Friday, May 30, 2025

Review: Donner Hush I Pro travel guitar

Friday, May 30, 2025  ,  No comments

For silent practice and travel, I decided to purchase the Donner Hush I Pro Electro-acoustic guitar. This guitar can be easily disassembled and fit into a very small, thin travel case, and be brought with me on flights. It has a built-in headphone amp, powered by a built-in lithium battery which lasts up to 8 hours.


According to Donner:

  • PLAY WITH STYLE - DONNER breaks the mold and lets you explore. 1 HUSH I PRO Guitar=18 effects(5 Modulation, 5 Delay, 5 Reverb, Overdrive, Compressor, Booster), plus 8 legendary guitar body tone simulations, 20 IR slots. Each tone envelops you in its unique atmosphere, with customizable music parameters. From subtle nuances to powerful combinations of effects, your creativity takes the lead.
  • STRUM WITH ENRICHED TONES - Utilizing the upgraded H1 preamp system by Donner's self-developed sound algorithm platform, to support more professional and complex sound algorithms and high-definition audio sampling rate, enabling the guitar to realize dozens of combinations of effects. Our HUSH acoustic guitar pickup structure ensures realistic and dynamic sound feedback. Activate Air Boost and Tone Boost for enhanced airiness and clarity, and effortlessly fine-tune your tone with the dynamic 5-band equalization EQ adjustment module.
  • PRACTICE WITH SILENCE - Resonance-free chamber design, low-decibel strumming sound, realizing non-traditional nuisance acoustic guitar practice without disturbing the bystanders or being disturbed by the bystanders. With the effect algorithm system, supporting headphone practice, wireless BGM accompaniment, connecting your audio device, strum in hush, music lush.
  • TRAVEL WITH LIGHTNESS - Building on the distinctive headless design of our HUSH travel guitar series, the I PRO weighs just 2.2kg. It features an upgraded quick-disconnect zinc alloy bracket for fast and solid assembly. With a battery life of 8 hours and a USB-C fast charging interface, it's ideal for travel, performances, gatherings, and practice sessions. The portable guitar is designed to meet all your musical needs. Take music on the go.
  • ENJOY WITH EVERYTHING - Comes with a portable bag, headphones, USB-C charging cable, 1/8” cable, strap, truss rod wrench, and more.

Donner Hush I Pro Review

Positives

  • Extremely portable, with removable pieces that make it very easy to take on a plane
  • Built-in tuner, making tuning strings effortless
  • Multiple built-in acoustic guitar sounds with customization
  • Long battery life (8 hours)
  • Built-in headphone amplifier for quick connection to headphones
  • Built-in Bluetooth for streaming drum tracks
  • Reasonable price ($349)
  • Output to an external amp
  • A variety of useful accessories are included, including a nice case, earbuds, and straps.
  • Can download new sounds (connecting via USB-C to PC)

Negatives

  • The sound does not match a fine acoustic guitar, like my Yamaha FG830
  • The lithium battery is not user-replaceable
  • The included earbuds don't stay in my ears

Links
  • Donner Music
  • ChopTones OM28 (acoustic guitar sounds) from Martin OM-28 Reimagined acoustic guitar.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide for IRs

  1. Download and Install the Donner Host Software:

  2. Connect Your Guitar to the Computer:

  3. Launch the Host Software:

  4. Import the Choptones OM28 IR Files:

    • Within the software, locate the section for managing IR files.

    • Use the import function to add the Choptones OM28 IR files.

    • Assign the imported IRs to the desired user slots on your guitar.

  5. Save and Apply the Settings:

    • After assigning the IRs, save the changes within the software.

    • Safely disconnect your guitar from the computer.

    • Your HUSH-I PRO should now have the new IRs loaded and ready for use.

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