Cheapest 12-string...that's actually pretty good

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024

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  • @reddragon3733
    @reddragon3733 2 года назад +11

    If you can play good. Most people will like what your playing. Not what your playing on! You did a Fantastic Demo to show how nice an inexpensive guitar can sound. Great choice of song's. Thank You 😊

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад +1

      Hey Red Dragon. I really appreciate that. I've been trying to mix the song selection up a little. You can only do Over the Hills so many times. LOL. Take care and be well. Mark

    • @reddragon3733
      @reddragon3733 2 года назад +1

      @@8MinuteAxe It's true. They were great acoustic songs. Major Tom was excellent. I miss David Bowie. He was a real Icon.

  • @clemlabelle8740
    @clemlabelle8740 2 года назад +5

    chalk up another great one. I really enjoyed the Moody Blues tune.

  • @markbishopmusic
    @markbishopmusic 2 года назад +4

    Like the Moody Blues riff, have to play around with that one!

  • @sandrataylor51
    @sandrataylor51 2 года назад +5

    Another good demo for what looks like a good value guitar Mark but they are £169.88 on Amazon UK and only availble in black, we always seem to have to pay for things the same in pounds as you pay in dollars, even though the pound is worth around a dollar 20 🤔

  • @bnigh5495
    @bnigh5495 2 года назад +7

    I love the sound. I can't believe it is actually a cheap guitar! Thanks, the songs brought back a lot of memories!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад +1

      Thanks so much for checking it out and for taking time out of your day to join the live chat. I sincerely appreciate it. Have a great weekend and take care. Mark

  • @vikingguitarbeserker5283
    @vikingguitarbeserker5283 2 года назад +5

    Hey Mark,
    I was on amazon looking for a magnetic screen door to keep the bugz out,when up popped your' smiling face on a vangoa ad .
    I laughed my ass off.!
    Have a great memorial day weekend.! As well as all your viewers.
    Semper Fi
    Rick McFarland

    • @clemlabelle8740
      @clemlabelle8740 2 года назад +2

      he didn't agree to that. they took one of his videos and used it. When he sees this he will tell you the story

    • @stankruger6823
      @stankruger6823 2 года назад +2

      yep. he mentioned it a couple of months ago. Reverend is the only company he would consider working with..at least that I know of.

    • @vikingguitarbeserker5283
      @vikingguitarbeserker5283 2 года назад

      @@clemlabelle8740 Those dirty bastards

    • @vikingguitarbeserker5283
      @vikingguitarbeserker5283 2 года назад

      @@stankruger6823 Those dirty bastards, The A.I.
      On the internet is really
      Unbelievable.and I'm sure Mark will tell me the story sometime.
      Have a great weekend!

  • @blakewilliams3702
    @blakewilliams3702 2 года назад +8

    Another great video. You were missed last weekend. The choices for the VanGoya demo were spot-on. Thanks!

  • @zdunne
    @zdunne 2 года назад +3

    I recently saw at my local music store a Luna 12 string for $212.00 and have thought about it but the Vangoa sounds cool.

  • @kaushvaidya7429
    @kaushvaidya7429 2 года назад +5

    Nice video Mark!

  • @marlenestockton2269
    @marlenestockton2269 2 года назад +5

    Thank you,,,(Vangoa 12- String Guitar Giveaway Contest (5/07/22-6/30/22)) We did subscribe and really appreciate the effort, time, talent and resource needed to make a video for posting to the internet world. Great looking Vangoa...Our first real listen to 12-string was more years than I care to mention was an album by Glen Campbell and was 12-string guitar pretty much all the way. Thank you again for putting this out there. We have a single 6-string Donner between us (Husband and I) a new guitar would be near heavenly... M 🎸

  • @danosyanturio5998
    @danosyanturio5998 2 года назад +4

    Thank you for your nice videos, I often just listen to you playing and enjoy it.
    It's not the cheapest 12 String guitar.
    The Harley Benton HBD200-12 from Thoman is around 109€. I own one and as far as I can tell it's a good Guitar as well (I'm not much experienced on 12 String now)
    I just had to lower the action a bit.

    • @roklok9856
      @roklok9856 2 года назад +1

      Nice call Danos. I think he was talking about US pricing. It's actually only 105 euros...but, it's 64 euros to ship. That's $181 plus another $12-$30 for customs. That being said, the guitar may be better quality and for all intents and purposes, it's the same price. Thanks for the tip.

  • @shaylee2b
    @shaylee2b 2 года назад +2

    #Agree, I won a guitar from Mark.. And have had no issue. And believe the guitar is well worth it. I intent to buy another.. When I have the funds.

  • @jamesmorrison2063
    @jamesmorrison2063 2 года назад +5

    Thanks for all the videos

  • @rwhit104
    @rwhit104 2 года назад +1

    I am surprised that it is considered a low end. I think it looks and sounds fantastic. I'd be super happy to be the winner because I think the Sapele Brown you used is beautiful. Great honest approach that is much appreciated and rare. Good job.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад +1

      FYI, you're entered multiple times for the current contest. Good luck. My feelings are pretty simple. All of 12 strings under $250 are built to such similar standards and when you factor in great customer service and the extras they give you, I have to tip the scales in their favor. They give me a guitar to give away each month but I've refused to be an official endorser because they have a couple of products I don't love. I have to tell you, they have reached out to me at least five times to let me know what improvements they've made or are making. It's impressive that a company would take so much care. Mark

  • @muddypawsadventurer7775
    @muddypawsadventurer7775 Год назад

    I bought a Takamine F400 way back in 1974 and still have it today. It's a beautiful sounding instrument. After watching this video, this is about the third one now, I'm amazed at the availability of really decent instruments at these price points of which are similar to my Takamine I bought in 1974 and they are electrified. A cutaway style is what has got my attention only because of wanting to play above the 12th fret for those unique tones that 12 strings bring to the table. You've given me something to think about.

  • @tophatter74
    @tophatter74 2 года назад

    I decided to look into playing 12string after playing guitar for 20yrs and found ur channel which in only 2 videos has taught me things I had no idea about with 12 strings. Awesome!

  • @NDFlyFisher
    @NDFlyFisher 2 года назад +4

    Rats! I missed the live broadcast.
    Great review. Honest opinion and it sounds great. Lots of extras for the price.
    You own and play them Mark and that is high praise for this guitar.

  • @bobv.375
    @bobv.375 2 года назад +1

    Hi Mark, sorry I missed the pre-chat. This guitar sounds great, and your playing sounds awesome as always!

  • @JohnstownJohnny
    @JohnstownJohnny 2 года назад +4

    Great video! Tks JJ 🤠

  • @michaelirby1747
    @michaelirby1747 2 года назад +1

    Mark. I really appreciate your honest reviews. There are so many people who want to play a 12 string but feel they cannot afford one. You just demonstrated that it is possible to own and play a 12 string without breaking the bank.

  • @stevenkarnisky411
    @stevenkarnisky411 2 года назад +3

    Both my acoustic twelves have no cutaway, so that is a definite advantage to the Vangoa. It is not necessary to play at the 12th fret and higher, but it sure sounds nice!
    Fret ends can be filed and smoothed out. Minor finish problems are not that important.
    Good intonation IS IMPORTANT! Bad intonation is not easily corrected, so good customer service is a must! Sounds like Vangoa does well on both fronts.
    I keep one 12 tuned down to protect the bridge and soundboard. Right now it is in open G, and I have been playing Jorma Kaukonen's "Water Song", which sounds great on a twelve. My other acoustic, a Goya from the '60s, had a trapeze tailpiece put on, so I can leave it in standard tuning without hurting the bridge/soundboard. Even using extra light guage strings there is a tremendous sideways pull on the standard bridge.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад +1

      Hey Steve. I'm sure if you put 30 minutes of simple effort into, the guitar would play much better. In the annals of pro guitarists (of which I'm way down the list, perhaps at the very bottom...somebody has to be last!) I guarantee that nobody has ever set up their guitars less than me. My tele has been on the road for 25 years and I've never touched the neck, frets, or...anything, other than putting new strings on every few weeks. Same goes for the rest of my guitars. :o I should do a basic guitar maintenance course...maybe I will learn something. Thanks so much fo always supporting. I really do appreciate your time and comments. Mark

  • @thepnkflyd
    @thepnkflyd 2 года назад

    Guten Tag Mark! Cool that you support the guitars that you give away! Rock on!

  • @malcolmbrewer
    @malcolmbrewer 2 года назад +1

    Nothing wrong with those. I learned on a Terada brand 12 string in the 70's... tough going.....

  • @randyrowell8048
    @randyrowell8048 2 года назад +4

    Great video, Mark. For the money, the Vangoa is hard to beat.

  • @FarrellMcGovern
    @FarrellMcGovern 2 года назад +1

    They sound like pretty decent 12-string guitars. I already have 2 Ovation 12-strings, so I'm good, but the Vangoa is cheap enough that you want to try a 12-string acoustic guitar, the pricing is not prohibitive, and you can probably get back most of what you paid selling it.

  • @AdamBurseMusic
    @AdamBurseMusic 2 года назад +1

    Great work Mark, that was an awesome video man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @vikingguitarbeserker5283
    @vikingguitarbeserker5283 2 года назад +1

    Great video as usuall
    Just wanted to pass along to all, the peterson strobo stomp tuner is on sale this weekend on several sites.

  • @RickMahoney2013
    @RickMahoney2013 2 года назад +2

    Makes me want one

  • @P_p_Br0
    @P_p_Br0 2 года назад +1

    Really enjoyed this vid. I've been looking at getting this, but sadly it's out of my price range right now. Hopefully in a few months I can afford it.

  • @carleubanks3386
    @carleubanks3386 2 года назад

    The guitar looks and sounds great. Another good demonstration video, Mark. Thank you.

  • @magicg8112
    @magicg8112 2 года назад +1

    I have three 12 string acoustics. In the studio I use a Larivee (sp) or an old Ovation (this model is not longer available.), but for live gigs I use a Seagull 12 string that I picked up in a pawn shop. I paid about the same for it as the Vangoa. You have inspired me to look into the Vangoa because I was thinking about getting something as a backup guitar for live gigs. Thanks for the honest review. You always do a great job on your reviews. BTW. You need to try SRV’s “Life by the Drop” since it is an iconic 12 string piece, All the best.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад

      Hey Magic G. Thanks so much for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and comment. It's funny, I thought that owning 11 12 string guitars was beyond extreme but I've met several players on here that own 5 plus and a couple that have more than I do! At least I can use the channel as an excuse. I've done over 100 different 12 string videos of you're interested including a complete performance of Life By the Drop ruclips.net/video/-6EesjazqxY/видео.html and many others. Some 12 string versions of 6 string songs: The Rain Song, A Day in the Life, is Lucy in the Sky, Solsbury Hill, Long Time, Pinball Wizard intro to Crazy on You Some 12 string songs proper: Vaseline Machine Gun, Watch the Sunrise, Stairway, Starship Trooper, and many, many more. I also do a lot of countdowns and tons of Beatles and Byrds on the Rick. Do you mostly play acoustic solo. When you say in the studio, do you get session work with the 12? 25 years and nobody has ever asked me to bring my 12 string to a session! Please take care and be well. Mark PS-let me know what you think of Life by the drop. I don't usually do disclaimers but blues are not my wheelhouse.

  • @ShiningHourPop
    @ShiningHourPop 2 года назад +4

    Nice guitar. Great playing as usual.

  • @Stephen_M.
    @Stephen_M. Год назад

    I can't believe how many songs I know, have 12 strings, that I didn't ever realize!
    My 12ers will be getting plenty of work out going forward!
    Thanks! 411

  • @peterb48
    @peterb48 2 года назад +1

    Great sound and review. Excellent choice of songs. Just the sort of instrument a 73 year old needs and wants. Thank you!

  • @michaelvaughan2520
    @michaelvaughan2520 2 года назад

    Definitely going to be my next purchase. I have to spread my guitar purchases out. For some reason, my wife seems to think I have an unhealthy obsession. LOL! Great video as always Mark, Thank you.

  • @AngloCelt88
    @AngloCelt88 2 года назад +3

    I haven't had the privilege of playing one yet, but I think it has a sweet tone! For the price it's a pretty decent deal, and to get lucky enough to win one for free would be a GREAT deal, these seem like all in all a good guitar, imagine how it would sound if you put on some aftermarket "BRASS" bridge pins and nut, I bet it would sound gorgeous!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад +1

      Hey IO. For sure a few easy upgrades would make it sound better. You're never going to get past the fact that's it's a lam top. I've never said this in my reviews because I don't want people to think I'm full of it but if you're only going to buy one 12 to cover everything, the lam top is actually better. Sounds more like an electric for the Byrds and Beatles tunes! Mark. Live stream at 8 tonight if you're around.

  • @axekit
    @axekit 2 года назад

    Nice, I love the Sapele mahogany one. Never heard of the open G tuning, I will research that further. I enjoy your videos.

  • @Charles53412
    @Charles53412 2 года назад

    As always great review Mark ! Have a Great weekend !!

  • @cowtowncustoms2110
    @cowtowncustoms2110 2 года назад +4

    For a lower priced guitar, those seem really nice!

  • @quintinlindsey7967
    @quintinlindsey7967 2 года назад

    That guitar sounds really good. I have been wanting a 12 string for a while I may just order one of these especially for the price!!!

  • @kennethhoneycutt4513
    @kennethhoneycutt4513 2 года назад +1

    They seem like pretty nice guitars they don't sound too bad either and that's not a bad price

  • @strpap8245
    @strpap8245 2 года назад

    Nice demo, quite helpful for a beginner

  • @topkat48
    @topkat48 2 года назад +2

    With both eyes closed and ears wide open, your Vangoa 12-string didn't sound like a $179.00 guitar. Thanks for the demo.

  • @RickMahoney2013
    @RickMahoney2013 2 года назад +2

    Sounds great to me

  • @bobshomewoodshop7996
    @bobshomewoodshop7996 2 года назад

    Another excellent lesson, Mark. You always motivate me to spend time practicing every day. I was unable to practice for several days due to circumstances beyond my control, but I am back on track now.

  • @godbyone
    @godbyone 2 года назад

    Wow sounded great. Sounded spot. On

  • @HahnJames
    @HahnJames 2 года назад +2

    I'm lovin your choice of tunes to sample. They threw me back to the days of my youth and what seemed like a simpler time. I like the sound of that guitar. I don't have any funds in the budget for any new instruments at the moment, though. I just bought a new soprano saxophone, recently.
    I have a Takamine GD30CE 12 string. It has a split bridge. I'm not entirely sure if that does anything special for the guitar, in reality. Do you know what a split bridge is supposed to do?

  • @freesk8
    @freesk8 2 года назад

    Yep, that's totally consistent with my old Vangoa review! If you want a 12 string acoustic, and you want to pay less than $200, Vangoa is the best choice! :)

  • @davegreeley
    @davegreeley 2 года назад

    Here to smash the like button Mark.

  • @dr.chriswalsh3789
    @dr.chriswalsh3789 2 года назад

    Excellent work!

  • @lancel71
    @lancel71 2 года назад +1

    Another good video!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад

      Hey Lance. Thanks so much for checking out the video and for the kind words. I sincerely appreciate your time. I hope you have a great weekend. Take care and be well. Mark

  • @Kavicska08
    @Kavicska08 2 года назад

    My favorite 8 string guitar riff is is love of my life by Queen. By the way it's a beautiful sounding instrument.

  • @stevechaves8057
    @stevechaves8057 Год назад

    These are now sold out on Amazon. Hopefully they are restocked soon.

  • @crongenga3441
    @crongenga3441 2 года назад +2

    Its been a while since i played vangoya and i had amazing history with their guitars and if i win the giveaway it will be highly appreciated 👍 by the way a really good video for begginers like me

  • @markbishopmusic
    @markbishopmusic 2 года назад +4

    Hey! ✌️

  • @dh2970
    @dh2970 2 года назад +5

    Mark - a great review and the tone sounds very good. How was the setup out of the box? Thanks!!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад +1

      I believe I've had 4 total and I didn't set any of them up. Although I've been playing professionally for many years, I'm not that picky about my guitars. You may find this hard to believe but I've probably adjusted the necks on my various guitars an average of 1 time each....and I own about 20, several for many, many years. Perhaps I'd be a much better player with a better set up. LOL. My PRS was Plek'd which is about the best it gets and although it plays great, I can play my tele almost as easily and it's never been set up in 25 years. I'm sorry I'm not more help. That's why I don't do more reviews, I'm just not that picky. Mark. Clarification: I'm the least picky person ever!

  • @julianfuch1486
    @julianfuch1486 2 года назад

    Love that sunburst style. Seems bit like Lennons :)

  • @100Aces
    @100Aces 2 года назад

    I purchased the sapele combo, and need to polish the fret ends and that’s it!!! Otherwise it’s been great!!!

  • @joe1205
    @joe1205 5 месяцев назад +1

    This sounds fantastic!
    I may have missed this, but what (in the quality maybe) exactly makes it cheaper than another one?
    And where can I buy it?

  • @tepidtooth8539
    @tepidtooth8539 2 года назад +1

    I got my Stadium 12 string for about $115 I think new in a shop

  • @yellowcat1310
    @yellowcat1310 2 года назад

    i don't think it would sound that good when i play it but it looks good and sounds good.

  • @randycompton5230
    @randycompton5230 2 года назад +3

    I like mine.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад

      Hey Randy. Thanks for always supporting. Have a great weekend. Live show tonight at 8 if you're around. Mark

  • @yellowcat1310
    @yellowcat1310 2 года назад

    Vangoa 12s are an actual affordable one that can put on the empty hanger on my wall even if i do not win one.

  • @tuneandsmash9346
    @tuneandsmash9346 2 года назад

    It sounds good especially plugged in. That's not the worst idea to have multiple inexpensive guitars like this so you can just keep them all in different tunings

  • @bobhughes9982
    @bobhughes9982 2 года назад

    Hey Mark. Can you tell that much of a difference from the earlier version and the new version with the bone nut and bridge. You seem to play the new version more more than the older ones.

  • @jeffryarchambeau5441
    @jeffryarchambeau5441 2 года назад +1

    Hi Mark. I started your 5 minutes a day challenge then forgot all about it. My guitar is glaring at me from across the room. I started tuning it down to open G but didn't finish, so the poor thing is schizo.

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад

      Hey Jeffry. It's only within thr last couple of years that I've realized how much music means to to so many people, yet despite those strong emotions there remains so many that have never even attempted to play because they're sure it's too hard. You're in the top 10% just for getting a guitar. One foot in front of the other. Tune it today at the very least. Good luck! Mark

  • @cyclone159
    @cyclone159 2 года назад +2

    I think Harley Benton Make cheaper 12 string acoustics

  • @roberthudson9942
    @roberthudson9942 Год назад

    #25

  • @lindamarx1256
    @lindamarx1256 2 года назад +1

    Doesn't sound bad at all! Might be your playing though, not the guitar!

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад +1

      I can make a great guitar sound good, and a good guitar sound mediocre. Linda, growing up I was certain that I was one of the best players on my street. The world wide web has confirmed my mediocrity beyond a shadow of a doubt. But my fingerstyle playing is coming along pretty good so watch out. LOL. Thanks for checking out the video. I sincerely appreciate it. Mark

  • @youkilledkenny85
    @youkilledkenny85 2 года назад +2

    Just save up and buy a Taylor lol

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад

      Hey YKK. I own four Taylors currently, including a 12 string. I talk about it in the video. Most people dont own 9 12 string guitars. A lot of people email me about entry level guitars. Almost 80% of the guitars sold in the US last year were budget guitars. Thanks for checking out the video. I appreciate your time and support. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Mark

    • @youkilledkenny85
      @youkilledkenny85 2 года назад

      @@8MinuteAxe Iv owned a number of 6 strings and 2 12 guitars nothing wrong with a cheap one,I’m just saying most people buy 5-10 cheap guitars and I used to until I realized I’d much rather wait and save up and get one that I really love and never sell I have a Taylor 254ce 12 string great guitar

    • @8MinuteAxe
      @8MinuteAxe  2 года назад

      I have the 150e. I had just purchased an $1100 Guild and a $2400 PRS when I saw the 150e at the place I got the PRS. It's called Righteous guitars. Not as big of a selection and not the vintage selection as Norman's or the shops on Music Row but just as impressive as far as high end boutique stuff. Check out their website. They have a good inventory of ultra high end acoustics. Santa Cruz, Collings, and tons of custom Taylor's. Nice bear claw finish so they were selling for 800 used. Since I had just dropped 3500, they gave it to me for 600. I played the 254. Ded better than the 150 but not by enough to have both. I may sell and upgrade to a 3 4 or 5 but I have to unload a couple first. As far as buying cheap guitars, I'm a believer in the $3000 acoustic but I will never buy an electric north of $1200 ever again. Too many great electrics for $750 these days.