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This Baum Guitar is Going to Cause HUGE Problems

TheGuitarGeek
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Preorder yours here - https://elkqr.link/baum-leaper-melody There's (currently) only one of these in the world - and somehow, it's in my hands. This is the Baum Leaper Melody Vega prototype. A triple-O sized acoustic, finished in sparkly Inca Gold, and built like something you'd expect to see in a boutique shop charging three times the price. It's lightweight, loud, smooth, and just a little bit magical. No pickups. No gimmicks. Just wood, craftsmanship, and one-off soul. I mic'd it with a Lewitt condenser, a ribbon mic, a stereo pair… and even gave it a walk in the sun. In this video: • Raw sound tests with pro mics • Full build specs • Under-the-hood look • Honest thoughts on price, playability, and build • Why this might be better than guitars twice the price If you've been burned by overhyped acoustics before, this video might restore your faith. Or at least, make you want a gold suit. This video is part of my ongoing guitar review …...more
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Only One in the World

0:00

First Impressions & Colour Reveal

0:53

Out of the Box Sound Check

1:44

Mic Setup & Recording Plan

2:57

First Playthrough: Condenser Mic

4:26

Fingerpicking Demo

6:07

Bonding with the Guitar Outdoors

8:48

Full Specs & Materials Rundown

9:42

Ribbon Mic Sound Test

13:01

Playability & Capo Check

16:38

Stereo Mic Sound Test

18:34

Under the Hood: Inside the Guitar

20:32

Final Thoughts on Feel & Quality

22:06

Price vs Value Comparison

24:06

In the room sound : Final Sound Demo

26:00

Closing Thoughts & What's Next

27:42
This Baum Guitar is Going to Cause HUGE Problems
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Preorder yours here - https://elkqr.link/baum-leaper-melody There's (currently) only one of these in the world - and somehow, it's in my hands. This is the Baum Leaper Melody Vega prototype. A triple-O sized acoustic, finished in sparkly Inca Gold, and built like something you'd expect to see in a boutique shop charging three times the price. It's lightweight, loud, smooth, and just a little bit magical. No pickups. No gimmicks. Just wood, craftsmanship, and one-off soul. I mic'd it with a Lewitt condenser, a ribbon mic, a stereo pair… and even gave it a walk in the sun. In this video: • Raw sound tests with pro mics • Full build specs • Under-the-hood look • Honest thoughts on price, playability, and build • Why this might be better than guitars twice the price If you've been burned by overhyped acoustics before, this video might restore your faith. Or at least, make you want a gold suit. This video is part of my ongoing guitar reviews series, where I dig into the latest gear, tone secrets, and hidden gems. If you're into honest guitar reviews with no fluff, you're in the right place. Subscribe for weekly guitar reviews, demos, and deep dives into the gear that actually matters. SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THE CHANNEL 🤘 Subscribe for more updates by clicking here - https://elkqr.link/jdkhn 🤘 Join    / @theguitargeek   🤘 Support the channel on Patreon:   / andyguitargeek   🤘 Buy something on Reverb - https://tidd.ly/3YklJqD DISCLAIMERS Some of the links in this description are affiliate links. If you purchase gear through these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel! All opinions shared in this video are my own and were not reviewed or influenced by any outside parties. 00:00 – Only One in the World 00:53 – First Impressions & Colour Reveal 01:44 – Out of the Box Sound Check 02:57 – Mic Setup & Recording Plan 04:26 – First Playthrough: Condenser Mic 06:07 – Fingerpicking Demo 08:48 – Bonding with the Guitar Outdoors 09:42 – Full Specs & Materials Rundown 13:01 – Ribbon Mic Sound Test 16:38 – Playability & Capo Check 18:34 – Stereo Mic Sound Test 20:32 – Under the Hood: Inside the Guitar 22:06 – Final Thoughts on Feel & Quality 24:06 – Price vs Value Comparison 26:00 – In the room sound : Final Sound Demo 27:42 – Closing Thoughts & What's Next #TheGuitarGeek #BaumGuitars #AcousticGuitar #GuitarReview #leapermelodyvega

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