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I’ve been thinking about getting one of these as a first classical guitar coming from 15 years of playing steel and string and electric but seeing you’re endorsing them has put me over the edge. The wow factor alone it has bringing to a backyard party hanging out with other musician friends is worth every penny. Playing in a hammock on a beach outside with reverb getting proper original recording sustain. The full body sound. No cables, no Toneamp headache. game over
I've played for many years, and I've always wanted to learn classical. Been thinking a lot lately about picking up a nylon string guitar and going for it. I was planning to shop for a less expenive, entry level instrument, but this...this just might be the motivation I need to take the leap.
Hi Nathan, thanks for demonstrating the spruce top hivibe classical guitar. I've been looking for a personal practice instrument that would inspire me, like I used to be when I enjoyed playing lute and guitar, in some churches that had beautiful acoustics. So your very nice presentation and demonstration, pretty much provided me with the solution to my problem with trying to capture a personal experience, in personal practices, that would keep me inspired to return to the practice and passion and love I've always had for the guitar and the lute. I can definitely assume, that with some intuition for the love of these genres of music, and I'm sure you might agree, that if our late and esteemed Julian Bream were to have been provided one or two of his lutes, guitars, vehuella, baroque guitar, with this lovely technology, he would simply adore it. I really mean that Nathan. Because Julian always enjoyed sharing with his audiences, not just the timeless mastery of the music, but also his great love of architecture that made pumping nylon, even better. Just like you shared. It's really wonderful to have opportunity to play a plucked instrument like a lute/guitar, inside a beautiful chapel Nathan. It's like being a mosquito in a blood bank happiness, that is very very special. Thank you again, and I hope I will be able to aquire the model hivibe classical you demonstrate. You play beautifully also my brother. Ronnie Rugato
Thanks Nathan, just a short added back story. I learned Monday that a personal concert classical guitar I've been waiting over 3&1/2 years for completion (ridiculous) won't be completed, so I'm fortunately going to have my deposit money returned. But I'm very saddened, and haven't been able to move on, cause it was supposed to be a dedication instrument for my late moms rememberace. So, I can live without a very expensive concert instrument, but can't practice without a decent reliable daily playing instrument. So I'm hoping this will ease my inner anxiety from not having a instrument to play for a few years. And because I watched you play the hivibe, it's saving my backside, with some hope that I can afford it and also enjoy it. Sometimes wanting can be more gratifying than having, sometimes, it's not logical but often times true. R
@@BeyondTheGuitarAcademy Do you have any concerns about the laminate Bocote back and sides? I'm not a Luthier, or expert in any way, just curious on your thoughts!
I wish you had discussed volume. Does it amplify well? If so, how much more volume does it have over a high end modern classical guitar? Smallman, Damman, etc. have managed to charge huge prices for their guitars based on just a minuscule increase in volume over traditional Spanish makers. If this instrument could provide a considerable volume increase for the price discussed, it could be the beginning of a revolution. Imagine being able to accompany any orchestral instrument without having to beg them constantly to play softer.
Would be interesting to hear a comparison on the Yamaha TransAcoustic classical model. I tried it and it sounded great but was "meh" on the build. This seems like a better instrument but they share the same tech.
Thanks to your Justice League video I bought this guitar and it was one of the best decisions of my life. Absolutely love it and it sounds beautiful no matter what you play. Only thing I have to critisize is the app, which doesn't work with most recent smartphones (tested on samsung galxy S10, S21 - only woked with my ol S8)
I respect all the opinions, but I cannot move away from the clean sound of a fine wood classical guitar. What blows my mind in the fact that classical guitars don´t sound the same. Each guitar has its own and unique personality, independent from sound taste. Besides it is the technique, the stroke, the dynamics and the skill of the player that shapes sound.
Hi Nathan, thanks for the review. Very interesting idea - for the effects, maybe an alternative to the Yamaha silent guitar. Metronome is always useful (though I could imagine the features are limited compared to say the Korg that I normally use). Looper would be good for recording multiple parts as you mentioned (but can you record more than 1 layer?). And the reverb is just cool. P.S. 2 of the 3 classical models are out of stock, so you're doing a good job!
Yo man! I'm a long-time musician but I struggle with technology in a major way. Have saved up quite a lot over the last couple of years and I'd really like to build a semi-professional recording setup! Do you have a video tutorial on how you get such amazing quality videos + audio quality? Would love to check it out, please respond, your sound and quality are unmatched
I bought a LAG with the Hyvibe system. I wish I could tell you how it worked.... but I've had to warranty replace it twice already because of damaged electronics and charging issues. I'm on my third one now and the electronics STILL don't work.
Im a bit of a beginner and would like some advice , have you tried the yamaha transacoustic? Ive the steel strung one and think its great , was going to get a transacoustic classical until i saw this , which do u think is better ?
Hello good people. ;) Does anyone know where to buy this guitar in the UK? I'm in Birmingham and have been looking for weeks to find a shop/ dealer in the Midlands or UK.to no avail. Also can anyone please tell me what the action is like from buying it from a shop direct? I love a very low action. I would appreciate any one with any knowledge of the Lâg HyVibe CHV30E nylon guitar. Kind Regards. Brian.
I am loving these Hivibe guitars, just visited the website, and you can buy a retro fit hardware for your own instrument for under £400 GBP, although it needs to be fitted by a true guitar tech for extra cost. Worth considering tho?
It's been a year now, what's the verdict? Is it a gimmick? Is it worth $1500? I love the idea of some of the effects, but watching some other videos it's not so clear to me. Boost and Reverb seem the main things, metronome is nice, but phone, loop is very good though.
I wonder if players will now choose technology over the magnificent resonance of a beautiful guitar handmade by a knowledgeable luthier. It reminds me of Robert Frost who wrote in a repurposed woodshed in which he would not allow any item that was not also made of wood. It could speak to a spiritual orientation over against our end of time cynicism, a reflection of our values today. No one need get in a flap btw since I am as attracted to tech as much as anyone, but to craftsmanship too. I feel guilty about the former and hate superficial answers given the state of the world, our world.
It is an acoustic guitar. Can’t measure that in Watts. Watts is the unit of power and as such a measure of power consumption, not of output volume. That is measured in dB (decibel). And output volume is never listed for any guitar. For this guitar, it is classical guitar and output volume is limited by the body design and used woods.
I'm not sure, I couldn't find it on the site. You can reach out to them and I'm sure they'll be happy to give you more info: www.hyvibeguitar.com/product/lag-hyvibe-chv30e-nylon/
i own hyvibe classical more than 1 year and its not bad at all. battery life still works great after year and guitar visually looks great, okay build quality. just could not get rid of 4th string buzz.
Didn't Yamaha invent this and cheap Shiite LAG ripped out off? Is intellectual theft. And knowing LAG build quality, this is not your grandfathers Yamaha from the 70s. You got paid for this demo.... Didn't you.
Download my free gear guide - a complete list of the gear I use + the gear and resources I recommend for anybody wanting to learn classical guitar: beyondtheguitar.com/guide
I’ve been thinking about getting one of these as a first classical guitar coming from 15 years of playing steel and string and electric but seeing you’re endorsing them has put me over the edge. The wow factor alone it has bringing to a backyard party hanging out with other musician friends is worth every penny. Playing in a hammock on a beach outside with reverb getting proper original recording sustain. The full body sound. No cables, no Toneamp headache. game over
Was it as good as you'd expected?
I just discovered your channel. I dont' have enough superlatives to adequately express my gratitude for your work.
What do you think of this HyVibe guitar? Which feature would you use the most?
the looper and reverb
i would use metronome, reverb and the looper
The sound is splendid. I would definitelly use it for solo performance as well the group sessions.
My heart needs the sheet music for everything you played in this
Im looking as well
I've played for many years, and I've always wanted to learn classical. Been thinking a lot lately about picking up a nylon string guitar and going for it. I was planning to shop for a less expenive, entry level instrument, but this...this just might be the motivation I need to take the leap.
Hi Nathan, thanks for demonstrating the spruce top hivibe classical guitar.
I've been looking for a personal practice instrument that would inspire me, like I used to be when I enjoyed playing lute and guitar, in some churches that had beautiful acoustics.
So your very nice presentation and demonstration, pretty much provided me with the solution to my problem with trying to capture a personal experience, in personal practices, that would keep me inspired to return to the practice and passion and love I've always had for the guitar and the lute.
I can definitely assume, that with some intuition for the love of these genres of music, and I'm sure you might agree, that if our late and esteemed Julian Bream were to have been provided one or two of his lutes, guitars, vehuella, baroque guitar, with this lovely technology, he would simply adore it. I really mean that Nathan. Because Julian always enjoyed sharing with his audiences, not just the timeless mastery of the music, but also his great love of architecture that made pumping nylon, even better.
Just like you shared. It's really wonderful to have opportunity to play a plucked instrument like a lute/guitar, inside a beautiful chapel Nathan.
It's like being a mosquito in a blood bank happiness, that is very very special. Thank you again, and I hope I will be able to aquire the model hivibe classical you demonstrate.
You play beautifully also my brother.
Ronnie Rugato
Thanks Nathan, just a short added back story. I learned Monday that a personal concert classical guitar I've been waiting over 3&1/2 years for completion (ridiculous) won't be completed, so I'm fortunately going to have my deposit money returned. But I'm very saddened, and haven't been able to move on, cause it was supposed to be a dedication instrument for my late moms rememberace.
So, I can live without a very expensive concert instrument, but can't practice without a decent reliable daily playing instrument. So I'm hoping this will ease my inner anxiety from not having a instrument to play for a few years. And because I watched you play the hivibe, it's saving my backside, with some hope that I can afford it and also enjoy it.
Sometimes wanting can be more gratifying than having, sometimes, it's not logical but often times true.
R
Beautiful sound. Great video. Keep it up!
Thomas Brush ladies and gentleman 👏👏👏 Thank you brother
Thomas bruh : The Unity Man
@@BeyondTheGuitarAcademy Do you have any concerns about the laminate Bocote back and sides? I'm not a Luthier, or expert in any way, just curious on your thoughts!
I wish you had discussed volume. Does it amplify well? If so, how much more volume does it have over a high end modern classical guitar? Smallman, Damman, etc. have managed to charge huge prices for their guitars based on just a minuscule increase in volume over traditional Spanish makers. If this instrument could provide a considerable volume increase for the price discussed, it could be the beginning of a revolution. Imagine being able to accompany any orchestral instrument without having to beg them constantly to play softer.
Any suggestions on cheaper alternatives for Luthier classical guitars? Check out the ones you mentioned but quite expensive..
@@moosic5701 Yeah, go on reverb and find a Japanese guitar made in the 1970s, they are often amazing value. Masaru Matano is a prime example.
@@gustavonoli wow thanks mate, great prices.
A doubletop classical will have a bit more volume than a solid top. Or so I’ve heard…
This is awesome, I'm seriously consider getting one of these, would be great to hear you play more on it!
Maaaann! What is the music that you played at 9:30? It's so deep and amazing!
Would be interesting to hear a comparison on the Yamaha TransAcoustic classical model. I tried it and it sounded great but was "meh" on the build. This seems like a better instrument but they share the same tech.
They do not share the same tech at all. The Hyvibe system has way more features than Yamaha’s system and is constructed very different.
@@aliceverheij I had both. The Yamaha is far superior in terms of depth and quality.
Thanks to your Justice League video I bought this guitar and it was one of the best decisions of my life. Absolutely love it and it sounds beautiful no matter what you play. Only thing I have to critisize is the app, which doesn't work with most recent smartphones (tested on samsung galxy S10, S21 - only woked with my ol S8)
Glad to hear you're loving it. Hmm that's interesting... I didn't have any issues with the app on my iphone
Sounds great, love looper function
You're awesome. thanks for the review!
I respect all the opinions, but I cannot move away from the clean sound of a fine wood classical guitar. What blows my mind in the fact that classical guitars don´t sound the same. Each guitar has its own and unique personality, independent from sound taste. Besides it is the technique, the stroke, the dynamics and the skill of the player that shapes sound.
Hi Nathan, thanks for the review. Very interesting idea - for the effects, maybe an alternative to the Yamaha silent guitar. Metronome is always useful (though I could imagine the features are limited compared to say the Korg that I normally use). Looper would be good for recording multiple parts as you mentioned (but can you record more than 1 layer?). And the reverb is just cool. P.S. 2 of the 3 classical models are out of stock, so you're doing a good job!
I don't believe you can layer multiple tracks for the looper. Glad you enjoyed the review!
Sweet video man! That's a super cool guitar.
I feel there are some answered questions: 1- How does the PU sound like plugged in directly? 2- How loud can you go without having an amp?
Man do i love the guitar. Probably gonna buy it.
it's pretty awesome!
Yo man! I'm a long-time musician but I struggle with technology in a major way. Have saved up quite a lot over the last couple of years and I'd really like to build a semi-professional recording setup!
Do you have a video tutorial on how you get such amazing quality videos + audio quality?
Would love to check it out, please respond, your sound and quality are unmatched
man you should get a Tiffen Black Pro Mist to make that pavotube look even prettier back there!
I bought a LAG with the Hyvibe system. I wish I could tell you how it worked.... but I've had to warranty replace it twice already because of damaged electronics and charging issues. I'm on my third one now and the electronics STILL don't work.
What it's like a kid with a new toy really cool it's a keeper
Haha true!
Now we have a GEAR GUIDE huh.....
get itttttttt
@@BeyondTheGuitarAcademy 😂 dude you sold me with the video. No need to goad us in the comments. Much love ❤️ man - from Texas!
A couple of questions, does this have a Jack output too? and does it come with a case? Apart from that 'I'm Sold' great review
Im a bit of a beginner and would like some advice , have you tried the yamaha transacoustic? Ive the steel strung one and think its great , was going to get a transacoustic classical until i saw this , which do u think is better ?
Hi Nathan, thanks for the review, could you tell how is the playability on this guitar?
Hello good people. ;)
Does anyone know where to buy this guitar in the UK?
I'm in Birmingham and have been looking for weeks to find a shop/ dealer in the Midlands or UK.to no avail.
Also can anyone please tell me what the action is like from buying it from a shop direct? I love a very low action.
I would appreciate any one with any knowledge of the
Lâg HyVibe CHV30E nylon guitar.
Kind Regards. Brian.
I am loving these Hivibe guitars, just visited the website, and you can buy a retro fit hardware for your own instrument for under £400 GBP, although it needs to be fitted by a true guitar tech for extra cost. Worth considering tho?
Honestly dude if you have the proper tools for it, looking at the installation pdf on their site, it looks like something you can do yourself.
Nice video Nathan, Still waiting for that stranger things behind the scenes video reaction :) Would be awesome. Hope you have a nice day!
And wow, btw...are those clips available on youtube when you perform in live?
What piece is that at 6:00 ?
Can you hook this up to an amp? I can’t find pictures to support lol
It's been a year now, what's the verdict? Is it a gimmick? Is it worth $1500? I love the idea of some of the effects, but watching some other videos it's not so clear to me. Boost and Reverb seem the main things, metronome is nice, but phone, loop is very good though.
But does the sound feel natural? is this replacing the good wood which the luthier are always looking for? i donno
Hi people
Does anyone know where to buy this guitar?
I'm from Birmingham UK. So the nearer the better.
Fingers crossed 🤞.
Thanks Brian.
I wonder if players will now choose technology over the magnificent resonance of a beautiful guitar handmade by a knowledgeable luthier. It reminds me of Robert Frost who wrote in a repurposed woodshed in which he would not allow any item that was not also made of wood. It could speak to a spiritual orientation over against our end of time cynicism, a reflection of our values today. No one need get in a flap btw since I am as attracted to tech as much as anyone, but to craftsmanship too. I feel guilty about the former and hate superficial answers given the state of the world, our world.
Why not have the best of both worlds? One does not obviate the other .
How would you amplify this guitar at larger gigs? Thanks. Brian.
Mic it.
Ohh does anyone know how many watts this guitar knocks out??
And thanks Nathan for a great review.
Regards. Brian.
It is an acoustic guitar. Can’t measure that in Watts. Watts is the unit of power and as such a measure of power consumption, not of output volume. That is measured in dB (decibel). And output volume is never listed for any guitar. For this guitar, it is classical guitar and output volume is limited by the body design and used woods.
The question would be does this guitar with the reverb on sound as good as a 3000 dollar classical????
Nathan, great review thank you. What is the scale length please, thanks.
I'm not sure, I couldn't find it on the site. You can reach out to them and I'm sure they'll be happy to give you more info: www.hyvibeguitar.com/product/lag-hyvibe-chv30e-nylon/
that one dislike is really annoying
Quanto costa? Dove posso comprarla
How Can i find song from intro?
Very cool 😎
Dame they sent u a gr8 looking guitar!
Tarrega rolling in his grave right now. DAMN IM SOLD!
So has chorus ?
Hi, just give me a sec ... WHAT? Iam amazed ♥️
Lag 15 naylon hyvibe 💪👍🎶
I wish I got free guitars lmao, I want that guitar so bad, it sounds amazing
My hyvibe worked for about a week, then nothing. The company has done nothing to help, and mine is still under warranty. Waste of money.
ya like jazz
I have tons of respect for jazz and jazz musicians, but I don't personally play or listen to it much
Play "Pipeline"!
If you’re gonna spend $1700 on a classical nylon string you won’t be disappointed.
Shut up and take my money!
😅 right?
Paid ad.
Yamaha invented this tech. LAG guitars are rubbish, way below Yamaha which aren't even that good either.
i own hyvibe classical more than 1 year and its not bad at all. battery life still works great after year and guitar visually looks great, okay build quality. just could not get rid of 4th string buzz.
Didn't Yamaha invent this and cheap Shiite LAG ripped out off?
Is intellectual theft. And knowing LAG build quality, this is not your grandfathers Yamaha from the 70s.
You got paid for this demo.... Didn't you.
Awesome