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I say yes, but it can be replicated.
The 'Martin sound' is basically a sound that they created, so they get to be identified with it. Someone else could copy a Martin build and probably achieve similar tone if they paid enough attention to the detail. Martin still gets to be identified with the tonal signature because they invented it, though.
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It doesn't matter what I think. But there are builders all over the US that are trying to sell you on the fact that they sound like a Martin of various time frames and go into great depths to copy and improve on Martin specs. So ya, I guess.
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My girlfriend who doesn't know much about guitar said Martin guitar sounds sorrow (probably because of heavy bass) and Taylor sounds lovely and clear (due to sparkling in the mid range and treble sides) when I played some fingerstyle for her.
So I think in general Martin guitars sound dark and pretty musical for sad songs and Taylor guitar sound bright and it's good if you play something romantic. Most folks here prefer Martin (I think) but people that I know in real life loves Taylor more. So I believe there is a Martin sound. Like it or not depends on each person. I personally think they sound good but not for my playing style. it doesn't sound good fingerpicking on a bassy and woody sound dreadnought to me. A friend of mine who play with a pick on his Martin and it sounds great and loud with good projection. I tried it on my Taylor and it's also loud but the sound wouldn't be that great, it's not as mellow as the Martin (with a pick) Last edited by Rinaz; 09-22-2020 at 03:21 PM. |
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Of course there is.....
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The idea of "The Martin Sound came from back when it was Martin and Gibson.
There is definitely a difference in the signature sound of these two guitar builders. To me, Martin is more open and rings with huge sustain and has a very deep bottom end. Gibson is less resonant and has less sustain. It is more balanced with less overtones. They each have their place and following. Newer offerings by both makers now sound more like each other. I would guess that they do this to win over new followers.
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I think so. There's definitely a current that runs through all the Martin standard series and above dreadnoughts that I pick up and play. Just like I think the same thing about Eastmans of which I've played around 10 models and there's just something similar that runs through those as well.
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Sound? More like mojo.
I tested a 000-18 last Friday and couldn't get it out of my head, so I bought it yesterday. Yeah, there is a Martin sound and when I listen to some songs now, I can hear it. |
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Nice!
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I have two Gibsons and a Taylor and the Taylor isn't even close to sounding like a Gibson. Which is great. What is the point of having different guitars if they would all sound the same?
My next guitar is going to be a Martin OM. So I can have a Martin sound.
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Yes definitely. I like what Norman Blake mentioned at a workshop when asked a similar query. He said some guitars may sound better than a Martin, but nothing sounds like a Martin. That is pretty well the way I feel about it.
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I hear it in even the least expensive Martins. Reminds me of the organic sound of a Harley Davidson.
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It's weird isn't it?
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Yes,definitely.
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