City Limits Jazz Unplugged Demo - by Tonedr

[coreycothrum]

How loud is this compared to your AT16?



[tonedr]

not as loud, maybe half? Not as much low end - the CLJ is really designed to be played pulled up for sure. Thanks so much for givng this a look....dale.

[TheSignatureK]

That's AWESOME!!!

[tonedr]

thanks for giving your time to check this out....all the best!

dale

[foltaj]

wow sounds amazing. are all hollow-body guitars this versatile? can they all play this well unplugged? if so, i need to get one. i need a warmer tone for my electric and it'd be nice to play unplugged to and be loud enough.

[tonedr]

thanks for taking your time to listen! This is a very special and versatile guitar for sure, and i do think some archtops have a great acoustic quality and voice....in fact that's how some are played - without any pickup. They are a different style of guitar for sure and i think you will enjoying putting a few in your hands!

best,

dale

[EpiphoneLPJrGuitar]

cool!

[tonedr]

thanks for watching - all the best!

dale

[krettere]

Nice video.  Have you tried using bronze strings for acoustic playing?

[tonedr]

no just nickel which are a bit bright for me on this guitar - i would think bronze would be really bright - i like the flats on this guitar. Thanks for watching!

[Jartny]

Hows the neck feel? More like a Gibson LP or what?

[tonedr]

maybe a 59 neck - but not nearly as chunky as a lot of reissue necks i've played. Very comfortable neck - one of my favorite things about the guitar actually - thanks for watching!

dale

[Maxpound]

How does one of these hollow body electrics feel to play? Is it closer to feeling like a electric to play or is it cumbersome to play like an old school acoustic? I really hate playing acoustic because of how big it is but I like the idea of playing unplugged without an amp. I'm still kinda new.

[tonedr]

this guitar feels very comfortable to play and doesn't feel at all like an acoustic guitar. This guitar is a thinline so it is about as think/deep as a LP. All the best with your music,

dale

[Psychosocial246]

What kind of guitar are you playing? its really goodand you are a great player

[tonedr]

it is a Collings City Limits Jazz model - thanks for taking time to watch!

all the best,

dale

[Tilfaldig]

so you are seriously not using any amplification?

[tonedr]

no amplification - this video is just to show the acoustic qualities of this guitar. Hope all is good,

dale

[fridrikur]

Sorry I meant the third. I am confused cause there are more than just one type of d'addario ej21.

[tonedr]

the G string is wound on this set. EJ21 Jazz Light 12-52 is what i am using here. Thanks again,

dale

[fridrikur]

Thanks. I was thinking about using 10-48 with the G string wound, which is ej20. But perhaps 12 is better. Don't want problems with the neck of t he guitar though.

[tonedr]

that would be a bit of a change and might require some adjustment of your neck but i would suspect it would be harmful to your guitar.

[fridrikur]

The guitar sounds really good and your playing is amazing too. Is the 4. string wound on that D'addario set of strings?

[tonedr]

sure appreciate you watching and thanks for the very kind words........you sir are a great player! I enjoyed several of your videos. Thanks for watching,

dale

[PaCobble]

Amazing! Love all those fantastic licks! Jim

[tonedr]

sure appreciate you watching.......all the best!

dale

[BlueJeanBabyQueen777]

WOW! I am stunned! This is amazing thanks!

[tonedr]

thanks for giving this a listen! All the best,

dale

[THECAPITALLETTERGUY]

Hey great job, i love your new thing of just doing guitar it shows yoru true talent but one request if i may have it is some more vids with your son like AC/DC or led zeppelin if you do follow my request then if its not asking too much i would love to see you adn your son cover ten years gone by led zeppelin. Absolutley incredible job and i look foward to seeing more vids.

thanks,

Paul

[tonedr]

hello Paul, great to hear from you! I sure appreciate your requests......we will give that a listen my friend. Hope you are doing good!

dale

[MrBlueEyes123]

Very nice picking, unplugged this Jazz guitar also has a great sound!

- Taco

[tonedr]

hello Taco....hope you are doing well my friend! Thanks or taking time to listen..all the best!

dale

[paulsarcia]

as always.. very good!! :D

[tonedr]

sure appreciate you giving this a look, thanks for the kind words! Hope you are doing great,

dale

[othercousin]

wow. no loss of quality as you work up the neck! I'm no expert on guitars for sure, but that one sure suprised me unplugged. BTW you could score some brownie points for a full cover of that America tune you touched on. ;)

[tonedr]

hello, i really appreciate you giving this a watch and enjoyed reading your feedback......thanks! I've actually been thinking about a video of that tune....appreciate that suggestion! All the best,

dale

[BluegrassForte]

Dale, I think this is my favorite so far! Great demo of uplifting songs! Especially the first two and "Ain't Misbehavin", really got me! :o)

Your friend and fan, Gretsch'n

[tonedr]

i'm really glad you liked it......that means a lot to me!! I hope you are well and getting plenty of pickin time!!

your friend/fan

dale

[BluegrassForte]

I'm still pickin on my guitar, Dale. :o) Going to be traveling again soon. I wanted to get some stuff posted first but it might have to wait.

Gretsch'n

[tonedr]

that is great to hear.....i hope 09 is a great year for your music!

[RMAN923]

Of all the guitars I have seen you play, this one has a special sound to me. Of course I am partial to archtop guitars. This is one of the best I have heard.....Roger

[tonedr]

hello Roger, hey i just watched your "In The Garden" video again......wow smooth and peaceful sir. That was on eof my dad's favorite hymns and sure was great to hear it through your guitar! Thanks for stopping by....your friend,

dale

[HanzP]

Great picking my friend. One feels that you love your guitar.

Sounds great no matter which style!

Greetings

Hansel

[tonedr]

hello Hansel, just checked out your channel great videos! Thanks for giving this a watch!

dale

[HanzP]

Think I'm a-gonna check your channel, too, but it will take some time, by now I just watched a few. I think the young drummer is your son, isn't he? Great talent!

Keep up the good work!

Greetings

Hansel

[tonedr]

he is my son....for now he lets me play with him because i feed him! Thanks for the kind words.

Again, your playing and music is great!

[ThreeChordGuitar]

When you play, that's my favorite of your guitars. Another fine, 5 star video!

[tonedr]

thanks so much......i sure appreciate the kind rating and it is always great to hear from you........take care!

dale

[idahodad1]

The City Limits Jazz Guitar is one special instrument.

[tonedr]

sure appreciate you stopping by......hope you are doing great!

dale

[viniguitarjazz]

wow !! very good playing . congratulaions !!

[tonedr]

thanks so much for checking out the video.....all the best!

dale

[GuiTuber]

Amazing playing, Dale. It almost sounds as good unplugged. The highs are great but the lower strings have that rubberband sound, IMO. Like I've said before, you could make a rubberband on a styrofoam cup sound good.

[tonedr]

hello my friend.......hope you are doing great! I sure appreciate you giving this a watch....

dale

[GuiTuber]

Doing well. So what is your take on the unplugged sound? It seems to lack real projection, but then it only has f-holes, so it is to be expected. Right? The highs are great but the lows are not quite there. -Rob

[tonedr]

the guitar is a thinline archtop so as you might expect the low end is not what a

'normal' depth archtop might be. Is really not designed to be a purely acoustic guitar, hence the floating pickup, but it does have amazing acoustic qualites.

My take is i bought it to be plugged in and played out, the acoustic qualities of the guitar blow me away but it would not be a 'stand alone' without amplification guitar.

thanks again!

[GuiTuber]

I'm with you. Playing it unplugged, it has an incredible sound on it's own above the A. Very clear. It is a beautiful guitar and you make it sing.