Donner HUSH-1 silent, travel guitar. unboxing, tests and review. The Hush-1 guitar
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Donner Hush-1 silent travel guitar. The Hush-1 is a small, light, silent, electroacoustic travel guitar that doesn't cost a lot. In this video I'll be unboxing, testing and reviewing the Donner Hush-1 electroacoustic travel guitar. Spoiler alert, I think it's a very good quality travel guitar especially when you consider the price. This style of guitar is becoming more popular in recent years but the name given to them still hasn't been standardized. This style of guitar are called travel guitars, silent guitars, skeleton guitars and more.
How to change strings on the Donner Hush-1: • How to put new strings...
If you want to buy or find out more about this guitar or Donner instruments, here are some useful links where you should be able to find what you want. I've reviewed several Donner instruments over the last couple of years and I've always been impressed with the quality they produce at the prices they charge.
The European Donner Website: www.idonner.eu
Donner HUSH-I Headless Guitar For Travel
Portable Ultra-Light and Quiet Performance
US: amzn.to/46xFddx
UK: amzn.to/437n6bE
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Video chapters
00:00 introduction
01:01 unboxing the Donner guitar
02:23 Hush-1 accessories
05:12 first look at the Hush-1
08:22 assembling the Hush -1 guitar
14:20 Donner Hush-1 guitar tests
17:13 guitar sound tests
25:23 the guitar case
26:23 review conclusion
30:42 packing the guitar away
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@joebowbeer 6 ай бұрын
Is there a floor stand that works with the HUSH-I?
@guitar-academy 6 ай бұрын
I don't know of one but I'll bin your comment in case someone else does . .
@akshaysharma2786 Жыл бұрын
I am a proud owner of Hush1 and I have to admit I do check all reviews on this guitar every now and then. BUT never have I ever seen such a justified and apt review yet beautifully articulated without an ounce of derailing from the topic. THIS HOW YOU DO REVIEWS I LOVE IT.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
wow . . thank you very much, that is appreciated. 😊😃
@wendyjavier3603 15 күн бұрын
First, I would like to appreciate your speech pacing. I’m glad that you talked in a pace where the viewer could actually follow you but not in a boring way. Second, your straightforward but thorough review where you really showed even the bag and how the tuner works. I can’t wait till I get my hands with this little beauty. Thank you for the awesome review!
@guitar-academy 15 күн бұрын
Thank you very much . . that's really nice of you 😊😀
@poornimarai6130 8 ай бұрын
Thank you. Love the review. Ordered mine , can’t wait to receive it🎸
@guitar-academy 8 ай бұрын
Thank you . . . I hope you enjoy it! 😊😃
@countrymonkOSB 11 ай бұрын
Hey, man, thanks for the review. I just got one of these as a birthday present about three weeks ago and I barely put it down during waking hours. It's a great little guitar, and the silent feature is such that I can practice in my room and not bother a soul. I can't wait to travel with it this year. It does sound great and man is it fun to play with.
@guitar-academy 11 ай бұрын
No problem 👍 me too, I've been using it ever since doing the review. It's strangely addictive . . 😊😃👍
@JSession 5 ай бұрын
Is it quiet enough to play at night ? Like an unplugged electric guitar
@countrymonkOSB 4 ай бұрын
@@JSession Yes, I can play it anytime of day or night and it doesn't bother roommates on either side of me
@bbfeign1 Жыл бұрын
Excellent review👌 . thank you👋👋👋 . good to see you back 👍👍
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Thank you . . I'm glad to be back 😊😃
@The-Labbed-Life 3 ай бұрын
I just received mine and your review helped me so much to know that guitar! Thank you! I'm super happy to have it, i'll be able to travel and play
@guitar-academy 3 ай бұрын
Thank you very much.😊 I'm really happy to hear the video has been useful 😀
@BulletBeena Жыл бұрын
Great review. Also worth noting that the bag strap also doubles as a strap for the guitar itself. Really well though out designs throughout.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much . . yes the dual purpose strap is a great design feature 😊😃
@chhawnteachawngthu4806 Жыл бұрын
I never seen before you show me, but I know today, very interesting tutorial. The world will known this fantastic guitar 👏👏👍👍
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 😊😊😃😃
@NKBobcat 9 ай бұрын
Donner truly has a winner here. I ordered one two days ago and it is arriving tomorrow. All reviews I've seen were positive except a few amateurish sites where they didn't understand the electronics or didn't know the tool was for the tuners, thinking ot was for the side pieces only. Thank you for the best review of the bunch. I am looking forward to receiving mine soon!
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much . . I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine 😊😃
@astralplane6182 4 ай бұрын
Great review - just ordered mine! BTW: FANTASTIC photography, especially on the machine heads - well done!
@guitar-academy 4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! 😊😀
@enforcer41 7 ай бұрын
Ive had my Hush-1 for a week now and can say I think it's a good thing. The setup out of the box was good enough and required no adjustments just a quick tune up and it was ready to roll. Everything fit together properly and it does exactly what it says, works well through the headphones considering it's pricepoint and through a small amp sounds good. Will test it on sons big amp in 2 weeks. I bought this for silent practice only and so I could take it away with me on holidays. Thanks guys for the good product. Cheers
@guitar-academy 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting 😊😀
@dougmorgan6616 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for this review. I've heard other sound tests that put me off of this instrument. You've changed my mind.
@guitar-academy 4 ай бұрын
Glad I could help! I try to be as honest as possible and I like the sound of this guitar 😊
@normanlumhee 9 ай бұрын
Great job on this thorough review 🙏🏼
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
Thank you . . . much appreciated! 😊😃
@enforcer41 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the no nonsense review, ive just ordered one of these at well less than a 3rd of the cost of a Yamaha SG thanks to xmas discounts. I'm used to a 1 3/4 nut but i'll make do with this is it' isn't much smaller and the main reason is really need a silent strummer for home practice.
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. I really hope you're happy with it. You're a shrewd. you bought it at the right time 😊😀
@mikebennett7261 Жыл бұрын
Like we say in the south (Florida)... Dang! Thank you Maybe its me, you've been missed. I have learned alot from your tutorials.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Florida . . nice 😊 Thank you. I've had to do some other work to make some money, the channel doesn't support itself yet, but I'm sure it will do one day. 😃
@vincej5615 8 ай бұрын
I had no idea that’s where you plugged the guitar in! I’ve been going crazy looking where to plug it in to my amp. Thank you again! Lol
@guitar-academy 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😊😃
@DevilsAreRed Жыл бұрын
Awesome review, looks and sounds decent 👍🏻
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Thank you . . I like it when I don't have to review a bad guitar because it's easier. But I get more reviews for bad reviews strangely 😊😃
@rockeaalex Ай бұрын
Excelente review, muchas gracias. Estoy emocionado por comprarme una de estas guitarras
@guitar-academy Ай бұрын
Muchas gracias . . . estoy segura de que no te decepcionará. 😊😀
@fuffy442 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful to see another post from you. I've been wondering where you've been hiding. 🙂 Donner strikes again! Another great guitar at a great price.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Sadly, I've had to do other work because the channel doesn't yet pay for itself . . Maybe it will one day 😊😃
@badbotchdown9845 Жыл бұрын
Sad to know that, anyway your method still the best and complete for a low price, just thanks for that. The last video you've made about the guitar unfortunately they can't deliver to my country. Gareth I wish you a sunny and fun summer. Have a nice day.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
@@badbotchdown9845 It's a shame they don't deliver to your country. Summer is my favourite season, but in Wales we don't get that much sunshine . . 😊😊
@badbotchdown9845 Жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy sure you have, as so many countries will suffocate because of climate change why not UK aswell. May ask a question did you have tested Elixir strings before?
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
@@badbotchdown9845 Yes, I use Elixir all the time. They are my favourite stings both for electric and acoustic. I try other stings from time to time but always seem to end up back on Elixirs. 😊😊
@leftyamazed 11 ай бұрын
I'm a lefty and in the absence of a left handed version, I bought one of these. It was really easy to convert to lefty. I removed the strings and both the nut and bridge just lifted out so I could flip them and restring in reverse. I used D'Addario Phosphor Bronze 12-53, only because the included strings were cut too short to string in reverse which is a shame as I think those pre-fitted strings were of high enough quality to use. Sure the controls, socket and string trees are in the wrong places, but none of these impeded usage and the larger stand/wing/side is actually better served as a leg rest than the smaller appendage. I added a secondary strap button on the tail end because the integrated socket strap button wasn't really ideally placed for a lefty.
@guitar-academy 11 ай бұрын
Wow . . that's useful information, I though it would be really hard to convert. Well done, it's worth the effort if you like the guitar 😊😃
@akshaysharma2786 10 ай бұрын
That perspective about converting to left hand was awesome and I strongly agree with the larger stand as a leg rest the shorter one gets all lose and shaky with use so I use a strap made out of a leather waist belt as it is right thickness for the 6.5mm jack strap thingy to hold the strap and guitar snug and tight. it looks cool too as a tan leather compliments the mahogany finish. Also the included strap chipped paint from the aluminum frames as they have a metal hook for the bag so I took the default strap off and put a waist belt by putting some holes.
@dawnofza1443 10 ай бұрын
There is a lefty version.
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
@@dawnofza1443 perfect 😊😊 But where are you seeing that, I can't find it.
@leftyamazed 10 ай бұрын
@@dawnofza1443 The only place I've seen a lefty version advertised was on a fake ad on Facebook. They were allegedly selling them for about £25, so definitely just a phishing ad.
@Sam-dc9bg Ай бұрын
I picked one up and it is amazing. This will likely be my main practice guitar as a beginner level player. I've had a guitar for a while and enjoy playing, but I can't practice how I want to practice due to the noise. These are running for dirt cheap, like new condition, on ebay if you are willing to go "open box".
@guitar-academy Ай бұрын
Good suggestion . . I've had lots of opened box bargains off eBay 😊😀
@urkwez3687 2 ай бұрын
I'm planing to buy this guitar and this video was awesome for me to understand how good this guitar is, thanks!
@capper6100 2 ай бұрын
And for a great price I think. I'm currently on a trip right now and I miss my guitar. Gonna buy one as soon as I get home.
@guitar-academy 2 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊😀
@guitar-academy 2 ай бұрын
a great guitar for travellers too 😊😀
@mingshuoji445 9 ай бұрын
The best review of this guitar that I can find.
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
Thank you very much . . 😊😃
@vincej5615 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so so so much for showing me how to tune this guitar because I had no idea where to put the tuner because there’s no head stick on the guitar!
@guitar-academy 8 ай бұрын
It's really awkward isn't it . . Thank you for watching 😊😃
@greenguitarfish 7 ай бұрын
Last night I ordered the Donner Hush 1 acoustic guitar. Your thorough review was very helpful. I love backpacking and fishing by the sea here in Japan, and love playing classic pop and worship music as I enjoy God’s creation . This compact guitar, along with my Blackstar Fly mini acoustic amp should make this easier than toting my Yamaha APX along. I also appreciate you asking that people not use course language in the comments section. Thank you very much, and have a very happy new year !
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much . . I'm I love to hear when people have Godly values 😊😀
@ch33sepants28 Жыл бұрын
I just got one of these yesterday. Only issue that I've seen so far is that the top rest/wing/whatever seems to wobble a bit. The one hole closest to the neck seems to be a bit larger than the post that gets slipped in. I can probably shim it up with a bit of paper though.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
I think my wing/thing is a bit tighter because the 2 posts are a little closer to each other than the holes, so you have to stretch the wing slightly to make it fit. Because of this it acting like a spring . . I don't know if that makes any sense. . . I might have to make a follow up video 🤔
@blueeyedsoulman Жыл бұрын
Thank you very kindly for doing this. I ordered the black maple one and should be receiving it soon. Donner's US distributor told me the guitar wood should not have any affect on the tone or weight of the guitar. I am puzzled over the obvious omission of about two more frets at the top of the neck (a la Yamaha's) They could have easily put in two more frets with excellent access at the body/neck joint. So here's my question: Would it be possible to install two more frets after the build? I really feel Donner missed a wonderful opportunity here, especially since there new Hush-X has 22 frets. The Hush-X is NOT an acoustic travel guitar but completely electric with pickups and nickel strings. There is no Piezo pickup, so that is not a solution. Anyway, for now I'll have to live with less frets for solo's. Pat Metheny did it and so did Wes so I'm in good company.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Thank you . . . Yes, I thought that. They've provided a full length fretboard that would take at least 2 more frets. Regarding fitting them yourself or with a luthier, honestly 'I don't know' if the fretboard was rose wood or some other solid wood I would have said yes, but I don't know anything about 'HPL or high pressure laminate' . . sorry 😊😃
@senku21231 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for review! Im going to buy it for a close friend.
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for watching . . wow, that's a nice gift 😊😀
@AirstripBum 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I really like that guitar! Can't afford one though. Retired. We'll see what the future brings.
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
you'll have to hint to folks . . Christmas is on it's way
@AirstripBum 10 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy I’m sorry but never did what?
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
@@AirstripBum My internet is in and out today so you got the wrong answer . . I've sorted it now 😊
@AirstripBum 10 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy That’s okay brother. It happens to me all the time.
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
@@AirstripBum 😊😊
@AdamCulp Жыл бұрын
Would have been interesting to know what difference a good set of strings would have had. Or if the stock strings are already good enough.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
I forgot to mention the strings, but they are good. They feel like they anti rust coated and are very nice. After I've reviewed a guitar I usually change the strings to ones I like, but this time I've left the string on. I'll do a follow video when I've had it for a while, and I'll mention your question 😊😃
@cliffwong2694 7 ай бұрын
The best review on this guitar.
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😊😃
@pariss.6257 7 ай бұрын
Yesterday my guitare arrived. I really like it and you're review was pretty accurate. 👌 I've got one question: It seams that the oil of my fingers kinda shine on yhe fingerboard. Should i oil the board?
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
When you get a new guitar it's not uncommon for the fretboard to be dry or even have a layer of factory dust on it . Yes, I would treat it with a light coat of olmand/lemon, oil or you can buy 'fretboard conditioner' if you want something designed for the job. 😊😀
@Jack.Waters Жыл бұрын
Interesting. Kinda like the Mogabi in reduced form (less options). How is the string noise on recorded output? I have found that these "digital" guitars seem to pick up a lot of noise string noise on slides or hand movements. Nice Demo, Sir, Thank You.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. The strings feel anti-rust coated and yes, you could hear string noise. The string noise came from the picking hand though because of the coating and my sitting position. Once the coating wore off a bit where I was picking, and once I got a good sitting position if sounds really nice. I'll do a follow up video once I've had it for a while. 😊😃 (nice to hear from you)
@nopinurya 8 ай бұрын
I want this guitar so much ❤
@guitar-academy 8 ай бұрын
Yes it is a nice guitar 😊
@capper6100 2 ай бұрын
Damn good review
@guitar-academy 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 😊😀
@PJ-hn4cg 8 ай бұрын
For all the engineering which went into this guitar, there really should be snap-in buttons to facilitate easy placement and removal of the metal top and bottom rests.
@guitar-academy 8 ай бұрын
Yes, agreed. They've now made a new one, the donner hush-x. The new one is an electric version that has a lot of changes, but they sold out straight away and I haven't been able to get one to review. 🤔
@PJ-hn4cg 8 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy Interesting ... thanks !
@joanne4rls 8 ай бұрын
Great review on the Donner HUSH-1. I got one in September and I really like it, only thing is that the action at the 12th fret is very high. Is there a way to lower that. I'm not experienced with adjusting the truss rod and I don't want to damage the guitar, but if that's what I need to do, could you please give me some advice on how to do it? Thanks in advance and thanks for this great video, very informative. Love your playing as well.
@guitar-academy 8 ай бұрын
I haven't made a video for this specific guitar because mine was fine on delivery, but this video explains the process clearly using another guitar. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7iDdLSgyLjDoo0.htmlsi=yVIVfBCHeUhTmLdS
@joanne4rls 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I was able to adjust the truss rod perfectly with the video link you provided. It was very bowed and now it's perfect. I really appreciate your help, thanks again. And, happy holidays to you as well. @@guitar-academy
@pariss.6257 7 ай бұрын
I'm thinking about buying this guitar but many people say that the action's too high. Can you tell me how high the action on the 12. Fret is?
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
It would be a waste of time me telling you that now because I have changed the strings, adjusted the neck relief and adjusted the action to the perfect height for me, but even when I got it straight out of the box the action was very good. 😊
@blueeyedsoulman Жыл бұрын
I'd like to see a detailed comparison of this and the Yamaha SLG200S
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Good idea!, I was going to do a SLG200 18 months later video, so I'll include this . . 😊
@missisipi9992 4 ай бұрын
Good review man thanks! Единственное, добавить бы подключение к комбику и звук на перегрузе с гейном
@guitar-academy 4 ай бұрын
thanks 😊😀
@fredymarin793 Жыл бұрын
Very good unboxin
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@ianwhitelaw921 9 ай бұрын
Many thanks for a Brilliant review, the Main reason i wanted to buy this Guitar was for to take on Holiday with me as i don't want to fall back on my practice, and a compact Guitar i could carry about with me ,did you say Sir that you can't take it as hand Luggage? , maybe i can put it in my suitcase, would love to hear your advice, Many thanks Ian
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
For flights out of UK it's too long for hand luggage but the case is reinforced and is very protective. Is the case protective enough? I honestly don't know because sometimes the luggage handlers just don't seem to care. it might fit in your case diagonally, it's 85.1cm long. 🤔
@ianwhitelaw921 9 ай бұрын
Many thanks for your reply, it's really appreciated 😊
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
@@ianwhitelaw921no problem . . 😊😊
@jean65 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the sharing
@guitar-academy 8 ай бұрын
My pleasure, thank you 😊😃
@digitalguitarist7745 7 ай бұрын
Curious how you feel about the playability of the guitar vs the Yamaha silent the guitar. Thank you
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
It really feels different to the Yamaha. The metal frame is smaller but heavier, but the neck on the Donner is slightly more chunky. I prefer the electrics in the Donner, because I prefer to process the sound outside the guitar using a modeller of VST. When you think of the difference in price there's not a lot in it. Sorry I can't be more conclusive 🤔😊
@mystuff9371 4 ай бұрын
Any suggestions what floor stand will fit for hush 1
@guitar-academy 4 ай бұрын
That's an issue. Sadly, I haven't found one yet that fits . .
@phucnguyen6483 6 ай бұрын
thank you, sir🥰
@guitar-academy 6 ай бұрын
Welcome 😊 thank you too 😊😀
@lenhanthanhngoaingu3379 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. How can I turn off the guitar? The volume knob is not designed to turn on/off the guitar, right? Thanks.
@guitar-academy 11 ай бұрын
The switch is part of the jack-plug sockets, so to turn the guitar off just make sure nothing is plugged into it. I hope this helps 😊
@lenhanthanhngoaingu3379 11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. No wonder the battery ran out when I let the earphone plugged in.@@guitar-academy
@normanlumhee 9 ай бұрын
Great tip!
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
@@lenhanthanhngoaingu3379 it's easily done, even when you know it flattens the battery 🤔
@eduardkornejev7910 7 ай бұрын
Hi.is it ok with holding the tune of the guitar after a while of using it.what is your experience?
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
I've found it really solid on the tuning, so I don't have to retune very often at all. This is just as well really because my only criticism would be that the tuners are awkward 😀😁
@eduardkornejev7910 7 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy one more question, what about balance of the guitar,is it comfortable to hold it, maybe fretboard wants to go down?
@pariss.6257 7 ай бұрын
Does the lower frame gets looser/ wobbly overtime, from usage and assembly?
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
So far I have been able to tighten it up, but yes it is a worry, what will happen in time. 😊😃
@pariss.6257 7 ай бұрын
Just an update: I put some steel washers under the screw so the pressure would be distributed over a greater surface.
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
@@pariss.6257That makes complete sense., and it will help to protect the wood as well. I hope it resolves the issue 😊😀
@andreasp.2619 Жыл бұрын
Nice review, thanks! I'm still confused about the strings. Are those electric or acoustic ones?
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
They are brass wound acoustic strings. Electric strings are steel because electric guitars rely on magnetism, but the piezo pickup in this guitar doesn't rely on magnetism so the strings you use is up to you. I hope this helps 😊
@andreasp.2619 Жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy Thx for the quick answer! Quite confusing because the website says nickel plated steel strings, they should correct that...
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
@@andreasp.2619 I guess the two things can be true because the top 3 strings (the unwound ones) are nickel plated. Most string manufacturers would call them brass wound though after the bottom 3 strings. 🤔
@64689-o 9 ай бұрын
Hi I’m wondering what the song is that was played for the tester. I want to learn it. 😊
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
the song is 'Rivers of blood by Sad Fantasy' and how to play it will be uploaded soon and in Book 2 of the GCH Guitar Academy fingerstyle course. 😊
@64689-o 9 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy thank you so much for taking the time. I tried everything I could ❤️
@Gaby441 9 ай бұрын
What would this guitar sound like when not plugged in?
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
it's quiet, not silent though. You can hear it to practise in a quiet room without disturbing anyone, and you have the headphones. 😊
@user-ql5ry9sz1n 2 ай бұрын
There is something of a baroque quality to the sound. I guess because pizo on solid wood. Nice 🙂
@guitar-academy 2 ай бұрын
Yes, it very much has it's own sound 😊😀
@ecojot 4 ай бұрын
very nice review and I bought one based on this. 1 question: do you get sound through the headphones without plugging into an amp?
@guitar-academy 4 ай бұрын
Thank you . . . Yes, you can use the headphones without needing an amp 😊😀
@ecojot 4 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy thanks for your reply. Both the headphone output and connection to the amp are not working. I've requested a replacement but their reviews for customer service are just awful!
@guitar-academy 4 ай бұрын
That sound awful anyway. It sounds like the preamp is completely dead. I assume you've tried a new battery and making sure it's in correctly ? If so, I hope they sort it out for you quickly. 🤔 @@ecojot
@ecojot 4 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy they sent a working replacement so all is good. The action is high though - even after adjusting the truss rod. Should I remove the bridge and sand it down?
@guitar-academy 4 ай бұрын
If you feel confident enough to remove the saddle (the white bit) and sand it then that would lower the action. It isn't hard to do and I've done a video on this, but not on a Donner. Here's the link kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h7iDdLSgyLjDoo0.html@@ecojot
@natesh.nathan 10 ай бұрын
Great review. Any idea if they'd make a left handed one?
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
Someone in the comments said they do, but I can't find it. 🤔
@natesh.nathan 10 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy Ah, okay. That's great. Thank you. 🙂
@TPITEOTG 10 ай бұрын
I am wondering if it is easy to play fingerpicking with its' narrow neck. What is the size at the nut? between 1st string and 6th at the bridge? What is general playability for finger-style in comparison with wider nut guitars? Thanks (BTW your review is very detailed and thanks for excellent video quality, so many details!)
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
The nut width is a pretty standard 43mm and the saddle 64mm with 51mm 'E' to 'E' at the bridge (a Strat is 53mm). We have different taste as your and my previous comments demonstrate, but I like the feel for fingerstyle and even used it for work for about a month (recording in the studio between 4 and 9 hours a day) and I really liked to play it and I found it was easy to get a professionally acceptable sound out of it going through amp modelling gear. My honest criticisms after this time are, it's a pain when you have to use a tool to tune it (not a problem with the XYZ 🤔) and the end of the guitar needs to have some protection because you inevitable end up standing the guitar up on it's end and eventually it will ware. I hope this helps 😊
@TPITEOTG 10 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy - I am beginner; as all beginners, I assume that wider spacing will help with finger-pick and will help to avoid buzz. For example, acoustic Martin OO12-28 Parlour guitar has about 46mm (1 13/16") width at the nut, and 57.2mm (2 1/4") width between E and E at the bridge. My "preference" mostly based on reading forum posts, that's why I asked you... thanks for sharing. My fingers are not thick, just normal. But I am trying to learn without nails, so I thought maybe wider spacing will help. Anyway, I just ordered Donner, I need silent (acoustic) guitar in any case, and this one seems to be the best (except Godin!)
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
@@TPITEOTGIt's difficult as a beginner because you will not find out your preference from any forum, you need to get your hands on a couple of guitars and try them (maybe in a shop). I've been teaching for over 30 years and I've seen every type of guitarist and no 2 are the same. The gaps between the strings won't make a lot of difference to your ability to play fingerstyle, but it makes a massive difference to your ability to play chords. So, for example if you have fat fingers wide string gaps are an advantage, but if you have narrow fingertips or small fingers wide string spacing might make some chords nearly impossible. Some chords, for example the 'F' half barre have 2 strings being played with one finger so you might need closer strings to play chords like this. Even if you haven't got a guitar yet watch this video and hopefully you'll see what I mean kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j690bJCa0drTkZ8.html I hope this helps 😊😊
@TPITEOTG 7 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy maybe I misunderstood you: are you saying playing chords is not related to fingerstyle? Travis picking doesn’t need proper chord technique? I bought Donner and playing C chord almost impossible: low E string is hitting my index finger making buzz. And I file my nail heavily to avoid this, and my fingers are very thin. A lot of forums mention golden sizing 44.5mm or 46mm for fingerstyle; Martin makes 46mm. Donner is, if I remember correctly, 42mm. Anyway, I don’t care about C chord since all the other technique is Ok. However, there is also plucking-picking hand, and if spacing at the bridge is narrow then it is difficult unless you play with nails… with artificial nails.
@guitar-academy 7 ай бұрын
@@TPITEOTGStop reading forums and get a guitar and start practising . . To say 'I don't care about C chord' is the dumbest thing I've ever heard, are you only planning on learning one tune or something. Travis picking is just fingerstyle and in fact you use more full chords in Travis style than any other style of fingerpicking because you use multiple pinches. I've taught fingerstyle guitar to numerous guitarist with no nail on telecasters, Ibanez and other really narrow necked guitars and only two people in 30 years had a problem, one was a railway engineer and the other a professional mountain climber so they both had really huge fingers. Start learning . . here's my fingerstyle courses; Book one kzfaq.info/sun/PLIQJcXCYbgO2q9hDUBT0E5z1JZDk3bowI Book two kzfaq.info/sun/PLIQJcXCYbgO1uyExG1qS2puZ6aC11cA-M
@mystuff9371 4 ай бұрын
What capo will work with hush1, thx
@guitar-academy 4 ай бұрын
Capos are adjustable or self tightening with a spring so they fin any guitar. So any capo will do 😊😀
@MrTitusDenis 10 ай бұрын
Does this guitar come in nylon string?
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
So far NO . . But I hope they do make one 😊👍
@LouisL895 6 ай бұрын
i have one and it is really just portable and all, it did good with hushing
@guitar-academy 6 ай бұрын
😊
@LouisL895 5 ай бұрын
omg someone actually replied me @@guitar-academy
@vincenzolatempa7870 19 күн бұрын
Can I assemble on this guitar model the nylon strings?
@guitar-academy 19 күн бұрын
This guitar isn't intended for nylon strings and therefore you might find issues like intonation problems if you fit them. 🤔
@vincenzolatempa7870 19 күн бұрын
Is there a similar model that mounts them?
@MariaWheatley 2 ай бұрын
Would this be good for people with small hands?
@guitar-academy 2 ай бұрын
No knowing you I can't answer this question with confidence but the neck is a fairly narrow one but you can get more narrow necks. It at all possible, visit some music/guitar shops and test a few guitars first. 😊
@krsharma224 2 ай бұрын
Is it possible to review on "Enya NOVA Go SP1 Carbon Fiber Acoustic Electric Guitar"
@guitar-academy 2 ай бұрын
I'll look into it 😊😀
@lecoyote3438 Жыл бұрын
Merci 👍👍👍👍!!!!
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Thank you too 😊😃
@beyondinfinity3876 8 ай бұрын
this guitar is god send for average people!🙏🙏
@guitar-academy 8 ай бұрын
it is a very nice guitar 👍
@mysteriousplankton Жыл бұрын
Do you really need that top brace? The bottom brace is good for balancing it on your knee but the top one is maybe not needed.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
No I guess you don't need the top . . I like the top one in place because I prefer the feel and the extra weight, but that's just my taste. It definitely won't effect the sound anyway 😊😃
@tojamatokanawa695 24 күн бұрын
Хороший обзор 👍 При подключении наушников во время игры еë слышно окружающим ?
@guitar-academy 24 күн бұрын
спасибо 😊 да, могут, но очень тихо
@zerofangzzzzz 10 ай бұрын
What is that battery
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
it's a 9V, PP3 😊
@sckfyll Жыл бұрын
What string gauge do you think is the best for this guitar?
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
I think it I'll try some Elixir 10-47 because I like these. But I thought during the tests that it was a little lacking in bass, so I might try some cheaper RotoSound JK9's because they're 09-48, so lighter on the top but heavier on the bass. But that's just my taste, you might like something different. 😊😃
@sckfyll Жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy Thanks! also If ever the tuning machine gets rusty over the course of time, is there anyway you can buy a replacement for that part?
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
@@sckfyll That's a good question 🤔 but sadly I don't know the answer. sorry
@sckfyll Жыл бұрын
@@guitar-academy No worries, that was one of my concerns when it comes to deciding whether to buy this guitar. Since the guitar has a custom tuning head, it might be hard to find a replacement for it in the long term.
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
@@sckfyll agreed . . I snapped a tuner on a Yamaha SL200N and it was a nightmare trying to find them. I was really, really lucky in that a second hand set came up on eBay. 😊😊
@Andrewtafelklavier 5 ай бұрын
Does it fit in standard flight luggage?
@guitar-academy 5 ай бұрын
It depends on what airline you fly with . . it's 84cm in the case
@Andrewtafelklavier 5 ай бұрын
so a 'large' checked luggage 67 x 47 cm would just fit it in diagonally. I note that many of the competing guitars of this type place the tuners on the underside and take the strings around rollers at the tail end. @@guitar-academy
@guitar-academy 5 ай бұрын
@@AndrewtafelklavierThat sound right. There's lots of choices out there with different ways of configuring the tuners, you can take you choice.
@samuelanwar5992 Жыл бұрын
👍👍🌟
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
😊😃
@steventorrez4362 10 ай бұрын
How much does it weight?
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
3.22 kg according to the website
@user-qu8fe4gb9d 9 ай бұрын
what is the exact length of the guitar
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
85.1cm
@marcosszlitsmelitnsrios713 9 ай бұрын
EXELENTE REWIE. ESTOY CON LA INTENCION DE COMPRAR UNA GUITARRA DE VIAJE. PERO ESTOY VIENDO CUAL LO COMPRO YA QUE HAY ESTA DONNER QUE ME PARECE QUE ES BUENA. PERO HAY OTRA GUITARRA DE VIAJE MARCA MARCA SEGIELA QUE TIENE UN AMPLIFICADOR DE SONIDO QUE SE VE QUE ES MAS COMPLETO. PERO NO HE VISTO UN REWIE DE LA SEGIELA. ME GUSTARIA SABER SI HAY ALGUN REWIE DE LA GUITARRA SEGIELA. LA SEGIELA LO VENDEN A TRAVEZ DE ALIEXPRESS.
@guitar-academy 2 ай бұрын
😊
@sassebensur7288 10 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup +++ !!!
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
Merci beaucoup aussi 😊😃
@TheSpeedyr6 Жыл бұрын
Is Yamaha silent guitar better than this
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
Good question . . but hard to answer. I'm going to make a video on this. The neck on the Donner is really nice but it feels a lot smaller. The Yamaha feels more expensive because the tuners are better and the wooden rests are nice. The Donner (to me) sounds as good as, or even better than the Yamaha. The Donner is on offer on Amazon at the moment and is less than half the price of the Yamaha. I think they are close enough that some people will prefer the Yamaha and some the Donner 🤔
@r.sinthangmarak3887 4 ай бұрын
What's the price?
@guitar-academy 4 ай бұрын
You need to do a search in your country to find that out 🤔
@theuserthatishere 2 ай бұрын
for me the allen screws are a deal breaker, it should pop together
@guitar-academy 2 ай бұрын
yes, that's fair. They could be made to clip together 🤔
@UNKUHNOODLES Жыл бұрын
That's a very cute kick around guitar! At that price point however, I'll just wait 'til Donner comes out with the Floyd Rose edition!!! 😜😜😜🎖🍕
@guitar-academy Жыл бұрын
hmmm . . that would be interesting 🤔
@sharadKnagar 3 ай бұрын
price ?
@guitar-academy 3 ай бұрын
Do a Google search because it depends on what country you're in and where you buy it from 🤔
@jameswalsh2098 10 ай бұрын
I am a novice, big fat construction hands NO fingernails. What says you ? Thank you
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
This is very small feeling . . possibly not ideal for you. What type of music do you want to learn ?
@ignungg 6 ай бұрын
8:57 This is annoying ... I think they could adapt better mechanism without this bolt.
@guitar-academy 6 ай бұрын
Yes, good suggestion. 😊
@TPITEOTG 10 ай бұрын
Comparing to competitor’s guitar from XYZ which costs twice less and uses absolutely the same basic cheapest “imported” sound pickup *without reverb* and constantly draining battery, Donner doesn’t use “zero fret” and, unplugged, sounds loud… but build quality, “shininess” (presentation), tuners, warranty give it 10x better value than competitors. I still think it is overpriced.
@guitar-academy 10 ай бұрын
Really sorry but I disagree with your conclusion between the Donner and the XYZ though I do respect your choice. But for me . . . The donner is constructed very neatly so the machine-heads are set back into the body and the neck is a very well made, graded asymmetrical shape. The XYZ feels like it wasn't designed, it was just made without consideration. The machine-heads are the standard mini type that are mounted on a piece of wood that's then been screwed on the back of the body so it digs in you and destroys any resonance the body might have. The neck is a standard 'D' shape which is uniform all the way up and there's no top bar to make if feel more like a real guitar. The Donner is slightly longer which isn't good but both guitars are too long to go in hand luggage anyway, which is limited to 55 cm. Very importantly for a travel guitar the Donner case is way better than the XYZ because the donner case has reinforcing between the padding. Regarding the batteries going flat in all these guitars and all Fishman preamps, just buy a 'usb rechargeable pp3' . . . job done.
@TPITEOTG 10 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy - thank you; I have one guitar with 9V battery and it doesn't drain, I think manufacturer (Donner) mentions battery is enough for 1 month. Which is more than enough for me. Yes, after watching more videos and comparing... fretwork at Donner seems 10x better, and tuning pegs, and neck design, and even hook (XYZ doesn't have hook); everything looks like Lexus GX vs. Honda Civic. "The neck is a standard 'D' shape" - I think they have some innovative "asymmetrical" design with neck. Anyway, I just ordered directly from Donner, price is lower than Amazon, and no taxes ;)
@guitar-academy 9 ай бұрын
@@TPITEOTGI really hope your pleased, but think you probably will be. I'd love to hear what you think when you've tried it out properly . . 😊
@TPITEOTG 9 ай бұрын
@@guitar-academy - ohhhhh..... just received it, direct order from Donner Canada, and it came with 0.5mm-1mm deep slots filed on top of compensated saddle!!! They even made it per-string-thickness, "professionally" (in quotes)... I am really confused, googling now "compensated slotted saddles". Blunder? [UPDATE] 1) slotted saddle enforced by construction (tuning pegs close to saddle); to enforce exact spacing between strings. 2) A little harder to play clean C chord (35mm from 1st to 6th strings at the nut); 1st and 3rd strings are buzzing hitting my 1st and 2nd fingers. And I have thin fingers. I can play clean C chord on my another guitar with 37mm from 1st string to 6th. Maybe I can file nut a little, to make it perfect "zero-fret" like; and maybe I need to try with different strings (and file may nails, and of course improve my skills!) 3) out of the box, action is good; I am beginner; I can do chromatic exercise from 1st to 6th strings at first frets without feeling that action is high. Just normal; 6th bass string may even buzz if plucked under slight angle. 4) With strap, I don't even need bottom metal part, I hold it "classic" style and I learn fingerpicking. But top part is not strong, bending under weight of my picking hand; 1 screw only, not enough. Good travel guitar + good for quiet practicing + portable. [UPDATE 2] I measured nut height, strings are above 0.024" at 1st fret when I press 4th fret. Too high, should be less than 0.010"; or even "zero-fret"-like. Need to file nut. It will be easier to play (including "clean" C chord).
@gabeledoux4251 11 ай бұрын
Clip your nails 😂
@guitar-academy 11 ай бұрын
follow the course and learn why guitarists need nails; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jd5mZruDvaqXXX0.html
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