Ok, I'm jonesing for a Silent guitar.

[solspirit]

The Yamaha is out of my range for at least a year, does anyone have any experuence with the Donner Hush?

https://www.donnerdeal.com/products/donner-silent-guitar-mahogany?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_camp aign=DODN1780-gta-PMAX-HUSHI-eve-us-231009&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5rGuBhCnARIsAN11 vgROeF4cc_W2M4D-0jXoDQzQ6e4qO73yhck2_9CcLQBhrZ9WsQo9SBcaAvQyEALw_w cB

 

[ICTGoober]

You want the steel string or the nylon on the Yamaha?

 

[Chistopher]

I want one too, but I can't justify it yet.

 

[solspirit]

You want the steel string or the nylon on the Yamaha?

I think the steel string.

 

[ICTGoober]

I have a Gen 1, and I love it. It sounds terrific, and it plays very well. I replaced the bronze strings with my usual D'Addario XL 10's and it has the feel of an electric, but it doesn't affect the acoustic sounds. The action is low, and the neck shape is very comfy. I've modded a few things to make it easier to play - and I hope someday to add a Bill Lawrence A-300 at the neck for a 3rd sound. Believe it or not, it sounds great through the Marshall, too. It's a keeper!

 

[Mincer]

Both the steel and nylon are really fun instruments.

 

[ehdwuld]

I realize there are differences
but

isn't any electric guitar "Silent" if not plugged in?

 

[GuitarDoc]

I just don't see it myself. What is the fascination?

 

[ICTGoober]

I just don't see it myself. What is the fascination?

Miss the part about "sounds terrific"?

You get 2 superb acoustic sounds, no chance of feedback at any volume. Built in effects are cool, too. It's super light, but not bulky like many acoustics. Breaks down into a small gig bag, so it makes for a nice travel guitar (if you're into that thing).

 

[solspirit]

Miss the part about "sounds terrific"?

You get 2 superb acoustic sounds, no chance of feedback at any volume. Built in effects are cool, too. It's super light, but not bulky like many acoustics. Breaks down into a small gig bag, so it makes for a nice travel guitar (if you're into that thing).

This is what interests me.

 

[GuitarDoc]

Miss the part about "sounds terrific"?

No.

There are lots of electric guitars that sound terrific, are silent when not plugged in, are small and portable, and have acoustic sounds available when plugged in. But if you're going to plug it in, you don't need a "silent guitar". And if you don't need a "silent guitar", nothing beats the acoustic sound of a real acoustic guitar.

 

[Chistopher]

I agree, a mic'ed acoustic is the only sound I really like for a barebones setup. But some of the nylon silent guitars get reasonably close if you want to run a silent stage. I haven't had too much experience with the steel strung ones, but they seem pretty alright

 

[DankStar]

that donner looks great for a travel thing. I'd love an aluminum version that wouldn't warp with heat and weather (like a hot car)

 

[solspirit]

I like the fact that you can plug your headphones directly into the guitar, eliminating the need for an amp or the bulk of an acoustic.

 

[Seashore]

There are a few of the Yamahas used on Reverb for $350-400, if that makes a difference to ya.

 

[ICTGoober]

that donner looks great for a travel thing. I'd love an aluminum version that wouldn't warp with heat and weather (like a hot car)

You realize that Travis Bean and Kramer made aluminum necked instruments in the late 70's.... I say MADE. Because even hot stage lights used to make them go out of tune.

 

[DankStar]

You realize that Travis Bean and Kramer made aluminum necked instruments in the late 70's.... I say MADE. Because even hot stage lights used to make them go out of tune.

did not know that! I mean I knew some companies made them but thought they were more stable than that

 

[solspirit]

There are a few of the Yamahas used on Reverb for $350-400, if that makes a difference to ya.

Yeah, a big difference, I dont see it happening soon with the move and everything going on right now. That brings it into the realm of possibility, sooner than later, for sure.

 

[solspirit]

You realize that Travis Bean and Kramer made aluminum necked instruments in the late 70's.... I say MADE. Because even hot stage lights used to make them go out of tune.

I remember the Kramer, aluminum has come a long way since the late seventies & early eighties

 

[ehdwuld]

I had an Applause roundback with an aluminum fretboard

Plastic back wood covered aluminum neck

Great guitar for creek banks