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I bought an FG 800 sounded better than my Collings d 1 , unreal when u find a good one I sold the Collings

I never ever tried the pick up in mine to a foot pedal

If I take a picture of mine could you ask the guitar word if someone can fix mine i don't have a lot of money

Every played a Y red-label? I wanted one so badly in my youth. They sound really nice.

The Y sounds really good, especially the midrange. The Martin is the better "investment" if someone is worried about a return, of course, but the Y, truth to tell, is good enough for most of us. The M's lower and midrange are clearly richer. I could do the same comparison with an Alvarez (solid rosewood with maple bindings) that I own. I think I paid 450 for it. Thanks.

Nice playing, the J-200 is probably my least favorite acoustic across the board. I much prefer the sound of a standard dred.

Your so skilled

beautiful

I don’t know this one!! what’s it called? Beautiful playing, Norman was my gateway.

Gorgeous pick guard though 😅

😂Is that a sj-200 light aged? I would to like to try it😅

Martin sounds really good. Gibson sounds great.

Great comparison. Is there very much difference between the neck profiles of the two guitars? I read that the recording king has a thin v. I usually play a tele or a strat would it be very different?

Too twangy for my taste. Great picking though.

Great picking. For the money... not even close.

The Yamaha made for a better blue grass guitar.. the Gibson is more mellowed out. Yamaha projected out better. And for the money, it'd be hard to beat..

Sounds good but not as good as the martin

Oo, sassy one :)

you’re a super-good, player.. and you’re right…the Yamaha sounds amazing, for only $300… it also looks like the Martin has a much lighter polyurethane finish… which could help account for the warmer, more mellow sound (and of course, the Martin sounds like a real, vintage Martin)… the Yamaha will sound even better, if the polyurethane finish is removed

Martin sounds better fuller, richer but No for the monies, Yes for the resale and demand

Good job! An honest players opinion!

goddamn cowboi, nice playing :D

Did you have any issues with the Recording king Rd 328? Stores say they stopped selling bc of bridge issues and not holding up well? 😔 Leaning towards 1 though 😅

Nice review and great playing. Thanks.

Always fun to compare Hugh and low end guitars... .so many things to consider before buying a guitar....buy one that fits your hands and satisfies your need. For a bluegrass sound the Yamaha was really good, the Martin has a more rounded sound...plus it's older....and worth the money. I'd like to see a Yamaha/Eastman comparison. Thanks for the video...

The Martin has a little advantage because it's aged. And the Brazilian Rosewood in my opinion. The Recording King is a great guitar but it's not a Martin. As much as we want it to be. But it's also way better than about all the cheaper guitars out there and some of the more expensive ones. And it has a good clarity that you won't get with a laminate guitar. I think as the RD-328 ages, it will be a little closer in sound and the guitar will come into it's own more. I love mine but the V neck and flat radius of the fingerboard is not for everyone. It takes a little getting used to. Overall, to get a new guitar at the price of the Recording King RD-328 with the same materials is probably non-existent. Hard to be the price. Adirondack Spruce top, Indian Rosewood back and sides, all solid. And a Mahogany neck. It does have a poly plastic finish though. I am not crazy about that. But I still think it's the best deal out there. That or a Blue Ridge.

You are also comparing a guitar that has been breaking in for about 70 years, and comparing it to a new one, different gauge strings and all. I sat that Recording King held its own. I just wished it did not have her V neck. I don’t like them. My hands don’t work well on a V necked guitar. Today, my two favorite guitars that are not Martins, are that Recording King, and the Yamaha LL16.

That’s same damn fine picking sir!

beautiful playing🙏

Got some boom.

One is Pure Maple Syrup and the others is like Maple Syrup! Both taste great, and get the job done! lol, thanks for sharing your music and thoughts on both guitars!

I might have to try one

I had a Yamaha in the late 1970's it was a F-450 I believe. I'm sorry I got rid of it in the 1990's. I have been chasing that sound ever since. With 2 Taylor's, and 3 Martin's. Still not the same. Though my latest acoustic, the Martin 00028 has a sound like you mentioned during the rests. It is like there is a quiet sound, and timber still resonating when no notes are being played. Hard to explain. Like you said. I also like dead (old) strings. I stopped using any kind of picks/plectrums. Use only fingers now. But still do miss that Yamaha. Best bang for the buck ever for me on an acoustic guitar. Too bad I didn't realize it at the time. Guitars are like woman. They may all be beautiful in some way. But, no two are exactly the same.

both sound terrible to my ears but then again I like the Gibson sound

Amazing work!

My first guitar was an FG 800. For the price and for a learner, can't be beat. I also purchased an FG 830. Beatiful burst finish. For me, what I do not like is the narrow nut width. The quality / craftsmanship is great on both. I now own a Gibson Hummingbird Original, Gibson Southern Jumbo Original, Gibson J45 Standard. and two Martin D18, one natural finish the other 1933 Ambertone finish. The D18 are exceptionally great sounding guitars. I sold the FG 800 to my cousin. And gave the FG 830 to a beginner. Although, recently thinking of purchasing another Yamaha. For night time outdoor cookouts and campfires. Humid, airy nights don't effect them like higher end solid wood guitars. My honest opinion. For the money, Yamaha Guitar are a very good buy..

How many years of learning and playing bluegrass does this take😅....

Keep it up man, sounds great!

Sounds beautiful, what pick do you use?

I just picked up an L6m with solid Engelmann spruce top and layered mahogany back and sides to hang on the wall for easy access..I play it everyday..my d18 is in the closet more than usual 😀 I paid 1800 for the d18 and 400 for the Yamaha and its pretty amazing...

What strings do you put on your acoustics?

Being Canadian I'm surprised you didn't compare the Seagul S-6. Although it is around $500....it is an outstanding guitar for the money.

I have a ooo Recording King with Adirondack spruce top that I paid $800 for. I sold my 2021 Martin D-18. Yamaha FG Red Label guitars are awesome too.

I am a new beginner and just purchased a brand new Yamaha FS 830 with solid sitka spruce top and laminated rosewood sides and back for $349 .. i am a total beginner and just starting to learn to play BUT i am amazed at the build quality and the sounds and sustain .. i think i made a great choice for my first guitar

Thanks for the comparison😊 Could you do the comparison between D-28 and 1937 aged?

Thank you for the comparison both guitars sounded great and your playing was was so good to listen to

I am the original owner of a Yamaha FG-160, built in Taiwan. While it has a laminate top, that 50+ year old guitar sounds great. Original tuning machines, too. You can’t beat Yamaha for sound and value.

The Yamaha has great sustain and clarity because its tone is brighter. I’m a huge fan of Yamaha instruments.

I've made similar comparisons with Yamaha and Martin acoustics. Yamaha lacks that classic Martin warmth but what it may lack it totally makes up for in over-all tone and sustain. I have a cheap, back in the day, Yamaha 1975 FG-75 that sounds darn nice. A couple of years ago I scored a beat up FG-735 from Music-Go-Round, had a cracked top and slightly lifted, mismatched tuning peg, and had all kinds of playing miles on it. It outplayed damn near every other guitar in the store so I took it home and repaired it. That Vintage Cherry Sunburst beauty is something to behold and hear! I have a new FG830 which is incredible also. But what has surprised me most was a really abused FG800 i bought from Goodwill that had a large break in the back and a dozen severe nicks on the top, with a mahogony neck that was completely dented and scratched. Even in its broken state sounded quite good! Practiced my luthier skills on it; fixed the back "hole", and made numerous minor repairs. It plays and sounds amazing! Don't get me wrong. I love my Martin D16, My Guild D50 and D25, but they are and should be amazing. Almost everyday i get to do a one-on-one shoot out between the expensive dreadies and the cheaper Yamahas. Yamaha always hold's its own and sometimes I just like the way they play better.

I think I'll pick up one those Yamahas. Never felt good about taking my Martin D-18 outside at a picnic or on a road trip but the Yamaha would be perfect without the worry.