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
02:15and 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.
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