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How bad are cheap guitars? // I tested 4 affordable models

BeginnerScalesPaul Davids
14:51/2.5M views/Aug 2020
14:51·2.5M views·Aug 2020·Taught by Paul Davids
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What you'll learn

  • How budget acoustic guitars compare in tone and playability
  • The difference between solid top and laminated construction
  • Which affordable guitars offer the best value for beginners

About this lesson

We're testing 4 budget & affordable acoustic guitars. How is the tone, how do they play? Does having a solid top matter? How good are budget guitars in 2020? ▶GUITARS◀ Fender CD-60 V3 Yamaha F310NT Harley Benton HB Custom Line CLD-10S NS Orangewood Rey 0:00 - A quick comparison 1:53 - The 4 contenders & sounds 4:19 - Thoughts on cheaper guitars 4:39 - Playability 5:27 - Setup 7:06 - Tone Test 7:53 - Workmanship, hardware & woods 8:31 - Epic beginner guitar course (http://learnpracticeplay.com) 9:30 - Looks & bling 10:57 - Opinion on tone & conclusion 14:17 - Giving away the guitars MY INTERMEDIATE COURSE: http://nextlevelplaying.com MY BEGINNER GUITAR COURSE: http://learnpracticeplay.com ▶SUPPORT ME ◀ ▶FOLLOW ME◀

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