G or D Seagull Merlin M4 comparison

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In this video I show you the differences between the Seagull Merlin M4 G model to the standard D model. For more Lessons, Tabs, Backing Tracks, and tons more, head over to my website and sign up- www.banjolemonade.com/join
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@manuelarichter586 2 месяца назад

The G Modell is wonderful and bassy 🎶

@angelalamb8759 3 года назад

I thought getting a merlin dulcimer would help me with other instruments and at 1st I was hesitant but then I found you and everything came together. I went fiddle next which I thought would be a bit harder but im trying out banjo next. You make things simple but not too simple. You are one if the best teachers ive come across. Thank you!!

@faronmclurkin1103 2 года назад

Thanks for posting this. Super helpful for me as I look to buy my first.

@DrewKane 5 лет назад

Thanks for this video.

@davidbrock4104 5 лет назад

Good video. I've had the D model Merlin for awhile, getting ready to buy the G. Thanks for the comparison

@BanjoLemonade 5 лет назад

Hey David, that’s great! If you’ll use my amazon link in the description to go there they’ll give me a few cents. Won’t cost you anything. Have a great day!

@danmilner5875 3 года назад

i have a D merlin.. playing for a few months.. did the conversion to G model.. dont like it.. the D has a much brighter tone and I found easyer to play.. time to put it back..

@alankingwell 3 года назад

Great video , very useful 👍👍

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

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@INDYOSKARS 3 года назад

@2:38 Ah I thought you were going to do "When the saints go marching in" such a simple and nice little tune.

@williamlee6358 3 года назад

Thank you

@DesAntilles Год назад

Much appreciated! Enlightening !

@BanjoLemonade Год назад

Glad it was helpful!

@dennisjohnson2519 5 лет назад

Thank you nice one

@FUGLY-RUGLY 3 года назад

that is an awesome sweater

@loriejo67 Год назад

I know. Mandy always wears the coolest clothes.

@deeman524 4 года назад

I dumped the dulcimer for the ukulele, but I also miss that cross between a Mandolin and Banjo sound, and those old church tunes sound really great on dulcimers and merlins

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

Go get another dulcimer, lol. Yeah I agree those hymns sound great on both.

@zanvolcano 4 года назад

Merçi 👏

@TheBarenyamusic 5 лет назад

Hey, I am from India & i am an independent music artist. Your Merlin videos are really informative.. I have a question to you.. does both the G & the D ones have same strings sets if I want to purchase it separately from Amazon? I have got a new G model Merlin & one of the G string is broken. Can you please let me know or can you respond with the Amazon link for the string sets for G model which should i order? Thanks a lot in advance.. :)

@BanjoLemonade 5 лет назад

You need a .47, .34, .23, and a .10 for the G model. The D model is much smaller gauge strings. You have to buy them separate, there is no set unfortunately. I don’t know if amazon has them.

@jrkreiser 2 года назад

Hi there! I just bought a D Merlin, and am concerned when I hear that it can’t be played with other stringed instruments as easy! (Like guitar and mandolin!) I can still return it and get a G... wondering what to do!!

@deanwolfechannel 4 года назад

Both have nice tone, the D model is more appealing initially

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! I love them both.

@claudiaaube864 4 года назад

Hi, thank you for this video. Can you tell me where to buy the number stickers that are on the neck or your G Merlin?

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

Hey Claudia, I believe that outside the US and Canada the “G” model does not come with the fret numbers. It’s actually not a sticker, it’s painted on. You can try amazon, I have links in the description.

@robertnat4642 2 года назад

Can you string the spruce model with the G strings

@merlinlane 3 года назад

You wont believe me when I say that my name is Merlin?

@michaelweiss6163 3 года назад

What is the proper tuning for a " Merlin Natural Mahogany SG" ( that is what it says on the label in the sound hole) with the low string wound and the other 3 strings steel. The Merlin is over 10 years old. D or G.

@BanjoLemonade 3 года назад

DADD

@reubendunn4463 2 года назад

What type of pick are you using please?

@ellenreimer3915 Год назад

What’s the best case for these instruments I just got my first one this weekend dad and love it

@BanjoLemonade Год назад

Hmm good question. I don’t have a case for any of mine, but I bet there’s something on amazon. I have over 130 lessons on it and a beginner course at my website also. Have fun!

@kurtzembower9297 Год назад

Your awesomeness ❤

@loriejo67 Год назад

Thank you for this video, it's extremely helpful... I do have a question. If I have a Merlin and it's tune GDG, am I able to play DAD tablature and is there anything I need to know about that?

@BanjoLemonade Год назад

Yes you can play that tablature. You are just now in the key of G instead of D. Have fun!

@-jank-willson Год назад

@@BanjoLemonade Is the 'G' version of the merlin the same thing as a baritone or bass version of the regular merlin?

@joeydutra 4 года назад

The spruce dulcimer, DAD tuning. The strings that are together or "in unisen" are both d? So its esentially 3 different octaves of d?

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

2 of d. Those 2 bottom strings are both tuned to the high d and the top string to the low d.

@joeydutra 4 года назад

@@BanjoLemonade thank you

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

Your welcome

@TegsPal 5 лет назад

Is a left handed Merlin available that could be played right handed so it would then be the same as a mountain dulcimer? Other than maybe cost is there any advantage of a Merlin over a dulcimer? Thanks ☺

@BanjoLemonade 5 лет назад

Hey Andrew! Here’s a lefty Merlin - amzn.to/2TaZSkW. Exact same price. The advantage/disadvantage you look at it either way, is that a Merlin is played upright like a guitar or banjo. There is definitely a difference in strumming and chording on a lap dulcimer. I love them both though so for each of their uniqueness. I hope you get one! Let me know and I’ll be happy to help you get started with vids or helps. -Mandy

@binarymilton 3 года назад

I've been wondering if there's any difference in construction between the two. Obviously they are made from different types of wood. But apart from that, as you say, the main difference is the string width, so presumably the notches in nut and bridge are wider on the G model. Is that it? They appear to be the same size, same neck width and neck radius etc.

@BanjoLemonade 3 года назад

yep you got it, only difference besides top wood is nut and bridge notches.

@acterene1 Год назад

Hey again! I have a Dadd model. Is the Gdgg a better model to sing with especially uf you are playing with other 'G' instruments? I take it you may have to transpose your playing if you are using a Dadd model?

@BanjoLemonade Год назад

you can play your d model in g by tuning DGD instead of DAD if you like, chords are different, or if you like the lower tuning (thicker strings) go for the g model.

@acterene1 Год назад

@@BanjoLemonade good to know. Thanks!

@Kiki-rc5ly Месяц назад

I’m looking at a Merlin Seagull M4, mahogany shop. I don’t know which model it is though. Are the Merlin dulcimers only D or G? Can it be played with guitars in the Key of F? The one I’m looking at: The face is mahogany up to the feet board. The fret board is blonde and the entire back is blonde. It’s so easy to play but I want to be able to play with a guitar group or an accordion group. Both play frequently in the key of F. Please advise me . And God Bless. Kiki

@BanjoLemonade Месяц назад

They no longer sell the G model - but you can just put thicker strings on it and tune it to G (that’s all they did with it). With the thinner strings like on the D - you couldn’t tune up to F, but with the thicker strings on the G you can just easily tune down to F. So I’d just get it (doesn’t matter what model it is) and put the thicker guage strings on it, and tune it to F.

@c_farther5208 5 лет назад

I think this is a great video. So suffice to say, you can only play in the key of D on a D dulcimer, right? p.s. I love the G.

@BanjoLemonade 5 лет назад

Hey, thanks. Ah no, you can play in other keys. Here is a page to help some. Sorry, tough to explain. ask.metafilter.com/6444/Music-Just-what-exactly-is-key

@nicot9305 4 года назад

@@BanjoLemonade Wow! That's some in-depth explanation! Thanks; I'm sure I'll get around to reading it all!

@PracticaProphetica 2 месяца назад

You can play in A, and E minor (but you can't do a C chord, as you only have the C# fret). If you need to play in C, just tune the D Merlin down a step to C. That will also give (somewhat) access to playing in G (although one note in the scale is "modal") due to the diatonically spaced frets.

@terrenceoday9493 Год назад

So...is the DADD tuning only available in Spruce and the GDG only available in Mahogany? I love the look of Mahogany, but want the DADD tuning.

@PracticaProphetica 2 месяца назад

I have a D Merlin in Mahogany. I bought it used. I think you could just restring a G instrument with lighter strings to turn it into a D. It requires a new saddle for $10.

@graemecoetzer397 5 лет назад

How do you play an Am chord on the G tuning Merlin

@BanjoLemonade 5 лет назад

Try 212.

@Struggle.Snuggles 4 года назад

So can you just change the strings to go from DAD to GDG?

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

Not necessarily. If you tuned your D model down to GDG it would be too floppy. That’s why they make 2 models (saddle slots are larger on the G for the larger gauge strings).

@omardominguez1534 4 года назад

Which one Is Easier to learn to play from Zero, Dulcimer or ukulele, thanks

@omardominguez1534 4 года назад

@@BanjoLemonade i was talking about the seagull Merlin, or M4

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

Oh my, I’m sorry I thought this was a different video!! Ok well each are the same really. The only difference is the G has thicker strings. With the D being thinner strings it is easier to press down the strings, so I’d say the D because of that reason.

@acterene1 3 года назад

Are all Mahogany modrls G. I have ine I was told was a D. Having a bit of trouble tuning it.

@BanjoLemonade 3 года назад

No they aren’t. You can get either in the D model. Tuned to the same as a dulcimer - DADD.

@mcdradus 5 лет назад

sweet, where can I get your tabs?

@BanjoLemonade 5 лет назад

Hey Mcdradus, I have them all on patreon for $5 a month. Right now I have 9 Merlin tabs but I add to it weekly. Link above in the description.

@jameswoodard4304 9 месяцев назад

I'm totally new to stringed instruments, especially dulcimer-types. Apparently the doubled strings of the G Merlin are an octave apart. Is this true for the D version as well? I couldn't tell. Before I realized this, I though the doubled strings were always tuned exactly the same.

@BanjoLemonade 9 месяцев назад

Actually no, the D model is just a double melody string and not an octave string. So the G is definitely unique in that aspect and has a neat sound.

@jameswoodard4304 9 месяцев назад

@@BanjoLemonade , Thanks

@Phoenix_On_Fire 5 месяцев назад

I tune up and down on my cigarette box guitar all the time. You can just do the same on the spruce merlin? Just tune it down?

@BanjoLemonade 5 месяцев назад

I’d put thicker strings on to be in G. Kinda far to tune. The D strings are really thin. Have fun.

@jacobcoates3942 5 лет назад

Would you not be able to just tune the D Merlin into alternate tunings like g?

@BanjoLemonade 5 лет назад

Sure you can do alternate tunings. But, if you want the “G” model deep warm sound, you’d need much fatter strings like those that come on the G.

@jacobcoates3942 5 лет назад

BanjoLemonade thanks!

@bgabriel6532 4 года назад

I actually just emailed them about this (well it was about getting a G M4 without numbered frets) and this was their answer "you can convert a Merlin D to a Merlin G by switching the saddle. The Merlin G saddle is available at : godinguitars.com/product/tusq-dulcimer-g-saddle You'll also have to use a heavier string gauge : 0.047 wound 0.033 wound 0.010 plain 0.023 wound"

@sdaweqwaf 4 года назад

guys do you have the EQ model ?its electric , i dont see any video in anyway using it on amplifier

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

I don’t have those models.

@fernandoeduardobarrerascor883 2 года назад

Como se afina un Merlin???

@1121gypsy 4 года назад

Where can I get more strings for the G model? Mine broke 😭

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

I custom order mine because Seagull doesn’t make a set. Just get a .10 .23 .34 and .47. I get mine through Strings and Beyond.

@1121gypsy 4 года назад

BanjoLemonade ok thank you. Which one is the Low G? That’s the only one I broke. Also is it close to a tenor guitar string? I could just use one?

@chasebutler2665 4 года назад

Could you tune either to the key of C?

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

Tune the D model to CGC yes.

@GarnettM 5 лет назад

Those are different , Hey Mandy I subbed you on my other channel it`s more for in the summer and my changes coming .

@BanjoLemonade 5 лет назад

Hey Garnett, ok great!

@GarnettM 5 лет назад

@@BanjoLemonade Thanks again I figured a different way to climb the fret board playing Amazing Grace just have to hone the high end some coming though.

@BanjoLemonade 5 лет назад

Sounds cool. Let me know when you put it up.

@GarnettM 5 лет назад

@@BanjoLemonade You bet

@17ScoRo 4 года назад

So, are you unable to put the wound strings on the D model? Will the neck not support the tension?

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

You can put thick strings on either, just need a new saddle for the proper slot sizes.

@17ScoRo 4 года назад

@@BanjoLemonade Thank you!

@wemersoncruz4813 4 года назад

What is the scale size of this instrument ???

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

Scale length is 20.75”

@jamesbk9831 3 года назад

Where does one buy strings for the g?

@BanjoLemonade 3 года назад

Seagull doesn’t make them unfortunately, you gotta single order them, just be sure to get ball end strings.

@jamesbk9831 3 года назад

@@BanjoLemonade Thank you for the info. I wasn't getting far with Google.

@jamesharper-wv7jh Год назад

congratulations, you have just transformed a dulcimer into a small guitar

@BanjoLemonade Год назад

well I didn’t do it, but yeah it strums kinda like a guitar.

@shanbentz649 4 года назад

So, if I got a G, could I just install different strings and turn it into a D?

@BanjoLemonade 4 года назад

You could try, but I wouldn’t recommend it because of the nut and bridge spaces would be huge for the tiny D model strings.

@bgabriel6532 4 года назад

@AJHart-eg1ys Год назад

I guess I'm just thinking that a sound comparison doesn't really mean much when the instruments use different woods and are tuned differently.

@BanjoLemonade Год назад

The sound comparison is meant for people who are wondering what the difference between the 2 models is. I get a lot of questions about why a person might want one over the other. Thanks!

@AJHart-eg1ys Год назад

@@BanjoLemonade To be honest, this was the first time I'd ever seen anyone tune them differently. I watched a lot of vids when these first came out (of course, you can't get one for really any cheaper than the new price, darn it), and it was just put forth that the only difference between the two was the wood used on the top. And if that's the case, it's likely just human tendency to want any comparisons to be done on the same model of instrument. Take care!

@BanjoLemonade Год назад

@@AJHart-eg1ys only difference is the wood. You can string them up either way without issue. You’d be surprised at the volume of those little things. The thicker strings on the G model don’t slide around as much on the frets and if you play anything else the G will feel more natural to you.

@AJHart-eg1ys Год назад

@@BanjoLemonade Oh, I played around with them quite a bit when they were released. I was drawn by how it's tough to play a bad chord, but unless I can get one for a steal I'll likely stick with ukulele and maybe guitar. Take care.

@kilawattkidd 3 года назад

These videos inspire me!😊 I'm tempted to buy a 6 string acoustic guitar but tune it DADGDG🎼🎶🎵! Best of both worlds! Has anybody attempted/done this?

@albertoloaiza4070 5 лет назад

What would happen if I put G strings in a D model?

@barryjonkers2706 5 лет назад

That works it are the same instruments only different strings. I have bronze wound E-A-D string with a high E string of a set guitarstrings on it and tuned: G-D-g-G. The unwound string is the one with no capital spelled above.

@BanjoLemonade 5 лет назад

Well I bet you’d need to file the bridge and nut quite a bit to accommodate the thicker strings, but then after that you probably wouldn’t want to put the thinner strings on it and go back.

@albertoloaiza4070 5 лет назад

Talking seriously, in your experience which one is the best.

@barryjonkers2706 5 лет назад

@@BanjoLemonade Good point! Mine came with 3 nickel wound strings, it was a B-stock model I guess a last year model orso cause the new ones then for sale were stringed like the D-Dulcimers.

@barryjonkers2706 5 лет назад

@@albertoloaiza4070 That is personal taste, a G-dulcimer sounds more like a guitar while a D-dulcimer is more banjo region soundwise imho. I think D-dulcimers are better with a slide if you wanna go cigarboxstyle on them. ;-) And for behind the nut bending (telecasterstyle) cause that is only possible with 1 string on a G-dulcimer.

@tedstabe295 Год назад

Can’t you just change the “D” Merlin to the “G” Merlin and vice versa . I bought a “D” Merlin not knowing there was a difference thinking I could just change the strings to match key of “G”

@BanjoLemonade Год назад

If you’d like it to be a G then yes just put thicker string gauges on it. But your slots might get wallowed out when doing so.

@andyg.8971 3 года назад

You don't have to buy 2 instruments? Referring to a standard 6 string guitar 1st E. High string 2nd B 3rd G 4th D 5th A 6th E low string the following set up applies. D tuning - DAD uses :- 2 x 1st string "e" down turned to "d" 1 x 2nd string "a" tuned to "a" 1 x 4th string "d" tuned to "d" A high G tuning DGD uses :- 2 x 1st string "e" down tuned to "d" 1 x 3rd string "g" tuned to "g" 1 x 4th string "d" tuned to "d" Therefore If you wish to change from D tuning to G tuning or vice versa just the middle string ( A or G) And for a lower D tuning :- 1 x 1st string "e" tuned down to "d" 1 x 4th string "d" tuned to "d" 1 x 5th string "a" tuned down to "g" 1x 6th string "e tuned down to" d" Which is all very similar to tunings used on 3 string cigar box guitars.

@BanjoLemonade 3 года назад

The D model uses - .12 .12 .14 .22 (like a dulcimer), the G model uses - .10 .23 .34 .47. If you’d like to do that you can but the bridge slots are not wide enough on a D model to use the heavier guage strings that the G model uses. Also the G model uses 2 different gauges for the double melody.

@andyg.8971 3 года назад

@@BanjoLemonade Well pointed out I've been adding more.... Took a brew break.... I have just purchased a merlin in d, I've been toying with cigar boxes a while and that's all I normally do but the merlin will probably just stay in d.