Blindfolded Guitar Test - Can I Guess the Price?

2024 ж. 30 Сәу.
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By popular demand, here is a BLINDFOLDED experiment to find out whether a professional guitarist can tell which guitar is more expensive without seeing or knowing anything about it. This is PART I of three videos. SUBSCRIBE to make sure you don't miss the next two parts!
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  • 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?" kzhead.info/sun/YLywc6-Sp5F5jX0/bejne.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.

    @brandonacker@brandonacker 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.

      @KateCarew@KateCarew 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.

      @oggamer735@oggamer735 Жыл бұрын
    • Agreed, comparing the wood and labor cost is similar to weighing the cost of time and paint for a piece of art.

      @TeBiDoWil@TeBiDoWil 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.

      @HAYDS510@HAYDS510 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.

      @AlexG-rc3oq@AlexG-rc3oq Жыл бұрын
  • Never underestimate a $300 Yamaha

    @Bastikovski99@Bastikovski9910 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.

      @c5back9@c5back919 күн бұрын
  • This was so much fun! Thanks for coming over!

    @MarshallBrune@MarshallBrune Жыл бұрын
    • You are the man, Marshall!

      @brandonacker@brandonacker Жыл бұрын
    • Love when you're featured on Brandon and Rob's channels Marshall!

      @M4ve12ick0@M4ve12ick0 Жыл бұрын
    • Jesus Christ the sovereign God loves you my friends :" )

      @joshua2400@joshua2400 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much for this Marshall! Really enjoyed it.

      @disco4535@disco4535 Жыл бұрын
    • Love seeing you in more stuff!

      @kkenji61@kkenji61 Жыл бұрын
  • Why does Brandon look like he’s building up an immunity to iocane powder with the mask on

    @doodft5226@doodft52268 ай бұрын
  • 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

    @levous2@levous28 ай бұрын
    • so freaking cool

      @jessepeyton8302@jessepeyton83025 ай бұрын
    • A dolt hood is a cult ural scam.

      @TheChocolateChakra@TheChocolateChakra2 ай бұрын
  • 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

    @pathologicaldoubt@pathologicaldoubt 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

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

      @deltalima6703@deltalima6703 Жыл бұрын
    • How do you set up a nylon string guitar? Do you actually have to file the saddles and nut?

      @InGrindWeCrust2010@InGrindWeCrust2010 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.

      @brandonacker@brandonacker 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.

      @michaelwright2986@michaelwright2986 Жыл бұрын
  • The fact that you can play this well while blindfolded is mind blowing. Simply amazing.

    @yogxoth1959@yogxoth1959 Жыл бұрын
    • Please, don’t encourage him.

      @GardenGuy1943@GardenGuy1943 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.

      @termica7349@termica7349 Жыл бұрын
    • Honestly anyone that's played for awhile can. I used to lay in my bed with the lights off and practice

      @pnut3844able@pnut3844able Жыл бұрын
    • Actually that’s the easiest part imo. If you can play a song confidently, you can play it blindfolded too.

      @lao-ce8982@lao-ce898211 ай бұрын
    • Muscle memory, baby

      @oscargill423@oscargill42310 ай бұрын
  • The fact that you can nail these pieces completely blindfolded while simultaneously analyzing every aspect of the guitar you are playing is phenomenal.

    @whitezombieiniraq@whitezombieiniraq Жыл бұрын
    • You play a guitar with your FINGERS, not your eyes.

      @GardenGuy1943@GardenGuy1943 Жыл бұрын
    • Muscle memories

      @acabassist4904@acabassist4904 Жыл бұрын
    • ​@GardenGuy1943 doesn't change what he doing is impressive 😂

      @Frostvul@Frostvul7 ай бұрын
    • ​@@GardenGuy1943God Bless You

      @account-pi3nj@account-pi3nj6 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

      @titan9404@titan94045 ай бұрын
  • Marshall is a super nice sport to be in these episodes, I feel like he really enjoys doing these type of videos with you

    @zetsun0@zetsun0 Жыл бұрын
    • Very true! He's a great sport and we always have fun making these

      @brandonacker@brandonacker Жыл бұрын
    • We both have a ton of fun! I always enjoyed spending time with Brandon, even before he was KZhead famous!

      @MarshallBrune@MarshallBrune 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.

      @olewetdog6254@olewetdog6254 Жыл бұрын
    • I feel like anyone would be a good sport in the presence of the angel that is Brandon Acker.

      @coltoncarey7042@coltoncarey7042 Жыл бұрын
    • this makes the videos entertaining to watch, and the humor too..

      @illukka@illukka Жыл бұрын
  • 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. ☺️

    @drawwithbeektor6329@drawwithbeektor6329 Жыл бұрын
    • that would be great

      @erebus79@erebus79 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

      @johncarlino7101@johncarlino7101 Жыл бұрын
    • they do this on Anderton's TV

      @nicky_deees@nicky_deees 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!

      @zxbc1@zxbc1 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.

      @lavryk@lavryk Жыл бұрын
  • It's awesome to see Batman play Chopin!

    @sjcajw7@sjcajw7 Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @FugitConsultingLLC@FugitConsultingLLC Жыл бұрын
  • I wish this was a 3 hour video. Please make this a series 🥺

    @TheEternalElir@TheEternalElir Жыл бұрын
    • Good news: this is only part one of a series of three videos!

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

      @grantcarroll4389@grantcarroll4389 Жыл бұрын
  • The fact that he can do that level of playing with his eyes closed is unbelievable

    @saarthakchowdhury1475@saarthakchowdhury1475 Жыл бұрын
    • You don’t need to see to play or learn to play and instrument

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

      @trollsauce9989@trollsauce9989 Жыл бұрын
    • Most guitarists don’t look at the guitar when they play. But yeah, he’s good.

      @InDisskyS131@InDisskyS131 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.

      @rampagetv@rampagetv 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

      @oPosiidon2800@oPosiidon2800 Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @KellyPruett@KellyPruett Жыл бұрын
  • They both seem like such cool and chill dudes to hang with

    @finalsphereps@finalsphereps12 күн бұрын
  • 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.

    @rickdg@rickdg Жыл бұрын
    • That tremelo

      @bobwilkinsonguitar6142@bobwilkinsonguitar6142 Жыл бұрын
    • while literally blindfolded at that!

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

      @MeantToLive725@MeantToLive725 Жыл бұрын
    • @@bobwilkinsonguitar6142 yesss, Brandon always produces some of the smoothest tremolo

      @BrainyCrafter@BrainyCrafter Жыл бұрын
    • I'm watching this just a short distance from the Alhambra, in Granada.

      @bullucsterteth7530@bullucsterteth7530 Жыл бұрын
  • 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 KZhead 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.

    @cervantesthenilbog7513@cervantesthenilbog7513 Жыл бұрын
    • I really appreciate what you said. Thank you! I will try to live up to your words.

      @brandonacker@brandonacker 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.

      @cervantesthenilbog7513@cervantesthenilbog7513 Жыл бұрын
  • "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!

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

    @maranathashalom9402@maranathashalom94025 ай бұрын
  • 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.

    @thesetzers8952@thesetzers8952 Жыл бұрын
    • Yeah it is just so warm and big in sound, it would be great for mellow songs

      @tomclanys@tomclanys Жыл бұрын
    • Bro it costs 50 grand 💀

      @adictedseon8913@adictedseon89138 ай бұрын
  • 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

    @Randyball711@Randyball711 Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @Sajatzsiraf@Sajatzsiraf Жыл бұрын
  • Guitarists are always so chill, I love that air about them.

    @yiuqwfj@yiuqwfj Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @daltonlooper8682@daltonlooper8682 Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @aqueelkadri8371@aqueelkadri8371 Жыл бұрын
  • This was a fantastic video. I love how well you both explained the sound and history of each one.

    @favouritesdump@favouritesdump Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @Knifey_ZA@Knifey_ZA Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @rxw5520@rxw5520 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.

      @davidosbiston9699@davidosbiston9699 Жыл бұрын
  • Brandon dons the mask and becomes the new classical guitar hero: Sor-ro! (guitar nerd humor)

    @melissamusick8300@melissamusick8300 Жыл бұрын
    • Yeah ! He looks like Batman 's friend when he wears the mask

      @virginielafrench3921@virginielafrench3921 Жыл бұрын
  • I rarely get excited about upcoming videos, but maaaan I cannot wait for part 2 and 3. Amazing video.

    @TheDani7973@TheDani7973 Жыл бұрын
  • I love these compare videos! So much fun to guess along with Brandon

    @sabrinaevans8746@sabrinaevans8746 Жыл бұрын
  • Want to learn how to play Baroque music well on guitar? 🎸 Join me LIVE on Zoom on January 21st! Arpeggiato.com/events

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

    @TWaveform@TWaveform Жыл бұрын
  • This was so fascinating and brilliantly executed. Bravo to Brandon and Marshall!

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

    @EverthingWithJandA@EverthingWithJandA Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @alexamderhamiltom5238@alexamderhamiltom5238 Жыл бұрын
  • One of the most interesting videos I've seen in a while! Thanks Brandon and Marshall, really well done.

    @Sam_888@Sam_888 Жыл бұрын
  • Excellent video boys! You guys hit a home run with this idea. Very entertaining and professionally done across the board.

    @thebourquetorque@thebourquetorque5 ай бұрын
  • Oh my gosh this was such a joy to watch! I could watch these types of videos all day lol

    @rey5597@rey5597 Жыл бұрын
  • 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 :)

    @seymourtompkins@seymourtompkins Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @joeldezwaan1149@joeldezwaan1149 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 :)

      @brandonacker@brandonacker 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

      @xxoffmypantsxx@xxoffmypantsxx Жыл бұрын
    • Flamenco guitars are made for easy play as their strings are much closer to the body.

      @vitalilisau6181@vitalilisau6181 Жыл бұрын
  • Lovely to watch and listen. You're both such kind and positive people. Thanks for sharing with us!

    @jamesgriffin7046@jamesgriffin70464 ай бұрын
  • This video was just exquisite. The passion and depth of knowledge from both men is beautiful to bear witness to!

    @zosoart@zosoart Жыл бұрын
  • This was a lot of fun to watch. I really enjoyed how Brandon can play virtually any stringed instrument blindfolded and without necessarily knowing in advance what he will be given. Thanks for the great video.

    @wilkbor@wilkbor Жыл бұрын
  • Loved the video. You both are very relaxed and relatable in this video. One of my favorite of yours.

    @joalco3@joalco3 Жыл бұрын
  • Learned a lot about music today! Excellent video. Keep up the amazing work! Thank you so much!!

    @billeckelberry6502@billeckelberry6502 Жыл бұрын
  • this video is so fun to watch. both have good vibes that I can’t stop smiling throughout the video.

    @Xi_Vi@Xi_Vi Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

      @brandonacker@brandonacker Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @spreklfreks@spreklfreks Жыл бұрын
  • Dude this video is fun to watch. Great experience!

    @davelipat3787@davelipat3787 Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @sivertsolheim366@sivertsolheim366 Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @dwanehoughtaling419@dwanehoughtaling419 Жыл бұрын
  • Yamaha makes really great guitars : Acoustic, electrical, classical, flamenco.

    @pankajjoshi2032@pankajjoshi2032 Жыл бұрын
  • 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. :)

    @bootlebeats6331@bootlebeats6331 Жыл бұрын
  • Amazing demonstration! Thank you both! ❤❤❤

    @sonphamquang9342@sonphamquang93424 ай бұрын
  • 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!

    @KingDragon6815@KingDragon6815 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @brandonacker@brandonacker Жыл бұрын
  • 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).

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

    @scottboyer8450@scottboyer8450 Жыл бұрын
  • The absolute best comparison video I've seen and heard - so much fun, great playing too...

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

    @o.aldenproductions.9858@o.aldenproductions.9858 Жыл бұрын
  • I cannot express just how much fun this video was to watch. Many thanks Brandon.

    @horai1@horai1 Жыл бұрын
  • I am stunned at how much I could actually hear the difference! Can't tell you how much I love this!

    @buddhapuff55@buddhapuff55 Жыл бұрын
  • This is such a great video. Glad I found this channel. Really really talented. Wow!!

    @qena@qena Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @johncarlino7101@johncarlino7101 Жыл бұрын
  • Love seeing Marshall in the videos. Such a great guy

    @MultiFisherofmen@MultiFisherofmen Жыл бұрын
  • Subbed! You did the thing I was wanting the most from the first video I've ever seen of yours today until this upload (providing the info of each piece being played). Still, absolutely amazing work was performed in this video. The KZhead algorithm did its thing today. Cannot wait for your next video. Thank you!

    @Cwluc@Cwluc Жыл бұрын
  • Just wonderful. The easy mastery without stuffiness. The musical passages just delightful. Excellent presentation!

    @sfperalta@sfperalta Жыл бұрын
  • This was a blast to watch and so much fun to play along with!

    @inigomontoya6968@inigomontoya6968 Жыл бұрын
    • Totally ! Next game : name of the music and composer recognition !! Okay, Brandon ?

      @virginielafrench3921@virginielafrench3921 Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @XIIchiron78@XIIchiron78 Жыл бұрын
    • Romantic.

      @incumbentvinyl9291@incumbentvinyl9291 Жыл бұрын
  • Very interesting video, looking forward to the next one.

    @MixolydianMode@MixolydianMode Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @leerobbo92@leerobbo928 ай бұрын
  • That ring on his finger was terrifying me.

    @craig-duncan@craig-duncan Жыл бұрын
  • The glasses and eyes are amazing lmao. Thanks for the content Brandon!

    @DRL92@DRL92 Жыл бұрын
  • Always good to see Marshall! That went like five minutes, great video

    @JoshuaC923@JoshuaC923 Жыл бұрын
  • Love it!!... Great concept

    @matthewbeyer8861@matthewbeyer8861 Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @sal35plus@sal35plus Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @stevenqirkle@stevenqirkle 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.

      @DavidHilley@DavidHilley Жыл бұрын
    • Just goes to show how much of a scam the high end instrument market is

      @ianprescott7924@ianprescott79247 ай бұрын
    • ​@@ianprescott7924you pay for the work put in.

      @terranbricklin@terranbricklin5 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.

      @michaelwilliams5506@michaelwilliams55063 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

      @ianprescott7924@ianprescott79243 ай бұрын
  • First of all, your playing in unbelievably beautiful. The guitar comparisons come in second. Fantastic. Thank you,

    @ToddMelanson@ToddMelanson Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @junior10kdutch@junior10kdutch2 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.

      @bloodsports94@bloodsports9419 күн бұрын
  • great vid definitely want more comparisons between more comparable guitars that are just different in price

    @notyou6674@notyou6674 Жыл бұрын
  • Fantastic instruments, absolutely killing skills of the guitarist and huge passion of an owner. What a great fun that was ❤️

    @afromineable@afromineable Жыл бұрын
  • Badass playing. Awesome content. Cheers

    @Igornopolis@Igornopolis11 ай бұрын
  • Watched for the concept but stayed and rewatched for the excellent playing.

    @TheeErnest@TheeErnest5 күн бұрын
  • Great video. The blindfold helps to keeps our ears honest. Personal favorite was his dad's 25/25 guitar. Awesome tone.

    @JaysonTuntland@JaysonTuntland Жыл бұрын
  • 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!

    @Tonedog88@Tonedog88 Жыл бұрын
  • Just to even play like this blindfolded is astounding to me. Really fun video!

    @W.O.P.R@W.O.P.R Жыл бұрын
  • These two are so talented, differently from each other, and probably great fun to hang out with, and grab a drink. Great video all the way

    @niceguitar6144@niceguitar61446 ай бұрын
  • 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!

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

    @TheRealChetManley@TheRealChetManley Жыл бұрын
  • That Yamaha has played more gigs than any other guitar in that shop. Don’t feel bad, they’re stellar working tools

    @Kevin.odonnell@Kevin.odonnell Жыл бұрын
  • Captivating, one of the most enjoyable KZhead videos I've ever seen.

    @hueholleran@hueholleran4 ай бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @brandonacker@brandonacker4 ай бұрын
  • DUDE casually plays the huge jumps in Chopin with no eyes, insane

    @johnlagoss5932@johnlagoss5932 Жыл бұрын
  • 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.

    @joemusicman64@joemusicman64 Жыл бұрын
  • Watching this video as a e-guitar player is a great inspiration from the musical perspective and crazy experience from the price perspective :D

    @dogynator2795@dogynator2795 Жыл бұрын
  • Great vid. Beautiful playing

    @Iusedtobeasweetboy@Iusedtobeasweetboy Жыл бұрын
  • Amazing how much better the expensive guitar sounds in Brandon's comparison.

    @J.C...@J.C... Жыл бұрын
  • Brandon just seems like such a nice guy. It would be great to see him play live once.

    @leascaart@leascaart Жыл бұрын
  • I love how you chose to wear glasses while blind

    @Drenius@Drenius2 күн бұрын
  • This was such a fascinating exercise. Playing blindfolded makes you enjoy the sound of the guitar more.

    @nutsbutdum@nutsbutdum Жыл бұрын
  • 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

    @ethandavis7310@ethandavis7310 Жыл бұрын
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