VIDEO SECTIONS: 1. Let's check the specs! 1:08​ 2. What does this thing sound like? 3:33​ 3. What does it feel like to play? 7:36​ 4. Let's check the construction quality! 10:35​ 5. Final Thoughts! 12:00 Enjoy!

@marrettgyers8498

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Darrell braun guitar where can I buy this?

@DarrellBraunGuitar

3 жыл бұрын

Hi MG! Straight from their site. I put a link in the video description :)

@TylerS9812

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Darrell I love your vids keep it up and its heartwarming to see SOLI DEO GLORIA in every description :))

@LUCKYB.

3 жыл бұрын

One heck of an axe .I cant believe Japan is beinging up their Game .

@RevGary

3 жыл бұрын

@@DarrellBraunGuitar meant to ask if this is your main profession or do you have another main job?

Zemaitis the brand and designs started in the 1960's. Tony Zemaitis started the brand in the UK and they were made famous by Ron Wood (before he joined the Rolling Stones), Clapton, etc. The engravings were done by Danny O'Brien who is still alive and does work for the new owners of Zemaitis. A lot people in the comments are comparing these to other brands. Zemaitis is not a new brand and predate most brands except Fender, Gibson, and a few others . The vintage Zemaitis guitars and basses are among the most expensive vintage guitars you can find. One of Geddy Lee's rarest basses is a Zemaitis bass. Kanda Shokai, a Japanese Company, bought the rights after Tony's death in 2002 and continued the brand. BTW- for people who don't know Kanda Shokai, they are a Japanese guitar company that also owns the Greco brand and distribute a lot of other brands in Japan. Kanda Shokai also own 13% of FMIC, the parent company of Fender.

@hughschick3001

3 жыл бұрын

I have been told by a reliable source that the engraving is now CNC. Up til a few years ago was actually hand-engraved. Still a beautiful instrument, and I can imagine how much work it must be to engrave all of that.

@rickychau7687

3 жыл бұрын

@@hughschick3001 That’s true. Hand engraving was done only on the high end models from the custom shop when it was done. I've come close to buying a Zemaitis but in the end bought I a Bizen instead. Bizen was started by aguy who used to run the Zemaitis custom shop.

@hughschick3001

3 жыл бұрын

@@rickychau7687 Will look into Bizen, I look forward to building you your next guitar! You obviously have good taste, Speaking of metal, I am building a semihollow with bell metal tailpipes as soundholes.

@Dug6666666

3 жыл бұрын

@@hughschick3001 An etching process seems like a more likely way it is done going by the close ups. CNC would be very time consuming with no gain or quality difference. Hand engraved ones must have cost a lot, but you could see where the money went more, compared to the new ones.

@xdKAYf0lcflhDi7mfXRFkw

3 жыл бұрын

@@rickychau7687 those run from 6 to 15 grands right?

Miku from Band Maid plays Zemaitis. They just released her own custom designed model called Flappy Pigeon. Sadly they only made fifty.

@rickychau7687

3 жыл бұрын

They are selling very fast. A lot of stores are already sold out.

@AlessioC97x

3 жыл бұрын

Also the guitarist in The Oral Cigarettes, another wonderful japanese band!

@rickychau7687

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlessioC97x The brand is not that well known in the US despite the history. But there seems to be a lot of love for the brand in Japan. It's part of the reason why Kanda Shokai bought the rights. The other well know nJapanese user of Zemaitis is Yoshi from Aldious.

@JunkfoodZombieGuns

3 жыл бұрын

Hsr flying V Zamaitis is amazing!

@mrz80

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, any more, the minute I see a Zemaitis, I immediately go "Miku's guitar!"

The rhythm guitarist from Band Maid plays their guitars and she has a flying V which looks amazing!

@harrybryan9633

3 жыл бұрын

Miku also has one like the one Darrell is showing.

@JunkfoodZombieGuns

3 жыл бұрын

@@harrybryan9633 Yes, she does. But I only recently saw her with the V and was in Love.

@rbbrchckn7866

3 жыл бұрын

Miku has a bunch of them, but all are black finish instead of mahogany finish. Aces n 8’s, a ‘tile’ model, the above mentioned V, this style shown and her own sig model (not sure it’s out yet). oop she also has a tele style. oop, edit again... I (think) she is playing her sig model on the Dragonforce video.

@davidornberg

3 жыл бұрын

Miku has her own signature model now. "Flappy pigeon"! It is a beauty !

@jacobusderottmann1000

3 жыл бұрын

Miku was given dibs on their very first V ever. My understanding is that it was actually built in their custom shop for her (some say in their Califirnia facility) and the production V models are based on that original.

I see a few Band Maid comments here, but probably the person that made this really popular in Japan was Hisashi of Glay

@ohayoueveryone7954

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, i fell in love the first time saw it, and none of that guy guitars are normal

@platypuspracticus2

3 жыл бұрын

I was familiar with it from Tomoyasu Hotei.

@tokyoviceterror

3 жыл бұрын

True, that’s why I wanna buy one

@deepseventeen

2 жыл бұрын

True, hes been using it since early 2000!

THIS is a guitar that is worth its price. Lots of little details that go unnoticed of you're not paying attention, very nice work

New signature zemaitis 'flappy pigeon' just released. extremely pretty! (po!)

to have this guitar would be a dream

@bdprez

3 жыл бұрын

I have this exact model, but the glossy black finish. The MFG22-Black and yes, I'm living a dream.

@bdprez

3 жыл бұрын

@Cameron Putt Wow. That is a dream. I'm happy for you, my man. Happy indeed.

I really lean towards Fender guitars but that this is gorgeous.

@alexisblackledge2972

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@skateup2291

3 жыл бұрын

You’re really only paying for the name. Tens of other companies that make better product for the same price or cheaper

@TheDennzio

3 жыл бұрын

@@skateup2291 Like?

@sheikhk.s.sarian2594

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDennzio Ibanez

@skateup2291

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDennzio literally almost any brand out there. Suhr tons of brands. But if your an elitist and only care about what the headstock says by all means. Go and buy that 3000$ hunk of wood

I live a few miles for Tony's original workshop. He set up an old Columbus Strat Copy for me in the 70s. I turned down a metal front with three Strat style single coils for a few hundred pounds as an impoverished student in the early 80s. That could have been my pension now 😢 Pleased his legacy lives on now

Wow. This is the guitar that one of Band maid member use 🤩🤩

It reminds me and looks like a cowboy revolver. So beautiful.

@bdprez

3 жыл бұрын

Check out the story of the original Zemaitis guitars custom made for the likes of Ron Wood, Keith Richards and James Honeyman Scott. And yes, Tony Zemaitis was able to get Danny O'Brian, the top gun engraver in the UK, to engrave all his metal top guitars. Even tho' they both has passed on the tradition remains.

@TheAndybow1964

3 жыл бұрын

The guy that originally did the engraving on theses guitars was one of the UK most well known shotgun engravers.

@pizzadestroyer5426

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheAndybow1964 makes sense

Yeah Zemaitis guitars are really beautyful. I first stumbled over them coz of the Japanese band "Band Maid" , Miku plays them. I know she has a Singlecut like this (but hers has a really cool Poker/Cardgame theme), and she also has a V shaped Zemaitis.

Hey Darrell....Take a look at MIKU Kobato from Band-Maid. She's got a signature "Flappy Pigeon" Zemaitis guitar.

I've been waiting for zemaitis to get some love! I took a chance and bought a Z24 when they were on clearance little less than a year ago despite not knowing much about what to look for in a good guitar, but having learned what makes a guitar great thanks to channels like yours I can confidently say it's a fantastic guitar

@mickery3

3 жыл бұрын

@Cameron Putt Hell yeah! I honestly wish I would've spent a little more and picked up a metal faced one when they were 1k now that I know how great they are

Wow. Absolutely beautiful work of art. Great video, Darrell!

The ultimate blues lawyer guitar

Even the headstock is nice. That is a beast of pure beauty.

@robertbixler5256

3 жыл бұрын

How much do they cost it looks as good as it sounds

@waynepurcell6058

2 жыл бұрын

@@robertbixler5256 You can get Korean models around $1200-$1400. Japan models usually run around $3K. I have a Korean Metal Front. The engraving on the Japan models are a "touch" more "busy" and detailed but the build quality is basically the same. Watch out for Chinese counterfeits. If a deal on one of these seems a bit to sweet it's probably shady.

Great showcase / demo Darrell. Thanks for this! As gorgeous as it is visually, what impressed me more was the sound. VERY nice.

Absolutely stunning guitar and those tons are incredible.

Gorgeous!!

Simply awesome!

That is a stunner, sounds great too.

That guitar is so beautiful it brought a tear to my eye

Sounds wonderfully warm!

Awesome stuff great looking and sounds great

Lovely guitar, as the Brits say. Showed it to my brother and he said that it “looks like a Zemaitis.” Apparently he was familiar with the style. 👍

Man your videos are so helpful!!!!!!!!!!!! This is epic!

Wow. Simply wow.

Great clean tones! Beautiful body shape

Just pure stunning all round.

sounds lovely

Not usually a fan of ornate decoration, but this looks and sounds sooooooooo beautiful that it looks like my bucket list just got one (beautifully etched) item longer!!😊😊

@waynepurcell6058

2 жыл бұрын

I don't like much bling either, but these have a bling that looks classy and classic instead of gaudy. I've been in love with Zemaitis guitars ever since I saw a picture of James Honeyman Scott playing one in Guitar Player magazine back in the 80's. My Korean built Zemaitis Metal Front is the centerpiece of my small guitar collection.

Crisp but warm at the same time.. love the tone

Fricking amazing guitar. Thanks, bro!

Amazing guitar looks and tone, awesome!

WOW! That is pretty freaking cool.

Love this guitar 🎸!

Sounds great. I always enjoy your playing.

Definitely adding that to my Christmas list. WOW. Absolutely speechless.

Thanks for the variety of guitars that you review. That's beautiful!

Love the tone on this guitar 🎸 .

Just beautiful!

Wow! Great playing and amazing tone.

This is what I call creativity and care. Not all those "relic" jobs that turn a new guitar to a poor beaten thing.

Wow what a beautiful guitar.

You NEVER FAIL TO DELIVER!

Band Maid founder Miku Kobato uses Zemaitis guitars. I love that girl!

Just wonderful....

What a great review would love to have one. Keep up the awesome reviews!!

😎 Cool Darrell, Zemaitis a great video! 😎. Awesome guitar!

These bridge is fantastic.

Beautiful instrument!

I've always wanted a Zemaitis. They are incredibly beautiful.

Wow, what gorgeous guitar! Sounds great too. I love the look of the silver metal top and trim against the mahogany body and neck. Really cool.

Zemaitis guitars are simply works of art. I'm in love of them.

Beautiful instrument.

Stunning.

It looks amazing

Just beautiful. A simple idea for guitar fronts, but so perfectly done.

your playing has kind of a Zen-like relaxed vibe to it. Great!

Thanks for another cool video. The guitar looks very special.

I'm an old guy, old FENDER guy. so this is not my kinda axe but it sounds like it has sustain for days! Impressive...

Very nice! Great playing and tones too.

Really next level looking and sounding example of craftmanship.

Love this video, Darrell! 👍👍👍👍👍 You are my absolute favorite guitar gear person on KZread. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

Hot damn...it is totally cool. Thanks Darrell for sharing this.

That is so beautiful man, I keep forgetting these guitars exist!

A beautiful guitar for sure, and those tones! Clean, overdriven, distorted, they all sounded fantastic! Would love to own one but it's just a little bit out of my price range, especially considering my last guitar was a Firefly FF338!

Ive seen this guitar on display in a glass case in a nearby guitar store for a few years now. One day it sold and I never learned the brand. Glad I finally heard what it sounds like!

Wow Zemaitis!!

The finish resembles those crazy traditional custom hand etched revolvers and lever-action rifles, beautiful instrument my man

@noother964

3 жыл бұрын

The original engraver for the brand was Danny O'Brien, a gun engraver -he still works for them.

Am I dreaming! WOW...a magnificent piece.

Wow, finally some brand that endorse quality channel

Thank you, Darrell. I have been waiting for someone to do a real review of this guitar here in the US. I was able to get one, except I bought the MFG22-Black, 2 months ago. It is everything you said, displayed, and played. A true masterpiece. Thanx again.

Darrell: excellent, as usual; thank you

Awesome!

Amazing guitar!!!!

Herman Li played one on his stream and it sounded amazing. And it also looks so good, the amount of attention to detail is incredible

Dang....that's a really gorgeous guitar, and sound so good too 😍

A true wet dream of a guitar! Always been a wish list since I first saw them in the '80's! Much thanks to George O'Brian's engravings! A never ending thanks to Tony himself! RIP.

@bonesbginnis

2 жыл бұрын

You mean Danny O'brien,

Looks like a guitar my grandmother would like.

What a Guitar!! Beauty and Brawn, Mr. Braun. Lotsa Silver. Love your Studio, Your Show kicks butt!

Geesh that is a stunner

I was literally thinking about two weeks ago how no guitar KZreadr ever talks about or plays Zematis and here we are now. Awesome video as always Darrell

Beautiful guitare 🤩🔥

11:03 That is some of the nicest designed and cleaned up set up I've seen on a set of pots and wiring. WOW!

Tony McPhee (the Groundhogs) bought the first metal fronted Zemaitis in 1971. He paid £175 for it, and still has it. I photographed this guitar (it's beautiful) many years ago for my book 'Eccentric Man' about Tony McPhee.

Your playing is excellent

That’s one beautiful beast

Not only is that a beautiful guitar it sounds awesome and your playing is great.

Always wanted to try one of these.

👍 Wow aesthetically beautiful and the detail is amazing....sounds awesome. Thanks for the vid bro.

That guitar is so classy 🔥

Awesome guitar!

This guitar is beauty and beast in itself

Wow! Beautiful

I think beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to this one

Hi Darrell Thank you for the video I really enjoyed it. Your videos really make me feel like I am holding the guitar. Really beautiful guitar

I don’t always find your playing feels the guitar at times. This one was in tune( intended pun) to your playing!! Great job!!!