Love the way you do the A-B comparison here. While I'll always be a Taylor fan (I find the necks work best for my small hands), I really like the Gibson sound best - when I'd close my eyes and open them during the playback, the J45 was the sound I like better.
There’s a thump to the j45 that adds a percussive element to the sound. The Taylor sounds like the thump is rolled off. That’s awesome engineering design. I think the Gibson sounds right for singers. But the Taylor is so accurate and precise.
Own 4 gibson acoustics and they just have such a beautiful sound, I tried a Taylor today and liked it as well, and I'll more then likely add it to my collection, but Gibson is King!
Taylor is fuller and louder. Gibson is clearer and more shimmering. Take your pick. In addition to the tone difference, the different scale lengths and neck shapes create very different feels.
I prefer the Tylor's tone here but feel like the Gibson would react in the better way when I get a little too excited and beat the strings too hard. Very helpful comparison of 2 of the 4 options I have narrowed my search down to before getting to start playing them myself.
You are absolutely correct. These Taylors are made for a light to moderate Strum. When you get aggressive it repays you with a very brash sound. For finger picking and a light attack on strumming they sound amazing.
I'll be honest. I have the 517 and 717...I've had gibson j45s and martin d18s and these Taylor's are far more dynamic and when I strum or fingerpick light they are crystal clear and balanced and when I strum hard they take it far more than a martin or a gibson. And I love all 3 brands.
@@thefisherman2837 I can relate to this now, but with a caveat. Since my previous comment, I have brought home a few different Taylor's (714 Walnut, 914, 816 older model), and the 816 was the ultimate keeper. I also have a Southern Jumbo (fancied up J45). The 816 can take a heavy strum and deliver back a big, bold, and percissive voice and never loses the ability to be dynamic or out of control. The 714 Walnut would mush out with harder strumming, and the 914 could have been great but it had an unfixable problem that caused a buzzing that was not fret buzz. The SJ/J45 can pretty much hold up to heavy strumming, but it does not reward with dynamic headroom. When I dig in, it does not snap back with the zing of extra energy like the 816 does, it instead just booms a little more but in its softer warmer kind of way, kind of in a muddy but not mushy way, when compared to the Taylor. One final note, I also tried out the new 816 and did not gel with it at all. It was quite stiff and sterile and lacking in feeling like it is alive and pleasantly dynamic.
What is it that the Gibson lows are so much more lush than anybody else's. I wanted to like the Eastman, but no, missing the lush bottom end. Well done, J45
Maybe it's just my ears but I definitely hear more of the strings on the Taylor but I hear the wood coming through more on the Gibson. Both are amazing guitars though. In my opinion, every acoustic player needs a J45.
FINALLY! A review that switches back and forth in real time to better compare these two guitars. So many reviews are talk, talk, talk with too much time between sound clips to really hear the difference. Most have pretty lame audio, too, but yours was quite good. Thanks!!!
I don't understand why Taylor doesn't come up with a better sounding guitar. They're so advanced in their manufacturing. I think a LOT of it is because of their bolt on neck design. I think they could innovate a better bolt on neck that mimics that properties of a proper dovetail.
You're basing that on recordings on RUclips channels, not on actual guitars. Collings also uses bolt on necks. I have a 517 and it has a ton of low end.
It’s the new V bracing pattern on the TAylor. It increase clarity and sustain but decreases the low end. Many boutique makers use bolt on neck. I have guitars with both and the bolt on transmits sound just fine. Look at videos for the AD27 TAylor. It seems to have more low end , though mellow.
J-45 by a mile. The Taylor sounds compressed whereas the Gibson sounds free and full of harmonics. Plus I saw the Taylor in person and it looks like poo. I guess it's fair to tell you I own a J-45. But it still sounds much better than the flat Taylor. IMO.
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Love the way you do the A-B comparison here. While I'll always be a Taylor fan (I find the necks work best for my small hands), I really like the Gibson sound best - when I'd close my eyes and open them during the playback, the J45 was the sound I like better.
There’s a thump to the j45 that adds a percussive element to the sound. The Taylor sounds like the thump is rolled off. That’s awesome engineering design. I think the Gibson sounds right for singers. But the Taylor is so accurate and precise.
Own 4 gibson acoustics and they just have such a beautiful sound, I tried a Taylor today and liked it as well, and I'll more then likely add it to my collection, but Gibson is King!
Great demo like that way you spliced together could really compare them
I like both.
I Own a v braced Taylor now, debating on a j45 as well someday
J-45 wins! The J -45 is my next guitar purchase. Currently play a Taylor 314ce, which I tried to like, but need to switch up.
Taylor is fuller and louder. Gibson is clearer and more shimmering. Take your pick. In addition to the tone difference, the different scale lengths and neck shapes create very different feels.
The 45 for me
I prefer the Tylor's tone here but feel like the Gibson would react in the better way when I get a little too excited and beat the strings too hard. Very helpful comparison of 2 of the 4 options I have narrowed my search down to before getting to start playing them myself.
You are absolutely correct. These Taylors are made for a light to moderate Strum. When you get aggressive it repays you with a very brash sound. For finger picking and a light attack on strumming they sound amazing.
I'll be honest. I have the 517 and 717...I've had gibson j45s and martin d18s and these Taylor's are far more dynamic and when I strum or fingerpick light they are crystal clear and balanced and when I strum hard they take it far more than a martin or a gibson. And I love all 3 brands.
@@thefisherman2837 I can relate to this now, but with a caveat. Since my previous comment, I have brought home a few different Taylor's (714 Walnut, 914, 816 older model), and the 816 was the ultimate keeper. I also have a Southern Jumbo (fancied up J45). The 816 can take a heavy strum and deliver back a big, bold, and percissive voice and never loses the ability to be dynamic or out of control. The 714 Walnut would mush out with harder strumming, and the 914 could have been great but it had an unfixable problem that caused a buzzing that was not fret buzz. The SJ/J45 can pretty much hold up to heavy strumming, but it does not reward with dynamic headroom. When I dig in, it does not snap back with the zing of extra energy like the 816 does, it instead just booms a little more but in its softer warmer kind of way, kind of in a muddy but not mushy way, when compared to the Taylor. One final note, I also tried out the new 816 and did not gel with it at all. It was quite stiff and sterile and lacking in feeling like it is alive and pleasantly dynamic.
What is it that the Gibson lows are so much more lush than anybody else's. I wanted to like the Eastman, but no, missing the lush bottom end. Well done, J45
The full dovetail neck joint. Bolt on necks will never fully replicate that sound.
Had the exact same experience with the Eastman10SS. Even tried the 20SS with the rosewood hoping to match the bass, but no dice.
Are you guitarists or bass players? Many of you just talk about the lows.What about the highs?
Maybe it's just my ears but I definitely hear more of the strings on the Taylor but I hear the wood coming through more on the Gibson. Both are amazing guitars though. In my opinion, every acoustic player needs a J45.
Hearing the strings on an acoustic guitar. What a novel concept.
@@maraviyoso8473 imagine being a snob about the way someone describes an already obscure sonic quality.
Funny I hear more string on the Gibson
The Taylor has a tighter tone than the Gibson...In the end it depends on personal preference..Thanks for the comparison it was needed. 🌼
Both great. Taylor is more focussed Gibson is deeper.
Great video. How would you say the necks and playability compare? Is the Taylor neck considerably slimmer or more “electric” feeling? Thanks.
Taylors and Martins are great for songs that make me smile. Gibsons are great for songs that make cry. Every guitar player needs at least one of each.
I love that description❤️
Just the video I needed.
Give me a Fender for electric but I just love Gibson acoustic guitars.
FINALLY! A review that switches back and forth in real time to better compare these two guitars. So many reviews are talk, talk, talk with too much time between sound clips to really hear the difference. Most have pretty lame audio, too, but yours was quite good. Thanks!!!
I prefer the Taylor. Gibson sounds flabby in comparison. For recording I like the tighter sound of the Taylor; I won't need that bottom end boom.
Gibson all day, Taylor sounds flat in comparison, thanks for putting this out
Gibson more pronounced in the bass , Taylor the treble. Other than that, eachy peachy. Wouldn't kick either out .good demo.
The Taylor sounds muted in comparison to the J-45. From my standpoint, the J-45 takes the prize.
I agree. The Taylor lacks character.
@@guitarlusteuphoria4507 character? WTF?
Gibson J 45 wins here by a country mile.
Taylor sounds like a smaller body acoustic..
More boom in that Gibson.
I had a 517 and several j-45's over the years - all sold or went back to the store - not the best for fingerstyle
Tie
Gibson for the win. As soon as it switches to the Taylor all manner of girth disappears. Just sounds boxed in and plastic
The J45 sounds better
I don't understand why Taylor doesn't come up with a better sounding guitar. They're so advanced in their manufacturing. I think a LOT of it is because of their bolt on neck design. I think they could innovate a better bolt on neck that mimics that properties of a proper dovetail.
Yeah I agree. They are such “nice” guitars, but they always sound uninspiring.
They overbuild them. Too heavy and thick. Not resonant.
You're basing that on recordings on RUclips channels, not on actual guitars. Collings also uses bolt on necks. I have a 517 and it has a ton of low end.
Mic placement and mixing are really important when recording instruments. ruclips.net/video/kmCjfx8GYr0/видео.html
It’s the new V bracing pattern on the TAylor. It increase clarity and sustain but decreases the low end. Many boutique makers use bolt on neck. I have guitars with both and the bolt on transmits sound just fine. Look at videos for the AD27 TAylor. It seems to have more low end , though mellow.
Taylor complit sond
Lot of people hearing with their eyes in the comment section
J-45 by a mile. The Taylor sounds compressed whereas the Gibson sounds free and full of harmonics. Plus I saw the Taylor in person and it looks like poo.
I guess it's fair to tell you I own a J-45. But it still sounds much better than the flat Taylor. IMO.