Jarvis...that guitar sounds fantastic when you're fingerpicking slow, soft tunes. The tone is beautiful....nice playing too.... and your love of music and guitars make your videos a real treat! Thank you from the USA! That guitar must be a winner by the way you're enjoying playing it!
Watching you play and have so much fun makes me happy. I have the original DJR and I love the warmth it has. For an all solid body guitar, I got it for such a good price from City Music. No regrets!
Update. I swapped out the saddle (which was really loose) with bone, and put on Authentic 2.0 PB strings. Huge sound improvement. It is quickly becoming my most used guitar due to it's comfort and portability. I even take it to work to play at lunchtime.
@@IRequireMedication Yes, I stayed with 12’s and use Authentic 2.0 PB. Not a big fan of the monels. After a year of playing it, it has become one of my most played guitars due to it’s comfort level and playability. I also changed it to a bone saddle which improved it’s tone as well.
Hi Jarvis, An amazing review you are so talented! I really enjoy your reviews and your playing ability is flawless. Wish I could meet you and listen you you live. Why don’t,t you start giving on line lessons? I bet you could really teach so many people with your fantastic communications skills! You are the best, Brad from Long Island NY
I own this newer model and love it. I also had the action ajusted on this guitar and tried the martin authentic acoustic 80/20 strings. They feel more punchy. Thanks for this review!
I have been playing the first original model for a few years now and love it. It's a professional dred guitar in a smaller , more comfortable size without compromising sound. How does this newer model compare with the older one as far as sound ( in your opinion). In this review it still sounds great, but know when playing in person it can be slightly different.
Wonderful to see another fine review on a revised favourite.Great playing as usual.Your enjoyment of the instrument is infectious.Have you considered doing some type of teaching videos as your chord progressions are beautiful and I'm sure there would be plenty of interest into your methods.
Hey Jarvis! - Where have you been hiding? This is the first time in a good while you have come up on my You Tube subs. Anyway, good to see you again You're looking well. I happen to have a Martin JrE. Incredible box! Going on two years old. Is it possible it sounds better than when I first received it from the factory. I think so. Absolutely problem free. Next time I restring, I think I'm going to do the nut and saddle thing. ( Considering putting the Santa Cruz strings on...). No one - I repeat NO ONE - does a better and honest review of guitars on the planet. These DJr's are the best guitar for the money. I, personally, wouldn't even consider a Taylor mini. You're having a blast playing the all wood Martin. You make it sing Jarvis. Ahhh, the familiar sounds of The Guitar Spa. Talk to you soon man!
Hi Sir nice review! Do you think that the bridge pin holes of this Djr10e is standard size like from all Martin? Because i plan to buy Graptech bridge pins, and not sure if traditonal or presentation style will fit the pin holes... 🤔
1 3/4 inch nut width? So rare it seems to find on these smaller parlor/travel guitars...I want one and want it now...the change over from my Country Jumbo size with 1 3/4 inch would be minimal to none with this guitar.
Hi Jarvis, love your reviews and playing. I have one of these coming in next few days. Wasn’t able to acquire the original version. This new version sounds slightly thinner, would you recommend putting pb’s on or stick with monels?
Domi Darko the new sounds thinner as they are now shipped with 12-54 instead of mediums 13-56 which gives you a fatter thicker deeper lows but that means that the TOP will be prone to swelling below the bridge area
Thanks for the quick reply.😀 Not sure whether to keep it now as I prefer the original. Not sure why they changed the design. I saw a video from Maurys Music where he played both with light monels and the original still sounded fuller and richer. This one is still great but I think I’d always be wishing I had the original.
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Hi, i am going to keep this now as its great guitar and the old version is not available. Martin told me all their guitars are designed to take mediums including this one but i'm sticking to lights just in case. Ordered some Authentic PB's for more richness. Had a GS Mini before but this sounds better to my ears.
Really nice playing, listened and watched with pleasure. Interesting thing that notes that you play starting from 10 minute is evactly the same I composed 2 month ago and played on electric strat. Similiar view on music.. Cheers,
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore if you want you can hear my point of view on the same notes. I played left hand on right handed guitars without restrunging whole life and this year decided to switch onto lefty. I got Framus Grand Auditorium right handed planned to sell and maybe to buy Martin or Taylor mini gs lefty which you compared. This recording recorden on right handed yet and has near the same chords as a background just added solos drive.google.com/file/d/1cZRwXGS8g-dxfrSp9wKag0O-ashOKK3S/view?usp=drivesdk Your playing motivates me to spend more time with acoustic again. Thanks
Not sure if that's tongue in cheek, but I tried several examples of both. I wanted to like the Taylor, but the Dread Junior was a much better sounding instrument, especially in it's bass response. The smaller Taylors, sounded "jangly" to me. Personal preference of course, but they were miles different.
haha *Plays 3 lines of Shallow* CZcams: COWABUNGA IT IS So, the Taylor is laminate and the Martin is solid Sapele. Just gonna take a stab in the dark and suggest that is the main reason the Dread Jr sounds better..?
Great tone, great playing and demo. I've switched my mind a couple times between this and Taylor mini.
I was looking at this guitar and the GS Mini. Your videos (and videos of some others) helped me to decide to buy this guitar. I can't wait!
great choice
Either way, it is a great, but difficult choice!
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore
Jarvis...that guitar sounds fantastic when you're fingerpicking slow, soft tunes. The tone is beautiful....nice playing too....
and your love of music and guitars make your videos a real treat! Thank you from the USA! That guitar must be a winner
by the way you're enjoying playing it!
Thank you for allowing these guitars to shine with your amazing playing
J.A. Osorio yes thanks they were all setup well that’s why it sounds so good
Watching you play and have so much fun makes me happy. I have the original DJR and I love the warmth it has. For an all solid body guitar, I got it for such a good price from City Music. No regrets!
Mark Njo that’s very very good
Just got one today to add to Martin collection. Really nice to have for travel and beater. Sounds much better than I thought it would. So comfy.
Update. I swapped out the saddle (which was really loose) with bone, and put on Authentic 2.0 PB strings. Huge sound improvement. It is quickly becoming my most used guitar due to it's comfort and portability. I even take it to work to play at lunchtime.
@@capohd28 I was thinking of switching the monels to PB's as well, did you stay with 12's?
@@IRequireMedication Yes, I stayed with 12’s and use Authentic 2.0 PB. Not a big fan of the monels. After a year of playing it, it has become one of my most played guitars due to it’s comfort level and playability. I also changed it to a bone saddle which improved it’s tone as well.
Your videos are great because it's easy to see how much you love music. :-) It's always fun to watch your videos Jarvis.
Yes, Martin makes wonderful guitars.......still the "holy grail" of acoustics ( IMO)
Hi Jarvis,
An amazing review you are so talented!
I really enjoy your reviews and your playing ability is flawless. Wish I could meet you and listen you you live. Why don’t,t you start giving on line lessons? I bet you could really teach so many people with your fantastic communications skills!
You are the best,
Brad from Long Island NY
I own this newer model and love it.
I also had the action ajusted on this guitar and tried the martin authentic acoustic 80/20 strings. They feel more punchy.
Thanks for this review!
Same here! Upgraded also to bone saddle and brass pins on 3rd-6th. 1st and 2nd pins are same.
I have been playing the first original model for a few years now and love it. It's a professional dred guitar in a smaller , more comfortable size without compromising sound. How does this newer model compare with the older one as far as sound ( in your opinion). In this review it still sounds great, but know when playing in person it can be slightly different.
for me, the older one is better. Has more depth, and Im used to dreadnoughts.
Martin should pay you! from guitar player to guitar player, I love you bro. I can listen to you play all day your one of my favorites.
Doug yes I wish and I hope they are listening
Wonderful to see another fine review on a revised favourite.Great playing as usual.Your enjoyment of the instrument is infectious.Have you considered doing some type of teaching videos as your chord progressions are beautiful and I'm sure there would be plenty of interest into your methods.
jimmyd yes I thoroughly enjoy it ..
jimmyd I have several tutorial videos done already on my channel
Just bought one yesterday good guitar for the money.Mine has a black pickguard.
Hi Jarvis ! So happy to see you. Been a long time since we've seen you. Look & sound great ! Hope all is well with you and family.
Hey Jarvis! - Where have you been hiding? This is the first time in a good while you have come up on my You Tube subs. Anyway, good to see you again You're looking well. I happen to have a Martin JrE. Incredible box! Going on two years old. Is it possible it sounds better than when I first received it from the factory. I think so. Absolutely problem free. Next time I restring, I think I'm going to do the nut and saddle thing. ( Considering putting the Santa Cruz strings on...). No one - I repeat NO ONE - does a better and honest review of guitars on the planet. These DJr's are the best guitar for the money. I, personally, wouldn't even consider a Taylor mini. You're having a blast playing the all wood Martin. You make it sing Jarvis. Ahhh, the familiar sounds of The Guitar Spa. Talk to you soon man!
Gary E. Michaels my pleasure ... been working and travelling .. yes the martin ages very very welll
I’m thinking of getting one of these guitars but I’d probably put medium gage on it for a little more low end.
good to see you back jarvis
Martin has a new 16 series. Hopefully we'll see reviews from you soon on these new babies. :-)
You can make anything sound great.
Lori Mardock I hope so
wonderful review as always... good to see you are well and playing!!
I've played them both, and for my cash, this guitar beats the GS Mini by several country miles.
Hi Jarvis! Love your channel! Do you yourself prefer 1 3/4” nut width or 1 1/16”? My fingers feel cramped on my Yamaha FS800c
I have the older model and prefer the older, deeper sound.
Hi Sir nice review! Do you think that the bridge pin holes of this Djr10e is standard size like from all Martin? Because i plan to buy Graptech bridge pins, and not sure if traditonal or presentation style will fit the pin holes... 🤔
1 3/4 inch nut width? So rare it seems to find on these smaller parlor/travel guitars...I want one and want it now...the change over from my Country Jumbo size with 1 3/4 inch would be minimal to none with this guitar.
Hi Jarvis, love your reviews and playing. I have one of these coming in next few days. Wasn’t able to acquire the original version.
This new version sounds slightly thinner, would you recommend putting pb’s on or stick with monels?
Domi Darko the new sounds thinner as they are now shipped with 12-54 instead of mediums 13-56 which gives you a fatter thicker deeper lows but that means that the TOP will be prone to swelling below the bridge area
Thanks for the quick reply.😀 Not sure whether to keep it now as I prefer the original. Not sure why they changed the design.
I saw a video from Maurys Music where he played both with light monels and the original still sounded fuller and richer.
This one is still great but I think I’d always be wishing I had the original.
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore Hi, i am going to keep this now as its great guitar and the old version is not available. Martin told me all their guitars are designed to take mediums including this one but i'm sticking to lights just in case. Ordered some Authentic PB's for more richness. Had a GS Mini before but this sounds better to my ears.
Thanks for playing
Hi Jarvis, can you do a comparison with the original DJR? Btw, your review is the best!
Really nice playing, listened and watched with pleasure. Interesting thing that notes that you play starting from 10 minute is evactly the same I composed 2 month ago and played on electric strat. Similiar view on music.. Cheers,
That’s lovely
@@TheGuitarSpaSingapore if you want you can hear my point of view on the same notes. I played left hand on right handed guitars without restrunging whole life and this year decided to switch onto lefty. I got Framus Grand Auditorium right handed planned to sell and maybe to buy Martin or Taylor mini gs lefty which you compared. This recording recorden on right handed yet and has near the same chords as a background just added solos drive.google.com/file/d/1cZRwXGS8g-dxfrSp9wKag0O-ashOKK3S/view?usp=drivesdk
Your playing motivates me to spend more time with acoustic again. Thanks
@@mariuszfoks5976 just heard it .. awesome man .. you are a great player
hello jarvis, do you think this or Taylor 114e better?
Ashley Park different bro
Nice review! How is the action on this guitar? Is the truss rod adjustable?
Andrey Chernykh after the setup it’s perfect -yes adjustable truss rod
Awesome!
Elvis yes it is
LOOK....HE IS ENJOYING A MARTIN DJR10 MORE THAN THE TAYLOR GS MINI
Love your videos, but I sure wish you gave lessons online as you have a great ability to communicate and express yourself.
Sorry I have a day job that’s demanding and this is just a hobby
I don’t have. The luxury of time … I do have tutorial lesson on my site
czcams.com/play/PLyF77OUTSNqyjZnXFVIzEI2B_HBYSYn8c.html
How much money
Wow small guitar. Big tone
Absolutely
Sounds like a taylor.. 😊
Not sure if that's tongue in cheek, but I tried several examples of both. I wanted to like the Taylor, but the Dread Junior was a much better sounding instrument, especially in it's bass response. The smaller Taylors, sounded "jangly" to me. Personal preference of course, but they were miles different.
haha
*Plays 3 lines of Shallow*
CZcams: COWABUNGA IT IS
So, the Taylor is laminate and the Martin is solid Sapele. Just gonna take a stab in the dark and suggest that is the main reason the Dread Jr sounds better..?
Jonny F Im not that shallow that’s why I can’t plan shallow LOL!!
My concern is the durability vs. the GS Mini bc it’s not laminate. Especially in dry-ass Utah. Any thoughts?
@@TWhite-mq6uf You'll have to take good care of the Martin.