Alvarez MD60BG Review All Solid Wood And Affordable
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- čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
- Alvarez MD60BG New Guitar Demo And Mic Position
I re-recorded Noah and I playing the guitar with better mic position and lowered the initial volume. The last upload had the recording volume too high and it ruined the sound of the guitar.
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I just got a reply, from Alvarez, regarding what kind of glue they use in the construction of their guitars. They use PVA style glue, just like Gibson, Martin and many others. Yes, some of the bigger name guitar companies use protein glue (like fish and animal hide glues) in their more expensive models but for the most part, they use PVA style glue. It's a white wood glue, like TiteBond. From what they are telling me they have been using a more eco friendly brand of PVA glue for the last 5 years too.
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so which one do you like this or the RD 28 guitar?
@@billanagnos7600
I'm more of a fan of the Martin HD-28. My Recording King RD-328 sounds just like a Martin. So I would choose the Recording King. But, the Alvarez still has a very good sound. But too me, it's more like a Gibson than a Martin.
Yeah I have an ro-328 & feel RK is made to be more Martin like, which is not Bad, I have a Martin DM from from 1996 which sings nicely, but I see to gravitate mostly to my Alvarez MD80 or my Master Works Elite dreadnought with Black walnut back & sides, such lovely guitars, that said I can appreciate both brands for what they are trying to do tonaly. All the best for a blessed 2024!@@HayesTech
@@billanagnos7600
I couldn't agree more. My MD60BG just has such a mellow sound. I love it. My son is using it now and I can say that I miss that guitar.
I am looking to get a MD60 soon, Lord willing.
@@HayesTech
Yes, this is the old video but the guitar playing is new. Noah and I re-rcorded the guitar playing section.
Love my Alvarez MD60 I've had for about 2 weeks
That's awesome. You'll still be loving it years from now too. Just keep it humidifed and in a case and it should last as long as any Gibson or Martin.
Awesome, thank you for the review. I think I'm going to make this purchase instead of a much much more expensive Martin. It sounds great!
It's still playing great too,. I just did a 2 year update video on it and I can still highly recommend it
@@HayesTech I'll check out the update!
@@skomyjester
All I can say is it keeps sounding better and better the more you play it. Oh, I also replaced the plastic pic guard with a real wood one. I thinned it down way more than what it came too. Don't want to weigh down the top with a heavy pic guard.
I am playing one of my Martin's now and the head does not appear very different but like you said it is probably pretty close. They are amazing guitars I have three Alvarez' hanging on the wall.
The Alvarez is more curved and the Martin straight. I like both styles.. way better than the head shape on my Recording King RD-328, which has that swoosh shape.
Sounds fantastic excellent job in the production, good choice on the young gentleman playing the guitar he makes it shine 👍
Thank you and I will be sure to tell him you said that. I'm very proud of him too.
I just bought one, thanks for the heads up !
I hope you like yours as much as I do mine.
wow all the guitars i w ant you seem to have lol first the recording king now this..... i am gonna get this it seems really nice thank you :)
@@gimpyjwilliams
Either one would make for a great guitar. I think the Alverez has more of a Gibson sound and the Recording King sounds like a Martin.
Hey I just got mine this week. Opening the box late last night. Played around on it fo a few minutes. Took a chance on this one. Got it from Sweetwater. So far I love it. The neck feels incredible. I’m not a beginner but definitely intermediate at best. Picked up Taylor’s Martins Eastwoods, and honestly I like the Alvarez better than any of them. Crazy right? I could have gotten any of the guitars mentioned. Could not find any Gibsons so I took a chance. It truly is a nice guitar for in the 700.00 range. Thanks
I couldn't agree more. I would still kill for a Martin D-28 though...lol.. But like I said in the video, this guitar is one of the best sounding mahogany guitars I've played. I can't wait till I can afford to send out my 65 Texan to have that adjustable saddle converted to a non adjustable. Then I will have to do a video comparing those 2 guitars, since they are both made from mahogany.
I like your comments, clear, hnest and straight to the point.
Respectfully, thanks.☺
I agree Acoustic guitar tend to sound tinny live through amps.
Yep. I know that there are times when plugging into an amp is the way to go but for me, I'll mic mine up any day.
Sounds amazing!
They are great guitars. My son needed a guitar and I ended up giving mine to him, so I no longer have mine and I miss it already.
May I ask if there were any dead notes on your MD60BG when you bought it? I really am wanting to buy this guitar, but there are none that are being carried at any of my local guitar shops. Every single Alvarez that I have played that are offered in the stores here have dead notes. There is also a youtube short from a guy that shows his MD60BG with dead notes all over the fret board and he calls this guitar garbage. Thank you for posting this video...
@@toneseeker4968
Mine plays clear all the way up the neck. Sounds to me like the ones you sampled were not set up very well at the music shop.
Make sure they didn't take out all the relief in the neck t too. And check that the nut is cut right and not cut too deep. You should have about .06 to .08 inch of clearance at the 6th fret, with a capo on the 1rst fret and the string held down at the 12th fret or neck to body joint. If there is no relief, you will get buzzing.
Some places just don't check guitars and set them up well before selling any more. They are getting lazy. I'm actually going to be selling my Alvarez since I got my Martin. I may even sell my Recording King RD-328 too. I need to recoup some of the cost of my Martin HD-28V.
@@HayesTech Thank you for replying, HT! And, Congratulations on your Martin! Remember, if I want this Alvarez, it will be a sight-unseen purchase. I have never, in 50 years of playing guitar, bought an acoustic guitar sight unseen. Dead notes on an acoustic can not always be guaranteed a fix with a simple set up. Some times it could cost more than it's worth to get things right, or could have just bought that more expensive guitar that one didn't think they could have afforded in the first place :) Thank you, again!
@@toneseeker4968
Well I could never guarentee you wouldn't get a bad guitar, but if purchased from a reputable retailer, there shouldn't be any issues. Ive never encountered dead spots on a guitar before, that wasn't from a bad set-up, so I really can't speak for that, except to say that I've never encountered it. If I were you, I would get one from your local music store and play it first.
Great review! I've played a couple of these at stores in the past few months, and I agree they are great value. Would be more than double the cost of an American made equal.
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I just looked at one on Musician's friend. These are now made right here in America.
@@douglasboyd8475
I did not know that. The main plant, where the custom guitars are made, is in Japan. Thanks for the updated info.
this guitar has a neck made of one piece of wood? the producer writes on his website "One piece mahogany, 50/50 Semi gloss finish" is it true?
No. Its actually a 2 piece. I got that wrong and was thinking of Recording King at the time. Sorry about that.
Thanks for the video, I have my doubts whether to choose this alvarez guitar or the Recording King rd-318 adirondack? which one do you recommend?
I am a big fan of the Martin sound so I would get the Recording King RD-318. It's weird too, you would think the Alvarez would sound like Martin D-18 but they don't. They sound more like a Gibson J45 than a Martin. That's just my experience though, with my guitar and my ears...lol. The Alvarez is an outstanding guitar but for my liking, I would go Recording King all day long. If i could afford it I would get the Martin, just for that name too.. lol... Make sure that wherever you get the guitar at, it's a reputable music shop. Cuz they will go over the guitar and make sure nothing is wrong and setup is sweet.
@@HayesTech thanks
I had to let my Alvarez MD60 EBG go, as I had so much trouble getting it to tune . It did not matter what tuner I used I had to keep tweeking individual strings to get it right, When in tune it stayed there mostly for that day. I really did like the guitar, but the sound was a little muddy for my taste. Still, someone else will love it I am sure. The quailty of the build and looks were great. Also the Alvarez team and the Alvarez TV fantastic to deal with and learn from.
Wow, that's the first time I've heard of that issue. I would be pissed too. Mine stays in tune very well. I can put the guitar in it's case and pick it up a week later and it's either still in tune or off by very little.
Again, I don't blame you one bit.. It only takes 1 time to ruin it for a lot of people.
The kid did the guitar no justice. You brought out its true sound.
Shitty comment from a hateful person.
3/4" to the right of the fretboard above the pickguard it looks like the top is developing a stress fracture? I love Alvarez guitars by the way, big fan of the Masterworks series, incredible value for the money!
You can see it at 20min mark
Yep, you were correct. It had a stress crack. It was only through the finish though. I still pumped supper thin glue through it and sanded to 1000 grit. So it's gone now.
Very good eyes, by the way, to catch that.
I read they are a heavy guitar?
It's not any heavier then my Recording King RD-328. But.... These guitars are heavier than a Martin or Gibson. I don't know why non American made guitars are heavier, but it doesn't effect the tone (in my humble opinion).
I will say this though, I finally purchased my dream guitar/bucket list guitar (a Martin HD-28V), and there is a tonal difference. It is slight, but there is a difference. And I do prefer the tone coming from the Martin. So be looking for that video in a couple days.
I actually traded a Recording king Series 11 dread for this exact one. Not even in the same universe!
BTW is it just me or your hand is getting better? Nioce playin!
The series 11 isn't one of Recording King's all solid guitars. I have the RD-328 and love it. It sounds just like a Martin D28. So i can understand why you changed up. Let me know how it goes for you later with your Alvarez. My right side isn't getting better but I've found a few ways to help with my strumming controls. I wish i could pic again though but that will never happen I'm Afraid.
Thanks again for watching and for commenting, I do really appreciate it.
@@HayesTech Yes, actually the series 11 is all solid wood.. The md60bg sounds way bigger tho, im happy with my trade. Great guitar.
@@endoffate5475
I'll have to check out the series 11 now. I've never heard of that one. I did just check it out and your right. I don't know why it sounds so bad though. But like any guitar that is all solid wood, they will sound different.
I'm just happy you found a guitar that you like. That's the most important thing. Not the name on it.
@@HayesTech Ha, it dosent sound bad, its very smooth souding and easy to play actually.. Just not as big and open sounding as the md60bg.
@@endoffate5475
When I first picked up mine, at the music store, and played it I was hooked. I couldn't believe the sound it had. And I'm not a big fan of mahogany, until I played this guitar.
The bridges are made by a guy named Lloyd.
@@jeffthevideoguy23
I did not know that. Thanks for the info.
@@HayesTech I was just making a joke about Lloyd Bridges.
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😂
@@jeffthevideoguy23
I didn't know if maybe you knew some of the owners or people who worked in the company.. 😆 I get it now though.
What other guitars are all solid wood?
Not sure what your asking me as there are many guitars that are all solid wood. But there is Recording King and several Epiphone guitars now that are all solid wood.
They use epoxy for the neck joint.
I didn't know that. Thank you. Well, when it has to have a neck reset, 50 years from now, I'm sure they will figure out how to get around that. If not, it will become a bolt on neck. I'll be long gone by then. Lol
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Thanks for the correction.
I have a friend that has one of those guitars. He also has a Martin hd-28. I will take the hd-28 any day. People always compares their guitars to the Martin guitars. Save your money and buy a Martin.
As I said in the video, this guitar doesn't sound like a Martin. If anything it sounds more like a Gibson then a Martin. I too would love to purchase a Martin but at the price that they are, I'll never have that kind of money, even if I try to save up. So for people like me, we will probably never own a Martin. But that's ok. I'm perfectly happy with what I have. If you want the Martin, good for you. I wouldn't let anyone try to change your mind either. But for people who will never be able to afford one, there are brands like Recording King and Alvarez. Thanks for the comment.
@@HayesTech You are right about the cost of a Martin. I gave up hunting and sold my four wheeler to buy a d-35. I think they are over priced. I bought a used hd-28 for $1800 from a friend which was a good deal. The d-35 was new in 2005. It was $2400. I had to make a great sacrifice for it. Gibson is just as expensive. I like Alvarez guitars. The higher end guitars are great. I just get tired of people saying it sounds like a Martin. It might sound like one but it ain't. I do own a Gibson j-45 and it's also a great guitar but it's not a Martin either. Like most guitars they are good ones and not so good ones of any make. The best guitars are the ones you love to play.
@@jimmycollette9209
I completely agree. And I never say these guitars are Martins or Gibson. I say they look and sound like one. So if I want a Martin and can't afford one the Recording King RD-328 will work and even the Alvarez is a nice guitar to get, until I can afford an overpriced Martin or Gibson. And yes, they are over priced. But I also say, in every video, that I will still have a Martin some day. Oh, and I do have a couple Gibsons already. I think the biggest difference, that you can feel, between these budget guitars and the real deal is the weight. These budget brands are heavier guitars. I'll be showing a new Texan, from Indonesia, and comparing it to my American made 1965 Texan soon too.
I have one, I'm not impressed.. not enough bass . Too tinny sounding to me
Yes, each person has their own personal preferences and I can understand. Also, since these are all solid wood, each guitar will sound different. That's why I like to purchase from a music shop. You can play it before you purchase. I've tried several different Martin D-18 and each one sounded different.
I would sell your guitar and get something that fits your likes.
@@HayesTech , I know some other people hear it and love it...I don't hate just I want more low end. But it's loud. Louder than my Martin. It's a cannon for sure. It's starting to grow on me tho. I'll probably keep it for a while
@@mgibby63mg
I completely understand. I'm a Martin guitar fan and love the sound of Martin D28 and D28 HD. That is my favorite guitar sound. If I had the money I would own one, no questions asked... Lol... But since I can't afford that I decided to look at some of these all solid wood alternatives, which was what got me to get my Recording King RD 328. I absolutely love that guitar. But seeing this guitar at the local music shop made me want to pick it up and try it and as soon as I strummed those strings for the first time I was sold... Lol.. And for $500.00 (used) it was a bargain. But with that said, you have to try it out before purchasing because it may not be for everyone. I think that when you decide to sell yours, you will have no issues selling it. And thank you again for your insight. I really do appreciate it.
@@HayesTech, that's what I paid for mine. $500 used
@@mgibby63mg
You got a good deal too then. If you ever solid it, I wouldn't let it go for anything less that too.
No offense to Noha, but i think he's still a beginner! Should have choose a real good acoustic guitar player to rend justice to this awsome guitar!