I lean toward The Goose being 1 and Martin being 2 although the country section specifically sounded the opposite. I think 2 was the Martin as I heard more boom and sharpness that I associate with Martin. I listened with over ear headphones. Earlier today I listened to a comparison from my TV and then two different sets of phones and the difference was immense. In that video I liked the Martin from my tv and the Goose from my over ear phones. Edit: Looks like I was way off. I"m going to re-listen from my pc speakers and see if I hear differently. Edit2. From my pc speakers they're super close. I need to hear these in person, I was about to buy a 000-28 but then stumbled across Boucher and now I'm raging my feet until I can hear one live. Good Job on the Comparison video.
Thanks for listening so thoroughly. I really appreciate that. At the end of the day each guitar can be so different than the next. I would say that this is a particularly well-balanced D 28 and a particularly sparkly Boucher with a little extra something going on in the mids. Both guitars are great. If I had to pick just one for myself, it would be the goose as in the room. It had that special something.
The Martin was the first guitar. The Boucher has a very big voice and crisper and cleaner. I have both and the Boucher wins with no problem at all . Just a better sounding instrument. GREAT review!!!
Thanks for your kind comments. I agree. The Boucher is a more present instrument with more mid range content, crisper top end, tighter more defined bass and overall a gorgeous voice. Thanks so much for watching!
Called the Martin from the first strum. I own two Boucher guitars now, both Indian rosewood, but my next will be a hog and I expect the D-18 to be in the running.
This test should not be close because the materials are much higher quality on the Boucher. You can find a Martin with Adirondack and Madagascar. They made them as recently as 2018 or 2019 in the D28 Authentic series but now you’ll need to go to the Guatemalan RW version or the Indian RW. . The Boucher and the Martin are both wonderful guitars. We live in the Golden Era of guitars and other instruments. We have an incredible selection. I have owned Martins, Collings, Santa Cruz, Gibsons, Mossmans and many others. My overall favorite is Martin because that is where it all starts (and to a lesser extent to Gibson). Most acoustic guitars are a given company’s take on the classic Martin or Gibson sound. Do you like a Martin 28 style dreadnaught with glassier highs and a bit less bass? Try Collings or maybe Boucher, and so on. Many (including Martin) have their takes on the classic Gibson LG and many others. Do you like short scale, long scale or in the middle? Do you like the warm, bright and articulate mahogany or do you prefer the lush overtones and scooped mids of the Rosewood guitars? Nowadays you can find high quality for reasonable prices and, other than the prices and accessibility of some woods like Brazilian Rosewood one can find almost anything a person could desire.
I agree about the materials on the Boucher. If I had to pick one among these two it would be my favourite though I have played many Martin‘s that I love. We certainly are in the golden age of guitars. Tons of fantastic options out there now
Both wonderful. #1 very big bass, slightly woofy; less controlled than 2. #2 More pronounced mids and lovely treble, slightly more defined (this was most obvious with the jazz sample). My guess is #1 Martin and #2 Boucher
I own a Martin HD28 and I swear it sounds exactly like #1. I was considering a Boucher BG152 but they are both almost exactly the same sound. I love them both and would be happy with either. I don't think there is a loser. Both are winners to my ear. Thanks for the video!!
This channel keeps getting better each week. I'm happy I first listened to this through my hi-fi but really wish I could have seen what you were playing as it all blew me away, especially the drop-D tune. So, I found guitar #1 to be warmer, with a somewhat scooped sound and soft roll off at the top end, while guitar #2 was a little flatter and a little more articulated across the range. Both sounded rich and superb with your playing. Based on this, I would guess Guitar#1 was the Martin, #2 the Boucher. Can't wait to hear what the verdict is on this one.
I really appreciate your kind words my friend, especially the part about the channel getting better. I don’t know if I can say that with certainty myself, but I am at least trying to grow the content up here for everyone to enjoy. It’s a lot of fun to try new things like this. I’ve always enjoyed using my ears alone to try to make assumption on sound, especially when it comes to acoustic guitar would combinations, sizes of guitars, and even pickup positions, types of guitars used to record specific parts on records etc. etc. Glad that everyone seems to be enjoying playing this game, and I can’t wait to reveal the answer next week!
Perfect challenge for a rainy afternoon. Tough one. Never having heard a Boucher style played makes it impossible for my old ears. Nonetheless, number 1, to me sounds a lot like the Martins I have heard and played along with by the sound of the “after resonance “ so present in Bluegrass and Country music. If number 2 was the Martin during the blues part, I’d be surprised. Loved it all. Great idea.
I’m glad you liked the episode!! Thank you so much for tuning in Wally, and can’t wait to reveal the answer next week. Interesting reasoning in your comment.. it’s great to see how everyone is thinking about this :-)
Interesting question. Cool to hear you like the sound. I would use a condenser microphone, but my small interface that connects directly to the iPhone for filming is a lot less finicky with dynamic mics. It’s an Audix I5 which is a snare drum microphone. It’s basically a scooped out and slightly hyped SM 57 style microphone that only costs about as much as an SM 57, but randomly it sounds great on guitar. I also use it as a boom mic lots of the time when doing my conventional episodes of this series. It works well for that too.
Good question. My preference is certainly the Boucher. I really like the HD 28 of course. It’s iconic, and great sounding, but to me the Sitka spruce top is a little less defined, and more scooped in comparison to the Adirondack on the Boucher. To me the Boucher has a lot going on in the way of meaty mid range and overtone Contant, and it makes for a guitar that is a little less boom me, but more well rounded for a range of playing styles. For instance I really enjoyed fingerpicking on the Boucher compared to the Martin. Bang for buck it’s a great deal. I certainly preferred it in person, though a lot of people seemed to prefer the Martin on recording in this video, probably because it’s the sound we are all used to hearing on countless recordings. I definitely enjoyed both instruments and this is not saying anything negative about the Martin. It was a good guitar for sure. When it comes to feel it’s super subjective, but I also prefer the neck on the Boucher just slightly, though that’s me, and your mileage may vary. In either case I hope this helps and thank you so much for stopping by the channel!
@@LucasHaneman Did you say bang for the buck for the Boucher? You do know it's almost twice as expensive as the Martin? It is up here in the Great White North anyways.
@@mikegraham4513 hey thanks for watching the video. I meant the relative bang for the buck compared to other boutique builders. I found at the time of making this video about a year and a half ago that the price of Boucher was quite good compared to custom shop Martens and others. Their reputation has grown though and with that the price has certainly risen in more recent times. Both are great guitars though regardless and thanks for stopping by the channel
Very relaxing and enjoyable video. Thank you. I could not identify which is which, but I really preferred #1: It is clear. It has brightness and it is not strident while I found #2 sometime precisely so. #1 was beautiful in Jazz, with a satin timbre. So #1 is for me! But in general both sounded great.
Thanks so much for watching! Honestly, trying to remember if you’re correct or not. The answer is at the beginning of episode 141 if you’re interested. Have a good one.!
No not yet, but I'm really hoping to get to a local store that stalks some of these some day soon. Would love to try more, and demo some more on the channel
Lucky you! Sounds like you’ve got some nice instruments there! Yeah, I agree with you. The Martin has a more mellow attack while the Boucher is a little more crystalline with that nice sparkle and upper mid range you can get from a good piece of Adirondack from the right builder. Hope you enjoy both of your guitars for years to come.!
Nice session! Caveat - I am NOT a guitar player and I have no idea which guitar is which. I preferred G2 for the following: held chords, funky blues, & country. Why? Found G2 to provide more clarity and definition which I liked for these styles. I preferred G1 for jazz (a bit smoother/mellow and fuller bottom which suits jazz IMO). Also preferred G1 for Drop D - bottom end came through a bit stronger which is arguably the whole point of dropping to D? So clearly a guitar rack needs to have both of these guitars !!!!
Thanks Chris. It’s been a while. I hope you and the family are doing great! Excellent insight into the sounds of both of these guitars. Regarding what you were saying about how a guitar rack should have both of these, I completely agree with you, and so in lies the conundrum that every guitar player eventually faces. We need just one more!!!
Im going to guess #1 as the Martin based on what I heard in a comparison of Martin to Eastman once that stuck with me. Martins can sound like they have a slight compression on them. And guitar 1 did to me. I'm binge watching these videos and hope there will be some Eastman to Martin comparisons. Oooo. And maybe tips for processing acoustic guitar? Which mics, how to eq, how you would set your effects in post when you record a song? Loving the channel so far
Hello, and thank you so much for tuning into the channel! First off, great ideas for videos. I will have to take this into consideration big time! I don’t know if there will be an Eastman versus Martin comparison yet, but there will be an Eastman versus Gibson acoustic comparison coming up in the near future as well as a Martin versus Yamaki (an amazing Japanese brand from the 70s) comparison. I do love to feature lots of Eastman guitars on the channel as you have probably seen. I am a very big fan of what this brand is doing and putting out there. Since the reveal video has already been posted I can tell you you are absolutely correct. The Martin guitar was guitar number one.
@@gimpyjwilliams They are really great. I actually did an episode of this show on them because I love them so much. I believe it was episode 101. I love all kinds of pics though. Sometimes I like the big triangle Dunlop prime tones, sometimes I like the flow the mob variety, like the John Petrucci signature, and other times I go back to my old faithful jazz two and jazz three pics too. I like having a good variety on hand for different sounds
Boucher was first. I own that exact same model It’s hard to tell over a mic but obviously Madagascar has got a bigger, warmer sound. Martin sounds great with a little more stingy faster response with the Indian Rosewood.
Thanks so much for watching! Check the next video for the results. Unfortunately, RUclips compression can be deceiving I much prefer the sound of the Boucher and honestly prefer everything about it. I don’t dislike the Martin though, it is a very nice guitar and I would be happy to own either. You’ve got an amazing instrument there. I really think Boucher is putting out some of the nicest instruments being made today when it comes to acoustics!
Both guitars were fantastic although I think I slightly preferred #1 based on the jazzy section only. Seemed a bit more balanced. No idea which one was which… does that matter? Both were rich, deep and excellent across the range. Without trying to qualify the tonal elements too much, I don’t personally have that level of auditory separation - at least I can’t describe it well enough. I own both Martins dreads (d18) and Boucher OM guitars. Love them all. Loved them both.
I agree with you completely in that neither of these guitars are lacking in anything I would want in an acoustic guitar. It was a joy to spend time with each of them, and I will be reviewing them separately on the channel in the coming weeks as well. Sounds like you’ve got some great guitars there. Keep on picking, and stay tuned for the big reveal next week!
They do both sound great. After re-listening with headphones on, I’d say #2 had a bit more bottom end and volume. Without being able to do a quick A/B comparison, this is a hard comparison. As to which was which, that’s really tough to say. I’ll go out on a limb and guess that #2 was the Boucher but that is a complete guess and I won’t be surprised if I’m wrong. I’d take either home. I’ll have to listen to this a few more times to try and isolate the differences in the sound clips. That’s my first impressions at least.
As I’ve said to others, interesting reasoning here Arthur. Would be cool if you were right, being familiar with the sound of the Boucher and all. Looking forward to letting everyone know next week and thanks so much for taking the time to listen so intently.
Both sound a tad 'brittle' to me and I suspect that has to do with the age of the guitars and/or how much they've been played. They both sounded really great. I would love to have a Boucher in my small collection. I found guitar 2 to be ever so slightly 'warmer' and less 'brittle' and never having played a Boucher and having played many a Martin HD 28, my guess is that 1 is the Boucher and 2 is the Martin.
Cool video Lucas. I think no.1 is a bit less controlled and has a somewhat wider and wilder sound, with some more bass as well, whereas no.2 sounds cleaner but also a bit more..compressed? My guess is no.1 Boucher and no.2 Martin. I prefer No.1 by the way, much more fitting to my style. Funk part was on point again, take care.
Thanks for your comments and your observations. Looking forward to doing the big reveal next week! It’s really fun to see everyone’s constructive reasoning here in the comment section
The Boucher in my opinion sounded a bit more brittle, chimmy, and harsher. I thought the Martin was better balanced and more pleasant to listen to. Glad to see Martin mass producing such good and affordable guitars.
Hard to tell. My guess is #1 is a boucher that could maybe use a bit of a setup. #2 hd28 with older strings maybe? The sound of instruments is so very subjective. We all hear things a bit differently. I'm not sure about your hearing experience. Do you believe that when one sense is impaired that the others become more acute? Ive heard that is the case many times over but wonder if you believe that to be true for yourself? Also, both guitars sounded amazing! Just goes to show that the name on the headstock isn't everything. I seek out less expensive guitars that punch well above there weight. My personal favorite brand right now is Eastman. The build quality and sound is consistently amazing. Great job on the taste test and I look forward to the reveal! Oh and boucher is building some of the highest quality guitars out there. Each one is special. Cheers, J.P.
Thanks so much for tuning in! You are correct in that guitar number one could use a tiny bit of a set up, and I don’t know if guitar two had older strings, but they may have been One gauge thicker. I borrowed these from friends to make the video, so couldn’t have everything completely equal on both. I wouldn’t say that naturally our other senses are heightened if we are lacking one, but I will say that I think we learn to compensate, and use our other senses in perhaps deeper ways than most people would. The only sense I use more acutely really is my sense of hearing, though if you asked my wife, she might say something to the contrary hahaha. I guess my sense of taste is also pretty good, though I do torture my taste buds with a fair amount of spicy food, so that probably doesn’t do the accuracy of my taste buds any favours. Oh well, you only live once right? I agree with you, Boucher is putting out some amazing amazing instruments these days. I’m a big fan of what the smaller companies are offering in the world of guitars. I am a huge Eastman nut myself and have three of their wonderful instruments. Can’t wait to do the big reveal on this one next week. Stay tuned!
Hello Lucas, to me, guitar #2 sounds like a typical Martin dreadnaught. However, some people say that the so called boutique brands build the better Martin D28 guitars today. So, #2 might as well be the Boucher. Guitar #1 seems to have more base so that would point towards an HD28 with scalloped bracing. I wonder what makes the iconic sound of a traditional Martin D28 or Gibson J35 / 45 guitar. My assumption is that the typical "American" sound of these guitars was influenced by external circumstances like poor availabilty or quality of materials, esp. during WWII. It is difficult to describe but to my ear, these sounds include a certain imperfection, like sounding just a little bit compressed. However, these imperfections give these instruments their special character, and this is what people go for. I suppose that skilled luthiers can build guitars with more sustain, more volume or better note seperation, but then they fail to achieve that particular iconic sound.
Never tried a Boucher, but I'm pretty sure #1 is the Martin. It has that typical scooped midrange. I owned an HD35, and while I really liked the sound for strumming, it seriously lacked body on the higher notes/strings. I only own small bodied acoustics at the moment, but I'm longing for a dreadnought with fullness and volume in the high register!
Bouchers have volume and resonance on all strings all the way up the neck. Nowhere for your voice to fit in the mix when you sing as the Boucher is so full😂
Always hard to say how good a guitar sounds through youtube. I don't know which one is which but #1 sounded more bass heavy and very full sounding. Where #2 while still bass heavy was more mid rangy and punchy. both are a 10/10 and there are no losers here. I have no clue just gonna say martin 1. boucher 2 lol
Thanks so much for playing along and commenting. If you get a chance to check out the reveal video you’ll actually see that it was the other way around. These are fun videos to make. I’m hoping to release another one like this soon with a slope shoulder and a 000 (both with Spruce and mahogany)
I know, I know. Haha. I can’t talk about Eastmans every single week….. though this would not be a crime. If all goes according to plan I will be doing the big reveal on this next week and reviewing an Eastman, just for you my friend haha
Exactly. Even though I don’t see very well myself I can see well enough to understand the visual appeal of guitars. That said for me it’s all about tone and feel first and foremost. Though I am intrigued by brand history etc. etc. with many companies the name on the head stock is pretty far down on my list when it comes to choosing guitars to gig with.. episodes like this are just trying to open peoples minds to this idea in a fun way
I lean toward The Goose being 1 and Martin being 2 although the country section specifically sounded the opposite. I think 2 was the Martin as I heard more boom and sharpness that I associate with Martin. I listened with over ear headphones. Earlier today I listened to a comparison from my TV and then two different sets of phones and the difference was immense. In that video I liked the Martin from my tv and the Goose from my over ear phones.
Edit: Looks like I was way off. I"m going to re-listen from my pc speakers and see if I hear differently.
Edit2. From my pc speakers they're super close. I need to hear these in person, I was about to buy a 000-28 but then stumbled across Boucher and now I'm raging my feet until I can hear one live.
Good Job on the Comparison video.
Thanks for listening so thoroughly. I really appreciate that. At the end of the day each guitar can be so different than the next. I would say that this is a particularly well-balanced D 28 and a particularly sparkly Boucher with a little extra something going on in the mids. Both guitars are great. If I had to pick just one for myself, it would be the goose as in the room. It had that special something.
When you did the “funky”, I love #1… don’t know which is which ….thanks!
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
The Martin was the first guitar. The Boucher has a very big voice and crisper and cleaner. I have both and the Boucher wins with no problem at all . Just a better sounding instrument. GREAT review!!!
Thanks for your kind comments. I agree. The Boucher is a more present instrument with more mid range content, crisper top end, tighter more defined bass and overall a gorgeous voice. Thanks so much for watching!
Called the Martin from the first strum. I own two Boucher guitars now, both Indian rosewood, but my next will be a hog and I expect the D-18 to be in the running.
This test should not be close because the materials are much higher quality on the Boucher. You can find a Martin with Adirondack and Madagascar. They made them as recently as 2018 or 2019 in the D28 Authentic series but now you’ll need to go to the Guatemalan RW version or the Indian RW. . The Boucher and the Martin are both wonderful guitars. We live in the Golden Era of guitars and other instruments. We have an incredible selection. I have owned Martins, Collings, Santa Cruz, Gibsons, Mossmans and many others. My overall favorite is Martin because that is where it all starts (and to a lesser extent to Gibson). Most acoustic guitars are a given company’s take on the classic Martin or Gibson sound. Do you like a Martin 28 style dreadnaught with glassier highs and a bit less bass? Try Collings or maybe Boucher, and so on. Many (including Martin) have their takes on the classic Gibson LG and many others. Do you like short scale, long scale or in the middle? Do you like the warm, bright and articulate mahogany or do you prefer the lush overtones and scooped mids of the Rosewood guitars? Nowadays you can find high quality for reasonable prices and, other than the prices and accessibility of some woods like Brazilian Rosewood one can find almost anything a person could desire.
I agree about the materials on the Boucher. If I had to pick one among these two it would be my favourite though I have played many Martin‘s that I love. We certainly are in the golden age of guitars. Tons of fantastic options out there now
Both wonderful. #1 very big bass, slightly woofy; less controlled than 2. #2 More pronounced mids and lovely treble, slightly more defined (this was most obvious with the jazz sample). My guess is #1 Martin and #2 Boucher
You are absolutely right, and you guessed correctly
I own a Martin HD28 and I swear it sounds exactly like #1. I was considering a Boucher BG152 but they are both almost exactly the same sound. I love them both and would be happy with either. I don't think there is a loser. Both are winners to my ear. Thanks for the video!!
I honestly didn’t care which was which - just enjoyed the playing
That’s really nice of you! I appreciate your kind words
This channel keeps getting better each week. I'm happy I first listened to this through my hi-fi but really wish I could have seen what you were playing as it all blew me away, especially the drop-D tune. So, I found guitar #1 to be warmer, with a somewhat scooped sound and soft roll off at the top end, while guitar #2 was a little flatter and a little more articulated across the range. Both sounded rich and superb with your playing. Based on this, I would guess Guitar#1 was the Martin, #2 the Boucher. Can't wait to hear what the verdict is on this one.
I really appreciate your kind words my friend, especially the part about the channel getting better. I don’t know if I can say that with certainty myself, but I am at least trying to grow the content up here for everyone to enjoy. It’s a lot of fun to try new things like this. I’ve always enjoyed using my ears alone to try to make assumption on sound, especially when it comes to acoustic guitar would combinations, sizes of guitars, and even pickup positions, types of guitars used to record specific parts on records etc. etc. Glad that everyone seems to be enjoying playing this game, and I can’t wait to reveal the answer next week!
Both sound great, my guess is #1 Boucher, #2 Martin. Tasty playing, as always, Lucas.
Thanks for your comment Derek! I really appreciate your kind words on The playing, and looking forward to revealing the answer next week!
Perfect challenge for a rainy afternoon. Tough one. Never having heard a Boucher style played makes it impossible for my old ears. Nonetheless, number 1, to me sounds a lot like the Martins I have heard and played along with by the sound of the “after resonance “ so present in Bluegrass and Country music. If number 2 was the Martin during the blues part, I’d be surprised. Loved it all. Great idea.
I’m glad you liked the episode!! Thank you so much for tuning in Wally, and can’t wait to reveal the answer next week. Interesting reasoning in your comment.. it’s great to see how everyone is thinking about this :-)
Great recordings. What mic is that?
Interesting question. Cool to hear you like the sound. I would use a condenser microphone, but my small interface that connects directly to the iPhone for filming is a lot less finicky with dynamic mics. It’s an Audix I5 which is a snare drum microphone. It’s basically a scooped out and slightly hyped SM 57 style microphone that only costs about as much as an SM 57, but randomly it sounds great on guitar. I also use it as a boom mic lots of the time when doing my conventional episodes of this series. It works well for that too.
I have an opportunity to get this same boucher model. Which did you prefer and why?
Good question. My preference is certainly the Boucher. I really like the HD 28 of course. It’s iconic, and great sounding, but to me the Sitka spruce top is a little less defined, and more scooped in comparison to the Adirondack on the Boucher. To me the Boucher has a lot going on in the way of meaty mid range and overtone Contant, and it makes for a guitar that is a little less boom me, but more well rounded for a range of playing styles. For instance I really enjoyed fingerpicking on the Boucher compared to the Martin. Bang for buck it’s a great deal. I certainly preferred it in person, though a lot of people seemed to prefer the Martin on recording in this video, probably because it’s the sound we are all used to hearing on countless recordings. I definitely enjoyed both instruments and this is not saying anything negative about the Martin. It was a good guitar for sure. When it comes to feel it’s super subjective, but I also prefer the neck on the Boucher just slightly, though that’s me, and your mileage may vary. In either case I hope this helps and thank you so much for stopping by the channel!
@@LucasHaneman thanks for the thoughtful answer definitely gained a subscriber in me. I've owned a boucher before but never played one with Madagascar
@@LucasHaneman Did you say bang for the buck for the Boucher? You do know it's almost twice as expensive as the Martin? It is up here in the Great White North anyways.
@@mikegraham4513 hey thanks for watching the video. I meant the relative bang for the buck compared to other boutique builders. I found at the time of making this video about a year and a half ago that the price of Boucher was quite good compared to custom shop Martens and others. Their reputation has grown though and with that the price has certainly risen in more recent times. Both are great guitars though regardless and thanks for stopping by the channel
Very relaxing and enjoyable video. Thank you. I could not identify which is which, but I really preferred #1: It is clear. It has brightness and it is not strident while I found #2 sometime precisely so. #1 was beautiful in Jazz, with a satin timbre. So #1 is for me! But in general both sounded great.
Thank you so much for tuning in, and for your very kind words. I will do the big reveal at the beginning of next weeks episode! Thanks for watching
#1 sounds like Martin and the brighter, louder sound is Boucher #2.
BTW - Fantastic playing!
Thanks so much for watching! Honestly, trying to remember if you’re correct or not. The answer is at the beginning of episode 141 if you’re interested. Have a good one.!
have you tried the studio goose sg52?
No not yet, but I'm really hoping to get to a local store that stalks some of these some day soon. Would love to try more, and demo some more on the channel
Both sound great but I prefer guitar number 2.
Thanks a bunch. Looks like you’d like the Boucher.
For country and blues hd 28, for bluegrass and other Boucher, i owm a boucher 000 and martin d16 i love both
Lucky you! Sounds like you’ve got some nice instruments there! Yeah, I agree with you. The Martin has a more mellow attack while the Boucher is a little more crystalline with that nice sparkle and upper mid range you can get from a good piece of Adirondack from the right builder. Hope you enjoy both of your guitars for years to come.!
Nice session! Caveat - I am NOT a guitar player and I have no idea which guitar is which. I preferred G2 for the following: held chords, funky blues, & country. Why? Found G2 to provide more clarity and definition which I liked for these styles. I preferred G1 for jazz (a bit smoother/mellow and fuller bottom which suits jazz IMO). Also preferred G1 for Drop D - bottom end came through a bit stronger which is arguably the whole point of dropping to D? So clearly a guitar rack needs to have both of these guitars !!!!
Thanks Chris. It’s been a while. I hope you and the family are doing great! Excellent insight into the sounds of both of these guitars. Regarding what you were saying about how a guitar rack should have both of these, I completely agree with you, and so in lies the conundrum that every guitar player eventually faces. We need just one more!!!
Im going to guess #1 as the Martin based on what I heard in a comparison of Martin to Eastman once that stuck with me. Martins can sound like they have a slight compression on them. And guitar 1 did to me.
I'm binge watching these videos and hope there will be some Eastman to Martin comparisons.
Oooo. And maybe tips for processing acoustic guitar? Which mics, how to eq, how you would set your effects in post when you record a song? Loving the channel so far
Hello, and thank you so much for tuning into the channel! First off, great ideas for videos. I will have to take this into consideration big time! I don’t know if there will be an Eastman versus Martin comparison yet, but there will be an Eastman versus Gibson acoustic comparison coming up in the near future as well as a Martin versus Yamaki (an amazing Japanese brand from the 70s) comparison. I do love to feature lots of Eastman guitars on the channel as you have probably seen. I am a very big fan of what this brand is doing and putting out there. Since the reveal video has already been posted I can tell you you are absolutely correct. The Martin guitar was guitar number one.
Nice comparison!! Thank you
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it
I also was born with low vision so I understand .I'm going to subscribe to the channel
Ah cool. Thanks for subscribing! I just filmed a new batch of videos, so should have some more stuff coming out over the next while
very nice :) i was just curious what you use for picks? thank you
Thanks. In this video I used the Ibanez PJTC1. Amazing picks!
@@LucasHaneman thanks
@@gimpyjwilliams They are really great. I actually did an episode of this show on them because I love them so much. I believe it was episode 101. I love all kinds of pics though. Sometimes I like the big triangle Dunlop prime tones, sometimes I like the flow the mob variety, like the John Petrucci signature, and other times I go back to my old faithful jazz two and jazz three pics too. I like having a good variety on hand for different sounds
Boucher was first. I own that exact same model It’s hard to tell over a mic but obviously Madagascar has got a bigger, warmer sound. Martin sounds great with a little more stingy faster response with the Indian Rosewood.
Thanks so much for watching! Check the next video for the results. Unfortunately, RUclips compression can be deceiving I much prefer the sound of the Boucher and honestly prefer everything about it. I don’t dislike the Martin though, it is a very nice guitar and I would be happy to own either. You’ve got an amazing instrument there. I really think Boucher is putting out some of the nicest instruments being made today when it comes to acoustics!
Both guitars were fantastic although I think I slightly preferred #1 based on the jazzy section only. Seemed a bit more balanced. No idea which one was which… does that matter? Both were rich, deep and excellent across the range. Without trying to qualify the tonal elements too much, I don’t personally have that level of auditory separation - at least I can’t describe it well enough. I own both Martins dreads (d18) and Boucher OM guitars. Love them all. Loved them both.
I agree with you completely in that neither of these guitars are lacking in anything I would want in an acoustic guitar. It was a joy to spend time with each of them, and I will be reviewing them separately on the channel in the coming weeks as well. Sounds like you’ve got some great guitars there. Keep on picking, and stay tuned for the big reveal next week!
They do both sound great. After re-listening with headphones on, I’d say #2 had a bit more bottom end and volume. Without being able to do a quick A/B comparison, this is a hard comparison. As to which was which, that’s really tough to say. I’ll go out on a limb and guess that #2 was the Boucher but that is a complete guess and I won’t be surprised if I’m wrong. I’d take either home. I’ll have to listen to this a few more times to try and isolate the differences in the sound clips. That’s my first impressions at least.
As I’ve said to others, interesting reasoning here Arthur. Would be cool if you were right, being familiar with the sound of the Boucher and all. Looking forward to letting everyone know next week and thanks so much for taking the time to listen so intently.
Both sound a tad 'brittle' to me and I suspect that has to do with the age of the guitars and/or how much they've been played. They both sounded really great. I would love to have a Boucher in my small collection. I found guitar 2 to be ever so slightly 'warmer' and less 'brittle' and never having played a Boucher and having played many a Martin HD 28, my guess is that 1 is the Boucher and 2 is the Martin.
Cool video Lucas. I think no.1 is a bit less controlled and has a somewhat wider and wilder sound, with some more bass as well, whereas no.2 sounds cleaner but also a bit more..compressed? My guess is no.1 Boucher and no.2 Martin. I prefer No.1 by the way, much more fitting to my style. Funk part was on point again, take care.
Thanks for your comments and your observations. Looking forward to doing the big reveal next week! It’s really fun to see everyone’s constructive reasoning here in the comment section
Fun. #1 was the Boucher.
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Guitar 1 is the Martin
The Boucher in my opinion sounded a bit more brittle, chimmy, and harsher. I thought the Martin was better balanced and more pleasant to listen to. Glad to see Martin mass producing such good and affordable guitars.
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Hard to tell. My guess is #1 is a boucher that could maybe use a bit of a setup. #2 hd28 with older strings maybe? The sound of instruments is so very subjective. We all hear things a bit differently. I'm not sure about your hearing experience. Do you believe that when one sense is impaired that the others become more acute? Ive heard that is the case many times over but wonder if you believe that to be true for yourself? Also, both guitars sounded amazing! Just goes to show that the name on the headstock isn't everything. I seek out less expensive guitars that punch well above there weight. My personal favorite brand right now is Eastman. The build quality and sound is consistently amazing. Great job on the taste test and I look forward to the reveal! Oh and boucher is building some of the highest quality guitars out there. Each one is special. Cheers, J.P.
Thanks so much for tuning in! You are correct in that guitar number one could use a tiny bit of a set up, and I don’t know if guitar two had older strings, but they may have been One gauge thicker. I borrowed these from friends to make the video, so couldn’t have everything completely equal on both. I wouldn’t say that naturally our other senses are heightened if we are lacking one, but I will say that I think we learn to compensate, and use our other senses in perhaps deeper ways than most people would. The only sense I use more acutely really is my sense of hearing, though if you asked my wife, she might say something to the contrary hahaha. I guess my sense of taste is also pretty good, though I do torture my taste buds with a fair amount of spicy food, so that probably doesn’t do the accuracy of my taste buds any favours. Oh well, you only live once right? I agree with you, Boucher is putting out some amazing amazing instruments these days. I’m a big fan of what the smaller companies are offering in the world of guitars. I am a huge Eastman nut myself and have three of their wonderful instruments. Can’t wait to do the big reveal on this one next week. Stay tuned!
Hello Lucas, to me, guitar #2 sounds like a typical Martin dreadnaught. However, some people say that the so called boutique brands build the better Martin D28 guitars today. So, #2 might as well be the Boucher. Guitar #1 seems to have more base so that would point towards an HD28 with scalloped bracing.
I wonder what makes the iconic sound of a traditional Martin D28 or Gibson J35 / 45 guitar. My assumption is that the typical "American" sound of these guitars was influenced by external circumstances like poor availabilty or quality of materials, esp. during WWII. It is difficult to describe but to my ear, these sounds include a certain imperfection, like sounding just a little bit compressed. However, these imperfections give these instruments their special character, and this is what people go for. I suppose that skilled luthiers can build guitars with more sustain, more volume or better note seperation, but then they fail to achieve that particular iconic sound.
Never tried a Boucher, but I'm pretty sure #1 is the Martin. It has that typical scooped midrange. I owned an HD35, and while I really liked the sound for strumming, it seriously lacked body on the higher notes/strings. I only own small bodied acoustics at the moment, but I'm longing for a dreadnought with fullness and volume in the high register!
Bouchers have volume and resonance on all strings all the way up the neck. Nowhere for your voice to fit in the mix when you sing as the Boucher is so full😂
Guitar 1 by far the best sounding.
Always hard to say how good a guitar sounds through youtube. I don't know which one is which but #1 sounded more bass heavy and very full sounding. Where #2 while still bass heavy was more mid rangy and punchy. both are a 10/10 and there are no losers here. I have no clue just gonna say martin 1. boucher 2 lol
You’re right! Good guess
@@LucasHaneman haha pure luck! Great playing btw :)
Per me n1 hd 28 - n2 bg52. Entrambe suonano alla grande. Saluti :)
I reckon #1 is the Boucher and #2 is the Martin. I felt the #2 had a brighter sound…don’t know why I’m relating that to Martin but hey ho!
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i'd take either one, but the Boucher first
They are definitely putting out some amazing instruments! Thanks for your comment! Stay tune for the big reveal next week!
Guitar 1 sounds best to my ears.
Boucher's number 1, and the Martin is number 2.
Thanks so much for playing along and commenting. If you get a chance to check out the reveal video you’ll actually see that it was the other way around. These are fun videos to make. I’m hoping to release another one like this soon with a slope shoulder and a 000 (both with Spruce and mahogany)
Number 1 is nice but I like the 3 Eastmans I could buy for the same price waaaaaaay better! Lol! I mean they’re both great sounding, but then….
I know, I know. Haha. I can’t talk about Eastmans every single week….. though this would not be a crime. If all goes according to plan I will be doing the big reveal on this next week and reviewing an Eastman, just for you my friend haha
@@LucasHaneman I could handle an all Eastman all the time channel. Lol!
@@mooseymoose Haha I know. It wouldn’t be a crime eh?
I think Martin was # 1
Nr 1 Boucher Nr 2 Martin
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@@LucasHaneman And what was the right answer?
@@kinnjohn
Number one, Martin, number two Boucher. Results are here in episode 141@@kinnjohn
@@LucasHaneman Wow. Suppose this shows how much we often hear with our eyes..
Exactly. Even though I don’t see very well myself I can see well enough to understand the visual appeal of guitars. That said for me it’s all about tone and feel first and foremost. Though I am intrigued by brand history etc. etc. with many companies the name on the head stock is pretty far down on my list when it comes to choosing guitars to gig with.. episodes like this are just trying to open peoples minds to this idea in a fun way
Guitar 2 sounds better when the Is strings are allowed to resonate
Guitar one sounds better when you are playing the c*** out of it