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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00:02 What's up, Paul here from Guitar World,
00:08 and today we're gonna be checking out
00:09 a compact, travel-friendly, carbon fiber guitar
00:12 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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00:23 Donner's Rising Series is a brand new line of instruments
00:29 made by Donner using innovative materials,
00:33 including the Rising G guitar,
00:35 and their Rising U ukulele, and Rising V violin.
00:38 In case you haven't noticed,
00:39 carbon fiber instruments have become
00:41 increasingly prevalent and popular lately.
00:44 Now, after spending some time with this Donner
00:46 Rising G Pro carbon fiber guitar,
00:48 it does possess excellent stability
00:50 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
00:57 and durability, and they also retain stability
00:59 because they are generally immune
01:01 to humidity or temperature changes.
01:04 So what you have is a guitar that stays
01:06 pretty much consistent in playability.
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01:11 What makes the guitar unique is Donner's
01:18 proprietary A-type bracing that mimics
01:20 the sound of an acoustic guitar.
01:22 The Rising G Pro's sound, when combined
01:24 with its cutting-edge barrel design,
01:26 provide a layered fullness and higher resonance
01:29 similar to the physical properties
01:30 of a traditional acoustic guitar
01:32 that are made from tonguewoods.
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01:37 In addition, its sound hole design at the upper bout
01:41 allows you to hear the guitar more clearly.
01:43 Now, keep in mind, the guitar does not come
01:45 with electronics yet, but you now have the option
01:48 to replace a good mic to capture its sound
01:51 or include your choice of electronics for it.
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01:59 Other notable features include a three-piece neck design
02:06 with an HPL, or otherwise known as
02:09 high-pressure laminate fretboard,
02:11 with rounded frets for continued comfort,
02:13 for long playing hours, and elixir strings
02:16 that provide continued tonal life to its sound.
02:18 And of course, having a carbon fiber guitar
02:21 saves you time and money that you don't need
02:23 to spend on maintenance and adjustments.
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02:27 What's also cool is the guitar comes
02:29 with a travel-ready gig bag and accessories pack
02:32 that includes a tuner, capo, truss rod adjustment wrench,
02:36 picks, and strap.
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02:40 As a mid-range priced acoustic guitar,
02:43 the Donner Risin' G Pro is a worthy choice
02:46 that's comparable to a lot of other travel-friendly
02:49 and smaller-sized acoustics.
02:51 What's even better, with its surprisingly fuller sound
02:53 and brighter tone, as a compact acoustic,
02:56 you also get all the benefits
02:58 of its carbon fiber construction.
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03:02 The Risin' G Pro is practically impervious
03:06 to cracking or warping because of temperature
03:08 and humidity changes, making it an ideal guitar
03:11 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
03:17 its lightweight and easy playability.
03:19 Definitely check it out.
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