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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00:00What's up?
00:07Paul here from Guitar World and today we're going to be checking out a compact, travel-friendly
00:11carbon fiber guitar from Donner that's a real standout.
00:15The Donner Rising G Pro.
00:17Let's check it out.
00:27Donner's Rising Series is a brand new line of instruments made by Donner using innovative
00:32materials, including the Rising G guitar and their Rising U ukulele and Rising V violin.
00:38In case you haven't noticed, carbon fiber instruments have become increasingly prevalent
00:42and popular lately.
00:44Now, after spending some time with this Donner Rising G Pro carbon fiber guitar, it does
00:49possess excellent stability and a comfortable playing field.
00:52The allure of carbon fiber guitars is simple, they're easy to maintain because of their
00:56rigidity and durability, and they also retain stability because they are generally immune
01:02to humidity or temperature changes.
01:04So what you have is a guitar that stays pretty much consistent in playability.
01:16What makes the guitar unique is Donner's proprietary A-type bracing that mimics the sound of an
01:21acoustic guitar.
01:22The Rising G Pro's sound when combined with its cutting-edge barrel design provide a layered
01:27fullness and higher resonance similar to the physical properties of a traditional acoustic
01:32guitar that are made from tonewoods.
01:38In addition, its sound hole design at the upper bout allows you to hear the guitar more
01:42clearly.
01:43Now keep in mind, the guitar does not come with electronics yet, but you now have the
01:48options to replace a good mic to capture its sound, or include your choice of electronics
01:52for it.
02:04Other notable features include a three-piece neck design with an HPL, or otherwise known
02:09as high-pressure laminate fretboard, with rounded frets for continued comfort for long
02:14playing hours, and elixir strings that provide continued tonal life to its sound.
02:19And of course, having a carbon fiber guitar saves you time and money that you don't need
02:23to spend on maintenance and adjustments.
02:28What's also cool is the guitar comes with a travel-ready gig bag and accessories pack
02:33that includes a tuner, capo, truss rod adjustment wrench, picks, and strap.
02:42As a mid-range-priced acoustic guitar, the Donner Rising G Pro is a worthy choice that's
02:46comparable to a lot of other travel-friendly and smaller-sized acoustics.
02:51What's even better, with its surprisingly fuller sound and brighter tone as a compact
02:55acoustic, you also get all the benefits of its carbon fiber construction.
03:04The Rising G Pro is practically impervious to cracking or warping because of temperature
03:08and humidity changes, making it an ideal guitar to take anywhere with you, whether it's cross-country
03:14or on a plane.
03:15But if that's not enough, you'll totally dig its lightweight and easy playability.
03:19Definitely check it out.