Watch This Before Buying An Acoustic Guitar | Dreadnought VS OM VS Parlor Explained!
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- 🎵Dive into the world of acoustic guitars as we compare three exquisite models from the Bedell Revolution Series: the Dreadnought, OM, and Parlor. 🎶
🌟In this comprehensive comparison video, we explore the unique characteristics and body sizes of each guitar, offering valuable insights to help you choose the perfect instrument for your style of play.
First up, we take a closer look at the Dreadnought. Ideal for strumming and flatpicking, this classic design offers versatility and presence, making it a favorite among many guitarists.
Next, we examine the OM (Orchestra Model). With its slightly smaller body and narrower waist, the OM strikes a perfect balance between comfort and tonal clarity.
Finally, we turn our attention to the Parlor. Perfect for intimate settings and fingerpicking styles, this guitar offers a unique tonal palette with a focus on midrange frequencies.
Serial Numbers: Dread - #3011, OM - #2005, Parlor - #2003
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00:00 - What Are We Comparing?
01:26 - The Specs
03:40 - The Tone Optimization
05:18 - Back To Back Tone Comparisons
09:48 - Pros and Cons Of Each
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A subscriber from Russia here. All three awesome instruments. Even though I am totally a dreadnought guy, I was really impressed with that OM model. Sounds pretty strong and bright at the same time. Didn't know much about Bedell since you won't see these in our country. This guitar builder is impressive and the price is well deserved. Thanks for your demos guys
I like the OM in this comparison. Thanks John and Jeremy
Thank you! Love comparisons and didn't know much about Bedell! Amazing balance in the parlor! Sean
That is one of the best sounding Parlor that I have ever heard! Since my back injury, my OM is my go to all the time, Even at bluegrass jams it will hold its own!!
Those sound truly awesome, each with their own character. No favorite, just top quality tone for chosen application. I wish for one of each! Excellent comparison.
Thanks!
I think this more of a testament of how well John can pull tone out of any guitar. I did recently buy an Atkin OM. I was afraid I wouldn’t play it much because I’ve only played dreadnoughts. It’s all I play around the house. I’d take it to any jam and it would compete with any dreadnought. I love this OM.
I've played all models. I always love dreadnought. Especially when playing bluegrass
It kind of depends on how you plan to use it. Horses for courses and guitars for bars. It would be interesting to hear another version of this with a different brand, and different players. Everyone plays anyone?
Great video, I’ve been looking for an OM, but would like to find a used one in good condition, not worried about a few dings.
The OM was my favorite, but this demo made me really want that parlor because I have 3 OMs already.
Very nice video. Definitely liked the sound of the parlor. What model of Eastman parlor does Jeremy own that he said he liked?
Jeremy has an E20P but it was a limited run model with an old-growth Adirondack spruce top. Eastman supplied some old-growth Adirondack but the slabs were only big enough to make a Parlor so they went with it and made a limited batch. We should totally show it off in a future vid!
To my ears, they all sounded incredible - and I'm hip to your take on the usefulness of each of them with regard to one's own style, technique, aesthetics, etc. I have flamenco and Macaferri style gypsy jazz guitars besides the niche of instruments that you purvey....all do their own thing. That being said, the Dreadnought made me sit up and pay attention. I'll be trying to figure out how I'll pay for one. Cheers!
On second listening, the OM was the prize. The Parlor was WAY doable too.
I can't believe it! This is the most best favorite video of Jeremy's even more than the last most best favorite video of Jeremy's! But seriously, you guys do the best work in informing us about the high quality guitars out there. Thanks! I wish I could afford to buy something from you. I'll keep watching because I always learn so much. ALSO: what do you think about using non-slotted pins and sawing tiny grooves in the bridge for the strings to slide down in. This supposedly allows for the ball end to obtain more resonance on the bridge platform in the interior of the body. I saw this recommendation from Driftwood guitars as a means to increasing tone and volume. Should I do this to my new Taylor 424CE?
In our experience this a small change/modification that won't really make a dramatic change. We've personally never felt the need to try it, but it doesn't hurt anything if you feel like trying it!
I appreciate your response. I don't think I want to permanently transition my Taylor. Thanks!
I always thought I’d like a parlor guitar until I heard the OM. Time to purchase another Eastman. Thanks for a great comparison.
Great demo. I think they fit best finger picking as you implied. Thanks for coming all the way in on Taylor Swift Sunday ! Go Swifties !!!!
All three of them sound great! The dreadnought has more volume and a bit more bass presence but not booming. The OM seems more balanced bass to treble. The parlor is also very balanced for such a small instrument just a bit quieter volume. Thanks for the comparison. Don't think you can go wrong with any of them.
These are all fantastic instruments ; it's just personal preference. I wish the depth of dread tone was able to be found in an OM but it's physics that rules.
Super good format for comparison with short snippets on each and your micing technique means the sound is great.
You deserve to do well.
Cheers, Ross
Thanks so much for the feedback!
The OM really stands out for the sound and punchy ness of in your face style picking. I love the Parlor for it's size and finger picking style 😜🤪😁😜. The Dread has the upper level of sound for Bluegrass style. They are all great. Thanks for the Demo Guy's you knocked it out of the park.
Thanks for sharing and for the feedback! 😄
I’ll take all 3 of those bedels
First like and first comment. Great content guys. Watching videos waiting for Taylor’s boyfriend to play some football.
We feel that right about now 😂. Thanks for watching!
They look like a copy of the Alvarez Larriette series. They sound amazing.
Can you speak on the playability between a full-size guitar versus a travel/parlor? I keep hearing that you are quite limited if you were to go for a smaller guitar, but I’m not sure what they mean by that. Is it the sounds they are talking about? If so, I don’t really mind because I love the sound of a travel size/parlor. Am I able to do everything on a smaller guitar as I would on the Full guitar? I want to choose a guitar that I can grow with and do techniques and tricks as I progress.
I love these guitars. Too pricey for me but I love them. I’m a finger picker and although I own each body type. A well made small body guitar is impressive. I own two Breedlove Legacy models and love what they do with cocobolo. I wonder how similar the builds are since I believe Bedell still owns Breedlove?
Thank you for your videos. Great stuff
We would say they are definitely at the same level of high quality building, the two brands are just after a much different sound, Bedell being more traditional and Breedlove a bit more modern.
ALL three sound great. Maybe it's just the video, but the parlor sounds better/bigger than the OM...to my ears.
These are the first KOA guitars that I loved the sound of.
They are actually Cocobolo, which is more related to Rosewood.
I have always been a dreadnought player and OM and parlor seemed like toys. The OM was quacky sounding compared to the other two. I was really impressed with how big the parlor sounded.
that OM is so balanced (duh) and perfect .. .
All three sound great, but I've found that while I like the sound of other people playing OM and OO guitars, I don't like how I sound playing them. It's probably a by-product of learning on a dreadnought & everything since is compared to that.
hey guys! (a bit off topic but just wanted some expert opinion on a urgent matter as usual)
(i dont know why but this comment veered of like one of those trains in those superman comics... im keeping it aaaaall in.)
so, i opted for a fg820 yamaha for the durability and price (i figured there was no use getting a completely solid and expensive guitar right now if i cant take it with me to some extremely cruel weather conditions for a guitar... ill do that later on in life when i can take proper care of such a beautiful and delicate piece of wood😅) im in love with the thing, best budget guitar bla bla bla ok, everything is great, i love the tone the look the feel... really great overall... i only have one issue... the volume... its great for when im just sitting somewhere playing to myself, but as soon as i try to play with my music buddies im just not heard... is that to be expected from a budget guitar like this is? or could it just be up to something like a set up (which i have yet to send it too...) or maybe switching to bone nut and saddle and bridge pins? or maybe try going even thicker then ej17 phosphor bronze strings...? its just weird for me becouse i just switched from a nasty grand auditorium with a cutaway and laminate mahogany top and just from what i can tell no good qualities but the fact it has six strings... and say what ya will about the nasty tone, the 0 resonance and the nasty playability... it was at least able to cut through pretty decently in my band setting... i just expected that when i switched to the dreadnought... which was meant to be loud... id get loud...
now in any case, if somone else reads my comment i want to make clear, that the fg820 is a great guitar!!! and you probably wont be needing to fight with monsters of a band like mine in your first year... (especially new players) the fg820 is i think an amazing option that wont break your poor exuse of a bank😂 dont get anything else for less becouse you will have to throw it out along with your hopes and dreams of having a fun time learning an instrument! as house of the rising sun once said "mothers, tell your children not to do what i have done" dont go ultra cheap on your first guitar!!! go affordable.
memories
i guess the comment was too long so it cut me off...
here's the rest:
go affordable!!! there is a thin line (id say around the 50 bucks) between a nasty guitar that will ruin the whole learning experience for you and last maximum two years with duct tape, and a guitar that can last a lifetime, and be a joy to play and hear. get yourself a yamaha fg820/30. no other company is even competing with yamaha at the 200 to 300 dollar range. dont go for martins and taylors and fenders and takamines and guilds, their not as good at this price range. they have their spots in their respective price markets.
also: KEEP YOUR FILTHY BUDGET BEGINNER HANDS OUTTA THE VINTAGE MARKET!!! A 18TH CENTURAY NEW CONDITION MARTIN GUITAR FOR 200 BUCKS ISNT A BARGAIN!!! ITS A TALIBAN AMBUSH!!! GET OUTA THERE!!!
From my limited experience, a good luthier and can inspect your guitar, chat with you about your playing style, and make solid recommendations. These may include leveling frets, conditioning the fretboard, as well as a cost effective choice of nut, saddle, pins, and strings. This can add 20-30% to your enjoyment of the instrument. To me, this is the best idea for any guitar at any price. As for strings, it’s inexpensive to switch out different types from different manufacturers to find a match that pleases your hands and ears. Recently, I’m getting to love the Martin Flex Core Tommy Emmanuels that run around a budget conscious $8 a set.
I have purchased & donated Yamaha FG830's and FSX 830's for a school auction. I go and find the best sounding one (to me) in the store. Then I have their tech do a setup and intonation (additional charge) before donating. Some laminate backs do not project as well as others. My grandchildren got either Taylor, Guild or Eastman, or PRS SE20 guitars for their start.
In our opinion, you can do some modifications to help change volume a little bit but the volume that you have is pretty much what it will be at. When looking at more budget options, manufacturers aren't really taking the time to voice each model uniquely like they would a more expensive model, so it can be hard to find one with a lot of volume.
Guitars have always been a quiet instrument, John mentioned that he remembers getting buried in jams back in the day. But now of course instruments have gotten so much better at giving you more for less money.
Overall you can make changes like you mentioned, except for the strings (mediums should be the heaviest that guitar can handle for the best tone), but just know that those changes won't cause a dramatic difference in volume. Hope this helps!
@@AcousticShoppealas... there is a price to playing acoustic😔 well, i guess naturally that means i have to get more guitars!
OM is the one for me.
I am a Dread guy!
I would not turn either down but the dred for me.
One of each…….? :)
The OM is really singing
KC!!!!!!
I perfer the OM.
I picked a bad time economically to decide to buy a lifetime guitar.
Dreadnought is the only guitar. There others are lacking.
I used to think the same but bought a cheap OM Çrafter (SAT-250VS) and put 12s on it (Elixir) on it and it is definitely not lacking ! Balanced and easy to play.
If masks are required to work the back and sides does that bare wood inside cause an allergic reaction to a player?
I think the danger would be breathing in the dust while building the guitar.