Which Travel Guitar to Choose? Donner Hush-X vs Hush-I (Honest Review)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 26. 01. 2024
- These are what I consider the two best travel guitars on the market today (based on value for money): the Hush-X and the Hush-I Travel guitar. I decided to buy and try both of them to be able to decide which one to keep.
Hush-X Travel Guitar đ geni.us/AgJB (Amazon Affiliate Link)
Hush-I Travel Guitar đ geni.us/sDROAk (Amazon Affiliate Link)
As youâll notice from the video, Iâm not a very experienced electric guitar player, so I canât show off by shredding, and I donât talk much about the specs of the guitars, like pickups or volume and tone controls. I only talk about the stuff that I know, but I hope that youâll still find it helpful to be able to choose a travel guitar.
To find their current price and more info you can visit: đ geni.us/AgJB (Hush-X) and đ geni.us/sDROAk (Hush-I)
(Amazon Affiliate Links).
Of all the reviews Iâve seen yours is the only one that showed the action, which is something to me that is important. Thank you.
This is why I have a solid distrust for all those other CZcams âinfluencersâ that get paid by the companies of the products they review. I was skeptical about why none of them actually showed the action in their reviews. Most didnât even talk about it. Thank you again for a thorough and honest review.
Thank you @MarcGaerlan, I had that same issue with all the other reviews, thatâs why I decided to do my own :). Iâm glad it was helpful.
The only useful review for a prospective buyer. I especially appreciates the demonstration of how it hangs on your body when played.
Thank you. Glad to hear that
This was such a good review, giving the real experience of playing both guitars, some really good insights into both. Probably the best guitar review I've seen, thanks!
Thank you, happy to hear youâve found it helpful.
thank you man very much i was hasitatated about what to choose but now you dispelled my doubts
first good (honest) review on this model. I really appreciate it. Cheers
Glad it was helpful!
Great review, thanks. You answered all my quesions that I couldn't get answers to on the Donner website or its reviews, and more. I guess I wouldnt need the cable when travelling with the Hush-X so that would drop a bit of weight.
Awesome review. Thanks
I'm still skeptical about these guitars especially when it comes to body balancing, and changing of guitar strings and how they hold. But your review has some of the answers I was seeking and probably help me decide which guitar I want. Thanks for the great review and sharing your first hand experience.
Great review -- useful & insightful. Thaniks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your review and showing me some stuff! Love the X, so I chose that one! So putting the battery in is our on/off button lol? Still checking out everything.
Very good review. Thank you very much
the hush i pro is coming, I hope you will review it too! from initial look, seems like they addressed some of your concerns
Thank you! Most helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
I just got mine and the strings were trash and the action was just thrown together crooked. Took me almost two hours to fix it and get it tuned and playable. Looked up customer service number and itâs shut down until May 1st đ. Kind of a joke but atleast mine plays now.
How did you find the string changing system btw?
Thank you! Really helpful đ
Glad it was helpful!
Great review - thanks. Is the ergonomic issue the same for both guitars?
Yes, it is!
Hello wich string you think is better for hush-x?
How's life with the hush-x?
If I get one it will be to modify. Think first would be moving strap buttons a bit. Wish the steinberger was as thin like this, available in a burst or wood tone, or that the x had a tremolo. There are some Chinese headless guitar tremolos online, guess I'll figure out if it's possible with fit
first. String spacing etc.
Sounds like a nice project. Maybe you can make a video when you are done ;)
Thanks for the video!
You really cannot tune to D the default string? It's so weird.
So, when you change the string and tune in to D can you tune it back to E again?
After changing the string the problem was fixed. So yes you can tune it anyway you want as in a regular guitar. You need to get use the tuning system. If the slot is not placed properly you might not have enough space to change the tuning later on.
Watch the section where I change the string again and youâll understand. Also I suggest you watch this video czcams.com/video/jUF1FIr-R7c/video.htmlsi=hgHChYYNuLZregqZ
Great job on the review--5 stars! Helped me decide to buy the Hush-X.
Happy to hear it helped you make a decision đ and thanks for the positive feedback đ
how do you like it so far?
@@thiagoguerijust grabbed mine this week. Been playing for 3 years at the intermediate (crossing into advanced) level and itâs very convenient. Sounds pretty nice plugged in raw. And the earphones were an amazing addition to the gig bag set. My biggest issue is the action fresh out the box. It makes playing uncomfortable. But Iâm taking it to my local luthier rn
Is there any way to change the action (string height) of the Hush-X?
Yes, you can easily adjust it with the truss rode and also for each individual string by adjusting the action-adjustment screws at the bridge.
Thanks for your review! Honest and unbiased .Iâm in the same boat deciding between the two ( Iâm not sure my wife would like me buying the two to decide) lol.. I am glad you strummed them unplugged..just to get an idea of the natural sound.
The high action on the hush 1 is something Iâve read about and the brackets on the donner hush x are certainly better..Iâm leaning towards the hush x.. going to see if thereâs any deals.
If you would like the Hush I would suggest waiting for some time. There is a new version coming up which have the same system for the stand as in the Hush X, but you might need to wait at least six months or perhaps even a year. Thatâs how much I waited for the Hush X once it was first announced.
Oh and btw, if you are in the US check Wallmart online. Last time I checked they had some good prices.
Namm 2024, but they havenât announced anything yet. It might take another six months at least.
I have an email into Donner regarding the I-pro. Nothing back. @@MarcoPinoGuitar
Hi.Thanks for a very enlightening review. It stands out, especially for dealing with the ergonomics of the guitars.
Since you also have a Stratocaster, maybe I could trouble you to give me some advice?
I went a bit overboard and bought a Fender Player Stratocaster HSH PF TBS for my 8-year-old son.
He's been playing acoustic guitar for a year, and I wanted to inspire him by introducing him to the electric side as well.
I chose that model because of its versatility with the double humbucking pickups, "Modern C"-shaped neck profile, 9.5"-radius fingerboard (?), etc, so that he wouldn't be limited in the future...
I'm not a practicing guitarist myself, but maybe you understand the similarities/differences in the setup compared to the Hush-X?
Well, that kind of backfired, because the Fender is a full-size guitar and weighs in at 3,5 kg.
It was of course a bit big and cumbersome for him to handle and not really inspiring at all.
The body is a bit too high for him and keeps falling forward when he's sitting down. The strap doesn't really help either, unfortunately.
1. Do you believe that we would gain anything by selling the Fender and purchasing the Hush-X?
2. If you think maybe the balance would be a problem, do you believe it's possible to move the front strap to the small free area of the wooden frame on top of the guitar. Or maybe put some kind of clamp on the metal frame? Would the metal frame hold the weight of the guitar? It doesn't seem to be really locked into the body at the front, where you would like to put the front strap.
I studied your sofa comparison and realized that the frame is a lot smaller on the Hush-X.
Even though the Hush-X seems to be positioned a bit higher over the lap, compared to the Fender. ?
I find that the Fender is well balanced, and doesn't fall over forward, if you are an adult that is.
The front strap is positioned centered on the body depth-wise and above the center point height-wise.
The back strap seems to be positioned more or less center, center.
The balance problem with the Hush-X seems to be that the back strap is positioned below the gravitational point, even though it's center depth-wise.
With the front strap positioned on the back, the guitar has no choice but to fall forward.
Sorry for rambling.
You bought your 8-year-old son a Strat! Thatâs awesome! I wouldnât sell it. Your son will grow soon enough, and there are actually plenty of kids playing these guitars. I donât know anything about guitar specs but I donât think you can compare a Fender with a Hush X. Also, maybe your son just doesn't know what he has in his hands. If he would Iâm sure he wouldnât care if it is too big or not ;)
I would suggest you show him videos of kids playing electric guitar on Tik Tok, Instagram or CZcams shorts. Those kids are freaking awesome. Iâm sure that will get him inspired. Also, you can show him some of Fenderâs Fender Signature Sessions videos on CZcams.
Now, to answer your questions:
1. No. I got the Hush X only because I live a nomadic lifestyle. If I had a permanent residence and the budget I would get a Fender or another brand guitar.
2. You mean at the base of the guitar? sort of moving up the strap pin that is at the bottom close to the output jack? I think that could solve the problem of the guitar tilting forward, but not of the neck falling towards the floor. I see no issue with the strap button that is behind the guitar, just behind the end of the fretboard
3. No. The manual also suggests not to carry the guitar from the metal frames. They work great to give support for playing, but they are not meant for carrying the guitar
4. Yes, the frame of the Hush X is definitely smaller than the Strat (thatâs not a Fender though, itâs a cheap Squire). I had another video with the Hush X on top of it but unfortunately didnât have space to include it. Make sure you check the summary of dimensions and weight at the end of the video.
Thanks for your reply.
Well, it's a Mexico-made B-stock, so there are more expensive versions out there for sure, but I realize that's a bit much anyway. To me, it feels perfect. :-))
But I believe he'd be happier with the smaller crazy-looking Hush-x for now.
Maybe the family will rest easier, not risking being accidentally hit in the face with the shorter neck of the Hush-X.
One fear is that he and his brother will assemble, and disassemble it to pieces. :-)
Fender makes a 3/4 size mini Squier Stratocaster. Even that fretboard would be something an 8YO would grow into. Would consider some thinner 8-38's allowing better playability for someone that age.
thanks :)
Welcome!
The wooden body is more suitable for left-handed players, right-handed players might feel comfortable with the body upside down and upside down, as well as the location of the end pins for the strap, the ergonomic design is wrong with this Hush type
Thank you for this video. The balance of this guitar makes it totally unacceptable for me.
Yes, itâs a problem, but based on my research thatâs the same problem with pretty much all travel guitars in this style. When Iâm practicing at home on a chair I use the strap and the stand bars at the same time to try to feel as comfortable as I can.
Maybe flipping the lower stand would solve the inconvenience? : czcams.com/video/jUF1FIr-R7c/video.html
Hmmmm havenât tried that yet.
Thanks for the video. Thatâs a deal breaker for the electric So you are stuck on a single Tuning.
I like to have a tuning range from e standard to C Drop
So itâs the acoustic version Iâll get then.
I was able to fix the tuning issue after changing the string. So no problem to use other tunings now. But not sure how that would affect the action of the strings. There is no way to change the height od the entire bridge as in a regular electric.
Thx but you didn't review the difference in the sound??đ€đœ
Yeah thatâs true, I didnât play the hush I. Oops. Video was already too long and I was getting tired of it. Lol.
@@MarcoPinoGuitar my Husk-X just arrived today. Time to get my learn on.đ€đœ
*promosm* đ
No one cares if you bought it with your own money or if you bought it with Monopoly money. Jesus Christ, get a clue.
I have a question can we play both in hush x like acoustic and electric?
Iâm not sure what you mean. The Hush X works like any standard electric guitar, but itâs more silent when unplugged than a regular electric guitar because the small body. The hush I has a pickup under the bridge which gives it an acoustic sound and the factory strings are acoustic metal strings.