Viloteau does milk it for everything he can, but many other guitarists can't pull that much "tone" out of a Smallman. Volume for sure, but not tone IMO. (One of my guitar professors would kill me if he knew I was writing this)
Its because he is playing a Smallman. Smallman's developments in bracing and use of ultra thin wood around the bridge produce a very large sound, which is an achievement for sure. However, I think that the extra volume comes at the expense of a characteristic sound. Its a trade off that I do not think is worth it, but many guitarists who perform in big concert halls have been buying guitars with the same bracing/innovation.
I regret my criticism of the guitar ,it actually sounds very powerful and beautiful in the hands of Viloteau ,but that is a testament to his artistry. Extremely beautiful playing ,could use a touch more fire at times but otherwise very well played.
@BLR1GBattlemaster
I don't think so. He is sloppy and his tone is harsh and he rushes through it.
rocketail 1 month ago
Beautifully played. His guitar has a clean, pure and sweet sound to my ears.
Michajeru 4 months ago
VERY beautiful playing. Very expressive, very tender, very musical. This man has my deep respect as an artist at the classical guitar. KUDOS
cjdumais 5 months ago
Once youve seen Yamashita's performance, nothing compares.
BLR1GBattlemaster 8 months ago
nerd at the guitar...
miashred 8 months ago
@poupee58
Viloteau does milk it for everything he can, but many other guitarists can't pull that much "tone" out of a Smallman. Volume for sure, but not tone IMO. (One of my guitar professors would kill me if he knew I was writing this)
mike89man89 11 months ago
@poupee58
Its because he is playing a Smallman. Smallman's developments in bracing and use of ultra thin wood around the bridge produce a very large sound, which is an achievement for sure. However, I think that the extra volume comes at the expense of a characteristic sound. Its a trade off that I do not think is worth it, but many guitarists who perform in big concert halls have been buying guitars with the same bracing/innovation.
mike89man89 11 months ago
This sounds too sweet. It doesn't sound DIABOLICAL
betterdayz2011 11 months ago
Greatt......wonderful.!!
Liantotjahjoputro 1 year ago
I regret my criticism of the guitar ,it actually sounds very powerful and beautiful in the hands of Viloteau ,but that is a testament to his artistry. Extremely beautiful playing ,could use a touch more fire at times but otherwise very well played.
poupee58 1 year ago