John, You are my hero !!!! You have such class, such grace, such intellect. You remind me of some elders who have passed on that i miss extremely. Keep up the good work, your friend Steven
Thanks. The string set is ECG25 (12-52) and they are really meant for electric guitar. They do however have a wound 3rd which keeps the intonation correct on an acoustic. I have tried bronze flat wound on other guitars but they just sound like a worn out set of normal bronzers.
Good work and review John. I bought this guitar on the back of your first review. Since then I've fitted a cheap humbucker style, soundhole pickup and ran the wire to an end pin jack. I did this so I could easily reverse my actions without damaging the guitar. It may be unbelievable but it sounds really good!. Thank you John and keep on strumming!!
Many thanks for this video John. After hearing the difference in sound from your original "Fender CP-100" review I HAD TO purchase a set of D'Addario ECG25 Chromes (which I fitted to my Washburn R308S Parlor Guitar). I love the sound, and the lack of finger noise is magic. I've used D'Addario EFT16 (Phosphor Bronze) Flat Tops for some time but the Chromes are much "flatter," and easier to play (also brilliant with a slide). All the best, Cal
Hey John! Your reviews of the CP-100 are very helpful. Im waiting to get my hands on it as soon as it would be availible on the music shops in my city (I'm not risking to on-line shopping for guitars). Thanks again for those two gigs and all the best for you. J.
John, I am for sure buying this guitar, thanks to you! You're a neat fellow! I will for sure " fiddle " about with mine and do the same upgrade perhaps. Thanks!
Thank you for your answer :) Those strings sound so nice that I think I give them a try. I've been using GHS Vintage Bronze for years but I have an open mind :D
I was listening to this through my JVC cans, and the magnetic pickup sounded very good, just like an archtop jazz guitar. Very impressed. PS..I used to play in a church fellowship group, but they sort of drifted towards Christian Rock which ain't my thing. I love Bach and Handel, just about anything Baroque and choral music, but Presbyterian choir materianls leave a lot to be desired, so I joined a RC choral society, which to be honest is much more enjoyable. I'm regulary asked to play guitar at various services in there chapel which has brilliant acoustics. One could say I pray in the Presbyterian church and play in the chaple :)
When I came to Christ I lived in the countryside where the only church happened to be a Church of Scotland so I am Presbyterian because of geography and not theology. Not that it matters, after all Jesus was Jewish.
Indeed he was, a perfect Jew, a living walking example of what God desires man to be, full of love and compassion for his fellow man, acknowledging God as the father and the hand in all that is good, and that of course includes music. I'm often moved and astounded by the way a series of notes can "lift" and touch one in a profoundly spiritual way.
Thanks for the link, John. Interesting. Don't think I have ever come across flats on an acoustic. Presumably, you drop the tuning to reduce the string tension and risk of 'involuntary neck relief' or permanent injury. By the way, I'm glad you mentioned the 'capo'. I thought it was the creative use of a clothes peg at first. Video is a touch blurry at this end.
The tension in the falts is just the same as in round wounds as it depends on the diameter of the core. Some of my earlier videos are a bit poor but my son who is a photographer, gave me a decent camera a while back.
That's helpful. I considered flats for one of my electrics but sat on my hands based on my experience with my bass where the flats are noticeably 'stiffer' than round wounds and wondered whether that might restrict articulation. I know jazz guitarists tend to be more focused on other worldly things such as challenging chromatic scales and sliding in and out of tune rather than something as mundane as a mere bend or a touch of vibrato. Thanks.
Wondering if you still have this guitar? I really like it but it's not in production anymore. Hope you get to review the CP-60 which replaced it and should be just as good or better in every way except sadly in looks.
I fitted a Belcat ACUS-4TR which cost about £25. It is better than the Shadow unit fitted to my Lag classical. The sides of a guitar are easily cut using a modelling knife. Just tape off the border of the hole and be patient, scoring a little at a time. A hole also has to be drilled at the end of the saddle slot, probably slightly wider than the saddle itself. If unsure get your local repair man to fit it for you.
Hello John. I always enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one. Have just taken up the guitar again after many years. Have you ever played a Zager? And if so, I wondered if I could get your thoughts on it please. Kind regards, Nigel
My guess is that this guitar is aimed at the ladies and, this being the age of equality, they deserve the same number of frets as we do. If I am using a capo then a high Am chord is a bit cramped on a 12 fret neck but generally speaking 12 frets are enough, most classical players certainly think so.
+Shoe Gazer I actually tried them both out in a shop together, just a few days ago. It all depends on what you yourself prefer in a Guitar. These are the differences I found myself from the ones that I tried out:1. The Jim Dandy had a slightly higher action than the Fender.2. The Jim Dandy is joined to the body at the 12th fret. On the Fender it is joined at the 14th fret to the body.3.The Jim Dandy has a thicker neck than the Fender.4. The Jim Dandy has much bigger "fret dots" on the neck.For the price, I believe that both Guitars have quite a decent sound. I personally preferred the Fender. But others may like the Gretsch better. Thank you. And Merry Christmas.
John, You are my hero !!!! You have such class, such grace, such intellect. You remind me of some elders who have passed on that i miss extremely. Keep up the good work, your friend Steven
Thanks. The string set is ECG25 (12-52) and they are really meant for electric guitar. They do however have a wound 3rd which keeps the intonation correct on an acoustic. I have tried bronze flat wound on other guitars but they just sound like a worn out set of normal bronzers.
Good work and review John. I bought this guitar on the back of your first review.
Since then I've fitted a cheap humbucker style, soundhole pickup and ran the wire to an end pin jack.
I did this so I could easily reverse my actions without damaging the guitar.
It may be unbelievable but it sounds really good!.
Thank you John and keep on strumming!!
Beautiful modification, John. It sounds great!
Many thanks for this video John. After hearing the difference in sound from your original "Fender CP-100" review I HAD TO purchase a set of D'Addario ECG25 Chromes (which I fitted to my Washburn R308S Parlor Guitar).
I love the sound, and the lack of finger noise is magic. I've used D'Addario EFT16 (Phosphor Bronze) Flat Tops for some time but the Chromes are much "flatter," and easier to play (also brilliant with a slide). All the best, Cal
Hey John!
Your reviews of the CP-100 are very helpful. Im waiting to get my hands on it as soon as it would be availible on the music shops in my city (I'm not risking to on-line shopping for guitars). Thanks again for those two gigs and all the best for you.
J.
John, I am for sure buying this guitar, thanks to you! You're a neat fellow! I will for sure " fiddle " about with mine and do the same upgrade perhaps. Thanks!
Thank you for your answer :) Those strings sound so nice that I think I give them a try. I've been using GHS Vintage Bronze for years but I have an open mind :D
I'm in two minds. This or the Gretsch Jim Dandy. They both sound soo good. But your sound with the amp was fantastic. Love the jazzy sound.
I was listening to this through my JVC cans, and the magnetic pickup sounded very good, just like an archtop jazz guitar. Very impressed.
PS..I used to play in a church fellowship group, but they sort of drifted towards Christian Rock which ain't my thing. I love Bach and Handel, just about anything Baroque and choral music, but Presbyterian choir materianls leave a lot to be desired, so I joined a RC choral society, which to be honest is much more enjoyable. I'm regulary asked to play guitar at various services in there chapel which has brilliant acoustics. One could say I pray in the Presbyterian church and play in the chaple :)
When I came to Christ I lived in the countryside where the only church happened to be a Church of Scotland so I am Presbyterian because of geography and not theology. Not that it matters, after all Jesus was Jewish.
Indeed he was, a perfect Jew, a living walking example of what God desires man to be, full of love and compassion for his fellow man, acknowledging God as the father and the hand in all that is good, and that of course includes music. I'm often moved and astounded by the way a series of notes can "lift" and touch one in a profoundly spiritual way.
John - Isn't it about time you had a signature tune/lick played at the beginning of your vids?
Thanks for the link, John. Interesting. Don't think I have ever come across flats on an acoustic. Presumably, you drop the tuning to reduce the string tension and risk of 'involuntary neck relief' or permanent injury. By the way, I'm glad you mentioned the 'capo'. I thought it was the creative use of a clothes peg at first. Video is a touch blurry at this end.
The tension in the falts is just the same as in round wounds as it depends on the diameter of the core. Some of my earlier videos are a bit poor but my son who is a photographer, gave me a decent camera a while back.
That's helpful. I considered flats for one of my electrics but sat on my hands based on my experience with my bass where the flats are noticeably 'stiffer' than round wounds and wondered whether that might restrict articulation. I know jazz guitarists tend to be more focused on other worldly things such as challenging chromatic scales and sliding in and out of tune rather than something as mundane as a mere bend or a touch of vibrato. Thanks.
You should try swapping out the piezo for an Artec 607 ceramic (£10 on eBay) or their other cable transducer. Nice review/demo BTW.
Wondering if you still have this guitar? I really like it but it's not in production anymore. Hope you get to review the CP-60 which replaced it and should be just as good or better in every way except sadly in looks.
It mysteriously emigrated to my son's house so it is still around.
Really nice sound! Are those strings (D'Addario ECG perhaps?) meant for acoustic guitar?
I'm a bit weary of making a big hole. Not quite sure which preamp I should get either.
I fitted a Belcat ACUS-4TR which cost about £25. It is better than the Shadow unit fitted to my Lag classical. The sides of a guitar are easily cut using a modelling knife. Just tape off the border of the hole and be patient, scoring a little at a time. A hole also has to be drilled at the end of the saddle slot, probably slightly wider than the saddle itself. If unsure get your local repair man to fit it for you.
Hello John. I always enjoy your videos and look forward to the next one. Have just taken up the guitar again after many years. Have you ever played a Zager? And if so, I wondered if I could get your thoughts on it please. Kind regards, Nigel
Hi Nigel, Sorry but I have not met one of those.
Blessings
John
Hi John, most parlor size guitars have a 12 fret neck. This fender has 14. Is there a reason Fender went with the 14 fret? Which do you prefer?
My guess is that this guitar is aimed at the ladies and, this being the age of equality, they deserve the same number of frets as we do. If I am using a capo then a high Am chord is a bit cramped on a 12 fret neck but generally speaking 12 frets are enough, most classical players certainly think so.
Hi John, miss your reviews. Cant you find an old clunker to do a vid on?
Hi Norman, Good timing, I have two electrics, 0ne staying and the other just passing through. Watch this space.
Have you tried ECG23 on this guitar?
This or the Dandy G 9500?
+Shoe Gazer I have not tried the Dandy but I would imagine there is not much to chose between them.
+John Coupland thanks for your reply! but what do you mean?
+Shoe Gazer With such similar instruments it would e a matter of personal taste.
+John Coupland oh sure! well you're right John! thanks and cheers from Italy ;)
+Shoe Gazer I actually tried them both out in a shop together, just a few days ago. It all depends on what you yourself prefer in a Guitar. These are the differences I found myself from the ones that I tried out:1. The Jim Dandy had a slightly higher action than the Fender.2. The Jim Dandy is joined to the body at the 12th fret. On the Fender it is joined at the 14th fret to the body.3.The Jim Dandy has a thicker neck than the Fender.4. The Jim Dandy has much bigger "fret dots" on the neck.For the price, I believe that both Guitars have quite a decent sound. I personally preferred the Fender. But others may like the Gretsch better. Thank you. And Merry Christmas.
made in usa?
It is made in Indonesia. As far as I know Fender have never made acoustics in the USA.