------->MARTIN D-35 or TAYLOR 810CE????

Unread post by **jkanter** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 10:05 am

I think your missing the most important point(sNs)......the 810ce is a cutaway dreadnaught(with electronics) if I'm not mistaken. You will def lose some of that dreadnaught sound from that cutaway. Also, when it comes to dreadnaughts......there is no doubt as to whether Martin or Taylor rules.....Martin wins hands down. I don't even want to hear that "re-voiced" crap all you guys talk about. First off, his guitar wouldn't be one of those revoiced models......and second off, it's just not true

Ranting Thespian · Unread post by **Ranting Thespian** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 10:17 am

Yeah, I would have to say the dreadnaughts are what martin is all about.

Also, I like to have cutaways on my guitars, as well as built in pickups. I don't think it takes that much away from the guitar, anyways. I also enjoy to be able to get up the neck easier, and I like the look of a cutaway.

Also, I actualy prefer the D-28 to the HD-28 . I tried them both at the same time I visited the guitar shop with Martins. I liked the lower sound of the D-28, and the feel. the HD-28 is great, but I liked the D-28 more.

houseman101 · Unread post by **houseman101** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 2:52 pm

I checked the specs on the Martin site but didn't see any significant differences between the D's and the HD's. Could someone please explain this one?

Speenis · Unread post by **Speenis** » Sun Sep 14, 2003 9:42 pm

jkanter wrote:I think your missing the most important point(sNs)......the 810ce is a cutaway dreadnaught(with electronics) if I'm not mistaken. You will def lose some of that dreadnaught sound from that cutaway. Also, when it comes to dreadnaughts......there is no doubt as to whether Martin or Taylor rules.....Martin wins hands down. I don't even want to hear that "re-voiced" crap all you guys talk about. First off, his guitar wouldn't be one of those revoiced models......and second off, it's just not true

"all you guys"... You mean Shane! LOL. I agree about losing the sound with a cutaway, but as far as dreadnaught sound goes, you can't really deem one better. I'm sure you're D-16RGT has a pretty sweet sound compared to a 310ce, but I like Taylor's over Martins because of their feel. No one has really mentioned anything about how the guitar physically feels when you're palying it, or the action. Everyone here knows that a martin or a taylor are gonna have a pretty nice action, but I prefer the ebony fingerboard over a martins mahogany/rosewood/etc... Just my opinion though. Back to the original question...if Taylor made a 810e, that would be my pick. Personally, I don't feel like I need a cutaway, and the fact that Taylor only makes A/E's with a cutaway is a real bummer. I think either way, both guitars are extremely nice. Since I have never played a D-35 of HD-35, I would have to go with the 810ce cuz of the fretboard. Now, had it been HD-28 v. 810ce, I would go for the HD-28 or HD-28v because I have played those and they truly rock. And im spent...

ticohans · Unread post by **ticohans** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 12:56 am

Guys, all this cutaway stuff is basically bull as far as I know. Unless I've gone completely senile and am remembering wrong, I've read more than one report where studies were done that showed that the guitar didn't lose any sound at all with a cutaway, at least none distinguishable by the human ear. That's just a guitar circle old wive's tale.

Speenis · Unread post by **Speenis** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 1:09 am

that may be true, i was just saying that i have no use for one. i am no where near the skill level of soloing, although i have never really tried. but anyway, yeah, i don't think i really need one that bad.

ryopan · Unread post by **ryopan** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 1:39 am

houseman101 wrote:I checked the specs on the Martin site but didn't see any significant differences between the D's and the HD's. Could someone please explain this one?

you know, i always wondered that myself. some musical genius fill us in.

paywad927 · Unread post by **paywad927** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 2:49 am

BigSpeen3436 wrote:
jkanter wrote:I think your missing the most important point(sNs)......the 810ce is a cutaway dreadnaught(with electronics) if I'm not mistaken. You will def lose some of that dreadnaught sound from that cutaway. Also, when it comes to dreadnaughts......there is no doubt as to whether Martin or Taylor rules.....Martin wins hands down. I don't even want to hear that "re-voiced" crap all you guys talk about. First off, his guitar wouldn't be one of those revoiced models......and second off, it's just not true
"all you guys"... You mean Shane! LOL. I agree about losing the sound with a cutaway, but as far as dreadnaught sound goes, you can't really deem one better. I'm sure you're D-16RGT has a pretty sweet sound compared to a 310ce, but I like Taylor's over Martins because of their feel. No one has really mentioned anything about how the guitar physically feels when you're palying it, or the action. Everyone here knows that a martin or a taylor are gonna have a pretty nice action, but I prefer the ebony fingerboard over a martins mahogany/rosewood/etc... Just my opinion though. Back to the original question...if Taylor made a 810e, that would be my pick. Personally, I don't feel like I need a cutaway, and the fact that Taylor only makes A/E's with a cutaway is a real bummer. I think either way, both guitars are extremely nice. Since I have never played a D-35 of HD-35, I would have to go with the 810ce cuz of the fretboard. Now, had it been HD-28 v. 810ce, I would go for the HD-28 or HD-28v because I have played those and they truly rock. And im spent...

i almost bought a D16-RGT. i played it at every guitar store i went to and it was the only guitar i kept coming back to. i think its sounds great with its bassy sound (known for in most martins.) it sounded better than any other guitar in the price range. but, once i played a taylor, i fell in love with them. their bright, crisp sound is like none other ive heard in another guitar. after i bought my 414ce i went back to a guitar store and played the D16-RGT again and i thought it was just alright. i still loved that bassy sound, but it just didnt have the crisp sound that the taylor did.

thejoe · Unread post by **thejoe** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 7:34 am

the 'H' mean s taht is the herringbone pattern

what the herring bone pattern is... im not sure

thats all i can do

my musician's friend catallog says they have some sort of 'herringbone top trim'

gcom007 · Unread post by **gcom007** » Mon Sep 15, 2003 9:48 am

H's also have thinner bracing and premium wood, the thinner bracing really makes those things rockets, although that might actually just be the HD-35 with the thinner bracing...not entirely sure...but the H's are just overall better guitars...

Six Strings ce · Unread post by **Six Strings ce** » Wed Sep 17, 2003 1:28 pm

Its whatever you like. I personally like the Taylor over the Martin for various reasons. But you can't beat a Martin.

houseman101 · Unread post by **houseman101** » Thu Sep 18, 2003 3:17 pm

gcom007 wrote:H's also have thinner bracing and premium wood, the thinner bracing really makes those things rockets, although that might actually just be the HD-35 with the thinner bracing...not entirely sure...but the H's are just overall better guitars...

Thanks for the info. That's been something I've always wondered about!

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