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I agree 1000% on using good microphones, I like to use my mics live too but sometimes the gigs are not the most quiet, sit down and listen kind of atmospheres and traveling with mics has proved to be not a great choice for me lol I play a weekly gig at a bar with the band.. That bar is crazy I wound never bring my high end guitars there lol!! But back on topic whatever floats the ops boat go for it , in my humble opinion you gotta dig what you dig try em all see what suits you!! Any gpcpa model is gonna rock very versatile guitars!
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To me, the sound seems to split the difference between a normal Martin sound and a normal Taylor sound. Very modern and has a slightly metallic sound. Very interesting. Gorgeous build quality and woods too. I didn't keep it long because at the time I was just getting started and the size was too much coming from the Ukulele. Now, I wish I still had it!
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I definitely would not characterize the Aura system as "crap" ... it's a really amazing piece of technology, but it is a fairly expensive system compared to the basic Fishman analog and buyers who are looking at Martin PA-4 level guitars hoping for a "stage ready" instrument are probably not buyers who would fully appreciate, nor take full advantage of all the Aura has to offer.
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I didn't mean the system is crap I ment trying to go through all the features, tweak things and what have you can be very time consuming and if your looking to get up on stage plug in and play that system can be complicated unless you sit down and learn what you like and what works best for you
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I'm an Electrical Engineer and a huge audio geek but I took the simplicity of the ES over the Aura due to my inexperience with the guitar itself...some day though I would like to own an instrument with that system and play around with the settings.
Although I sold my GPCPA4 Rosewood for my current 414ce RW (because the Taylor was such a good deal and I couldn't have two identical-looking instruments), I would not have regretted keeping the PA4 for the long run. I do miss the convenience of a built-in tuner at times
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I have over 10 years and 3 different Auras stage time, so I think I can speak from experience. You have to find the image(s) you prefer, set the blend (image/pickup), EQ the image, EQ the pickup, check the phase, adjust the gain, adjust compression...takes some time. But once dialed in the volume control is all I really mess with, no need to constantly dig deep in the menus once it's set up to your liking. I absolutely prefer microphones, but the Aura system is rock solid, and IMO about as close as you can get to a natural sound with electronics. In my opinion most folks way overuse image blend and most of the settings, less is more, just enough to kill UST quack.
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I agree they are brighter and more modern sounding, leaning towards Taylor, but thankfully not enough. I find them a bit warmer. Considering the metallic sound - I think that has more to do with Rosewood than the build. You don't hear that in the Sapele and Mahogany backed ones.
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I did this comparison a couple months back and put up a NGD post about my decision. Notable width and depth sizes are key differences here. I prefer the comfort of the OM but a side by side comparison with the GP (both me playing and listening to someone else) made it clear that the GP had a fullness to its sound that spoke to me.
Next I compared the 3 model variations, intending to purchase the Rosewood model but chose the Siris instead. For me, the GPCPA4 Siris was a perfect choice. It's not a perfect guitar in general (if such a thing exists). The 4 phase settings that go with the tone knob can be a little mysterious, the tuners can underwhelm and some of the materials are not to everyone's liking. But these are small concessions that don't take away from a great sound, an absolute perfect neck for my hand and very nice aesthetics. Note that the Siris model has been discontinued. I knew this when I bought mine and would not change a thing. I love the guitar. Martin is making an announcement in July that may explain why this was discontinued, so you may want to wait for that, but I highly recommend trying a Siris if you can still find one.
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