Finding The PERFECT Acoustic Guitar | This One Blew Me Away
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4 жыл бұрынIn this video, Ben Calhoun from Righteous Guitars takes us through the best way to find the perfect acoustic guitar for you. I try out some popular body styles and end up with one Huss & Dalton guitar that blew my mind.
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@RhettShull 4 жыл бұрын
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@whiplashe 4 жыл бұрын
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@MyChannel-vm6dw 3 жыл бұрын
How much did you pay for the guitar in the video?
@manojsapate7462 2 жыл бұрын
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@dragongamer4753 2 жыл бұрын
Honestly Rhett, you should try a piezo guitar. I saw a p90 equiped music man axis on the atlanta craigslist with a piezo recently. I can vouch for the fishman piezo system, and music man has really great craftsmanship. It probably won't beat your novo, but it might be worth trying out.
@bzaden Жыл бұрын
That Huss and Dalton had an intimation issue…big time
@danielwatkins877 4 жыл бұрын
#1 thing to know about buying an acoustic. Do NOT leave the store without having someone--friend, employee, fellow customer--play it in front of you. Way too many people buy an acoustic only hearing it from behind, and some of them sound radically different from the front. Doubly true for pickups if you're planning on using them--you can go through more money than you spent on the guitar buying preamps until you finally figure out it's just not going to work a year down the road--don't ask me how I know.
@JWhitneyInc 4 жыл бұрын
No, this is why you bring an expensive recording rig to mic the guitar and listen through high end headphones. Geez, everybody knows that.
@danielwatkins877 4 жыл бұрын
@@JWhitneyInc If only my kids didn't keep asking for all that damn food!
@JWhitneyInc 4 жыл бұрын
@@danielwatkins877 I know, right? Like, didn't I feed you yesterday?
@nomadman123 3 жыл бұрын
Very good point.
@BradColemanisHere 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice. Thanks.
@Sad_Bastard_Noodles 3 жыл бұрын
The explanation of body size, woods, "scooped" and treble/bass - forward guitars in the first 5 minutes of this video is probably the best concise explanation of these subjects I've ever heard. Well done.
@1933cameron 4 жыл бұрын
I've only seen a couple of lowden guitars live, but every time they have blown my mind. The tone is all encompassing.
@TheNinnyfee 4 жыл бұрын
I loved how you had that moment with the guitar where you felt it ringing. That and the general tone connected me to my guitar, too. Yes, the guitar is a thing, but you definitely make a connection when it feels right. I also liked that you stayed open to the professional suggestions and talked about playing style, expectations and the way you put your physical energy and size into playing. Definitely important points beginners e.g. may not think about.
@kochjb32 4 жыл бұрын
I was seriously excited to see Ben Calhoun again. Thanks for continuing to go back to him. He adds a lot to this channel.
@Bfordandafter 4 жыл бұрын
The best acoustic I've ever had the chance to play was an early 2000s Huss and Dalton D style.. so pure... played amazingly.... but the tone was unreal. Loud, clear, full, even.
@bmoraga01 4 жыл бұрын
This was an incredibly useful video for anyone guitar shopping. Plus Ben was probably the most professional, knowledgeable and insightful sales associate I've ever seen. Keep those videos coming, Rhett.
@iansullivan8955 4 жыл бұрын
Always love the content Rhett! If I'm ever in the Atlanta area, I'm definitely going to Righteous Guitars and asking Ben for advice. He's a guru!
@chriswilson3435 4 жыл бұрын
I just watched your last video in the studio with Noah for the second time. The slide parts at the end on the Les Paul gave me the willies. I've noticed that your playing seems to have gone up a level. Nice. My wife (who wrote the book on cool) bought me a Taylor a year ago. We did the same thing. Went to the shop and A/B'd a bunch of different acoustics. Walked out with the Taylor.
@jacobusderottmann1000 4 жыл бұрын
I love the way Ben just casually spills all this knowledge I've never heard before, like the characteristics of the different woods. Great vid, great visit.
@allosaurusfragilis7782 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, I've never even thought of the speaker analogy, which makes perfect sense.
@dancunningham7268 4 жыл бұрын
Wooooo! Way to go! That Huss and Dalton sounded amazing! Suits your playing perfectly. Loved being along for the process. Enjoy it.
@JonNewquist 4 жыл бұрын
Nice demo! I love guitar safari. In '99 when I was looking for my desert island guitar, I played H&D, Santa Cruz, Bourgeois, Kline, Breedlove, Larrivée... All shapes and sizes. I fell in love with a rosewood/engleman Collings OM, and kept coming back to it. Your experience with the H&D's resonance into your body is exactly what I felt, plus a shimmery sparkle in the tone that was like the auditory equivalent of sunlight reflecting off a maintain lake when the breeze kicks up just right. It came home with me, of course. 🙂
@stimpsonjcat67 2 жыл бұрын
" I love guitar safari." LOL
@j_drichmond 4 жыл бұрын
Yep... that was a great guitar. I spent last summer trying to find my acoustic, and for me and my budget, the J-45 Standard worked-I couldn’t get that tone out of my head. It’s interesting how everyone connects with different instruments and how much those instruments can inspire and inform the music. Great video as always.
@MelvinHughesatp 4 жыл бұрын
The first time someone put a Huss & Dalton guitar in my hands, I had a similar reaction. It felt alive! I've owned Martins, Lowdens, Santa Cruzs, Bourgeois, Gibson, as well as several vintage guitars. But H&D is what I keep coming back to!
@charlesbartholomew2910 4 жыл бұрын
I must say the Huss & Dalton blew me away. The sound just pulled me in. I own a HD-28 and a Bourgeois Country Boy. I pick up my Country Boy a lot more than I do my Martin. It talks to me. But I really liked the sound coming from that Huss & Dalton...it was talking to me too. Thanks for sharing.
@tomyg2766 4 жыл бұрын
Checked the price here in the UK for the Huss & Dalton guitars-from £3,000-£7,000 through authorised dealers...and the lower price is for used! Meanwhile on planet Earth...
@charlesputnam9370 3 жыл бұрын
I looked em up start at around $3000 up.to.$8000 love to see one in person but I would have to give up fishing to buy one.
@JosephsCoat 3 жыл бұрын
They’re located 20 minutes from where I grew up and thought it’d be great to own a homegrown guitar... until I saw the price tag!
@MattaPhillipsmusic 4 жыл бұрын
I greatly appreciate your content. My wife and I stopped by Righteous Guitars a couple of weeks back and we were blown away by the customer service and selection. You won't meet a kinder, more informed group of people. Got a look at the PLEK machine as well, making me want to bring my guitars down when i have the chance. Thanks again. Keep up the good work.
@kjneese 4 жыл бұрын
Rhett, always amazing. Always thorough. Just wanted to thank you for all these vidz and the professionalism of your channel!
@InDecemberOfficial 8 ай бұрын
Immediately in love with the sound of that Martin.
@stevec-b6214 8 ай бұрын
aye, it is hard not to.
@nonolaporte3195 4 жыл бұрын
The Huss & Dalton sure suits you... your face changed when you got into it, you started playing with your heart, and let your feel take it from there. Just by how you played, I could tell it was speaking to you. That was nice to see and hear. Sounds amazing, you should buy it !
@garygrinkevich6971 4 жыл бұрын
STEP 1: HAVE BUDGET me: F A I L U R E
@AROSFC 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, me too! Almost 4k for that guitar!
@danharris2253 4 жыл бұрын
Lol... Just here to get strings. Leaves with D18
@JonNewquist 4 жыл бұрын
Look at Eastman's Traditional series. I own three of them - they look and sound great without breaking the bank.
@brunoerckmam5070 4 жыл бұрын
This guy really flexes on us with his gear 😂. But he's a recording wiz though ngl
@ScottMcdonaldMusic 4 жыл бұрын
My budget is always can I buy something that's not a piece of crap. It usually ends up being a very polished turd that I can afford.
@TraneFrancks 4 жыл бұрын
Good lord, that last guitar was BEAUTIFUL. What a sound. ❤️ In my world, I landed what is probably the best Martin DR ever made. It has the most complex overtones I've ever heard and it just makes me smile any time I play it. Love.
@robertjohnson3855 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Rhett,really like all your posts. They're always full of good usable information. Keep it up
@dominicsinicrope2795 4 жыл бұрын
I really liked the Lowden 050C. I feel like that one would suit me personally well. I liked the thought process of looking at the guitar in terms of a speaker. That makes a lot of sense. Thanks for another great video
@cowboy7x 4 жыл бұрын
I've owned 32 guitars and always favored the Martin HD-28. I've had 3 and this Huss & Dalton REALLY has me intrigued. Even through youtube it sounded pretty awesome. I'm into "even" but "warm".
@tyrssen1 4 жыл бұрын
I gather it's a pre-WW2 antique, so good luck finding one.
@hkguitar1984 3 жыл бұрын
@@tyrssen1 The Huss Dalton is a brand new guitar. The wear on the guitar is from the manufacturer giving it a Relic finish.
@tyrssen1 3 жыл бұрын
@@hkguitar1984 Wow, that's bonkers. Thank you. IMHO, if ya want your guitar to look "reliced," play the dogshit out of it for 30 years. Anything else is ... well, fake.
@joemamma4324 3 жыл бұрын
I made the mistake of buying an HD28..Watching all of the bluegrass players on yt...sold it after 6 years and bought a D28 ...also sold my D18 i had for 15 years when I picked up a Gibson J45 for the first time....i am much happier
@cowboy7x 3 жыл бұрын
@@joemamma4324 J45 would be welcomed in my arsenal. The ones I've played didn't have quite the tone I was looking for. Seemed a bit lacking in the mids, like the D35's I've played, (except one.) but I probably didn't play enough of J45's. It's all subjective of course. I think the reason that I love that Martin sound is because of the influences. (Fogelberg, Young, Crosby, Gallagher, Stills, Mitchell, and others.
@stevewarren4813 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing videos like this. This is really helpful for people that aren't sure what they are looking for; or even if they do know what they are looking for.
@billneill7567 4 жыл бұрын
That’s a great store and helpful salesman right there! I’m a heavy hitter and always loved dread style acoustics. The last 3 were all great but that Huss and Daulton had the perfect blend of volume and balanced tone for strumming and picking.
@JeremySheppard 4 жыл бұрын
I love Huss and Dalton! I'm ordering a custom guitar with them next week and am going to document the process.
@photopicker 4 жыл бұрын
Wow. A guitar dealer who knows more about guitars than most of the players walking through the doors, pros included!
@Bluesman78 3 жыл бұрын
Just tried a Brazilian Rosewood Huss and Dalton I'm totally in love with it. The sound is so rich and unique there's nothing else like it.
@CGCEifel 4 жыл бұрын
Thx for your videos Rhett, enjoy it a lot. A friend of mine owned a pair of full cedar Lowdens, a 6 and a 12 string. It is been 25 yrs. since i played them, but i'll never forget how unique these were.
@MsDaydream 4 жыл бұрын
that Huss and Dalton sounded so ridiculously good even compared with the D-41.
@RhettShull 4 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@shipyardtown8155 4 жыл бұрын
D41 sounded pretty poor tbh.
@RhettShull 4 жыл бұрын
That Huss really blew me away, and it was the cheapest guitar in the whole video. (Definitely NOT a cheap guitar though)
@Sean_Farmer 4 жыл бұрын
@@RhettShull, but...WOW! It was the only one that made me feel like I was there in the room. Your playing seemed more inspired as well. IMO, that's what it's all about.
@youKnowWho3311 4 жыл бұрын
Huss and Dalton is supposed to be the jam on bread.
@gayvalds 4 жыл бұрын
Never would have thought about considering how the size messes with the headroom of the guitar. Also never would've thought about headroom when talking about acoustic guitars. Great video!
@RhettShull 4 жыл бұрын
Yup! Try it next time you’re at a shop, play heavy strumming on a small body next to a dread or jumbo. You’ll feel the difference.
@JR-pr8jb 6 ай бұрын
I guess some folks don't worry about "playability"--nut width, fretboard radius, neck profile, scale length, string spacing, action, etc. Having smallish hands, playability is always my main concern.
@paulstabin6233 4 жыл бұрын
Incredible. A manufacturer I never heard of made a guitar I will never forget. It fits you perfectly. Best video on this topic I have seen.
@harrisonmyers1572 4 жыл бұрын
It’s coincidental that you uploaded this because I’m actually in the market for another acoustic guitar. I haven’t settled on anything yet but I really do love how koa sounds as a tonewood, especially on grand auditorium guitars.
@PFB1994 4 жыл бұрын
its been 20 years since I bought my main acoustic, but one thing I thought was helpful was to have the sales person sit and play the 2 guitars I was down to choosing. I guess the mic does that to an extant, but playing it sitting down and also listening from in front, you get a better overall idea.
@Ellenweiss1 2 жыл бұрын
You and that Huss and Dalton are a match made in heaven.......the energy was so palpable to me. I hope you bought her!! I've been looking for my dream guitar my whole life. Ben seems so good at that. Now I may have to add Georgia to my travel list.....soon!
@jeffpeck1057 4 жыл бұрын
The guy from The shop was extremely knowledgeable. One of the best and accurate explanations of how woods transmit tone..I’m from NY but I’m buying my next acoustic there.Excellent video.
@TomoFujitaMusic 4 жыл бұрын
Very educational!! So awesome!!
@jasoncarnevale2998 3 жыл бұрын
Tomo!!
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 жыл бұрын
@@sergedenovo2389 Thank you~
@jakespencer431 2 жыл бұрын
@@TomoFujitaMusic hey tomo your the man! I love your videos I’ve been playing guitar for 5-6 months what video would you recommend for someone who isn’t playing in time should I use a metronome?
@TomoFujitaMusic 2 жыл бұрын
@@jakespencer431 Look "Practice Routine" videos at my channel. Thank you! Only need 10 minutes a day!
@2dazetake 2 жыл бұрын
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@terrymckown2441 4 жыл бұрын
I have 2 Huss & Dalton DM Customs, an '07 and a '05. Adi tops. They changed my whole approach, damn things are alive. Hahahaha Had the '07 ("Huss") about 9 years. Best dred I ever played and decided to find a twin for a backup. Found the '05 (Dalton")on Reverb about a year ago and it blew away the 1st one. Geeze. I agree about the tops waking up. Dalton was raised in the studio and was a bit dormant from not being played regularly but within a week or two passed Huss. After a month his bass really woke up during a jam and I thought a brace let loose or something. Hahahaha He's only gotten better a year later, wow. So awfully glad you found some magic. 👍
@joesun2331 2 жыл бұрын
I fell in love with the sound of the Huss and Dalton. An absolute dream guitar. Great Video
@jacquesostiguy4216 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Very informative. I learned things I wasn't aware of, especially about the type of wood, its interaction with the size of the guitar, the way it is played, and so on.
@coachster 4 жыл бұрын
Love the Lowden. Fell in love with them after hearing Phil Keaggy play one live.
@ralphcompton3617 4 жыл бұрын
thought PK played Olson's
@sirmadrigal6427 3 жыл бұрын
@@ralphcompton3617 Phil Keaggy plays quite a few guitars. Both Olsens and Lowdebs are really great.
@bradellis3855 4 жыл бұрын
As partial as I am to Martin guitars, I fell in love with the Lowden. The only other Guitar that impressed me that much was a Mossman dreadnaught.
@BluesGuitarInstitute 4 жыл бұрын
Cool video. I like the EQ analogy on tonewoods and great Huss and Dalton!
@sky_grimm 4 жыл бұрын
I love this series Rhett! Keep them coming brother 🤘🏼
@cityslacker6221 4 жыл бұрын
I remember my first go on a Huss Dalton back at the Guitar Shop in D.C. in '97. It was from their first or second year of production I reeeeaaally regret not purchasing that guitar. Same with a Froggy Bottom they put in my hands a year later.
@ScottHz Жыл бұрын
Froggy Bottom does a lot of the slotted headstock variety, which I have a great weakness for. ;)
@rmzzz76 4 жыл бұрын
One thing I started doing years ago is taking a ZOOM portable recorder with me to the music store, arranging some private time in a demo room and recording the guitar paired with my voice. If you are a singer who uses the acoustic as an accompany instrument this experiment may blow your mind when you play back what was recorded. I found that was straining my voice the louder the guitar and that some guitars seem to sound better and make my voice sound better at the same (here's looking at you Gibson J-45).
@scottbecker3485 4 жыл бұрын
Very good remark! Have had the same revelations numerous times. A guitar can sound "great" in whatever sense of the word, but do lousy things to your voice, or make you sound too tinny or too bassy. The frequency distribution of the guitar should complement and not overwhelm your voice. Great idea to take along a recorder!
@cmikesmith664 4 жыл бұрын
I hope more people do the same. I’d love to walk into Guitar Central and see 20 to 30 people recording themselves.
@scottbecker3485 4 жыл бұрын
C. Mike Smith Yeah, just perhaps not at the same time, in the same room, eh? 😉
@cmikesmith664 4 жыл бұрын
Scott Becker, 😄exactly.
@michaelskywalker3089 2 жыл бұрын
Despite the complication in schedules it might be a good idea to take a friend who can listen and perhaps record on a phone you playing, and playing and singing. Testing plugged in and unplugged. I do not sing, and value songwriting as much as performing so the personal sound is important as the projected sound for me.
@unstabilizer 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this Rhett! Much appreciated!
@maaik 4 жыл бұрын
Stopped in at Righteous when I was on my Jazzmaster hunt! Gorgeous gorgeous shop with a super helpful and knowledgeable staff. These are great shopping tips. I’ve been banging on my ‘78 Alvarez 5059 for over 20 year now and it’s an amazingly resonant and LOUD guitar and I was curious why I’ve been drawn to parlor guitars lately and I think it’s because without realizing it I was looking for that articulation in addition to portability. This video’s helped clarify some things for me while I look for my next acoustic
@tonybrooks476 4 жыл бұрын
That dread. Exactly what I hear in my head too. Utter class.
@BobJones-bh9qz 4 жыл бұрын
Tony Brooks I think the main things are spruce over mahogany, and it being a dreadnought, I think you can get pretty close with those things
@davidleonard8460 4 жыл бұрын
I made my first visit to Righteous Guitars right in the middle of you filming this video...so sorry about that I'm the a-hole talking in the background during your initial interview with Ben. Really appreciate all your content...keep it up! Also, nice job selecting the Huss & Dalton. Try it out with a Blue Chip pick and you'll push that top even harder...you've got a great sound already and certainly that instrument will take it to new heights!
@seanhallahan14 3 жыл бұрын
Nice work, gentlemen! Ben's question asking up front and mini-tutorial on tops = cones and body/sides = woofer was right on. Thank you.
@marcreno893 3 жыл бұрын
That Huss and dalton you picked up sounded so similar to my martin D18.. same woods and even looked almost identical. Good find sir. Keep up the good work
@bradh.689 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2018 Reimagined D41 and it’s a fantastic guitar, but my favorite acoustic I’ve ever played is my Bourgeois Slope D “Banjo Killer” Custom Adirondack over Mahogany. It’s unreal.
@rfao90 4 жыл бұрын
If Ben isn’t the greatest salesman ever then I don’t know who is
@professorhamamoto 4 жыл бұрын
He's excellent. Quite knowledgeable. He knew, for example, the philosophy of Richard Hoover and his Santa Cruz instruments. Full disclosure: I have a Santa Cruz H-13.
@kennybluet5527 4 жыл бұрын
The best salesman I ever heard of was a character in a "Far Side" cartoon from about 30 years ago. His name escapes me but the caption underneath the cartoon read something like : ( Whatever the guy's name was)King of All Salesman, and the cartoon was a guy in a rowboat, rowing away from from an iceberg ,waving goodbye to several Eskimos on that iceberg. They were standing next to a bunch of refrigerators. Love that Santa Cruz.
@johannesimpybgg5174 3 жыл бұрын
Ben's smirk when Rhett said "You did it again" is just priceless.
@grayaj23 3 жыл бұрын
@@kennybluet5527 I can't resist: Greatest Salesman Of All Time. Kid gets a job in sales at a Fred Meyer or something similar. His boss tells him "Don't worry about quotas, it's your first day. It'll take time to get into the swing of things." Later that day, the boss asks him "so how did you do?". Kid says I sold $166,000 worth of stuff. (this is the much-condensed version). The boss doesn't believe him, so the kid explains. I was helping him pick out fish hooks and asked what he had for bait. Once he had the bait figured out, I got him into a new tackle box. I asked him how old his rod was and had he heard about the new carbon fiber deals with the high-precision balanced reels. Then I asked him how deep was he fishing and took him over to look at trolling motors and helped him pick one out. I asked him if he'd seen the latest alloy-hulled flat-bottom six-seater boats and found him one he liked. Then "I saw you pull in in that little four-banger import pickup truck. You're going to needs something better than that to pull this baby around in, so I sold him a grand Cherokee. Boss says "Bulls**t. You sold a Grand Cherokee to a guy who came in looking for fish hooks? Kid said "no, he came in looking for tampons, so i said Your weekend's shot, might as well go fishin'."
@shakespearouac 4 жыл бұрын
OUTSTANDING, Mr. Shull. I currently have 6 guitars, ½ and ½ acoustic and electric, including a boutique Rod Schenk I paid 8k for 6 years ago, But of course I need JUST ONE MORE, and thanks to you and Ben I'm going to deep-dive for one more for myself - ain't going to say which one. I've been playing for 50 years, non-pro only, and have been actively looking for purchase information for my nephew now for a few months - some of them have been quite helpful. But this upload of yours blows 'em all away.
@CenterThePendulum 4 ай бұрын
This is the best rundown on how to evaluate I’ve seen. My voice is thick, low register and I chose the Collings CW Rosewood/Adirondack because it sounds incredible and has a pocket for myvocals. Only downside is matching key is easier when guitar fundamentals overlap with your voice’s register.
@RevivalontheHudson 3 жыл бұрын
Ive tried Martins, Taylors and high end brands but I always end up back at Yamaha, especially for the money I think Yamaha acoustics are underrated by most.
@dezmonseth674 2 жыл бұрын
I first started playing acoustic guitar is dad's 1968 FG 300. Plays and sounds amazing.( It's Yamaha's version of a Gibson Hummingbird.) I think it sounds and plays better than a Gibson Hummingbird. And it's probably cheaper. But Yamaha makes great instruments that will last forever.
@multipipi1234 2 жыл бұрын
Not underated.....overlooked is a better description.
@mainsblanches8793 2 жыл бұрын
What makes a guitar great is the balanced harmonics!!...
@mrgreen1198 Жыл бұрын
i seem to wind up with a lot of yamahas also. for beginners i highly recommend the F-310. Amazing quality for a beginner. Always tunes up and will last 25 years or more. $175
@ralfybaby Жыл бұрын
Yamaha and Alvarez are amazing for what you get.
@jeremyyork007 4 жыл бұрын
Rhett, I played that Huss & Dalton last week at Righteous and it blew me away as well. I wish I would have had the funds to buy it before you did but hey it's in the proper hands now. I can't wait to hear more from you playing it. Great videos
@powellsa 2 жыл бұрын
What were they asking for it?
@MrJesse3030 5 ай бұрын
@@powellsaA pair of panties
@fredbanta5876 4 жыл бұрын
Loved watching this. Really glad I found you.
@rodrirm 2 жыл бұрын
Good video!!! That last guitar sounds amazing!
@DougFMcDermott 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That Huss & Dalton was the clear winner! Even tho dreads are usually the louder of the guitar styles, I see what you meant about the tone of that guitar, it was definitely the epitome of what an acoustic should sound like! Would love to stop by Righteous when we’re clear of this darn virus!! Cheers!
@B2Rockin 3 жыл бұрын
13:48 That moment when your ring puts a little dent in the neck wood. 😖
@drauc 2 жыл бұрын
I'm from GA and live on the west coast and haven't been back in a while, but I will for sure be stopping by Righteous to hopefully talk to Ben. Awesome stuff, thanks for the video!
@powellsa 2 жыл бұрын
Huss & Dalton is my next acoustic. As soon as he started playing it, I was like "WOW!" Amazing sounds.
@tylerstevens1904 3 жыл бұрын
All very nice. My current guitar is a Seagull S6. Beautiful sound, beautifully made. Not the same price point as what's shown in this video but for someone who plays for pure enjoyment i'd recommend.
@michallistiak4343 Жыл бұрын
Agree with you there... I play Seagull Entourage. Love the playability.
@stevebishop5160 4 жыл бұрын
Rhett I had the exact same (or at least pretty close) experience. Took my Larrivee OM-40R (which I still love) over to Righteous for some fret work before Christmas and decided to ask (Jeff in this case) about some possibilities for that next guitar. I went in thinking about maybe a Santa Cruz or Bourgeois (both obviously excellent) and had always lusted after a Collings. After some questioning and conversation Jeff pulled an OMPW and a (thank God) pre-owned Huss Torrefied Red Spruce TOM-R they had just gotten in on trade for me to pick on. I had heard a little about Huss & Dalton but had never really been exposed to them much less seen or played one. I was immediately blown away. Thought about it (and consulted with management) overnight and decided to buy it the next day before someone else got it. My angelic wife even went over to pick it up and wrapped it up for Christmas morning for me. Letting that sit for two weeks was not easy. My heart and ears ‘stupid grin’ every time I open the tweed case...and I love supporting such a committed and excellent small shop. Mark and Jeff and Kimberly and the team up there are a special group of musician/artisans...and the Righteous dudes are awesome. Now just working hard at getting better to live up to this amazing instrument (and all the people behind it). Hope you’re doing awesome. Should have taken you up on those lessons before you got too busy! Come say hi when you’re back in the neighborhood. :)
@ScottHz Жыл бұрын
ah, Collings are NICE!
@davidmcauliffe8692 4 жыл бұрын
I first heard about Righteous Guitars from Rick Beato about 9 months ago. My cousin lives in Alpharetta, so I immediately forwarded the Beato post to her. She told me she basically lives across the street and passes it everyday. So I forwarded this video to her after thirty seconds. Probably one of the first places I will visit when I visit her one of these days. This video whetted my appetite to visit.
@theblockyrocker9060 4 жыл бұрын
HUSS & DALTON! I used to work in a studio in Nashville. I went to Artisans Guitar, in Franklin, just for fun. I saw a beautiful Huss & Dalton, so I played it. It was the only guitar i ever teared up playing. That was 2012, and nothing has come close to the sound that still resonates in my head, until 2017, when a local shop had a used huss & dalton. They nailed my quintessential acoustic sound, just not my budget...
@markthompsoncpa 4 жыл бұрын
Yes that Huss & Dalton was the right one. Big sound & tone was perfect.
@bobbaumeister5243 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! The Best!
@Transterra55 4 жыл бұрын
The Huss and Dalton sounds like all the gorgeous guitars from the singer/songwriters of the 1970s that I love so much. SOLD! Greetings from Memphis.
@mijolobo 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, sweet information. Ben really gave me the best analogy using speakers… blown my mind. The H&D whew!
@maxprizm 4 жыл бұрын
I've never been in a music store that has someone this knowledgeable, it's usually the high school kid or the disgruntled former 80's hair band guy.
@anthonydratnal1870 4 жыл бұрын
I'd request "how to find the perfect bass for recording", but we all know it's just going to be an old Fender P Bass. :-D
@switchnose 4 жыл бұрын
Anthony Dratnal i considered posting “How to find the perfect bass” but i knew there wasnt a better bass than a P Bass.
@weschilton 4 жыл бұрын
A Pbass is definitely in the arsenal... but its true that there is no one perfect bass. Which is why I have 4 basses.
@NRG2 4 жыл бұрын
If you can't afford a Sadowski. They win an A-B against anything on the planet. Hope I get to play one some day 😊🤙
@anthonydratnal1870 4 жыл бұрын
@@NRG2 Absolutely, there are some really fantastic boutique basses out there, Sadowski, Fodera, etc! But I've heard more than a few top-shelf custom basses played for a song or even an entire set and sound fantastic, until the bassist grabs his old beat-up Precision which blows the boutique out of the water. It's just THAT sound.
@NRG2 4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonydratnal1870 I would hve the same sentiment until recent years of Sadowski... Unless the perception of nostalgia is in the way... The ol basses do not sound better... It's just like vinyl where people prefer the sound for other reasons 🤙.... it not just the boutique thing because I used to think Foder was the greatest but naaah...I do prefer the old magnets to every EXCEPT Sad... Idk what they're doing in the low end but it's never been done before. Imagine what a vintage Sad will sound like... Fender can't possibly hold a candle... 😳
@thirstypilgrim97 4 жыл бұрын
That H&D reminds me of my Yahmaha A5R. It has rosewood back and sides, sitka spruce top, ebony finger board, and they do the baking process on it as well. Sounds wonderful.
@Matt-012 3 жыл бұрын
great vid. u answer questions ive had for 35 yrs of playing guitar for fun and some gigging a long time ago
@tacratt6091 3 жыл бұрын
There’s just something special about a well built Mahogany Dread! Good choice!!!
@WhiteNacho 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 95 Gibson Gospel nicely aged that sounds incredible!
@sk1fiend 2 жыл бұрын
7:37 Santa Cruz Firefly - I like this sound for the size. 8:24 Santa Cruz OM Custom "Lighthouse" - Not convinced 9:05 Martin D41 - Very nice - at a price 9:40 Lowden 050C - I knew lowdens from 90s, nice guitars, sound really good.
@ronnance Жыл бұрын
I’ll definitely take a trip south to that store. What a selection! Huss&Dalton are stellar luthiers. Good choice!
@NeriKafkafi 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is what I discovered myself: The only way to find out what you like is to play it. The name on the headstock is likely to surprise you. Also never mind about tonewoods. You don't need to consider them if you actually play the guitar. Would be interesting to know the prices asked for each of these. And rarely do you get a salesman that recommends a good used guitar to a customer seriously considering new high-ends. I had to try a LOT more than 5 acoustics to know what I wanted, but when I finally found it, there was no question. It was 15 years ago and today there is still no question. Also, size does matter: for those who crave that big full dread tone, no small size or even an OM will be enough. Based on your sound samples, I would have chosen the same. The Lowden sounds great but not warm enough for my taste. The Martin is warm enough, highs slightly too jangley when pushed hard, and probably too expensive for a utility player. The H&D sounds quite good with fingerpicking and phenomenal when strummed.
@NeriKafkafi 2 жыл бұрын
@@lowellcalavera6045 If you'd actually read what I wrote, you could have saved the lecture. I never wrote that tone woods don't matter. I wrote that you don't need to worry about them as long as you play the guitar yourself, so you can hear and feel the tone directly.
@lowellcalavera6045 2 жыл бұрын
@@NeriKafkafi whoops
@donnyhall2535 4 жыл бұрын
Huss & Dalton was amazing. For me it's not about brand. It's sound, feel and playability. I'm gonna have to check these guitars out for sure. Next, how to find the perfect amp head and cab. Yeah, that should be next. Because honestly most people have no idea about what fits them. They just know what their dad had when they were a kid, or theirs buddy had this and they played it. And that's all they know. So yeah. Amp head and cab should be the next video in the series. Love the videos Rhett, very informative and entertaining. Keep it up.
@danielhall3105 4 жыл бұрын
Bolt on neck. Well, one might say, so what? Fender=bolt on neck right? I just want that dove tail neck joint because of tradition or something. It sounded great with Rhett playing it. I'll take the D-41
@donnyhall2535 4 жыл бұрын
@@fartpooboxohyeah8611 Ok, so they are high end guitars. Not like I don't have a few of those, as many off us do. It sounded great, so if I can find one near where I live and be able to physically play it and see if it's something I like. Well, I guess that will be the hard part. I'm not too much worried about the price of it. I'll just do like I have since I was a kid and save my money. If it's worth it them I'm ok with whatever it costs.
@xkukubax 4 жыл бұрын
Looking for an acoustic for myself atm I found this episode excellent. Thank you Rhett
@iTrove 4 жыл бұрын
One of your best videos that I have seen. Good job!
@joaco190 4 жыл бұрын
1:12 General Kenobi
@gordontubbs 4 жыл бұрын
;-)
@SHOOTER_J 4 жыл бұрын
🤘🏼
@KilSwt2318 4 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@RhettShull 4 жыл бұрын
R/prequelmemes
@spxyx 4 жыл бұрын
The Huss & Dalton is definitely the sound I have in my head as well!
@tenlittleindians 4 жыл бұрын
My little sister had a Small bodied Stella guitar back in the early 70's. Not an expensive guitar but it played well and had an incredible tone that cut through finger pick style. It looked like such a little kids guitar but I found myself drawn to it's tone and often preferred it to my expensive full sized guitar.
@ericgreen86 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video Rhett. I lived in the Atlanta area for most of my life, but have been in Florida since 2018. I'm going to make a point to visit Righteous Guitars when I'm up in the ATL for a visit in May!
@rogerledoux4741 4 жыл бұрын
Huss and Dalton or the D 41. Most of the time I would say the Martin but in this case it was the Huss. Great video as usual.
@fluxilla 4 жыл бұрын
9:40 holy crap that louden is INCREDIBLE. no wonder richard thompson plays them.
@JohannesLabusch 4 жыл бұрын
Every single Lowden I've played has been a masterpiece, any body shape, any wood combination ...
@cityslacker6221 4 жыл бұрын
I have played a few dozen over the years and they are insanely good.
@JohannesLabusch 4 жыл бұрын
@@cityslacker6221 I really love their design and finish, as well. It's not American style - glossy, but not totally matte, either. It ages nicely. My friend has a cedar top jumbo that keeps getting better with age.
@Bluebuthappy182 4 жыл бұрын
Very good guitars but just a little on the expensive side.
@zapphoddbubbahbrox5681 4 жыл бұрын
I had a Louden guitar that I paid 3k for and traded it in for the love of my life ( not a guitar) and it only cost my affection. You pick your winner, I'll pick mine. YMMMV. A 40 dollar guitar may be the one.
@_left_eye 2 жыл бұрын
I immediately loved the compressed tone of the firefly. Have a similar sized Italian guitar (way cheaper if compared to a Santa Cruz to be honest) but, when crafted properly, that territory is really intriguing
@stephenfries179 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, as always! Just found your youtube channel and podcast recently, but your penchant for bringing rain to outdoor shows is already legendary! I wanted to suggest that, as a humanitarian act, you book yourself for outdoor gigs in drought areas. And please, of course stay away from flood prone places!
@picksalot1 4 жыл бұрын
Rhett - You better have bought that Huss & Dalton. It fits you perfectly, and sounds amazing!
@papajeff5486 4 жыл бұрын
Picksalot I hope you brought the right budget for that Huss & Dalton. It was built for you. Buy and play that guitar. I could see warm and fuzzy all over your face when you played it. Go home with that guitar. Texas
@frankdemarzo9943 3 жыл бұрын
Never heard of Huss and Dalton. It sounds amazing. Guess I need to start saving.
@DevinRyanVitek 4 жыл бұрын
Love Righteous. They took my dream Les Paul Custom and took it from zero to hero. Always the best support and service even for a timid kid like me.
@chrishorne4492 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video with great information. Thanks!
@Sound-GuyJC 4 жыл бұрын
Right away the Firefly would be a perfect complimentary guitars to any of the other acoustics, but not as a main acoustic. I bet its great with a capo finger style, because of its lack of low end.
@DannyJamesGuitar 4 жыл бұрын
It would also be great in any mix that needs the acoustic guitar to cut through a lot. Would be great for blues solos etc.
@bobbykerr6273 4 жыл бұрын
I have Wee Lowden (their small body), and that's really where those small bodies shine is the fingerpicking, especially with a capo.
@TeeCisio 4 жыл бұрын
@@DannyJamesGuitar Yep. I thought it was the one that sounded the best of them all for my tastes. I mainly play blues/folk stuff on acoustics. I was kind of shocked when Rhett seemed disapointed with the guitar
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