The Martin vs Taylor Thread

[Brock]

I was just checking out DMB's videos on vh1.com and found a live performance of Oh by Dave. I know that he's playing a Martin, but I don't know which. If anyone knows let me know because I'd like to go down to my local guitar shop and try playing one.

Just checked it to make sure, that's Dave's Taylor 714 that he keeps tuned to Raised B.

[jeffro]

My $500 Blueridge is built exactly like a prewar D-28, and the sound is absolute amazing.

I believe that you have a great guitar, but the reason prewar D-28s are so special is because they use solid Brazillian rosewood instead of East Indian rosewood, and check me if I'm wrong, but there's no way you have a guitar that has solid Brazillian rosewood that only costed you $500. Unless you or a relative bought it before WW2.

[drakemh]

My $500 Blueridge is built exactly like a prewar D-28, and the sound is absolute amazing.

I believe that you have a great guitar, but the reason prewar D-28s are so special is because they use solid Brazillian rosewood instead of East Indian rosewood, and check me if I'm wrong, but there's no way you have a guitar that has solid Brazillian rosewood that only costed you $500. Unless you or a relative bought it before WW2.

Yeah, my bad, the sides and back are solid IR. Blueridge does make guitars with BR though, but they are over $1000.

[czech]

Now, when we start talking up in the price range with the HD-28 and 600 series and such I don't know because I haven't played them. This thread has inspired me to go try a few out though to see what I think about them.

nice, that's kind of why i started this thread. it's known i am perobabloy the least musically inclined person on this site, but if I can notice that people are shopping between martins and Taylors strictly for the headstock, then it is sad.

Does anyone know of some brands that are similar to matins and taylors? i'd like to see if there is another brand that can compete with that martin sound besides larivee. And maybe just for shits and giggles i'd like to see if there is a guitar with a similar sound to taylors, just to see if i can find something with that sound but plays better for me. I dont think i'd ever have a need for a taylor, but i wouldnt mind seeing if my dislike is mostly due to the awkward feel it gave me.

[mattinbeloit]

i will never understand why ppl. post something like "geta tacoma" or something to that extent when the person is having trouble choosing between a taylor or a martin.... just my 2 cents worth.

[czech]

i will never understand why ppl. post something like "geta tacoma" or something to that extent when the person is having trouble choosing between a taylor or a martin.... just my 2 cents worth.

i think you missed the point. if you are chosing between a Martin and a Taylor you are a douche and whichever guitar you get should die in a fire.

[drakemh]

Now, when we start talking up in the price range with the HD-28 and 600 series and such I don't know because I haven't played them. This thread has inspired me to go try a few out though to see what I think about them.

nice, that's kind of why i started this thread. it's known i am perobabloy the least musically inclined person on this site, but if I can notice that people are shopping between martins and Taylors strictly for the headstock, then it is sad.

Does anyone know of some brands that are similar to matins and taylors? i'd like to see if there is another brand that can compete with that martin sound besides larivee. And maybe just for shits and giggles i'd like to see if there is a guitar with a similar sound to taylors, just to see if i can find something with that sound but plays better for me. I dont think i'd ever have a need for a taylor, but i wouldnt mind seeing if my dislike is mostly due to the awkward feel it gave me.

High end guitars similar to Martin - Collings, Santa Cruz, Bourgeois.
High end guitars similar to Taylor - Breedlove, Everett, Burchette.

[Kahn]

Now, when we start talking up in the price range with the HD-28 and 600 series and such I don't know because I haven't played them. This thread has inspired me to go try a few out though to see what I think about them.

nice, that's kind of why i started this thread. it's known i am perobabloy the least musically inclined person on this site, but if I can notice that people are shopping between martins and Taylors strictly for the headstock, then it is sad.

Does anyone know of some brands that are similar to matins and taylors? i'd like to see if there is another brand that can compete with that martin sound besides larivee. And maybe just for shits and giggles i'd like to see if there is a guitar with a similar sound to taylors, just to see if i can find something with that sound but plays better for me. I dont think i'd ever have a need for a taylor, but i wouldnt mind seeing if my dislike is mostly due to the awkward feel it gave me.

High end guitars similar to Martin - Collings, Santa Cruz, Bourgeois.
High end guitars similar to Taylor - Breedlove, Everett, Burchette.

High end guitars better than all - Larrivee

[czech]

Now, when we start talking up in the price range with the HD-28 and 600 series and such I don't know because I haven't played them. This thread has inspired me to go try a few out though to see what I think about them.

nice, that's kind of why i started this thread. it's known i am perobabloy the least musically inclined person on this site, but if I can notice that people are shopping between martins and Taylors strictly for the headstock, then it is sad.

Does anyone know of some brands that are similar to matins and taylors? i'd like to see if there is another brand that can compete with that martin sound besides larivee. And maybe just for shits and giggles i'd like to see if there is a guitar with a similar sound to taylors, just to see if i can find something with that sound but plays better for me. I dont think i'd ever have a need for a taylor, but i wouldnt mind seeing if my dislike is mostly due to the awkward feel it gave me.

High end guitars similar to Martin - Collings, Santa Cruz, Bourgeois.
High end guitars similar to Taylor - Breedlove, Everett, Burchette.

High end guitars better than all - Larrivee

how did i not see that coming.

what do larivee's sound similar to? i cant find any aroudn here to play and listen to.

[hcole]

Now, when we start talking up in the price range with the HD-28 and 600 series and such I don't know because I haven't played them. This thread has inspired me to go try a few out though to see what I think about them.

nice, that's kind of why i started this thread. it's known i am perobabloy the least musically inclined person on this site, but if I can notice that people are shopping between martins and Taylors strictly for the headstock, then it is sad.

Does anyone know of some brands that are similar to matins and taylors? i'd like to see if there is another brand that can compete with that martin sound besides larivee. And maybe just for shits and giggles i'd like to see if there is a guitar with a similar sound to taylors, just to see if i can find something with that sound but plays better for me. I dont think i'd ever have a need for a taylor, but i wouldnt mind seeing if my dislike is mostly due to the awkward feel it gave me.

High end guitars similar to Martin - Collings, Santa Cruz, Bourgeois.
High end guitars similar to Taylor - Breedlove, Everett, Burchette.

High end guitars better than all - Larrivee

how did i not see that coming.

what do larivee's sound similar to? i cant find any aroudn here to play and listen to.

It's tough to describe sound in words but their sound is somewhere in the middle of Martin and Taylor. Not as bass heavy as Martin and not as bright as the Taylors. If you're looking for high end guitars that are similar to Larrivee's there are a shit load of luthiers who apprenticed with Jean Larrivee.

[drakemh]

This board kills me. Every gear thread turns into a petty pissing match of martin vs. taylor, and then someone always rushes in out of no where and just yells larrivee. I wouldn't take a martin, taylor, or larrivee over any of the guitars i mentioned in my previous post.

[hcole]

This board kills me. Every gear thread turns into a petty pissing match of martin vs. taylor, and then someone always rushes in out of no where and just yells larrivee. I wouldn't take a martin, taylor, or larrivee over any of the guitars i mentioned in my previous post.

The guitars you mentioned (santa cruz, bourgouis et al) are great guitars but as far as I know you'd be hard pressed to find any of them new for under 2k. Just out of curiousity what do you play?

[Speenis]

Under 2K...Taylor
Over 2K...Martin

[xan.]

i will never understand why ppl. post something like "geta tacoma" or something to that extent when the person is having trouble choosing between a taylor or a martin.... just my 2 cents worth.

i think you missed the point. if you are chosing between a Martin and a Taylor you are a douche and whichever guitar you get should die in a fire.

wow....those are some pretty harsh words. i just bought a 614ce and it is beautiful. im in love with the guitar and that is the most important thing. if you love the way a guitar sounds and plays, there is no reason for you not to get it. i love everything about, its bright sound, the way it sits in my lap, and the beautiful big leaf laple that looks one of a kind. i couldnt be happier, i worked hard to save money up for it and im happy that i spent every penny i had to get it. thats what it is all about searching for the guitar you like and putting the money down to get it. who cares if it is $400 or $2400. i didnt pay for a headstock i paid for a sound that i loved. i played every guitar i could find for a month and i loved the one i got the best. everyone is DIFFERENT and everyone likes different tones, feels and, sounds so there will NEVER be a guitar company that is the BEST.

[Kahn]

Now, when we start talking up in the price range with the HD-28 and 600 series and such I don't know because I haven't played them. This thread has inspired me to go try a few out though to see what I think about them.

nice, that's kind of why i started this thread. it's known i am perobabloy the least musically inclined person on this site, but if I can notice that people are shopping between martins and Taylors strictly for the headstock, then it is sad.

Does anyone know of some brands that are similar to matins and taylors? i'd like to see if there is another brand that can compete with that martin sound besides larivee. And maybe just for shits and giggles i'd like to see if there is a guitar with a similar sound to taylors, just to see if i can find something with that sound but plays better for me. I dont think i'd ever have a need for a taylor, but i wouldnt mind seeing if my dislike is mostly due to the awkward feel it gave me.

High end guitars similar to Martin - Collings, Santa Cruz, Bourgeois.
High end guitars similar to Taylor - Breedlove, Everett, Burchette.

High end guitars better than all - Larrivee

how did i not see that coming.

what do larivee's sound similar to? i cant find any aroudn here to play and listen to.

I know you think Im the Larri nazi, but honestly, I wouldn't praise them so much is I wasn't so happy with my purchase.
My guitar was a graduation present, and it came down to the Larri, a 614, and an HD-28. I couldn't decide and for weeks I went back and forth from guitar center to another local guitar shop and played all 3 multiple times. In the end, I thought the 614 sounded great plugged in, the HD-28 was a great guitar, but didn't have that special something I want in a 2000+ guitar, and the Larrivee felt perfect TO ME.

bottom line, play everything and decide what you want based on sound, not brand.

However, the only reason I plug Larri's so much is because I've never played one that doesn't sound beautiful