After watching several videos and hearing each option, I'm not sold on it, but I guess some musicians may find this useful. I'll stick to a standard Strat and my Martin D-16 for acoustic.
Great job on this demo Chris. I like Fender. This gem has a lot of sound options and would be a great travel /gig guitar as this is all you would need for different songs/genres . Seems a bit pricey, and not sure if I like the looks, would like to try one in person.
This is a great guitar. Lots of sonic options and they all have very balanced output across the fingerboard. My guitar is a 2016 Taylor 414ce-R which, this year, is really opening up. It sounds great!
I got mine from my younger brother who got a better one, and now I'm trying to play songs so I can sing them while flying my plane (Piper Turbo Aztec E if you're wondering), kids in the back going home for the holidays. It's gonna be fun.
Looks and sounds great! Think I prefer the tele model. Yes a little expensive but craftsmanship and sound are worth it. Maybe not for everybody. But nothing is for everybody, lol.
I can see using this for several applications. Too many people shitting all over this concept. It reminds me of when the Glock pistol first came out in the mid 80s. Do you realize how many people said they would never carry a plastic gun now it’s probably the most recognizable popular gun in the world....lol
Thanks Chris, love you videos. You helped me decide on picking up a guitar. Going with the Yamaha FSX830C for my 1st one. Looks like the smaller body may help for starters like me.
I like it.😁 I was hoping it would sound better than the telecaster...but I am not sure that it does. I am a strat kind of guy, I just love the things..so I guess I will go with this one. Was looking for a good acustic anyway...and a good one, Taylor, Martin, etc..will cost all of this one, plus some. For what I have been looking at anyway. Thanks bro! Great video, as ALWAYS! Peace!
To really judge the sound fairly, I'd need to hear it in person, thru an acoustic amp. In this setting, I don't find it very impressive. Great demo though!
Wow It’s incredible idea Thank you for This video but a question: do you try This guitar maybe with a overdrive in clean electric sound? What do you think? Do you use an amplifier for electric guitar or you have two output: one for piezo and one for electric sound?(i think you have a magnetic pick up) Let me know please
Would this be susceptible to feedback when playing in a band? I ask because I have to put a sound hole cover in my Martin with a Fishman aura pickup. But I love this versatility.
1. Quiet, it’s like a hollowbody electric maybe a bit louder 2. It’s got 11s on it, way more strat feeling than acoustic feeling. Not worth 2k from my experience playing this at a guitar center.
Hi great demo man. I am not guitar player so Im really confused by the fact that (on a right handed players instrument) the 1st fret is the furthest to the left while the 1st position on the switch blade is the furthest to the right. Why is that?
Taylor T3 or T5 or Acoustasonic or Martin SC-13E? That is the question for me. I get the versatility factor. But if you could only buy one, preferences?
Cool... but not for me...I will stick with my Stratocaster for electric and my Martin ooo-15m for acoustic...thanks for reviewing this for us though brother 🤘🎸
It’s all a matter of personal preference. I owned a t5z and ended up returning it. Oddly enough, the electric tones sounded pretty decent, but the acoustic tones were few and meh at best. Also, the same designer for the t5’s has designed these guitars for fender. It seems that Taylor tried to place an emphasis on the electric sounds, while fender is placing an emphasis on the acoustics, but also with very useable electric tones. He has most likely learned from his mistakes on the Taylor series and corrected them on these guitars.
The electric sound isn’t supposed to be played through an electric amp 🤦 it’s already got amp simulation on the electric sound. It’s designed to be played through an acoustic amp or D.I’d
Same company that thought stratacoistics were cool too. Ok, nice Novelty, but kinda falls short on both sides. Too topped by the fact that it's frequently posted in ugy guitars groups, and the price, just buy a nice acoustic and a strat..
Does anyone have an opinion on Artist Guitars, looking at buying one but haven't heard of them before and am on a tight budget, if someone could help me out that would be great.
I have never heard of that company before. Are you looking to purchase an acoustic or electric guitar? My suggestion to you if you’re on a budget is the purchase a Yamaha for the money you can’t beat them for electric or acoustic
I like this idea, but $2000 is too much for this. Hard to believe you guys can’t keep them in stock. My local GC always has them hanging on the wall and they told me they don’t sell a lot of them. I just checked Reverb and there’s over 400 currently available there, including 78 of the new Strat model.
These demos range from "well, it's umm...different", to attempts to convince viewers there's great variety to it's dried out rubberband tonal range.....to the most diplomatic apologies. I disagree with our humble host, it sounds most like a used 100 buck Ovation Applause, but at 20 times the cost. What music store would want stock that doesn't sell itself easily enough?
I am sorry for my opinion, but the guitar needs better aesthetics. Cover the small strange looking sound hole. Keep it a pure modeling guitar without the sound hole or make the hole proportional to the body. It does sound pretty good and I see where the the flexibility comes in to play. Good video as are all of your videos. Thanks!!!!!!
Sorry, but I just don't get who these would appeal to. The pickup seems like an afterthought to me. What's the point of calling it a Strat with a single pickup (in the bridge position, which most Strat players rarely use anyway) if you can't actually get Strat sounds out of it? (No 2nd position quack, no neck position, etc). It's a Strat in body shape only. They're also very expensive. And if it's all about versatility, there are other options out there that have been around for years that are vastly more versatile than this: A Variax, a 13 pin to midi guitar, or even fit a Roland GK PUP to your favorite Strat, etc.
$2000 for the ugliest looking guitar ever by Fender! Nah, I'll stick to my strat, Tele and Taylor acoustic. No such thing as a jack of all trades. Please don't send them over the pond
I once knew of a Mexican/Italian restaurant in Seattle... and after trying it, I concluded that it meant they were pretty bad at both types of food. I kind of feel that same way about this guitar: It's not really good at being an acoustic or an electric guitar. I think it sounds like sh*t.
It sounds just like an inexpensive small body guitar with an under saddle transducer, except for the wimpy-ish electric sounds it perports to emulate like a few real electric guitars. 2 grand is extremely wishful thinking. You are a true gear pimp to say that it is a fantastic guitar and rivals a Telecaster. I don't think that I will be watching any more of your reviews. Sorry.
After watching several videos and hearing each option, I'm not sold on it, but I guess some musicians may find this useful. I'll stick to a standard Strat and my Martin D-16 for acoustic.
Great overview.. thanks! Picked one of those up on sale for 1600 bucks. Love the versatility. Use it for everything these days.
Just purchased this guitar and haven't been able to put it down. The different tones and sounds seem to be infinite
This was a great review and played a big role in my decision to getting one. Thank you
Great job on this demo Chris. I like Fender. This gem has a lot of sound options and would be a great travel /gig guitar as this is all you would need for different songs/genres . Seems a bit pricey, and not sure if I like the looks, would like to try one in person.
Seems perfect for modern-country artists.
Amazing guitar way more comfortable than a traditional acoustic
This is a great guitar. Lots of sonic options and they all have very balanced output across the fingerboard. My guitar is a 2016 Taylor 414ce-R which, this year, is really opening up. It sounds great!
Thanks for your great, informative video. Just got my new one today and you've been a great aid in helping me understand the settings!
I got mine from my younger brother who got a better one, and now I'm trying to play songs so I can sing them while flying my plane (Piper Turbo Aztec E if you're wondering), kids in the back going home for the holidays. It's gonna be fun.
Looks and sounds great! Think I prefer the tele model. Yes a little expensive but craftsmanship and sound are worth it. Maybe not for everybody. But nothing is for everybody, lol.
I can see using this for several applications. Too many people shitting all over this concept. It reminds me of when the Glock pistol first came out in the mid 80s. Do you realize how many people said they would never carry a plastic gun now it’s probably the most recognizable popular gun in the world....lol
Somebody needs to play all the starway to heaven parts in one take with this guitar
Thanks Chris, love you videos. You helped me decide on picking up a guitar. Going with the Yamaha FSX830C for my 1st one. Looks like the smaller body may help for starters like me.
I like it.😁
I was hoping it would sound better than the telecaster...but I am not sure that it does.
I am a strat kind of guy, I just love the things..so I guess I will go with this one. Was looking for a good acustic anyway...and a good one, Taylor, Martin, etc..will cost all of this one, plus some. For what I have been looking at anyway.
Thanks bro! Great video, as ALWAYS!
Peace!
Great video!
210 shout out!
To really judge the sound fairly, I'd need to hear it in person, thru an acoustic amp. In this setting, I don't find it very impressive. Great demo though!
Listen to Anderton's review and you'll be hooked.....
VERY good review.
Wow It’s incredible idea
Thank you for This video but a question: do you try This guitar maybe with a overdrive in clean electric sound? What do you think? Do you use an amplifier for electric guitar or you have two output: one for piezo and one for electric sound?(i think you have a magnetic pick up)
Let me know please
Would this be susceptible to feedback when playing in a band? I ask because I have to put a sound hole cover in my Martin with a Fishman aura pickup. But I love this versatility.
It's a shame that they don't demo these through acoustic amplifiers .
How do you call it a strat without the neck pickup sounds? Thought the acoustic sounds were garbage. May be better with a PA or great acoustic amp?
Two questions: 1. What does it sound like unplugged? 2. Does the action, neck and strings play and feel just like a Strat?
1. Quiet, it’s like a hollowbody electric maybe a bit louder 2. It’s got 11s on it, way more strat feeling than acoustic feeling. Not worth 2k from my experience playing this at a guitar center.
Hi great demo man. I am not guitar player so Im really confused by the fact that (on a right handed players instrument) the 1st fret is the furthest to the left while the 1st position on the switch blade is the furthest to the right. Why is that?
hey will you be doing a review of the 2021 Jazz master soon, would love to see that as a comparison now it has joined the range?
I'd really like to work with Fender directly to make one exactly how I want it. Basically a Gilmour Strat with a hole and a piezo.
They had some Custom Shop Acoustasonic Telecasters at the NAMM Show so anything is possible.
Taylor T3 or T5 or Acoustasonic or Martin SC-13E? That is the question for me. I get the versatility factor. But if you could only buy one, preferences?
3rd string appears to be wound 'acoustic' type.
Wonder what it sounds like with an un-wound string?
Hello, do you think the acoustasonic is also suitable for funky nile rodgers grooves?
Go to about 5:50 to skip to useful things
Cool... but not for me...I will stick with my Stratocaster for electric and my Martin ooo-15m for acoustic...thanks for reviewing this for us though brother 🤘🎸
How does this compare with the Taylor T5z?
Conrad Halling I prefer Taylor t5
@@estevezhernandez I'd probably prefer the T-5 myself, although I own a T-3 that I don't play often.
It’s all a matter of personal preference. I owned a t5z and ended up returning it. Oddly enough, the electric tones sounded pretty decent, but the acoustic tones were few and meh at best. Also, the same designer for the t5’s has designed these guitars for fender. It seems that Taylor tried to place an emphasis on the electric sounds, while fender is placing an emphasis on the acoustics, but also with very useable electric tones. He has most likely learned from his mistakes on the Taylor series and corrected them on these guitars.
Tele vs Strat video please
What are you're amp settings. I'm not thrilled with the sound. It's to tinny...
$2000.00 US can buy a lot of Squires
What sort of amplifier/s should I use to get the sound like in this video?
The electric sound isn’t supposed to be played through an electric amp 🤦 it’s already got amp simulation on the electric sound. It’s designed to be played through an acoustic amp or D.I’d
Would this be nice thro my Bose P A system direct??
whats the back plate for? there is no trem
What type of amp are you using?
Appears to be a Fender Blues Jr.....
Same company that thought stratacoistics were cool too. Ok, nice Novelty, but kinda falls short on both sides. Too topped by the fact that it's frequently posted in ugy guitars groups, and the price, just buy a nice acoustic and a strat..
Does anyone have an opinion on Artist Guitars, looking at buying one but haven't heard of them before and am on a tight budget, if someone could help me out that would be great.
I have never heard of that company before. Are you looking to purchase an acoustic or electric guitar? My suggestion to you if you’re on a budget is the purchase a Yamaha for the money you can’t beat them for electric or acoustic
Thanks for making want another guitar… 🤪
Tune please
doi put acoustic strings on this or guitar strings????
They appear to be 'Acoustic' guitar strings...
I wonder what it would sound like with 'Electric' guitar strings?
Skip to 3:00 before we start getting to the point. Nice guitar. Not $2k nice.
Does this obsolete the Tele Version?
GuitarOnTheRun no, the Tele continues on. The sounds are different. We will be publishing a comparison as well. - Chris
I like this idea, but $2000 is too much for this. Hard to believe you guys can’t keep them in stock. My local GC always has them hanging on the wall and they told me they don’t sell a lot of them. I just checked Reverb and there’s over 400 currently available there, including 78 of the new Strat model.
These demos range from "well, it's umm...different", to attempts to convince viewers there's great variety to it's dried out rubberband tonal range.....to the most diplomatic apologies. I disagree with our humble host, it sounds most like a used 100 buck Ovation Applause, but at 20 times the cost. What music store would want stock that doesn't sell itself easily enough?
I am sorry for my opinion, but the guitar needs better aesthetics. Cover the small strange looking sound hole. Keep it a pure modeling guitar without the sound hole or make the hole proportional to the body.
It does sound pretty good and I see where the the flexibility comes in to play.
Good video as are all of your videos. Thanks!!!!!!
Leave me out, but I hope others will like it. 🤦♂️
Sorry, but I just don't get who these would appeal to. The pickup seems like an afterthought to me. What's the point of calling it a Strat with a single pickup (in the bridge position, which most Strat players rarely use anyway) if you can't actually get Strat sounds out of it? (No 2nd position quack, no neck position, etc). It's a Strat in body shape only. They're also very expensive. And if it's all about versatility, there are other options out there that have been around for years that are vastly more versatile than this: A Variax, a 13 pin to midi guitar, or even fit a Roland GK PUP to your favorite Strat, etc.
I’d get one if they made a mustang tbh
$2000 for the ugliest looking guitar ever by Fender! Nah, I'll stick to my strat, Tele and Taylor acoustic. No such thing as a jack of all trades. Please don't send them over the pond
I agree with you. It sounds bland in both acoustic and electric settings.
I once knew of a Mexican/Italian restaurant in Seattle... and after trying it, I concluded that it meant they were pretty bad at both types of food. I kind of feel that same way about this guitar: It's not really good at being an acoustic or an electric guitar. I think it sounds like sh*t.
I agree, you can't have a martin d18 and an American strat in the same guitar
Wow... maybe you should stay in Seattle then...?
worst fender ever. sounds boxy and very very bad. sounds like a cheap chinese guitar.
As soon as they get rid of the crap type c USB charging port I'll consider one.
Micro B, not even Type C
Sounds cheap but its pricey. The electric sounds are OK, the acoustics def. not
It sounds like a church
Not my cup of tea.
TOO MANY Telecaster references, I know nothing about the Telecaster. Tell me about this guitar.
It sounds just like an inexpensive small body guitar with an under saddle transducer, except for the wimpy-ish electric sounds it perports to emulate like a few real electric guitars. 2 grand is extremely wishful thinking. You are a true gear pimp to say that it is a fantastic guitar and rivals a Telecaster. I don't think that I will be watching any more of your reviews. Sorry.
Sounds like crap - but that's just me I guess
Yes. You sound like crap. ;-)
The useless and ugliest guitar of the year! 😄😄😄
It just need a black pickguard to complete the look..