I bought one after seeing Justin Johnson's review and this review. It was the only Bromo BAR5CE in stock I could find anywhere in the USA online (Rondo Music). I was expecting to return it but I was blown away with the quality, the all solid wood construction, Amara ebony back/sides and fretboard, mahogany neck with 2 ebony strips, ornate abalone fret markers/sound hole and entire top edge and mother of pearl headstock logo. It has flame maple binding on the entire body. It also included a nice quality padded gig bag! After a week of playing it opened up and now sounds incredible and too good to be true for only $499.00 !!! 👍
I played one of these today. An exceptionally good guitar for the price, I thought. It is beautifully presented, with a powerful, yet delicate (and very responsive) projection. I wasn’t just as keen on: the controls being inside the sound hole, the sharp corner on the cutaway and the rather heavy strings it was fitted with, but overall, a very impressive instrument. Comparable with any Taylor or Gibson I’ve tried.
@@MrMjp58 cheers, thanks for watching, I think they've gone for a very nice neck profile and was impressed by the quality of the fretwork too, will be reviewing a cheaper model soon
It does sound nice. Indonesia has a culture of detail orientation, and artisanship. It's like it's genetic. I spent time there on a number of occasions. It looks like someone smart, has harnessed this artisan energy :) And we are the winners.
I happened upon one of these in a music shop in japan the other day. It was for sale there for the equivalent of £290. I couldnt belive the quality of the thing for that momey.
Justin Johnson reviewed a Bromo guitar, not sure if its this one but he was impressed too. He is certainly no hacker either lol. He said it was entry level or a step above, so of course a professional could find faults. It's not to be picked apart as a match to an expensive guitar. I have bought most of my guitars used just to get a better guitar. I like the idea of a new one at an affordable price. Thanks for your honest review!
In my experience, Indonesian-made guitars are pretty good. £350 for an all-solid electro-acoustic is astonishing! Time will tell if it turns out to have been a good investment.
I have just bought one it’s a solid piece of craftsmanship, plays and sounds amazing. I love it. Very exquisitely ornate. Imho. Justin Johnson the blues guitarist on here did a review also..
@@sanirulhaque1370 hi thanks for watching, I guess you'd call it grand auditorium size, it is actually smaller on the rear, bridge to the back of the guitar is 16mm compared to the sire A3 I have knocking around (grand auditorium size) which is 20mm to the back of the guitar. Body on the bromo is 11 mm deep. For comparisons sake I did pick up a bromo with a solid top and laminated back and sides which I will post a review of when it turns up, cheers
@@sanirulhaque1370 it's a very decent sounding guitar which is great to play, in fact it will probably be the one that gets taken out to do open mic nights etc. they do an almost identical model with a little less abalone, a more basic piezo and laminated back and sides for £200 I probably would have tried one if I could have found one for sale. The bracing is interesting on these as it has holes in it, I've never seen that before and it does seem to make it a very resonant guitar, cheers
@@Thomas-xs2kq hi it came from the guitar store in Southampton, they said they can order them in as bromo also do a travel guitar which I may have to buy if it plays as well as this one cheers
@@keithsnowdon8672 hi I'm just trying to be honest, no one pays me for doing this it's just my opinion. The guitar is solid wood and plays really well, yes I have a cort modern black and that is an incredible instrument beautifully finished in every possible way, this bromo is perhaps not quite as well finished but it plays and sounds equally as good, it is however around a third of the price. Yes guitars are good or bad but finishing quality may vary depending on price. It's a fair point. Thanks very much for watching, cheers
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Bought one last week based on reviews - I absolutely love it! A joy to play, and beautiful to look at! Amazing for the money!
I bought one after seeing Justin Johnson's review and this review. It was the only Bromo BAR5CE in stock I could find anywhere in the USA online (Rondo Music). I was expecting to return it but I was blown away with the quality, the all solid wood construction, Amara ebony back/sides and fretboard, mahogany neck with 2 ebony strips, ornate abalone fret markers/sound hole and entire top edge and mother of pearl headstock logo. It has flame maple binding on the entire body. It also included a nice quality padded gig bag! After a week of playing it opened up and now sounds incredible and too good to be true for only $499.00 !!!
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@@mikemcg7724 thanks for watching, it's a guitar I find myself picking up a lot, glad you're enjoying it, cheers
I played one of these today. An exceptionally good guitar for the price, I thought. It is beautifully presented, with a powerful, yet delicate (and very responsive) projection.
I wasn’t just as keen on: the controls being inside the sound hole, the sharp corner on the cutaway and the rather heavy strings it was fitted with, but overall, a very impressive instrument. Comparable with any Taylor or Gibson I’ve tried.
@@MrMjp58 cheers, thanks for watching, I think they've gone for a very nice neck profile and was impressed by the quality of the fretwork too, will be reviewing a cheaper model soon
I bought a BAT1N for $200 and it’s seriously a great guitar and sounds and plays as good as cheaper Martin but with better specs. No fake woods.
@@LCARSADV thanks for watching, cheers
It does sound nice. Indonesia has a culture of detail orientation, and artisanship. It's like it's genetic. I spent time there on a number of occasions. It looks like someone smart, has harnessed this artisan energy :) And we are the winners.
Cheers thanks for watching
Faith guitars are made out in Indonesia, so the craftsmanship is there. I do have a faith but for £350 it looks and sounds really nice.
@@russellnewton6660 cheers thanks for watching
I happened upon one of these in a music shop in japan the other day. It was for sale there for the equivalent of £290. I couldnt belive the quality of the thing for that momey.
Justin Johnson reviewed a Bromo guitar, not sure if its this one but he was impressed too. He is certainly no hacker either lol. He said it was entry level or a step above, so of course a professional could find faults. It's not to be picked apart as a match to an expensive guitar. I have bought most of my guitars used just to get a better guitar. I like the idea of a new one at an affordable price. Thanks for your honest review!
@@CFBeauty1 thanks very much for watching, I do watch his channel sometimes and what an incredible player he is, cheers
@@CFBeauty1 I saw his review and bought one straight away! it’s awesome!🙌🏼
In my experience, Indonesian-made guitars are pretty good. £350 for an all-solid electro-acoustic is astonishing! Time will tell if it turns out to have been a good investment.
@@1man1guitarletsgo thanks for watching, I'm really pleased with it, one of those guitars that's hard to put down, cheers
I have just bought one it’s a solid piece of craftsmanship, plays and sounds amazing. I love it. Very exquisitely ornate. Imho. Justin Johnson the blues guitarist on here did a review also..
@@souljar__ thanks for watching, it's a hard guitar to put down, cheers
@ I’m running it trough a Yamaha THR5A amp via Bluetooth adapters. I’m hooked 🎶
@@souljar__ nice
I didn't know Phil Collins played guitar. Cool review.
@@BusyAir thanks for watching, will be working on in the air tonight cheers
Hello sir what is the size?
@@sanirulhaque1370 hi thanks for watching, I guess you'd call it grand auditorium size, it is actually smaller on the rear, bridge to the back of the guitar is 16mm compared to the sire A3 I have knocking around (grand auditorium size) which is 20mm to the back of the guitar. Body on the bromo is 11 mm deep. For comparisons sake I did pick up a bromo with a solid top and laminated back and sides which I will post a review of when it turns up, cheers
@jeannedark8075 is it sounding like other all solid guitars? Since it's cheaper..
@@sanirulhaque1370 it's a very decent sounding guitar which is great to play, in fact it will probably be the one that gets taken out to do open mic nights etc. they do an almost identical model with a little less abalone, a more basic piezo and laminated back and sides for £200 I probably would have tried one if I could have found one for sale. The bracing is interesting on these as it has holes in it, I've never seen that before and it does seem to make it a very resonant guitar, cheers
@@jeannedark8075 okkk sir... thanks
Hi this is the cheaper version, solid top laminated back and sides beckettsmusic.co.uk/products/bat4ce?_pos=3&_sid=4ae782990&_ss=r
Its only sold for 250 pounds here in India. Ive got one of these
@@PassengerMike-z7r a good deal 👍
Classical or steel string?
@@deannemiller891 steel strung cheers
Where can you buy it for that price?
@@Thomas-xs2kq hi it came from the guitar store in Southampton, they said they can order them in as bromo also do a travel guitar which I may have to buy if it plays as well as this one cheers
Which store please
@MrUniverse this one came from the guitar store in Southampton UK, cheers
Nice guitar!
try avirama , that's a good guitar too
@@Mdzlfkr thanks, looks very nice
For me its always a warning sign when reviewers say for the money. Guitars are good or they are not. Enjoyed the review anyway
@@keithsnowdon8672 hi I'm just trying to be honest, no one pays me for doing this it's just my opinion. The guitar is solid wood and plays really well, yes I have a cort modern black and that is an incredible instrument beautifully finished in every possible way, this bromo is perhaps not quite as well finished but it plays and sounds equally as good, it is however around a third of the price. Yes guitars are good or bad but finishing quality may vary depending on price. It's a fair point. Thanks very much for watching, cheers
@@jeannedark8075Thanks for taking the time to reply