Hi, thanks for posting! I am an archtop and semi nut and have zillions of them (Gibo's, Gretsch, Epi's...). I have been looking at the Godin's and Loar's so your views and observations are appreciated. So yeah, unlike others, I get the 'point' of your vid. Thanks again!
Finally a demonstration of the godin by someone who knows whats supposed to be played on it thanks jeffrey great playin you definetly are going to have some influence over whst guitar i end up buying
Informative review of 3 different guitars. I was curious about the Loar, but now I'm thinking it might make a good acoustic alternative. Rather than bringing higher end acoustic flat top guitars out for acoustic jams... the Loar would suit my needs and give a different tone than other acoustics. Thanks for a great demo, and nice playing.
Thanks much for the exhibition! I learned a lot. I currently play a Epiphone Sheraton II that seems to do the job nicely. I would like to invest in a big bodied archtop in the near future though. I love that sound.
Very cool video. Actually they all sound great in your hands because you are a fine guitar man. As arch tops go it is hard to beat the The Loar line -- even the starter LH-300 is a solid woods awesome little guitar. Like I said great video -- very interesting!
Thanks Jeffrey for sharing., obviously if someone like you who can perform different genres and got lot of skills, any guiitar will sounds smoother and beautiful than a beginner trying to play a D'angelico...
Hey Man, thanks for a great informative review of the 3 arch tops, i have been considering buying the Loar LH 600, and you helped me decide,I will buy one now, and great playing by the way, many thanks again Al
Did you buy it because I'm planning on doing a build where I put a dogear P90 on a cheap archtop... I've heard that The Loar has bad fretwork so I'm wondering is that true?
Did you buy it because I'm planning on doing a build where I put a dogear P90 on a cheap archtop... I've heard that The Loar has bad fretwork so I'm wondering is that true?
Did you buy it because I'm planning on doing a build where I put a dogear P90 on a cheap archtop... I've heard that The Loar has bad fretwork so I'm wondering is that true?
I'd be happy with any one. Liked the Kay sound. Fabulous playing, great video. Would it be so terrible to put a pickup on the The Loar? Di Armond or similar?
Hi mate, sounding great, what brand and gauge strings did you use on the Loar lh600? mine had 13 Dadarrio 80/20s, not sounding amazing, like the way yours sound.
really nice review Mr. Beaumont.... ;) am not in the jazzguitar.be forum but whenver i have doubts i consider ur suggestions....i was thinking of buying an epiphone joe pass emperor II but now i changed my mind...the loar is an ausumn instrument to play with regards from india
If you are considering these, you should note that the Loar is designed to be an acoustic guitar and the others are designed to be primarily electric. The Loar, with all solid woods, has much better acoustic volume and tone; if you put a pickup on it, you might be fine in low-volume situations, but it would in general be much more prone to feedback than the other two. This is why Gibson went with laminates in its electric jazz boxes - to minimize feedback.
David Rothberg , definitely, and I mention this. This video is weird, the way it took off. It was intended for one person on the jazzguitar.be forum who wanted to hear what all three guitars sounded like unplugged.
Thanks for putting video together. I bought the Lohr and had it a week before noticing poor craftmanship in the build. It felt good in my hands but didn't know it was made in China. I bought it in a boutique store. I returned it and later opted for the Godin. Canadian made, canadian materials and very well built. Accoustically quieter than the Lohr but I beleived it sounded less tinny accoustically. I have the Kingpin with one P90 and don't use it accoustically anyway. I have a 1948 Gibson ES 300 archtop electric which sounds even better but I am quite happy to use the sound of the Godin in my practices. It is 1/3 the weight of the Gibson and obviously cheaper. I'm glad I made the switch and proud to have bought north american for nearly the same price as the offshore Lohr.
You know, I only have seen one in purpose...it was a terrible guitar, but I'm figuring that was an anomaly...generally I've been very impressed with Eastman's guitars.
Hi, thank you for great review. recently I had a chance to try Loar - two different LH-600 and I was surprised to find they were not really well-built, frets needed correction and made buzzing, glue here and there. Though it was loud and to me even to bright. I heard very good reviews about it. Is it possible that teh quality fell down? Godin for example sounded much lower, but much more balanced and very well built.
I am with you 100% Yury. Although the Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin is always referred to an entry level arch top, I have found this is purely because of the superb value price point. Robert Godin's objective was to make an affordable arch top guitar without sacrificing the build quality. I believe he succeeded in his quest. The Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin is a beautifully built and balanced instrument. It is extremely versatile and lends itself perfectly to alt. Country as well as jazz and is a great guitar for the touring singer songwriter as it is extremely light ( the Tric Case by Godin is amazing - it is ridiculously light yet quite sturdy so carrying the guitar about is a breeze ) Godin are a wonderful company and their range of guitars is superb.
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Would you say that the volume and projection of The Loar compare to a classical acoustic guitar? I play classical guitar and I'm thinking of buying The Loar for playing Jazz acoustically, without amplification, like in a classical recital. However, there are no stores near where I'm living for me to play the guitar and se if it I will like it. Thanks for the video and congrats on your playing :D
I'd say it's a good deal louder than a concert classical, although loudness and the way sound projects and carries is a different thing. But I'd say, if it were going to be a quiet, recital like atmosphere, in a room with good acoustics, the Loar would deliver.
I have both Loar, Godin, Adam Black, and Gretsch all relatively cheap arch-tops. The Loar is definitely the loudest, but must be played with a bone or ebony plectrum to get the best from it. I use silk and steel on all four for playability although Phos would be louder. For ease of playing although the quietest is the Godin, in some ways it has the most sophisticated build too, the only one of the four that actually cantilevers the finger-board over the body, the others being mostly blocked in. The Loar is the only one I think with cellular finish which is proper but which damages really easily. The Godin and Gretsch have a matt finish which never looks right to me. Adam Black has a good shine but is just about near to a flat-top in design. All of them are worth the asking price, but if I had to keep one it would be the Godin simply because of ease of playing. N.B. All of these guitars can only sustain a low action and maintain near intonation by having the bridge at a rather canted angle, that's the trade-off.
Jonah, I did not think overall the quality on my loar was great, but with a little work I like the sound...the factory strings were terrible...80/20's...very tinny and harsh. The guitar needed significant nut work and a bit of fretwork. The Godin sounds nice here but really doesn't have enough acoustic volume for any practical applications...it's affine electric guitar though. My pick as the best for a budget arch top.
Probably have to go ebay, they were made for about 5 years in the late 50's early 60's. Theres certainly a lot of other choices out there for a big acoustic archtop...this video was originally made specifically for someone who wanted to hear all 3, not really as a "review."
JJ...I was thinking about it a bit the other day...I don't find it particularly limiting, but I see how some people could...If that makes any sense. I actually really like a non cutaway archtop...but if I look at my playing style, because I do a lot of solo stuff, I tend to stay in the lower/middle register of the guitar where chords sound a little sweeter and less pinky to my ears anyway...
jeffreymatz If had your jazz chops I'm sure i could make anything sound good. I'm a converted shred/metal guitarist looking to get into solo jazz guitar. Any suggestions for a self taught musician with basic harmony knowledge?
nice to have a guitar demo by someone who can really play, not some rock guy playing a few 'jazzy' 9th chords ... that loar sounds great and the old Kay is nice too... too bad you didn;t show us what they look like
ed cherry , thank you! (I also really dig your playing) This strange little video took off...it was actually made for one person, who wanted to hear all three guitars back to back.
can you tell what type and brand of strings you use on the loar 600 I have the same instrument ,but yours sounds more deeper Plus you play much better Thanks
+rumnapest 80/20's are really bright for the first few hours of play, but they mellow out quicker than phosphor bronze...so if you try them, give them a few days and plenty of play.
Currently, I use Martin Monel roundwounds on the Godin and Chromes flatwounds on my Heritage, which is not in this video. The Kay has D'Addairo 80/20's on it now, I've been using it as acoustic only. I have since sold the Loar, as the V shape neck ended up causing pain in my left hand.
MuzikPlus for the $, there's literally nothing else like them. Just wish they did the non-cutaway all acoustic without that hard V neck. In the end, it just became painful for me to play.
jeffreymatz Yes, the V-neck takes getting used to. Luckily, almost by chance, the flat top guitar I’ve been playing for years has a V-neck… So it doesn’t feel that strange to me anymore.
MuzikPlus it's funny, I actually really like a soft V neck...but the Loar's was too pronounced for me. If I had kept it as a "rhythm guitar" and played with my thumb over the neck a lot I don't think it would have bothered me...but the guitar sounded so good in the end I didn't want to keep it as a rhythm only guitar...
The first two guitars I think you played had similar strings but the last one, The Loar were not the flat round, I know not a scientific but it would have given something to judge, even just newer strings makes difference. I really admire your jazz playing ability and the first two comparisons, where in my book, the best honest Ive seen, but when you did the Loar, it seemed to me you were plugging guitars for them? So Im a little suspicious, that they gave you a free guitar.
Well, I can assure you it's no plug, and that I didn't recieve the guitar for free. I've actually since sold it, as much as i liked the sound i found the necj uncomfirtable to play for extended periods if time. Generally, I tell folks that the first guitar, the Godin, is the best budget minded "jazz guitar" out there. My main guitar has become a Heritage 575. Thanks for the nice compliments on my playing!
I think I'd rather hear you on some actual videos made for entertainment. I don't care what the guitar costs, what make it is. I worry about how it sounds, and how it's played. I can always check out these guitars in my local store, even if I can't do much about the standard of my playing.I'd very much like to hear you play something right through! I'll check out your channel then!. Thanks for this. JW in UK
tomtbon, this video was originally made for a member on the jazzguitar.be forum who simply wanted to hear what these guitars sounded like. Not a comparison, just a demonstration.
Fruit cake exhibitionist I will not allow you peace for calling the Loar LH600 archtop cheap it is selling for $1199 and I know there are guitars selling for more but it ain't cheap considering it is all made in China for slave wages it is very expensive w high profit ratio
Hey the video sucks. Another video will be appreciated and it could be better to play more music than talk all the time. Still don't know the names of the guitars played except the first one.
Hey, the video was made for one person on an online forum like 8 years ago. It was never intended to have 1000's of views, but here we are. I'm much better looking now, too. The guitars are a Godin Kingpin, a early 60's Kay "master cutaway," and a Loar LH-600. This is no scientific test, it's literally just a video I made for someone who wanted to hear all 3 of my guitars.
Great demo, thank you fi4 sharing. I can’t believe the change in the quality of video in 10 years.
Hi, thanks for posting! I am an archtop and semi nut and have zillions of them (Gibo's, Gretsch, Epi's...). I have been looking at the Godin's and Loar's so your views and observations are appreciated. So yeah, unlike others, I get the 'point' of your vid. Thanks again!
Hi Jeff, nice job! Man that loar sounds amazing! Noticeably better IMHO. i'm very surprised! Great job with "Fall" too! great tune
Finally a demonstration of the godin by someone who knows whats supposed to be played on it thanks jeffrey great playin you definetly are going to have some influence over whst guitar i end up buying
Informative and beautiful playing.
Thx for the test, i didn't cath the name of the last one .. that sounds so great !
Dude
you are a great player. love your style
"Not allow me peace?" That's hilarious. Happy holidays, Andrew.
Great playing and useful comparison. Thanks!
Informative review of 3 different guitars. I was curious about the Loar, but now I'm thinking it might make a good acoustic alternative. Rather than bringing higher end acoustic flat top guitars out for acoustic jams... the Loar would suit my needs and give a different tone than other acoustics. Thanks for a great demo, and nice playing.
Beautiful playing!
Like your playing the way you put chords together very melodic not to predictable great job
Thanks, great post! Was looking for that exactly info. I'm jealous of how you play! :) Good luck!
That's the best guitar version of Misty I think I've ever heard!....Play that all the way through on a video!...if you haven't... Thanks!...
Thanks much for the exhibition! I learned a lot. I currently play a Epiphone Sheraton II that seems to do the job nicely. I would like to invest in a big bodied archtop in the near future though. I love that sound.
That is good to hear, thanks for the answers
Very cool video. Actually they all sound great in your hands because you are a fine guitar man. As arch tops go it is hard to beat the The Loar line -- even the starter LH-300 is a solid woods awesome little guitar. Like I said great video -- very interesting!
The Loar is a fabulously sounding jazz guitar !
Great stuff as usual, Jeff.
you kinda play like my mom does- love it
Cheap or not, you have a really nice touch on these guitars, Jeff. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for this man.
Very thoughtful reviews. Nice job.
Great video, great playing, thanks
Thanks Jeffrey for sharing., obviously if someone like you who can perform different genres and got lot of skills, any guiitar will sounds smoother and beautiful than a beginner trying to play a D'angelico...
thanks well done just what i needed
your playing is awesome
Fabulous demo Jeff. What was the 2nd tune on the loar, the beautiful ballad that you played back to back lush chording on? Many thanks!
thanks for the first class demo
Hey Man, thanks for a great informative review of the 3 arch tops, i have been considering buying the Loar LH 600, and you helped me decide,I will buy one now, and great playing by the way,
many thanks again
Al
Did you buy it because I'm planning on doing a build where I put a dogear P90 on a cheap archtop... I've heard that The Loar has bad fretwork so I'm wondering is that true?
Did you buy it because I'm planning on doing a build where I put a dogear P90 on a cheap archtop... I've heard that The Loar has bad fretwork so I'm wondering is that true?
Did you buy it because I'm planning on doing a build where I put a dogear P90 on a cheap archtop... I've heard that The Loar has bad fretwork so I'm wondering is that true?
+Otso Pänttönen Hi I bought the Loar 600 and a 700 deluxe frets are fine as is the all over quality and sound, very pleased with them
Very nice video
I'm digging that Kay
Can you link to the Agile? I've never seen a solid topped Agile arch top.
what can you tell me about a Bostonian archtop 3062 like whats it worth sound copared to others
I'd be happy with any one. Liked the Kay sound. Fabulous playing, great video. Would it be so terrible to put a pickup on the The Loar? Di Armond or similar?
Nice playing! I think I actually like the Kay best.
You deserve more subs
Hi mate, sounding great, what brand and gauge strings did you use on the Loar lh600? mine had 13 Dadarrio 80/20s, not sounding amazing, like the way yours sound.
Dynamite demo Matt....there's a really nice 60s Kay at McCabe's in Santa Monica with what looks like a new Fingerboard and frets for $800.
Thanks and congrats on your quality acquisition .I just bought an lh350 and having a ball. The cheaper instruments don't do justice to your playing
Good review. Rebuilding a late 50's Kay acoustic right now : -)
hey which one do u think would be better agile or loar lh 350...both have solid spruce top
very informative thanks
really nice review Mr. Beaumont.... ;) am not in the jazzguitar.be forum but whenver i have doubts i consider ur suggestions....i was thinking of buying an epiphone joe pass emperor II but now i changed my mind...the loar is an ausumn instrument to play with
regards from india
Mr. Matz just curious have you had occasion to play the Eastman AR370? If so what were your impressions?
Nice playing.
If you are considering these, you should note that the Loar is designed to be an acoustic guitar and the others are designed to be primarily electric. The Loar, with all solid woods, has much better acoustic volume and tone; if you put a pickup on it, you might be fine in low-volume situations, but it would in general be much more prone to feedback than the other two. This is why Gibson went with laminates in its electric jazz boxes - to minimize feedback.
David Rothberg , definitely, and I mention this.
This video is weird, the way it took off. It was intended for one person on the jazzguitar.be forum who wanted to hear what all three guitars sounded like unplugged.
@@jeffreymatz Jeffrey, just watched this. Good stuff. Any opinion on the Epiphone archtop masterbilt?
Nice single notes too
Thanks for putting video together. I bought the Lohr and had it a week before noticing poor craftmanship in the build. It felt good in my hands but didn't know it was made in China. I bought it in a boutique store. I returned it and later opted for the Godin. Canadian made, canadian materials and very well built. Accoustically quieter than the Lohr but I beleived it sounded less tinny accoustically. I have the Kingpin with one P90 and don't use it accoustically anyway. I have a 1948 Gibson ES 300 archtop electric which sounds even better but I am quite happy to use the sound of the Godin in my practices. It is 1/3 the weight of the Gibson and obviously cheaper. I'm glad I made the switch and proud to have bought north american for nearly the same price as the offshore Lohr.
i just enjoyed your playing!!! what do you think of the eastman ar371?
You know, I only have seen one in purpose...it was a terrible guitar, but I'm figuring that was an anomaly...generally I've been very impressed with Eastman's guitars.
Nice comparison. Loar for me!
Tasty!
Damn, that first thing you played on the Loar sounded Ralph Towner, or John Abercrombie, something like that.
i want lessons from you!! lol
Yeah, this was made specifically for a person who wanted to hear the three...lots more vids out there of me playing...check em out if you like...
Hi,
thank you for great review. recently I had a chance to try Loar - two different LH-600 and I was surprised to find they were not really well-built, frets needed correction and made buzzing, glue here and there. Though it was loud and to me even to bright.
I heard very good reviews about it. Is it possible that teh quality fell down?
Godin for example sounded much lower, but much more balanced and very well built.
I am with you 100% Yury. Although the Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin is always referred to an entry level arch top, I have found this is purely because of the superb value price point. Robert Godin's objective was to make an affordable arch top guitar without sacrificing the build quality. I believe he succeeded in his quest. The Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin is a beautifully built and balanced instrument. It is extremely versatile and lends itself perfectly to alt. Country as well as jazz and is a great guitar for the touring singer songwriter as it is extremely light ( the Tric Case by Godin is amazing - it is ridiculously light yet quite sturdy so carrying the guitar about is a breeze ) Godin are a wonderful company and their range of guitars is superb.
Would you say that the volume and projection of The Loar compare to a classical acoustic guitar? I play classical guitar and I'm thinking of buying The Loar for playing Jazz acoustically, without amplification, like in a classical recital. However, there are no stores near where I'm living for me to play the guitar and se if it I will like it. Thanks for the video and congrats on your playing :D
I'd say it's a good deal louder than a concert classical, although loudness and the way sound projects and carries is a different thing. But I'd say, if it were going to be a quiet, recital like atmosphere, in a room with good acoustics, the Loar would deliver.
+jeffreymatz I should also add, significantly louder specifically if played with a plectrum.
I have both Loar, Godin, Adam Black, and Gretsch all relatively cheap arch-tops. The Loar is definitely the loudest, but must be played with a bone or ebony plectrum to get the best from it. I use silk and steel on all four for playability although Phos would be louder. For ease of playing although the quietest is the Godin, in some ways it has the most sophisticated build too, the only one of the four that actually cantilevers the finger-board over the body, the others being mostly blocked in. The Loar is the only one I think with cellular finish which is proper but which damages really easily. The Godin and Gretsch have a matt finish which never looks right to me. Adam Black has a good shine but is just about near to a flat-top in design. All of them are worth the asking price, but if I had to keep one it would be the Godin simply because of ease of playing. N.B. All of these guitars can only sustain a low action and maintain near intonation by having the bridge at a rather canted angle, that's the trade-off.
Jonah, I did not think overall the quality on my loar was great, but with a little work I like the sound...the factory strings were terrible...80/20's...very tinny and harsh. The guitar needed significant nut work and a bit of fretwork. The Godin sounds nice here but really doesn't have enough acoustic volume for any practical applications...it's affine electric guitar though. My pick as the best for a budget arch top.
how can I find the second guitar online?
Probably have to go ebay, they were made for about 5 years in the late 50's early 60's.
Theres certainly a lot of other choices out there for a big acoustic archtop...this video was originally made specifically for someone who wanted to hear all 3, not really as a "review."
Good morning sir, do you find that the lack of a cutaway on the Godin severely limits the playabiity of the instrument?
JJ...I was thinking about it a bit the other day...I don't find it particularly limiting, but I see how some people could...If that makes any sense. I actually really like a non cutaway archtop...but if I look at my playing style, because I do a lot of solo stuff, I tend to stay in the lower/middle register of the guitar where chords sound a little sweeter and less pinky to my ears anyway...
jeffreymatz
If had your jazz chops I'm sure i could make anything sound good. I'm a converted shred/metal guitarist looking to get into solo jazz guitar. Any suggestions for a self taught musician with basic harmony knowledge?
I am not sure if you mentioned the name of the third guitar? Did I miss it?
Loar LH-600
nice to have a guitar demo by someone who can really play, not some rock guy playing a few 'jazzy' 9th chords ... that loar sounds great and the old Kay is nice too... too bad you didn;t show us what they look like
ed cherry , thank you! (I also really dig your playing)
This strange little video took off...it was actually made for one person, who wanted to hear all three guitars back to back.
can you tell what type and brand of strings you use on the loar 600 I have the same instrument ,but yours sounds more deeper Plus you play much better Thanks
I believe I had John Pearse 80/20 bronze on there.
thank you so much for replying Will try
+rumnapest
80/20's are really bright for the first few hours of play, but they mellow out quicker than phosphor bronze...so if you try them, give them a few days and plenty of play.
not sure what gauge should I pick ,they come different sizes
+rumnapest
I like .12's on my guitars, for the most part.
Yeah, I'm gonna use that in most of my future insults. LOL!
what kind of string do you use on your archtop ?
Currently, I use Martin Monel roundwounds on the Godin and Chromes flatwounds on my Heritage, which is not in this video.
The Kay has D'Addairo 80/20's on it now, I've been using it as acoustic only. I have since sold the Loar, as the V shape neck ended up causing pain in my left hand.
Thanks!
Love the Loar.
MuzikPlus for the $, there's literally nothing else like them.
Just wish they did the non-cutaway all acoustic without that hard V neck. In the end, it just became painful for me to play.
jeffreymatz Yes, the V-neck takes getting used to. Luckily, almost by chance, the flat top guitar I’ve been playing for years has a V-neck… So it doesn’t feel that strange to me anymore.
MuzikPlus it's funny, I actually really like a soft V neck...but the Loar's was too pronounced for me.
If I had kept it as a "rhythm guitar" and played with my thumb over the neck a lot I don't think it would have bothered me...but the guitar sounded so good in the end I didn't want to keep it as a rhythm only guitar...
Did I miss something but what the hell were the three guitars?
Godin Kingpin, Kay "Master Cutaway," Loar 600.
Would love to jam with you, great playin
Where are you located?
Dude you do such a good job that's a pity the cam mic quality is so low. I hope you find decent equipment to make great reviews as you do
The first two guitars I think you played had similar strings but the last one, The Loar were not the flat round, I know not a scientific but it would have given something to judge, even just newer strings makes difference. I really admire your jazz playing ability and the first two comparisons, where in my book, the best honest Ive seen, but when you did the Loar, it seemed to me you were plugging guitars for them? So Im a little suspicious, that they gave you a free guitar.
Well, I can assure you it's no plug, and that I didn't recieve the guitar for free.
I've actually since sold it, as much as i liked the sound i found the necj uncomfirtable to play for extended periods if time.
Generally, I tell folks that the first guitar, the Godin, is the best budget minded "jazz guitar" out there.
My main guitar has become a Heritage 575.
Thanks for the nice compliments on my playing!
I think I'd rather hear you on some actual videos made for entertainment. I don't care what the guitar costs, what make it is. I worry about how it sounds, and how it's played. I can always check out these guitars in my local store, even if I can't do much about the standard of my playing.I'd very much like to hear you play something right through! I'll check out your channel then!.
Thanks for this. JW in UK
You would sound good with a pie pan--a broomstick---and 6 lengths of household twine----I could hate you---peace !
0:54 name of the song?
Someday My Prince Will Come, from Sleeping Beauty/Miles
jeffreymatz thanks a lot man!
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pronounced "go-DANN" or maybe "guh-DANN"
Nice guitars. Comparison, really? Different strings, different compounds, different windings, different gauges... I don't get it!
tomtbon, this video was originally made for a member on the jazzguitar.be forum who simply wanted to hear what these guitars sounded like. Not a comparison, just a demonstration.
vvvv Thats not creepy at all O___o
Fruit cake exhibitionist I will not allow you peace for calling the Loar LH600 archtop cheap it is selling for $1199 and I know there are guitars selling for more but it ain't cheap considering it is all made in China for slave wages it is very expensive w high profit ratio
Hey the video sucks. Another video will be appreciated and it could be better to play more music than talk all the time. Still don't know the names of the guitars played except the first one.
Hey, the video was made for one person on an online forum like 8 years ago. It was never intended to have 1000's of views, but here we are. I'm much better looking now, too.
The guitars are a Godin Kingpin, a early 60's Kay "master cutaway," and a Loar LH-600.
This is no scientific test, it's literally just a video I made for someone who wanted to hear all 3 of my guitars.