What a stupid idea for a guitar. I can't believe they mass-produce something like this. It seems to have terrible sustain and why make it midi? Midi stuff is so sensitive that you need to use big strings and play your notes very true for it to read correctly so not having any frets must make it worse. I want to throw up just thinking about this guitar.
@stuntjumper654 Says the guy who's original "jazz" (if you can call it that) song is nothing more than a lame Santana knockoff. By the way, I don't think your a bad player, but it certainly doesn't feel good to be insulted does it?
@daschwarjazz First off, i did it for school, its a "music in the style of" and i chose santana, so you saying that means i did a good job. and two im not insulting the player, im insulting that god awful guitar.
@kaykastum By no means do I consider myself an expert fretless player. I had just gotten the instrument, and the guys at gearwire thought it would be interesting if I brought it in. Though I'm not the best guitarist in the world, I'm good enough to be sought after for studio work. Maybe you should check out some of my other videos before passing judgment on my skills.
Actually, he is one of the better jazz guitarists I've heard recently. I've seen him play in Chicago a few times. He was also a really nice guy, and answered about a billion questions I had about his gear. I had actually seen this video before I saw him live, and when I asked him about it, he said that he would give me $50 to forget I had ever seen it. He was pretty embarrassed, because he recorded this video only a day after he got the guitar. So give him some slack.
@chicagojazzguitar Finally, someone with something nice to say. Haha. I remember you were at my show at Cotes Du Rhone in Chicago. Did you end up buying the RC Booster and the BB Preamp? If you haven't, I highly recommend it! You also mentioned needing lessons, and unfortunately I've moved to Portland, Maine. I can send you the names of some of my friends that can also help you out in that department. Just let me know.
What this joker fails to realize (or explain) is that when playing a fretless guitar or bass, you're supposed to depress the string upon the normal location of the fretwire on a fretted instrument. At 1:37, you can see fret line guides. This is where you line up your fretting. Not 'between' frets, unless you intend to exploit that ability for a musical reason.
the fret system is actually a compromise in regards to intonation. having no frets allows you (with a good ear) to hit the exact note in places where the fret would be off minutely. this is also why there are multi-scale instruments being made, which have a longer scale on the low strings, and a shorter scale on the high strings. makes intonation more accurate.
Excuse the English but the truth is not my strong soy de Mexico mmmmm saludos a question how much such a guitar, and what is the name given to this beautiful guitar
Decent overall demo but I would rather hear someone who plays a fretless guitar more explain the notes inbetween the imaginary "frets". Depending on which Tuning System one uses determines how many notes exists for the specific player or chance. There are way more than 3. Try Just Intonation as a fundamental basis for understanding Tuning Systems outside of the 12-TET, which most are familiar with, or you could simply go with a 19-TET with a B#, for example.
I agree with you on that one. I find that finger style sounds better (and much warmer) on nylon strings. Typically, I use a fingertip/nail combination with nylon strings, but two days prior to filming this video I broke my nail on my middle finger in an unfortunate bowling accident (bowling is a great way to loose your thumb nail too, by the way). Thanks for watching friend!
@guga380 Actually, the Godin nylons are designed to be played with fingers or pick. I personally don't play any kind of guitar with a pick, but I can see why many would.
One more thing, for those interested, check out videos by Michael "Atonal" Vick. He is even more out of tune that I am, but he gets paid for it. Also, Tim Donahue, Ned Evett, and Erkan Ogur are all awesome too. Enjoy!
Oh yeah, and I've heard two different pronunciations of the word "Godin." One is "Go-din", the other is "Go-dan". I'll have to email Godin about this...Anyway, fretless instruments take a long time to master, and I know it's going to be a while before I get it down, especially when it comes to chords. To everyone, even those that didn't enjoy it, thanks for watching!
Yes, I am well aware of the fact that I'm not exactly 100%...or even 85% in tune for that matter, but I've only had the thing for a little over a month. Haha. Anyway, I'm going to have those "fret markers" removed because they are really no help whatsoever. The trick is to position your finger over where the fret wire would normally be on a regular guitar using the smallest portion of your finger as possible, and then hope for the best.
That would be it if it was fully lined. It's like how they have dots on the side of the neck, but in addition to those, they put little lines on the corner of the neck to indicate where the frets would be. It's very common on basses.
if you wanna real tone of a fretless nylon guitar check this out youtube.com/watch?v=lK3ZesQ4nAo
Led13771 3 months ago
Haha, try playing the violin and see how difficult it is to play a fretless instrument. Guitarists take their frets for granted.
Neuromance27 4 months ago
4:37 second video - twenty seconds of actually hearing what the instrument sounds like.
silkstrings9420 9 months ago
It sounds out of tune because you are supposed to press where the fret would normally be...
tubaeli93 10 months ago
if you played all the time I bet there would be few notes spot on
slmnv5 11 months ago
you are horrible
frylocdub 1 year ago 4
@frylocdub Maybe on the fretless guitar, but you should see me on a fretted one before you make judgments!
daschwarjazz 1 year ago
@daschwarjazz true.. i imagine it is very hard.
frylocdub 1 year ago
nice guitar
SIRONEDRAGON 1 year ago
lol that was the weirdest intro i have ever heard... almost...wait very shity pplayin... but i love this guitar... and the pedal.. but.. my opinion.
CODYSJERNT 1 year ago 2
I would prefer a guitar with frets !
tenayo66 1 year ago
cool new idea
44eelz 1 year ago
What a stupid idea for a guitar. I can't believe they mass-produce something like this. It seems to have terrible sustain and why make it midi? Midi stuff is so sensitive that you need to use big strings and play your notes very true for it to read correctly so not having any frets must make it worse. I want to throw up just thinking about this guitar.
shaundegracia 1 year ago
ass
stuntjumper654 1 year ago
@stuntjumper654 Says the guy who's original "jazz" (if you can call it that) song is nothing more than a lame Santana knockoff. By the way, I don't think your a bad player, but it certainly doesn't feel good to be insulted does it?
daschwarjazz 1 year ago
@daschwarjazz First off, i did it for school, its a "music in the style of" and i chose santana, so you saying that means i did a good job. and two im not insulting the player, im insulting that god awful guitar.
stuntjumper654 1 year ago
Mucho hablas y tocas poco
luisjoze 1 year ago
sounds like crap...what a waste
lallen6789 1 year ago
They should have put a better guitarist...
kaykastum 1 year ago
@kaykastum By no means do I consider myself an expert fretless player. I had just gotten the instrument, and the guys at gearwire thought it would be interesting if I brought it in. Though I'm not the best guitarist in the world, I'm good enough to be sought after for studio work. Maybe you should check out some of my other videos before passing judgment on my skills.
daschwarjazz 1 year ago
That's just straight up AWFUL.
TravuhsWree 2 years ago 3
Yeah, this is just objectively bad.
waketherabble 2 years ago 4
The playing is not quite in tune and the echo has been used to hide this.
HardRockLeadGuitar 2 years ago
"jazz guitarist" haha!
joeylodes 2 years ago 2
Actually, he is one of the better jazz guitarists I've heard recently. I've seen him play in Chicago a few times. He was also a really nice guy, and answered about a billion questions I had about his gear. I had actually seen this video before I saw him live, and when I asked him about it, he said that he would give me $50 to forget I had ever seen it. He was pretty embarrassed, because he recorded this video only a day after he got the guitar. So give him some slack.
chicagojazzguitar 2 years ago
@chicagojazzguitar Finally, someone with something nice to say. Haha. I remember you were at my show at Cotes Du Rhone in Chicago. Did you end up buying the RC Booster and the BB Preamp? If you haven't, I highly recommend it! You also mentioned needing lessons, and unfortunately I've moved to Portland, Maine. I can send you the names of some of my friends that can also help you out in that department. Just let me know.
daschwarjazz 1 year ago
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joeylodes 2 years ago
What this joker fails to realize (or explain) is that when playing a fretless guitar or bass, you're supposed to depress the string upon the normal location of the fretwire on a fretted instrument. At 1:37, you can see fret line guides. This is where you line up your fretting. Not 'between' frets, unless you intend to exploit that ability for a musical reason.
Music4Ever 2 years ago
the fret system is actually a compromise in regards to intonation. having no frets allows you (with a good ear) to hit the exact note in places where the fret would be off minutely. this is also why there are multi-scale instruments being made, which have a longer scale on the low strings, and a shorter scale on the high strings. makes intonation more accurate.
bassist12345 2 years ago
@Music4Ever actually it depends on the type of guidelines. but you're right about this guy being a joker.
rabidcock 2 years ago
Lol, i noticed it at 0:12
karakaraswee 2 years ago
is he playing in 12tet?
mrlaa1 2 years ago
Definitely not 12TET...
ECguitar4 2 years ago 2
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Godin makes bad guitars,
stellar781 2 years ago
Excuse the English but the truth is not my strong soy de Mexico mmmmm saludos a question how much such a guitar, and what is the name given to this beautiful guitar
sdan1024 2 years ago
Hola Sdan...esta guitarra es de marca "Godin" modelo "multiac-fretless" osea, sin trastes.
samroca 2 years ago
Decent overall demo but I would rather hear someone who plays a fretless guitar more explain the notes inbetween the imaginary "frets". Depending on which Tuning System one uses determines how many notes exists for the specific player or chance. There are way more than 3. Try Just Intonation as a fundamental basis for understanding Tuning Systems outside of the 12-TET, which most are familiar with, or you could simply go with a 19-TET with a B#, for example.
VVV
andarcalabar 3 years ago 5
less talk, more play
JKT84 3 years ago 25
please, dont use picks in a nylon guitar...
dont kill the instrument...
guga380 3 years ago 5
I agree with you on that one. I find that finger style sounds better (and much warmer) on nylon strings. Typically, I use a fingertip/nail combination with nylon strings, but two days prior to filming this video I broke my nail on my middle finger in an unfortunate bowling accident (bowling is a great way to loose your thumb nail too, by the way). Thanks for watching friend!
daschwarjazz 3 years ago 9
Yes Its True
Yogaaaaaa 3 years ago
So Spanish classical master guitarists kills their instruments? They don't use a pick but they use their grown out fingernails.
But i do think a electrical fretless nylon-stringer needs more warmth. He should cut down on the treble.
xiz90 3 years ago
@guga380 Actually, the Godin nylons are designed to be played with fingers or pick. I personally don't play any kind of guitar with a pick, but I can see why many would.
Music4Ever 2 years ago
@guga380 @guga380 that's like saying don't put suger in your coffee....you can't taste the pure coffee....IT's a matter of choice....
lallen6789 1 year ago
Mucha guitarra y mucho pedal para vos...
PochoGuitar 3 years ago 2
For those who are interested, check out my fretless guitar videos.
cchhrriissttt 3 years ago
que buena guitarra cuanto esta una godin asi alguien informeme por favor que quiero comprarme una guitarra asi que vales la pena
marcosmsa2 3 years ago
que buena guitarra cuanto esta una godin asi alguien informeme por favor que quiero comprarme una guitarra asi que vales la pena
marcosmsa2 3 years ago
One more thing, for those interested, check out videos by Michael "Atonal" Vick. He is even more out of tune that I am, but he gets paid for it. Also, Tim Donahue, Ned Evett, and Erkan Ogur are all awesome too. Enjoy!
daschwarjazz 3 years ago
Oh yeah, and I've heard two different pronunciations of the word "Godin." One is "Go-din", the other is "Go-dan". I'll have to email Godin about this...Anyway, fretless instruments take a long time to master, and I know it's going to be a while before I get it down, especially when it comes to chords. To everyone, even those that didn't enjoy it, thanks for watching!
daschwarjazz 3 years ago
It's closer to Go-dan, but since they're a Canadian company it might be spelled go-d eh n.
ChrisManuel 3 years ago
Yes, I am well aware of the fact that I'm not exactly 100%...or even 85% in tune for that matter, but I've only had the thing for a little over a month. Haha. Anyway, I'm going to have those "fret markers" removed because they are really no help whatsoever. The trick is to position your finger over where the fret wire would normally be on a regular guitar using the smallest portion of your finger as possible, and then hope for the best.
daschwarjazz 3 years ago
go..din...
squidskunk 3 years ago
is he pronouncing "godin" right? I thought it was always pronounced like good-in? And it doesn't sound like he's used fretless before
JoeAuriun 3 years ago
out of tune.
PHILPANDA 3 years ago 5
LOL
alexgoft 3 years ago
probably hard without frets. it like a watch without the tick marks.
LemonInYourEye 3 years ago
It's semi-lined as I recall. SO he's pretty much just a failure at life.
naakkve10 3 years ago
So they put lines where the frets would be?
LemonInYourEye 3 years ago
That would be it if it was fully lined. It's like how they have dots on the side of the neck, but in addition to those, they put little lines on the corner of the neck to indicate where the frets would be. It's very common on basses.
naakkve10 3 years ago
oh, I see.
LemonInYourEye 3 years ago