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I think the DJr would be ideal for a travel guitar; good tone, well built and obviously short scale. And yes, the all solid DJr has opened up really well over the time I've had mine. I haven't tried any of the LX series but have heard positive things about them. Thanks for watching.

@@FishTillYouDrop You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Hope you found it useful. Two years on from buying it, it’s become the guitar I play the most; good tone and it’s so comfortable to play.

Yeah, a slightly thicker neck would suit my preferences as would a marginally wider nut. For the money it's very hard to beat though. I can't say I've played the 830 models much, but I think for a beginner's guitar which you can grow into and keep for a reasonable amount of time, you can't go wrong with the various FG/FS 800-850 models.

@@scoggers1628 yes an ideal choice for beginners but I have been playing for years and own several high end guitars but these FS/FG models are enjoyable to play even for more experienced players - nothing to sneeze at for any guitar player

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@@joepal843 I think the E6OM would fit the bill. Something else to consider in the price range would be the Yamaha LS16, which has similar specs, and is available with either rosewood or mahogany back and sides.

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Thanks for watching, Ken. I would imagine that the action will vary a little between retailers, but the two I tried when I bought mine both had low action.

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Cheers. Thanks for listening.

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Thank you and thanks for listening.

Nice. Glad you're happy with your new guitar. They're very comfortable and have a well rounded sound for their size.

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Hi. Thanks for watching and commenting. Although I bought mine in early 2020 it’s still one of the original runs of DJr.e’s, rather than the DJr.-10s, which have a thinner body. Having played a few GS Minis I don’t get why everybody raves about them, for me they’re so small as to feel like a toy and have almost no bottom end. Any way, glad to hear you’re enjoying your Martin DJr.

Thanks for watching and good to hear you're enjoying your Yamaha.

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Thanks for watching. They're worth getting your hands on one, that's for sure.

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Definite improvement on the last video. Really nice to hear. 🙂

Ta very much. Thanks again for the lesson, they've been great.

I'm glad I bought it. It's well made, has good tone and is very good value for the money. Is it a great guitar? For the price, absolutely, but it's not going to compete in terms of quality compared to high-end guitars costing thousands of dollars. For someone on a small budget or for any beginner, it is worth buying.

@@scoggers1628 Is the sound too bright?

@@user-tx1dh3fn6l That's a matter of taste, but a couple of things to note. First, this video was recorded just with my phone, no external mic, so the sound quality isn't that good. Second, depending on your taste it's worth while trying out different brands of strings. As you probably know Elixir strings are typically very bright sounding, which I believe is that this guitar was shipped with. I've since changed the strings to D'Addario Nickel Bronze strings which are much warmer in tone and I definitely prefer them.

Well, they're different shaped and sized guitars so there's no clear answer to that. Their build quality and materials are the same, so it's more useful to consider; better for what (finger style, strumming, flatpicking, all-rounder etc.) and better for who, which depends on the skill and size of the player and what they intend to use it for.

1 3/4" nut and 24" scale length.

@@scoggers1628 thank you for that information, I really appreciate it.

You're welcome.@@michaeleggleston4737

Glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching.

Thankyou for the wonderful lesson

Have you tried playing both of the models? We often have preconceptions about guitars but these can and often are changed when we get our hands on them. I haven't played an LX1 but I certainly know that the Djr is a good fit for me.

100% Get the dread, I have the original one The lx will sound like a tin can you will regret it for sure

Hi. No, I haven't had the chance to try any of the models from the red series. If it's within your budget and you like them more, sure, go for the higher-end model. For me, I couldn't be happier with the Yellow, it plays and sounds heavenly.

When it comes to wood grades I seem to read it's mainly about wood easthetics. All other cosmetics are also just that: cosmetics. Same body shape and same wood, I'm sure the yellow sounds very similar to a red series BUT... The red series top and back get voiced, where the yellow only gets it's top voiced. That might make a difference. I'll be playing both in a day or 2 and then I'll know for sure.

Cool. Let me know what you decide after testing them both. @@vyvynylification

The Djr is really good isn't it? For me, it strikes the perfect balance between comfort, tone and volume. Thanks for watching and commenting.

​@@scoggers1628 I do wish I had the original like yours. I think yours has a little more depth than mine due to the deeper body. Still love mine though.

I think I bought mine just as the new models, the Djr-10s were being phased in. I haven't played any of the newer versions though.@@alann5003

It was Mad World by Tears for Fears. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching. Glad you found it useful.

Glad you're pleased with your new guitar. Have fun and thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching.

Well, the FG830 has rosewood back and sides rather than mahogany like the Cort Gold D6, so the tone's rather different. Considering the specs; particularly the bone nut and saddle, torrified top and ebony bridge pins, you're getting better quality materials on the Cort, but there is not a huge difference in quality between it and an FG830. Both are good value for the money; if you can get your hands on each model try them our and see which you prefer.

And I believe the Fg830 is laminated back and sides.. OK Ibanez ND Yamaha are masters of Laminates.. And the heat treated top on Cort will be better strait out of the box.

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Cheers, man.

You can't go wrong with Neil Young, he's a great songwriter and a very distinctive guitarist. Thanks for watching.

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Thanks for watching and commenting, Andy, glad you found it helpful. I think in terms of tonal profile it's very similar to a normal sized dreadnought; there's good balance across the EQ, it's just not as loud. In comparison most other travel sized guitars I've played sound thin and have very little bass. Yep, the nut width certainly helps with its playability and accommodates fingerpicking quite well. It depends on your preferences and what tone you're looking for, but I use D'Addario Nickel Bronze light strings on this guitar; good quality, well priced and they have a lovely warm tone. Anyways, hope you enjoy your new guitar.

Thanks very much. For sure, it's a great style of music and well suited to stand alone without a whole band.