Probably the BEST Acoustic UNDER $150 (Vangoa Matte VCE-1 Acoustic Electric Guitar review/demo)

This is no joke, no clickbait...this is probably the best acoustic/electric guitar you can get for less than $150. I only say "probably" because I haven't tried THEM ALL, but most of the acoustics I try in this price range are unusable garbage and typically don't even get reviewed on my channel. This guitar is exceptional, so much that I pushed it to the front of the line for product demos. Such a cool guitar. For more info or to make a purchase, check the link below:

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[chrisPAT]

I picked up this same model in the same matte black finish about 2 months ago. I absolutely whole heartedly agree with everything you said, minus the E pickup issue. Mine is fine so its likely what you said.
But dude, you're spot on. The fit and finish at this price point is insane. It's absolutely beautiful, although it smudges like crazy, but I can overlook that. True, the tuners are wonderful, but they're not that bad. Immediately stripped the set that was installed for the Vangoa strings ut came with and it made a huge difference. On that note, I've no ckue what strings they're using, but they actually sound pretty dang good. Eventually did have to change them. But on mine, one thing that amazed me is how well it stays in tune. Its crazy to think i rarely need to tweak the low E and and G. Idk how but ut maintains tune. Crazy.
The sound is absolutely phenomenal. During my weekly travel through Guitar Center I've played $800 Taylors that really don't sound better, and even a few lower end Martins that can't surpass this guy.
Is it a $4000 Martin or Takamine? No, but I'll stack it up against $250 Fenders, Epi, and Yahamas all day.
I could say that for my price of $160 is still a steal, but I'd venture to say you'd be hard pressed to find a $200 range acoustic that sounds and plays this well. And talk about playing... The action out of if the box was very well set up. I too lowered it a bit just above the fret buzz. The tiny frets... I love them! Yeah theres still some minor buzz here and there but nothing a bit more adjusting won't fix.
Seriously, you totally will not go wrong grabbing this guy. I've had so much fun playing it and with a set of Martin Retro lights on it, it really really shines. Super Happy I pulled the trigger on this guy. Super impressed with Vangoa. I'm looking into their version of a Tele based electric. After being this impressed, I have no issue buying Vangoa and worrying about anything. Idk how tjey do it, don't care. They produced one hell of an entey level guitar that is beyond entey level. Love it!!

[tac.]

I totally agree! This is an awesome guitar! I wasn’t expecting much from a $150 guitar. But man was I blown away!

[raymondtuckerjr]

I've been trying to choose a guitar to begin learning to play. After 6 months of "due diligence, " I chose the Firefly... now, after THIS, I'm back to square one. Thanks a lot!

[MifflinMountainMusic]

Great review! I love when a budget guitar plays and sounds great. My first acoustic was a $130 Jasmine from when Takamine owned them. I will forever miss that thing.

[raymondtuckerjr]

Pricing update from Amazon: $145, left or right hand, as of 3/11/24.

[keithhampton]

I just got a Nova Go acoustic. 1/2 scale carbon fiber reinforced nylon 0 frett. Looks kinda like a LP. Freaking Love it!

[markoskorus]

I would agree with Dan's review. The drummer in my band is learning guitar and bought Vangoa's Left handed 12-string version and aside from some fret sprout, it sounds and plays pretty good.

[Ansis]

All piezo sound pickups have a lack of lows and very bright highs. In the old days I checked it with an oscilloscope and if I remember correctly low frequencies were about 10 times less than highs. And second thing - it's related to the mount side in which pickup is mounted inside. Sometimes people glue pickup wrong - upside down. :) P.S. Good guitar! Good review!

[robr]

Super honest. That’s why I watch all your reviews.

[CaptainCraigKWMRZ]

My first guitar I bought in 1975 for $100 used. I think it was a Harmony, no case, and strung with barbed wire about 1 inch off the neck.

I would play one string at a time and got my Smoke on the Water on in no time.
At sixty, I still play for a living and still not above getting my smoke on!
Great review, thanks!

[stacim]

I bought this for my husband after agonizing on other black electric acoustics that were way more expensive. It's beautiful. And low risk investment wise in case he doesn't end up playing a lot (he is just starting) bc its such a good deal!

[DJPLAYNICE]

Thanks for the upload...keep bangin' & RAWK!!! 🤘🏼

[hughrisdon]

Try adding a little modeling clay under the bridge to increase the low E string to boost the output. Easy to try and easily reversible if it doesn't work or raises the action too much.

[charlx]

I have this guitar but a left handed version of it luckily i have a friend who helped me switch the strings furthermore I love it

[realjester]

Thanks Dan for sharing👍. The only thing I didn’t like was the slight buzz I’m hearing but like you said it’s just the way you have the action set up. Thanks again. 👍😀😀👍

[DavidCycles]

First time I watch a video of yours. Just wanted to say that you have the most stereotypical american channel name ever haha love it! (greetings from a random half german, half spanish)

[StopFear]

This suspiciously sounds like a paid promotion as opposed to an unbiased review.

[DontLookBehindYou]

I seriously think you just sold me on this. I'm actually impressed. Thank you so much for the review of the action... That's the number one killer for me on cheap guitars. Was it the (action) good enough from the factory? Did you just prefer it lower or needed it lowered.

Hi! is this guitar superior or inferior to Vangoa VDS-13? is there not much info at te oficial webpage...

[congerscott]

I want one and that's the finish I like, gloss black also looks great, good review thanks 👍.