Yamaha have a BIG problem
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- Опубліковано 12 тра 2024
- 00:00 Intro
00:20 A3R overview
01:32 THE PROBLEM
02:57 Other Yammies?
03:46 Some music
I made timestamps for the first time because I know some of you want to know what the problem is immediately with your TikTok attention span.
My pacifica review - • YOU FORGOT ABOUT THIS ...
A Series info - usa.yamaha.com/products/music...
Nice review. Been looking at these. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.
Cheers mate!
I really like the song you played at the end. Loved it. Is there a complete version recorded?
Thanks man! Not yet, but give us a follow, I’m working on a bunch of songs to hopefully release later in the year 💜
Good point Richard I had both the Chinese and Japanese versions of the red labels and there's so little between them! Huge Yamaha fan here currently have the FG5 LL16 and the new FG9M
Good to hear my moderately informed opinion is the same as your possibly more informed opinion! The LL16s are so good too man
@@richardclarkmoore they are too good for the money brother but we won't complain!! Much love from Ireland 🇮🇪
THIS. This is the exact predicament that I am in. I have a Yamaha LL16, bought in 2018, and it's a lovely instrument. However, I find myself longing and yearning for the more premium "made in Japan" models. Right now I'm interested in the Red Label FGX5 or the LL26. Are they worth double the price as the LL16...? Not sure i'll be able to justify the upgrade.
I have an APX-4A, made in Taiwan in the 1990's. I tend to mic it rather than use the electronics. I like the shallow body and the tuners are great.
Those are so comfy to play! Weird looking though haha
I'd be interested to hear what you think of the expensive hand made in Japan FG9 if you've a chance to play it. I know this video is all about value, but maybe the FG9, although expensive, might still be good value for the money.
Nice video. I have a Yamaha AC3M DLX which I love. It does exactly what I want and expect it to do, the bass is less than my dreadnaught Guild d50 but the crystal clear highs are spot on.
Yeah it's the high notes that really shine, I'd describe the low end on my A3R as tight rather than fat, but I'm okay with that!
I’ve owned several a3r and a3m. This year I got my A5R, the A3R guitars are on the same level sound and feel wise. I’ve never had any issues with the tuners on the A3 and have never had any issues playability wise. Here in the US, the A3 is around 900 and the A5 around 1700.. get the 3 series!
Good to hear!
Dang, gonna have to play this one fella’ thanks a bunch for the vid’ 🤩
Play anything that says Yamaha on it it is my advice, they’re so good 👌
I'm a huge Yamaha fan, beautiful playing m8
Thanks dude ☺️
hey, the quitar does sound great considering the price range....could you tell me what strings you are using thanks in advance...
Elixir 12s all day man 👌
Found it, order it, can't wait for it ....😁
Now about the elixirs phosphor bronze or 80/20 ? that's a last question my man... my next reply it is gonna be my feedback about that babe ...cheers ✌
@@nasospsar9728 phosphor bronze, they’re just a little bit warmer, which I love. Playing this guitar to me feels like sitting by a campfire, so I want it as warm and lush as possible. But if you wanted a bit more sparkle, I think 80/20 would suit this guitar as well.
That warmth is that I really liked seeing your video and of course the sincerity of yours thanks a lot I appreciate it 🙏
Hi there, I got my yamaha a3r 2016 model ...yes not the exact same guitar like you demonstrated us(I thought I was buying one like yours...I figured it out once I got it on my hands and compered it with the looks of it from your video 🤣)
Anyway is pretty much the same instrument besides some small changes like the ARE (technically aged wood) Yamaha is using nowadays, probably that is why your guitar's top looks darker than mine which is lighter colour and the grain of the wood is more visible something that I loved as soon as I opened that beautiful hard case that came with from Yamaha ...here I got to say that the guitar is brand new I bought it from a dealer in Italy...
An other difference are the electronics and the battery position...at least these are the differences I can see myself...the rest are exactly as you described, the instrument is very very well made... I couldn't find anything not even inside like leeks of glue around the bracing that you usually see on cheaper guitars ..everything is surprisingly beautifully done.
The guitar feels solid like it is and sounds fantastic with lots of sustain ...something that characterises mostly more much more expensive guitars...the playability is there ...maybe the nut I would say is towards the narrow side but it's OK with me.
I have the guitar a day now and I can't leave it from my hands!!!
Overall... that guitar has everything one needs, beautiful rosewood with excellent finish, warm and balanced sound, comfortable neck, very good electronics (alots of potential) and the most important you don't break the bank...very fair purchase really happy with that Yamaha that guitar is a keeper!!!
Thanks for bringing this up to me Richard...be good 👍 👍
Greetings from the UK, have to agree with you, have owned most high end guitars at some point, but I was gob smacked how good a Yamaha was. I had always avoided the brand based on good, better, best and gear acquisition syndrome etc. Yamaha was never on my list, and then I tried a friends Eastman and a Blueridge both made in China. That changed my mind and on my next purchase I think I played every thing in the shop and purchased a Yamaha FS5, the tone and the factory set up was impeccable. I have since picked a used LSTA, which is great fun. Too much Brand snobbery in the guitar world, people are missing out big time,
Pretty sure FS5 is made in Japan at the Hamamatsu shop. Is it a Red Label?
@@EdLo. Yeah, the FS5 is a red label made in Japan, the LSTA made in China, for me Yamaha's are a real eye opener, I wish I had tried them sooner
I’m so anti brand snobbery man. If it feels good and sounds good it is good, regardless of what it says on the headstock!
They do a good job with their tops in their bracing... Electronic are good..... Especially the mic.... I've heard the difference is between the A3R and the A5R.... Even the torrified tonewood makes a big difference. Taylor is the same...a lot more expensive.... With only some improvements..
Not that i hasn't played many excellent Chinese guitars... I definitely have
I must admit I have played some stunning Taylors that made my eyes water to look at the price tag. Beautiful guitars though..
@@richardclarkmoore I'm not saying I haven't picked up a couple 800 series trailers that made my mouth water! For sure I have! I'm not sure I've heard but Yamaha That sounded quite as resonant.... Yamaha's are way better bang for buck in the mid-tier department.
Love my Yamaha transacoustic. Don’t want any other guitar.
Those things are so crazy the built in reverb messes with my head!
Haven't touched my Taylors, or Breedlove since I got the LL-TA... Thing is a cannon without effects, with effects ... it's magic
I had an LL16, which I played for a couple of years and really enjoyed. That was made in China and I got it 2nd hand from £450. I think the new price is about £800. You just cannot touch these guitars for the money. I have high end US Martins, and the Yammie was certainly in the ballpark, and I would say possibly better than one of them. I only sold it on because I bought a Fylde and my house has a 'one in-one out policy'. They are just fantastic guitars, but the law of diminishing returns applies equally to all guitars. A £200 guitar is probably easily twice as good as a £100 one, a £400 guitar probably isn't anywhere twice as good as the £200, but it's afair bit better. By the time you get into the £1000s, it becomes a matter of taste IMO. I don't like any Lowden I have played, my oldest friend would have to have his surgically removed from his hands. I feel the same about my HD35. They come in at almost the same price.
The one in one out policy is a good one, I try to keep to that as well! But yeah they’re fantastic, and you’re absolutely right, it totally goes down to personal taste after a certain dollar mark
Hey, thanks for this vid :) I have same observation, there is no point in paying double money for 5% extra features, if one really uses the instrument a lot, or gigs with it. 5k axe getting stolen in a skid row joint as you look away to get your drink? No, thanks.
Revstar is a great example, the mid-priced line from Indonesia (at least mine is from Indonesia), does the job.
I feel MiJ & MiA , and some top-line guitars are meant for people expecting high re-sell value (or profit). Maybe for wealthy collectors, too. Its kind of like making museum art objects of the guitars. Which is ok, if you fancy starting a museum ;)
Here in the EU there is a huge market for "original vintage", boxed and never (or hardly ever) played guitars, with criminally high price tags on them. And, a cool name on the headstock, of course.
Its a nonsense, but people seem to like it and play this game.
And, as for double-lines (same model from various factories) all major brands do it, so it has become a thing now. Even Solar do it.
Cheers.peace
I think you’re right on the money, I agree 100%
Nice video, beautiful playing. The Yamaha "problem" you describe applies to Alvarez, too. Why would I shell out twice as much for the Japanese version (Yairi) when I can buy their Laureate flagship model from China for $1400 USD? I've been playing acoustics since the 70's, and my first was "made in Japan," which meant it was bottom tier. Fifty years later, Japan is known for fine guitars, and China is the new "made in Japan." However, the truth is some of the finest, most affordable guitars are currently being made in China for non-Chinese companies. Given that the Chinese economy is in free-fall, I'm guessing that this won't last. China's in really bad shape and getting worse.
Yeah what goes around comes around eh? Will be interesting to see how it all plays out!
Huge Yamaha fan here..i own a red label Japanese dreadnaught..my favorite..FGX5.. FLAWLESS except for the one playing it LOL me
Enjoying a beautiful instrument is flawless to me man, I just bought a piano and can hardly play at all but I still enjoy every note!
Hi! I am watching your video in Korea. To be honest, I am not good at English.. But I want to know the contents of this video. If possible, can you summarize the contents of the video? You can teach me in English. There is a translator!
GTFOOH !Scratch, But yes, I first bought a LL16D natural last year sounds beautiful, I just got a LL6 black and the sound is very similar to the ll16D, the LL16 has the original strings one year old ,the LL6 are new. The LL6 sounds bright the LL16 is warmer , after a year am going to change the strings on the LL16 let's see what happens.
What have you done to your ears?
Hey, I get it. Seeing someone with gauges can spark some curiosity. But it's important to recognize that body modifications, like stretched earlobes, are a form of personal expression. Rather than rushing to judgment, it's crucial to approach these inquiries with an open mind and respect for individual autonomy.
Behind every set of gauges, there's often a meaningful story. It could be tied to culture, spirituality, or simply personal taste. By showing genuine interest and respect, we can foster understanding and appreciation for the diverse ways people express themselves. Let's celebrate that richness in human identity and expression.
@@PowersPoch this is the most wholesome comment I’ve yet seen on my channel. I really appreciate it 💜💜💜
You're not right.....I've seen LL16's that are dogs quality wise....I have one that had a hump at the 14th fret and I had to refret it to get the action down....now I did it myself so it only cost me 25.00 USd. But it was a pain in the ass. It does sound like a 7k guitar. It had that all along which is why I bought it. The QUALITY OF THE CHINESE GUITAR DOES NOT COMPARE WITH THE JAPANESE ONES. I've had both.....take a capo when you buy....capo to the 7th fret.....japanese guitars rarely have buzzing which means the fingerboard and frets are very level....the action is avg to low and the sound is huge.
Oh that's a shame! I can only speak from my own experience, but I haven't been any terrible ones yet. Maybe I'm just lucky, or maybe you're just unlucky, but we can definitely agree on a good solid test of the guitar before you buy it, regardless of where it is made.
@@richardclarkmoore You must like buzzing. I've never played a chinese one that didn't buzz capo'd or not. Some are better then others. The closest I got is a FS800 I just bought....best neck I've seen in 30 years....not luck....I checked it before I left the store. One small buzz at the 5th fret.....took 5 minutes to level it down a couple thousands. That one I can tune down a whole step and it plays well with no relief in the neck....that's the exception to chinese guitars. Over the years they're getting better but when you get a dog it howls like an injured puppy.
@@cugir321 I’m telling ya man, I ain’t seen any buzzy ones yet! Maybe they’re sending all the good ones to nz 🤷♂️
@@richardclarkmoore
That’s a troll.
I'm a fan of how Yamaha put their guitars together, however, I've found that some guitars have low neck angle resulting in low saddle height to achieve acceptable action (including an LLX16 I owned) ... so take care when purchasing.
Good point but they have an even bigger problem than what you are saying. For whatever reason the brand is considered very uncool and most players dont want that logo on their headstock.
You’re not wrong, I’m just trying to do my part to turn it around! Everyone should see guitars for what they are individually
No,I wouldn't agree with your thoughts, all details considered ( wood types, nut and saddĺe material etc. I know of many Guitarist's who feel Yamaha's are Awesome guitar's, their consistency is the key, Iv'e played alot of poor Martin's, takamines, etc.but Yamaha seems to have that consistency, but then just my experiences 😊😊😊
Yes indeed, good reasoning, I feel the same, the higher the price your not for the money getting much more, and I settled for their acoustonic cutaway, wow now that's a guitar 😊😊😊
I have a Yamaha LL16 it’s a incredible guitar
My friend has one too, it's stunning!