I bought one after seeing Justin Johnson's review and this review. It was the only Bromo BAR5CE in stock I could find anywhere in the USA online (Rondo Music). I was expecting to return it but I was blown away with the quality, the all solid wood construction, Amara ebony back/sides and fretboard, mahogany neck with 2 ebony strips, ornate abalone fret markers/sound hole and entire top edge and mother of pearl headstock logo. It has flame maple binding on the entire body. It also included a nice quality padded gig bag! After a week of playing it opened up and now sounds incredible and too good to be true for only $499.00 !!! 👍
I played one of these today. An exceptionally good guitar for the price, I thought. It is beautifully presented, with a powerful, yet delicate (and very responsive) projection. I wasn’t just as keen on: the controls being inside the sound hole, the sharp corner on the cutaway and the rather heavy strings it was fitted with, but overall, a very impressive instrument. Comparable with any Taylor or Gibson I’ve tried.
@@MrMjp58 cheers, thanks for watching, I think they've gone for a very nice neck profile and was impressed by the quality of the fretwork too, will be reviewing a cheaper model soon
I happened upon one of these in a music shop in japan the other day. It was for sale there for the equivalent of £290. I couldnt belive the quality of the thing for that momey.
Justin Johnson reviewed a Bromo guitar, not sure if its this one but he was impressed too. He is certainly no hacker either lol. He said it was entry level or a step above, so of course a professional could find faults. It's not to be picked apart as a match to an expensive guitar. I have bought most of my guitars used just to get a better guitar. I like the idea of a new one at an affordable price. Thanks for your honest review!
In my experience, Indonesian-made guitars are pretty good. £350 for an all-solid electro-acoustic is astonishing! Time will tell if it turns out to have been a good investment.
It does sound nice. Indonesia has a culture of detail orientation, and artisanship. It's like it's genetic. I spent time there on a number of occasions. It looks like someone smart, has harnessed this artisan energy :) And we are the winners.
I have just bought one it’s a solid piece of craftsmanship, plays and sounds amazing. I love it. Very exquisitely ornate. Imho. Justin Johnson the blues guitarist on here did a review also..
@@ayayaka.audios hi thanks for watching, although I think they are calling it a grand auditorium it is actually a fair bit smaller than what one normally would expect in that class (for me that's a good thing) there is a parlour guitar and a travel guitar I believe, but to my ears you are really sacrificing the tone when going really small. I don't think they do a guitar like the Harley Benton GS travel sadly but I personally find the size very comfortable on the Bromo, cheers
@@ayayaka.audios also just to say there is a version of the same guitar with a solid top but laminated back and sides and a cheaper pickup for £200 which seems like a good price,I think it is the bar 4ce but don't quote me, cheers
@@jeannedark8075 I see thanks! I'm just confused as this same model is available in 300€ in India and I'm not sure why a 500€ thing is this cheap here. I thought they must be giving a mini size but according to you there's only one size of this model
@@ML-dh6ly hi thanks for watching, I got my one from the guitar store in Southampton, also there's a shop called Beckett's, I think either of those could probably order one in, cheers
Bro please help me, I was curious why it is ₹27k in India while 500$ in global price? I want to ask something about this guitar I'm thinking to buy it, will not take much of your time, can you share your any social media id?
@@sanirulhaque1370 hi thanks for watching, I guess you'd call it grand auditorium size, it is actually smaller on the rear, bridge to the back of the guitar is 16mm compared to the sire A3 I have knocking around (grand auditorium size) which is 20mm to the back of the guitar. Body on the bromo is 11 mm deep. For comparisons sake I did pick up a bromo with a solid top and laminated back and sides which I will post a review of when it turns up, cheers
@@sanirulhaque1370 it's a very decent sounding guitar which is great to play, in fact it will probably be the one that gets taken out to do open mic nights etc. they do an almost identical model with a little less abalone, a more basic piezo and laminated back and sides for £200 I probably would have tried one if I could have found one for sale. The bracing is interesting on these as it has holes in it, I've never seen that before and it does seem to make it a very resonant guitar, cheers
@@JubanWahlang Hi thanks for watching, I couldn't comment on the Yamahas though I have had several of their acoustics over the years and have never had a bad one. This Bromo and the Harley Benton also reviewed are interesting in that they are both solid wood throughout at an unusually low price for that spec. The Bromo was £350 and the Harley Benton was £308 and both have a fishman fitted. To my ear there is not much between them. If I was pushed I'd say the Bromo is slightly nicer to play as it appears to have larger frets but it's a tiny difference. In terms of fit and finish the Bromo is decent but the Harley Benton was literally flawless. I will be keeping both of them. Hope that is some help, Cheers
@@Thomas-xs2kq hi it came from the guitar store in Southampton, they said they can order them in as bromo also do a travel guitar which I may have to buy if it plays as well as this one cheers
@@keithsnowdon8672 hi I'm just trying to be honest, no one pays me for doing this it's just my opinion. The guitar is solid wood and plays really well, yes I have a cort modern black and that is an incredible instrument beautifully finished in every possible way, this bromo is perhaps not quite as well finished but it plays and sounds equally as good, it is however around a third of the price. Yes guitars are good or bad but finishing quality may vary depending on price. It's a fair point. Thanks very much for watching, cheers
I bought one after seeing Justin Johnson's review and this review. It was the only Bromo BAR5CE in stock I could find anywhere in the USA online (Rondo Music). I was expecting to return it but I was blown away with the quality, the all solid wood construction, Amara ebony back/sides and fretboard, mahogany neck with 2 ebony strips, ornate abalone fret markers/sound hole and entire top edge and mother of pearl headstock logo. It has flame maple binding on the entire body. It also included a nice quality padded gig bag! After a week of playing it opened up and now sounds incredible and too good to be true for only $499.00 !!!
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@@mikemcg7724 thanks for watching, it's a guitar I find myself picking up a lot, glad you're enjoying it, cheers
I bought a BAT1N for $200 and it’s seriously a great guitar and sounds and plays as good as cheaper Martin but with better specs. No fake woods.
@@LCARSADV thanks for watching, cheers
I played one of these today. An exceptionally good guitar for the price, I thought. It is beautifully presented, with a powerful, yet delicate (and very responsive) projection.
I wasn’t just as keen on: the controls being inside the sound hole, the sharp corner on the cutaway and the rather heavy strings it was fitted with, but overall, a very impressive instrument. Comparable with any Taylor or Gibson I’ve tried.
@@MrMjp58 cheers, thanks for watching, I think they've gone for a very nice neck profile and was impressed by the quality of the fretwork too, will be reviewing a cheaper model soon
Bought one last week based on reviews - I absolutely love it! A joy to play, and beautiful to look at! Amazing for the money!
I happened upon one of these in a music shop in japan the other day. It was for sale there for the equivalent of £290. I couldnt belive the quality of the thing for that momey.
Faith guitars are made out in Indonesia, so the craftsmanship is there. I do have a faith but for £350 it looks and sounds really nice.
@@russellnewton6660 cheers thanks for watching
Justin Johnson reviewed a Bromo guitar, not sure if its this one but he was impressed too. He is certainly no hacker either lol. He said it was entry level or a step above, so of course a professional could find faults. It's not to be picked apart as a match to an expensive guitar. I have bought most of my guitars used just to get a better guitar. I like the idea of a new one at an affordable price. Thanks for your honest review!
@@Annette-CF thanks very much for watching, I do watch his channel sometimes and what an incredible player he is, cheers
@@Annette-CF I saw his review and bought one straight away! it’s awesome!🙌🏼
In my experience, Indonesian-made guitars are pretty good. £350 for an all-solid electro-acoustic is astonishing! Time will tell if it turns out to have been a good investment.
@@1man1guitarletsgo thanks for watching, I'm really pleased with it, one of those guitars that's hard to put down, cheers
It does sound nice. Indonesia has a culture of detail orientation, and artisanship. It's like it's genetic. I spent time there on a number of occasions. It looks like someone smart, has harnessed this artisan energy :) And we are the winners.
Cheers thanks for watching
I have just bought one it’s a solid piece of craftsmanship, plays and sounds amazing. I love it. Very exquisitely ornate. Imho. Justin Johnson the blues guitarist on here did a review also..
@@souljar__ thanks for watching, it's a hard guitar to put down, cheers
@ I’m running it trough a Yamaha THR5A amp via Bluetooth adapters. I’m hooked 🎶
@@souljar__ nice
I didn't know Phil Collins played guitar. Cool review.
@@BusyAir thanks for watching, will be working on in the air tonight cheers
Is a mini size of this guitar available? Or is this come in only one size?
@@ayayaka.audios hi thanks for watching, although I think they are calling it a grand auditorium it is actually a fair bit smaller than what one normally would expect in that class (for me that's a good thing) there is a parlour guitar and a travel guitar I believe, but to my ears you are really sacrificing the tone when going really small. I don't think they do a guitar like the Harley Benton GS travel sadly but I personally find the size very comfortable on the Bromo, cheers
@@ayayaka.audios also just to say there is a version of the same guitar with a solid top but laminated back and sides and a cheaper pickup for £200 which seems like a good price,I think it is the bar 4ce but don't quote me, cheers
@@jeannedark8075 I see thanks! I'm just confused as this same model is available in 300€ in India and I'm not sure why a 500€ thing is this cheap here. I thought they must be giving a mini size but according to you there's only one size of this model
@@ayayaka.audios Everything is more expensive in the UK 🙂
Where can I buy one from. There seems to be very few available
@@ML-dh6ly hi thanks for watching, I got my one from the guitar store in Southampton, also there's a shop called Beckett's, I think either of those could probably order one in, cheers
@ much obliged I’ll check that out
Its only sold for 250 pounds here in India. Ive got one of these
@@PassengerMike-z7r a good deal 👍
Bro please help me, I was curious why it is ₹27k in India while 500$ in global price? I want to ask something about this guitar I'm thinking to buy it, will not take much of your time, can you share your any social media id?
Can you tell me where to buy one of these in the UK? I can’t seem to find a dealer that sells them. Thanks
@@leotheangrylion hi thanks for watching, mine came from the guitar store in Southampton, I think they can order them in, hope that helps, cheers
Nice guitar!
Hello sir what is the size?
@@sanirulhaque1370 hi thanks for watching, I guess you'd call it grand auditorium size, it is actually smaller on the rear, bridge to the back of the guitar is 16mm compared to the sire A3 I have knocking around (grand auditorium size) which is 20mm to the back of the guitar. Body on the bromo is 11 mm deep. For comparisons sake I did pick up a bromo with a solid top and laminated back and sides which I will post a review of when it turns up, cheers
@jeannedark8075 is it sounding like other all solid guitars? Since it's cheaper..
@@sanirulhaque1370 it's a very decent sounding guitar which is great to play, in fact it will probably be the one that gets taken out to do open mic nights etc. they do an almost identical model with a little less abalone, a more basic piezo and laminated back and sides for £200 I probably would have tried one if I could have found one for sale. The bracing is interesting on these as it has holes in it, I've never seen that before and it does seem to make it a very resonant guitar, cheers
@@jeannedark8075 okkk sir... thanks
Hi this is the cheaper version, solid top laminated back and sides beckettsmusic.co.uk/products/bat4ce?_pos=3&_sid=4ae782990&_ss=r
what paperwork does it come with??
@@waltervangorden5671 apologies I don't understand, cheers
@@jeannedark8075 warrenty card, how to use electronics, product registration????
Is this guitar better than the Yamahas of the same price range?
@@JubanWahlang Hi thanks for watching, I couldn't comment on the Yamahas though I have had several of their acoustics over the years and have never had a bad one. This Bromo and the Harley Benton also reviewed are interesting in that they are both solid wood throughout at an unusually low price for that spec. The Bromo was £350 and the Harley Benton was £308 and both have a fishman fitted. To my ear there is not much between them. If I was pushed I'd say the Bromo is slightly nicer to play as it appears to have larger frets but it's a tiny difference. In terms of fit and finish the Bromo is decent but the Harley Benton was literally flawless. I will be keeping both of them. Hope that is some help, Cheers
@jeannedark8075 thankyou so much for your response
@@JubanWahlang Cheers
try avirama , that's a good guitar too
@@Mdzlfkr thanks, looks very nice
Where can you buy it for that price?
@@Thomas-xs2kq hi it came from the guitar store in Southampton, they said they can order them in as bromo also do a travel guitar which I may have to buy if it plays as well as this one cheers
Which store please
@MrUniverse this one came from the guitar store in Southampton UK, cheers
Classical or steel string?
@@deannemiller891 steel strung cheers
For me its always a warning sign when reviewers say for the money. Guitars are good or they are not. Enjoyed the review anyway
@@keithsnowdon8672 hi I'm just trying to be honest, no one pays me for doing this it's just my opinion. The guitar is solid wood and plays really well, yes I have a cort modern black and that is an incredible instrument beautifully finished in every possible way, this bromo is perhaps not quite as well finished but it plays and sounds equally as good, it is however around a third of the price. Yes guitars are good or bad but finishing quality may vary depending on price. It's a fair point. Thanks very much for watching, cheers
@@jeannedark8075Thanks for taking the time to reply