I ordered this while I was on travel for business, just to have a beater instrument to play in the evenings. I've played guitar for several decades and have a nice stable of instruments at home. I have other Donner guitar-related products (pedals etc.) at home and have always been happy with their gear. It's decent quality gear at a good price. This "beginner kit" seemed like it would fit my needs - it has not only the guitar, but bag, strap, capo, picks, tuner, spare strings, allen wrench for adjusting neck relief, and polishing cloth.
The guitar is very very nice! Best I can tell, the top is not laminate, but is solid wood (specs say it's sitka spruce, and I could believe that). Sides and back may be laminate, but I don't think so. Fit and finish on the joinery and inner bracing look really good. Fret ends are nicely smooth and polished. The guitar was nicely packed and padded and was in great shape when I unboxed it. Strings were fairly slack (which is how a guitar is supposed to be shipped). I tuned it up and stretched the strings and the tuning has been rock-solid ever since, going on 36 hours of ownership, now. The neck relief needed a little bit of adjustment. The nut slots had the strings sitting a little high off the first fret, not terribly surprising given that it's a $150 mass produced guitar, but not at all a dealbreaker, either. The bridge is compensated and sits a little high, lending a slightly high action for the instrument. When I go to change the strings, it's easy enough to pull out the bridge and sand it down on the underside to lower the action by about half a millimeter...that's a 20 minute job.
And...it sounds and plays really really well. It sounds like a dreadnought! Plenty of low end, projecting midrange, easy fretting with no buzzing. This instrument is a steal for what I paid for it.
The extra bits are hit or miss, generally OK.
- gig bag is not very padded, but it covers the instrument and provides some protection.
- strap, picks, polishing cloth are nothing special - they get you up and running as soon as you unbox, but you'll probably want to get better picks and strap.
- I can't comment on the extra strings; I haven't used them yet. They're 11-gauge (light acoustic). I'm sure they're fine, I assume they're the same ones that came on the guitar, which are perfectly serviceable.
- the tuner was non-functional, but it wasn't a big deal...I have a tuner app on my phone...so no big loss
Overall, five stars for the guitar. The guitar, and the overall kit, is perfect for a beginner...or really any player. I consider myself an advanced player and I just wanted an inexpensive instrument to play while on business travel. I wasn't expecting boutique quality; but this is a very playable instrument that's a steal for what I paid for it.
If I had a suggestion, maybe it would be to leave out some of the extra bits (tuner, strings, strap) and upgrade the gig bag.
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Product Description
Detailed Craftsmanship
- Crafted with exceptional attention to detail, Donner acoustic guitar boasts high-quality materials for superior durability and sound quality.
- Thanks to 20 brass frets and convenient fret marks on both the neck and fingerboard, it will retain an easy-to-play feel for years to come.
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- Donner acoustic guitar's full-size cutaway body produces a vibrant tone suited for all styles of music. With optimal playability and tone, it's perfect for beginners and features a right-hand design.
Donner Acoustic Guitar Bundle Kits for Beginners Adults
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| string material | Phosphor Bronze & High Carbon Steel | Stainless Steel | Bronze | — | Phosphor Bronze | Alloy Steel |
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Beautiful 😍
I hadn't held a guitar since I was 15... 😭This guitar is well worth it. Honestly I was surprised! Love the sound and the quality. Definitely recommend purchasing this product 👌 it's a bonus that it comes with the tuner, the case, the extra strings, ect. This is definitely an awesome deal 👌 😎 👏
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2024
Style: CutawayColor: NaturalVerified Purchase
I hadn't held a guitar since I was 15... 😭
This guitar is well worth it. Honestly I was surprised! Love the sound and the quality. Definitely recommend purchasing this product 👌 it's a bonus that it comes with the tuner, the case, the extra strings, ect. This is definitely an awesome deal 👌 😎 👏
This guitar is well worth it. Honestly I was surprised! Love the sound and the quality. Definitely recommend purchasing this product 👌 it's a bonus that it comes with the tuner, the case, the extra strings, ect. This is definitely an awesome deal 👌 😎 👏
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Frank Zimmerman
For the price, this Guitar is amazing!
Reviewed in Canada on July 27, 2022Style: CutawayColor: beigeVerified Purchase
Frank Zimmerman
Reviewed in Canada on July 27, 2022
When I first tuned it up (with the very nice included digital tuner) and played, the bass strings were buzzing. A common cause of this could be a neck bowed up in the middle. I looked down the neck, and it did seem to have a slight bow. I took the included Allen key, inserted it into the truss rod head (just inside the sound hole), and turned it towards myself a bit at a time, checking the neck after each adjustment. Sure enough, that fixed it. The neck was straighter, and the buzz was gone. So if yours has a buzz, don't send it back...try to adjust the truss rod first.
The included extra's are of good quality. The tuner is great, the capo works well, there are four colord picks, a stick-on pick guard, an extra set of strings, the carrying bag (rather thin, but does the job), and a small chord chart on one of the paper tags. There's a cloth bag to carry all these extras.
It's just a great beginner guitar and package, at a wonderful price.
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Susanne Dollinger
Tolle Gitarre , toller Klang , viel Zubehör
Reviewed in Germany on March 24, 2024Style: DreadnoughtColor: SunburstVerified Purchase
Carlos
Buena. guitarra calidad/precio
Reviewed in Spain on March 20, 2024Style: DreadnoughtColor: SunburstVerified Purchase
Guillaume Bart
Très bon set complet et pro
Reviewed in France on December 31, 2022Style: CutawayColor: BlackVerified Purchase
Ethan W
Great value guitar!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2021Style: CutawayColor: beigeVerified Purchase
Ethan W
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 7, 2021
The general sound of the guitar is really nice - bright and warm, but not too over the top. The strings that came on it already weren’t great but the included set sound much better, so I swapped them out pretty much straight away.
The neck is super comfortable - feels pretty close to an electric guitar neck in terms of feel and playability. Has a satin finish rather than gloss so it’s great if you get sweaty hands when playing etc.
The included accessories are all solid - the strap is really nice, capo is nice, tuner does the job, carry bag does the job also although it doesn’t provide much protection - but having all those extras is great for the price.
Guitar was well set up out of the box - I haven’t had to adjust the action or anything, was very nice and playable straight away.
Would definitely recommend to beginners and experienced players alike!
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