Why did I add this to my Amazon shopping cart? I don't need another guitar! But it's on sale and under $300! It's gonna be May I buy this guitar, honey?
Hi Scott, thank you for this articulate, intelligent and unbiased review. I think this would be a "fun to have" Guitar, but at this price point and given some of its sonic limitations I might just hold off purchase at this time. Its gonna be May... then June, July and August (just in case!)👍
I picked up one of these from the Donner Ebay store discounted and listed as a "refurbished" for around $120 (including an added 20% ebay discount) but honestly it arrived in virtually new condition. I did need to do my own setup because the factory action was pretty high. But after about 30 minutes of tweaking the saddle, nut, and truss rod it plays nice. I keep it with me on the road and sometimes I plug it straight into my car stereo and jam out on my lunch hour. Its well worth it at a discounted price.
Nice review! You can get the guitar much cheaper than your quote. The guitar stays in tune pretty well. I mainly play slide. I plug this guitar into my pedals and amp and play it like my normal Strat, but only when I'm travelling. I installed strap locks; one next to the lead jack. I disliked using the hex wrench for the dismantling and installing of the metal body shapes each time I travelled, so I drilled right through the holes and body and put in brass bolts so that I can use a normal screw driver. It looks fine: like it came like that. Also I didn't like the way the tuner sat on the end of the neck so I made a split dowel to fit top and bottom. Now the tuner sits snugly instead of wobbling. I've got photos and could post them if you tell me how!
This could just be what I've been looking for, for a long while. A guitar I can play in a wheelchair without wood without wood hitting wheels or side guards. Need to give this some serious thought.
I’ve been looking for a traveler’s guitar and came across your vid and I could say your review for this guitar was amazing and I’m actually considering to buy one thanks
I never expected you to actually review this, and my wife said, "He will!" and I said, "I doubt it!" and she said "No, he definitely will!" and I said, "Oh yeah? When!?" and she said, "It's gonna be May!" And here we are. Also, May the 4th be with you and us all.
got to say. I bought a Donner strat style guitar. I got to say that it arrived nearly perfectly set up. The nut was PERFECT. The fit and finish was fantastic. The Fret ends were perfect and rounded. Although some leveling was needed. But beyond that the guitar was set up better than any Fender I have ever owned and this was a Donner entry level guitar for $128. DST-200. Even has a coil split
It looks like many Airlines have a maximum carry-on length of about 22 inches. If you're flying, a removable neck design might be better. But, it would be good to have "threaded wood caster insert nuts" to avoid the screws from stripping out the wood on repeated removals. One suggestion for Donner is to drill the body attachment holes deep enough so the contoured metal bars can be squeezed against the center piece when not in use, and have them "click into place" when extended. That would get rid of some screws, and losing them. The guitar actually sounded better than most guitars of that design that I've heard. 👍
Man, the process of getting my guitar on a plane can be so difficult sometimes. 80-90% of the time it’s fine…. But the 10-20% that it’s tough is such a struggle!
@@OfcShaq I love that you play whilst watching RUclips videos really shows that you enjoy playing the guitar how long have you been playing? And how is the experience my friend?
Its Gonna be May! Thanks for the vids man, Ive been checking out the vids mainly on backing tracks for performing live and its great, so thanks for those!
Hi Scott! I did buy this and do like it with my Spark Go along with the Swiff guitar and Lekato EIM transmitters you also recommended. You are pretty spot on with your assessment of this little one. Feels good and could lower the action for such but I need to be careful with lowering it too much where the low E and A string can still stay in contact with the saddle. Wish they had added a jazz style pickup near the neck but I just saw that Donner will come out with the Hush X for those electric players and maybe you can get one to review. Anyway for the price this puppy is a keeper. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks and Cheers!
nice review! been thinking about picking one up soon for practicing while out and about. went on vacation recently and lugging my guitar + small amp along was kind of a pain. what's weird is i wish it didnt come with all the extras as I already have them and at a lower price point it'd be much more enticing
Thx Scott, I’ve never seen that travelling practice guitar before. And like you, I’m also impressed that the batteries etc are all included. And… it’s gonna to be May
It’s a small detail, but it always drives me nuts when a company leaves out something that you need. I’ve ordered $1000 in ear monitor systems and then you have to buy the cable to rack mount it separately. Things like that drive me nuts, so it’s cool that they included everything in this one 🤘
@@ScottUhlMusic there's nothing more frustrating than spending money on gear and find out that they didn't include a battery. I realize some bean counter saved the company a few cents but it sours the excitement, in my opinion. Keep up the great work, I send your video's to my music buddies all the time.
Interesting instrument. Might be useful for a busking gig, especially if you have to move location frequently. May the 4th be with you! 😅 and... It's gonna be May.
It's gonna be May, it actually sounded pretty good for a portable guitar. It might make for an ok backup gigging guitar if you're tight for space while travelling.
Thanks again for a great review Scott. Many other travel guitars have a folding or detachable neck while retaining a hollow body. But this much lighter, smaller and easier on the heart! It's gonna be May!
i do believe i need to suggest our guitarist gets one of these (and maybe that guy in the office that can't play but thinks he can during lunch breaks haha).. It's gonna be May !
IT'S GONNA BE MAY! Nice review! And ....wow...it IS May. :) Interesting guitar....all I do is travel and "fret" about there being a guitar to use when i arrive. If you are going to have a Donner Party...this is the one to have...but coincidence that the Donner Party was a group of travelers that turned out to be a bad story...perhaps this guitar will redeem the phrase.
It's gonna be May. Oh it is May. Anyway, I've been interested in picking something like this up, hence why I'm watching the video. I just wish they had a left-handed version so I could buy it.
Skyn, you were the winner of this giveaway! Congrats. Check my community post and my post to my stories to confirm. Do not respond to scammers, anyone asking for money is 100% a scammer. But reach out to me by my socials or my website (links in the description) so I can get these sent out to you. Thanks again! And congrats!
I just got my donner hush and was blown away at every facet of unboxing it UNTIL i held it up sideways and saw the intonation differential between the headstock area and the 20th fret..it's absolutely at least 3/8" spacing !!! The problem is there is no access to truss adjustment that I can see nor any indications I can find in the instructions to properly adjust it.. anyone else have this experience ??!?? I'm totally frikkin' heartbroken, would love to be able to have this be a purchase success story !
It is a bit high action, I do agree. I haven’t looked into trying to change that though, but I believe there is a way. It’s been a while since I did this video, but I do remember there being a way to change it
Don't know if you still address videos like this one but I would be very interested in your signal processing chain. It sounds so much more like an acoustic than the dry signal. Thanks in advance.
You watch one of Scott's videos: 😄 You comment for the giveaway: 😏 you win the giveaway: 😎 Scott asks you for money: 💀 I hope it's gonna be may, when I win the giveaway!
Would you recommend this to a beginner? I usually play at night when everyones asleep at my house so this seems like the perfect acoustic guitar for me to practice with. Thanks!
After converting from local currency to US I can tell you I just paid $87 for one of these from Donner's ebay site. Final link in the chain for my new busking rig.
Newbie question: just ordered this with your link - should arrive 6 days before I depart on a 6 week trip - do I need to have this 'set up' before use, or is it good to go out of the box/bag? Thanks - great review!
Another great video! Could I use a guitar transmitter (which I used your links to) so I can use my Spark Go wirelessly. I hope I can use an adapter for 1/4 inch (Swiff) to 1/8 plug into the headphone out. I did use your links to get a bunch of stuff, Swiff, Lekato MS 1 and 2 In Ear Headphones. Cheers!
Donner is killing it in all areas! There drums are awesome to for the price you cant beat them.
So what can you do with the drums then?
Why did I add this to my Amazon shopping cart? I don't need another guitar! But it's on sale and under $300! It's gonna be May I buy this guitar, honey?
Sale ends in 1:49 and counting ⏳
Bought one on eBay. Refurbished for $99.
It’s gonna be May.
I’ve had my Hush-I for a few weeks and love it! Thanks for your review.
Great back to back of FX vs dry, gives a good idea of the sound, nice
Its gonna be May the force be with you, this is the may
That May-be was too much?🤷♂️
Hi Scott, thank you for this articulate, intelligent and unbiased review. I think this would be a "fun to have" Guitar, but at this price point and given some of its sonic limitations I might just hold off purchase at this time. Its gonna be May... then June, July and August (just in case!)👍
I picked up one of these from the Donner Ebay store discounted and listed as a "refurbished" for around $120 (including an added 20% ebay discount) but honestly it arrived in virtually new condition. I did need to do my own setup because the factory action was pretty high. But after about 30 minutes of tweaking the saddle, nut, and truss rod it plays nice. I keep it with me on the road and sometimes I plug it straight into my car stereo and jam out on my lunch hour. Its well worth it at a discounted price.
Nice review! You can get the guitar much cheaper than your quote. The guitar stays in tune pretty well. I mainly play slide. I plug this guitar into my pedals and amp and play it like my normal Strat, but only when I'm travelling. I installed strap locks; one next to the lead jack. I disliked using the hex wrench for the dismantling and installing of the metal body shapes each time I travelled, so I drilled right through the holes and body and put in brass bolts so that I can use a normal screw driver. It looks fine: like it came like that. Also I didn't like the way the tuner sat on the end of the neck so I made a split dowel to fit top and bottom. Now the tuner sits snugly instead of wobbling. I've got photos and could post them if you tell me how!
This could just be what I've been looking for, for a long while. A guitar I can play in a wheelchair without wood without wood hitting wheels or side guards. Need to give this some serious thought.
I’ve been looking for a traveler’s guitar and came across your vid and I could say your review for this guitar was amazing and I’m actually considering to buy one thanks
Great review Scott. This is of interest as a travel guitar. If there’s a Brian I’d like to be like, it’s gonna be May! 😊
I never expected you to actually review this, and my wife said, "He will!" and I said, "I doubt it!" and she said "No, he definitely will!" and I said, "Oh yeah? When!?" and she said, "It's gonna be May!" And here we are. Also, May the 4th be with you and us all.
😂😂😂😂 I was wondering where this comment was going. You didn’t disappoint 💪
got to say. I bought a Donner strat style guitar. I got to say that it arrived nearly perfectly set up. The nut was PERFECT. The fit and finish was fantastic. The Fret ends were perfect and rounded. Although some leveling was needed. But beyond that the guitar was set up better than any Fender I have ever owned and this was a Donner entry level guitar for $128. DST-200. Even has a coil split
Nice! Glad to hear that!
I was checking that thing out just yesterday. It's a pretty cool design. Thanks for your great videos.
Thanks for watching!
It looks like many Airlines have a maximum carry-on length of about 22 inches. If you're flying, a removable neck design might be better. But, it would be good to have "threaded wood caster insert nuts" to avoid the screws from stripping out the wood on repeated removals. One suggestion for Donner is to drill the body attachment holes deep enough so the contoured metal bars can be squeezed against the center piece when not in use, and have them "click into place" when extended. That would get rid of some screws, and losing them.
The guitar actually sounded better than most guitars of that design that I've heard. 👍
Man, the process of getting my guitar on a plane can be so difficult sometimes. 80-90% of the time it’s fine…. But the 10-20% that it’s tough is such a struggle!
Thank you for the review! It's gonna be May!
It's gonna be may! Let's do this!
its going to be may
my son is at camp and he is having a blast with his donner
i really like this review
That was some beautiful playing. I love that sound.
Thank you!
Thank you for this review. This has been on my radar for sometime. Its gonna be may!
It’s a pretty cool guitar!
It's gonna be May! for great reviews!
Really enjoy your informative reviews. It's gonna be May
Phenomenal video, so well done! Tight, informative, efficient and effective. Thank you
Thank you!
It's gonna be May the 4th be with you Scott
Love the videos... It's gonna be may..... Also I play for a worship team, and my parents are on night shift so... This stuff looks perfect
Nice!!
It’s gonna be May is what I sing when I watch your videos!!
😊😊
Cool piece of kit. Cool for taking on trips or camping. It's gonna be May!
Definitely great for camping!
I’m really thinking of getting this guitar. Looks so pragmatic for someone who is a hobbyist at playing guitar.
I got it just two days ago, it's definitely worth it
I'm playing it right now as I'm typing 😅 🎸
@@OfcShaq
Nice. I've literally just come homw an hour ago from a holiday. I'll be getting it tomorrow.
@@OfcShaq
I love that you play whilst watching RUclips videos really shows that you enjoy playing the guitar
how long have you been playing?
And how is the experience my friend?
Its Gonna be May! Thanks for the vids man, Ive been checking out the vids mainly on backing tracks for performing live and its great, so thanks for those!
Awesome! Thanks for following the channel 🤘
It’s gonna be May, awesome video.
MAY you have a great MAY day Scott!
😊🤘
Hi Scott! I did buy this and do like it with my Spark Go along with the Swiff guitar and Lekato EIM transmitters you also recommended. You are pretty spot on with your assessment of this little one. Feels good and could lower the action for such but I need to be careful with lowering it too much where the low E and A string can still stay in contact with the saddle. Wish they had added a jazz style pickup near the neck but I just saw that Donner will come out with the Hush X for those electric players and maybe you can get one to review. Anyway for the price this puppy is a keeper. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks and Cheers!
Oh nice! I didn’t know they were coming out with a new model. Thanks for letting me know, and glad you like the gear recommendations 🤘
nice review! been thinking about picking one up soon for practicing while out and about. went on vacation recently and lugging my guitar + small amp along was kind of a pain. what's weird is i wish it didnt come with all the extras as I already have them and at a lower price point it'd be much more enticing
Love your vids! It's gonna be May
It's gonna be May
Thanks for the reviews.
The IEM'S I bought using your affiliate link are working out great 👍
Awesome! Glad they are working for you. Thanks for using the link 😊
I loved your tutorial and I found it very much
Thank you 🙏
Cool idea. Thanks for the info
Thanks for watching!
I'd like to hear how it sounds without the amp, meaning exactly how quiet it is (so I can play in front of my family in the evenings)... Thanks.
Without plugging it in? It sounds like an electric guitar not plugged in really
Thanks for reviewing I was looking at those and wondering how they sounded a it’s gonna be may
I’ve had mine about a week now. Tried a few effects units and amps but, my favourite sounds come out of using my old Zoom 504 mk 2.
It’s like a sketchbook guitar.
It's gonna be may! Love your reviews... Don't always aggree as a audio engeneer hahaha
Hahaha well the fact that you still enjoy the channel even when you disagree is actually really cool man! 🤘 I appreciate that 😊
İ am gigging with it
Nice!
Thx Scott, I’ve never seen that travelling practice guitar before. And like you, I’m also impressed that the batteries etc are all included. And… it’s gonna to be May
It’s a small detail, but it always drives me nuts when a company leaves out something that you need. I’ve ordered $1000 in ear monitor systems and then you have to buy the cable to rack mount it separately. Things like that drive me nuts, so it’s cool that they included everything in this one 🤘
@@ScottUhlMusic there's nothing more frustrating than spending money on gear and find out that they didn't include a battery. I realize some bean counter saved the company a few cents but it sours the excitement, in my opinion. Keep up the great work, I send your video's to my music buddies all the time.
it's going to be may and then june.
Interesting instrument. Might be useful for a busking gig, especially if you have to move location frequently. May the 4th be with you! 😅 and... It's gonna be May.
I could definitely see it for busking!
It's gonna be May! 😊
It's gonna be May, it actually sounded pretty good for a portable guitar. It might make for an ok backup gigging guitar if you're tight for space while travelling.
Agreed!
It’s gonna be May!
That’s a cool guitar!
Pretty wild for sure!
It’s gonna be May! Hopefully I may win!
Super cool!
Thanks again for a great review Scott. Many other travel guitars have a folding or detachable neck while retaining a hollow body. But this much lighter, smaller and easier on the heart! It's gonna be May!
That would be wild if the neck would break down too! Pretty crazy if they managed that haha. I’m sure someone will figure it out 🤯
i do believe i need to suggest our guitarist gets one of these (and maybe that guy in the office that can't play but thinks he can during lunch breaks haha).. It's gonna be May !
IT'S GONNA BE MAY! Nice review! And ....wow...it IS May. :) Interesting guitar....all I do is travel and "fret" about there being a guitar to use when i arrive. If you are going to have a Donner Party...this is the one to have...but coincidence that the Donner Party was a group of travelers that turned out to be a bad story...perhaps this guitar will redeem the phrase.
😂😂😅
It's gonna be May. Oh it is May. Anyway, I've been interested in picking something like this up, hence why I'm watching the video. I just wish they had a left-handed version so I could buy it.
Very nice portable guitar! Definitely great for travelling. I guess it's good for busking. It's gonna be May!
Definitely could see this for busking!
Dope guitar review!! Btw, It's Gonna be May!! JK, it's already been May for like the past 4 days! That also reminds me, May the 4th Be With You!!
It’s gonna be JUNE technically 😅
It's gonna be may!
It would have made more sense if I release this video on April 30 😅
that headphone jack plug in would come in so useful for me imma need the link man I live in an apartment
It’s gonna be May! Pretty nice, now i could practice until early hours in the morning without my Mom complaining 😂😂
😂😂
I hope they make a similar electric model but use headless tuners instead of regular ones fed thru the body
That would be cool!
By the way “It’s gonna be May” 😂 Thanks for the video!
😅 thanks for watching! I was wondering if you didn’t see the code hahahaha
Can you turn the bottom leg support around so it sits more like a Jazzmaster?
Pretty cool guitar! It's gonna be May
Skyn, you were the winner of this giveaway! Congrats. Check my community post and my post to my stories to confirm. Do not respond to scammers, anyone asking for money is 100% a scammer. But reach out to me by my socials or my website (links in the description) so I can get these sent out to you. Thanks again! And congrats!
I responded via email. Thanks Scott!
As ever, thanks nerdy gear guy. It's gonna be May.
🤓 🤘
I just got my donner hush and was blown away at every facet of unboxing it UNTIL i held it up sideways and saw the intonation differential between the headstock area and the 20th fret..it's absolutely at least 3/8" spacing !!! The problem is there is no access to truss adjustment that I can see nor any indications I can find in the instructions to properly adjust it.. anyone else have this experience ??!?? I'm totally frikkin' heartbroken, would love to be able to have this be a purchase success story !
It is a bit high action, I do agree. I haven’t looked into trying to change that though, but I believe there is a way. It’s been a while since I did this video, but I do remember there being a way to change it
It’s gonna be may, hey it is may. Feels a lot like March though.
Oh it’s May! My allergies are letting me know 🤧
IT'S GONNA BE MAY! Noice review... but does it DJENT?
Hahahahha probably not 🤓😅
IT'S GONNA BE MAY!
Also, I really hope I win this one so I don't have to plan another break-in at Mickey's house.
😂😂
It’s gonna be may
Nice, looking into trying to learn as a hobby. Was that a bit of Opeth I heard? 🤔 Very cool
Some of my favorite riffs of all time 🤘🤘
@@ScottUhlMusic Some of the best melancholic melodies I've ever seen live! Great video and channel...just subscribed 👊🤘
Who's getting chosen to win the giveaway? It's gonna be may 😂. Great video Scott!
😂😂
7:17 what song is this it sounds so familiar
Say It Ain’t So by Weezer 🤘
Don't know if you still address videos like this one but I would be very interested in your signal processing chain. It sounds so much more like an acoustic than the dry signal. Thanks in advance.
Thanks! It’s been a while since I did this video so I don’t remember my exact chain that I used on it
Thanks for the reply. I’d appreciate any input. What would you suggest?
You watch one of Scott's videos: 😄
You comment for the giveaway: 😏
you win the giveaway: 😎
Scott asks you for money: 💀
I hope it's gonna be may, when I win the giveaway!
Hahahahahaha I might have to screenshot this for the next time I do my warning!!!
Strange, but cool. It's gonna be May
Definitely strange and cool! 🤘
Its gonna be may
It's gonna be May! (spells may, but sounds "mine" ;) )
First comment. woo hooo. It's gonna be May.
🤘thanks for always checking out the videos Paul, I appreciate it 🤘
Nice!
No lefties!
Would you recommend this to a beginner? I usually play at night when everyones asleep at my house so this seems like the perfect acoustic guitar for me to practice with. Thanks!
Yes, I would 👍
You should try Snapdragon guitars! They are even more portable than this one on the vid 😊 Quality wise it’s not very pleasing but it does the job 👍🏻
Oh nice! I haven’t heard of them but I’ll check it out 🤘
It’s gonna be May
Ebay has them for $190 refurbs. By Donner
That opeth riff tho.
I was hoping someone would recognize it 😍 such a simple progression (for that part at least) but always been one of my favorites!
After converting from local currency to US I can tell you I just paid $87 for one of these from Donner's ebay site. Final link in the chain for my new busking rig.
no built in tuner 😢 no mid eq 😢
Plot twist: The pickup underneath the bridge saddle is magnetic and it holds the Allen wrench in place.
🤯🤯
It’s gonna be May. And next month is gonna be next month…🤔😎
Newbie question: just ordered this with your link - should arrive 6 days before I depart on a 6 week trip - do I need to have this 'set up' before use, or is it good to go out of the box/bag? Thanks - great review!
Thanks! Enjoy 🤘 The action is a little high on it, but that was about it
Like it..
Another great video! Could I use a guitar transmitter (which I used your links to) so I can use my Spark Go wirelessly. I hope I can use an adapter for 1/4 inch (Swiff) to 1/8 plug into the headphone out. I did use your links to get a bunch of stuff, Swiff, Lekato MS 1 and 2 In Ear Headphones. Cheers!
Thanks! And yeah you should be able to use a wireless for sure no problem 🤘
Thanks for your work! By the wait's gonna be may......lol
It's gonna be may
Compact is god ( the older I get)😊
Hahaha for sure!
Thinking if buying. Is it possible to use it with computer with fl studio for example? What extra cable do i need?
And is it ok for Gig also?
With a computer? I’m not sure what you mean. I see this as more of a practice portable guitar personally more than a gigging guitar
It's gonna be May.
I got mine for £238 from the same place
Is the battery which goes with the guitar rechargeable? Thanks