I never would have known how much difference the machines would make. This was such an unexpected insight. I'm happy that you didn't consider this a corruption of your instrument when in fact it brought new life to it! Thx for sharing.
A lot of useful information---but you may have forgot the most important thing---the soul of an artist--that intangible quality that combines the necessary mechanics with something drawn from deep within one's soul----not necessary to have an expensive guitar---just an ordinary guitar that is set up correctly. When you encounter a player that has the soul of an artist it is overwhelming.
Hi Alex, thanks a lot for your interest and valuable comment! Of course you are right - I am the very least to acknowledge the musical and spiritual quality in music as the highest goal. Still this video deals with the physical parameters of sound production and the importance of perfect machines. If this is done we are ready for "my goals beyond...(Coltrane). Best Wulfin
@@WulfinLieske Yes and thank you for your discussion on the tuning gears---I never would have guessed it would have made so much of a difference---I have heard tails of some luthiers experimenting with putting weights in the headstock---for your consideration I have included a video I made of a Barrios Piece---one take so there are one or two mistakes---I chose a slower tempo to emphasis the melancholy nature of this piece ruclips.net/video/LWZ-qxSoYrQ/видео.html
Hi Christopher and thanks for your video, which I have commented on your channel. If you wish I could give your some remarks and tips. For this just write an email to me mentor@wulfinlieske.com and I will come back to you. Best regards Wulfin
Great vid. I’m mostly a fingerstyle steel string player but I have decent Classical. I know when my nails are not smooth as I hear it on the classical. I enjoy trying out different strings but I’m hooked on Savarez 500AJ High Tension Composites. The trebles strings don’t have the plasticy sound of nylon trebles. Also the finish of the guitar is a big factor. French Polish vs Lacquer.
Thanks for your comment! Finger style or classical doesn’t matter really. Guitar - strings - fingers - music…that’s it. I play SAVAREZ, too - new Cristal Alliance Corum normal tension. All the best from Cologne Wulfin
Hello and thank you for your response! I live in Slovenia. I usually play music depends of my current mood. I admire Piazzola, try to to go deeper in Bossa. I like intermediate pieces. I love guitar as a wonderful instrument which offers endless possibilities for interpretation feelings. And mosty looking for beauty and perfection. Best regards and good day from me!
Great John - welcome on board! Its all about music: famous guitars, repertoire, compositions of mine, interpretation, culture and artistic mentoring. Enjoy it and give us your feedback, Wulfin
I always judge (used classical) guitars by its resonance harmonics, overtones and volume/attack on the hammer on (besides the obvious intonation accuracy and action) As a result, I keep running into pawn shop guitars for cheap worth thousands. At least in Midwest America, the pawn shops are so much into electric/metal, they treat classical as out-of-fashion secondary "beginner" and don't really do their research.. My best find was 1970s Juan Alvarez cedar blanca flamenco worth $5000 for $125, a 1970s Korean Brazilian rosewood for $200, sells for $2000 and a 120 yo mandolin, solid Brazilian rose wood for $120,
Wow very interesting and great sound from the Santos. I wonder how this relates to pegs and mechanical pegs eg Wittner or Perfection pegs, and also headstock design.
Thanks a lot! In fact you can hear two Santos: the Bach is on a 1935 and the other from 1941 (a very late one - with interesting new aspects two years before Santos died). Best regards Wulfin
I play what is identified as a 'beginner's' classical guitar (Yamaha CG122MCH). However I do not play classical music, rather folk, ballads, some country, etc. I find my guitar works well for me as a beginner so far. I do have a question about the G string. It just does not sound musical; reminds me of something found on a toy guitar. I changed out the original strings (Yamaha S 10, trebles high, basses medium) for a set of D'adarrio EJ 25, normal tension strings but it didn't help. I'm not sure what, if anything, I should try next. It's possible of course that it could be a case of operator error, but the other strings sound fine. Any advice? Suggestions? Anyone?
Hi Lewis, the problem with nylon G is well-known. On top class guitars the discrepancy is lesser. My solution for years is SAVAREZ normal tension - the offer aspecial set with 1.-2nd New Cristal (nylon), 3. Alliance (carbon) and Corum basses. Just try that and let me know what you think. Good luck Wulfin
@@WulfinLieske -- Thanks for responding. So it's nice to find out the problem is not in my imagination. I appreciate the advice about the Savarez. Can I simply change out the G string, leaving the other D'adarrio strings in place? I'll see if my music store carries Savarez. If not, will order online. Again thank you.
Well you could exchange the 3rd only just to check if it is sufficient. Still best result provides the entire set, the SAVAREZ did their best to harmonize it all well
@@WulfinLieske -- Thank you again. It may take me a while, but I'll let you know what the outcome is. It would be really wonderful if ALL my strings sounded good.
I'm an aging Kiwi, hobby luthier and folkie. Many years ago, a guy who had a mandolin. Stuck a blob of blue tack onto the machine head, end of his mandolin. immediately the mandolin sounded, quite different, with lots more sustain.
Hi Murray, yes this is a known phenomenon. Its due to the increase (or decrease) of weight of the neck. So, often a metal clamp improves the sound. Finally the weight has to fit with the guitar. Still the the advantages of a top tuning machine are on top of that. Best Wulfin
Hi Joe, This is an outstanding book "Santos Hernandez" by Alberto Martinez and published by Camino Verde. Check out their website they are known for excellent documentation and information on historical Instrument. Do you play yourself? Greetings from Cologne, Wulfin
Hi folks, there is all fine the way strings and machines work together this way. Moreover optimized intonation and sound quality is the maxim! Best Wulfin
Dear Sunnyng, Thank you for watching my latest video with @Schellergitarrenmechaniken. The piece you heard in the video is the Prelude in G Major from the Cello Suite Nr. 1 BWV 1007 composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.
Dear Mr. Sunning, I am performing Bach`s Prelude from the first Cello suite BWV 1007. You can find my arrangement of the entire suite in my shop in the info section. Let me know how you like it Wulfin
Well you could exchange the 3rd only just to check if it is sufficient. Still best result provides the entire set, the SAVAREZ did their best to harmonize it all well
I started using cheap DAddario strings in my classical guitar and its sound was not that great, it felt it was missing some frequencies, but I went from that to some Hannabach 815MT and Jesus Christ, the bass sounds so much better, is like having a harpsichord in the lower strings or a lute, the sound is clear but a bit metallic in a good way, for the lower strings they are stupidly clear compared to the cheap dAddario for sure :)
Hi Diablo…alternatively you may try SAVAREZ with a special set I suggested to them: 1+2 new Cristal (nylon) 3 alliance (carbon) basses Corum - all normal tension. Works fine for all my guitars, from La Leona 1856 to Tacchi 2024. Let me know. Best Wulfin
wonderful guitars you have here. sadly, 95 or more percent of the guitars in the world have mediocre or even bad tuning machines, such an underrated aspect of a guitar
Thanks a lot! It seems a pretty sophisticated, but with the constant strive for artistic top quality we need the best guitars (or violins, flutes, pianos etc.) with the perfect strings and a superb tone playing guitar. And in that context the top tuning machines come in. Best Wulfin
@@blackberryway What I mean is that the maestro puts a tremendous amount of importance on minutiae. None of that matters if a person does not practice diligently, and especially pays attention to apoyando and a full sound. This is only accomplished with hard work on basics; I. e., scales arpeggios, important studies. I find that I disagree with the maestro’s opinions on congenial sound. I would like to see more emphasis on apoyando with less raspy and thin nail sound that many contemporary guitarists seem to have adopted.
@@Rasplata5 for sure great tuners don't make a good guitarist nor a good sound per se, but great gear helps to work precisely. It's just one tiny puzzle piece that one should not neglect totally, I think
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I never would have known how much difference the machines would make. This was such an unexpected insight. I'm happy that you didn't consider this a corruption of your instrument when in fact it brought new life to it! Thx for sharing.
A lot of useful information---but you may have forgot the most important thing---the soul of an artist--that intangible quality that combines the necessary mechanics with something drawn from deep within one's soul----not necessary to have an expensive guitar---just an ordinary guitar that is set up correctly. When you encounter a player that has the soul of an artist it is overwhelming.
Hi Alex, thanks a lot for your interest and valuable comment! Of course you are right - I am the very least to acknowledge the musical and spiritual quality in music as the highest goal. Still this video deals with the physical parameters of sound production and the importance of perfect machines. If this is done we are ready for "my goals beyond...(Coltrane). Best Wulfin
@@WulfinLieske Yes and thank you for your discussion on the tuning gears---I never would have guessed it would have made so much of a difference---I have heard tails of some luthiers experimenting with putting weights in the headstock---for your consideration I have included a video I made of a Barrios Piece---one take so there are one or two mistakes---I chose a slower tempo to emphasis the melancholy nature of this piece ruclips.net/video/LWZ-qxSoYrQ/видео.html
Hi Christopher and thanks for your video, which I have commented on your channel. If you wish I could give your some remarks and tips. For this just write an email to me mentor@wulfinlieske.com and I will come back to you. Best regards Wulfin
Well done. Thank you. Held me to the end
Thanks a lot David! Great you enjoyed the entire clip. Did you watch some of my other playlist on my channel. How you feel about those? Best Wulfin
Great vid. I’m mostly a fingerstyle steel string player but I have decent Classical. I know when my nails are not smooth as I hear it on the classical. I enjoy trying out different strings but I’m hooked on Savarez 500AJ High Tension Composites. The trebles strings don’t have the plasticy sound of nylon trebles. Also the finish of the guitar is a big factor. French Polish vs Lacquer.
Thanks for your comment! Finger style or classical doesn’t matter really. Guitar - strings - fingers - music…that’s it. I play SAVAREZ, too - new Cristal Alliance Corum normal tension. All the best from Cologne Wulfin
Wonderful explanation and presentation. Thank you a lot fot this! Best regards from me!!!
I am glad you like it! Where are you based and what do you play on the guitar? Best Wulfin
Hello and thank you for your response! I live in Slovenia. I usually play music depends of my current mood. I admire Piazzola, try to to go deeper in Bossa. I like intermediate pieces. I love guitar as a wonderful instrument which offers endless possibilities for interpretation feelings. And mosty looking for beauty and perfection.
Best regards and good day from me!
I am grateful for your insight. I just found you on YT and I am happy I did.
Great John - welcome on board! Its all about music: famous guitars, repertoire, compositions of mine, interpretation, culture and artistic mentoring. Enjoy it and give us your feedback, Wulfin
Thanks, that sound very challenging - could you provide some details/background etc.? Best regards Wulfin
I always judge (used classical) guitars by its resonance harmonics, overtones and volume/attack on the hammer on (besides the obvious intonation accuracy and action) As a result, I keep running into pawn shop guitars for cheap worth thousands. At least in Midwest America, the pawn shops are so much into electric/metal, they treat classical as out-of-fashion secondary "beginner" and don't really do their research.. My best find was 1970s Juan Alvarez cedar blanca flamenco worth $5000 for $125, a 1970s Korean Brazilian rosewood for $200, sells for $2000 and a 120 yo mandolin, solid Brazilian rose wood for $120,
Wow very interesting and great sound from the Santos. I wonder how this relates to pegs and mechanical pegs eg Wittner or Perfection pegs, and also headstock design.
Thanks a lot! In fact you can hear two Santos: the Bach is on a 1935 and the other from 1941 (a very late one - with interesting new aspects two years before Santos died). Best regards Wulfin
Muchas gracias, Gray insight about our holy grial , the sound.
Gracias Diego, the holy grail is always in your soul and spirit...but the outside still helps a lot! Wulfin
@@WulfinLieske Absolutely, thanks again.
Wulfin, Are you going to visit Colombia some day, and willing to play with our Symphonic orchestra??
Thanks, that sound very challenging - could you provide some details/background etc.? Best regards Wulfin
I play what is identified as a 'beginner's' classical guitar (Yamaha CG122MCH). However I do not play classical music, rather folk, ballads, some country, etc.
I find my guitar works well for me as a beginner so far. I do have a question about the G string. It just does not sound musical; reminds me of something found on a toy guitar. I changed out the original strings (Yamaha S 10, trebles high, basses medium) for a set of D'adarrio EJ 25, normal tension strings but it didn't help. I'm not sure what, if anything, I should try next. It's possible of course that it could be a case of operator error, but the other strings sound fine. Any advice? Suggestions? Anyone?
Hi Lewis, the problem with nylon G is well-known. On top class guitars the discrepancy is lesser. My solution for years is SAVAREZ normal tension - the offer aspecial set with 1.-2nd New Cristal (nylon), 3. Alliance (carbon) and Corum basses. Just try that and let me know what you think. Good luck Wulfin
@@WulfinLieske -- Thanks for responding. So it's nice to find out the problem is not in my imagination. I appreciate the advice about the Savarez. Can I simply change out the G string, leaving the other D'adarrio strings in place? I'll see if my music store carries Savarez. If not, will order online. Again thank you.
Well you could exchange the 3rd only just to check if it is sufficient. Still best result provides the entire set, the SAVAREZ did their best to harmonize it all well
@@WulfinLieske -- Thank you again. It may take me a while, but I'll let you know what the outcome is. It would be really wonderful if ALL my strings sounded good.
@@LLewis-vu9qfso what is your repertoire? Maybe you may send me a recording of yours. Best email to mentor@wulfinlieske.com. Have a nice day Wulfin
I'm an aging Kiwi, hobby luthier and folkie. Many years ago, a guy who had a mandolin. Stuck a blob of blue tack onto the machine head, end of his mandolin. immediately the mandolin sounded, quite different, with lots more sustain.
Hi Murray, yes this is a known phenomenon. Its due to the increase (or decrease) of weight of the neck. So, often a metal clamp improves the sound. Finally the weight has to fit with the guitar. Still the the advantages of a top tuning machine are on top of that. Best Wulfin
Wulfin, what guitar book do you have ?
Hi Joe,
This is an outstanding book "Santos Hernandez" by Alberto Martinez and published by Camino Verde. Check out their website they are known for excellent documentation and information on historical Instrument.
Do you play yourself?
Greetings from Cologne,
Wulfin
It appears the tuning machines are on backwards and should be reversed. This can be done next string change, no big deal. I enjoyed your discussion.
Based on the lyre on the plates it looks correct. I believe Robert Bouchet used machine heads that were considered reversed but were designed that way
Hi folks, there is all fine the way strings and machines work together this way. Moreover optimized intonation and sound quality is the maxim! Best Wulfin
Mr Wulfin, what's the name of the piece you played?
How can I learn more from you?
Dear Sunnyng,
Thank you for watching my latest video with @Schellergitarrenmechaniken.
The piece you heard in the video is the Prelude in G Major from the Cello Suite Nr. 1 BWV 1007 composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.
I am very happy you are willing to learn more. Check out my music videos and interviews in my teo following video series on my youtube Channel.
Wulfin Lieske Classical Favorites
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Wulfin Lieske Composer Sessions
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Dear Mr. Sunning, I am performing Bach`s Prelude from the first Cello suite BWV 1007. You can find my arrangement of the entire suite in my shop in the info section. Let me know how you like it Wulfin
Beautiful💓
Thank you so much for the feedback. I wish you a joyfull time with guitar content on my channel.
Greetings from Cologne,
Wulfin
Well you could exchange the 3rd only just to check if it is sufficient. Still best result provides the entire set, the SAVAREZ did their best to harmonize it all well
I started using cheap DAddario strings in my classical guitar and its sound was not that great, it felt it was missing some frequencies, but I went from that to some Hannabach 815MT and Jesus Christ, the bass sounds so much better, is like having a harpsichord in the lower strings or a lute, the sound is clear but a bit metallic in a good way, for the lower strings they are stupidly clear compared to the cheap dAddario for sure :)
Hi Diablo…alternatively you may try SAVAREZ with a special set I suggested to them: 1+2 new Cristal (nylon) 3 alliance (carbon) basses Corum - all normal tension. Works fine for all my guitars, from La Leona 1856 to Tacchi 2024. Let me know. Best Wulfin
wonderful guitars you have here. sadly, 95 or more percent of the guitars in the world have mediocre or even bad tuning machines, such an underrated aspect of a guitar
Thanks a lot! It seems a pretty sophisticated, but with the constant strive for artistic top quality we need the best guitars (or violins, flutes, pianos etc.) with the perfect strings and a superb tone playing guitar. And in that context the top tuning machines come in. Best Wulfin
That’s absurd.
@@Rasplata5 what do you mean exactly?
@@blackberryway What I mean is that the maestro puts a tremendous amount of importance on minutiae. None of that matters if a person does not practice diligently, and especially pays attention to apoyando and a full sound. This is only accomplished with hard work on basics; I. e., scales arpeggios, important studies. I find that I disagree with the maestro’s opinions on congenial sound. I would like to see more emphasis on apoyando with less raspy and thin nail sound that many contemporary guitarists seem to have adopted.
@@Rasplata5 for sure great tuners don't make a good guitarist nor a good sound per se, but great gear helps to work precisely. It's just one tiny puzzle piece that one should not neglect totally, I think
Percussive guitar:
m.youtube.com/@MarcinGuitar/playlists
Bravíssimo master.
Thank you very much Jose. I really enjoyed working with Scheller Gitarrenmechaniken on this video and I am happy you found value in it.
Best,
Wulfin
Almost any guitar from 500 euro upward sounds good if played well.
Analysis is paralysis.
Ah! Scheller not Schaller. Had me confused for a while... 👍
Good Catch Bill, glqd you manage to follow the topic still. I wish you a great day and a nice guitar time on the channel.
perfect sound for guitar according to him ? have money ... pretty elitist and snobish take if you ask me