McPherson MG-4.5 Stripped Macassar Ebony & Rosewood "GUITAR REVIEW" =)

[MegaVikkkk]

MACASSAR is the best sustain tonewood all time,

[DiamondUrine]

Very transparent pickup. Only slightly thinner or more trebley. Only a slight difference.

[DiamondUrine]

That pickup is amazingly transparent... didnt really notice the switches...

[rubendemo]

@dejablueguitar are you playing in an open tuning or what kind of tuning?

by the way beautiful song

[meangreen4321]

Oh, and what tuning are you playing?  I'm assuming Drop-D...

[meangreen4321]

Who are your inspirations for musical style? I love your playing.

[AcousyJoe]

Your songs are awesome man. Do you have a cd out?

[dejablueguitar]

@AcousyJoe Ya sort of - LOL I am think I'm going to get them on iTunes or something... just havent looked into the details to see what it takes yet... Which one did you like most? -Phil

[AcousyJoe]

@dejablueguitar Your instrumentals are pretty nice. I wanna continue learnin fingerstyle, but it's not easy gettin that finger control.

[Chibiharlz101]

What was the first song you played??? Where can I buy tabs/find them on the internet?? Also, you are amazing!

[dejablueguitar]

@Chibiharlz101 I havent posted just a video of that song yet... its one I wrote called "LeAnna's Waltz" - I will be posting it sometime in the near future =) So SUB and you'll catch it then, I'll probably do a "how to" on it as well cause I have had a lot of comments asking about it!

THANKS!

-Phil

[dejablueguitar]

@Chibiharlz101 Haven't ever done tabs for them... I'm getting a MIDI guitar set up so I can get it all transcribed out... First song was called "LeAnna's Waltz" - Im thinking of doing that one as a video of its own =)

[flatpikinguitar]

What kind of pickup is in the McPherson. I want that in my guitar. Also how does it handle hard playing.

[dejablueguitar]

@flatpikinguitar It is a LR BAGGS RTS 2 with remote vol control - ITS A GREAT PICKUP in the McP's - you should ALSO check out the MiniFlex Mic system Model 4 - WOW! I am considering upgrading to one of those in my McP =)

[flatpikinguitar]

@dejablueguitar yes it is. and so is the miniflex line. i havent heard the model 4 yet but plan to as soon as i find someone that has one. how does the baggs work for heavy flatpicking like bluegrass lead style?

[iloveumyra]

i aspire to play as well as you

[flatpikinguitar]

i like the first peice you did. very soothing. nice guitar as well

[dejablueguitar]

@flatpikinguitar THANKS! I'll try to get it posted as a song all by itself so more people can enjoy it that way without all the "guitar" stuff =)

[Fatambrogin]

A real badass guitar you've got there :D Hope to own one REAL soon :-)

Are those fingerstyle pieces your own??? o.O

[dejablueguitar]

@Fatambrogin Yep... they ARE find guitars! LOVE LOVE LOVE EM!!! - I own 2 now... and yes those tunes are ORIGINALS - I plan to post them individually so stay tuned! =P

[thekidsarehungry]

hopefully one day I can afford this!

[lando885]

I prefer the Batson sound more. I didn't think I would, it seems to have a fuller sound. Do you have a mike near the bass in the face port on the Batson? I still think I would buy a McPherson, but I do think in this video that the Batson wins.

[dejablueguitar]

@lando885 when you DO... you will NEVER REGRET IT! I PROMISE! =D

[Destructos]

I think the pickup sound on the McPherson is superior.

[Fichtezxc]

Trace Bundy turned me onto these guitars. Thanks for this demo. Wish I had an extra 5 grand laying around haha.

[dejablueguitar]

GLAD you liked it... you can pick up a used one on eBay for about 3-4K... but still ... it IS a lot of money!

[Fichtezxc]

Oh man, that's slightly more affordable haha. I still don't deserve one yet however.

[duh384]

I like the McPherson MG-4.5 it sounds more open and crisp. I sat down and listed to them back to back and I would have to say the the bass in the face may be nice for the player but what about the audience? The Batson sounded kinda muffled.

so there.

[dejablueguitar]

VERY ASTUTE OBSERVATION MY FRIEND! =P I had to ask that myself... cause playin guitar is NOT just for me... when I perform, I'd RATHER the best sound go to the LISTENER!

[Han414]

so which one do you like better??

the Batson or Mcpherson?? :D

[dejablueguitar]

well... which sound do you like better... =D

[Han414]

@dejablueguitar

c'mon!! u gotta have a favorite~

its hard to tell over the recording..

i think mcpherson sounded better but then it could be double mic..

tell me your opinion coz im thinking to get one

[LoriGWenke]

Nice sound, nice playing.

[dejablueguitar]

THANK YOU! and DITTOS!

[foxyboy2122]

Phil,

how is the playability?

[dejablueguitar]

BEST I'VE EVER PLAYED!

Fast, responsive, the guitar itself is quite heavy being made of Ebony... it's got a very SMOOTH ROUND TONE... the Ebony/Rosewood combo is mellow and natural. Can be calm n quiet or made to ROAR!

2 word description = EXTREMELY BALANCED

The fit and finish is something akin to a FINE GERMAN MACHINE... Attn to detail is AMAZING on these McPhersons... recently bought ANOTHER one too... I think you'd have to pay in excess of 12-15K to find anything better!

I'm Looking =)

[duh384]

Yeash great.

If your up here in my neck of the woods stop in and have a cup of joe and play some LIVE.

Its been awhile.

[dejablueguitar]

YEAH10 =) WILL DO!

[filavadrit]

very great fingerstyle,5str

beautiful guitar

[dejablueguitar]

THX! =D

[TrueBlueStudio]

Yay, Its me, first again. I LOVE THAT GUITAR! Gona get me one someday. =)