Need help deciding...

ForksonKnives · Unread post by **ForksonKnives** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:26 pm

I'm trying to decide between a Martin HD-28V and a Taylor 714ce...

here's some links:
hd-28v
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=h ... id/514782/

714ce
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=g ... _id/118438

They're very similar in price, and the hd-28v seems to me to have a slightly better sound, but does not have the electronics. Any of you have experience with these guitars you can share?

GuitarGuy305 · Unread post by **GuitarGuy305** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:43 pm

I wish I had this tough decision to make for myself.

I'm a Martin guy. You will not get an unbiased answer on this board for a Martin vs. Taylor question. But, having it said that I am a Martin guy, I have actually played both guitars, and prefer the HD28V.

Taylor got lower scores on Musiciansfriend, but the Taylor does have the electronics. The Martin has no electronics if that is important to you.

Beauford33 · Unread post by **Beauford33** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 1:54 pm

I own both and love them. No matter which you choose, its a good choice. That being said, depending on your current situation, one might prove better then the other. For instance, if you are in a band, then I would definitly go with the Taylor. The higher treble will help cut through the band and the Grand Autotorium body with have a bit more projection. However, if you are just considering playing solo coffee-shop type setting, then Martins are perfect. The Dread body gives more of a bass-feel and definitly mellows-things out. Of course, it doesnt have the electronics, but if you plug a Fishman in there, you are good to go. But it all really comes down to what you want.

ForksonKnives · Unread post by **ForksonKnives** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:04 pm

Is the Taylor Expression system good or will I end up just replacing it anyways? Because then its just as easy to put some in the martin.

Thanks for the excellent answers by the way.

Beauford33 · Unread post by **Beauford33** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:07 pm

oh the Taylor ES is amazing. I still hvae mine in both my Taylors and have never considered taking them out.

GuitarGuy305 · Unread post by **GuitarGuy305** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:08 pm

Beauford33 wrote:I own both and love them. No matter which you choose, its a good choice. That being said, depending on your current situation, one might prove better then the other. For instance, if you are in a band, then I would definitly go with the Taylor. The higher treble will help cut through the band and the Grand Autotorium body with have a bit more projection. However, if you are just considering playing solo coffee-shop type setting, then Martins are perfect. The Dread body gives more of a bass-feel and definitly mellows-things out. Of course, it doesnt have the electronics, but if you plug a Fishman in there, you are good to go. But it all really comes down to what you want.

Excellent point about the treble cutting through a band mix. The pickup system comes into play there as well. If you're in a band, the Taylor would probably work better. If you're playing solo, or just looking for a guitar to write/play on at home the Martin would be great.

ForksonKnives · Unread post by **ForksonKnives** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:18 pm

wow thanks guys this is great stuff

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:11 pm

martin personally, but its all opinion

(I would get a larrivee before either of those tho, i whore for them so much around here they should give me free instruments)

Beauford33 · Unread post by **Beauford33** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 6:28 pm

praisedave wrote:martin personally, but its all opinion

(I would get a larrivee before either of those tho, i whore for them so much around here they should give me free instruments)

Except once they hear you play, they would realize that you are just giving them a bad name.

a1075dd63aa12 · Unread post by **a1075dd63aa12** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:47 pm

Beauford33 wrote:
praisedave wrote:martin personally, but its all opinion

(I would get a larrivee before either of those tho, i whore for them so much around here they should give me free instruments)
Except once they hear you play, they would realize that you are just giving them a bad name.

ForksonKnives · Unread post by **ForksonKnives** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:47 pm

hey beauford does either of the two have superior action to the other?

DT · Unread post by DT » Tue Mar 29, 2005 8:49 pm

you can have them set up however you want. I have played several of both and they were all excellent.

Beauford33 · Unread post by **Beauford33** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:00 pm

ForksonKnives wrote:hey beauford does either of the two have superior action to the other?

My 714 came with high action. But I never changed it because it was not that big of a deal. My first guitar had really high action so my fingers natrually got the strength. So basically, the Martin came with lower action then the Taylor, but its not that big of a deal.

mangold · Unread post by **mangold** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:24 pm

Beauford33 wrote:
praisedave wrote:martin personally, but its all opinion

(I would get a larrivee before either of those tho, i whore for them so much around here they should give me free instruments)
Except once they hear you play, they would realize that you are just giving them a bad name.

now now, i have proven myself to be one of the better instrumentalists on this board.

hcole · Unread post by **hcole** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:36 pm

ForksonKnives wrote:hey beauford does either of the two have superior action to the other?

provided it's not a total POS any guitars action can be adjusted to your liking.

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