The Making of The American Acoustasonic Telecaster | Fender

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @masterrick2759
    @masterrick2759 5 років тому +356

    This came out on tele Tuesday.

    • @niallooo
      @niallooo 5 років тому +1

      Nice

    • @mikiryann5882
      @mikiryann5882 5 років тому +8

      Should have came out today on weirdass wednesday

    • @mikeymike4g63
      @mikeymike4g63 5 років тому

      @@mikiryann5882 LOL

    • @jimmykunz1
      @jimmykunz1 4 роки тому +1

      I made mine before fender came out with there acoustasonic...
      Kunzguitars.com

    • @jimmykunz1
      @jimmykunz1 4 роки тому

      One year before fenders
      Acoustasonic.
      I made mine first. But I don’t have the $ fender does to advertise or the name “ Fender “
      Kunzguitars.com

  • @frownonline
    @frownonline 5 років тому +324

    That clean headstock with just the milled Fender logo is tasteful.

    • @Javier-qk7ms
      @Javier-qk7ms 5 років тому +4

      Yep, but wait for a few days use will be fill with dirt

    • @frownonline
      @frownonline 5 років тому +38

      @@Javier-qk7ms What are you doing with your guitars? Using them as a spade?

    • @markd4768
      @markd4768 5 років тому +3

      I love the look of this guitar, except for the black and sea foam green colours. Besides that, this guitar is a beauty! Another guitar I probably can’t afford!!

    • @eoinnisharrig9304
      @eoinnisharrig9304 5 років тому +1

      I love everything about this beautiful creation, my next guitar for sure.

    • @nicholaspalacio9672
      @nicholaspalacio9672 5 років тому +1

      Yeah, that was my first thought. Not to mention, they have those “stratacoustic” guitars already. They were shit. I feel like the look of these just make them look cheap as hell.

  • @borrabobos
    @borrabobos 5 років тому +428

    Nice
    But we need hear it

    • @fender
      @fender  5 років тому +21

      Hey G. Alonso, we will be posting demo videos on the Acoustasonic soon! You will be able to see them once posted in our Acoustasonic playlist: bit.ly/2S04kT3

    • @lockedowng
      @lockedowng 5 років тому +8

      Andersons and reverb both went above and beyond on their demos

    • @_nickoustic_7923
      @_nickoustic_7923 5 років тому +2

      Fender what are your thoughts on the Godin Acousticaster? Or the A6? Or the Kramer Ferrington? How is this a new development? Lol just because you invented the electric guitar... doesn’t mean you own every idea that came after it. You’re on your way to becoming the next Gibson if you don’t keep up with the affordable times. You guys are high on wood glue in Corona if you think that many people will buy this at $2k+

    • @MisterRorschach90
      @MisterRorschach90 5 років тому

      the two tests ive seen sounded completely different to me, so i will have to go try one out myself. i think it looks awesome, and could be a great guitar.

    • @Simsanchez
      @Simsanchez 5 років тому

      sounds good but overpriced

  • @HankusSpankus
    @HankusSpankus 5 років тому +177

    12 String version would be awesome setup for fifths and not just octaves .

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM Рік тому

      That will be 40 gazillion dollars thanks :)

  • @liquor8396
    @liquor8396 5 років тому +53

    Namm Is looking fun already!

  • @blainekelley816
    @blainekelley816 5 років тому +56

    as a looker = stunning! as a player = can't wait to get a chance to enjoy one in my hands! innovation doesn't sleep! thanks for being bold and continuing to push Fender forward!

    • @blainekelley816
      @blainekelley816 5 років тому

      @Josh R I don't agree, but you have the right to think otherwise. Research & Development is a wild animal, and it takes a ton of time, thought, technology, testing and then doing it all again 100 times before such an instrument is released. Just looking at the depth of the sides of that sound hole makes me see it is totally different than any acoustic or electric I've ever seen. I define that as innovative. Then add custom Fishman electronics to optimize sound = looks like a great new axe! Bottom line, let's go play it and then determine whether worthy of plunking down the cash or not.

    • @blainekelley816
      @blainekelley816 5 років тому

      @Josh R 'way better' will be determined in the hands and ears of the player ... which is why we are fortunate to have so many good options. I just look forward to playing it and hope it is received well on it's own merits... not on history or perception.

    • @greyonyt
      @greyonyt 5 років тому

      @Josh R "a strat" ouch. xD well, i respect your opinion.

  • @PizzaPokerPsych
    @PizzaPokerPsych 5 років тому +289

    "You can't get a bad sound out of this thing"
    Hold my beer...

    • @meyekull
      @meyekull 5 років тому +12

      Christopher Moyer FULL GAIN, NO MIDS, FUZZ, FULL OVERDRIVE, DELAY PEDAL ALL KNOBS AT MAX, MIKU PEDAL AT 12 OCLOCK

    • @TheSUPERPOTATO2000
      @TheSUPERPOTATO2000 5 років тому +4

      @@meyekull SLAAAAAAAAYYYYYEEEERRR

    • @tkplg21
      @tkplg21 5 років тому

      @@meyekull every guitar sounds bad with this sound

    • @emilseene6557
      @emilseene6557 5 років тому +2

      With drop q

    • @gooosean
      @gooosean 4 роки тому +1

      @@meyekull this is perfect tone

  • @haha1122334455667781
    @haha1122334455667781 5 років тому +3

    Loving how passionate they are about their product. You can feel they put a lot of hard work in it. Great concept for creative players.

  • @RossHenne
    @RossHenne Рік тому +1

    No doubt a long awaited home run for Fender. Every guy that loves Strats or Teles needs to try one of these. I don't know how they get so much sound out of such a thin lightweight beautifully constructed guitar. The fishman emulations are nice but I mostly play mine unplugged and enjoy the full rich sound with the super thin light weight beautiful oiled wood body with an ebony neck that is almost as easy to play as a Strat. Sound wise it can hold it's own with the big acoustics, hard to believe but true. I'm glad they made them a quality USA made product. They are beautiful and deserve the beautiful craftsmanship and materials. Sell a couple Strats off your wall and get one. A keeper for sure.

    • @fender
      @fender  Рік тому

      We're honored by your kind words! 🤘

  • @derekgregg9009
    @derekgregg9009 Місяць тому

    i use mine 300 times a year, with my RC202 Looper, QVC sub woofer, the body of the acoustasonic and the onboard body pickup makes for an amazing drum sound from palming the bridge for bass drum and slapping the body for snare.... I use several guitar pedals, a pitch shifter to simulate bass, and an overdrive and a digitech delay. and a crybaby wah.. i can make amazing soundscapes but the Acoustasonic is integral to the show. I absolutely love my Acoustasonic Tele. Life is good. Thank you.

  • @j.d.thompson3505
    @j.d.thompson3505 5 років тому +7

    I've heard some demos. This thing is incredible. Congratulations Fender, I definitely want one. I've been waiting for an acoustic I can wrap my thumb over; plus I've heard it! It sounds amazing!!

  • @789jonathon
    @789jonathon 5 років тому +3

    As a woodworker and a musician this thing is beautiful! I always wanted to grab a stratacoustic before they stopped making them and this is a better second chance for and acoustic/electric by far! A strat version would be beautiful.

  • @ThomasZachary
    @ThomasZachary 5 років тому

    Brian. So nice to see you with a Fender gig! Best of luck moving forward. They are so lucky to have you!

  • @kendalljamesmusic
    @kendalljamesmusic 5 років тому +27

    I think overall it’s goofy looking, but that headstock logo is beautiful- can’t wait to actually hear one

  • @seanm6311
    @seanm6311 5 років тому

    BRIAN!!!!!!!! Thanks man for joining together with Fender to apply your expertise!!!!!!!! Excellent work Brian.

  • @bubastro1959
    @bubastro1959 2 роки тому

    It' s "simply" a WORK OF ART. Thank you from all mankind !!!

  • @flintdavis2
    @flintdavis2 Місяць тому

    Fender is ahead of its time again!

  • @conorkeane4665
    @conorkeane4665 5 років тому +1

    Now this is the most interesting thing I have heard from fender in a long time!!!!

  • @BloodFireDoom
    @BloodFireDoom 5 років тому

    I really want one of these. This is why I am a life long Fender player. Fender guitars are the best guitars. Love you Fender!

  • @mikesaw81
    @mikesaw81 5 років тому +12

    Fender please make LEFT HANDED version of this guitar !!!!

  • @bradmossman7201
    @bradmossman7201 4 роки тому

    I bought one two months ago. Great with an amplifier, but I play it every day unplugged and am filled with joy. Very pricey, but so happy with it. Clean sounds great to play.

  • @taterfight
    @taterfight 5 років тому

    I'm a tele guy and this looks great! Glad to see someone actually innovating. Of course it is Fender. Thank you!

  • @emmanuellehuu8818
    @emmanuellehuu8818 5 років тому +75

    OK STOP RIGHT THERE: DO A 12 STRINGS

    • @andymb601
      @andymb601 5 років тому +3

      YES

    • @emmanuellehuu8818
      @emmanuellehuu8818 5 років тому

      @@andymb601 damn... Cars and guitars... That sounds sick as hell, cheers man :)

  • @officialWWM
    @officialWWM Рік тому

    5:32 my heart stopped when I saw the price!

  • @frankymcdonald3081
    @frankymcdonald3081 5 років тому +2

    Thanks for making a video last longer than 2 min. The channel is full of videos that are as informative as a water bottle ingredients label. With such a rich history, going forward, your videos should be as informative and great as this one.

  • @davidherringgo
    @davidherringgo Рік тому

    I bought one today as soon as I strummed it I could tell it was special. The tone acoustically was impressive , thank you guys for designing this amazing instrument, And making this creative building video.

  • @jgocobachi
    @jgocobachi 5 років тому

    I have a Fender Sonoran which I love, but now this! I need one of these! When I am gigging around I am dragging around my tele, but this will be an all in one solution! It's a win-win.

  • @johnpiotrowski3108
    @johnpiotrowski3108 4 роки тому

    The second I tried one in a shop, I bought it. It's great! All the sound without all the bulk.

  • @ej3651
    @ej3651 5 років тому +32

    What will the next sales concept be? A dreadnought solid body?!

    • @MisterRorschach90
      @MisterRorschach90 5 років тому +2

      a guitar that makes you hear what you want to sound like.

  • @va.syndicate2ndam862
    @va.syndicate2ndam862 5 років тому +5

    Watch the Andertons video on this guitar. The Reverb video was great also. I said I wasnt buying a new guitar this year.....Well, that probably just changed.

  • @shicgh
    @shicgh 5 років тому

    Probably my comment will get lost in this section but I think it's worth a shot. So here it goes: This video really inspired me from an engineering standpoint. I just love how much passion you put into the making and the product design. All the R&D, the testing but foremost, the passion. I can relate to this people doing what they love and I'd love to be part of what you guys do as well. I have a small workshop in my hometown where I do service to people's guitars. I do maintenance and setups, calibrations, intonation, work on the electronics and what not. But that is only a part-time job of mine. What I really do is I'm a sales engineer and the Ensenada B.C. Fendre plant is one of my clients. I sell SolidWorks and CamWorks as my full time job. However, I've always been involved in the manufacturing industry rather than the product design industry. I'm a bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Mechanical Engineering and I'm a diehard guitar nerd. It is my dream to be able to work in the product development of a great guitar company such as Fender is! I know this is not the most appropiate place to post something like this but I felt the need to do it anyway after watching this video. So the next question goes like this: is there a chance I can land a job with you so I can make a difference in the guitar industry evolution in the years to come? I think that social media has a great impact in the way we live now and I think I can at least get a reply from someone in Fender. If you want to help me out, give me a thumbs up to get noticed. I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you all and have a great day, and of course, a great NAMM this weekend!

    • @shicgh
      @shicgh 5 років тому

      P.S. And if you people at Fender want to go to SolidWorksWorld, which will be held in Dallas next Feb 11th. I'd love to speak to you! I'll be there as well as many Solidworks employees and clients as well.

  • @marmadukewinterbotham2599
    @marmadukewinterbotham2599 5 років тому +10

    Stylish and sophisticated. Love the recessed back plates and attention to detail. Get the price down a bit and this could be a massive long term seller.

  • @nicolamontoro
    @nicolamontoro 5 років тому

    Passion + Engineering = JOY!

  • @arramos6802
    @arramos6802 5 років тому

    Congrats you made history again in guitar

  •  5 років тому

    Can't wait to get one of these for the studio! Perfect!

  • @thomasraven
    @thomasraven 5 років тому

    I'm excited to try one. It's so great to see Fender actually innovating. The only thing I dislike is the coloring of the fingerboard with all those striations.

  • @rockers2rockers616
    @rockers2rockers616 5 років тому

    Fender proves their greatness again.

  • @SpongeBoss
    @SpongeBoss 5 років тому +2

    Please also make an affordable version! And that sunburst though! It's beautiful! ❤️

  •  5 років тому +69

    1:23 industrial espionage

    • @alannkevin
      @alannkevin 5 років тому

      BELLIARD PRODUCTIONS thanks to this video now I know how to make it, consider it done

    •  5 років тому +9

      @@alannkevin I was referring to the "Jackson" logo on what seems to be a guitar case :)

    • @jeffreyfago9035
      @jeffreyfago9035 5 років тому +11

      @ I believe Fender purchased Jackson in 2002. The US made Jackson models are made in the Corona factory along side the Fenders.

    •  5 років тому +1

      @@jeffreyfago9035 thank you for that information !

    • @UncleRaab
      @UncleRaab 5 років тому

      I was just about to mention the Jackson box.....beat me to it haha.

  • @Mark-OutWest
    @Mark-OutWest 5 років тому

    The best compliment I can give you is I would have never considered owning a Fender until this guitar came out.

  • @tomisham9900
    @tomisham9900 Рік тому

    I did not care for the Acoustasonic when they came out but after playing my Thinline it had me about the thinking about the Acoustasonic so today I did a video search and have watched several videos and now I really want one and maybe next year I can afford to pick up a used one. Wish I could get one now!

  • @TheNomios
    @TheNomios 5 років тому

    Can't wait to play it!

  • @lotide2000
    @lotide2000 5 років тому

    I needed one of these for a while

  • @AuntAlnico4
    @AuntAlnico4 5 років тому

    This is the first time in at least 3 years that I've been excited about a new guitar style being established, the other one was the double cut telecaster😉

  • @TheTinMan123
    @TheTinMan123 5 років тому +1

    I’ve ordered the black one it’s here Friday can’t wait 😁😁

  • @tottitolvanen4677
    @tottitolvanen4677 5 років тому

    you guys really outdid yourselves here, can't wait to play one!

  • @joohanezmaestro5707
    @joohanezmaestro5707 5 років тому

    this is a new generaion acoustic guitar!! I love it

  • @loudimaggio
    @loudimaggio 4 роки тому

    I just got one and it is fantastic. I love it, it can do anything.

  • @estg600
    @estg600 5 років тому

    I like it ,to hear people talk about Guitar as a business.

  • @panchopantera7433
    @panchopantera7433 5 років тому

    You guys took a long time for doing this beautiful masterpiece

  • @Testacabeza
    @Testacabeza 5 років тому

    You did it. Not only is beautiful and simple, it sounds amazing and while based on the old shape it is still progressive.

  • @maxgemstone7257
    @maxgemstone7257 5 років тому +22

    Next: Gibson's Lesacoustic Paul

    • @meyekull
      @meyekull 5 років тому +3

      MaxSGems les pacoustic

    • @emilseene6557
      @emilseene6557 5 років тому +1

      Ibanez gacoustaio

    • @sagrado5
      @sagrado5 4 роки тому +2

      Les Paulacoustic

    • @vancegreening
      @vancegreening 4 роки тому +1

      Gibson did this years ago already. Although it had no sound hole.

  • @flix4u
    @flix4u 3 роки тому

    Can’t wait to play one

  • @ukuleleextracheese7903
    @ukuleleextracheese7903 5 років тому +13

    I'm very skeptical. You should probably send one to me for testing,😂

  • @jeshuabenson12
    @jeshuabenson12 5 років тому +6

    Wow just wow!

  • @itslikethesamebutdifferent8020
    @itslikethesamebutdifferent8020 5 років тому +8

    “You can’t get a bad sound out of this thing...”
    ‘Nuff said, challenge accepted.

  • @thomaslau9631
    @thomaslau9631 3 роки тому

    I can tell you the fact that an action set -up is highly necessary before playing. The saddle height is always high once the guitars go out from the factory.

  • @SonOfCreator69
    @SonOfCreator69 4 роки тому

    Now I Really want one!!!

  • @LiorB73
    @LiorB73 4 роки тому

    Just got mine this week, it is awesome

  • @greyonyt
    @greyonyt 5 років тому +1

    People usually have mixed feeling when guitar companies try "new" things on a new level, but I can totally see this happening. It´s incredible and nothing we have seen before. Too bad about the price tag... but it´s a top quality instrument.
    You never cease to amaze me Fender,
    Congrats!
    -From a loyal fan/customer, of the "new generation" :p
    I´m getting a Fender Accoustic (not the Acoustasonic) myself, in February for my birthday.

    • @BramHoutman
      @BramHoutman 5 років тому +1

      Can't wait to see and hear the mexican builds if they ever appear!

  • @alanscharrer5255
    @alanscharrer5255 5 років тому

    Truly revolutionary...congratulstions

  • @walterserrani3266
    @walterserrani3266 4 роки тому

    Gracias por los subtitulos en español!!!!!! Te Amo Fender!!

  • @JRuiz476
    @JRuiz476 5 років тому +6

    It looks great!

  • @scottbecker3485
    @scottbecker3485 5 років тому

    Beautifully crafted video with lots of "human touch". Love it. And I just ordered mine in Natural. Can't wait to get my hands on it for my mainly acoustic sets with a bit of grit thrown in here and there!

  • @MisterTee
    @MisterTee 5 років тому

    Looks reasonably good

  • @hannuback
    @hannuback 5 років тому

    That is so cool. Great to see people exceed their own expectations!

  • @chrishutchins8448
    @chrishutchins8448 5 років тому +18

    Wasent there a previous attempt to do this? The fender telacoustic and stratacoustic?

    • @TheRobste98
      @TheRobste98 5 років тому +16

      You don't talk about those...

    • @Elksniffer1
      @Elksniffer1 5 років тому +1

      Multiple times seems like every 10 years they try and they dont sell

    • @chrishutchins8448
      @chrishutchins8448 5 років тому +2

      Jeff Carroll for $2000 I can see why they don’t sell. If they made a mim version, do you think it would sell?

    • @nickdryad
      @nickdryad 5 років тому

      We have two at school where I teach and they’ve Pulled up at the bridge and the the carbonate back or whatever it was made of, bows and buckles. The pickup sounds horrible. The neck was ok. As long as it wasn’t attached to the guitar.

    • @BrianBoniMakes
      @BrianBoniMakes 5 років тому

      There's been many version of this guitar including a number of very cheap models but my favorite one and the most similar to this new one was the Fender Japan TLAC 950. Which is a really great guitar as I'm sure the new one is too.

  • @kevinshenoy
    @kevinshenoy 5 років тому

    Thats a revolution!!!!!@Fender!!!!!
    😇😇😇😇😇😇😍😍😍

  • @anthonycashero7605
    @anthonycashero7605 5 років тому

    Great job on the new guitar Fender. Awsome, thanks.

  • @joequintana5546
    @joequintana5546 3 роки тому

    I fell in love with this guitar idea. I'm mostly an electric guitarist but occasionally I do solo acoustic shows and this seems like a practical idea for me, but.... honestly, as a working musician, I just can't afford it at this price point.
    How about a model made in Mexico, without the digital processor and minus the electric pickup and tones? Just a very good quality Fishman pickup with the basic EQ (bass, mid, treble) and a tuner. And the volume knob near the bridge for easy access. Strip it down to the absolute basics and keep it at a, say $599.99 price point.
    It would be a great guitar to take to small gigs and easy to transport on a plane as well.
    What do you think, Fender?
    You can do it.

  • @damger4850
    @damger4850 5 років тому

    Well my expectations have been exceeded. I can’t wait to try it

  • @KoosVanRij
    @KoosVanRij 3 роки тому +2

    Hello Fender team, one question; a guitar like this I would hope to play for many years.. any thoughts to the battery performance decline over time? Or did you design it so that the battery could be replaced at some point?

  • @NinhNguyen
    @NinhNguyen 5 років тому

    I've always wondered what a solid back guitar would be like. And there it is.

  • @portagenial
    @portagenial 5 років тому

    Ok, I really believe that this is real progress in Electroacoustic guitars, also it sounds really good

  • @AthulRajeevrocker
    @AthulRajeevrocker 5 років тому

    i love the backgroud ambient tune

  • @brunosilviomartins
    @brunosilviomartins 5 років тому

    Good job Fender!!

  • @jayb6217
    @jayb6217 5 років тому

    That's a really cool guitar. Nice work Fender.

  • @SandboxBullies
    @SandboxBullies 5 років тому

    awesome work gentlemen...

  • @shawndavidallen
    @shawndavidallen 3 роки тому +1

    These are amazing guitars. I’ve made my living playing and singing for 30 years. I’d say these are the most comfortable, easy to play, lightweight, and most versatile guitars I’ve ever played. Also, they sound much better plugged than all of the many expensive Taylors and Martins I’ve used through the years. Good grief... I’ve tried so many. I’ve Had a black Acoustasonic Tele since early 2019 (played a lot of gigs with this one before COVID-19 ended live entertainment) and have a Ziricote Acoustasonic Strat too. Thanks, Fender!

  • @nekeoh3474
    @nekeoh3474 5 років тому

    This is actually really cool!

  • @markd4768
    @markd4768 5 років тому

    Here we go again, another guitar I want and need? This guitar is fascinating!!👍🏻 Price tag isn’t cheap, but I thought it would be even more💰

  • @andrelousada
    @andrelousada 5 років тому

    Oh damn!!!!!! I need a guitar like this!!!!

  • @rulexisonline
    @rulexisonline 5 років тому +7

    I will never throw my pick inside this acoustic guitar. Just my thought.

  • @MadanzaBand
    @MadanzaBand 5 років тому

    I have to say this but this is really really what an innovation is..
    Breakthrough

  • @motokev2727
    @motokev2727 Рік тому

    I have the mexi jazzmaster version and love it.
    Bought it used for a decent price.
    I also tune it down one step.

  • @jessewilks7
    @jessewilks7 5 років тому

    wow very well done video. Can't wait to try one out.

  • @candranami151
    @candranami151 5 років тому

    I love This Guitar....

  • @gianlucaraimondi7527
    @gianlucaraimondi7527 5 років тому

    We also await a bass with this profile !!!

  • @robertarmenta7216
    @robertarmenta7216 5 років тому +20

    Hmmm. That dude use to work for Taylor Guitars. So now he works for Fender? And made a new Tele acoustic?? Interesting.

  • @CarlosGonzalez-qd6rr
    @CarlosGonzalez-qd6rr 5 років тому

    This is awesome! 🙌🏻

  • @patrickcarroll1754
    @patrickcarroll1754 5 років тому

    God bless engineers.

  • @mateuszt6498
    @mateuszt6498 5 років тому +3

    That's amazing, but I'm 95% sure in a year they'll discontinue it like most innovative models. I hope it's as good as they hype it up to be!

    • @fredymendez855
      @fredymendez855 3 роки тому +1

      Yea I rarely see anyone play it that includes those guitar UA-cam channels who played it once for the sponsorship and then never played again. Reminds me of when orange wood guitars gave every UA-camr a guitar and those same players never touched it again.

  • @KyleKingGuitar
    @KyleKingGuitar 5 років тому

    I’m actually really hyped for these, gonna be a looooong time before I’ll be able to afford one though.

  • @sonicobsessions947
    @sonicobsessions947 4 роки тому

    My dream job! I need to study more!

  • @jonduke3919
    @jonduke3919 5 років тому +1

    WOW😳I have to have one..fender has never built a top notch acoustic ( to me anyway) good job. I can’t wait to see more..

  • @tedrowland7800
    @tedrowland7800 4 роки тому +3

    So how much different is this from Taylor's acoustic electric? (They were first).

  • @chasemitchell3769
    @chasemitchell3769 4 роки тому +2

    Those dislikes have never played this guitar. It’s amazing.

    • @cooper2616
      @cooper2616 3 роки тому

      Ofc they haven’t look at the damn price.

  • @colindowd9756
    @colindowd9756 5 років тому

    Yup needing to hear the resulting sound. Also is it available for the leftys?

  • @polkacat3269
    @polkacat3269 5 років тому +56

    Real question
    Whats the cost???

  • @AGB-vy2ci
    @AGB-vy2ci 5 років тому

    what about alternate tunings? And adjusting the intonation using different gauge strings?