Carbon Fiber Acoustic Demonstration - Donner’s Rising-G Pro
The allure of carbon-fiber guitars, explains Guitar World Tech Editor Paul Riario, “is simple. They’re easy to maintain because of their rigidity and durability, and they also retain stability because they are generally immune to humidity or temperature changes. What you have is a guitar that remains pretty much consistent in playability.”
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00:07 What's up? Paul here from Guitar World, and today we're gonna be checking out a compact,
00:10 travel-friendly, carbon fiber guitar from Donner that's a real standout.
00:15 The Donner Rising G Pro.
00:17 Let's check it out.
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00:27 Donner's Rising Series is a brand new line of instruments made by Donner using
00:32 innovative materials, including the Rising G guitar and
00:35 the Rising U ukulele and Rising V violin.
00:39 In case you haven't noticed,
00:39 carbon fiber instruments have become increasingly prevalent and popular lately.
00:44 And after spending some time with this Donner Rising G Pro carbon fiber guitar,
00:48 it does possess excellent stability and a comfortable playing field.
00:52 The allure of carbon fiber guitars is simple.
00:55 They're easy to maintain because of their rigidity and durability.
00:58 And they also retain stability because they are generally immune to humidity or
01:03 temperature changes.
01:04 So what you have is a guitar that stays pretty much consistent in playability.
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01:16 What makes the guitar unique is Donner's proprietary A-type bracing that mimics
01:20 the sound of an acoustic guitar.
01:22 The Rising G Pro's sound, when combined with its cutting edge barrel design,
01:26 provide a layered fullness and higher resonance similar to the physical
01:30 properties of a traditional acoustic guitar that are made from tonguewoods.
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01:38 In addition, its sound hole design at the upper bout allows you to hear the guitar
01:42 more clearly.
01:43 Now keep in mind, the guitar does not come with electronics yet, but
01:47 you now have the option to replace a good mic to capture its sound or
01:51 include your choice of electronics for it.
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02:03 Other notable features include a three-piece neck design with an HPL, or
02:08 otherwise known as high pressure laminate fretboard, with rounded frets for
02:12 continued comfort for long playing hours, and
02:15 elixir strings that provide continued tonal life to its sound.
02:19 And of course, having a carbon fiber guitar saves you time and
02:22 money that you don't need to spend on maintenance and adjustments.
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02:28 What's also cool is the guitar comes with a travel-ready gig bag and
02:32 accessories pack that includes a tuner, capo, truss rod adjustment wrench,
02:36 picks, and strap.
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02:42 As a mid-range priced acoustic guitar, the Donner Rising G Pro is a worthy choice
02:46 that's comparable to a lot of other travel-friendly and smaller sized acoustics.
02:51 What's even better, with its surprisingly fuller sound and brighter tone,
02:55 as a compact acoustic, you also get all the benefits of its carbon fiber construction.
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03:04 The Rising G Pro is practically impervious to cracking or
03:07 warping because of temperature and humidity changes,
03:10 making it an ideal guitar to take anywhere with you,
03:13 whether it's cross country or on a plane.
03:15 But if that's not enough, you'll totally dig its lightweight and easy playability.
03:19 Definitely check it out.
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