Martin vs. Furch vs. Boucher | High-End Guitar Comparison
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- For this demo we had Corey Heuvel play three high-end spruce/rosewood dreadnoughts with the following playing styles: strumming, flatpicking and fingerstyle.
-------------------Martin Furch Boucher
Strumming: 0:47 1:17 1:48
Flatpicking: 2:21 2:38 2:57
Fingerstyle: 3:16 3:40 4:05
Which guitar tone do you prefer for each style? Which guitar do you prefer overall?
Martin HD-28 175th Anniversary Edition (2008) - pre-owned
Made in USA
Woods: sitka spruce top with rosewood back and sides
Value: 2019 comparable retail price is $4100.00 CAD.
Furch Vintage 2 D-SR (2018) - new
Made in Czech Republic
Woods: sitka spruce top with rosewood back and sides
Value: 2019 retail price is $2795.00 CAD
Boucher SG-52 (2019) - new
Made in Canada
Woods: Adirondack spruce top with rosewood back and sides
Value: 2019 retail price is $3599.00 CAD
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The Boucher kills it! The guitars they’ve made in the last ten years are fabulous! There is a distinct advantage to having the best Adirondack in the whole wide world! Also, they have mastered the torrefication process!
I’m Canadian, and an acoustic guitar builder and I think the Bouchers produced now, are among the very best boutique guitars in the world!
Peace
Agreed!
Boucher my pick overall but both the Furch and Martin are stunning instruments. However when you think you could purchase the Furch for half the price of the others it really is some value for money.
Thanks for sharing your impressions. Cheers. Roger
All 3 spectacular instruments really, each with it's own vibe...
I actually purchased a HD28 (not the anniversary model)
and after a couple of weeks a D-41 showed up at the local guitar shop
where I got the HD28 and I swapped for the D-41.
I'd have my D-41 up against the Boucher, no mic/amp needed btw on the Boucher... lol
Each have their own beauty and character , All winners really and the Furch was
quite impressive ... If push came to shove I'd probably go for the Boucher, coming from
a Martin fan.
Cheers...
The Boucher surely has the best overall sound within the 3 playing styles and its hard to match a Boucher in terms of big volume. The Furch pleasantly surprised me and the Martin surprisingly deceived me compared to the 2 others, still a great guitar though.
there is simply no comparison, Martin the best!
Martin $3200; Furch $2100; Boucher $5500. I'll be fine (and happy) with the Furch
Actually I like the Martin. Why? I have a Martin D18 and I also have 4 other guitars but Martin always wins. The other 4 guitars are all good quality guitars and I bought them before I bought the Martin because I always wanted a guitar that sounded as good as a Martin and the only way I have found to do that is just buy a Martin. Many years ago I played a DOERR guitar and compared it to a Martin and it was BETTER than the Martin. DOERR guitars where hand made in Kitchener many years ago and the builder was a fireman. I would buy a DOERR if I could find one at the right price. My only complaint with my Martin is the guy that sold it to me said that all the bad chords where already played out of it! He lied! That wasnt you was it? I didnt hear any mistakes when you played ! LOL Good video. Ive been to your store and I would give you 12 out of 10.
If the Boucher guitar had the name recognition of Martin, you could not produce enough of them.... I have a Martin and it's a fine instrument but Boucher is in another class ..... probably the best in the world notwithstanding price ...... it is way cheaper than a Martin custom shop ....... plus the american dollar is high for us citizens .... a real bargain.
I think you make a strong case. Thanks for your comments. Cheers. Roger
My English is bad, but sorry.
Martin has strong sounds and early response, furch has elegant sounds.
Bouche has both characters of other two guitars.
Probably Bouche is most expensive in these guitars
For me, Boucher for strumming, Martin for flatpicking & Furch for fingerstyle. I’d say Boucher as the overall winner. But the real star is the guitarist- well played sir !
I agree about the guitar player. Best guitarist I've seen in any of these demos for bringing out the tone of each guitar, and with very clean picking! I think the Furch lacked the warm overtones of the other two, I was most impressed with the Martin overall but the Boucher was very close and may have taken the prize for fingerstyle.
The Boucher just blew the other two away for me... Though i may have liked the Martin overall more than the Furch.... Warmer... The Furch has a more balanced thing going though... And sounded more open..... I'd have to play them. But the Boucher just sounded like a class above the others...
Yep same here
My God, the Boucher blew me away! I was not expecting that.
Three fantastic and distinctive guitars. I feel the Martin is most ‘friendly’ sounding of the three.
Boucher all the way !
Yeah they're nice. But it had an Adi top, so if you're looking for that sound it's clear the Adi had alot to do with it. Put a authentic Martin up here and you'd hear that Boucher on steroids
Totally prefer the Boucher no second thought about it .
I preferred the Martin, which was somewhat surprising to me. It had the best balance of bottom end and top end, and just sounded right to me.
the Martin sounds evenly full and rich highs and lows
Thank you very much for providing this comparison.
I find that the Martin's sound harkens to an older style guitar, on which individual strings are not equally distinguished from one another and the overall impression is a wee bit compressed or 'boxy' while the Boucher, to my ear, offers both greater distinction between strings and a more open sound than the HD-28. Bear in mind that each of these instruments is being captured by a microphone and heard --most often-- through the limited sound capability of a computer.
While I like the sound of all three instruments, I would also like to hear how they blend with the human voice; that's diagnostic for my use of the guitar. I have a 2020 D-28 Standard, play it regularly and prefer the sound --as presented here-- of the Boucher, and I will soon travel to audition the new Boucher torrified maple guitars of the SR series.
In my experience, Martin guitars can vary quite considerably from one instrument to another within the same model designation. If you audition a Martin, may I suggest that you play several of the same model before making a choice? Had I known that a couple of years ago, I would have saved myself quite a lot of time, inconvenience and some money, too. Cheers
The Martin is 10 years old, that’s why. The other two are brand new.
@@acousticsong-guitarco964 Agreed. It sounds way warmer than the other 2 and that's the reason. It will be interesting to see how the others age.
Furch is my absolute favourite, rich modern sound!!
Thanks for your comments! Roger
Same, absolute beauty of a guitar. The Martin sounds interresting too though for cords and stuff but the Boucher is interresting too for that, the Furch definitively sucks in that category. Will definitively try out a boucher for cords and fingering. For flatpicking, well the furch is just the best. Flat out.
martin always wins in my book.
I own a Furch and it's the best guitar I've owned. I am drawn to the Boucher for strumming, still like the Furch for finger picking.
Thought the Boucher sounded beautifully warm, that would be my favourite, followed by the Furch.
Yes, the 2 were very close. The Martin was the best flatpicking, but the other two sounded really better overall.
You're right
All 3 sounded amazing but that Boucher, my goodness, what on earth? Did a choir of angels build that? I'm just speechless.
I had preconceived notions of which I was going to choose… but the Boucher blew my mind! Clear and loud! Wow! 🤯😱🤯
I tried a Boucher about 15 years ago... when I was a beginner guitarist and when there was no chance in hell I could afford it... I remember being sooooo impressed, it was instant love... I'm wondering how I would feel about it if I could retry the same guitar. Was i just impressed by the price tag or was it really a gem! Back then I probably just strummed an Oasis song on it! Now this video really makes me want to go try a Boucher again!
same here...
Hello,
Essayer tout plein de guitares est une bonne idée. Ceci dit, il faut un certain temps pour apprécier certaines. Cela demande du temps, il faut que l'oreille se fasse. C'est comme le vin ou les cigares !
I've never really been a Martin fan, and while all 3 guitars sounded nice, I preferred the D-28 the best.
The HD28 sounds like what an acoustic guitar should sound like to me. Then I heard the Boucher and the low end growl and ovetones blew my mind. Would be nice to own both
I have a hd-28 but the boucher seams to have more low end punch like my d-35. Don't think you can go wrong with either.
Never heard of Boucher before and I'm impressed! It sounds the deepest out of these 3, most resonating and bigger sound. Their "B" letter looks similar to Breedlove's, I don't know why they didn't avoid that. Anyway, I love Martin, was going to get HD-28E, but suddenly I'm interested in trying out Boucher SG52.
To me it seems that the Boucher has more bass, the Furch more highs and that the Martin is the most balanced
Agreed
Agree.
@@davidlove827 Agree!
Yeah bro u are right
No, Martin more high tones.
I’m 35 now and I bought a Taylor GS8 when I was 20. For the last 15 years I’ve played every brand of acoustic for one I liked more than my Taylor. I never found one until today when I played and then purchased a Furch Yellow D CR. It’s the nicest guitar I’ve ever played or heard by a large margin. I’m addicted to playing it and will have it my whole life. Thank you so much to this wonderful company. Thanks to all the men and women who work at Furch. Greatly appreciate it with all my heart 🙏❤️
Good for you I'm hoping to get the Furch red master series as my 60th birthday present next year, I'm only a basic player so it's very indulgent of me , just hope I grow old with it lol. They are such good value. Enjoy your new baby.
What i heard was really nice balance from the Martin, maybe the best singer/songwriter of the 3. Nice high end shimmer from the Furch that sounded great fingerstyle. But the power and overtones from that Boucher are something you get from a special guitar, and i cant ignore that. if i had to take one (oh, poor me) id have the Boucher.
Ok, what's your shipping address? LOL!
I was passively listening to the video and the Boucher perked my ears up. That warm, but powerful base is unbelievable.
James Banuelos Yeah, Boucher sounds amazing, powerfull and in some spots almost like a piano! It reminds me a bit of Lowden guitars.
Adi top on the Boucher. Grab a Martin GE or Authentic and you have that same if not more power.
The Boucher has definite sweet sound above the others I love Martin but you can’t ignore what you’re hearing
I'm no pro but Boucher all the way for me. Had a lot going on sound wise. Almost like there was a second guitar in the mix at times.
Me too
I've preferred Furch in other comparison videos I've seen, but in this one, I found the Martin to be best. It sounded a bit warmer to me. But they're all pretty close.
--------------------Martin Furch Boucher
Strumming: 0:47 1:17 1:48
Flatpicking: 2:21 2:38 2:57
Fingerstyle: 3:16 3:40 4:05
Thank you so much! I'll include this in the description.
The hero we needed. 👏
Martin still the best
The Furch is my long-time companion, live or recording, first choice , never regret !
I'd say the Furch is definitely the best value! All sounded beautiful, and sounds like a great reason to test drive each one. In the end, it's all about which one speaks to you!!!
When you consider best value, it's hard to beat right? Thanks for the comment.
I preferred the Boucher overall. It did fall down a little to the Furch in the fingerpicking, but was definitely better for strumming & flatpicking.
To my ear in the fingerstyle the Boucher was so much in a class of its own that I went back to the Martin and Furch to confirm they were actually playing the same piece....
Yep. I aslo did that. Seems like he plays some other melody
IMHO the Furch is the most balanced of this trio. You get a lot for your money with a Furch. I also love the warm Bass sound of the Boucher.
would have liked to see a Collings in the mix, they are amazing guitars too. All sounded amazing, how could you go wrong owning any of the three?
I love furch
The Martin is on a class of its own in the Strumming and Flatpicking sections with the Boucher coming 2nd. The Fingerstyle belongs to the Furch, its clarity and tone sets it above the others with the Boucher 2nd.
That Boucher....I frankly have never heard of them before but I want to hear it again! Really quite an outstanding guitar. Great video. Thanks.
And when you think that "boucher" in French means butcher!🤔😊
Right On
Martin has an extra something to the sound you don't usually find in other guitars. The Furch would likely sound the best in a recording room since the sound is so clean. Never heard of Boucher but will now check them out since it was impressive.
I think it is not “fair” to compare a new guitar (Furch and Boucher) to a 10 year old guitar (Martin) especially with sitka spruce top, which is rather hard and needs time to settle and warm up. I own among others a Lakewood 32 CE ( not sure about the letters) which has a European spruce top and it took some time before the tone changed from bright and resounding to rich and warm.
In this comparison the Furch didn’t come out great.
Precisely. I love Martins but this is not fair test
You are absolutely right, it is easy to hear the difference between a well "seasoned" guitar to a freshly built one. The comparison cannot be fair, but I am 100% sure that both the Boucher and the Furch will age very well. 3 great instruments, I woul'd go for the Boucher, just because it is made here in Québec! ;)
FACTS 💯
I enjoyed the demo and find that the 3 guitars all sound very similar. I own 2 vintage Martins and just sold a Boucher Goose. 2 days ago Luke sold me a Furch Vintage 1 rs-sr and so far I'm very happy with it's strong voice and excellent articulation. Just so you know where I'm coming from, I started playing guitar in 1964 at the age of 12 and have owned well over 100 guitars in my mostly professional, playing life. I would not hesitate to recommend Furch guitars to anyone.
Thanks for the recommendation. You can’t go wrong with any of these guitars. Except, the warranty and how it feels when you play it. Martin beats the Furch on the warranty for limited life time. The Furch has 3 years only. But I think the Furch feels better when you play it, more live, vibrating in your gut, maybe a little more volume and possibly just a bit easier to play. I have never played a Boucher. I don’t know what the warranty is on those and how they feel when you play it. The cost difference should be considered also. Since their tonal qualities are so close. You could throw customer service in case they come up with issues that need repairs. But, let me just go back to the most important thing that they all have, a wonderful tone. The number one thing for Martin guitars is tone, the number one thing for Furch is tone and it sounds like Boucher too. Will your ears tell you to fall in love for a very minimal tonal difference between one another?
@@josejcastaneda5826sadly Martin has long abandoned actually carrying out their life long warranty, so it really isn't different to the others in that regard.
I believe the Furch is the most versatile of the three. The mids and high are the most clearly articulated. They seem to kind of jump out, especially the strumming around the seventh fret. The boomy sound of the other two is a little overpowering, but some of that could be coming from the mic setup.
Absolutely. Mic placement, the unsung hero of acoustic guitar recording.
Can u do a same comparison with OM models for same 3 brands
Furch is the best one in finger style
I just came across the Furch name this morning. Watching a Texas based RUclips channel. What interested me was finding out how Furch jis innovating with a bolt design for the neck/heel attachemnt and theiri own sound board bracing design. But in this group I'm actually preferring the Martin. I usually don't. As I find Martins usually on the brighter side...compared to brands like Huss & Dalton, Collings...etc.
Boucher all the way.
Almost sounds like a mandolin combined. Wow.
Not to say the others aren’t good. But the magic is in the B.
Furch - 👍
Boucher. Although I am a Furch fan.
The Furch and Boucher sound thin compared to the Martin…imo.
I found the Martin was the warmest sounding.
The real winner is based on the price tag lol furch wins imo, I'm quickly becoming a furching furch fan
I tried so many guitars but Martin never clicked with me. In a small store I tried some Furch guitars, 2 of them didn't click but the 3rd was like when Harry Potter got his wand in HP1. Amazing. It's exceptional for fingerstyle, just like in the video and with harder strumming it still has amazing depth.
I've had the exact same experience. I just bought a Furch Red Deluxe Gc SR.
Nice battle, I do own a Boucher and it is outstanding. Thank you.
The Martin sounded open and comfortable, Furch sounded tightly wound, Boucher sounded bass heavy/boggy.
I own a Boucher Goose, those guitars sound great, so alive, buy one if you can
Martin by a mile. Nice playing Corey
The Martin sounds miles better than the the other two
I was absolutely blown away by the HD-28! The others sounded great but IMO there was a huge gap between the Martin and the other two. Strumming was the Martin easily, flatpicking Martin, fingerpicking was the closest out of the three but I still would go with the Martin for fingerpicking with the Furch in a very close second. Overall hands down the Martin. Just my opinion--they all sound wonderful!
Im a Furch guy, but Boucher sounds awesome. And the Martins are always good..never played a bad one. Gonna check into Boucher!
That HD-28 sounded amazing. The Boucher was great - and possibly the Furch for fingerstyle.
The martin HD-28 sounds fuller, a bit boomier. It sounds like a Martin. The Furch sounded the weaker of the 3, but that's just my opinion. The HD-28 was born in 1972.
3 beautiful guitars. Martin sound best overall to my ears, of course. Most defined lows,mids and highs.
Martin absolutely the best !!!
The Furch was lovely, but the Boucher sounded better to me. The Martin was just fine as well. I just prefer non-martin neck profiles...
Boucher far and away
Landslide.... I might like the meeting more than the Furch though... Warmer
Ok. You sold me on the Boucher. I never heard of this brand before this video. I have acoustic and electric guitars from Martin, Yamaha, Cort, Larrivee, Godin, Fender, Kramer, Charvel, Gibson, Washburn, Cole Clark, Supro, and Ibanez...I am not saying this to boast, but just to say that the Boucher sounds like nothing else I have ever heard before. It’s amazingly beautiful. Maybe I love it so much because I do not have anything with Adirondack spruce! lol...you’re inspiring more GAS!! Cool video, great guitars, and wonderful playing! 🐰❤️🎸🎶✌️
Thanks for sharing your comment. All three are great guitars. The Boucher is a force to contend with. Many aspects are simply subjective at this level. Cheers.
Loved the demo! Great playing and wonderful sounding guitars! For a time I owned a Boucher Spruce Goose. It was a nice guitar. Beautiful to look at and had a unique tone. The neck was a little too chunky for me. Same with my Martin D18v. I loved the sound of the D-18v, but the neck profile wasn't great IMO. I do love my Simon and Patrick Showcase Rosewood, however. It sounds fantastic (I sold my Martin the week after I got this S&P) and was always reliable for performing live. I would be interested in another Boucher if they slimmed their neck down.
They all sound like all great guitars! I'd want the Boucher or Martin myself.
1. Martin seems to have deepest fullest bass tones.
2. Furch has more of a nice flatter mid-tone sound [didn't like that high note rattle @ 4:02 ].
3. Boucher seems to have the fullest tones on all frequencies, not just the bass side. It resonates even in mid and high tones which is pretty cool.
I agree; they're all great. Listen at 0:48 then at 1:48 the Boucher even beats the Martin on deeper fuller bass tones.
No doubt they are all cool guitars. Disclaimer, my own 'go to' guitar is a Furch Om; it is sweet for finger style and playing on the porch, mind you I don't have the talent or chops that Corey Heuvel has in his left pinkie toe. He could undoubtedly make an $80.00 Washburn Disney Hanah Montana model sound like an Ervin Somogyi custom masterpiece...
I was impressed that Furch for the most part held its own in the reviews, seeing the Martin has had ten years to open up, the Boucher features a different species top... I wonder (question) if their value's are actually equal to the $800.00 and $1,300.00 price differentials above the Czech model? Are their tones and responsiveness significantly superior to the Furch? Is name recognition playing a part in the ratings - and in the price tag? Before I made my choice, I'd have to hold them in my hands and see if there is one of them I couldn't leave the building without taking her with me.
I am guitar player born in Czech republic, but I am living in Waterloo, Ontario...:-)
1. MARTIN
2.BOUCHER
3. FURCH
Yep
Furch - the most balanced one
For me, Martin is the best.
Thanks!
No
I like the Furch . The Martin and Boucher sound too much like money , falling through my fingers .
Ha. Best creative writing comment. Cheers.
I'm looking for guitar I can play some fingerpicking blues and folk but I also play some punk songs with a lot of strumming? Any advice?
Sure. We would love to assist you. Just get in touch with us at sales@brickhouseguitars.com and we will go from there. Cheers. Roger
The sound of Boucher strummed at 1:51 was extraordinary
Sounded like yamaha f310 (a plywood guitar) lool
The other 2 companies would not exist if it were not for Martin.
Indeed. Martin influence is everywhere, just like Fender and Gibson.
I'll trade a high end guitar for that ability any time. But ... for strumming I'd take the Martin or the Furch (being more pronounced) as the Boucher sounds very heavy, but for fingerpicking I'd take the Boucher (for the same reason). I don't like flatpicking :)
Three excellent guitars, but Furch is my personal choice - especially for fingerstyle.
I'm really amazed at the comments here. After I posted my comment I decided to read some and I'm shocked at how many different opinions there are on this subject. I know that everything is subjective and people have different tastes but I also think that it has something to do with the sound quality of the device they are using to watch the video, because clearly people aren't hearing what I'm hearing based upon these comments I just read
It's true. So many factors at play. All three are great guitars! Cheers. Roger
boucher
IMOP The martin has the warmer tone. A very nice and balanced comparrison.
That boucher,jesusm.. what a sound .
Very beautiful "Boom" sound from the Boucher. I hope I have a chance to try it one day (living overseas), though for flatpicking and strumming Furch seems more for my taste - brighter. Between these two I think my choice would depend on a song. Martin sounds okay, but that's all it seems to be :)) Would be keen to hear all on the same wood though!
Please do another with OMs.
its a tough one but the Boucher rocks all the way and if I should play at a live venue it will be Boucher for sure , the Furch is nice and mellow and Martin just never lets you down
It would be important to know the prices.
My feeling is that the Martin is probably the most expensive, followed by Boucher and then Furch?
Anyway, The Boucher is my absolute favorite for its richness and evenness across the spectrum. The Martin sounded like it had a smiley face EQ on it, and the Furch was damn impressive and warm, but that Boucher was like a god damn orchestra.
For the price of the Boucher you could buy the HD28 and grab a D18 while you’re there.
It does sound good though.
I know Bouchers aren't cheap, but still not as outrageous as some other boutique makers (Bourgeois, Santa Cruz, Collings et al) @@G_Demolished
Sounded like a Martin sweep
Boucher wins the Martin is second Furch is third
Furch
Had a guy in playing a Boucher today in my session and it really blew me away! Amazing powerful sound. A serious contender for my next guitar.
Enjoyed the Martin the most, but that Boucher certainly draws you in!
I think you could play on a wheelbarrow and make it sound amazing. You pulled the best out of all three ... nice.
I dont think you could go wrong with either of these guitars.The Furch looked and sounded like a great value guitar. Nevertheless my ear instantly recognizes and favors the Martin guitar tone. What a sound! Even so, I would declare Boucher the clear winner in this comparison video. To my ear at least, it seemed to have clearer intonation and fuller tone.
Great comment! They are all amazing in their own ways:)
The 3 of them were lovely and you'd be happy owning any of them. I just felt the Martin sounded more open. It was like it had been played for 10 or 15 years, whereas the other 2 were just out of the factory.
I agree with you. That Martin looks like a standard HD28 (pre-reimagined) series. The top looks like its aged as well and looks like it's probably it's at least ten years old.
All things guitar, the Martin had been played. It was pre -owned
The Martin probably has been played already for over 10 years, makes quite a difference.... possibly not the fairest comparison :-)
No fair! Anything Corey plays sounds amazing!
Yes, that dude is amazing… I could only dream of playing that cleanly.
adorondack will sound much better after a few years. best top wood by far
Thanks for the video. I agree the Boucher sounded the best with Martin second. I wonder if the Furch did not have quite as new strings as lacked some percussiveness. Maybe the new Furches are not as good as the older series. What with Furch senior taking a back seat.
Well you can't compare the Furch with its laminated back and side to a Martin or Boucher.
@@johnnycmajor umm, only a few of the Furch models have laminate back and sides. This particular furch is all solid. Probably 80% of the furch lineup is all solid
Great test! I'm a solid Martin guy all the way...but I have to give it to the Boucher..."this time". The Furch was good but lacking.
This is how comparisons should be done.