Ok, so this review is actually about the Donner Hush-X.
The compact design is like no other. I mean, without the brackets attached it fits in a bag you might put a couple baseball bats in. That slim. The brackets also fit in the provided carry bag and there are several pockets to put related items including the handy tuner Donner gifts to buyers of this guitar. A very clever strap is also included as our picks and several extra allen wrenches. A nice little amp cord as well and get this...some very cool earbuds. The earbuds fit nicely in the ear but Donner went one further and designed them so they are sound-tight. You'll have to see them to fully understand this. Now the important stuff:
The neck is a shallow C shape similar to my Gilmore Strat. I'm not sure what the fretboard is made of ..I assume some cool polymer, but it's great. Lightning fast and it just feels right. Further, it's a full scale neck! You won't see that on many travel guitars. This thing plays like a full size. I was very apprehensive about the tuners. Guess what? I do some serious bending and the strings just stay in tune. My Traveler guitar has to be tuned about every time I pick it up. Not this Hush-X. It's remarkable. The action required a bit of tweaking. Many might like the standard string height but I wanted the action lower. Fortunately the bridge can be adjusted so I didn't have to do too much with the truss.
The electronics are plenty good but I have to mess with the settings a bit more before I can do a write up on the electronics as a whole, but so far so good. I have an assortment of guitars but find myself playing this little guy a ton since it's arrival. I figured out how to hang it next to my bed by one of the brackets. My wife can be sound asleep next to me and I can play without waking her or stabbing her in the head with a headstock. So that's a plus. Speaking of brackets...these things are way more cool than they're pictured. They're sturdy, fit very securely and I couldn't ask for a better fit to my body as I hold the guitar. Standing, sitting , lying down...the brackets just work and it's great having a guitar of this size at my disposal. Trust me, buy one and you'll practice and play much more than you are currently playing. And that in itself is a huge and unforeseen bonus. I'm telling all my friends about this guitar. If you read my other reviews you'll see I do my best to tell it like it is. I should add that I had a couple questions about this guitar and the customer service person (Zoe) I emailed was quick to respond and was just incredibly helpful. Zoe was amazing and so is this little guitar. I suspect as word gets around the price of this guitar will go up.... I sincerely believe you'd be wise to buy yours today.
Donner HUSH-I Guitar For Travel - Portable Ultra-Light and Quiet Performance Headless Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Maple Body wi
4.2 | 796 ratings
Price: 249.99
Last update: 09-02-2024
About this item
[Best Partner for Travel] - Donner HUSH portable guitar is as lightweight as a laptop with a HEADLESS design, button tuners, and removable frames. The gig bag provided measures 33.5"x 6.7"x 2.2" and can fit in the airplane overhead bin. Take music on the go with you.
[Practice Anytime, Anywhere] - Ultra-quiet -30-45dB LEVEL pizzicato playing, equipped with a preamp system delivers a natural-sounding acoustic tone through headphones or the 6.35 port output. Powered by an outfitted 9v battery attached, providing 50 hours of headphone usage or 30 days of 6.35 speaker usage. You can enjoy your show on stage or practice quietly at home or school dorm without worrying about running out of battery or noise nuisance anymore.
[Superior Sound Quality] - The ideal electric acoustic guitar is equipped with an anti-phase botton for noise reduction, feedback elimination, and a purer sound. The 2-stage EQ and volume knobs allow for customization tones to build your acoustic guitar whether strumming chords or playing solos. 【If you encounter any problems while using it, please feel free to contact us for more detailed guidance】
[Make Practice More Comfortable] - The HUSH travel guitar acoustic has an asymmetrical guitar neck, which helps players perform better both in higher and lower neck positions while reducing wrist fatigue during long practice sessions. Customized round frets are beginner-friendly to prevent finger cuts during practice.
[Hidden tuning keys] - The hidden storage, anti-drop magnet design tuning key is suitable for neck tuning, bottom tuners, and frame screw installation, ensuring you won't lose this small yet important accessory easily.
[Practice Anytime, Anywhere] - Ultra-quiet -30-45dB LEVEL pizzicato playing, equipped with a preamp system delivers a natural-sounding acoustic tone through headphones or the 6.35 port output. Powered by an outfitted 9v battery attached, providing 50 hours of headphone usage or 30 days of 6.35 speaker usage. You can enjoy your show on stage or practice quietly at home or school dorm without worrying about running out of battery or noise nuisance anymore.
[Superior Sound Quality] - The ideal electric acoustic guitar is equipped with an anti-phase botton for noise reduction, feedback elimination, and a purer sound. The 2-stage EQ and volume knobs allow for customization tones to build your acoustic guitar whether strumming chords or playing solos. 【If you encounter any problems while using it, please feel free to contact us for more detailed guidance】
[Make Practice More Comfortable] - The HUSH travel guitar acoustic has an asymmetrical guitar neck, which helps players perform better both in higher and lower neck positions while reducing wrist fatigue during long practice sessions. Customized round frets are beginner-friendly to prevent finger cuts during practice.
[Hidden tuning keys] - The hidden storage, anti-drop magnet design tuning key is suitable for neck tuning, bottom tuners, and frame screw installation, ensuring you won't lose this small yet important accessory easily.
Product information
| Item Weight | 7.39 pounds |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 33.5 x 6.7 x 2.2 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| ASIN | B0BTHXVY9C |
| Item model number | EC1782 |
| Batteries | 1 9V batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars
738 ratings
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,406 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #3 in Acoustic-Electric Guitars |
| Date First Available | January 31, 2023 |
| Back Material | Maple |
| Body Material | Maple |
| Color Name | Black |
| Fretboard Material | HPL |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Piezo Pickup |
| Scale Length | 24.72 Inches |
| String Material | Alloy Steel |
| Top Material | Maple |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Battery type | Zinc Carbon |
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The guitar itself is crafted with high-quality materials and feels very well-made. The tuning pegs turn smoothly and responsively, making tuning a breeze. Within minutes of opening the box, I was able to start playing. I've even included a video with this review to give you an idea of its sound from the audience's perspective. It's not too quiet, but with a closed door in a room, others shouldn't hear it too loudly. However, I must admit that the promotional video is a bit misleading—it might wake a sleeping baby if you start strumming nearby.
Now, let me share my thoughts on how it feels to actually play the guitar. Keep in mind that I'm just a beginner, so take my opinions with a generous grain of salt. I found the included guitar-shaped metal piece to be somewhat impractical. Attaching and screwing it into place takes a few minutes, and without the screws, the bottom piece can rotate and occasionally come off. Since I take this guitar with me to work daily for 15-20 minute sessions, the attachment process eats into my playing time, especially when I want to play fingerstyle while sitting down.
The guitar strap is included, but the attachment holes are standard size, and one of the attachment points on the guitar doubles as an output jack, making it larger in diameter than normal. This made attaching the strap a bit challenging, and I ended up leaving it attached all the time, even when storing it in the carrying bag. Unfortunately, this caused the bag to not close properly if I wasn't careful, and the metal buckle on the strap ended up scratching the guitar while in transit.
The weight distribution of the guitar is also a bit unusual for me. The two connection points of the strap are very close together, making the neck feel much heavier than the body. As a result, I find myself holding up the neck even during brief pauses, which can be tiring.
Lastly, the guitar's shape doesn't offer many options for placing your palm while picking or doing light strumming. While it's not overly difficult to get used to, I thought it was worth mentioning.
Despite these cons, the few pros of this guitar outweigh them all. It's compact, lightweight, and incredibly easy to transport. It appears to be durable, and I can practice almost anywhere, anytime. Plus, the price is reasonable, making it a great option for beginners.
If you're considering this guitar, I suggest considering whether your situation is similar to mine and if the issues I've mentioned are things you can tolerate or adapt to. However, I can honestly say that I have no regrets about buying this guitar, and I hope my review has been helpful to you. Cheers, everyone!
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