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Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 8194 reviews.
I admit to being somewhat apprehensive about purchasing a guitar from a manufacturer without being able to play it first. There were plenty of Youtube reviews of the Donner DST-550, but that's not the same as being able to hold one in your hands and play it oneself. I decided to give the Donner DST-550 a go. All my musician friends had never heard of Donner Music, so it was no surprise that they were politely skeptical about the quality of the product I ordered. Tracking updates were good, and I eventually received my guitar a few days earlier than expected. I was initially concerned about some slight blemishes in the finish, but Donner Music Service Australia was very cooperative. They considered the fit, finish and workmanship was within their quality standards, and I accepted that. I had some real concerns about distinct hum particularly on the 1, 3 an 5 switch positions (worse on gain channel and higher volume), and Donner Music again took this seriously and invited me to send a video of what I was concerned about. I had also done a lot of research inthe meantime and decided the hum was an acceptable hum inherent in single coil pickups. The hum varies in different rooms, venues and position of the guitar, all consistent with 60 cycle electromagnetic hum. Nevertheless, I purchased a high quality noise gate, and asked Donner to wait until I could try the guitar using the noise gate. (They had offered to send me a replacement guitar so I could compare it with mine, but I asked them to hold off). The noise gate arrived after about a week, and when I tried it, the hum issues were resolved satisfactorily, even on high gain, high volume amp settings. I have friends with expensive strat style guitars that hum when in single coil mode. Because my other electric guitars have humbuckers, I was not familiar with single coil pickups. I arrived at a position where I believe my faith in Donner Music seems vindicated. The DST-550 punches well above it's weight, and the roasted Canadian Maple neck is very good in the hand. The locking tuners are a bonus, and the quality of the 2 point tremolo bridge and switch hardware is impressive at the price point. The deeply sculpted double cutaways allow great access to the frets near the body. I did not need to adjust the neck relief, but did adjust the saddle heights and bridge angle to suit my taste...and achieved a nice low action with no fret buzz. The fret ends were all finished well. The DST-550 is not trying to emulate the vintage tones of traditional stratocasters, however it can be surprisingly good with a few tweaks. In reality, it has a great palette of very usable tones. This is definitely not a paid or sponsored review. Based on my experience with Donner Music, I certainly would recommend considering their products as a viable value-packed option.
Tracking updates were good, and I eventually received my guitar a few days earlier than expected, well packaged and with no visible damage. I would say that the option of paying a modest sum to obtain shipping protection helps give you peace of mind in the event of something unfortunately going wrong with delivery.
Fretwork is amazing. Neck is fast and so easy to play. Keeps tune like a champ. Its a beaut and I've been playing it every day on the couch while my sexy expensive guitars sit in their cases. Can't wait to take it travelling.
The piano has awesome sound & while I myself am only just about to start trying to learn, my husband & my son who are both quite experienced, are both very impressed with not only the sound, but also the feel of the keys and are extremely enjoying playing on it.
It is also a great looking house piece.
I am extremely happy with my purchase!
This is a good guitar to play, although the instructions could be a little more informative.
The top bar hides a view of the monitor to make your adjustments. Removing that bar makes it easier. The head fret at the end of the guitar is a bit confusing when trying to target chords. I have a white Hush X Pro guitar and the fret markers on the top of the neck are barely visible especially at night..
I cant justify buying an expensive guitar when this guys can deliver this masterpiece at this pricepoint im lost for words, what an extraordinary instrument, im very happy with it, the stability is unreal
Needed a little setting up, adjusting the intonation etc.
Sounds good now, has nice sustain and a good variety of tones. Well built from what I can see, so I'm happy with it.
I got this guitar for my son for his 11th birthday. I was not a 100% sure how it was going to turn out, but my son just loves the guitar and the accessories it came with. It came very well set up, low action and the shape of the neck helps as well. It's also light, he can have the guitar on his shoulders for 1-2 hours without any issues.
Pleasantly surprised at the great sound out of such a wee speaker! Loud enough to give good feedback and I love that you can hear your drums over Bluetooth playback of your media. Play along with your favourite songs! Easy to mount on drum rack and small enough not to get in the way.
Great value for money! Came with everything I needed to get started straight out of the box – strap, picks, cable, the lot. Setup was easy and it stays in tune really well. It’s lightweight but doesn't feel cheap or flimsy. If you're keen on a travel guitar that actually sounds good, this is the one.
Just wanted to say I’m absolutely stoked with this Donner HUSH X LIVE. As someone who travels a fair bit for work and loves a weekend camping trip, lugging around a full-size guitar was always a pain. This little beauty fits perfectly in the car and the case is tough as nails.
The detachable speaker is a game-changer, mate. I was skeptical at first, but the sound is surprisingly rich—not tinny at all. Being able to jam by the campfire without needing a massive amp is brilliant. The build quality feels solid, not like a toy. If you’re keen on a travel axe that doesn’t compromise on tone, this is the one. Highly recommend!
What a creative and innovative piece of musical instrument. It feels and sounds like a real guitar. The best thing is that I can practice silently simply by plugging in the provided headphone. The package includes almost everything I need to get started, which is a nice touch. Although I had some issues at the beginning, Donner customer service team attended and addressed the matter promptly. I'm very satisfied. This is my first time buying from Donner, and it won't be the last.
I did not expect such a beautiful sound from a digital piano but it was really like playing an 'ordinary' piano which would have cost 4-10 times as much. A worthwhile investment. I'm glad I got a Donner Piano.
So as a follow up to the above review, the amp is absolutely fantastic. Plenty of volume, the app is easy to use and the built in sounds are great. As a standalone portable speaker its also fantastic, bass is crystal clear, mids and trebble also fantastic. The only thing I could say is annoying is that when you turn it on it actually asks you if you want to turn it on or off... its already off, and the single control nob button is a bit annoying and makes sound adjustment impossible without the app (aside from selecting different preset sounds, and again, i cant stress this enough, they sound pretty dam sweet as they are!) The amp looks kind of like a mix between modern and retro, feels really solid and the housing is rugged as. All in all, time will tell about the quality, but otherwise I challenge anyone to find a better portable amp for the money or even for double the price!
This stand is great. I can get my charts where I can see them without another stand getting in the way. It all folds up and will fit in the bag with my stands.
