The "vintage" sound of modern folk guitar (for super cheap)
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11 ай бұрынThe sound of the rubber bridge guitar is all over modern folk. I picked up a cheap Gretsch Jim Dandy acoustic guitar from Guitar and ordered a few parts from Amazon. Worth it?
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@RhettShull 11 ай бұрын
This is one of the best guitar videos Ive seen on KZfaq in quite a long time.
@JonMeyer 11 ай бұрын
Imagine how good it could have been if I played guitar like Rhett Shull!
@mcerruti77 11 ай бұрын
absolutely
@erickmo1188 11 ай бұрын
I agree.
@JB_Eckl 11 ай бұрын
Well said Rhett. The vibes are strong!
@awalk56 11 ай бұрын
Hear, Hear...
@dustingregory9295 9 ай бұрын
"but what are we doing for dinner?" my mans asking the real questions around here!
@zafieronline4884 11 ай бұрын
No one seems to really be mentioning it, but I love how much your family is apart of your videos. The little sounds and interruptions in the background just makes it so comfortable to watch.
@vickielawson3114 11 ай бұрын
A part, not apart. They’re together.
@sixstringgypsy1 10 ай бұрын
As a daddy I agree :)
@jjptech 9 ай бұрын
It makes it feel soooo real
@viscid09 9 ай бұрын
As not dad I also agree it’s so peaceful the noises, lights, smooth guitar… it gives me peace I need this days
@chrismcpherson7582 2 ай бұрын
@@vickielawson3114pedantic semantics is unnecessary.
@LoftyAssertions 11 ай бұрын
This is far too professional and entertaining for free content. Mate, this was absolutely fantastic, really appreciate your effort, it brightened my day.
@JonMeyer 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Chicken_Soup890 9 ай бұрын
@@JonMeyerwhat kind of Camera are you using, I'm not kidding.. I thought I was watching a movie the first 5 seconds! You just earned a faithful subscriber due to your tech skills.
@valley_robot 11 ай бұрын
For the Johnny cash sound put paper through the strings , the man in black used a dollar bill, put a big wooden spoon under the strings for a sitar effect , and finally sandpaper a bic pen so it’s rough and you have a violin bow for your guitar, I’ve been messing with deadening the strings since the 80s
@Sylkis89 11 ай бұрын
Weaving a nylon string through strings of an electric guitar gives a guzheng-like sound coming though the pickups :) ofc use clean with a smidge if a delay/reverb and so on.
@BillLumbergh4you 8 ай бұрын
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@rickwilliams967 4 ай бұрын
Why though?
@NoLefTurnUnStoned. Ай бұрын
@@rickwilliams967 Why? Music is about experimenting if anything.
@tomfoolery342 11 ай бұрын
I'm dead!! The kid said "What's for dinner" and he rightfully asked "Did you see my new guitar?".🤣
@AluinKali 11 ай бұрын
I‘m a bassist and all my instruments are very modern sounding 5strings. For the few occasions when I need a old school warm and muted sound I put on some flat wounds and put either a sock or a piece of foam under the strings close to the saddle similar to what you did. It’s pretty amazing how you can totally transform the tone of your instrument with some minor modifications. I‘d encourage anyone to just play around with stuff like that. Sometimes it can really spark your creativity to alter your sound just a little bit.
@JonMeyer 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely!
@andrewcullen7671 11 ай бұрын
I love how completely different it sounds and then you play it for someone who doesn't play guitar and they're like "yeah? sounds like a guitar." I've tried to demonstrate for my mom the difference between my strat and my LP, and she doesn't get it, either.
@cmcapps1963 8 ай бұрын
I feel ya. What's even worse is trying to explain to my wife, when it's time to buy a new one, what it can do that the others can't.
@EclipseAtDusk 4 ай бұрын
@@cmcapps1963this all makes me so glad my wife Gets it - she even understood why, when I bought a guitar with a Floyd, I had to get a second one if I ever wanted to play them live
@rich1051414 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, but let her listen to someone covering her favorite song and she will be able to tell that something is different, even if they play it exactly the same, because the tone isn't the same. Everyone can hear the tonal differences in different guitars if they know what to listen for, but most people's ears aren't tuned into the right station unless they get into guitars. Heck, many people can't even pick out the different instruments on a track without first going through the motions of forcing themselves to try until they finally hear them as separate instruments, and that may not even be possible without knowing what each instrument sounds like on it's own.
@Maschine_Elf 2 ай бұрын
My girl can tell the difference between my tubescreamer, klon, dod250, and KoT in a blindtest.
@pilsonguitars 11 ай бұрын
This is a great video! Love the quality and storytelling. As a luthier, this rubber bridge "thing" is maddening. We spend so much time in the intricacies of resonance and tone. To then have it all killed with rubber, man, that's tough. That said, you did a great job of demonstrating the unique uses for the tones it creates. I enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing.
@TheGotoGeek 11 ай бұрын
In the violin world we sometimes do this intentionally.
@dmanstarr 11 ай бұрын
We appreciate your efforts to make the magical tone of a well made instrument. That one great tone isn’t the only game in town.
@danielyoung42 11 ай бұрын
Just discovering your channel. Love your lighting, camerawork, editing and OF COURSE the guitar playing and actual content. Super excited to be following along!
@leesparey3595 11 ай бұрын
Great to see you smiling as you discover new tones you've created. Really like the sounds you're coming up with there :-)
@MatiasPerezHdz 11 ай бұрын
Just by the quality of editing, tone correction and overall story telling you've got a new subscriber and some one that is very happy of watching your vid!
@sapphicquartz 11 ай бұрын
the original fender p basses and jazzbasses came with foam mutes built in aswell as the fender jaguar guitar having a togglable mute, its so sad mutes disapeared and have only come back recently, its such a great effect to mellow up your sound both giving it a softer attack, round mellow tone aswell as a more thumpy oumph
@_Alex_Sander 9 ай бұрын
Old (early 1960s?) Gibson/Epiphone basses such as the EB2/Rivoli had felt mutes also
@FedericoMatarazzo 4 ай бұрын
I think this is the first time I see the rabbit hole musicians climb into portrayed as clearly as it is humanly possible. Nerds be nerds❤
@MichaelSasser 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful to the eyes and ears. Thanks for sharing with us!
@callum3651 11 ай бұрын
Mate every aspect of this video was amazing, content, production, sound. Definitely will be coming back to watch your videos again
@isaiahetienne4126 11 ай бұрын
The cinematography for this video is insane!!! Such a beautiful video.
@Doit4mojo 11 ай бұрын
this channel is single-handedly gonna get me into modding guitars to sound the way i want
11 ай бұрын
The first video of yours I watch and I already subscribed. The camera work, the edit, storytelling, the color grading. Man, really nice work!
@oscarmireles8283 3 ай бұрын
The guitar creates a beautiful melancholic sound. You, Sir, are amazing.
@PeppaPew 4 ай бұрын
Most guitar videos drag for a really long time and you have to skip around to see when the action happens but you know exactly what we’re here for. Thank you sir❤️ And I just ordered a Jim dandy and I’m definitely gonna try this out
@StephenTallamyMusic 11 ай бұрын
You are now ready to score the next “This is Us” style show
@MisaAcim 11 ай бұрын
Just need to add some Indian insturments and vibes
@MemeKing44 2 ай бұрын
brilliant and refreshing video, not only in quality and production, but also in originality, in which you, did something unique most people are not willing to do, and then made it easy to watch. thank you.
@yonathannoy6996 10 ай бұрын
Man! This is grand! And your reactions are just so sencier it's priceless. Great work!
@MyFanaticHeart 9 ай бұрын
I'm going to echo a few others here and say I am so glad I stumbled upon your channel. It's like you articulated how I feel about playing music.
@brianwarner308 11 ай бұрын
that was awesome man, that Jim Dandy had a friggin sound when you were done, I am totally inspired!!
@Raymond-rr5iv 11 ай бұрын
This is the first time I've come across your KZfaq Channel and I really enjoyed it. I've got a bunch of old unamplified acoustic guitars laying around... I'm going to have to try this 😊👍. Thank you for doing this uniquely very interesting topic !!
@Steve.Dennis 7 ай бұрын
Most creative intro I think I've ever seen for a music channel. Well done!
@andrewlyon8924 11 ай бұрын
The sound reminds me a lot of some cheap classicals with nylon strings that I've played. The advantage this has over those, however, is that you can use a magnetic pickup with it, which is pretty sweet 👍
@RJ-fi9zo 7 ай бұрын
Great intro! Such a genuine and inspiring video. Give me warm and fuzzy feelings
@uniworkhorse 3 ай бұрын
The way this video moves... man you got something special sir! Loved your use of playing to score the vid dipping in and out!
@kevdoom2 11 ай бұрын
I’m definitely going to need to “make” one of these. Just listening to you play gave me a hundred ideas.
@erickmorales3682 11 ай бұрын
This video is pure gold and joy. Beautiful visual, edit, æstethics, coloring, storytelling, sound… hands down best video Ive seen so far in this year.
@jonathanbchamp 9 ай бұрын
This channel rocks dude. You are going places.
@chasvox2 11 ай бұрын
Terrific! Sample that for sure! It will be a hit library for you.....
@sellsy05 8 ай бұрын
wow im in love with that tone especially strummed
@dankeaziz 3 ай бұрын
I like how you deliver the story in this video!
@RByrne 11 ай бұрын
Perfect timing! I got a Jim Dandy the same day you posted this video. They had a used one at a shop near me, and it was fun as hell to play, and cheap! Wanted to get the rubber sound. Got some flatwounds today too. Going to experiment a bit with it.
@MarkHeaps 9 ай бұрын
So well produced, well done!
@jtfritchie 11 ай бұрын
I love that you’re winging this for us. It’s a rare thing to see. It’s like I’m not watching an expert; I’m watching myself do this. Don’t know if that makes sense. Regardless, thanks!
@joncarolino 8 ай бұрын
I got a Jim dandy coming tomorrow. This video has heavily inspired me! Thanks for documenting this journey!
@joshisdriven 9 ай бұрын
when the level of care and time and energy put into a video is this high... regardless of content... I subscribe. Very well made. I've also played guitar for 15 years so that helps too.
@jeromerice3448 5 ай бұрын
Cody I recently got a orangewood Dana,I followed your instructions and I have found the sound that I Rembrandt from my youth! (I’m 76 yrs. Old). Thanks a bunch!
@2011studies 3 ай бұрын
It sounds like my shirt sleeve is getting in the way 😂🤣
@aravindvinayakan 11 ай бұрын
This is incredible! A small price to pay for such a sonically interesting piece of kit!
@natpicking 11 ай бұрын
The production quality of your vid is INSANE. So cool man! I'm subbing
@tonymckeown1314 10 ай бұрын
Great video - having instruments that you love to pick up and play is indeed the point.
@AlexPriceMusician 11 ай бұрын
Dude, you nail these instrument build videos, and it's so cool to see this one get the traction it deserves. The Taylor Swift bit in the beginning was smooth haha. I've become a massive fan in the last 3 months and feel the same way about it.
@alanbenjaminthomas9480 11 ай бұрын
this was magical
@locoto12axel 7 ай бұрын
Loved ur project ❤❤❤ inspires me a lot
@davecsizi 11 ай бұрын
Hi Jon, first time viewing your stuff, I loved the cinematography and the flow of your video, great, clean and informative content. Also, it's quite tasteful how you include your family without actually showing them. Their presence adds to the video, yet their privacy feels respected. Looking forward to your next video, cheers!
@Nicolas_PSD 11 ай бұрын
exactly why I came down in the comment section
@David.. 11 ай бұрын
That was a very slick plug for your business in the video.
@Le_Mer 11 ай бұрын
That sounded so cool. Definitely gonna try this.
@eulman09 11 ай бұрын
I sense a new sample library will arrive soon. Kudos!
@rangzx5762 3 ай бұрын
Sound very cool and very warm at the same time
@lexaunculpt 11 ай бұрын
Beautifully shot. Wow
@HalSwiftMusic 9 ай бұрын
Okay, that was awesome! Inspirational man!
@MirandaMartin-jw1qs 5 ай бұрын
Wow!! I'm so impressed!
@stylestep111 11 ай бұрын
Incredible production quality and storytelling
@taylornauta 4 ай бұрын
That’s brilliantly creative!
@chloescat 11 ай бұрын
I've an oxblood Jim Dandy and love it to bits. A great couch guitar!
@BobSperber 11 ай бұрын
Dr. Frankenstein I salute you, what a fun watch of a cool project.
@mottmatt7844 9 ай бұрын
I've had a jim dandy for about 8 years. I think I might breathe some new life into it. Thanks a lot.
@chrisprescottguitar 11 ай бұрын
This is great, love the project, the sound and the production value, videos like this are what inspire me on KZfaq. Liked and subbed!
@chrisprescottguitar 11 ай бұрын
Looks like we got a scammer here @jonmeyer
@kevinafflack 11 ай бұрын
Nice! I was just thinking I need to add this to the tone pile. Job well done!!
@codpug 10 ай бұрын
neat, i did almost identical thing to this exact guitar 6 years ago. still use it today. awesome stuff
@magnus7439 11 ай бұрын
"I think it works because when I pick it up I wanna write music with it" - that was almost exactly my thought when I heard how it sounds, it seems like a great tool for songwriting. I might need to pick up an inexpensive guitar and mod it with a rubber bridge and a pickup.
@laketownriots 11 ай бұрын
This is a fantastic sound!
@peterblombergmusic 9 ай бұрын
love it man. "when i pick it up, i want to write music with it" - that is huge for me when I am considering new gear. Loved the video and the customizations you did as well. - peter
@larrylynch8113 11 ай бұрын
Loved the result good job
@dmanstarr 11 ай бұрын
This is an excellent vid. Up there with Paul Davids’ quality of youtube entertainment combined with education. A+
@kevinowens2886 9 ай бұрын
Love it! Thank you!
@michaellaverty1844 8 ай бұрын
Very cool, really enjoyed this.👍🏻
@fuzzkillington4376 11 ай бұрын
I have that guitar! I'll try this for sure. Cool video, thank you!
@jayplay8140 11 ай бұрын
sounds gorgeous
@dufensmrc 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for this amazing video, enjoyed it quite a lot!
@Running_towards_adventure 8 ай бұрын
This is a really cool video and an awesome idea to do.
@wipperwil 3 ай бұрын
Neat sound. Great playing.
@timelwell7002 11 ай бұрын
Very interesting video, great sound. I myself tend to do unconvenional things with guitars, so this is right up my street. Many thanks, Jon..!
@andresabarca3428 10 ай бұрын
This is beautiful man ❤
@cameronmcgee7113 11 ай бұрын
I just went through school learning from really experienced luthiers- you got the right idea of sanding the saddle how you did. The only thing is to make sure the front side of the saddle is sanded evenly with the backside (basically, make sure it’s still flat)
@MatthewStClair-uy9sm 7 ай бұрын
Very interesting and I love your humor. I was just looking for info on adding a pick up to one of my acoustic guitars.The sound reminds me of the cigar box guitars I make.
@lemonpepperdry5818 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this content.
@albikes8484 2 ай бұрын
Thank You. Im about to drill into my Jim Dandy. The action on mine also came high. Both nut and Saddle. Once i set it up. I love it.I love the look. And the Parlor Size works for me. I use foam on my Bass. Ive never thought about using mutes on my guitars. Great video. Thanks for sharing.
@e.assatawright2833 9 ай бұрын
I love my little Jim Dandy -- and I loved your video! Thanks for making it.
@JonMeyer 9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@scientificbhaiya9336 9 ай бұрын
Great video and great Cinematics.
@Daniel-dg9bo 9 ай бұрын
Super cool video, project, sounds, everything. Had to subscribe. Thanks for sharing!
@brywestwhit 9 ай бұрын
Inspiring project, love this!
@kbrat 11 ай бұрын
That sounds so cool!
@SuperdangerStudios 11 ай бұрын
Easily my favorite music channel on KZfaq
@thomfraney6893 11 ай бұрын
Great video JOn. You are SOOOOO good at these :) Also picked up Soft Drums... nice promo... smoothly done.
@jamesmackay4529 11 ай бұрын
I don’t think I’ve ever got to the end of a KZfaq video and wanted to watch it again… until now
@PatFlanigan 5 ай бұрын
Wow! What an amazing vid! Found myself a new project, thanks!!
@larryjordan9587 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic!!!!! I'm doing this!!! I have a guitar that has been waiting for me to do this for years!!!!
@jakegracia2874 11 ай бұрын
Jokingly picked one up 5 years ago. Still haven't put it down. Best $150 I ever spent.
@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH 11 ай бұрын
Garsh darn it. Now I have to do this. Thanks, Jon!
@camerenabila4407 11 ай бұрын
I’ve been considering doing this to an old Harmony guitar I got from my grandpa years ago. I have a bunch of really nice acoustic guitars so it would give me a real reason to pick it up and play it.
@MattGabel 11 ай бұрын
This was such a cool and interesting video to watch. Very entertaining
@crd 11 ай бұрын
crazy production on this vid
@georgehutchinson527 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful video. Just fantastic
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