Taylor AD17 Blacktop Demo from Peghead Nation

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  • Опубліковано 5 лип 2020
  • The AD17 Blacktop is a Grand Pacific size guitar that's part of Taylor's new American Dream series. In this video, Peghead Nation's Teja Gerken demonstrates the instrument.
    For more information on the Taylor AD17 Blacktop, please visit www.pegheadnation.com/instrum...
    For additional Peghead Nation gear demos, please visit www.pegheadnation.com/instrum...
    ABOUT PEGHEAD NATION
    PegheadNation.com is the home of roots music instruction, gear, and news for players of guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro, fiddle, bass, and ukulele.
    With Peghead Nation’s e-learning courses, you can learn to play your favorite instruments with some of the best teachers in the roots music community. You’ll also stay up-to-date with the latest happenings and news from the roots music world with video demonstrations of new instruments and gear, reviews of great new albums and videos, backstage conversations with touring musicians, thought-provoking and humorous columnists, and much more.
    Peghead Nation, Inc. was founded in February 2014 by Dan Gabel (Executive Producer), Scott Nygaard (Editor), and Teja Gerken (Producer). They are each passionate musicians who have deep experience in the world of acoustic music instruction, journalism, and business. They are committed to helping you learn to play roots music, learn about your favorite instruments, and stay inspired and entertained so you can play and share the music you love.
    Please visit www.pegheadnation.com for more information.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 59

  • @JeffDaytonMusic
    @JeffDaytonMusic 2 роки тому +4

    I just ordered an AD17e Blacktop that I'm taking on my European tour in June and at the end, I'm going to find a deserving Ukranian refugee who lost their guitar(s) back home - and I'm going to give them the guitar as my gift of hope and love from Nashville. Let me know if you know of someone or just send them to my show in Prague June 24th so I can meet them. I'm stoked to be doing some good on this tour. Aloha!

  • @bubba2k10
    @bubba2k10 3 роки тому +1

    thanks for doing the reviews buddy :)

  • @huynhvuquochuyofficial
    @huynhvuquochuyofficial 4 роки тому

    When is it released?

  • @koolade76
    @koolade76 4 роки тому

    Any idea where Teja is from? I can never workout his accent.

  • @UncannyAleman
    @UncannyAleman 3 роки тому

    Thought it sounded great actually! I was listening with a set of Sony MDR-1RNC over ear headphones. Lot of hate out there! Lol

  • @jimsteele2072
    @jimsteele2072 4 роки тому +1

    Nice Slope Shoulder

  • @scottbranham4839
    @scottbranham4839 4 роки тому

    How much is it..?

  • @tomrobards7753
    @tomrobards7753 4 роки тому +1

    It's not too bad finger picked .

  • @tincansailor9437
    @tincansailor9437 3 роки тому +8

    I’m a Taylor guy and got to say all the reviews I’ve seen of the AD series tell me you’d be a lot better off spending the same money on a used 300 or 400 series.

    • @joebloggs8636
      @joebloggs8636 3 роки тому +1

      i guess ya do not read much huh?

    • @Bossanovawitcha
      @Bossanovawitcha 3 роки тому

      nah u need to play a grand pacific to get it

    • @DavyDave1313
      @DavyDave1313 2 роки тому +4

      “I’m a Taylor guy.”
      ~ not a Taylor guy

    • @MC-bn8m
      @MC-bn8m 2 роки тому

      It’s October 2021 and I just bought my first Taylor American Dream (AD17). I was incredibly surprised at light this guitar is with the new V class bracing. The sustain is impressive as well. I hear what your saying as far as the 300 or 400 series but I have to disagree. This model is stripped of any bells and whistles but what it lacks in bindings and decorative inlets, it makes up for in sound, sustainability and weight. The guitar appears to be full size but it’s actually slightly smaller but small like the mini. I would suggest going to your nearest guitar shop and play it. It comes with DiAddorio light gauge so don’t let that fool your ear on the high side sounds. Anyway my opinion is mine just wanted to say I’m now proud to be a Taylor owner. Oh and the new aerocase it comes with is awesome as well!!!

    • @MC-bn8m
      @MC-bn8m 2 роки тому

      Correction: but not small like the mini, perfect size.

  • @quellidelnido
    @quellidelnido 2 роки тому

    looks very cool but no one paints a nice-looking solid wood, unless you have a lot of bad looking wood you need to use...

  • @startreker8591
    @startreker8591 Рік тому

    Your strumming is not bad(: but your fingerpicking in dropped D tuning is cool

  • @RjBenjamin353
    @RjBenjamin353 3 роки тому

    GS MINI, GS MINI, GS MINI.

  • @mikeshumate1840
    @mikeshumate1840 3 роки тому +5

    Sounds thin....not like a $1700 guitar. Maybe its just this video / mic setup.

    • @chadkelley
      @chadkelley 3 роки тому +1

      It's the mic setup and what seems to be a lack of EQ and compression as well... :( I own the guitar myself and I can attest to how rich and boomy the sound is!

  • @blankvrs
    @blankvrs 3 роки тому

    These aren't electric, are they?

  • @NoMeWithoutYou1
    @NoMeWithoutYou1 4 роки тому +10

    Is it just me or does this guitar sound terrible (tinny)?

    • @gabrielobrien21
      @gabrielobrien21 4 роки тому

      That's what happens when you point a mic at the strumming hand.

    • @gabrielobrien21
      @gabrielobrien21 4 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/0EwZO5F35gw/v-deo.html

    • @NoMeWithoutYou1
      @NoMeWithoutYou1 4 роки тому

      @@gabrielobrien21 Yes, this sounds much better but it's using the pre-amp not a pure acoustic recording.

    • @leesamuelson
      @leesamuelson 4 роки тому

      probably the worst sounding recording I have heard of this. the voice is even trebley and brighter.

    • @bgould1756
      @bgould1756 2 роки тому

      It sounds exactly how I'd expect a Taylor to sound

  • @douglasboyd8475
    @douglasboyd8475 3 роки тому

    Still expensive

    • @zplapplap
      @zplapplap 2 роки тому

      I agree. But, they’re made in California. You’re not going to get China or Mexico price points. Realistically, these are priced comparable to 15e, 16 and 17 series Martin guitars as far as USA made acoustics. Given that these aren’t priced much below the 317 Grand Pacific, I’m not convinced based on what I’ve played and heard that the AD 17 is a good value.

  • @KiffRiffart
    @KiffRiffart 3 роки тому +1

    Seems like Taylor tried to copy the Martin17 black smoke, but failed.

  • @WS-bk7uu
    @WS-bk7uu 3 роки тому +2

    I love the look of these guitars but not too impressed with the sound. They're also not that cheap.

  • @musicismyreligion5213
    @musicismyreligion5213 4 роки тому +2

    Not impressed by the nasally tone. Sounds too thin... lacking low end fullness. Stripped down in every way...yeah except price. $1700+?. no thanks. I do like the matte black top though.

    • @ronbzoom8531
      @ronbzoom8531 3 роки тому +1

      I really want to like this guitar. But I think he's right.

    • @zplapplap
      @zplapplap 2 роки тому +1

      @d-houston What is your standard for identifying someone as a “hater”? Anything short of unconditional ebullient praise? The weaker position, akin to the tone of the AD 17 (as compared to a 317), is to be an unpaid apologist for someone else’s corporate interest. 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @studiocat50
      @studiocat50 2 роки тому

      Nasally my ass. It's incredible what some goofballs come up with.

  • @genesevox7403
    @genesevox7403 3 роки тому

    Not a review. Long history lesson

    • @zplapplap
      @zplapplap 2 роки тому

      It’s a demo, as clearly stated in the title.

  • @sooparticular
    @sooparticular 3 роки тому +1

    very boxy and bright no depth

    • @bgould1756
      @bgould1756 2 роки тому

      That describes every Taylor I've ever heard or played haha

  • @warrencon1
    @warrencon1 3 роки тому +1

    I just got one of these. It sounds terrible. Not the normal jangly taylor terrible more like if a Martin was too small and had a wet blanket thrown over it kind of terrible.

    • @fredflinstone3173
      @fredflinstone3173 3 роки тому

      Warren'sChannel
      Yep, these are a major disappointment. You STILL have to spend over 2k to get a nice sounding Taylor. I’m lusting after the new 326ce but I’d have to sell a couple great guitars to afford it.

    • @warrencon1
      @warrencon1 3 роки тому

      @@fredflinstone3173 I sent mine back. Honestly I wish taylor would get it together

    • @fredflinstone3173
      @fredflinstone3173 3 роки тому

      Warren'sChannel
      Yeah they blew it with these, but I guess it stands to reason, they don’t want to eat into their upper tier market with cheaper good sounding models. Martin does the same thing.
      Take a look at Furch Blue series. They run about $1200 to $1400 and sound fantastic imo.

    • @joebloggs8636
      @joebloggs8636 3 роки тому

      OK..sell me yours,,im in!

  • @Beatles123ful
    @Beatles123ful 3 роки тому +2

    I played one of these - the guitar sucks its weak and lacks projection you can tell in this video your playing hard but the guitar is struggling to be heard and doesn't sound that good - thumbs down in my opinion - but you so called reviewers never give an honest review - you're salesman not journalist.

  • @jackblack2321
    @jackblack2321 3 роки тому +1

    I really hate this guitar for some reason, maybe the sound, name or looks...not sure, maybe all three.

    • @joebloggs8636
      @joebloggs8636 3 роки тому

      Like we hate you?

    • @captaindip6970
      @captaindip6970 3 роки тому

      @@joebloggs8636 you might not agree with his opinion but his opinion is valid like everyone else's. this is a subjective thing,

  • @tomrobards7753
    @tomrobards7753 4 роки тому +3

    That sounds like crap , I expected much better from Taylor , and I loved Taylor's ??????

    • @gabrielobrien21
      @gabrielobrien21 4 роки тому +1

      Where you place a microphone has everything to do with the recorded sound. I love Teja, but I wouldn't use this mic for acoustic guitars, nor would I point it at your strumming hand.

    • @gabrielobrien21
      @gabrielobrien21 4 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/0EwZO5F35gw/v-deo.html

    • @joebloggs8636
      @joebloggs8636 3 роки тому

      Are you high again Willie?