I love the fact that Paul is inherently a gifted teacher, but he still embraces the hungry intensity of a perennial student. Always learning, searching, and growing.
Sometimes I forget if I'm watching Paul for his guitar skills or the cinematography he creates. This channel has everything and Mr. Davids, you are ridiculously gifted 👏
I keep messing up my lighting mainly. Sorted colours with a grey card for the white balance but I always seem to mess something up on the lighting 🤦♂️ sure I’ll get there…
Paul.....I'm 68 years old and I have been playing guitar since I was 13! I've had more guitars than I can remember and today I learned something so basic and fundamental I had to thank you for making this video! Well done!
It's astonishing how much there is to learn and how wildy at what age people learn this or that. I'm 22 and I'm sure I know stuff now that you learned in your fifties or sixties, or might never know, and of course you've got to have learned things in your youth that I might learn when I'm your age. That's the beauty of life, really. That's why it's so wonderful to talk to others. There's always so much to learn and to do.
I am sure your guitars are wonderful. But, as someone who strums, and flat picks, and sings on stage, a parlor is of absolutely no use to me… the information in this video is right on the button, pick a guitar based on how you will use it. I just added a jumbo, to keep my dreadnoughts company. Keep finger pickin’!
@@jed1166 maybe you haven’t tried a good parlor. One only has to see Sting play a parlor and a Ditson terz on stage and come to a very different conclusion. But as with all things, it is a matter of taste. Btw, I also make 00, 000, OM’s, Flamenco, and classical guitars
@@raytristani got it! Thanks, I will check out Sting… For 50+ years, I have always played standing up, even when practicing at home. But, at 66 years old, I probably should get a smaller guitar that I can sit and play on the couch, LOL!
@@jed1166 why no use? I'm trying to find a guitar with smaller fret spacing and neck thickness. Also what's your recommendations for a strum guitar? Can the things I mentioned be on a certain guitar?
Finally a video that does tone comparisons correctly. Usually videos have a big gap between the guitars and your brain forgets what each guitar sounded like.
Can easily spend a weekend hanging out with these two and never get bored! This video can reveal your love for the guitar... if you watched the entire video and wanted more or felt it was too short... you know you have a guitar problem! I didn't want this to end! Great video!
Really enjoyed Pepijn. He was very knowledgeable and gave great advice on guitars in general, without being pushy and trying to advertise his brand. And Paul is a legend as always- Best guitars content on UA-cam.
I love how far Paul has come. I remember watching him back when he was teaching guitar and doing his online guitar tips. Now look at him 🤧 So proud of him.
Hearing Paul at 25:56 slip into his Dutch “J” asking “What kind of player would usually prefer a Yumbo” made me smile, reminded me of my Swedish dad and grandparents talking.
As someone new to the guitar, this was excellent information for me. I bought my first guitar, thinking the only difference was "classical" vs "folk". Great job, and thank you both!
Very informative video! Also, I was wondering, and have seen others asking about the piece played at 4:38 and 9:40. My closest guess is Crosses - José González but it's not the same. If someone knows what song this is, or if its an original melody that would be most helpful. Thanks!
I also want an answer to this. I remember hearing something similar in a Future/Melodic Bass song as it's intro. But I don't recall the name or if it was the same one. If anyone finds the song, please let us know.
I had no idea that Eastman had such a wide variety of shapes and styles. Thanks for making the video! This is a very comprehensive dive into all the acoustic guitar shapes, and I appreciate the amount of work that went into making it. Thanks to Pepijn as well, great subject matter expert, and you can tell how much he loves doing his job and teaching people about all the nuances of the wood and shapes and how they each have their own characters.
I love how Paul has this "I want this" look with every guitar. This man has so much restraint to not just walk out of there with 6 new guitars on his back.
Brilliant concept here. My first guitar was a parlor, but in less than a year I “graduated “ to a dreadnaught., but it was obvious that something was missing from what I used to be able to make happen. My next purchase shall be a parlor.
I bought myself an Eastman two days ago, they’re awesome guitars! Through my experience of looking for the perfect guitar, what I’ve found though is there’s no such thing. They’re all unique and special in their own way. Which is why one needs to have several! Don’t forget also that there are many variables greatly affecting sound characteristics besides body shape, including tonewood, sample variations, string type and age, pick stiffness, fingernail length, room acoustics, and last but not least the touch of the player himself.
Thank you, Pepijn't! You're explanations along with Paul's outstanding playing and cinematography really brought these instruments to life. How you described the tones that each guitar was capable of producing, where each guitar really shines the most, was perfection.
Paul, I wish I had this great info many years ago. Being a strummer and a fingerpicker, I always played Dreadnoughts. (I am a very tall man) After seeing this video, I now desire a Grand Concert. But honestly, I want them ALL! What a great video and such a gracious interview. Eastman has got it going! Thanks!
Awesome comparison that no doubt will give many a guitar player, both beginner and more advanced, a great insight in the options, characteristics and their uses. Plus it gives us perfect ammunition to defend that one argument all of us have with our other halves: “there is no such thing as too many guitars”! Thanks Paul and Pepijn.
I just want to say this is one of the very best guitar review/explanation videos I've ever seen. These two guys totally get it, clearly love guitar, explain things super well, and excellent production. I'm very impressed, thanks for a great guide!
I absolutely love my Eastman E20OM! I've had 9 of my students pick up the same guitar in the last year. I am a huge fan of the Eastman line. Thanks for showcasing these guitars Paul. They're truly something special. Great value!
Well... This was one of the most informative, useful, practical, myth busting and pleasant videos I have ever seen. I am a touring guitar tech and I work with guitars on daily basis and I have learnt A LOT here. Thank you. OK, off to the part two!
A guy brought in a 40 year old Gibson Hummingbird to church, and I asked if I could see it. I picked it up, played a G chord, and set it back down. The sound of that one chord was like angels singing. Simply perfection, and there was no reason to play anything else.
Finally! A body comparison video that doesn't just highlight the strength of each type, but compares everything. I.e..light picking sounds great on a parlor, but how well does a jumbo light pick in comparison? Or how does an 00 take heavy strumming compared to a dreadnought. Well done Paul!
So anyone wondering what Paul is playing at 9:40 and wants to learn it as bad as i want to I found out that it actullay is made by Paul himself And there's a viedeo tutorial on UA-cam about it named somewhat like "turning those same old chords into sth beautiful" Hope it helped :) Have fun learning this gorgeous melodie !
EASILY one of the MOST informative and comprehensive guitar videos on a particular subject that I have ever seen, thank you! I look forward to the tonewoods video! ☺️👍
I just wanted to say thank you Paul. I started playing with the first lockdown two years ago and kept on going everyday with your videos as well. I learned so much and I can’t stop. I feel like my love for music and the world of guitars is growing steadily. The art behind how these guitars are built and how everything influences the sound from the woods to the shape and of course how you play. It is truely a miracle. You are a great inspiration to many! Thank you for everything Paul!
Magnificent! Loved every minute of this. I am a classical guitar player by training although, lately, I’ve spent an enormous amount of time with my steel string acoustic. This was a very informative. It’s fascinating to explore all the different body styles for me. Classical only really has one. Everybody argues about makers and slight variations on the woods, finish and the bracing but, we only really have one body shape. The versatility and variety of the steel string world is just unreal. And they are such a joy to play. Where sound of a classical is like a warm tropical night, that of a steel string is like a beautiful spring day in the cool, Wendy mountains.
I have an Eastman E20D and the A320 , both great guitars. I have been playing for 55 years just for my own pleasure. It brings me both joy and frustration. These men are obviously passionate and genuine in their love of the guitar ,Paul plays beautifully and the gentleman from Eastman really nails it with his analysis and explanation. Thankyou for posting such an enjoyable and informative post.
First off, Paul you are an incredible guitar player, and I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. That said, I watched Rhett Shull yesterday purchase a vintage SG. The guy he bought it from was selling it because he wanted to buy a Martin acoustic that he’s always had his eye on. I personally own a Taylor 214ce, and I was thinking how great it would be to see a video on the differences between the sounds of each model, shape, wood type, etc, and then I see this video in my inbox this morning. Perfect timing! Thanks Paul!!
The morphing-shots are suuch a great way to compare the shapes and I haven't seen that so far on a youtube video. GREAT little touch that's actually not that little. Thanks for the work that went into this video. Insane value and detail you put into these, Paul.
Eastman guitars are fantastic! Some of the best bang for your buck I’ve seen. Tony at Luthier’s Workshop in Greenbay has a lot at his shop. One day I was picking up my guitar from being adjusted and tried out some acoustic guitars. At that time I knew for a while that I would need to invest in a nicer acoustic guitar, but had no plans of buying one soon. However I fell in love with one and it seemed like it was the time was chosen for me. My E20OM is the best guitar I’ve owned, and one of the best sounding I’ve heard. The feel and sound to a nice acoustic guitar makes a huge difference. Truly something magical. ✨ The fact that i was so confident at how I loved the guitar despite not having a cutaway design was reaffirming. A cutaway design was very important for me to easily access higher notes, yet the quality of tone from this instrument STILL made it a no-brainer for me. Thank you, Eastman Guitars. Thank you, Tony at Luthiers Workshop. Thank you, Paul David’s. Thank you, music! 🙏
Loved hearing each side by side. Wonderful descriptions. I'm tooling up for building now and love having you show what each are good at. It's so important to have what you need. Not just what you've seen others with.
WOW! Watching the Spectrogram when you strummed the E Chord and literally seeing the sound waves of the sympathetic strings ringing out, but you can also hear them from each different guitar at 1000-1200Hz was amazing.
Brilliant video, so helpful. Massive fan of Eastman too, having just bought an Eastman E10ss last week, it also assured me I made the right choice. Very versatile and balanced tone compared to a dread.
probably the best comprehensive body shape comparison on YT. I have a sloped shoulder Gibson and a ooo martin... Im so blessed to have 2 incredible guitars
I guess there is only one type of guitar left to be compared, the semi-acoustics used in Jazz and Country music (primarily). I've always been partial to the looks and sound of those guitars, but would love to see a good compare across the different shapes and styles. Loved this compare and kinda liked all these guitars lol, i would not really be able to pick just one from this line-up.
@@whatskraken3886 Types like the Gibson ES-150 and ES-335 (full hollow and semi hollow bodies) so yeah, Archtop's and those country style guitars that have the smaller holes near the top of the body.
I’m wondering about the round-backed Ovation guitars, and how they fit into this paradigm. Does the front face define these guitars (as a dreadnought, or whatever)? Or does the round back create a different category?
@@cass2771 i'm very curious about those as well, as a guitar, i find them visibly very attractive but do they rank up with an ES series or similar? So i hope he'll dive into those guitars soon as well :)
Thank You Paul Davids and Pepijn 't Hart. It is a wonderful video full of so much information and beautiful sounds. Paul, I do have one question, what is the tune you were playing on the Dreadnaught at around 4:10? I learned so much about the diversity and resonant quality of acoustic guitars. Thanks again.
Ok, you just saved me years of research, doubts and headaches coming from my recording/mixing sessions. One of your absolute best and most useful videos!! Congrats!!
I play a jumbo for lead acoustic guitar in church bands. I love how much it just punches right through the mix so clearly with such little effort. You get just the right amount of high tones to still be easily picked up by the listener, while not sounding thin and tinny because there's so much bass to go along with it. If anyone is looking for a budget model of a jumbo (cause they can be pricey) the Guild F-250E is a little more affordable and still sounds great! Happy Playing friends, may you all find your perfect guitar 🎵🤘
I remember when I bought my acoustic.(which i am still SUPER happy about), they helped me very well in the store. I was not a seasoned player, but wanted to get to step 2 basically after my first crappy acoustic. They gave me an Eastman guitar, which I loved! I loved it, because it is very versatile. I like all kinds of music, and this one gives me that range. It's subtle in the high notes, but also still quite allround. REALLY good guitar for the bucks I paid for it, could recommend it to anyone who is not a seasoned performer.
Hi Paul - What do you play at 9:41-9:56 in this video (and 1:53-2:05 in the tone woods video)? This series -- acoustic body types, tone woods, and then the new one on electric guitar models -- is absolutely fantastic! So much information, and so many great head-to-head comparisons. I've played Martin 12- and 6-string dreadnoughts for years, and recently started using a Taylor grand auditorium when noodling in the evening, but have always shied away from small-body guitars for some reason. But now I see how a parlor would be great for this. And the difference between a slope shoulder and "boxy" shape was amazing to hear. I hadn't heard of Eastman before, but am very impressed.
My digging through some viedeos conclude that this song is made from paul himself and he has an tutorial on his chanel named sth like "turn thes old chords into something beautiful"
What a fantastic video, or rather two fantastic videos. I have today ordered a parlour, solid rosewood, handmade by a luthier here in the UK. I have only started playing an instrument a few weeks ago, the ukulele and suddenly felt the need to expand my horizon to guitar. My guitar won't be cheap, being in the 4-figure range, but... it might be the only guitar I will ever buy and I love the sound, the feel, the size. I thought I might just go for the one I really know I'll be able to play with the least bit of frustration. Turning 58 later this year and not being very tall, I am sure my guitar is perfect for me and your video about comparing all the guitars has convinced me even more that I have made the right decision today. Now, it's just a matter of waiting a few months until it's finished and during that time I will practise all the difficult chords on my ukulele, to help my finger-movements to transition to the guitar. The best about this video here is, that I won't have to watch oodles of other videos, everything I always wanted to know about guitars is here and in part two. Apart from one thing, to which I could find an answer, perhaps you have it: "Is there a solid ebony guitar and if there is, then what would it sound like?" Thank you.
I would love to see how a rounded back or plastic back like an Ovation would make these comparisons different. My ovation has tons of low end and the chords just blend so nicely together compared to my smaller fender
I like ovations. They’re interesting guitars. I wish I could play one though. They really are easiest to play when you have a flat stomach. Me, I love my beer and pizza too much.
@@Hun_Uinaq I have the ovation ce $400 ish guitar and since I bought it in 2002 I’ve gotten a bigger belly. I agree with the plastic cutout sliding away from me so I added some nonslip “rubber” tape. Just enough friction to stay put. I have my eye on a Taylor 215ce koa.
@@Hun_Uinaq I have the ovation ce $400 ish guitar and since I bought it in 2002 I’ve gotten a bigger belly. I agree with the plastic cutout sliding away from me so I added some nonslip “rubber” tape. Just enough friction to stay put. I have my eye on a Taylor 215ce koa.
Fantastic video. I can watch the clips over and over and it’s like being able to overstay my welcome in a music store. I’m finding myself drawn to the sound of the Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought, even though it’s not something I would’ve gravitated toward visually. I would definitely consider Eastman for my next purchase just for being able to study all the options so thoroughly in this video.
I think I really enjoy the parlor shape the most. Pepijn was right: it has a very direct sound that doesn't necessarily fill the space, but isn't a timid sound. Almost as though the sound is meant specifically for the listener. I loved this video. Thanks for making this.
The way I think of it, is the acoustic body is like a reverb effect. The size of the body dictates the "room" size. Hence the sound from the Parlour guitar is so direct, whereas the dreadnought is bigger with more overtones and tends to blend the notes more
I got a parlor guitar a week ago. Yamaha PCF3M. Gorgeous instrument. And since I mostly play fingerstyle and I love some good old blues.. Man, What a pleasure to play. I've played a lot of acoustics and dreads just always felt too big for me. But man, a parlor just melts into your lap and it just speaks to me. From beautiful melodies to hard thumping blues Broonzy style. It's just perfect for me.
A very hard comparative, so difficult to made but....you've done it right! Now everyone can understand the light and subtle differences between so many shapes. Thanks a lot, excelent work!
Can a rich person help me get a decent acoustic/electric, maybe, please? I`m on disability and can`t afford a decent one that`s easy to play with nerve damage in my left arm.
I wish I had seen this extremely helpful video 50 years ago. ..before I set foot inside my first guitar shop. Well done . One of the best ..sorry .. surely the best guitar video on the internet. It’s in another league of usefulness. Cheers .thanks.
@@i_jetlag I am able to play it but instead of Plec I play it fingerstyle. It's actually quiet easy when you use this video do figure out how Paul is playing it. Greetings
Man, on my headphones at least, the range and power of the parlor sounds just as good as the bigger body styles and better overall than the in-between body styles.
Thanks for all this great information, i learned a bunch. I played a 70's Yamaha Fg-75 Red Label for a long time as a couch guitar. In 2019 I got the Martin D special. I put brass bridge pins and a lower saddle in the bridge. It is now's the best of both worlds and the pins do make a difference for those 'single' notes as you demonstrated.
Personally, I think the grand auditorium and the parlor sound the best. That might be because they'd probably be some of the more natural picks for someone who mainly plays electric, but I love the clarity of the parlor and the chorus of the grand auditorium.
awesome vid! i'm a big eastman fan, that product specialist REALLY knows what he's talkin bout! thx paul! and i really agree about that 1 note thing on a parlor.
From the (room) acoustics' point of view, the "overwhelmed lows" on the square Dreadnought might have been the potential sound mode (standing wave) of the body (that may have strengthened the low-mid). Reason: the flat shoulders of the square Dreadnought create a "perfect symmetric sound mirror" to the flat bottom of the body... Many luthiers and concert hall architects would do their best to minimize such situations by designing non-symmetric acoustic chambers / resonators. Perhaps, the designer of the original dreadnought have overlooked this aspect, OR they actually did want it to ring...? :D
This is by far the best body shape comparison videos that I've seen and heard. I've listened to so many other videos and couldn't ever really differentiate the sounds as well as I have in this video. Youre recording space and equipment is serving you well... and thanks to your generous friend whom shared these beautiful guitars I really got a better taste of what I might go to choose next... One of each pls!🤣
@@guitaring1 My GA arrived about a week ago, and I am very happy with it. Good body size, not too big, not too small, all solid timber construction, no laminates and good value for my very limited dollars. I also lashed out on a Bose S1 Pro to play it through (a bit of indulgence on my part). It sounds fantastic plugged in and I can't wait to test it out with a vocalist.
I play guitar for several years, I guess I have quite a good workshop already but I've always lacked knowledge about guitar types, terminology, technology behind it etc.This video is superb, exactly what I needed. Very easy to newbies but also broadens the knowledge very effectively! Thank you!
The only worthwhile discussion of guitar "sizes" I know of. Good ranking of standard sizes (although lacking in dimensions), plus of course demo playing by the gifted Paul Davids. I only wish they also spoke of necks and fretboard considerations.
Part two is here!
TONEWOODS: ua-cam.com/video/PbeLvgzW1ow/v-deo.html
Can't thank You or Pepijn 't Hart enough for this great series.
Part two is brilliant.
Part 3 on strings?
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Paul, you won the internet today. This will save 50 UA-cam searches my friend. Great job!
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@@DaveTaste You can't now; Paul has it.
Saved me. I needed someone to explain this.
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This video itself should win an award for providing a "Beginner's Guide: All you ever need to know" for guitar bodies!
I been playing guitar for 20 plus years. But they all sounded so similar to me. I suck.
@@veerkar Wait... How?
I love the fact that Paul is inherently a gifted teacher, but he still embraces the hungry intensity of a perennial student. Always learning, searching, and growing.
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I reckon that's what makes him good. Many people stop learning at a certain point and get stuck on their current skill level.
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Time Stamps for Comparison
Light Picking
7:27 Jumbo
7:35 Dreadnought
7:43 Dreadnought (slope shoulder)
7:51 Grand Auditorium
7:58 OOO/OM
8:06 OO
8:14 Parlor
Arpeggiated Chords
10:47 Parlor
10:51 OO
10:55 OOO/OM
10:58 Grand Auditorium
11:02 Dreadnought (slope shoulder)
11:06 Dreadnought
11:10 Jumbo
E Chord
15:39 Parlor
15:43 OO
15:49 OOO/OM
15:54 Grand Auditorium
15:59 Dreadnought (Slope Shoulder)
16:04 Dreadnought
16:09 Jumbo
Classic Strumming
21:26 Dreadnought
21:34 Dreadnought (Slope Shoulder)
21:49 Jumbo
21:56 Grand Auditorium
22:03 OOO/Om
22:11 OO
22:18 Parlor
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Sometimes I forget if I'm watching Paul for his guitar skills or the cinematography he creates. This channel has everything and Mr. Davids, you are ridiculously gifted 👏
I wouldn’t call him gifted as much as I would call him hardworking! Putting all of this content together for so long is no small feat.
Got to love his hard work, great videos… I can’t film like this but I keep watching and trying to get my style closer. Long way to go I think ☹️
@@geralr he is 100% both. Hard work won’t replace skill and creativity. He’s a true master of his platform 👏🏻
I agree. It’s probably the best shot UA-cam channel and I shoot for a living.
I keep messing up my lighting mainly. Sorted colours with a grey card for the white balance but I always seem to mess something up on the lighting 🤦♂️ sure I’ll get there…
Paul.....I'm 68 years old and I have been playing guitar since I was 13! I've had more guitars than I can remember and today I learned something so basic and fundamental I had to thank you for making this video! Well done!
It's astonishing how much there is to learn and how wildy at what age people learn this or that. I'm 22 and I'm sure I know stuff now that you learned in your fifties or sixties, or might never know, and of course you've got to have learned things in your youth that I might learn when I'm your age. That's the beauty of life, really. That's why it's so wonderful to talk to others. There's always so much to learn and to do.
How is the condition of your grip or your fingers with your age?
Excuse me sir, what did you learn? I want to make sure I also noticed it. thank you
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As a parlor guitar maker, I’m gonna say that for me, the parlor is the sweetest sounding of them all
I am sure your guitars are wonderful. But, as someone who strums, and flat picks, and sings on stage, a parlor is of absolutely no use to me… the information in this video is right on the button, pick a guitar based on how you will use it. I just added a jumbo, to keep my dreadnoughts company. Keep finger pickin’!
@@jed1166 maybe you haven’t tried a good parlor. One only has to see Sting play a parlor and a Ditson terz on stage and come to a very different conclusion. But as with all things, it is a matter of taste. Btw, I also make 00, 000, OM’s, Flamenco, and classical guitars
@@raytristani got it! Thanks, I will check out Sting… For 50+ years, I have always played standing up, even when practicing at home. But, at 66 years old, I probably should get a smaller guitar that I can sit and play on the couch, LOL!
The parlor just hits me. Maybe because I love the blues, but, it is sweet.
@@jed1166 why no use? I'm trying to find a guitar with smaller fret spacing and neck thickness. Also what's your recommendations for a strum guitar?
Can the things I mentioned be on a certain guitar?
Finally a video that does tone comparisons correctly. Usually videos have a big gap between the guitars and your brain forgets what each guitar sounded like.
Can easily spend a weekend hanging out with these two and never get bored! This video can reveal your love for the guitar... if you watched the entire video and wanted more or felt it was too short... you know you have a guitar problem! I didn't want this to end! Great video!
I loved the spectrum graph. This is the best comparison video I has ever seen. I better show this to my spouse to prove I need 11 guitars
good one! :-D
Really enjoyed Pepijn. He was very knowledgeable and gave great advice on guitars in general, without being pushy and trying to advertise his brand.
And Paul is a legend as always- Best guitars content on UA-cam.
I love how far Paul has come. I remember watching him back when he was teaching guitar and doing his online guitar tips. Now look at him 🤧 So proud of him.
And before that, Gopro videos of him riding his motorbike. From little things, big things grow!
@@simon_patterson oh man I forgot all about those!!!
Same I remember when he was just a month old baby! Making videos, paragliding and vlogging look where he's at now
Hearing Paul at 25:56 slip into his Dutch “J” asking “What kind of player would usually prefer a Yumbo” made me smile, reminded me of my Swedish dad and grandparents talking.
As someone new to the guitar, this was excellent information for me. I bought my first guitar, thinking the only difference was "classical" vs "folk". Great job, and thank you both!
Very informative video! Also, I was wondering, and have seen others asking about the piece played at 4:38 and 9:40. My closest guess is Crosses - José González but it's not the same. If someone knows what song this is, or if its an original melody that would be most helpful. Thanks!
I also want an answer to this. I remember hearing something similar in a Future/Melodic Bass song as it's intro. But I don't recall the name or if it was the same one.
If anyone finds the song, please let us know.
ua-cam.com/video/Z3jhVHqd67g/v-deo.html
Found it. Have a wonderful day.
@@i_jetlag Yes! thanks heaps!
Paul is an absolute treasure to our instrument. Thank you!
I had no idea that Eastman had such a wide variety of shapes and styles. Thanks for making the video! This is a very comprehensive dive into all the acoustic guitar shapes, and I appreciate the amount of work that went into making it. Thanks to Pepijn as well, great subject matter expert, and you can tell how much he loves doing his job and teaching people about all the nuances of the wood and shapes and how they each have their own characters.
Pepijn't's wonderful descriptions are eloquent and precise--what a great spokesman! Thanks Paul and Eastman for such a fantastic vid.
Paul’s guest is fantastic. Love his passion!
Yeah this guy ruled. Have him back please.
Crazy name too!
I love how Paul has this "I want this" look with every guitar. This man has so much restraint to not just walk out of there with 6 new guitars on his back.
Thank you Paul and Pepijn’t. You both just answered so many people that were always afraid to ask. Music store employees should take note.
are they father & son? or other relation?
@@stavros693000 They are a gay couple
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What a wonderful video!! Thanks so much for creating it!!
Brilliant concept here. My first guitar was a parlor, but in less than a year I “graduated “ to a dreadnaught., but it was obvious that something was missing from what I used to be able to make happen. My next purchase shall be a parlor.
I bought myself an Eastman two days ago, they’re awesome guitars!
Through my experience of looking for the perfect guitar, what I’ve found though is there’s no such thing. They’re all unique and special in their own way. Which is why one needs to have several! Don’t forget also that there are many variables greatly affecting sound characteristics besides body shape, including tonewood, sample variations, string type and age, pick stiffness, fingernail length, room acoustics, and last but not least the touch of the player himself.
Thank you, Pepijn't! You're explanations along with Paul's outstanding playing and cinematography really brought these instruments to life. How you described the tones that each guitar was capable of producing, where each guitar really shines the most, was perfection.
Paul, I wish I had this great info many years ago. Being a strummer and a fingerpicker, I always played Dreadnoughts. (I am a very tall man) After seeing this video, I now desire a Grand Concert. But honestly, I want them ALL! What a great video and such a gracious interview. Eastman has got it going! Thanks!
Awesome comparison that no doubt will give many a guitar player, both beginner and more advanced, a great insight in the options, characteristics and their uses. Plus it gives us perfect ammunition to defend that one argument all of us have with our other halves: “there is no such thing as too many guitars”! Thanks Paul and Pepijn.
I just want to say this is one of the very best guitar review/explanation videos I've ever seen. These two guys totally get it, clearly love guitar, explain things super well, and excellent production. I'm very impressed, thanks for a great guide!
I absolutely love my Eastman E20OM! I've had 9 of my students pick up the same guitar in the last year. I am a huge fan of the Eastman line. Thanks for showcasing these guitars Paul. They're truly something special. Great value!
Well... This was one of the most informative, useful, practical, myth busting and pleasant videos I have ever seen.
I am a touring guitar tech and I work with guitars on daily basis and I have learnt A LOT here.
Thank you.
OK, off to the part two!
Wow. That was an eye opener.
The main takeaway from this video, is that I don't have enough guitars.
Why did I not know all this…all my life? Paul and his friend have opened my eyes and ears. Thank you both so very much.
Bravo Eastman and Paul Davids for uniting the internet community of steel string nerds. This was such a great overview.
A guy brought in a 40 year old Gibson Hummingbird to church, and I asked if I could see it. I picked it up, played a G chord, and set it back down. The sound of that one chord was like angels singing. Simply perfection, and there was no reason to play anything else.
This is one of the best ways to showcase a brand while educating the masses. Great work Paul and Eastman. Look forward to the next one.
I promise this is the only reason "Paul Davids body" is in my search history
I can't believe I'm watching this for free in 2022. Amazing work, Paul. Thank you so much.
I just love how happy they both are talking about guitars. It makes me happy.
Finally! A body comparison video that doesn't just highlight the strength of each type, but compares everything. I.e..light picking sounds great on a parlor, but how well does a jumbo light pick in comparison? Or how does an 00 take heavy strumming compared to a dreadnought. Well done Paul!
So anyone wondering what Paul is playing at 9:40 and wants to learn it as bad as i want to
I found out that it actullay is made by Paul himself And there's a viedeo tutorial on UA-cam about it named somewhat like "turning those same old chords into sth beautiful"
Hope it helped :)
Have fun learning this gorgeous melodie !
Thank you so much literally have being trying to recreate it lol
Appreciate your work mate.
EASILY one of the MOST informative and comprehensive guitar videos on a particular subject that I have ever seen, thank you! I look forward to the tonewoods video! ☺️👍
I just wanted to say thank you Paul.
I started playing with the first lockdown two years ago and kept on going everyday with your videos as well.
I learned so much and I can’t stop.
I feel like my love for music and the world of guitars is growing steadily. The art behind how these guitars are built and how everything influences the sound from the woods to the shape and of course how you play. It is truely a miracle.
You are a great inspiration to many!
Thank you for everything Paul!
I’ve been playing guitar for 50+ years and definitely learned some things. Thanks Paul. You always have the best guitar related videos on UA-cam.
Magnificent! Loved every minute of this. I am a classical guitar player by training although, lately, I’ve spent an enormous amount of time with my steel string acoustic. This was a very informative. It’s fascinating to explore all the different body styles for me. Classical only really has one. Everybody argues about makers and slight variations on the woods, finish and the bracing but, we only really have one body shape. The versatility and variety of the steel string world is just unreal. And they are such a joy to play. Where sound of a classical is like a warm tropical night, that of a steel string is like a beautiful spring day in the cool, Wendy mountains.
Pepijn thank you for all your welcome knowledge in this video! Blown away by how you seem to explain it all so simple and easy.
I have an Eastman E20D and the A320 , both great guitars. I have been playing for 55 years just for my own pleasure. It brings me both joy and frustration. These men are obviously passionate and genuine in their love of the guitar ,Paul plays beautifully and the gentleman from Eastman really nails it with his analysis and explanation. Thankyou for posting such an enjoyable and informative post.
First off, Paul you are an incredible guitar player, and I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. That said, I watched Rhett Shull yesterday purchase a vintage SG. The guy he bought it from was selling it because he wanted to buy a Martin acoustic that he’s always had his eye on. I personally own a Taylor 214ce, and I was thinking how great it would be to see a video on the differences between the sounds of each model, shape, wood type, etc, and then I see this video in my inbox this morning. Perfect timing! Thanks Paul!!
The morphing-shots are suuch a great way to compare the shapes and I haven't seen that so far on a youtube video. GREAT little touch that's actually not that little. Thanks for the work that went into this video. Insane value and detail you put into these, Paul.
Eastman guitars are fantastic! Some of the best bang for your buck I’ve seen. Tony at Luthier’s Workshop in Greenbay has a lot at his shop.
One day I was picking up my guitar from being adjusted and tried out some acoustic guitars. At that time I knew for a while that I would need to invest in a nicer acoustic guitar, but had no plans of buying one soon. However I fell in love with one and it seemed like it was the time was chosen for me.
My E20OM is the best guitar I’ve owned, and one of the best sounding I’ve heard. The feel and sound to a nice acoustic guitar makes a huge difference. Truly something magical. ✨
The fact that i was so confident at how I loved the guitar despite not having a cutaway design was reaffirming. A cutaway design was very important for me to easily access higher notes, yet the quality of tone from this instrument STILL made it a no-brainer for me.
Thank you, Eastman Guitars.
Thank you, Tony at Luthiers Workshop.
Thank you, Paul David’s.
Thank you, music! 🙏
That slope shouldered dreadnought was definitely my favorite sounding of the lineup. Awesome video and super informative
Loved hearing each side by side. Wonderful descriptions. I'm tooling up for building now and love having you show what each are good at. It's so important to have what you need. Not just what you've seen others with.
WOW! Watching the Spectrogram when you strummed the E Chord and literally seeing the sound waves of the sympathetic strings ringing out, but you can also hear them from each different guitar at 1000-1200Hz was amazing.
Brilliant video, so helpful. Massive fan of Eastman too, having just bought an Eastman E10ss last week, it also assured me I made the right choice. Very versatile and balanced tone compared to a dread.
probably the best comprehensive body shape comparison on YT. I have a sloped shoulder Gibson and a ooo martin... Im so blessed to have 2 incredible guitars
Since, I'm early I just wanna say that you're an awesome ytber and I love learning from you! Love from Romania!
Simply one of the best UA-cam videos I've ever watched
I guess there is only one type of guitar left to be compared, the semi-acoustics used in Jazz and Country music (primarily).
I've always been partial to the looks and sound of those guitars, but would love to see a good compare across the different shapes and styles.
Loved this compare and kinda liked all these guitars lol, i would not really be able to pick just one from this line-up.
are you talking about archtop hollow bodies?
@@whatskraken3886 Types like the Gibson ES-150 and ES-335 (full hollow and semi hollow bodies) so yeah, Archtop's and those country style guitars that have the smaller holes near the top of the body.
And nylon guitars! But I guess there’s too much to fit in this line-up. Classical, flamenco, gypsy guitar
I’m wondering about the round-backed Ovation guitars, and how they fit into this paradigm. Does the front face define these guitars (as a dreadnought, or whatever)? Or does the round back create a different category?
@@cass2771 i'm very curious about those as well, as a guitar, i find them visibly very attractive but do they rank up with an ES series or similar? So i hope he'll dive into those guitars soon as well :)
the 00 slope shoulder is amazing! I have an Eastman E10 00ss/v beautiful-really balanced, great for strumming and fingerstyle
I thought the same
Thank You Paul Davids and Pepijn 't Hart. It is a wonderful video full of so much information and beautiful sounds. Paul, I do have one question, what is the tune you were playing on the Dreadnaught at around 4:10? I learned so much about the diversity and resonant quality of acoustic guitars. Thanks again.
Ok, you just saved me years of research, doubts and headaches coming from my recording/mixing sessions. One of your absolute best and most useful videos!! Congrats!!
I play a jumbo for lead acoustic guitar in church bands. I love how much it just punches right through the mix so clearly with such little effort. You get just the right amount of high tones to still be easily picked up by the listener, while not sounding thin and tinny because there's so much bass to go along with it. If anyone is looking for a budget model of a jumbo (cause they can be pricey) the Guild F-250E is a little more affordable and still sounds great! Happy Playing friends, may you all find your perfect guitar 🎵🤘
I remember when I bought my acoustic.(which i am still SUPER happy about), they helped me very well in the store. I was not a seasoned player, but wanted to get to step 2 basically after my first crappy acoustic. They gave me an Eastman guitar, which I loved! I loved it, because it is very versatile. I like all kinds of music, and this one gives me that range. It's subtle in the high notes, but also still quite allround. REALLY good guitar for the bucks I paid for it, could recommend it to anyone who is not a seasoned performer.
Hi Paul - What do you play at 9:41-9:56 in this video (and 1:53-2:05 in the tone woods video)? This series -- acoustic body types, tone woods, and then the new one on electric guitar models -- is absolutely fantastic! So much information, and so many great head-to-head comparisons. I've played Martin 12- and 6-string dreadnoughts for years, and recently started using a Taylor grand auditorium when noodling in the evening, but have always shied away from small-body guitars for some reason. But now I see how a parlor would be great for this. And the difference between a slope shoulder and "boxy" shape was amazing to hear. I hadn't heard of Eastman before, but am very impressed.
Replying to get notified when someone answers your question about that melody at 9:41
I also would love to know what song is been played there. Such an lovely melody
My digging through some viedeos conclude that this song is made from paul himself and he has an tutorial on his chanel named sth like "turn thes old chords into something beautiful"
What a fantastic video, or rather two fantastic videos. I have today ordered a parlour, solid rosewood, handmade by a luthier here in the UK. I have only started playing an instrument a few weeks ago, the ukulele and suddenly felt the need to expand my horizon to guitar. My guitar won't be cheap, being in the 4-figure range, but... it might be the only guitar I will ever buy and I love the sound, the feel, the size. I thought I might just go for the one I really know I'll be able to play with the least bit of frustration. Turning 58 later this year and not being very tall, I am sure my guitar is perfect for me and your video about comparing all the guitars has convinced me even more that I have made the right decision today. Now, it's just a matter of waiting a few months until it's finished and during that time I will practise all the difficult chords on my ukulele, to help my finger-movements to transition to the guitar. The best about this video here is, that I won't have to watch oodles of other videos, everything I always wanted to know about guitars is here and in part two. Apart from one thing, to which I could find an answer, perhaps you have it: "Is there a solid ebony guitar and if there is, then what would it sound like?" Thank you.
Some love for Eastman! Incredibly underestimated guitars!
This is almost perfect! Unbelievably captivating. You guys have amazing chemistry🙏
Fantastic. I've certainly never had the differences in body shape so clearly explained and Paul's playing is always a treat.
There’s a physical beauty to guitars (which yours truly is) to accompany their incredible sound!
I would love to see how a rounded back or plastic back like an Ovation would make these comparisons different. My ovation has tons of low end and the chords just blend so nicely together compared to my smaller fender
I like ovations. They’re interesting guitars. I wish I could play one though. They really are easiest to play when you have a flat stomach. Me, I love my beer and pizza too much.
@@Hun_Uinaq I have the ovation ce $400 ish guitar and since I bought it in 2002 I’ve gotten a bigger belly. I agree with the plastic cutout sliding away from me so I added some nonslip “rubber” tape. Just enough friction to stay put. I have my eye on a Taylor 215ce koa.
@@Hun_Uinaq I have the ovation ce $400 ish guitar and since I bought it in 2002 I’ve gotten a bigger belly. I agree with the plastic cutout sliding away from me so I added some nonslip “rubber” tape. Just enough friction to stay put. I have my eye on a Taylor 215ce koa.
@@Hun_Uinaq gotta get ovation-body ready! 💪😎
I am trying to get into guitars. My bro in law sent me this video, and it helped SO MUCH!! Thank you!
Would have liked to hear and see the difference between a guitar neck joined at the 12 th fret vs. the 14th
One of the BEST videos on YT for guitarists. Don't even think to buy your next level guitar before watching this. TY. 👏👏👏👏👏
Perfect video timing Paul! I’m looking to add another acoustic, and this is an excellent presentation. Thanks to both of you !! All the best 🎶
4:06 that riff he is playing goes like this G C9 G C9 Bm Em Am Em C D, it really got my ear and it’s so satisfying to play
Fantastic video. I can watch the clips over and over and it’s like being able to overstay my welcome in a music store. I’m finding myself drawn to the sound of the Sloped Shoulder Dreadnought, even though it’s not something I would’ve gravitated toward visually. I would definitely consider Eastman for my next purchase just for being able to study all the options so thoroughly in this video.
I think I really enjoy the parlor shape the most. Pepijn was right: it has a very direct sound that doesn't necessarily fill the space, but isn't a timid sound. Almost as though the sound is meant specifically for the listener. I loved this video. Thanks for making this.
Agreed... it has a very "intimate" and personal sound to it.
Such an amazing video. So glad I’m alive in this era.
The way I think of it, is the acoustic body is like a reverb effect. The size of the body dictates the "room" size. Hence the sound from the Parlour guitar is so direct, whereas the dreadnought is bigger with more overtones and tends to blend the notes more
Yes, some love for Eastman! I have an AC 122-2CE all SOLID mahogany cutaway. Cost me under £500 and it's getting better the more I play it 🤙🏻
I really like Eastman.
I got a parlor guitar a week ago. Yamaha PCF3M. Gorgeous instrument. And since I mostly play fingerstyle and I love some good old blues.. Man, What a pleasure to play. I've played a lot of acoustics and dreads just always felt too big for me. But man, a parlor just melts into your lap and it just speaks to me. From beautiful melodies to hard thumping blues Broonzy style. It's just perfect for me.
Excellent. I've had the itch to go shopping lately and try something different. I'm not sure if you've clarified or confused my wants, but thank you!
A very hard comparative, so difficult to made but....you've done it right! Now everyone can understand the light and subtle differences between so many shapes. Thanks a lot, excelent work!
Paul, you should definitely try gypsy jazz guitars. Gypsy is an absolutely expressive and unique part of the guitar world
Can a rich person help me get a decent acoustic/electric, maybe, please? I`m on disability and can`t afford a decent one that`s easy to play with nerve damage in my left arm.
I wish I had seen this extremely helpful video 50 years ago. ..before I set foot inside my first guitar shop. Well done . One of the best ..sorry .. surely the best guitar video on the internet. It’s in another league of usefulness. Cheers .thanks.
Is there a tutorial for the melody that starts at 4:38
Sounds amazing
Replying to get notified when someone answers. 😊
@@i_jetlag I am able to play it but instead of Plec I play it fingerstyle. It's actually quiet easy when you use this video do figure out how Paul is playing it. Greetings
I watch it with great pleasure, you can feel that these people love music and instruments.
Man, on my headphones at least, the range and power of the parlor sounds just as good as the bigger body styles and better overall than the in-between body styles.
Thanks for all this great information, i learned a bunch. I played a 70's Yamaha Fg-75 Red Label for a long time as a couch guitar. In 2019 I got the Martin D special. I put brass bridge pins and a lower saddle in the bridge. It is now's the best of both worlds and the pins do make a difference for those 'single' notes as you demonstrated.
Personally, I think the grand auditorium and the parlor sound the best. That might be because they'd probably be some of the more natural picks for someone who mainly plays electric, but I love the clarity of the parlor and the chorus of the grand auditorium.
awesome vid! i'm a big eastman fan, that product specialist REALLY knows what he's talkin bout! thx paul! and i really agree about that 1 note thing on a parlor.
Love the comparison, next to the wonderful guitars, the Eastman dude's enthousiasm is also easy on the ears!
I bought a Ibanez auditorium 2 weeks ago not knowing anything about body shapes, I just liked it. Good to know I went for versatile!! Thanks XXX
From the (room) acoustics' point of view, the "overwhelmed lows" on the square Dreadnought might have been the potential sound mode (standing wave) of the body (that may have strengthened the low-mid). Reason: the flat shoulders of the square Dreadnought create a "perfect symmetric sound mirror" to the flat bottom of the body...
Many luthiers and concert hall architects would do their best to minimize such situations by designing non-symmetric acoustic chambers / resonators. Perhaps, the designer of the original dreadnought have overlooked this aspect, OR they actually did want it to ring...? :D
This is by far the best body shape comparison videos that I've seen and heard. I've listened to so many other videos and couldn't ever really differentiate the sounds as well as I have in this video. Youre recording space and equipment is serving you well... and thanks to your generous friend whom shared these beautiful guitars I really got a better taste of what I might go to choose next... One of each pls!🤣
Great video Paul, and very topical. I just finished watching and went and bought a Grand Auditorium, can't wait for it to get here, thanks.
Exactly what I want to do! the GA has such an amazing sound - both clarity and presence.
@@guitaring1 My GA arrived about a week ago, and I am very happy with it. Good body size, not too big, not too small, all solid timber construction, no laminates and good value for my very limited dollars. I also lashed out on a Bose S1 Pro to play it through (a bit of indulgence on my part). It sounds fantastic plugged in and I can't wait to test it out with a vocalist.
@@redepsilon5 Congratulations!
I play guitar for several years, I guess I have quite a good workshop already but I've always lacked knowledge about guitar types, terminology, technology behind it etc.This video is superb, exactly what I needed. Very easy to newbies but also broadens the knowledge very effectively! Thank you!
Fantastic job, both of you! Thanks for this!
The only worthwhile discussion of guitar "sizes" I know of. Good ranking of standard sizes (although lacking in dimensions), plus of course demo playing by the gifted Paul Davids. I only wish they also spoke of necks and fretboard considerations.