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? Paul here from Guitar World and today we're going to be checking out a compact,
00:10travel-friendly carbon fiber guitar from Donner that's a real standout,
00:14the Donner Rising G Pro. Let's check it out.
00:18Donner's Rising series is a brand new line of instruments made by Donner using innovative
00:32materials including the Rising G guitar and the Rising U ukulele and Rising V violin. In case you
00:39haven't noticed, carbon fiber instruments have become increasingly prevalent and popular lately.
00:43And after spending some time with this Donner Rising G Pro carbon fiber guitar, it does possess
00:49excellent stability and a comfortable playing field. The Allure of carbon fiber guitars is simple,
00:54easy to maintain because of their rigidity and durability and they also retain stability because
01:00they are generally immune to humidity or temperature changes. So what you have
01:05is a guitar that stays pretty much consistent in playability.
01:13What makes the guitar unique is Donner's proprietary A-type bracing that mimics the
01:20sound of an acoustic guitar. The Rising G Pro's sound when combined with its cutting-edge barrel
01:25design provide a layered fullness and higher resonance similar to the physical properties
01:30of a traditional acoustic guitar that are made from tonewoods.
01:34In addition, its sound hole design at the upper bout allows you to hear the guitar more clearly. Now keep in
01:44mind, the guitar does not come with electronics yet, but you now have the option to replace a good mic to
01:49capture its sound or include your choice of electronics for it.
01:53Other notable features include a three-piece neck design with an HPL or otherwise known as high-pressure
02:10laminate fretboard with rounded frets for continued comfort for long playing hours and elixir strings
02:16that provide continued tonal life to its sound. And of course, having a carbon fiber guitar saves you time and
02:22money that you don't need to spend on maintenance and adjustments.
02:27What'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.
02:41As a mid-range priced acoustic guitar, the Donner Rising G Pro is a worthy choice that's comparable to a lot of other travel-friendly and smaller sized acoustics.
02:50What's even better, with its surprisingly fuller sound and brighter tone, as a compact acoustic, you also get all the benefits of its carbon fiber construction.
03:00The Rising G Pro is practically impervious to cracking or warping because of temperature and humidity changes,
03:09making it an ideal guitar to take anywhere with you, whether it's cross-country or on a plane.
03:15But if that's not enough, you'll totally dig its lightweight and easy playability.
03:19Definitely check it out.