigger world of sound. And man, stepping on a pedal and bringing in some crazy effects will never stop being fun!
Another cutaway fan here. I have both cutaway and non-cutaway guitars, but the cutaway wins for me primarily for the higher fret access, and feels more natural to me for the body percussion.
As always, loving the mentions of metal music in AT. Are you guys Pantera fans? If yes, let me know, I might have to mail you something 🤘
I forgot to mention, the sustain on the Goodall that Matt plays was super impressive! I bet the sustain is still ringing out now... 😂
About tuning down for really low notes. It's mostly about the string, not the guitar. A higher gauge string does the trick. I have a piece in open C tuning, where the 4th and 5th strings are tuned down by two semitones, and the low E is tuned down a whopping 4 semitones to a C. When I started with my everyday strings, the 6th string rattled and buzzed like crazy, but I just made a custom set with lights on the treble strings, and true-mediums for the bass strings and it's perfectly fine. The 6th string is a .056. Matt's tuning is open B, just one semitone lower, so he probably does the same. Or he could use strings designed for a 7-string or a baritone.
It's all about getting graduated tension similar to the tensions you'd get with a standard string set and standard tuning. The folks at stringjoy.com/ are all over it. They have a good tutorial at ruclips.net/video/2wwtY9sJcZc/видео.html and a cool online tension calculator at tension.stringjoy.com/.
🚩Using your Practice Sheet, Really Helps me to commit. Warm Up is Pentatonic Scales, all the way down. What to Practice, always a Head scratcher! But have been ending on Free play, which does more for learning then thought! Thanks!
A Fine show as I have come to expect. But then one shouldn't expect. Like great expectations? So I do my best not to. But your shows just keep getting better and we geeks keep getting more excited and play more. Thanks Most Kindly My Geeky Guitar Pals! Love, Light, Peace, Scotch, Bourbon and Strings that never ware! DaveyJO in Lancaster Co. Pa.
Cutaways - I can take them or leave them. I do think there's a slight tonal difference between a cutaway and non-cutaway version of the same model, but then again there's a slight difference between any two examples of the same model. If it sounds good, it is what it is.
Watched belatedly from Boston, Massachusetts. #smallwin Somewhat wild guess gets me another trivia scalp. Yes Tony, that was a Blackhawk allusion there. The Chicago reference did the trick.
Hi again from Dover, Pa! I practice at least an hour a day. Usually more. Learning new songs, (new to me), keeps practicing fresh and enjoyable. New chords, leads, etc. have the same effect. I'd like a cutaway for some leads and for slide. Since I play only acoustic these days, a cutaway round neck resonator would be great! A small bodied guitar for finger picking would be nice also. Cheers!
I don't like the look of cut aways but I totally get that they are useful. But then again I don't shred =)
cutaways are great for those extra slide guitar notes.
I've had cut aways and non. I'm not doing any blistering leads so it doesn't matter to me.. I think non cut aways look better because cut aways seem to have something missing.
On your "what do you think" topic/question, I'm in the "whatever works for you, works" category; my own guitarsenal features acoustics with and without cutaways, though my more recent acquisitions have been in the traditional body shape (i.e., Martin 00/000 types). Perhaps it's my own inexperience (compared with others), but I've not detected a discernible difference tonally among either body style, aside from what coloration may pertain to the specific tonewoods involved -- but again, these tend to be subtle.
I don’t like cutaways on acoustics but on the electric I feel like they’re supposed to have a cutaway. Electric arch tops like the L5CES or ES-335 or Super-400s look amazing with their cutaways and are pretty amazing too
🚩Hey Tone, I wore in many times this yr about ur Merch. Want to compliment your designs and choices. Haven't seen the Mug, but Has to have a Acoustic Guitar on it. Best way to wake up, warming ur hands wrapped around one. All are great, Well done 👍
When i started playing guitar, i kind of did so backwards, in that i learned to play lead before practicing chords. So for me, ive preferred a cutaway, because i always played lead higher up the fretboard. Lately though, ive been learning to play some David Rawlings style leads, so i find myself not really needing a cutaway for leads. For slide however, id rather use a cutaway. Great show again guys, keep on keepin on.
Though I'm a fairly well-versed guitar player, I still need to practice as does everyone. A couple ways I found to sneak in some extra playing time when normally you wouldn't think about it are really very easy, and fun. One of the times I like to play is when I'm watching TV with my wife. I don't want to give up this time but I pick up the guitar and I subtly play along with whatever soundtrack during the show or commercials always minding to keep in tune with whatever is going on. It doesn't distract, and it doesn't bother my wife to hear the music that is already playing being repeated by my guitar. It's also a great way to help train your ear. And I can still follow the show, but I still get to keep my fingers nimble. Another way actually involves an electric guitar. I know it's not acoustic, but at night time when no matter where I play in the house people could probably hear it and be disturbed, if you get an inexpensive electric guitar and an inexpensive headphone amp you're golden. You could noodle away and practise and such and it never bothers anybody.
Hey Tony, just thought I would throw an idea out there. Can you have a guest host from time to time. If someone is traveling through or playing nearby they could come and join you on your show. Thank you!
Cut away + function. Why not. I do not have one but I am open to it. Wow Tony without tats and long beard. Your playing is your signature so it was easy to know it was you. Lastly, I live in CA so buy it (the Goodall) and I will babysit it for you lol.
Kind words Tony, thank you kindly for the shout out.
John v from Raleigh on a Saturday evening. Technically, there is a sonic difference between a cutaway and non-cutaway. I like to play in the upper area so I prefer it. But as you and everybody else often say, no two guitars will sound the same. So, I don't think you can say the difference is because of the cutaway or because they just sound different.
I have both and I wouldn't say one is better than the other, the same with aesthetics, some cutaways look much better than non and vice versa but most of my acoustics are cutaway
I would like a cut-away on a 12-fret guitar (preferably OM/000 size). It's a guitar I would want for finger-style, and would like the easier access up the fretboard. Even then, I would be picky about the type of cut-away (prefer soft vs sharp). I have played a 12-fret dread, but I pretty much stayed below the 7th fret (great guitar by the way - Martin D12-20). Steve from Brazoria, TX
How old was that guy? 15 or 16? Anyway cutaways, I've never played acoustics with and without back to back like that demo you did. I will say, through my laptop and 1/4 decent headphones, the non cutaway seemed to have more mid and bottom, which I love. On acoustics I prefer the look of non cuts, but if I found a cutaway that feels good and sounds good, I would buy one. There is a smaller body steel body resonator at my local guitar dealers that I would buy in a minute if I had the $$. Hopefully he will sell it before I get the money so I don't have to find a spot for another guitar hanger. Great show again, thanks and keep up the good work. Pat in MSO
Just had the pleasure of watching Kacy and Clayton open up for Ray LaMontagne this past Saturday at Austin City Limits. They were great!
On the issue on "torrefied" guitars, i'd like to try that just to satisfy my curiosity on how it will feel when playing. maybe there will indeed be a difference between that and a new guitar, but i do not think it will be the same as an old guitar. You see, torrefaction only involves the wood, or in some cases, the top. For guitars that got old though time, everything, i.e. the wood, and the hide glue gets old.
I liked the cutaway hairstyle. I think the non cutaway guitar had a nicer tone.
Checking in from Knoxville, TN. Another great show!
To be honest, the question on cutaways never really occured to me. I've always bought guitars by walking in to a store and try everything that's within the budget I have. I always end up buying what felt good to me the most, regardless of material, shape, color, cutaway or not. This discussion made me think. :)
I am totally apposed to cutaways, I am not proud of it because I can see their possibilities, I just really don't enjoy the look (makes me think of hair metal bands for some reason!) and then I'm in a bad headspace the whole time I'm playing.I'm not a great guitar player though and so far I've had no reason to be up that high very often + the notes (on my guitars anyway) sound weaker as the get way up there. I need to work on my musical snobbery. Also, I strangely had a feeling that Bourgeois was Tony's first cutaway!
🚩Tony, Have you ever played Electric? I didn't have desire, but wanted to learn ALL THINGS Guitar! Which did make a difference.
What does Molly Tuttle play
morning everyone from Tacoma,Wa
VEEEEEry nice
I want that guitar! What an amazing sound!!!!
I am new to acoustic Tuesday and love it so far! Can you explain what baking an acoustic is? Heard that around the 30 minute mark.
Always thought that a cutaway was a brilliant move; there are notes now accessible that aren't without it. Then, however, I got myself a guitar with a cutaway - and I never use it. I'm not that great at leads and, for now, it's simply catching dust and waiting patiently.
Another luthier school that im a big fan of is Crimson Guitars in the UK. They do a lot of electric guitars, but they do offer acoustic building classes. And Noah, as a resident of Gloucester, Va, its pronounced gloss-stir.
Went and saw Michael Franti last WED, the merch store had guitar straps at $150, ouch! Sound sucked, mixing engineer would not listen to me. The FFT display had the bass turned up like 12dB!!!
I think cutaway diminishes the top & back vibrations.
Scotland + Scotch!!
Reworking my pedal board this week, received the Keeley Seafoam+, MXR Carbon Copy mini, Mad Professor Double Moon. Currently on the board is Boss tuner TU3->Mooer Wabler (Wha)->Xotic SP compressor->(one of the 3 above)->Ibanez Tube Screamer (the one with the tube)->Electro Harmonix Soul Food modified with germanium diodes and buffer out to one of my six amplifiers I have setup correctly.
Thanks from Cincinnati, Gordon
If I could only pick one it would be a cut away. Is it better, no but it is more versatile. In a perfect world I choose both.
I like both, cut aways or standard, both sound great to me
I have a cut away and non cut away. It did take me a while to get used to the cut away. I think my cut away sounds better. Well it was a lot money where the non cutaway was less expensive. Which does I think make a difference
Speaking of album cover art... Old Yes albums and Uriah Heep albums used the same group of artists, (Rodger Dean), to do them both. Now that's cover art!!!
I had a cutaway Yamaha, it was an ok box. I’m not a huge fan, but to each their own.
I’d prefer cutaways with OM/000 or the Taylor Grand Auditorium shaped guitars because they are Sooooo versatile and are great for any acoustic style! However I dislike the dreadnought cutaways as I find they look very much like they are suited for the 80’s hard rock/Bon Jovi/GnR and strumming/acoustic lead stuff etc and that’s not my scene! Non-cutaways I totally dig into.
I like the aesthetic of both the tone of both and I own both for me I guess I prefer cut away. But does it really matter for me, not so much.
wait, what's the tool concert dad/sons trip, "vicariously thru you" pun y'all are referring to? sorry, i'm slow.
Acoustics look better ( IMO) as a non cut away. Personally......I'm not doing leads so doesn't matter to me. If I played a lot rock leads I'd go for Fender strat or telly.
Morning from Ma, US
Haha the video guy is tony! He always play that tune while reviewing guitars in the past! XD anyway tuning in from singapore!
🚩 Cutaway 👍 Non, looks weird now. First "Great Guitar" was Non, loved it... Then CW came along, can't go back, want to though
While not in favor of torrified tops, I am ambivalent about cutaways. I own one acoustic cutaway, an all mahogany Taylor 512 Grand Concert 25.5"scale. It's in DADGAD land right now. Liked the guitar; bought it used; cutaway not a factor in acquisition. My other acoustics are all non-cutaways. If a guitar is born with a cutaway, I don't call it a defect.
Non - Cut away for sure.
I highly recommend you all check out a fantastic Blues man, Doug Macleod ! Winner of the 2018 Blues Foundation Music Award for Acoustic Album of the year, (and countless other awards). Has written songs for Albert Collings and the like. Even Elwood Blues say's " this guy is the real deal". Has played a lot on a National, but at 73 he say's that National is just too heavy to carry around, so he's now playing a little Waterloo he calls Peanut. You will not be disappointed, I promise !
VETS... HIT UP "MARTIN"!
From Days of The New to Tool Noah has great taste in music
I like cut away so you reached the whole fret board
Hey, Could you please help me? I have trouble with buzzing guitar, I indeed watched your video about it but it doesn't seem like anything there is my problem. When I play low E string it buzzes, but only when I play it harder like,songs that are using chords. Is there a way you could help me to repair this issue?
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Another interesting episode guys. I can't help but laugh at Americans trying to pronounce and promptly butcher the pronunciation of English names! LMAO. Tony, for your reference, the city of Leicester, is pronounced like 'lester', and the county, Leicestershire, is pronounced 'lestersheer', with the 'shire' sounding quite soft.
As for cutaway vs non-cutaway debate, I have both, but would if you had a gun to my head I'd go for non-cutaway, if push came to shove, I'd probably go for the non-cutaway; they just seem more versatile when it comes to aesthetics.
I can't find pillar no1 or 3.
Hey Tony
Come on give us some tips on thumb independence for fingerstyle
I acquired a habit of answering some of the questions aimed at these two brilliant, geeky guitar entertainers, and I only hope it is not too impolite. I just can't help it, due to my own geekiness. I guess this counts as #YouKnowYouAreAGuitarGeekWhen.
This bit of wisdom comes from Doc Watson so it is legit, as they say. Boom-chick for like 10 years and your thumb will free itself. I fear there are no shortcuts in practice.
Also having first-hand experience with a bass guitar or an upright bass helps, because that thumb is your personal little bass player.
Oh and T.E. next tuesday in Prague. Got tickets = #SmallWin
The only thing that's missing for my acoustic tuesday hattrick is to finally get a picture in that shirt while the printing is still there.
Hi Tony and Noah, what soundboard tops do you recommend for rosewood and mahogany guitars and why? Thanks.
When is your Vinyl coming out? Tony
Aesthetically, I like seeing cutaways on orchestra and similar style guitars, but for the most part hate the look of a cutaway dreadnought. From a players standpoint, you really have to know what you're trying to achieve. I believe that the vast majority of players, myself included, never bother playing above 12 and most that think that they eventually will find that they really never do. The most I ever do in that area are right hand harmonics and that doesn't require a cutaway. As I said, tho, on orchestra and rounder styles it looks pretty cool and I own several myself. In fact, the look of my Breedlove cutaway orchestra is about as bitchin' as it gets, lol. As far as differences in sound, I just don't know. My sound is my sound no matter what I'm playing. Either way, thank goodness there are so many options these days.
TOo much coffee. Tony when you find yourself makeing mistakes, like today, slow down just a bit.
I’m having surgery next Thursday on my chording hand. I’ve been fighting a Trigger Finger for the last year and a half. Anybody else have this problem?
Do a hockey show!! You're the missing Hanson brother!!!!
What's all the talk about terrified guitar tops?? Why should these tops be so scared? Granted, if some n e'er - do - well tried to cover me with stickers or write gibberish in magic marker I would be pretty freaked, but terrified? Nah - it's part of the job subscription. Anyway, how can you ever sound nice when you're terrified? You get all tight and nervous? I'd rather have my tops relaxed and chill so they can sound smooooth. So let's give our poor tops a break and take it easy on them. You treat them nice, they treat you nice, capiche?
Of course, when they get terrified, it's no wonder they get distressed!
#sageadvicefromnoah humility is a good thing, but when your mailbag runneth over instead of Tony's, gloating is okay.
🚩Gee.. Can't imagine how u hooked up w/Matt.. lol The Beard Brothers". Tony. Don't go that long, That handsome face would get lost, not to mention, ur wife Will Cut it when ur sleeping.. lol
You were a cutie back then !] You look better with shorter hair, including the beard, and bangs😚
I don't have any use for a cutaway. I don't particularly care for the looks of them. BUT... I'm not going to go all Baptist Preacher on anyone who likes them.
You are a very handsome man.
What about old?..in 30 year old
CUTAWAY guitar better looking the sound is a little bit different