@@jimmy5634 how so? I can hear a distinction between strings/ notes. But I think the taylors are a little more pronounced in this example. Theyre different size bodies though. I own a d28 and it's very articulate.
I love Martins but this one sounds dull and flat by comparison. I own several Gibson’s and Martins, pains me to say the Taylor is easily the best sounding guitar in this video. Could be strings, mic placement, or just the fact that every guitar has its own unique tone, but it’s the clear winner here.
Taylor 317 (or 417, 517, 717) Grand pacific (round shoulder dread) would a been a more relative comparison than using a grand autidorium bodystyle to compare against dreadnoughts
My thoughts exactly. Maybe so many of these comparison videos use grand auditorium bodystyle to represent Taylor just because Taylor produces them the most, but a larger model Taylor would make for a much more consistent comparison with the other 2 brands' guitars here.
The Martin is incredibly well rounded and balanced, deep, warm lows & bright, crisp highs, where as other acoustics often leave at least one of those characteristics to be desired. Everyone has their preference. That being said, I also love Guild acoustics! 😏
All 3 sound amazing, but to my ears the Martin wins. Gibson has nice low end & a very nostalgic sound to me. Taylor is bright and crisp. Martin blends both in such a nice way.
I have a new D18 and it's the best sounding guitar I have out of 16 guitars. However; the way Martin is getting such a huge, vibrant sound from it is by making the back, sides, and top very very thin. The guitar is the lightest I've ever played for its size. This guitar will be very easy to crack or for the binding to come loose through normal playing. My friend has the same guitar, keeps humidity to about 50 percent and he has both a crack and the binding is coming loose. For the crack, he said he barely tapped the arm of a wooden chair and it cracked. For the binding, I don't think it was humidity. It could have been bad glue, craftsmanship, etc. Martin paid to fix it, but as I run my hand along the binding I note that the binding and wood are not smoothly put together. Wish me luck with mine; I don't have high hopes. Amazing sound, but there's a trade-off in durability.
I have a friend that told me to stay away from Martin's for that exact reason. He's had to do a bunch of repairs on their guitars as they are falling apart. I was really thinking hard about getting one... I think I'll go with the Gibby.
Nothing is going to crack. Relax. The d18 isn't made super thin. Absolutely ridiculous 😂. The only issue they've ever had is binding. Which is been fixed. They're acoustic guitars. You're not supposed to smack them into tables. Although I've done it with my Martins by accident and dinged them. Never cracked one, ever Even the custom authentics, which are using thinner tops don't crack. I dropped a heavy tuning gauge right on my top. Small ding The binding thing was an issue though. I will agree there. The fact your friend got a crack, well he's not telling you something. It sure as hell didn't just crack. That's not how it works. I've owned Martins my entire life and never seen or had one crack. Your friend is hiding something from you. Sorry but that's a fact. Barely tapped is a lie. I gaurentee hr smacked the hell out of it. Martins have nevrr had cracking issues I kept one of mine at 30-35% humidity for years on end with forced air heat in the room. Which is a no no for any guitar. Was an accident. New house. Wasn't thinking. Never one crack. And this was a lightly built golden era 18 I hate when rumors spread off of some guys "experience" If you want a super heavily built guitar btw, you'll never get good sound. Martins are lightly built inna sense. But not built where they just crack and fall apart. Froggy Bottoms for instance are MUCH MORE lightly built than Martin and they're 10k guitars
Ninguna es mejor que la otra porque al ser diferentes instrumentos, dan diferentes sonido y, queda ya al gusto de lo que cada quien busca a la hora de hacer música.
Well-executed comparison, only I wish it included more than strumming. Preference is mainly a question of taste. The J-45 is the most bassy and fundamental, and the 314 the most trebly and overtoney. The D-18 is to me a reasonable compromise, plus it has a certain complexity that the other two lack.
The Martin needed a better mic position. I think if you got the best position with the mics you are using it would show off each guitar to it's optimum potential. This might've been the best set up including the room for the Taylor. I liked the Gibson best but could have been miced even better. With just one general purpose mic and position I liked the Gibson here. Your videos are always great. You play very nice. I do appreciate the one set up for all three guitars. It gives a good representation of all the guitars. I still think it might be nice to see what room, mics, and position would get the best sound out of each and do another comparison.
Gibson or Martin win this contest. But I think a very good Guild would compete well. -And thanks for a fine video. -It makes it easy to hear the sounds of the instruments. Thanks for not producing lots of tones per second. ( impressing soloplaying) That kind of playing to often makes it difficult to hear the sound of the instrument.
Gib has more of a darker sound, taylor has more of an open-ended high punch through raw sound, and the martin has that sweet refined not too low, not too high sound, like aged wine.
Actualy there are very less viewers of this video to catch the real sound of guitars between these three guitars ... just close your eyes and feel the right n pertect sound of cords of gibson j45 its 100% perfect on cords ... thats why gibson is my choice any day any tym ... gibson no.1 acoustic guitars maker .. ever ❤👍💯
None is better, but I liked the Martin more, maybe cause my ears are intoxicated in a good way from my Martins. But I want the Gibson too and maybe later the Taylor!
My opinion, the Gibson sounds great but a little tiny like an Alvarez MD60BG, the Taylor sound beautiful and most beautiful of all three but only if the player isn’t going to sing with it. I feel over all, the Martin would be best for strumming and singing as it’s just has such a good balance of tones, especially for recording with vocals. Just my thoughts though. 🤷♂️💰
No surprises here. As always, Taylor most bright, articulate and versatile, Martin darker and woodier with more bass, Gibson distinctive, dry, classic low-fi sound. Taylor will unquestionably have the best overall build quality, then Martin, then Gibson.
I've owned a multitude of all these guitars, and my personal opinion is that the alternative woods used by Taylor, Sapele or Ovangkol, never come close to matching Mahogany or Rosewood. I don't think you're going to match an aged D 28, or a sweet J 45, no matter what. I The sustainability factor of using the other woods is commendable, but I'm exclusive to Martin and Gibson at this point (estimating I've had close to 80 guitars over many, many years....As I mentioned, purely personal preference.
Taylor, Gibson,Martin.in my opinion That Taylor is one good sounding guitar ,I own seven high end Taylor's and a Martin ,I would love to have that Taylor and I like the Gibson, but man that Taylor I 💕 love
I'm sure many of you haven't played all 3 if any. I've done it, FYI. They're very different in shape and construction. And all three have their good things and not so good things. Right now, I'm Team J45
J45 all day and this is from an ex Martin fan boy and I used to own a standard d18 and still own a custom shop d18. I write with my standard J45 more than any other. The best!
no Gibson sounds the best ..D18 to much ring, to bright sounding etc I like the more humble woody gibson sound.. sry if I use weird words to describe my english isnt the best😅
@@paul4292 I think they all have different sounds and vibes, there is no “best” when you get high end guitars. Also it just depends on size , feel, playability etc. your English is good! Most can only speak one language m.
Generalizations. Although I'm a Martin fan. Not a fan of Taylors at all. And I think some Gibson are nice. I think all can do what you've stated very well
neither the gibson nor the taylor were balanced...too much midrange or treble. Martin has more bass and thus better overtones. They all sound beautiful however, and I think for fingerpicking all are equally great. Martin wins the strumming.
After listening again and again.... I'm happy to say.... Gibson is no1 guitar for me.... They all sound good..... But something in Gibson is Special......
Gibson has a distinctive sound.
I think it also records really well!
Martin is the best.They make the sweetest sounding accoustics.
taylor rules
It depends on your ears, and your taste
The note separation is missing in the Martin…by design.
@@jimmy5634 how so? I can hear a distinction between strings/ notes. But I think the taylors are a little more pronounced in this example. Theyre different size bodies though. I own a d28 and it's very articulate.
I love Martins but this one sounds dull and flat by comparison. I own several Gibson’s and Martins, pains me to say the Taylor is easily the best sounding guitar in this video. Could be strings, mic placement, or just the fact that every guitar has its own unique tone, but it’s the clear winner here.
Good video. No talking. Straight to the point with good audio. Thanks
j45 forever......wonderful....
Nothing to beat the Martin. Very open and natural sound.
Good video. Can really tell difference. High end Taylor (though I don't find them comfortable). Low hum, Gibson. Balance, Martin.
Nice. I think the Martin wins this round. And I love how precise your playing is! It's so great for listening to comparisons.
Taylor 317 (or 417, 517, 717) Grand pacific (round shoulder dread) would a been a more relative comparison than using a grand autidorium bodystyle to compare against dreadnoughts
My thoughts exactly. Maybe so many of these comparison videos use grand auditorium bodystyle to represent Taylor just because Taylor produces them the most, but a larger model Taylor would make for a much more consistent comparison with the other 2 brands' guitars here.
와~~ 이런 심플하고 명확한 비교영상 정말 좋아요!!!!
정말 깁슨, 테일러, 마틴 하면 떠오르는 사운드 이미지가 그대로 나오네요 ㅋㅋ
I like the Gibson, the others sound kind of thin to me.
ass backwards...the gibson sounds like a cheap china guitar.
What? The Martin in no way sounded thinner than that Gibson
I’m with Pickaxe… Gibson sounded the best to my ears .
Agree fully.
@@earl3496 you need to practice your trolling skills. . . and you ears
Great demo…finally I can hear the guitars side by side! Gabby all the way!
The Martin is incredibly well rounded and balanced, deep, warm lows & bright, crisp highs, where as other acoustics often leave at least one of those characteristics to be desired. Everyone has their preference. That being said, I also love Guild acoustics! 😏
All 3 sound amazing, but to my ears the Martin wins. Gibson has nice low end & a very nostalgic sound to me. Taylor is bright and crisp. Martin blends both in such a nice way.
I have a new D18 and it's the best sounding guitar I have out of 16 guitars. However; the way Martin is getting such a huge, vibrant sound from it is by making the back, sides, and top very very thin. The guitar is the lightest I've ever played for its size. This guitar will be very easy to crack or for the binding to come loose through normal playing. My friend has the same guitar, keeps humidity to about 50 percent and he has both a crack and the binding is coming loose. For the crack, he said he barely tapped the arm of a wooden chair and it cracked. For the binding, I don't think it was humidity. It could have been bad glue, craftsmanship, etc. Martin paid to fix it, but as I run my hand along the binding I note that the binding and wood are not smoothly put together. Wish me luck with mine; I don't have high hopes. Amazing sound, but there's a trade-off in durability.
I have a friend that told me to stay away from Martin's for that exact reason. He's had to do a bunch of repairs on their guitars as they are falling apart. I was really thinking hard about getting one... I think I'll go with the Gibby.
Nothing is going to crack. Relax. The d18 isn't made super thin. Absolutely ridiculous 😂. The only issue they've ever had is binding. Which is been fixed. They're acoustic guitars. You're not supposed to smack them into tables. Although I've done it with my Martins by accident and dinged them. Never cracked one, ever
Even the custom authentics, which are using thinner tops don't crack. I dropped a heavy tuning gauge right on my top. Small ding
The binding thing was an issue though. I will agree there.
The fact your friend got a crack, well he's not telling you something. It sure as hell didn't just crack. That's not how it works. I've owned Martins my entire life and never seen or had one crack. Your friend is hiding something from you. Sorry but that's a fact. Barely tapped is a lie. I gaurentee hr smacked the hell out of it.
Martins have nevrr had cracking issues
I kept one of mine at 30-35% humidity for years on end with forced air heat in the room. Which is a no no for any guitar. Was an accident. New house. Wasn't thinking. Never one crack. And this was a lightly built golden era 18
I hate when rumors spread off of some guys "experience"
If you want a super heavily built guitar btw, you'll never get good sound. Martins are lightly built inna sense. But not built where they just crack and fall apart. Froggy Bottoms for instance are MUCH MORE lightly built than Martin and they're 10k guitars
I will pick gibson or martin
Ninguna es mejor que la otra porque al ser diferentes instrumentos, dan diferentes sonido y, queda ya al gusto de lo que cada quien busca a la hora de hacer música.
Well-executed comparison, only I wish it included more than strumming. Preference is mainly a question of taste. The J-45 is the most bassy and fundamental, and the 314 the most trebly and overtoney. The D-18 is to me a reasonable compromise, plus it has a certain complexity that the other two lack.
The Martin needed a better mic position. I think if you got the best position with the mics you are using it would show off each guitar to it's optimum potential. This might've been the best set up including the room for the Taylor. I liked the Gibson best but could have been miced even better. With just one general purpose mic and position I liked the Gibson here. Your videos are always great. You play very nice. I do appreciate the one set up for all three guitars. It gives a good representation of all the guitars. I still think it might be nice to see what room, mics, and position would get the best sound out of each and do another comparison.
That Martin is so romantic. The Taylor is full of life. But that Gibson is soo cool!
That martin does it for me..such a sweet tone
My family has had a Gibson j-50 in the family for over 60 years. My ears will forever know that tone
i like gibson a lot, but taylor is sounds amazing too,
Could have bought any of these three guitars. I came home with the Taylor 314ce. To me, it's everything I wanted and more. No buyers remorse here.
Gibson or Martin win this contest. But I think a very good Guild would compete well. -And thanks for a fine video. -It makes it easy to hear the sounds of the instruments. Thanks for not producing lots of tones per second. ( impressing soloplaying) That kind of playing to often makes it difficult to hear the sound of the instrument.
Gib has more of a darker sound, taylor has more of an open-ended high punch through raw sound, and the martin has that sweet refined not too low, not too high sound, like aged wine.
Take the Taylor out so we can hear more of the Gibby and Martin! 🤣. I want a J 45, but I did like the Martin here
could you please do Martin 000x2e vs Cort L300 vs Sigma 000m18 ??
I am long fan of Gibson, however this Martin has nice balance of sound.
Great audio
Excellent video
I like the gibson the sound is so soothing on my ear
悪かろうが良かろうがギブソンを愛してます。
大好きです。
I own a Martin and love the way it plays. I played the Gibson and it felt cheap compared to the Martin but I can't get over how good it sounds.
Gibson sounds fantastic.
세 기타 모두 6줄 소리균형이 좋네요
Actualy there are very less viewers of this video to catch the real sound of guitars between these three guitars ... just close your eyes and feel the right n pertect sound of cords of gibson j45 its 100% perfect on cords ... thats why gibson is my choice any day any tym ... gibson no.1 acoustic guitars maker .. ever ❤👍💯
None is better, but I liked the Martin more, maybe cause my ears are intoxicated in a good way from my Martins. But I want the Gibson too and maybe later the Taylor!
Martin 🔥
My opinion, the Gibson sounds great but a little tiny like an Alvarez MD60BG, the Taylor sound beautiful and most beautiful of all three but only if the player isn’t going to sing with it. I feel over all, the Martin would be best for strumming and singing as it’s just has such a good balance of tones, especially for recording with vocals.
Just my thoughts though. 🤷♂️💰
1. D-18 2. J-45 3. Taylor
Gibson hands down. Much more full and broader range then the other two
Martin the best
The J45 all day long!
Indeed. I have played guitar for several decades. I currently own a Martin. I love a D-18, but not that D-18. I like the J45 best.
Its clean.sound...D18....I thingk... but.. all is good..👍
the gibson is balance to Me even though I love the Martin
I prefer the warm tones of the D18.
No surprises here. As always, Taylor most bright, articulate and versatile, Martin darker and woodier with more bass, Gibson distinctive, dry, classic low-fi sound. Taylor will unquestionably have the best overall build quality, then Martin, then Gibson.
0:49 I think the best Guitar and chord progression😃
Gibson Pop 👍
Taylor Rock 👍
Martin Slow Rock, Jazz 👍
WAW, there are ALL REAL Guitars!
Anyone from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰🙂
Taylor AD27e Flametop reminds me of Gibson J45
J45 every time. She got soul
I go with Taylor.
J45 all the way. Dry, woody, but full and articulate. Perfection.
결론: 결국 3개 다 있어야 함
Martin sounded muddy to these ears.Not enough separation of tones.
Yep.
I've owned a multitude of all these guitars, and my personal opinion is that the alternative woods used by Taylor, Sapele or Ovangkol, never come close to matching Mahogany or Rosewood. I don't think you're going to match an aged D 28, or a sweet J 45, no matter what. I The sustainability factor of using the other woods is commendable, but I'm exclusive to Martin and Gibson at this point (estimating I've had close to 80 guitars over many, many years....As I mentioned, purely personal preference.
Ahhh yes ...Just get a Lowden ...Love gibbo tho👍😎👍
martin,definitly
Gibson more balanced. Taylor more chimie. Martin more muffed. I prefer the Gibson.
Me too.
For me Martin is the best...
If the strings were the same, Gibson & Taylor were great. But again, depend on the song, genre & compositions 😊
So you're saying I need one of each...
The Gibson and Taylor have .12 gauge strings standard, the Martin .13 gauge. Standard.
All sound 👍, but I am partial to my 314ce v class. To each his/her own. Keep on strummin' 😎
it's a personal choice but for me Martin tone is just so emotional
Think each one has a place for certain songs
Taylor, Gibson,Martin.in my opinion That Taylor is one good sounding guitar ,I own seven high end Taylor's and a Martin ,I would love to have that Taylor and I like the Gibson, but man that Taylor I 💕 love
D-18 굿~~ㅎㅎ
Anybody going to mention that the Taylor is the only cutaway? Going to sound different and the winner in my opinion.
제귀에는 깁슨이 젤 좋네요 중후한 나무에서 울리는 깊은 소리같고 그다음 마틴.. 중음역대가 두드러진 깊은 소리. 테일러는 무슨 해로운 탄산음료같은 소리.
Gibson wins. Tone is pure and I hear a ting while playing the Martin
Martin 💟💟💟
The martin d18 is also over $1000 more than the Taylor 314ce.
And quite worth it.
1-st Martin, 2-nd Taylor, 3-rd Gibson
I'm sure many of you haven't played all 3 if any. I've done it, FYI. They're very different in shape and construction. And all three have their good things and not so good things. Right now, I'm Team J45
I like gibso j45..
J45 all day and this is from an ex Martin fan boy and I used to own a standard d18 and still own a custom shop d18. I write with my standard J45 more than any other. The best!
Martín !!!!!!!!🌹
The Martin wins. Taylor is too tinny and the Gibson is just much darker
Agreed 100 percent. I have a j-45 and am a fanboy, but the d18 sounds better easily
no Gibson sounds the best ..D18 to much ring, to bright sounding etc
I like the more humble woody gibson sound..
sry if I use weird words to describe my english isnt the best😅
@@paul4292 I think they all have different sounds and vibes, there is no “best” when you get high end guitars. Also it just depends on size , feel, playability etc. your English is good! Most can only speak one language m.
Gibson sounds more like my Epiphone Dove accoustic
@@brianmorecombe2726 the martin sounds like my yamaha fg830
Gibson J45 for country folk music
Taylor 314ce for soft rock
Martin D18 for studio recording
J45 is the most recorded acoustic guitar in history.
Generalizations. Although I'm a Martin fan. Not a fan of Taylors at all. And I think some Gibson are nice. I think all can do what you've stated very well
@@drewg3087 D18 is up there with it.
@@G_Demolished but not the most recorded guitar in history. Great but not number 1.
@@drewg3087lol wtf is the difference
neither the gibson nor the taylor were balanced...too much midrange or treble. Martin has more bass and thus better overtones. They all sound beautiful however, and I think for fingerpicking all are equally great. Martin wins the strumming.
Being balanced is to have more bass?
@@maraviyoso8473 its what I say it is.
After listening again and again....
I'm happy to say....
Gibson is no1 guitar for me....
They all sound good.....
But something in Gibson is
Special......
J45 the best
the martin.
314가 또 엄청 개성이 있네요
I don’t know if this makes sense to you, but the Gibson sounds more nineties to me.
Gibson wins ❤
Martin is the best
J45
D18 the most balance. Talyor too bright and Gibson too dark.
The Martin is easily the darkest sounding guitar in this comparison. It sounds great but it’s definitely not “balanced”.
@@Andrew-wb2zq I agree. Martin sounds muffled by comparison to Gibson or Taylor.
Martin !!
Martin hands down!
OK, pour moi la Martin est celle que je préfère, mais la Taylor est un modèle single-cut....
Martin wins quite dramatically. Thanks
1. D-18 2. J-45 3. 314ce
Im sure i choose martin D18
Gibson
Martin
Taylor
Gibson is the best i think