HEH! That is NOT FAIR!!! Comparing Yamaha FD02 With Martin D35 (Story At The End)
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- I found a Dreadnaught Yamaha FD02 Green Label at a second hand store. It was probably an instrument distributed by Costco a few years ago, The comparison with a Martin is extreme, but for what its worth... I think the Yamaha does pretty good!
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I have several Yamahas, including a 1988 FG 450SE, which I bought last summer for equivalent USD70, plays just beautifully.
I regard guitars like people, each has a different, inimitable character, each with its own qualities. Which sometimes take time to appreciate. And that's the pleasure.
Definitely they have personalities😁 thank you for sharing the treasures you have found ❤️
I enjoy hearing your stories!
Thanks for listening
I bought a Yamaha FG-450SA many years ago. I remember that it was ordered in the shop and I had to wait some weeks for it to arrive (England). It was made in Taiwan. I had 2 lessons and then it went into a wardrobe at my mums' house. Nineteen years later, my mum moved house, and I got it back. It's a great guitar.
Hello England. I think the FG Yamaha is one of there main designs. I think they are up there in price too! Definitely a head turner when it comes to tone!! Sounds like Mum took great care of it! Thanks for the very enjoyable comment and for listening in❤️
Beautiful D35! I have a 2021 HD28, and it's my favorite guitar. The sound loud and luscious at the same time, it's wonderful. I use D'addario XS phosphor bronze, but I'll have to give the stringjoys a try, I hear lots of good things. That's great hitchiking story. The days of hitchiking are basically no more, sadly.
Thanks for the note. Yes those day are definitely past - it was a little dangerous then. Now I think it would be frightening. Maybe I am just older and a bit more conservative. 😀 The Martin you have must sound awesome. Martin guitars never seem to get old -just better 😀
WOW ! That Martin is awesome! ! Fab sound & good looks. Have to say though, that Yamaha is fab also if you want a nice affordable guitar. Nice looking guitar also.
The Yamaha is nice. I am enjoying it. BThe Martin is not mine. I have to give it back to a friend soon. But I have enjoyed it immensely!!
I have my dad’s Yamaha fg-150 (red label). It was his first guitar from the late 60’s. I’ve read that it was a common guitar to see at Woodstock. It doesn’t seem to be worth much monetarily, but I love to play it. It was my first and is my most-special. I so enjoy your videos!
The FG was Yamaha’s main all around guitar. They still have an FG series today and it can get quite pricy depending on what you buy. Back in the 60’s and 70’s having a Yamaha was respected with musicians. I can imagine the onevyiy have is probably very well made! And probably made in Japan. Thanks for watching ❤️
Hey my father had the same guitar and was what I learned on too. He finally bought a D-35 in 1999. Those are the only two guitars he’s owned. Oh wait his was an fg 300 I think. A hummingbird copy.
Once again pleasantly surprised. But I don't know if I can say this, but every guitar sounds good in your hands. Have a nice day
Thank you very much! ❤️
My first good guitar was a FG-04 made in Korea , great bang for the buck. Gave it to a friend so he could learn guitar. The gift that keeps on giving 👍😎👍
I love meeting people that share with others. You have found the joy that comes with giving. In this case a guitar! I am sure you made that persons day. But if they learn to play, you also helped improve their life! It truly is the gift that keeps on giving! ❤️
Thanks for your sharp response😃 keep the stories coming also there fun 🤩
Thank you so much. I plan on one video a day for a while. I am enjoying myself immensely especially when I get to hear from nice people like you🙂
one at a time
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Greetings from the sunny climes of Basle, Switzerland
Good morning Switzerland (or for you it may be night) thank you do much for watching. …And kind words❤️
No, it's not fair .... but that Yamaha sounds quite pleasant for what it is. Then you pick up the Martin and ... it does explode with sound, there's an unmistakable, delicious attack from the strings whether strummed or picked. It's instantaneous, and then the sustained note dies off elegantly ... and ... and ... I want one!
you definitely cannot miss the quality of tone in the Martin. I can see why a person would want to buy one. This one does not belong to me and unfortunately I have to give it back.🫨 thank you for watching my videos ❤️
I have 3 guitars here belonging to my singer. He's gone on holidays for a month, so he left them with me. There's an Ovation, a Taylor, and a Martin. I normally play electric, but I took the acoustics for a spin. The Ovation was nice to play, but sounded dreadful. The Taylor was lovely, with a very mid focused, loud tone, but the Martin, a D28, blew me away. It's astounding. I actually wrote a song on it. It just fell out of me when I picked up the guitar. I play electric guitar for a living, and I don't even own an acoustic, but I might have to pick up a Martin.
Helle from Paris, France. Your video is really spot on. Both guitars are great, each one in its own category. In my opinion, all guitar players (and especially the new ones)should feel thankful to brands like Yamaha, Ibanez or Cort, for offering flawless instruments at such cheap prices. There is absolutely nothing to argue about the sounding of a Martin, but sadly, these guitars are out of reach for many of us.
The great thing about these cheap estern guitars is that they totally fit the bill in terms of playability. Many of them are perfect for practice... and isn't it what we do most of the time with guitars ?
I bought a Yamaha F370 some years ago, when I was living in Vietnam. Chose this one because it was the cheapest available there, with a reliable brand name on the headstock. The sound is very "neutral" to say the least, but prefectly balanced from bass to trebles.
But above all, this guitar is INCREDIBLY easy to play. A perfectly shaped neck, low action, stays in tune. The perfect instrument for beginners, for sure, but also for travellers, and for any skilled instrumentist who doesn't mind to practice on a modest sounding instrument.
A great guitarist once said there are no bad guitars. That statement might be taking it it a little to far but it sure fits most the time. I have played many I expensive guitars. Some played and sounded better than the pricy guitars. Thanks so much for sharing your perspective and for listening in! ❤️
Keep the stories coming . Its like being at a folk club in the old days .......great music ,great chat . I think your comparison is interesting and you are correct . Lots of people can only afford a cheaper guitar . I recall my first guitar I bought when I was at school in Glasgow . It cost me 18/- old money from a pawn broker . Got it home and started working on it ....new strings , new bridge ,truss rod tinkering , oiling fret board . Got advice from a teacher who asked me to bring it in . He was amazed . It was a 1940 s Martin . What a great wee guitar that was and I gigged with it for ten years in Scottish folk clubs from Wick to Wigton . Great days .I just love your channel .
A 1940 Martin!!! Wow, that would be a wonderful find! It makes me smile just thinking about it 😀 love this story! Thank you so much for listening to my videos and for sharing a little of your journey!❤️
That 1999 D35 probably sounds amazing as it has aged. ❤
Our 1978 Yamaha FG-335 puts most guitars to shame. Must've been made on a Wednesday.
Seasoned guitarists (I live in TN near The Carter Fold, so we're saturated with great unknown guitarists everywhere around here) who've played the Yamaha are drop-jawed.
1978 was one of the very good years for Yamaha especially that FG you have! Awesome! Thanks for listening in! ❤️
I looked them up and found them on line. I will check them out. Thanks again ❤
Thank you so much for a very nice video ... love the way you tell about what you do and so ... :) with love from Denmark
Hello Denmark!! I love to hear from other countries!! Thanks for watching!❤️
Karla Green is Spot-On! Your stories are the best! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Wow, thank you!❤️
Good deal on the Yamaha but, yeah can’t compare. Great that you know how to fix them up! Recently sold a 1991 Martin dm16 that needed about 30 years of fixing up and bought a Martin 00028 which is smaller and easier for my small old hands to play so I’m playing a lot more now! Yippie!
Those 000 are really nice. And so easy to wrap around and play. Thanks for listening to my videos ❤️
I think every guitar if it’s playable it has its own unique quality. I have a Recording King Greenwich Village. It’s a copy of a Nick Lucas guitar that Bob Dylan use to play. It’s a 00 style deep body with HPL back and sides but it has a really good Spruce top that really rings. A D shaped neck. It’s great for finger style playing. Not much for strumming. It’s a discontinued model. I just love it. Granted when I pick up one of my Martins there’s no comparison but I find myself picking it up all the time.
Sounds like fun! That recording King must be a blast to play. Thanks again for listening in! I enjoy reading your comments too!
I have a 1984 D35 and it's my favorite acoustic to play. The playability is so comfortable and gives the the cool 60s vibes. By using nickel dadario it reduces the low E boom.
I can see why the D3 five is your favorite. It’s an amazing instrument. Thanks for listening in.😀
Thank you. I love Dreads with a ‘ burst.
They definitely speak out😃 thanks for watching!❤️
wow! She plays really good
Thank you for the kind words 😀
As you said you would never be scared to play that Yamaha anywhere, anyhow. I could probably afford a Martin but honestly I wouldn't want to because I'd be scared to play it. In fact I've made it my motto to always buy and play guitars, both acoustic and electric, that I would never be afraid to play or become damaged. Yes that means accepting cosmetic deficiencies and repairing or replacing damaged parts. It's a good way to learn too.
It is true the least expensive do get played out the most 😀 I enjoy doing the minor repairs and adjustments too. But it is sad when great guitars never leave the case. A few dings and wear builds character 😀 thanks for listening in ❤️
@@guitarnotionsPutting things into perspective. James Taylor's first guitar was a catalogue Shirmer with a laminate top. If he had owned that Yamaha at that time I don't think he would have been disappointed. Don't know what Joni Mitchell started on but it probably wasn't a Martin either.
Very interesting to think about. Thanks for the perspective! ❤️
@@guitarnotions James also played a Yamaha so you're in excellent company. I didn't know that until now so thanks for the prod.
Great info. Thanks for sharing that info Mark. ❤
I could teach gospel songs but I am new to building a UA-cam channel. (1month in) They are very strict about copyright issues. I need to probably pay to cover some songs. Right now I am being careful so I don’t get any strikes. ❤ thanks for checking
Always thought Yamaha was made in Japan not China..learn something every day! 😊
Actually they have factories in Japan, China, and Indonesia I think the super high end ones are made in Japan. Looks like all the major factories have diversified these days. Thanks for listening in! 😀
Yamaha is a japanese company, with factories there, and elsewhere. The factory in china is a dedicated yamaha facility, where many beautiful guitars are produced. My LL16D, which is all solid, beautifully made and sounds AMAZING, was made in the factory in china. As was my LL16/12. another beautifully made and sounding instrument.
Martin D 35 sounds awesome
Thanks for listening in!!
I have been using Stringjoy for about a year now on 2 martins and one seagull folk model
They are wonderful strings. I think they last longer too 😁
Hello, I hope you are well.
I wanted to know if it is worth buying the Yamaha in my country Venezuela I got one for $200 and what strings the Yamaha has.
I subscribed to your channel, I will be watching your videos, by the way has a beautiful voice that gives me peace and tranquility when I hear it, jeeeeee
Best regards
Hello. Yamaha makes decent instruments. Years ago they were more popular. The quality is still going strong! Have fun playing. Thanks for listening in!😀
Really enjoyed this video!!
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate your support so much❤️
@@guitarnotionsdo you teach any gospel songs?
I would recommend a bone nut and put a set of Thomastik-Enfield strings on your Yamaha and it will sound even better.
Hello, I never heard of Thomason-Enfield. I will have to check into that. Thanks for the tip! And for listening in…❤
@@guitarnotions
European brand, made in Vienna. Makes my 1972 Yamaha sound much closer to an entry level Martin. 😉👍✨
Heads up, the price for a set is above $25 but it's worth it.
What gauge strings have you put on yhe yamaha, please? They sound nice.
I think I have “StringJoy” 12/54 they are coated Foxwoods ❤️
Beautiful Yamaha. Ive owned and still own quite a few Yamahas. Ive never had or tried a bad one. Comparing an all solid overpriced martin to that wonderful Yamaha is not unfair, its just ridiculous.
🤣It is ridiculous! I borrowed the Martin from a friend and will be returning it soon. In the mean time I am enjoying it. The $59 Yamaha is also a good guitar - I call it a keeper. 😀 thanks for the fun response and for listening in!❤️
Hi, just a question, is it a D 35 Martin or a HD 35Martin probably my next Guitar. Thanks, great Vids
Martin D-35 Acoustic (no electronics)
Spruce top; non-scalloped 1/4" X bracing
3-piece East Indian rosewood back with Multi-Stripe inlay High Performance Taper Modified Low Oval neck; dovetail neck joint
Bound ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dots. East Indian rosewood headplate with script overlay logo
25.4" scale length
Bone Nut, width: 1.75"
Where did you find all the nice guitars I have been playing a long time do I have a low den Martin Breedlove and Yamaha I live in so. Ca
I did a lot of road trips nation wide. Thanks for watching!❤️
Sounds beautiful. Any interest in selling the D 35? : )
The D 35 is not mine. I borrowed it from a nephew. 😀 I don’t think he would be very happy if I sold it 🤣🤣. Thanks for listening in. ❤️
the martin would sound even better if it were in tune.
😀thanks for the feedback
I'm a Martin gal myself 🎸🎸🎸
Play on Martin gal! That's awesome❤️
The Stringjoy strings are much too pricey and no Amazon Prime shipping
Elixirs are always good too. 😀
The bag of chips bills up air pressure from traveling. Be careful opening a bag of chip inside a airplane it's a mess waiting to happen.
🤣🤣Definitely. I can hear that pop sound now. ❤️
There's actually a Martin potato chip brand also in Pennsylvania. But please wash your hands before you pick up the guitar : )
I just looked it up 🤣 there is a Martin potato chip😀 thanks for the comment 😃
Compare it to a Yamaha of the same worth as the Martin
Nice idea! If I can borrow one I will 😀 thanks for sending me the idea. It would be interesting ❤️
😂 you get what you pay and some time get lucky…. Doesn’t have that Martin Sound too zingy to me … you need to compare it with D28
Very true! A d28 comparison would be awesome. Zingy is a good word for the high tone sound. Someone else called it brittle. But it does play good😀 I may put a pickup in it and send it to a remote mission where they don't have instruments for their church services. Thanks for listening and for the great comment😀