I feel like Brandon is trying to pull a Clark Kent on us by growing a beard. “Me? An immortal vampire? Oh no, you must be mistaken. I mean, I suppose I do resemble the ivory-skinned theorbo player in that 400 year old portrait hanging above my mantle, but it couldn’t possibly be me. As you can see, *i* have a beard.” Clever ruse, you deathless virtuoso.

Ahhh yes, I remember buying a guitar just because it was black lol

I've been playing and building guitars for 30 years so I know this stuff, but something about watching Brandon's videos is relaxing, like watching Bob Ross paint, so I watch them all regardless.

People make vampire jokes about Brandon too much that he came back a werewolf.

"You walk into a room full of classical guitars" Where is this mythical place?

Brandon: "Scale length doesn't matter as long as it feels good." Gibson and Fender fanboys: *lose their shit*

5:57 When you realize that Brandon speaks metric system, you oughta love him even more

Further proof that Brandon is indeed, an immortal vampire: *American using metric system organically.* Other fine points most of us all know: •Specializes mostly in instruments from the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and more, and VERY well •Very knowledgeable and articulate •Was in a metal band at some point(I mean, come on) •Always seems to be making his solo videos in dimly lit rooms, like the one in this video • *Never ages* •Nosferatu fingers that are graceful as hell, and a tall, lean, angular build •Seems to have an "old soul" and be "wise beyond his years" -think about that last one •We start noticing more and calling him out, and now he suddenly has a very nice, full, trimmed beard. Seems like something a vampire would do in a book or movie thinking he'll never get caught that way, but it's the very thing that leads to more proof And again, for emphasis of how great, yet unnatural it is to witness regularly, much like his wonderful playing skills on basically everything with strings from not this time period, *AMERICAN, ORGANICALLY USING THE METRIC SYSTEM.* I know he has clearly been to many places in the world that well, anywhere outside the US is using metric system, let's be honest, and may even know other languages from "working with operas," (we all know it's because you've had hundreds of years to learn), but it's too natural. And yes, I'll bite the bullet and go there, those of you who didn't even ask me, _it's supernatural_

Can people who want to see how Brandon takes care of his nails like? Because I really want to learn how he takes care of his nails, and the shape of his nails.

7:07 I actually recommend having someone ELSE play each type of top in the store for you. Guitars sound so incredibly different from a listening position vs. a playing position!

When Brandon was 16 or 17, classical guitars were just called guitars. #MedievalVampire

... I just realized this is going to make me want a new guitar :(

When buying my daughter’s guitar we really appreciated the advice given at the guitar shop. It convinced me this is not a purchase to do over the internet. Being able to try the guitar is also really important. A good salesperson will sell you the best instrument for you (and not the most expensive one) and will offer support and maintenance services. Support your local businesses 😊

I've been playing guitar as an amateur for 20+ years. I migrated to electric guitars to appease my neighbors... And this is the first time someone explains fair and square in easy words how to pick one's first guitar. Fantastic ! Thanks !!

2:54 Me: I like that guitar.. Wallet: No you don't...

One of the often neglected aspects of guitar selection is neck width. A few years ago I tried a handmade guitar that was wonderfully easy for me to play, especially for barring in the higher positions. I asked the shop owner what was different about the neck. He didn't know. We did some measuring and found out it had a 54mm nut width. It never occurred to me that a neck could be too narrow for comfort. I just assumed that a narrower neck would be easier to play. But I have big hands. For decades I'd been playing a guitar with a 51mm nut, but the wider string spacing of the 54 felt immediately more natural and less cramped. Get a guitar that fits your hands. If you've got really small hands, you might want something in the 48-49mm range of nut width.

My wallet after finding this video: “This is a personal attack.”

Brandon is the Bob Ross of Classical guitar. Just another happy note S2

In Indonesia, 200$ is usually out of the price range of beginners. Even 100$ guitars are considered pricey here for a beginner guitar.

This comes just in the perfect moment, I was thinking about buying a new guitar, because I've been playing a 60$ one for four years and it's time to get a new one finally 😅

My friends and family love it when I watch one of brandon's videos cuz I start talking like him for a while and they find it very pleasant

when i started playing classical i got a cordoba c5. teachers and peers have all told me it’s the best starter model and i have no complaints. it’s reached a point where the intonation is slightly off, but while it was my primary instrument it never failed me!

I bought a beautiful classical guitar directly imported from Spain for just over €1200 for my birthday last year. I was well advised and did some research beforehand and had already played the guitar for about a year. I discovered my love for classical guitar through your channel! Buying that guitar was one of the best choices of my life!

💥My new online guitar course is open! classicalguitar-pro.com Sign-up for lifetime access to this 6-hour course and start playing elegant classical music today!

Brandon has such a good vibe!! That light there makes the mood really warm and welcoming too. He doesn't rush with the fact. He's inviting and knowledgeable. Love your channel!

Great video, Brandon! Concise, clear, up-to-the-point and enjoyable.👍❤️

Super educational, it was pleasant just to listen and learn something. Some of these things I did not know or consider before. Thanks Brandon!

You rock Brandon. Love your easy going demeanor and vastness of knowledge.

Great video with lots of very useful information. Very nicely presented and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing Brandon. 🙂

Your Recuerdos De La Alhambra video inspired me to learn the song. It's no doubt the most difficult song Ive attempted and I come from a flat picking background but I'm amazed at the progress I've made in just a few days. Thank you!

Thank you for taking the time to make and post this *Most Important Lesson* on knowing what to look for in a *Classical Guitar* purchase♪ onto part two...

this was a very well made video. it was easy to listen to you, it was very informational but at the same time you knew when to make a small joke. i loved it :)

Thank you Brandon for your awesome, insightful video. Greatly appreciated.

Thank you so much for all that you have posted and given the world for free. Ive tried many times to "stick with it" and walked away. But the way you deliver material has been a blessing. Speed running all your material back to back lol.

I always learn so much from your videos. Thank you, Brandon.

Thank you Brandon. Always to the point and very understandable.

Thank you for clearly answering pretty much all the questions i had about buying my first classical guitar man, this video was so useful!

Hi Brandon, I must thank you! I have been wearing myself out watching videos before I choose my first classical. You have answered every question, Your voice, tone and knowledge is amazing. This is very much appreciated! You've ended my frantic search 😇

These make me so happy, these videos are so relaxing

I bought a Cordoba C9 Crossover and it has polyurethane lacquer on the soundboard. Yet it sounds awesome. Lots of beautiful lingering resonance and multiple harmonics. The build of the guitar adds so much to the enjoyment and tone.

I found a old Yamaha classical guitar in a shop, cost $220, the shop owner said this particular model was 30 years ago. Either way, it sounds surprisingly amazing, fantastic action, very warm tone with great resonance. Looks and price can be deceiving for sure! :)

Fantastic video Brandon, fantastic. Thank you!

I'm planning on attending a classical program for college and have never really played a classical guitar. So this video will be a big help

Brandon, I am gonna buy a classical guitar on my birthday ( in march ) And there you go, educating me on how I should buy.. Thank You Senior

I have to mention the brand 'Hanika". It is a German manufacturer which builds rather affordable guitars (I mean, they are still 1000€ onwards). Which was so astounding for me is the fact that since I bought a Hanika, I never had the feeling my instrument is fighting against me. Every single fret sounds loud and clear and the intonation is never off. I owned so many different guitars and was so fascinated when I got to try out my first Hanika. I now use one to study the classical guitar in Austria and have no intention of replacing it in the near future. I also had to share this video with my gf, as she is plaing a spruce top Hanika, while I play a cedar one. The difference in sound, though very subtle, was noticable. It has to be said that this difference only really appeared to the person playing the guitar. When playing a note, one does pursue a certain kind of sound. If you are used to a spruce wood guitar and you use the same technique, the same playstyle on a cedar guitar, the tonal outcome may surprise you. You really motivated me with that video and as always, as soon as I finished watching I opened up my sheet music to start practicing.

This has been a very helpful video. Thanks Brandon

Great info and reminders too! Thanks!

Just came upon your channel - love it! So relaxing and informative.

Hey Brandon, after 10 years of playing a Maple Blossom banjo, I have returned to my first love: the classic guitar; I find your videos very stimulating and inspiring; keep up the good work

Your videos are so instructive, thank you! The editing is so well done, the picture and you are a classy young man. It was surprising to see a picture of you playing an electric guitar :-)

Outstanding guidance. Thank you.

if anyone is wondering what beautiful song is played through out the video... "Erik Satie - Gymnopedie No 1"... but it's mainly played on Piano😋

Thank you very much. Extremely valuable advise!

GREAT VIDEO!!

Brandon plays guitar with such authenticity!

Yes! I was waiting on some sort of "Classical guitar for the classical-curious metalhead" kind of video sometime.

This is really so helpful Brandon, you’re really a experienced guitarist!! Lots of love from India 🇮🇳!!!

your voice is so soothing

Thank you for the tips! This is an incredibly useful video. Happy New Year!

Well done!

This is perfect timing! I was just looking at buying a classical guitar this week😁 I play classical button accordion, classical flute and piano and I'm thinking of branching out even more 😁🎶

Excellent video 👌

thank you very much for valuable informations. These are very beneficial for us 👍🏻

Watching this video is making me want to buy a new guitar. I've picked up the guitar here at home throughout the years but it's only now that I'm "taking it seriously". I've started to notice a few things about the guitar I have and am considering getting a smaller one in the future. Thank you for the video :)

I'm impressed by the amount of likes and how far the dislikes are, no one dares to dislike such a beautiful and chill video.

Excellent video! thank you SO MUCH

Loved the video :)

great tips man thanks

Very informative! Thanks!

Perfect time! I was planing to buy a new guitar!

This is calming

Incredible I was looking for a new guitar !

Thank you very much Brandon. Great advice (excellent). The best. I recently purchased my first classical guitar (a Kremona S65C GG) about 1 year ago after doing extensive research to find a decent first guitar that had a satin type finish, wasn't mass produced and cost 200-400$. Kremona seemed to fit these needs. (Kremona makes some pretty affordable hand made guitars - not mass produced guitars, made in Bulgaria, the Kremona S65C costs around 300$ - solid cedar top. and this particular guitar is made using sustainable wood practices)

Thanks for video, very useful!

Thanks Brandon..!

I bought a Yamaha CG192S Spruce Top this year and I absolutely Love it!!!

the cedar and spruce top sound has definitely caught the mic because we can hear properly the difference and its such a big one too thank you for making this video. i am a intermediate classical player and need a classical guitar so i came to your channel . very informative and easy too understand explanation. you arnt just a virtuoso but a great explainer i guess 🙌🙌. thanks for this video really helped me narrow down my options.

Wow! In headphones, the different tops are extreme, thanks Brandon :)

Thank you very much for these tips.

Great video! Thank you.

Great tips! Im looking for a new classical guitar and this video came out at the perfect time. Thank you. Nice beard btw.

Thanks for the tips

You make such a good point about

I remember going to Yamaha to get my very first guitar as a birthday present and I ended up getting a unlaminated Yamaha C40 that was full-sized. It was almost 3 years ago, and it's still bigger than my entire torso but it was worth it because it's sounds amazing haha

Thanks for sharing! I bought a Cordoba C3M as my first classical. The first one was cracked on the back and had razor sharp fret ends. I sent it back, and finally after two weeks received another, also with horrible fret ends. Fortunately I know how to dress fret ends and have the proper tools so I spent a little time fixing things and now it's pretty great. Absolutely playable, comfortable, and sounds good. My goal is if I can learn how to play it well, I'll get a much nicer one. I adore fingerstyle playing; it seems so much more intimate a connection to the instrument to me, and much more dynamic. It was definitely a night and day difference in sound between the two guitars.

Thanks. I might pick up my first classical this weekend. I've been playing for about 15 years!

thank you i was actually deciding which one get for my kids, very usefull

As someone who did classical guitar for a decade, a good intermediate sub $800 brand is the Godin Collection (La Patrie doesn't exist anymore). The rosewood back and sides, satin finish, and a wonderful warm tone.

Very nice...and useful.

Amo cómo pusiste de fondo tu cover de Gymnopedie 🙌 You are the best Brandon👋

I love both parts of this video. Very good advice. For me, chosing the guitar also depends a lot on which style of music I want to play. Per pure chance I fell in love with a Flamenco guitar, when I was searching for a classical and tried different models. I don't play Flamenco, at least not much, but I like to use this guitar now, when I play some classical pieces, especially those with quick runs. And I also love it, when I want to accompany my singing with a nylon string guitar instead of a steel string acoustic. BTW, your Torres sounds and behaves an awful lot like a Flamenco guitar, I think. But I am still searching for the one guitar, which really speaks to me when I play Bossa Nova, which is my favourite style of music. Unfortunately, neither my classical guitar nor my Flamenco guitar does that.

Brandon looks so marvelous, that the dislike button is scared to increase its numbers. (But that aside, I've learned a lot about selecting a classical guitar. I'm planning on getting one soon as well! Thank you for teaching us, Beardon!)

hey if any beginners with a small budget see this: I got a Cordoba C3M for my first guitar. It is $250 and sounds so warm and pretty, and I think it sounds a lot better than other guitars in the price range. Just something I would highly suggest looking into :)

love the cedar !

The cedar vs spruce comparison was awesome. Cedar all the way for me!

I LITERALLY GASPED IN JOY OMG A NEW BRANDON ACKER VIDEO

wish me luck going to buy my 1st classical guitar , he not only explained in gentle way also motivate me excellent

Love my cedar top Yamaha G-255S2 guitar. I used to have the spruce top version, but always wanted to hear the cedar version. It took me 35 years to find it, and it was worth the wait!

Thank you very much, very useful

My first classical guitar was an Alvarez AC65. Turns out that it's only suitable for killing bugs and holding beer. I am now playing on an amazing Alhambra Mengual y Margarit Serie C. It's a fabulous instrument.