Can't imgine how good RC voice is afer 30 years, I have an early version of RC 11 years before, totally better now. More board, detailed, like good wisky.
hi steve, nice cover! sitting here with a 2013 J35 as well which I bought yesterday. I must say that I love this guitar. It sounds reaaally good, much better than any J45 I played. I recently sold my D18 and thought I never will find a guitar like this again..well here it is!!! great song!
I appreciate the flawless production of the Eagles and Glenn Frey. But sometimes a dude singing in the kitchen brings the real meaning to joy. Keep strumming and feeling the music brother.
Nice playing and it seems too have quite a bit of volume to it. Ive definitely heard some cedar topped guitars that i thought were even a bit louder than sitka..
I just bought a Guild Gad 50Amb and it's a stunner! Bought it used on Reverb, no tweed case unfortunately which sucks. But the Eastman E2D is is also damn good
I find the neck really comfortable on the Frontier. The Excellente has a more "fuller" or "deeper" sound. The Frontier is really clear and balanced. I think either guitar is a good choice, though. Good luck with it!
@@stevebernard221 but if you had to choose one! I think I’m liking the sound of the excellente more, but I can get a frontier for around 700 and the excellente is going to be $300 more. I’m wondering if the sound difference is worth the extra $300?
@BenjaminAHarper My first choice was the Excellente. It's deep, lush sounding, and has all the right specs. A question....what is your current go to guitar?
@@stevebernard221 well I just have a Yamaha that I don’t love. Trying to sell it and get one if these! I mostly play electric, but I think that’s just bc I don’t dig my acoustic
Just bought one it should arrive next week sometime hopefully by thursday as its a holiday weekend in canada Canada Day July 1. Really like the way it sounds here
That’s precisely what I should have bought, instead of the FS5, Steve! Thanks for posting this, brother man, and yes, I have noticed the new lick you have recently been playing 👏🏻
Randy, it's a beast....too bad the noisy fan is in the background, kills the audio, but it is certainly what I expected from the L-SERIES. It's the top for Yamaha, and for good reason.
Had some catching up to do on your channel, Steve. I’ve been traveling a bit much lately and didn’t realize I’d missed so many uploads. You’re quite a good picker. Well done, brother man 👍🏻
Hey Randy, check out a buddy of mine here. And so you know, I started learning to cross pick and open myself up to bluegrass and fiddle tunes from him. He is also from Newfoundland, but lived in Nashville for many years prior to coming back here. He has played the Opry several times, and played with several unbelievable musicians. Anyway, check out his version below. I can play a little like him and his version is the one I aspire to play the most....I will get there at some point 😂. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xh0ds5wNTlI.htmlsi=KvLZltfQ6mn327KC
The main differences are: 1. quilted sapele back and sides (looks nice, maybe a little more expensive); 2. Truetone gloss finish (very similar to Bourgeois finish - or the same as Bourgeois finish); 3. Perhaps the main difference is that it has a torified top (baked) I will eventually post a comparison video between the E1D and the Special. For me...I prefer a gloss, polished finish...I also feel the finish is like an eq of sorts....tones down some of the harshness you can get from the trebles. Maybe...maybe not, but just something I tend to hear when comparing satin vs gloss finishes. Also, baking the top will change the tone a bit as well. Differences are not super dramatic but are noticeable. Both versions are good, and really comes down to what you like.
Well this is not easy! To be honest, you can't go wrong with either. If you want deep lush tone then go with the Excellente. If you want volume and punch then Frontier. But the choice is yours! Only real recommendation I have is play it before you buy it. I have played some new ones where they are not that great, and the quality control is less than what it was when they were first released. I wouldn't take the chance on ordering hoping for the best.
Yes I am....I believe it's good guitar for the money, and can compete very well with other brands. It should be a great guitar after a few years of play!
@fronthorse not many cons for me: 1. No hard she'll case (gig bag is not my preferred) 2. Set up with light strings (I use Mediums) Pros: price, quality, sound, handmade, loud, list goes on and on!
