Review of Custom Gloss Byron Folk Dreadnought Guitar, aka BY-28HD

I’m very happy with my Custom Gloss Byron Folk Dreadnought Guitar (aka BY-28HD). Byron Custom Guitars is based in China. ‪@ByronCustomGuitars‬

Overview: 0:00-0:26
Unboxing: 0:26
Review: 3:10


A few things that I forgot to mention in the video review…

Nut width: 44mm (my request)
Neck: “C-style” with a satin finish (my request)
Nut & Saddle: bone (stock)

The overall quality of the Byron 28HD for the price is exceptional. Consider this: a similar guitar from Martin sells for $3400.00 w/o pickup and $3800.00 w/pickup. From Collings, it will run you $5900.00 without a pickup. Are the Martin or Collings guitars better instruments? Maybe. Is a Martin five times (5.4 to be exact) better than the Byron? No. Is a Collings nine times (9.3 to be exact) better than the Byron. No. (FYI: I’m comparing $629 to $3400 and $5900, respectively.) The BY-28HD is a stock item, but it was made to order, and to my specifications. You’re not going to find a handmade instrument with this level of quality, both in materials and building techniques, for the same price. The closest guitar on the market comparable in price to the BY-28HD is a Recording King RD-328 ($799.00), no pickup, no case and it’s also made in China. At the end of the day, I don’t care where the guitar is made as long as it sounds and plays well. My ears (and eyes) tell me that the Byron 28HD is a great instrument, especially for the price.

Just the facts:

Price: $629 ($599.00 + $30.00 for ebony fingerboard and bridge), shipping included
Ordered: June 4, 2024
Shipped: August 6, 2024 – shipped via China Post, included tracking. The tracking out of China was limited. But once the guitar arrived in Los Angeles, the USPS provided updated information daily.
Arrived: August 24, 2024

Case: very flimsy gig bag
Pickup: included. But I ordered mine without; discussed on the video.

Byron Links:

Link to guitar: https://byroncustomguitars.com/produc...
Website: https://byroncustomguitars.com/
YouTube:    / @byroncustomshop  
Facebook:   / byronguitars  
Instagram:   / byroncustomguitars  
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?me=A3MNFNXBJ...

8Sounds Music Links:

I’m not entirely sure how 8Sounds and Byron are connected, but they are clearly linked.

Website: https://8soundsmusic.com/
Instagram:   / 8soundsguitar  

Music for opening: "Friselling" written by Chris Reali, performed by the Hudson River Drifters.

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