FAQ -"You're still wearing glasses...Can you see?" I was definitely blind! We put duct tape to cover the eye holes and I couldn't see anything. It was Marshall's idea to leave my glasses on as a joke. So it was purely because it was funny to us. All professional musicians can play blindfolded. I have over 10,000 hours of muscle memory. -"In round 2, isn't it unfair that the second guitar wasn't setup properly?" This was a clever curveball by Marshall. I think it actually made an excellent point about the importance of playability. The best guitar with a bad setup, is not enjoyable to play. -"What is the song at 32:55?" kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4yrpa2ToMKpiqg.html -"A $900 guitar is not a beginner instrument!" While that is true for electric guitars and steel string acoustics, the classical world is different. For example, a beginner violin can cost up to $1,000. Classical guitars are similar. Beginner instruments can be between 200-900. Professional classical guitars start around 3-4k on average. -"No guitar is worth $50,000. The wood and labor don't cost that much." Guitars in this price range generally have historical significance and are no longer being made. They aren't priced based on the woods and labor alone. For example, if a famous luthier (guitar builder) is now deceased and only made a limited number of instruments, those are now much more valuable. -"Since you picked the $300 guitar over the $9,000, doesn't that prove that price doesn't matter?" No, I don't think so. Round two revealed that even the best guitar with an unplayable setup is not enjoyable to play. This is why I picked the $300 guitar. Had they both been setup well, I think there would have been no contest. The sound of the 2nd was so much more sophisticated and resonant. What was amazing is that I was so distracted by the feel that I couldn't even enjoy the sound! -"Are you using the same strings?" All of the strings are similar enough to not make an important impact on the comparison. The exact brand matters less than the tension and material. -"Why did you touch the headstock? You shouldn't have felt the instruments since they give away the price." I don't think feeling the wood or materials does give away the price, actually. Most classical guitars have identical headstocks. Instead, Marshall told me he had some curveballs planned and I was feeling to see if it was a normal classical guitar or something strange like the acoustic/electric or the Flamenco guitar with a golpeador. If there is something to be learned about feeling the grains or quality of the tuners, it is lost on me haha.

@KateCarew

Жыл бұрын

I’ve never seen any of your videos, you picked up the Frederich guitar and I thought, wow, okay, he’s AMAZING. Like you said in the video, very warm and ROUND. I figured you were a professional and could make a shoebox with rubber bands sound good. Then number two, the Hill…and it’s still evident you are VERY talented, but even in the video, without feeling it or being IN the room detecting timbre and resonance I could tell (and I’m not a guitarist) that the first one was superior. I play piano, violin, cello and harp (de facto) and I’ve desperately yearned to play guitar but I can’t. I can’t get comfortable frankly because my chest size. It’s not mechanically comfortable. My arms can’t compensate for the distance required to accommodate my chest. Wondering if you have any advice? I mean…this isn’t something I’ve ever been comfortable discussing and my friends from the music world who play guitar are men. They don’t get it and it becomes a joke. They say I have stumps or T Rex arms, or that I’m just being “girly”. I have tried wearing double sports bras to squish things down but I’m talking inches of space. About 5-6 inches between my chest and the guitar body. I have tried some awkward poses but seeings you’re a pro…wondered if you had any tips? Since we aren’t friends you A) won’t make a joke and B) I’m not embarrassed to discuss the issue. In real life I’m very VERY shy (why I love cello…can hide behind it) and I haven’t met a busty woman who plays guitar well…ever. Have you ever noticed that? It’s sad, I feel grief, I love classical guitar and flamenco, I yearn to play but I can’t get comfortable or properly postured.

@oggamer735

Жыл бұрын

@@KateCarew Kate, as a guitarist who happens to have a friend who is busty. She told me that she started with electric guitar for that reason alone, she bought fender stratocaster as her first guitar because of the shape. When you have learn how to play you dont have to see what you play and it will be much easier to play with Classical guitar after that. I would say that you should go to some shop and try with different shapes and models which feels the best for you. Those shop sellers are pros in these kind of situations and they could help you pick the right kind of guitar.

@TeBiDoWil

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, comparing the wood and labor cost is similar to weighing the cost of time and paint for a piece of art.

@HAYDS510

Жыл бұрын

It seemed like you were in favour of the $300 Yammy till the blindfold came off and the price and make were revealed. It's hard not to perceive the setup argument as a bit of a moved goal-post to save face or confirm a price-value bias for all things fancy. However I have no doubt you know your stuff, and that was some ace playing. Good content fellas.

@AlexG-rc3oq

Жыл бұрын

@@KateCarew This is interesting to me, and I feel obligated to give what advice I can here. Right off the get go I will admit I have limited experience with classical guitars, but find the body shape to be same as steel stringed guitars, so here goes. I would suggest trying some 00, or 000 Martin's, they have a very full volume body and a more slender width. Also Ovation makes several lines that have a sloped back of the body, which creates a ton of room for larger individuals, and I have played some very beautiful sounding Ovations. A key thing here I would say is when sitting, don't be afraid to place yourself on top of the guitar body, instead of behind it, and use the curvature to your advantage. That being said, standing with a strap may just give you the room you need to feel comfortable in any situation. As I am a big Martin fan, I will also suggest Grand Auditorium and Grand Concert body styles, they come very close to a Dreadnought sound, with a more slender form. Either way good luck! And asking questions is how you get answers right? Keep asking. Last minute edit: Perhaps look at some other female guitarists, like Dolly Parton, to see how they handle a guitar.

Never underestimate a $300 Yamaha

@c5back9

Ай бұрын

So true. Yamaha sells millions of guitars for a reason, and it’s not just because of price because there are dozens and dozens of $300 - $600 guitars out there to pick from.

@investingingeorgia8853

24 күн бұрын

I just upgraded from a $300 Yamaha. To another $300 Yamaha.

@GutLordLarry

5 күн бұрын

​@@investingingeorgia8853C40 C70? I've just got a c40, I had a Hohner Concertia, absolutely on a different ball court sound and playability wise.

This was so much fun! Thanks for coming over!

@brandonacker

Жыл бұрын

You are the man, Marshall!

@M4ve12ick0

Жыл бұрын

Love when you're featured on Brandon and Rob's channels Marshall!

@joshua2400

Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ the sovereign God loves you my friends :" )

@disco4535

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this Marshall! Really enjoyed it.

@kkenji61

Жыл бұрын

Love seeing you in more stuff!

I just love both of you. Two grown men who have mastered their craft and retained a pure, uncompromised, childlike wonderful joy. Please keep up the shares

@jessepeyton8302

6 ай бұрын

so freaking cool

@TheChocolateChakra

3 ай бұрын

A dolt hood is a cult ural scam.

The fact that you can nail these pieces completely blindfolded while simultaneously analyzing every aspect of the guitar you are playing is phenomenal.

@GardenGuy1943

Жыл бұрын

You play a guitar with your FINGERS, not your eyes.

@acabassist4904

Жыл бұрын

Muscle memories

@Frostvul

8 ай бұрын

​@GardenGuy1943 doesn't change what he doing is impressive 😂

@account-pi3nj

6 ай бұрын

​@@GardenGuy1943God Bless You

@titan9404

6 ай бұрын

​@@GardenGuy1943bruh seeing the fret board and playing it is super easy compared to playing it without being able to see the guitar. Its like writing but you cant see what you are writing, you need muscle memory

The 2nd round was fascinating. Handing Brandon a more expensive guitar that was just picking up dust and not set up while giving him the worn in, nicely set up cheapo was such a fun confounder

@dpwellman

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. Last time I bought a guitar I went for a used Seagull S6 (Original) over any of the models avail for sale, including a new S6

@deltalima6703

Жыл бұрын

"I was going to say that other one had better sound...". Mmm hmmm, sure you were... lol

@InGrindWeCrust2010

Жыл бұрын

How do you set up a nylon string guitar? Do you actually have to file the saddles and nut?

@brandonacker

Жыл бұрын

@@InGrindWeCrust2010 Yes, the easiest thing to do is change the height of the nut and saddle. This can mean making them higher or lower. It can also involve reshaping the slots in which the strings sit at the nut. There are also more drastic ways to change the action that include: Changing the height of the frets, re-planing the neck, or even a full neck reset.

@michaelwright2986

Жыл бұрын

And so, I think, it's not really a $300 guitar: it's $300 plus whatever the price is for all the set up by an excellent luthier.

The fact that you can play this well while blindfolded is mind blowing. Simply amazing.

@GardenGuy1943

Жыл бұрын

Please, don’t encourage him.

@termica7349

Жыл бұрын

​@@GardenGuy1943 why dude? there´s a lot of people that doesn´t play good enough, this man plays very well and u know it, just enjoy the ride lo.

@pnut3844able

Жыл бұрын

Honestly anyone that's played for awhile can. I used to lay in my bed with the lights off and practice

@lao-ce8982

Жыл бұрын

Actually that’s the easiest part imo. If you can play a song confidently, you can play it blindfolded too.

@oscargill423

11 ай бұрын

Muscle memory, baby

"blindfolded youre better than 50% of the guitarist that come in here". I know you were trying to compliment but come on man.. that was better than 90% of the people visiting!

I’d love to see a video like the electric players do. Where you go into a guitar store and find the best classical guitar for $500 and $1,000. ☺️

@erebus79

Жыл бұрын

that would be great

@johncarlino7101

Жыл бұрын

I've had the same thought, but you run into the problem of setup. It would be really hard to judge the guitars until they get a proper setup, which they all desperately need imo

@nicky_deees

Жыл бұрын

they do this on Anderton's TV

@zxbc1

Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea actually. I'm a electric guitar player of 20 years but recently wanting to get into classical guitar, and I am wondering what I should look for in an entry level guitar of about that price range too. It'd be great consumer advice!

@lavryk

Жыл бұрын

I have seen some, and basically it was always showing how blind test is really the way to assess the sound, removing the prejudice of price tag.

Me blindfolded: Oh nice I hit the A note on the G string on third try Brandon blindfolded: flawless execution of the third movement of La Catedral

I am no guitar guy and have barely even played guitar, but i knew as soon as he started playing the first guitar in round 1 that that was an expensive guitar. The sound is so complex and soothing.

I've never played a classical guitar, yet I just watched the full 37 minutes of this video. Great content, very entertaining, and I love your enthusiasm for the instruments and craftsmanship!

@bloodsports94

Ай бұрын

I used to play electric and steel string and now... I mostly just play classical . It's so much more fun for me.

Marshall is a super nice sport to be in these episodes, I feel like he really enjoys doing these type of videos with you

@brandonacker

Жыл бұрын

Very true! He's a great sport and we always have fun making these

@MarshallBrune

Жыл бұрын

We both have a ton of fun! I always enjoyed spending time with Brandon, even before he was KZread famous!

@olewetdog6254

Жыл бұрын

Definitely true. You should do more of these. More blindfold challenges and the works. You should compare some that are closer in price as well.

@coltoncarey7042

Жыл бұрын

I feel like anyone would be a good sport in the presence of the angel that is Brandon Acker.

@illukka

Жыл бұрын

this makes the videos entertaining to watch, and the humor too..

Normally, I would think these reactions were put upon and previously contrived -to push sales specifically(not that it isn't to some extent) , but Brandon consistently only ever comes across as nothing short of a genuinely stand up dude. It's nice knowing that the function of this KZread video was predominantly for the experiment at hand, no pun intended, and that everything else after that fact is merely ancillary. Love the content, love the playing, love the wisdom. Thank you homie.

@brandonacker

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate what you said. Thank you! I will try to live up to your words.

@cervantesthenilbog7513

Жыл бұрын

@@brandonacker on a platform flooded with superficial/disingenuous grifters, you're a diamond in the rough; you wear your authenticity like a heart on a sleeve. You're not an -yet another, unethically sourced blood diamond, if you will, solely bent on capitalizing at any and all costs. Your love and dedication for this craft supersedes any of those would be negative hypothetical connotations/implications by virtue of that very same love and dedication that is always ever present. You do this because it speaks to you to do so, first and foremost. You're etiquette is never pretentious or condescending, but rather a nod towards an individual with a disciplinarian's respect for technique and the like. As much as I hate to speak on my own virtues or skill (Mainly because I don't ever want to get lost in the bias ego that often comes with doing so. I mean, who am I to say anyways), I am an amazing judge of character. I know that on and off camera you're the same positive influence to those closest to you, and I'm sure they're honored to call you family or friend. I can only imagine how fun it would be to jam. On a personal side note, I really enjoyed that first "reveal" video you did with your twin brother. You guys have great chemistry similar to Les Twins has in their respected field (dance). You'll never fall short of living up to any of these words, cause you'll always be you. Tbh, I can be a bit of a cynical troll on social media, but every now and then I am compelled to reach out in sincerity. That whole real recognizing real idiom comes to mind. Thanks for responding, I didn't expect that at all. But again, thanks for everything else. Be easy homie.

Love the video Brandon! By the way, the $300 flamenco Yamaha you played is a pretty respected budget instrument amongst flamenco players. As you rightly observed in the video, they tend to be super easy to play (especially if they've been set up properly) and considering the price, they pack a pretty big punch + have a decent flamenco sound. In short, considering they're mass produced instruments, overall they are a fairly good option for flamenco students who want a budget instrument. Though I mostly take my hand made instruments on the road, I do also have the exact Yamaha model you played as a travel instrument (for holidays and such like). Have a great day and see you soon my friend!

@brandonacker

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! I'm glad to know it wasn't just me haha. Cheers, my friend!

@atomlow

11 ай бұрын

What’s the model number of the Yamaha? Yamaha CG172SF?

@susanyoung1600

10 ай бұрын

@@atomlow Yes. I have the same one and I'm so pleased with it. I read a lot of reviews before I decided and most of them read like "Wow. This is a learner guitar? Not bad for less than $400." I have more respect for Yamaha than ever.

@jeffarab4947

9 ай бұрын

Yamaha makes a good flamenco

@DynamicRockers

6 ай бұрын

@@atomlow All Yamaha guitar from the CG line sound and play great. The CG are 52mm nut width, thinner neck and with lower action and thinner walls. You pick the one you prefer with cedar or spruce top, and nato or better neck/sides woods. It's probably the Yamaha CG182SF because it's the only Yamaha with a clear pickguard but it's 399$ because of inflation :)

The Richard Brune in round #4 might be my favorite acoustic sound of all time, it's almost like each string is its own harmony

@incumbentvinyl9291

Жыл бұрын

Romantic.

I wish this was a 3 hour video. Please make this a series 🥺

@brandonacker

Жыл бұрын

Good news: this is only part one of a series of three videos!

@grantcarroll4389

Жыл бұрын

Please keep trying videos in a similar style. The genuine test of your skills, your explanations, it’s all wonderful

I'd just like to point out that Recuerdos de Alhambra is actually a difficult piece, but Brandon makes it seem really easy. Please carry on.

@bobwilkinsonguitar6142

Жыл бұрын

That tremelo

@neurosin

Жыл бұрын

while literally blindfolded at that!

@MeantToLive725

Жыл бұрын

@@neurosin blindfolded on a brand new to him guitar that he has literally zero reference or perspective on. absolutely wild.

@BrainyCrafter

Жыл бұрын

@@bobwilkinsonguitar6142 yesss, Brandon always produces some of the smoothest tremolo

@bullucsterteth7530

Жыл бұрын

I'm watching this just a short distance from the Alhambra, in Granada.

It was a little awkward that Brandon guessed the $25,000 Richard Brune guitar was $8,000, and he didn’t like the Marshall Brune guitar at first. But I appreciate the honesty of this video and how Marshall was willing to put himself out there like that. And at the end of the day they were both awesome guitars. I think the first guitar (and most expensive of them all) was my favorite because of its rich low end.

@DavidHilley

Жыл бұрын

It's true he was way under on the price ($8k vs $25k), but it seems like a lot of the factors that increased the price wouldn't be detectable in a blind audition. A lot of the expense was probably from decorative elements due to it being a special anniversary piece: the expensive rosewood back, the elaborate engraving, etc.

@ianprescott7924

8 ай бұрын

Just goes to show how much of a scam the high end instrument market is

@terranbricklin

6 ай бұрын

​@@ianprescott7924you pay for the work put in.

@michaelwilliams5506

3 ай бұрын

​@@ianprescott7924not really... Investing in an instrument like the isn't only about the sound. It's the feel, the weight, the appearance, level of craftsmanship, finish work and extra little details.

@ianprescott7924

3 ай бұрын

@@michaelwilliams5506 There’s nothing you can do with a $50k guitar that you can’t with a $5k guitar. I don’t think those little details are worth the price tag

The Ashokan Farewell from the Ken Burns documentaries is so beautiful. Wow this was great to hear the experts comment on each guitar. Makes me want to learn. I’m a choir singer, have never played.

That first guitar sounded soooo good. I can only imagine what it sounds like in person, but the mic translated it well enough to show a vast sound quality gap to it's rival, and my personal favorite of them all.

@tomclanys

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it is just so warm and big in sound, it would be great for mellow songs

@adictedseon8913

9 ай бұрын

Bro it costs 50 grand 💀

Videos with you and Marshall are one of the few things I wholeheartedly look forward to. I just love the atmosphere y'all both exude.

The Richard Brune guitar gave me chills everytime it was played. Must be incredible in person. what a beautiful guitar.

Captivating, one of the most enjoyable KZread videos I've ever seen.

@brandonacker

5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

My favorite thing about this was the admiration the luthier had in his eyes watching the instruments being played so beautifully. I shared the same admiration in my eyes too Mr. Brune. And your work is fantastic as well

The fact that he can do that level of playing with his eyes closed is unbelievable

@Talon18136

Жыл бұрын

You don’t need to see to play or learn to play and instrument

@trollsauce9989

Жыл бұрын

@@Talon18136 Well duh... It's much harder and much more impressive

@InDisskyS131

Жыл бұрын

Most guitarists don’t look at the guitar when they play. But yeah, he’s good.

@rampagetv

Жыл бұрын

He's definitely really good, but once you get to know your instrument playing blind isn't harder, in fact you look at everything BUT your instrument or, just close your eyes and get really into it. Also as Jonathan mentioned, you don't need to see to play an instrument. Lots of blind musicians out there.

@oPosiidon2800

Жыл бұрын

After a while once the muscle memory will kick in once you close your eyes or can't see shit. I remembering purposefully putting on a blindfold to learn the guitar neck better like 5 months into learning. Now 7 years in

They both seem like such cool and chill dudes to hang with

It's awesome to see Batman play Chopin!

I have that Yamaha flamenco. It’s hard to beat for a beginner. It’s the cg172sf. Was about $270 three years ago. Now $400. The low action makes for an easy transition for those of us who are used to steel string. I have owned four Yamaha Cg series guitars and I’d recommend buying from Sweetwater. They actually will look at it and make sure it’s set up vs just forwarding it to you straight off the boat. I bought the other 3 from Amazon and Sam Ash and Guitar Center, and every one had some issue that I ended up returning it. I don’t work for sweetwater, just have had good experience with them. Their guitars just don’t seem to require a bunch of tinkering with out of the box.

@davidosbiston9699

Жыл бұрын

I also have the CG172SF and its my main guitar along with the Godin electric Grand Concert, also featured. However I had a problem with the neck warping. It now has a carbon rod inserted, an ebony fingerboard and a beautiful set up and it gets better with age. So smooth to play and warmed by the ebony fingerboard.

Brandon dons the mask and becomes the new classical guitar hero: Sor-ro! (guitar nerd humor)

@virginielafrench3921

Жыл бұрын

Yeah ! He looks like Batman 's friend when he wears the mask

When an instrument is crafted by a master to be played by a master, the trust in each is incomparable. I couldn't imagine passing my fathers 25/25 LE $25k guitar to a blindfolded person.. when Brandon knocked the bottom of it my heart skipped a beat but Marshall just couldn't wait to hear his father's guitar played by someone worthy. This was incredible, thank you both for sharing.

@ahis3233

11 ай бұрын

Can you give me the timestamp please

@emilithium1

10 ай бұрын

​@@ahis323321:49 the first instrument in Round #4

@Drsavation

9 ай бұрын

its just a wood thing that makes sound like any other guitar get over it

@tch0s3n0ne

9 ай бұрын

@@Drsavation just a random youtube account that comments like any other random internet account get over it

@notdumbrella6399

9 ай бұрын

@@Drsavation you must be fun at parties

I love all of these videos you two make. Mesmerizing really. Thank you Brandon and Marshall both for showing us so much of the wizard behind the curtain in classical guitar!

Lmao, it's funny when you don't need to hear the guitar to know it's worth more than $20,000! I've always wanted to hear a Brunè 25th anniversary and it didn't disappoint. That's a dream guitar for sure. The yamaha is a testament to the importance of setup. Production guitars under $1,000 are an amazing value when setup properly, and yamaha is the top of the mountain for production guitars.

This was the best classical guitar demonstration I've ever seen. If Brandon, with his great ear (and hair), cannot always discern the difference, there is hope for us mere mortals :)

I don't even play guitar and stumbled onto this video and have been mesmerized the entire time. It's not only great to see experts have to step back and use senses a bit differently but also amazing play as well by Brandon made this a joy to listen to. Kudos to you both, I'm in for the next part!

this video is so fun to watch. both have good vibes that I can’t stop smiling throughout the video.

@brandonacker

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

The question really is, how can I setup my guitar like the $300 Yamaha? 🕵️‍♂️ I'd give a lot to know Marshall's tricks of the trade

@brandonacker

Жыл бұрын

That is indeed the right question! Regardless of what you play, it is essential that you take your instrument to a good luthier to make sure it is optimized for easy playing :)

@xxoffmypantsxx

Жыл бұрын

A guitar technician in Indonesia have a channel called "filosofi gitar" where he shares a lot of things regarding tuning and setting up a guitar. They're in Indonesian and his skills probably nowhere near Marshall, but it could give you an image of how does guitar setting works. Maybe you'd like to check him out >>> filosofigitar5222

@vitalilisau6181

Жыл бұрын

Flamenco guitars are made for easy play as their strings are much closer to the body.

This video was just exquisite. The passion and depth of knowledge from both men is beautiful to bear witness to!

I am not a musician, never was never will be... but I appreciate this tremendously... the joy you get out of this and share with us is completely out there. :) cheers, and we need more!

i love how you really try to do the challenge, checking the feature, the sounds, different tuning, and playing same piece. very mature yet lighhearted, i cant wipe my smile from my face.

This was a useful video and Round 2 would certainly be educational for your viewers. I think another video that would be very helpful would be to have rounds with more guitars in the =

@crobinso2010

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree. Although $300 vs $9000 is fun, it isn't as useful.

I must admit that I did not expect to watch the whole video.😂 Brandon plays such amazing Chopin😢! I so want to be like him. I would love to play the guitar just like him, alongside my poetry. I’m literally in tears 😭

You can't say enough about setup, and that adds to the price of the guitar. I am by no means a professional luthier, but I assembled a 335 style hollow body from a kit. The kit wasn't very good because the scale was off, so I actually had to shorten the neck a few millimeters before gluing it all up. Once everything was all assembled, I spent probably 6-8 hours setting it up by sanding the frets to get everything nice and level, setting the nut and bridge height so the and the tension rod so the action was prefect. I would guess a professional could do it a lot faster than I could, but if you are paying $100 an hour shop rate to set it up, you doubled the price of the $300 Yamaha with the setup. Great video, I can't imagine playing blindfolded on different scale lengths.

Wow!! the first guitar gave me goosebumps..and it must sound heavenly live.😍 I believe that guitar playing live heals troubled minds 💕

I've been playing Yamahas (guitars, synthesizers, and other things) since 1972. You just backed up everything I've known about them since then, a truly amazing music company. Their vision is to get music out to the world, and they do! Like the comparisons being so varied (the Godin and the Scherzer). Great video and done very well. Thanks!

Guitarists are always so chill, I love that air about them.

31:47 - 32:03 was the most Rob Scallon-esq thing I've ever seen Brandon do lol

It’s always a joy hearing Brandon play, even in such an informal setup. What a gifted guitarist!

Thanks so much for including the song titles. Loved this video. You guys are so enjoyable! Have a blast!

Brandon I honestly wish you a long, happy and prosperous life. You're an absolute Gem with such an honest personality. I love your videos and this was such a treat. So great to see Marshall throw you off and show you such wonderful intruments!

Never thought I would sit through 30+ minutes of blind folded guitar playing but I did. I'll have to sub now and hear you play without being blind folded. Amazing job and fun video to watch. You are a master of your craft as noted by your keen ability to play all these guitars.

Love the video! Outstanding skills, as Marshal said you play better blindfolded than the majority who aren't. Can't thank you enough for putting it together. Great to see Marshal and his shop and I really look forward to the next two videos!

One of the most interesting videos I've seen in a while! Thanks Brandon and Marshall, really well done.

I rarely get excited about upcoming videos, but maaaan I cannot wait for part 2 and 3. Amazing video.

I love these compare videos! So much fun to guess along with Brandon

Loved the video. You both are very relaxed and relatable in this video. One of my favorite of yours.

Yamaha makes really great guitars : Acoustic, electrical, classical, flamenco.

This video (and the part 2)are actually great! Frankly, I didn't expect this to be that fun to watch, but you two make it extremely interesting!

@brandonacker

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Lovely to watch and listen. You're both such kind and positive people. Thanks for sharing with us!

The mask was absolutely hilarious. Especially with the glasses. But while very humorous, this content was so very interesting. Loved the blind comparison. And watching Brandon pull off these tough compositions blind folded was very impressive. Way better than most guitarists that can see. Agree with Marshal on that point. Glad I watched this. I mean just to listen to the compositions alone are worth it. Then layer on all the other cool things you guys did. Bravo.

I cannot express just how much fun this video was to watch. Many thanks Brandon.

This was a fantastic video. I love how well you both explained the sound and history of each one.

Watched for the concept but stayed and rewatched for the excellent playing.

Enjoyable and informative! Very different than the old days. (60's and 70's and guessing the 50's was worst for knowing how to find an appropriate guitar) Great thing you guys are doing. :)

That was so much fun on so many levels, thanks. I'd love to see Brandon guess those price tags, or see him compare two guitars costing exactly the same, or just as many curveballs thrown at him as possible. The value is always in the eye of the beholder (to follow up on Marshall's vision joke).

This was so fascinating and brilliantly executed. Bravo to Brandon and Marshall!

Excellent video boys! You guys hit a home run with this idea. Very entertaining and professionally done across the board.

Yes. I have a Yamaha Flamenco guitar in that price range, and experienced guitarists have told me it plays comparable to a multi-thousand dollar guitar. Sometimes you get a good deal.

I've done a similar experiment when I got my new guitar. I played through a variety of classical guitars ranging from 1200 to 10000$, without knowing the actual prices. Finally I ended up getting a Torres alike rebuild for around 2200$, mostly because the lightweight build really promoted a crude and very resonant sound. Very much unmet by many of the more expensive guitars. However I noticed, that Guitars within the price range of 7000 - 10000$ started to have a whole other presence and clarity within their sound. Very much compareable how a piano sounds different from a wing. However besides not being affordable for me, It really struck me as too much for my capability. I still prefere the more simple and crude, yet still very lovely and a little romantic sound of my milestones of music "la espagna". It's fascinating how I can time and time again fall in love with its sound and find new little facettes about it.

@brandonacker

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I also love the charm of Torres guitars. I wouldn't say there is anything crude about them though. The original 1888 Torres I played was more beautiful and well built, for my taste, than any modern guitar I've played. The trend that is volume and so guitars are overbuilt to handle absurd amounts of tension.

@luckylikey9280

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@@brandonacker I couldn't say that I ever played a real torres, but If at all comparable, mine gives a glimpse of what it what might sound like. Upon looking up "crude" again, I can see why you disagree. Let's try again :) Whenever I pick up this guitar, It inspires me to let go of emotional tension and just listen to the intimacy and romance of the timbre. Especially when stringed with historical gut strings I feel even more connected to the roots of this music and the "heroes" that composed all these fantastic pieces.

Oh my gosh this was such a joy to watch! I could watch these types of videos all day lol

I don't even play guitar, and this was super entertaining. I love listening to Brandon play these amazing instruments.

Dude this video is fun to watch. Great experience!

Great video. The blindfold helps to keeps our ears honest. Personal favorite was his dad's 25/25 guitar. Awesome tone.

Great video. I don't normally watch music videos but the concept here drew me in. I truly enjoyed watching and listening to this video. Thanks.

Amazing demonstration! Thank you both! ❤❤❤

Great video. My great-grandmother actually was quite proficient in playing the Zither (I'm German), I still remember being 5 years old on Christmas, sitting in my great-grandmothers living room and listening to her play Christmas songs!

DUDE casually plays the huge jumps in Chopin with no eyes, insane

First of all, your playing in unbelievably beautiful. The guitar comparisons come in second. Fantastic. Thank you,

Randomly stumbled across this and was entranced. Thank you both.

Love seeing Marshall in the videos. Such a great guy

I'm not the most experienced listener but the piece at 22:35 is some of my favorite guitar playing I've ever heard.

Just wonderful. The easy mastery without stuffiness. The musical passages just delightful. Excellent presentation!

I absolutely loved the demonstration of how setting the guitar up properly is crucial. Makes all the difference, and costs a fraction of the cost of a good one!

Love the atmosphere with you and Marshall. Especially because Marshall is just such a good bro. He's so calm and yet so excited about your Playaction and the guitars. Great guy. Also Brandon is just godlike man. It's incredible how well he can play. He's one of the reasons why I stared to play guitar. Few weeks ago.

Why does Brandon look like he’s building up an immunity to iocane powder with the mask on

Love this blindfolded review! Thanks

Learned a lot about music today! Excellent video. Keep up the amazing work! Thank you so much!!

I play electric but I found this very interesting and entertaining. You’re an amazing player. I love the sound and the classical music.

That ring on his finger was terrifying me.

Our 14 year old daughter started playing guitar in March of 2022. I taught her the little I know. She showed interest. We started he with lessons with our minister of music at church. She played in her first worship team the last Sunday of January! I enjoyed every minute of this video! I'm going to show it to her and see where it takes her!

Badass playing. Awesome content. Cheers

Thank you. You helped me decide to purchase a Yamaha CG172sf from some other brand flamencos...based somewhat on how you made it sing so nicely while playing "Recuerdos..."....showing its versitility in playing both classical and flamenco. The playability was the difference maker(and, of course, the low price.) Seems like a great value for the money. Really like your videos with Brandon. Man you guys REALLY know your stuff. And I really appreciate you both sharing your knowledge without any hint of being "stuff shirt" about it.

The glasses and eyes are amazing lmao. Thanks for the content Brandon!

Very enjoyable and illuminating. Thank you.

What a fun video! As an aside that piece that was used for the Ken Burns Civil War film never fails to bring tears to my eyes, espy when it is played so beautifully.

Gotta give respect to Yamaha for making extremely affordable guitars of high quality and playability.

@YouRube.

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Same for its piano's

The nocturne on Senior Brune's guitar sounded so sweet and melancholy, and when you initially played the Junior Brune the timbre almost made it sound like the screamo version lol. Then it changed a lot when you moved your hand to something different entirely

This video put a smile on my face. When people play a music, it gives joys. Love it

Very interesting video, looking forward to the next one.

This was a blast to watch and so much fun to play along with!

@virginielafrench3921

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Totally ! Next game : name of the music and composer recognition !! Okay, Brandon ?